Anita and Howard

Anita and Howard just had a beautiful wedding with 30 close friends and family at their summer home on South Pender Island.
Their ceremony was officiated with lots of humour by a friend of theirs on the bluffs overlooking the ocean and their own private beach on a perfect sunny Gulf Island day.

Howard is a very talented architect. When he, Anita and I first met at Caffe Sciué near our studio office, they told me of the circa 1920's home they had shipped by barge from it's original location in Fairview Slopes to their property on Pender. And then did a lot of work on it, while keeping it's original charm. Turns out that it is a gorgeous home that I passed by every other day... it was 2 blocks away from a condo I owned for 16 years. It was touching to see it revitalized in it's new and breathtaking location!

After their official ceremony, Anita's father said some heartfelt words and they performed an Indian ceremony by circling a small fire to complete their nuptials.
Then it was lots of laughter and hugs, followed by freshly-shucked oysters and cold and effervescent Veuve Clicquot ... and lots of other great catered cuisine by Laurence Kolf.

Later, we all headed to North Pender Island for a tremendous meal and stunning views at the Hope Bay Café. Two of their guests, Barbara and Jim, said "Hello", when they realized that I had photographed their wedding 12 years ago! So great to see former clients and fondly remember their weddings, too.

Congratulations, Anita and Howard. Your warmth, humour and intelligence are wonderful to be around. I wish you a long and fulfilled life together!