Annette and Dan Elope to Victoria!

Ah, I just want to HUG these two! Ah, I guess I did. :-D

So glad that Annette and Dan did their homework! Most people find me through word-of-mouth but Annette must've googled her head off last March to find me.

They live in London, Ontario and wanted a low key but romantic wedding, so they decided to stay at the lovely Abigail's Bed & Breakfast Inn in Victoria. It is a charming boutique Hotel, downtown near the park, and they were well taken care of there!

We actually did their engagement shoot in a torrential April downpour in London ( check older posts for that ), then met again for the wedding this summer. The day after their beautiful wedding (it was just us, the minister and two witnesses from the hotel), we went to a couple of locations for my first-ever Trash the Dress sesh. What fun... they endured the mess in the Daddywagon while we drove around to locations and were especially courageous in the freezing currents of Cowichan Bay.

Thanks, Annette and Dan. I was very touched by your love and sincerity... you are truly special people. I feel blessed to call you my friends. Please come back out West soon... the beer's on me!









































































Here is a slideshow of some wedding highlights:

Shazhan and Salim

Laughter and smiles, lots of friends and family, and a beautiful day made this gorgeous couple's wedding a day to remember! Shazhan and Salim had their ceremony and a scrumptious luncheon downtown at the light filled open space of Vancouver's Law Courts. In the evening, everyone went to the Hotel de Soleil's Copper Chimney Restaurant on Hornby Street and let it all hang out on the dancefloor. Congratulations, Shazhan and Salim!




"But I don't usually wear orchids..."


Cruising the Burrard Street bridge on the way to the ceremony




Salim's proud parents






yaaaaay, I WON!


What can I say? Such a lovely, generous thing to do!


We just happened to be standing around in downtown Vancouver, talking about our friend's wedding, when this paparazzo swung by and took our picture....






Yes, my dear, we are married. Nice rock, by the way.


How YOU doin'?


The beautiful Shazhan
















My wedding has been SO exhausting! I think I'll just lay down for a bit...


Shazhan and her girls






Yah, baby!










Ah, Love in Vancouver... Just click on the PLAY button below to see this slideshow with some of their wedding highlights:

2009 Brock House Wedding Show a success!

Brides-to-be brought their friends, mothers (and even their fiance's) to a great show in one of Vancouver's most beautiful wedding venues! Some of the best vendors in the wedding business were there to show their work and give ideas at Brock House. A turn-of-the-century Manor where the food and staff are great, your view is of the mountains and ocean and you are steps away from beautiful Jericho Beach and the park. All-in-one fantastic! My wife Regina and I really enjoyed spending time with prospective brides and their friends and hanging out with old friends and peers in the wedding industry.

There were fashion shows featuring beautiful designs from Isabelle's Bridal and Caroline Calvert Couture, Bridesmaid's dresses from Frocks and Groom's tuxedos from The Tux Store. Halfyard Designs and Jeweliette completed the looks with eye-catching blooms and fashion jewellry and DJ Zach Shore played the tunes to pace the groove.

While people sipped (or gulped... I SAW you! ;-D) wines from Peller Estates and enjoyed appetizers from the Brock House chefs, a string quartet from Musical Occasions played sweet and vibrant classical music. For a hot and flavourful pick-me-up, Lorne Berkun of Skyline Espresso (email him at lorne_berkun@yahoo.ca for your events) showed his élan pouring his delightful specialty coffees. Sunam Lighting and Productions created a great ambiance along with A&B Party Rentals completing the decor. Erik from Love Story Media recorded the show with his Canon pro camera and a steadycam.

Congratulations to the whole team at Dreamgroup Productions for a fun, informative and beautiful show!


A quick fashion shoot in the dying light, with models at the beach wearing Caroline Calvert Couture and Tuxes from the Tux store.




Lots to see at the wedding show!






Man Models wearing attire from The Tux Store


Classical String quartet from Musical occasions.




Ooooo, I'm a model too!


At the end of the show, all the models hit the catwalk...