back before christmas when
jeanie asked me if i'd like to give away wedding photography to a couple next year who were involved in "giving" to the community, i was all over it!
[that story
HERE if you are new to the blog]
the decision was really hard; we had AMAZING couples send us their stories.
and then we chose omer & shannon. and what an incredible story they have.
two worlds coming together - she from langley and he from pakistan - over an
event -
swing dancing!
we got to know them and their unique and beautiful personalities through their super-fun engagement session [look
HERE for some of those fun photos!] this past march 2010.
their wedding was unique and beautiful just like the two of them.
i was so blessed by being a part of their day; it was evident the love they shared with each other. and the love that others shared with them. one of MY favorite parts in the reception was going over and waving and smiling to omer's parents, who were in pakistan, watching it all happen via
skype. it made me tear up every time. i just love them!
i will let the photos of the day unfold and share the story of the day, through my lenses. :)
first we started with the ladies getting ready and getting shannon into her dress..
they had a first look where they girls were getting ready -
the renaissance hotel- before the ceremony.. they were really happy to see each other, don't ya think? :)
then we got to have a little time to shoot these two..first some bridal portraits and then some of this GORGEOUS couple! :)
this was such a fun sequence of photos.. :) blue steel, giggles and kisses.. :)
and then off to
the stanley we went to witness their ceremony..that started off with a really awesome movie of them.. of course! we WERE in a theatre, hello! :)
after the ceremony there was some milling around the red carpet..and an antique car of course!
a couple more photos around south granville...
and then off to kitsilano beach, where one of the couple's special spots were. :)
the wind was just so and so lovely with shannon's veil...it made for wonderful photographic opportunities.. ;)
after our lovely time at the beach, we headed back to joey's on broadway for a fun reception...
but not before we could get in just a FEW more bridal portraits!
omer and shannon really had some gorgeous details!!!!!! their reception was exceptional..the food, the speeches, the music, the fun..it was all so lovely.. :)
they had mendi for the ladies and photobooth with their wedding posters for fun throughout the night..
and of course they danced and danced and danced... :)
i love the way omer watched on as his bride danced with her father...
omer & shannon...thank you for letting us be a part of your incredibly beautiful day.. we truly hope your photos from "our true wedding {wish}" were all you could have wished for. :) much love and blessings to you both!
and my partner in crime and friendship - jeanie... i'm so glad you thought of this. and i'm so honoured you asked me to be a part. you are wonderful and i'm so blessed to be a part of your life..and work! :)
let's do this again! :)
trace xoxo
hop on over to
JEANIE'S BLOG to view her version of the day! :)
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