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Aberthau Mansion Wedding: Alice and Ian

August 30th, 2009 | Full Post

1. Alice rocked the single calla bouquet like nobody’s business- it matched her BCBG dress perfectly!
2. This amazing wedding was all about the wonderful guests, fun and thoughtful details handmade (or grown) by Alice, and good food : )  I was looking forward to this wedding all year when I heard that a potluck would be involved in their day.  mmmmmmmmmmm.  A fun change from regular wedding fare!
3. A rare Aberthau Mansion wedding– weddings here must finish up early in the evening, which is why not many weddings are held here.  But Alice and Ian’s celebration did not stop at Aberthau Mansion, later they headed out for a Karaoke after party  .. I wish I had thought of that for my wedding!

hanging the wedding dress

bride peeking around door

bride putting on dress

bride putting on lipstick

refreshing grapes at wedding

children at weddings

aberthau mansion decorated for wedding

backlit wedding vows

sunny wedding ceremony in trees

single calla lily bouquet

lay on grass

vintage carefree wedding

aberthau mansion

vintage bride

aberthau mansion

rings

guests chatting

guests laughing

groom sings song and plays guitar for bride

slow dance and fast dance at wedding

dancing at wedding to michael jackson

dancing at wedding

dancing at wedding

aberthau mansion inside
 

1. Alice rocked the single calla bouquet like nobody’s business- it matched her BCBG dress perfectly!
2. This amazing wedding was all about the wonderful guests, fun and thoughtful details handmade (or grown) by Alice, and good food : )  I was looking forward to this wedding all year when I heard that a potluck would be involved in their day.  mmmmmmmmmmm.  A fun change from regular wedding fare!
3. A rare Aberthau Mansion wedding– weddings here must finish up early in the evening, which is why not many weddings are held here.  But Alice and Ian’s celebration did not stop at Aberthau Mansion, later they headed out for a Karaoke after party  .. I wish I had thought of that for my wedding!

hanging the wedding dress

bride peeking around door

bride putting on dress

bride putting on lipstick

refreshing grapes at wedding

children at weddings

aberthau mansion decorated for wedding

backlit wedding vows

sunny wedding ceremony in trees

single calla lily bouquet

lay on grass

vintage carefree wedding

aberthau mansion

vintage bride

aberthau mansion

rings

guests chatting

guests laughing

groom sings song and plays guitar for bride

slow dance and fast dance at wedding

dancing at wedding to michael jackson

dancing at wedding

dancing at wedding

aberthau mansion inside

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Jamie Delaine

Very cute! I love your little 1, 2, 3, 4 things you do at the beginning Leslie. :)

Nancy Bird

WOW! What a beautifully classic gathering! I love your dress—you look so elegant! (you should be in brides or some such publication!!) Thanks for sharing!

michelle ellis

So Beautiful!!!!!

those grapes look so awesome.

Carolyn Egerszegi

These are terrific Leslie! I especially love the second shot of the bride peeking around the corner. So cute!! What a treasure for this couple to have such beautiful photos of their wedding day.

Alice

Thank you Leslie & Mark for being part of our special day and for taking such wonderful photos that we’ll treasure. You guys are the best!

wazime

These are great images. So vibrant, looked like a really fun wedding.

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UBC Boathouse Wedding: Megan and Dorian

August 28th, 2009 | Full Post

1. Despite the many seagulls circling above the UBC Boathouse during the ceremony, no one got pooed on at Megan and Dorian’s wedding : )
2. Dorian and Megan’s guests knocked our socks off with their creative musical performances during the evening!  So much talent in one room!
3. There wasn’t a square inch of shade outside Richmond’s UBC Boathouse that day.  I was impressed at how this was possible, but it was due to the fact that the shady side of the building drops straight into the water.  Family photos were held along a small chunk of shadow cast by the entrance to the ramp of the Boathouse : )  It was funny, but it worked!

Check out Megan and Dorian’s wedding:

black and white bridal prep in bathroom

eyeshadow on bride

getting dress on

retro bridal portrait

ubc boathouse wedding

ceremony at ubc boathouse airplane

seagulls circling overhead

kiss ubc boathouse ceremony

ubc boathouse wedding

blue dress calla lily bridesmaids

guitarist at wedding

ubc boathouse wedding

ubc boathouse wedding

bride and groom laughing

colourful sunset

airplane seagull

ubc boathouse wedding

father singing a song

weeping bride father

ubc boathouse wedding

ubc boathouse wedding
 

1. Despite the many seagulls circling above the UBC Boathouse during the ceremony, no one got pooed on at Megan and Dorian’s wedding : )
2. Dorian and Megan’s guests knocked our socks off with their creative musical performances during the evening!  So much talent in one room!
3. There wasn’t a square inch of shade outside Richmond’s UBC Boathouse that day.  I was impressed at how this was possible, but it was due to the fact that the shady side of the building drops straight into the water.  Family photos were held along a small chunk of shadow cast by the entrance to the ramp of the Boathouse : )  It was funny, but it worked!

Check out Megan and Dorian’s wedding:

black and white bridal prep in bathroom

eyeshadow on bride

getting dress on

retro bridal portrait

ubc boathouse wedding

ceremony at ubc boathouse airplane

seagulls circling overhead

kiss ubc boathouse ceremony

ubc boathouse wedding

blue dress calla lily bridesmaids

guitarist at wedding

ubc boathouse wedding

ubc boathouse wedding

bride and groom laughing

colourful sunset

airplane seagull

ubc boathouse wedding

father singing a song

weeping bride father

ubc boathouse wedding

ubc boathouse wedding

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Olga - Dott Photography

Gorgeous Pictures, Leslie, The mirror make-up shot is Priceless!

Megan

Leslie & Mark, Thank you so much for capturing our day. As always your work is outstanding!

sara

pretty!

Krista

Oh my gosh, love the pic of the guys rockin’ out!

michelle ellis

Oh so Glamourous!!!
This looks like a magazine spread(:

Carolyn Egerszegi

What a cool location!! I love these photos. Everything is so sharp and perfect and you haven’t missed a single moment, detail or emotion. Well done, as usual. I especially love the b&w of the b&g right above the shot of the sunset. You can really feel the love. What a beautiful couple and a great day!

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Tamara and Bann

August 19th, 2009 | Full Post

My mom thinks nothing is going on in my life because I haven’t blogged anything recently. That made me laugh… I assure you it’s the complete opposite! : ) Right now we’re working on getting images out to couples so that they can see them! Blogging will come later.. or at random times when I feel the urge… like right now!!

Here are a few images from Tamara and Bann’s engagement session:
nature engagement session

nature engagement session

nature engagement session

nature engagement session

nature engagement session

nature engagement session

nature engagement session
 

My mom thinks nothing is going on in my life because I haven’t blogged anything recently. That made me laugh… I assure you it’s the complete opposite! : ) Right now we’re working on getting images out to couples so that they can see them! Blogging will come later.. or at random times when I feel the urge… like right now!!

Here are a few images from Tamara and Bann’s engagement session:
nature engagement session

nature engagement session

nature engagement session

nature engagement session

nature engagement session

nature engagement session

nature engagement session

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michelle ellis

Beautiful!
That tiled wall is so cool with the bits of orange popping like that.

Beth

Love these and thanks for blogging! I always enjoy your posts!

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Swan-e-set Wedding: Barb and Adrian

August 7th, 2009 | Full Post

1. We’ve had a few weddings recently where the fathers of the bride and the groom hung out together ( with the guys) in the morning, and the mothers of the bride and groom hung out together (with the ladies) as well.  I think this is a great thing to do before the ceremony!
2.  A+++ to the wedding party for their excellence in radness!  So.Great.  And 100 bonus points to the flower girls for all their confidence while coming down the aisle, and 100 bonus points to Barb’s father, who had so much expression while giving her away at the ceremony. : )

This was a big day-  Barb and Adrian have so many good friends to celebrate their day with at Swan-e-set, it was one massive party from start to finish!

close up of makeup application

the dress

groom shaving

swan e set wedding

take off bra

tie up wedding dress

swan e set wedding

bride coming down aisle with father

swan e set wedding

ringbearer yawning

swan e set wedding

swan e set wedding

swan e set wedding

swan e set wedding

swan e set wedding

goldfish decorations at wedding

swan e set wedding

head ache at wedding

laughing

mother father of bride speech

llaughing

sister of bride crying during speech

big dance floor

first dance romantic

fun bouquet toss

dancing at swan e set wedding

silly dancing

live band at wedding

Decor: Jackie Lou Wedding Design
 

1. We’ve had a few weddings recently where the fathers of the bride and the groom hung out together ( with the guys) in the morning, and the mothers of the bride and groom hung out together (with the ladies) as well.  I think this is a great thing to do before the ceremony!
2.  A+++ to the wedding party for their excellence in radness!  So.Great.  And 100 bonus points to the flower girls for all their confidence while coming down the aisle, and 100 bonus points to Barb’s father, who had so much expression while giving her away at the ceremony. : )

This was a big day-  Barb and Adrian have so many good friends to celebrate their day with at Swan-e-set, it was one massive party from start to finish!

close up of makeup application

the dress

groom shaving

swan e set wedding

take off bra

tie up wedding dress

swan e set wedding

bride coming down aisle with father

swan e set wedding

ringbearer yawning

swan e set wedding

swan e set wedding

swan e set wedding

swan e set wedding

swan e set wedding

goldfish decorations at wedding

swan e set wedding

head ache at wedding

laughing

mother father of bride speech

llaughing

sister of bride crying during speech

big dance floor

first dance romantic

fun bouquet toss

dancing at swan e set wedding

silly dancing

live band at wedding

Decor: Jackie Lou Wedding Design

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Beth

Once again, great shots! Love all the color and that last DJ shot…super cool!

Karla

Beautiful!!!

Is the dad Carlos from the Mexican restaurant in Port Moody?!?

leslie

yes!!!

Karla

I love that place!!!

Great pictures once again Leslie :)

Lew D'Souza

Wonderfully clean images. I love the emotion you’ve captured!

Adrian

We had tons of fun with the both of you – it was like hanging out and having fun with a couple of friends. Super creative as always! We’re completely satisfied by the quality and range of pictures you captured. Thank you guys! Lets go out for coffee when you guys have some time =)

Fran Chelico

Always enjoy seeing your work Leslie … these are stunning … love the capture of the kid yawning…

yandephotograph

fantastic wedding day photo

Sherwin

I really admire your work. I can see the fun in it.

Paul

Great photos! You captured so many great moments, as well as some funny ones! Awesome work.

Jackie

Beautiful photos Mark & Leslie! you guys are awesome!

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Italian Cultural Centre Wedding: Lori and Johnny

August 6th, 2009 | Full Post

1. The Italian Cultural Centre has a capacity of one zillion
2. This was a wedding full of warm fuzzies for Mark and I.  Not only were Lori and Johnny way too nice to us, but there was radness all around.  First of all, their amazing wedding was coordinated by Magna of Catz Marketing / DIY Wedding Resource.  If it weren’t for Magna believing in me years ago and loving my style of photography, I likely would not be a wedding photographer!  Without previously knowing us, she helped us get started and I know we would not be where we are today if it weren’t for her.
3. Another piece of warm fuzzy was the fact that Jake, the videographer of Gish Productions, called us up the day before the wedding to introduce himself and have a chat.  How cool is that?!  I wish I was that nice of a person!  : P   He’s a vegetarian too, which is another win towards my theory of “all vegetarians are nice” : )  They were a blast to work with during the day too!
4. Lori had the most detailed (and heavy) dress I’ve ever seen-the beading was amazing and she wore it with elegance.  It was fun to photograph!
5. The jag was driven by the best man, Jag : )

Together with their caring and fun wedding party, Lori and Johnny enjoyed their day to the max, finishing off the evening with a hoppin’ dance reception with music by live band Avanti!

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Wedding Planner: DIY Wedding Resource
Videographer: Gish Productions
Ceremony florist: Granville Island Florist
Reception decor: Wedding Design Studio
Hair and makeup: Picasso For Hair
Band: Avanti
 

1. The Italian Cultural Centre has a capacity of one zillion
2. This was a wedding full of warm fuzzies for Mark and I.  Not only were Lori and Johnny way too nice to us, but there was radness all around.  First of all, their amazing wedding was coordinated by Magna of Catz Marketing / DIY Wedding Resource.  If it weren’t for Magna believing in me years ago and loving my style of photography, I likely would not be a wedding photographer!  Without previously knowing us, she helped us get started and I know we would not be where we are today if it weren’t for her.
3. Another piece of warm fuzzy was the fact that Jake, the videographer of Gish Productions, called us up the day before the wedding to introduce himself and have a chat.  How cool is that?!  I wish I was that nice of a person!  : P   He’s a vegetarian too, which is another win towards my theory of “all vegetarians are nice” : )  They were a blast to work with during the day too!
4. Lori had the most detailed (and heavy) dress I’ve ever seen-the beading was amazing and she wore it with elegance.  It was fun to photograph!
5. The jag was driven by the best man, Jag : )

Together with their caring and fun wedding party, Lori and Johnny enjoyed their day to the max, finishing off the evening with a hoppin’ dance reception with music by live band Avanti!

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Wedding Planner: DIY Wedding Resource
Videographer: Gish Productions
Ceremony florist: Granville Island Florist
Reception decor: Wedding Design Studio
Hair and makeup: Picasso For Hair
Band: Avanti

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Beth

Gorgeous! Love them all! The ring shot is amazing!

Carolyn Egerszegi

Love your eye. Love your fun. Love your style. What a wonderful set!! Oh… and that ring shot??? You killed it! Crazy-awesome.

Jenn Best

Wow! Talk about guests with cameras – you even had a guy with a lightsphere. Great shots as always!

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