Congrats to Laura and Kevin!

St. Andrew’s-Wesley Church and the UBC Golf Club were the locations of choice for Laura and Kevin’s wedding.

Preps were started off by a straight razor hot shave at Farzad’s Barbershop for Kevin, and makeup by Margaret Lai for Laura.

vancouver wedding photography

The guys went green and traveled by foot for their shave, for lunch, and then for chill time at their hotel across the street from the church.

groomsmen

This was a second generation wedding at St.Andrews-Wesley church for Laura’s family, as her parents were also married there. It’s a sweet church, with a grand interior and exterior.

st andrews wesley vancouver

wedding ceremony

Following the church’s guidelines, we kept our distance during the worship (this was taken from the lobby) but Gary, the minister, was still very kind and easy going about our presence and allowed us a nice amount of photographic freedom.

vancouver church

wedding chapel

kiss

Laura and Kevin

So…. we walked in to the church for the ceremony, and at that time the ground was dry and there was some overcast in the sky. We walked out after the 45 minute ceremony to about an inch of snow and pretty torrential conditions with wind and downpour! We headed over to the library for some guerrilla indoor photos ;) And after taking the hint from security, we moved outdoors as well for some uber-chilly shots.

vancouver public library

Then over to the UBC Golf Club, where the tea ceremony was held.

chinese tea ceremony

And then the reception. It was a fun night that went by almost too quickly! Laura’s friend Anna (below) was a rockin’ MC who kept everyone entertained all evening.

ubc golf club

A reaction to something really funny that was said in Cantonese (I won’t repeat it here) ;) and Cliff preparing for his speech.

vancouver wedding reception

Laura and Kevin

Speaking of entertainment, meet the gentleman of the evening:

children wedding

The first dance:

wedding dance

The bridesmaids, Mel and Winnie, had some serious moves on the dance floor! DJ service by Dj lil Ivan.

bridesmaids

wedding dancing

Laura’s rings: (flowers by Budget Blooms)

wedding rings bouquet

Magic! I am still holding a grudge against Mother Nature for the stunt she pulled with the weather during Laura and Kevin’s ceremony, but as the night went on, the snow became a little more manageable and we took this photo without even making them stand in the snow (thanks to the warm covered area outside the golf club).

wedding snow

Congrats to you both, it was a joy to be part of your day!.

6 Responses to “Congrats to Laura and Kevin!”

  1. Michelle Ellis says:

    awesome!!!!!

    That last one is very cool.

  2. The Blommesteins says:

    Beautiful photos you guys! Great Memories. The last one is so cool.

  3. George & Brenda. says:

    The phography that you both did was filled with joy,warmth & Love..that captures the feeling of the wedding and reception for Laura & Kevin.
    Thank You!

  4. Cecily says:

    I’m a librarian (and amateur photographer) and I work at the Central Branch. Library Square is public space, and therefore you can shoot there as long as you like. Whatever security guard told you to move along was totally out of order.

    Great shots - you’re an inspiration.

  5. admin says:

    Thanks Cecily! That makes us feel better : )

  6. Olga says:

    Hi Leslie, I absolutely LOVE the picture of the groom being groomed :). Awesome feel for using the right lenses. You guys are AWESOME!

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