Normally I do a lot of black and white images for my wedding photography but this place was so vibrant and full of life that I kept most of it in color. Jenn and Robb are also vibrantly full of life and love for each other. I felt so excited to shoot with an amazing couple like them.

Hope you have a comfy chair, enjoy the photos!

Ceremony – Wexler Garden at The Riviera Palm Springs Resort

Reception – Royal Ballroom at The Riviera Palm Springs Resort

Flowers – Artisan Events

Hand tied Bouquet of  lady roses, peony, and cymbidium blooms with an ivory organic ribbon wrap.

Decor & Lighting - Artisan Events

Hair & Makeup –  Lily at Spaterre

Dress - Mori Lee from Jessica Bridal in Calgary

Bridesmaid dresses – Alfred Sung

Groom & groomsmen attire – O’connors in Calgary

Type writer key cufflinks – O’connors in Calgary

Programs + Menus – designed by bride, printed at CIP Calgary

Officiant – Richard Cadieux of Joyful Weddings

Cake – Pastry Swan in Palm Springs

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The Riviera Palm Springs was such an incredible venue…every last detail of the decor was retro-chic and so different. I absolutely LOVED shooting here and would be so happy to shoot there again.

Jenn and Robb – thank you so much for choosing me to be your wedding photographer for your destination wedding in Palm Springs. It was such an honour to photograph your special day, and I feel lucky to have shot in such an incredible wedding venue!

The entire day’s events happened at Fort Edmonton Park, starting with Angela getting ready in the little schoolhouse attached to the chapel. The light hit Angela just beautifully.

Angela and Steven decided to do a ‘first look’, which means they wanted to see each other before the ceremony. I am a huge advocate of doing a first look. Seeing each other for the first time with all those people staring at you can make you feel overwhelmed rather than overjoyed.  Doing a first look alone with your photographer(s) is much more intimate and being able to hug and kiss for a few minutes (maybe a few happy tears too) really helps lower your stress level.

I snuck Angela behind the church before putting Steven into position. Once I had him facing the other way, I told Angela to walk slowly around the corner.  I love the look of anticipation on Steven’s face, and Angela’s little grin. So cute!

I can’t help but have a huge smile on my face when I see these photos, their expressions are so full of joy!

Angela getting a good look at her handsome groom.

Lovely lovely lovely.

Check out this bridal party! Lookin good kids!

Steven is a fire fighter. Love the images with the fire truck.

Everyone looks so classy! I love it!

These fall colors are to die for! What a perfect day.

Eventually, playtime was over and it was time to get on with the wedding. The ceremony was held in a tiny little chapel – St. Anthony’s Catholic Church

It was a very heart-filled emotional ceremony.

How cute is this sign? It was placed at the entrance to direct guests to the right place.

The reception was held in the Blatchford Field Air Hangar, so naturally, paper airplanes for table numbers. Genius!

Thank you so much to Angela and Steven for choosing me to be their wedding photographer. Also, a huge thank you to my amazing second shooter Paula Scherr, for helping me out so much that day and getting some gorgeous shots!

Ceremony and Reception – Fort Edmonton Park

Flowers – Flowers on 50th

Wedding gown – The Bridal House

Bridesmaid Dresses – Style America

Groom and Groomsman attire – Derk’s Formals

I love love love this series of her bridal portrait.

Janessa and Daryn decided to do a ‘first look’, and see each other before the ceremony.  This is such a fantastic idea, it allows for some really special moments together and some privacy to feel the range of emotions that overcome you when seeing each other for the first time.  Doing this in private without an audience staring at you can really help reduce the jitters and anxiety of the day.

Daryn waiting patiently to see his beautiful bride.

Sometimes I’m a little dumb and I didn’t really think about the fact that the location I put him was facing a building with windows. Until I saw his face I didn’t even think of the fact that he could see the reflection of Janessa coming down the stairs, but, I don’t care because look at his face! He is so happy!

Oh Ness you are so cute.

Finally, it was time to say their vows and get married! Woohoo!

There was a cocktail hour immediately following the ceremony where they served delicious dill popcorn. Yummy!I was able to sneak in to the reception area and take a shot from the back of the room before the guests were allowed in.

Let me tell you…the cucumber water was so refreshing!

The ice cream sandwiches were to DIE for. I could have eaten at least 20. Good thing other people gobbled them up before I had a chance to embarass myself.

At the reception, the ladies decided that they all wanted their turn to dance with the groom. Chad grabbed this shot…I love Daryn’s face, as if to say, ‘Help.Me.’He totally got mauled but it was all in good fun.

And they lived  happily ever after!!

Ceremony and Reception: Winspear Centre

Planning and Coordination: Nuance Occasions

Flowers: Flowers in the Park

Janessa’s gown and hairpiece: Bridal Debut

Daryn’s tux: Derk’s Formals

Catering: D’Lish

Isn’t this bouquet unique? Leah and I both had fun photographing it ALL.DAY.

Leah’s angle of Cara getting ready (love this shot)

My angle of the dress being done up. Bows are tricky!

Cara and Jesse had a very intimate ceremony at the Silvertip Resort in Canmore.  What an absolutely stunning location for a wedding!

Before we started shooting the couple getting ready, Leah and I went location scouting and found the most awesome little gully and forest area. The trees were so perfectly spaced and there wasn’t too much underbrush so it would have worked so well. Unfortunately when we returned in the afternoon to do portraits, we came across this:

Now don’t judge on the technical quality of the photo, Leah amazingly was able to photograph him before they both ran in opposite directions! Since Mr.Bear was hanging out in our pre-planned location, we improvised and shot in a different spot instead. I’d say it’s probably a lot better than our original spot, I guess things do happen for a reason…

It started to drizzle as we arrived back at the resort for the reception. You know what that means – DOUBLE RAINBOW! So intense!

Pretty much the cutest cake ever. Just sayin’!

Ceremony and reception – Silvertip Resort, Canmore

Flowers – Willow Haven

Cake – Cake Creations

Dress – Paloma Blanca

Bride’s sash and flower – Bridal Shoppe on Etsy

As an aside, I was talking to Marta one evening and she told me how much she wanted the ‘Sex and the City’ Manolo Blahnik shoes to wear as her something blue.  James could not figure out why some stupid shoes cost soooo much money, and why couldn’t she just wear something else.  Well, it turns out that Marta and I are very good at convincing him. What Marta wants, Marta gets. So, I give you, the SHOES!

This room is absolutely incredible. It is dripping with luxury and amazing details! Atmosphere Wedding Planning and Design did an amazing job decorating the room for the wedding. The decor matched perfectly!James and Marta also enjoy hunting. Naturally they brought GUNS! Ack! Not gonna lie, I was freaked out!So bad ass.

Planning and Coordination – Atmosphere Wedding Planning and Design

Wedding gown – Maggie Sottero

Flowers – La Piazza Dasee

Ceremony  - Fairmont Hotel Macdonald