Sunday, May 16, 2010

Chris+Lynn=Destination Love

Destination Wedding Photographers

For the past six weeks, we’ve travelled back and forth to 5 different countries, which means our poor little blog has been sorely neglected. But it also means we have oodles of new images to share! Here’s a little peek of what we’ve been up to!

Sunshine & love with J+Min beautiful Bahamas.



A wild ride for A+J's Cabo San Lucas YOU+ME session.



Wild and wet for C+J's San Jose del Cabo YOU+ME session.



D+B's Bali, Indonesia wedding started with a Vera Wang gown at the Bvlgari Resort & ended in the depths of the rain forest.





Laugh-out-loud moments on the beach at J+M’s Cabo Melia wedding.



To-die-for shoes (sigh)...just a hint of S+R’s luxe wedding at Esperenza in Cabo, Mexico.



LA heat with C+B in California.



A super-sexy tropical boudoir session.



Happiness with L+Ts! Cabo, Mexico wedding shot by our fabulous C+L Associate Photographers.



Back in beautiful Vancouver, lots of engagement sessions like T+F’s cherry blossom of love :)



And an urban night session with B+D.



And last but not least, one frame from S+M’s wedding in Cuba yesterday.



So come on back soon to see lots and lots more!

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Alexandra+Bernard=Extraordinary! | Switzerland Destination Wedding

Switzerland Destination Wedding



When we met Alexandra & Bernard face to face for the first time in their hotel room in Switzerland, they told us that once they decided they were going to have a destination wedding, they were determined to make it "something extraordinary!". And indeed it was! From their YOU+ME session in the Bernese Alps via helicopter ride, to their vow exchange in an eight-hundred-year -old castle, to their reception at the fabled Victoria Jungfrau Hotel, their wedding was one grand adventure!

Here are some of our favourite images - for many more, check out their Destination: Switzerland gallery in the featured wedding section of our website.

The couple got ready together in their suite at the Victoria Jungfrau.





Loved the upholstered walls in the different rooms of their suite.



Bernard - ready to get married!


Alexandra was so happy! And beautiful.



The couple wanted their images to capture the spirit of Switzerland - and what better way to do that then head into the Alps? This was the view from the helicopter; so incredible that this weather station is built at 3571 metres (11,782 feet!).



-18.3 degrees Celsius, but Alexandra & Bernard didn't mind. They were literally on top of the world :)





Inside to warm up & then another dizzying & exhilarating ride back.







Switzerland was everything we thought it would be and more. And yes, there really are cows just roaming around the city centre. Although they aren't all friendly - the one below took a dislike to Chris & charged him (which, I have to admit was kindof hilarious)!



Even down from the mountains, it was extra frosty outside. Alexandra wore a very special vintage fur coat - it was given to her by Bernard's late mother.


And Bernard kept her warm too.



And kept her laughing, even when her fingers were getting numb!



Their ceremony took place in Thun Castle, which was built in 1195 by Duke Berchtold V of Zähringen.





I love this album spread from their ceremony.


Some portraits before the reception.


This one is my favourite.



A quiet moment between the new husband & wife at the Jungfrau Hotel before they meet their guests.



We always love a dramatic night shot.



Congratulations, Alexandra & Bernard, your wedding was beyond extraordinary! To see more of our favourite images from A+B's destination wedding, check out the gallery on our C+L website !

Monday, January 04, 2010

Ildiko+Gary=Luxe | Harrison Hot Springs Wedding

Harrison Hot Springs Wedding Photography



Just like the fortunes she found in her cookies predicted, Ildiko is enjoying her dream of being an actress and found her happily ever after with the boy next door (well, a few houses away!). She reread those slips of paper as she got ready for her wedding day, and with tears in her yes, told her girls she couldn't believe that today all her dreams were coming true. Two floors down, as he did up his tie and took a swig from his flask, Gary said the exact same thing.



The couple's wedding, currently featured in this season's gorgeous issue of Wedluxe Magazine, was luxurious, glamourous, and fun - just like Ildiko & Gary! Here are some of our favs from the day

High heel heaven! The trifecta of shoes: Versace, Manolo, and Louboutin. Sigh.







It's those little details that tell the story - Ildiko getting ready.



Beautiful bride. Fans of Smallville might recognize actress Ildiko from her commercials, tv shows & movies.



LOVE this album spread of Ildiko.


The ceremony took place at Harrison Hot Springs Resort - such a gorgeous location. Kim & Andy of Wedding Design Studio made everything look perfectly romantic in golds, whites, and reds.



Ildiko & Gary share their vows and promises.



How can you not look at the last image in that sequence & smile?! That emotion, that moment, that realization of 'we did it!' - it's what love is all about!



Nothing like a classic car & a cathedral length veil for a grand exit.


One of my favourite shots of the day.


This abandoned field , with its mix of soft grasses and textured old barns, was an interesting place to do some  portraits.



Another of my favourite album spreads.


The reception was all about old Hollywood glamour, starting with the red carpet entrance for Ildiko & Gary's guests, each of whom had gold VIP cards. The fabulous Gracci & Rico photographed them paparazzi-style as they entered - tons of fun!



Inside, more luxe decor.









Wedding planner Sarah of DreamGroup, helped bring Ildiko's wedding vision to life! Ildiko wanted a Old Hollywood glamour feel to her wedding complete with including celebrity impersonator appearances by Frank Sinatra & Dean Martin who flew in from Vegas to perform for the guests.
 




We love doing weddings with Sarah at the helm. And Ildiko & Gary's team was especially fun, because we also got to work with videographer Laura of Laura Ann Cinema. Check out the her highlight reel for I+G on her blog.

Frank & Dean weren't the only entertainers during the reception - Ildiko's bridesmaid sang for the couple, leaving everyone teary-eyed.



Tears & cheers were also the reaction to the couple's first dance. Congratulations, Ildiko & Gary!



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I+G's dream team of vendors:

Ceremony & reception: Harrison Hots Springs Resort & Spa
Wedding Planning: Sarah Shore of DreamGroup Productions
Flowers & Decor: Wedding Design Studio
Videography: Laura Ann Cinema
Cake: Sweet Thea