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 !

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

Lola+Cam=Happiness | Vancouver Wedding Photographers

Vancouver Wedding Photographers

Isn't it funny how life works out? Lola and Cam's families had been connected for years - their grandmothers sat beside each other at church - but the couple themselves had never actually connected. It took a large family gathering neither Lola or Cam really wanted to attend for their paths to finally cross. And Lola almost didn't go! But she did. And they met. And it was the beginning of forever.

Their happiness with each other on their wedding day was almost surpassed by the happiness of their families - their small intimate wedding was simply overflowing with love. Here are some of our favs from their day at the Opus Hotel and Brix.

Love this spread of details in their album - check out their custom Adidas & shoelace ring shot :)



Lola was serene & beautiful.



Cam getting ready (little-known fact - Cam is officially the fastest tie-tier we've ever met!).



This sequence of Cam & his mom just makes me smile.



First Look.



Another one of my favourite spreads from their album.



Low-rider bike +super-fun wedding party= good times!



The grey & orange colour combo was unique & a little sassy! Love it!

Brix Restaurant & Wine Bar is in a 1912 heritage building & its centre patio has the romantic feel of European courtyard - the perfect spot to exchange vows.

A bit of a different perspective.

These two were so excited to be getting married!

Husband & wife!



Some of their beautifully simple & natural reception details included pebble stones for napkin rings, orange blossoms, and candles. I loved the display of photographs from the weddings of the couples' parents and grandparents. Photographs connect us.



First Dance.



It's always fun to shoot at night & I can't wait to see these two images full page & side by side in their album.





A little more night romance...

Congratulations, Lola + Cam - it was such a pleasure to be part of your day!

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And yes, it is funny how life works out - like, for example, last week, life - with all its ups and downs and rounds and rounds -got in the way of all my well-intentioned blogging plans! But, we're still on the cans for comments bandwagon & we'd love to hear from you! In case you didn't read about it last year here and here, for each of your comments, we're donating one can to our local food bank. So, to all you blog readers who happen by here, drop by this week & give up some luv, and we will too :)

While you're at it, why not check out the blogs of tons of generous & talented photogs who are participating too from all around the country & beyond! Enjoy some gorgeous images, and give them some comment luv! Helping out has never been so easy, or so fun!

From the US of A...our fav Cali family of rockstar artists OHANA, the amazing Stacey Reeves of Dallas, Texas, Zeidler Photography in Minneapolis, Caroline Ghetes in North Carolina, Mike Murrow of Santa Cruz, and Erica May in Kansas City to name just a few!

And in beautiful BC...Van Photog leader Tracey Heppner, Erin Wallis (whoa - check out all those cans - way to go, Erin!), Blue Olive, Palaez Photography, Kristel Wyman, KP Photography, Michael Wachniak, Studio Jeanie, Andrea Blair, John Heil, d'Soleil Studio, McKinnon Photography , Laureen Carruthers, The Other Angle, and more!

And elsewhere in Canada... David Redding, Rowell Photography , Shandro Photo, and Lemon Fresh Designs

It was hard to keep track of all the people joining in (my list above is far from complete!), until the inspiring (and talented and hilarious!) Scooooooooty of Louisville's THINK PHOTOGRAPHICS started a site of everyone who is participating . Thanks for keeping the canwagon chugging along!

And I can't forget a shout-out to our 2010 bride who is spreading cans for comments throughout other realms of the blogger world - check out Karen's shopping trip for her canned goods on her blog To Be the Whole Package

So go on, leave a comment here or anywhere above and make a difference :) Thanks!