Despite Sherry and Allan’s wedding day starting out all just a little cool, gray and wet (with rain), they were determined to have their ceremony outside. Allan’s Dad had told us that he had specifically built their house a few years ago, so that he could host the weddings of Allan and his sister (who is not yet married ;-) on the lawn at home… so the weather was just going to have to cooperate…..and it did! The sky became lighter, the clouds started to break,  the red carpet was laid out and so many of their family and friends could be treated to their beautiful ceremony out on the lawn, just as Allan’s Dad had planned for so many years before.

Sherry’s necklace from Hong Kong’s Larry Jewelry and her sparkly, fun shoes to match.

Sherry’s sister stands guard at the door, preventing the guys from coming in the house, while the bridesmaids wait with not-so-nice tasting drinks. The groomsmen were given wasabi tooth paste to wash the not-so-nice tasting drinks away! :-| Poor guys! But through it all they all laughed and completed all the games and tests and Allan was let in to pick up his bride, Sherry, who was waiting upstairs.  Justin and I just love the games at the Chinese weddings, they can be really fun and each wedding seems to be a little different in terms of how easy or difficult the girls decide to make it for the guys… I think that Allan and the boys did pretty good with this one;-)

A beautiful outdoor ceremony location at Allan’s family home, heavy gray clouds overhead.

In addition to capturing the bride and grooms’ wedding experience, we love to see the parents and other guests enjoying the ceremony. I love this photograph of his parents. It’s so telling of how in love they are after many years of marriage and how proud they are of Allan.

During a quick evening portrait session with Sherry and Allan we found a huge painting inside the hotel which we used to create this shot of Sherry.

Four foot tall fuchsia pink orchids made for very beautiful table center pieces and wedding cake, of course!

Sherry and Allan’s were just beaming as they made their entrance into the Crystal Ballroom at the Pan Pacific Hotel.  These guys had an amazing Pan Pacific Hotel wedding.

Both Sherry and Allan’s parents were having a blast making the rounds around the ballroom toasting at every table.

A beautiful first dance at the end of a gorgeous wedding day. Congratulations Sherry and Allan!!  Thanks for choosing us to be a part of your big day, we were honored!

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Sherry’s Jewelry: Larry Jewelry
Sherry’s Make-Up: Sara Lin
Sherry’s Wedding Dress: Galena Signature
Florist: Proline Trading
Ceremony Location: Allan’s parents home, Vancouver, Canada
Reception Location: The Pan Pacific Hotel, Vancouver
DJ: DJ Dale
Wedding Cake: Catering at The Pan Pacific Hotel
Event Planning: Tanya and her team at Milestone Events
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This was fun! There are not too many opportunities to truly surprise someone…..but we did it!

Selina, Justin’s sister was married last weekend in Burlington, Ontario and we arrived two hours before the ceremony by casually walking into her backyard with friends and family around her. At first Selina greeted Justin casually with a ‘Hey’, but then it sunk in that her big brother was REALLY standing in front of her! The shock set in as laughter and tears flowed, followed by many big group hugs! I’ll never forget Krystal, Justin’s other younger sister’s face, when she first saw us……..disbelief and shock………priceless! We had been planning our surprise for months and felt so lucky that we had a rare weekend off  in our busiest time of year and that our surprise went off without a hitch! So much fun! :-)

Selina loves Japanese culture and Anime, so I couldn’t resist photographing their rings with her wooden Japanese dolls.

Selina and Justin’s Mom, Carol, getting ready.

Selina’s twin daughters, Rayne and Seren, having their make-up put on by Zoe, Dean’s older daughter.

Justin and I really enjoyed their highly personalized ceremony which was so full of love, kind and truthful words and respect for each other. The look in their eyes that they had for each other was truly special.

After their vows, their officiant took the time to create a special part to their ceremony highlighting that the marriage of Selina and Dean brings them and their four daughters together as one big family. Zoe (9), Mercury (7), Seren (6) and Rayne (6) were asked individually to bring love, understanding and support to each other in their new and unique family and each girl emphatically agreed.

Congratulations to Selina and Dean! We were sooooo  happy to be there for your wedding day, you guys are absolutely perfect together.  We are proud of you both for overcoming the huge challenges during the early stages of your relationship and letting love prevail [Selina lives in Burlington and Dean was living in San Antonio, Texas].  We love you guys:-D xo

Marianne and Tom met at Princeton over 11 years ago and on June 25, 2011 they were married at the stunning Fairmont Pacific Rim Hotel in Vancouver. Marianne and Tom are just are an absolutely darling couple, who are so in love and so well loved by their friends and family. And this you could see simply by the sheer volume in attendance for their wedding…..and almost all their 200 guests flew in from out of town, from New York City to Hong Kong, they were there to celebrate their special day with them! Their friends and family brought such a fun and happy vibe all day that it was truly a joy for us to be a part of their day.

Instead of a traditional Chinese Dress, Marianne opted for an elegant red gown for the Tea Ceremony. And wow, ladies, you look A-mazing!

I couldn’t resist!

Handsome, handsome, handsome!

And the games began: shot glasses filled with some innocent liquids, but also some very very spicy ones too!!!! Little did they know what they were in for! ;-)

And now they know! In addition to the spicy welcome drinks, came wasabe cupcakes….keeping tough……this was a difficult moment for the groomsmen….but they did pass the test!

The bridesmaids in suspense watching the boys maneuvering the games.

Absolutely positively gorgeous!

It’s official: Love x Love!

We just love it when there is time to sneak out for a quick evening mini photo session. We just love this moment captured!

Congratulations you two!!!

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Marianne’s Shoes: Manolo Blahnik
Marianne’s Dress: Lazaro
Bridesmaids Dresses: Priscilla of Boston
Ceremony Location: The Fairmont Pacific Rim, Vancouver
Hair/Make-up: Brianna Erralat & Diana En
Florist/Decor: The Art of the Party
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Julie and Michael’s wedding day was a typical Vancouver Spring day. We had rain, then drizzle, some sun came out, it became warm, the sun went away, it got cold, rain came and went. Truly a mixed day for weather and we all just rolled with it! At the Vancouver Golf Club, Julie and Michael were determined to have an outdoor ceremony on the spacious deck over looking the beautiful tall cedar trees and the golf course below. The white chairs were set up outside despite the drizzling rain and when it stopped only 15min before their ceremony was set to start, Michael and the groomsmen wiped all the chairs dry for all the guests. And when Julie arrived the sky lightened up! Perfect! Two bag pipers played as Julie and her father walked down the aisle together, which made for a very noteworthy and elegant entrance. It was a lovely day filled with so many family and friends- plus, we were all treated to some spectacular highland dancing in the evening!

Thank you, Julie and Michael for trusting us to photograph your day for you.   steff + justin

Putting on a wedding dress is always a special moment, but this was particularly beautiful with Julie’s flower girl, Emma looking on and mesmerized.

Julie’s twin sister Stacey and older sister, Lynsey- both helping her get ready by placing Michael’s gift on for her.

Beautiful little flower girl, Hannah.

Anyone who knows Julie, knows she loves her doggies. Here she shares a special moment with Midge. And Julie, looking gorgeous!

The girls had a nice stylish ride with their Dad to the ceremony in a gorgeous cream coloured, 1930’s Beauford convertible car.

Her Dad was so proud!!

Michael’s parents and family, enjoying the wedding ceremony.

The moment, captured!

Driver prepping the car for Julie and Michael to go for a spin after their ceremony…..and the rain held off long enough for them to enjoy the ride with the top down.

Elegant red themed wedding details….and their cake was even red velvet flavour too!

A couple members from Julie’s pipe band played some irresistibly fun tunes and the girls brought out their Highland dancing moves and danced to a Highland fling! Awesome!

(and yep, all the girls are in the air at once!!)

Do you see that determined look on that little girl’s face? She caught the bouquet! The young boy caught the garter. Keeners for sure!

Fun times in the photo booth!

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Julie’s Shoes: Christian Dior
Wedding Dress: Sposa
Bridesmaids Dresses: BCBG
Ceremony/Reception Location: Vancouver Golf Club, Coquitlam
Florist: Lavish Floral and Gifts
Wedding Cake: Sweet Thea
Wedding Car: A Stylish Arrival
DJ: Solomon Riby-Williams
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