This wedding was a super special one for me, and every single aspect of it was perfection! It was intimate and so full of emotion. The decor was simple and stunning. And my favourite part was that I’ve never seen two people MORE excited to marry each other!

I have known Chantelle since highschool. I graduated a year ahead of her, so we lost touch a bit afterwards, but she would send me facebook messages every so often and vice versa to see how the other was doing. Chantelle always would add in a line about how much she couldn’t WAIT to be engaged so I could do her photos for her one day! I was THRILLED when I saw on facebook that Derek had proposed and had my fingers crossed she was still hoping for me to do the photos! I got to fly out to Alberta to photograph their engagement photos in Canmore and it was AMAZING! We explored the mountains, caught the sunset and ended the night at the local pub for beers :)

Chantelle was one of those brides who kept in touch during the entire planning process. She sent me photos of her dress, and messaged me photos the day she got her shoes in! We talked about her decor and I helped her find a wedding planner! (YAY Bethany!) It meant so much to me to feel included in the planning of her day!

The morning of their wedding was so relaxed. Sun was streaming through their windows, as the guys opened their gifts and laid out their ties. The girls had champagne, and a starbucks mug labelled “The bride” and the most cherished women in Chantelle’s life surrounded her as she stepped into her dress. And brace yourselves…Chantelle is STUNNING. Like movie star stunning! She reminds me of Charlotte from Sex and the City! (who happens to be marrying a James Bond look alike!)

Their ceremony was ridiculously amazing. Seriously there’s no other words! Sanctuary Gardens is incredible! The ceremony site overlooks Okanagan Lake, and a harpist played music as the guests mingled and took in the view. Derek looked so calm and ready to see Chantelle!

I have NEVER seen two people bursting with emotion more than these two! They wore their hearts on their sleeves and you could just see the JOY on Chantelle’s face as she listened to and said her vows. It made my heart so happy to see them so totally focused on each other, so overwhelmingly happy that they got to marry each other!

The rest of their day was just as magical. Their first dances at sunset were filled with tears and their speeches were so filled with love and admiration for what Derek and Chantelle share!

Derek and Chantelle, it meant the world to me to be a part of your day!! I loved every single minute of it and am so grateful you chose me! :)

Love you two!! xoxo

 

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