Bev and Arnel survive the crazy heat!

It was one brutally hot saturday for Bev and Arnel's wedding. But that didn't stop the day from being nothing short of awesome!

Bev preparing for the day





The reveal!



The reaction.



Unity candle



We then proceeded to the Provincial Museum with the bridal party





The girls... happy as can be! =)





Backstreet's back... allright! LOL! The groomsmen were a bunch of goofs and too much fun to hang out with.





Too cute!









Hopped onto the side of the vintage Old Strathcona streetcar







One of the only places in Edmonton with graffiti since the new graffiti bylaw.



The cake and cupcakes were beach themed. Fitting, as it was sunny and well into the 30's that day. I'm sweating just thinking about it.



Bev and Arnel had to paint the lions for the lion dance.





First Dance



Well guys, what can I say. Thanks so much for the killer time we had! And big props to you for setting an amazing example of how to make a relationship work. For those who don't know, Bev and Arnel first started dating around the 8th grade or so. We're so happy for you.

And a BIG thanks to the bridal party. I cannot tell you how much we appreciated you guys; nobody complained or whined about the intense heat at all and still managed to have fun despite being uncomfortable.

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What a crazy storm!!!

Last night was an interesting night. First, we came home from Bev and Arnel's wedding, and all the power was out in our community. It was out all night and finally back up early morning. Because the streets were pitch black out, some thieves took the opportunity to break into some cars... mine included. =(

Then we checked out our other house, which is only a few blocks away. The crazy storm really did a number on the big, old, beautiful trees surrounding the house!

Here's half of a tree, broken down and fallen onto our house.



Fortunately, it did minimal damage. Eaves are damaged, but nothing else broken. Lucky!!



Our house is behind there somewhere....



There are two gorgeous trees that shade our house and our neighbour's house. Both fell victim to the storm and it doesn't look like they can be salvaged. The roots are pulled right out of the ground... taking the sidewalk with it too. This poor tree fell on my neighbour's van.



The other tree fell onto my neighbour's garage and is leaning up against it.



The path down the side of our house now leads to a dead end! LOL



I'm hoping that all of you were safe and well through the storm and didn't suffer any damages.

Fire, Ambulance, and a wedding with Jaclyn and Sebastian!

I had the privilege of shoot the wedding of Jaclyn and Sebastian. Sebastian is a member of the Fire Services personnel of Spruce Grove. If you're in that area, it's likely him and his friends who'll save your life if you need an ambulance or if your house is on fire. Or, you know... if your cat is stuck in a tree. =)

We started out meeting Jaclyn and the girls.



The bouquets were beautiful so SO well done!





Danielle helping with the necklace that Sebastian gave as a wedding day gift.



Anxious, but calm, shortly before the ceremony is to start.



Sebastian and the guys



The ceremony was at St. Vital in Beaumont.



We then went to the Spruce Grove fire station! It was awesome!



I couldn't believe how clean they keep their trucks. Not a speck of dust anywhere.



My first time in the cabin of a fire truck! woo hoo!





Sparky the fire dog joined us for the shoot, and was up to some mischief.



The Devonian was next on the agenda.



LOL!









Making faces. hahaha.



Love the gardens!



Lots of laughs and good times!



First Dance



The cake was beautiful!



And the rings were really intricate and amazing!



It was hilarious hanging out with you guys, your wedding party, and your fire crew. It will not be a day that will soon be forgotten that's for sure! See you soon!

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