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Jessica + Kevin :: Wedding Teaser

  • Jessica + Kevin amusement park wedding photo

WHAT HAPPENED!!!??? WHAT REALLY HAPPENED??!!!! Even Jessica and Kevin can’t fill in the blanks. The day went by soooooo fast with so many activities planned that they crashed into bed right after 1am. Don’t worry, your bridal party took REALLY great care of you both 🙂

Always great fun hanging out with you both. Cheers!

Love
Ant and Rini

Karmen + Abel :: Fall Engagement

  • Fall engagement shoot - Edmonton
  • Edmonton engagement photography
  • Fall engagement photography
  • Sunset engagement photo
  • Engagement photo in a field
  • Sunset engagement photography
  • Sunset romance
  • Engagement photo - walking through tall grass
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Karma’s great sometimes! Abel was helping a friend move from Edmonton to Calgary and because of that, he met Karmen 🙂 Cindy, who is now Karmen’s sister-in-law, was also helping that day and set Karmen + Abel up. It took a couple of tries, because Abel didn’t ask for Karmen’s phone number on their first meeting, but helpfully Cindy was able to pass it on (after getting the ok from Karmen that is).

With a 2-part ‘how we met’ story, it seemed fitting to have a 2-part engagement session 🙂 This is part one; a sunset walk through the tall grass. Part two is a Rocky Mountain get away for ice hockey inspired engagement photos!

I have to admit I was blown away when you guys were shooting Karmen, just looking at her with the sun and light just glowing around her, made me think….”I’m a lucky guy, don’t screw it up”.  I have to laugh as it was pretty funny to barely see Anton “paparazzi” us in the long grass and in the trees.  Stalker much? – Abel

Stalk ya later! 😉

~Anthony + Rina

Jessica + Kevin :: Engagement

  • Featured in real weddings BC
  • Vancouver engagement photos  - Jessica and Kevin
  • Vancouver engagement photos  with cherry blossoms
  • Featured BC engagement photo
  • Vancouver engagement photos  - Jessica and Kevin trees
  • Vancouver engagement photos  - Jessica and Kevin
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  • Vancouver engagement photos  - boat
  • Vancouver engagement photos  - Jessica and Kevin on the dock
  • Vancouver engagement photos  - Jessica and Kevin playing on the docks
  • Vancouver engagement photos  - Jessica and Kevin
  • Vancouver engagement photos  - Jessica and Kevin having lunch
  • Vancouver engagement photos  - Jessica and Kevin having lunch
  • Vancouver engagement photos  - Jessica and Kevin shoes
  • Vancouver engagement photos  - Jessica and Kevin sharing lunch
  • Vancouver engagement photos  - Jessica and Kevin
  • Vancouver engagement sunset photography
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We are so excited for Jessica + Kevin’s wedding this weekend! And the latest edition of real weddings British Columbia, with Jessica + Kevin featured on the Marry Me page spread is perfectly timed to coincide! They’re such a cute, goofy couple! It’s hard to believe it was last year that we were enjoying the foodie awesomeness of Vancouver with these two love birds.

Much love,

~Anthony + Rina

Angel + Chris :: Destination Wedding

  • Silhouette photography
  • Angel + Chris :: staircase photography
  • Couples photography
  • Angel + Chris
  • Los Cabos scenic shot
  • Los Cabos scenic shot
  • Waves crashing against the shore
  • Plants in Mexico
  • Chris getting ready
  • Jimmy Choo silver shoes
  • Angel and wedding dress :: black and white photography
  • Angel getting ready
  • Focus on bride, groom in silhouette
  • Groom being greeted by bridesmaid
  • Groomsman doing push ups
  • Chinese door games
  • Angel + Chris :: Los Cabos wedding
  • Bride and father walking down the aisle
  • Beach destination wedding, Mexico
  • Emotional wedding
  • Los Cabos Destination Wedding
  • Reception speeches
  • Groomsmen during reception
  • Girls on the dance floor
  • Groomsmen on the dance floor
  • Creative bridal photography
  • Bridal portrait, Los Cabos
  • Bride + Groom photography
  • Bridal photography on the rocks
  • Adventurous bridal photography
  • NIghttime bridal portrait
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Brrrr! We can’t believe how cold it is now! So to warm ourselves and you we’re sharing a bit of Mexican sun courtesy of Angel + Chris 🙂

Chris Angel!!! As Angel + Chris said their vows on the beach, spectators enjoying the ceremony from their patios shouted down ‘Chris Angel’ – a nod to the the magician/hypnotist Chris Angel. There was definitely some magic in the air because the weather was absolutely perfect! The slight overcast made the heat bearable 🙂

A destination wedding suited Angel + Chris perfectly as they have such busy lives. They decided Mexico was the way to go. Their family and friends agreed, flying in from Canada and Hong Kong to share their big day with them.

Angel + Chris – thank you for letting us be a part of your special day! A big thanks to Emily and Ben for helping us out with some of our equipment and gear 🙂 Hope you enjoyed the rest of your trip with family and friends!

Much love,
~Anthony + Rina

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Jessica + Kevin :: Engagement Teaser

  • Vancouver Cherry Blossom engagement photography

Jessica + Kevin are soooo cute! They’re one of the goofiest couples we have met so far! Kevin just makes us laugh out loud 🙂 Fellow foodies, we had a blast hanging out with them in Vancouver for their engagement photos. The weather was a bit grey at times but thankfully there was no rain and the fish and chips kept our tummies happy 🙂

Jessica + Kevin, thank you guys for toughing out the changing weather to create some awesome images! We look forward to shooting your wedding next year!

Much love,
~Anthony + Rina

Angela + Michael :: Wedding

  • Creative bridal portraits
  • Classic necklace
  • Double happiness earrings
  • Groom getting ready
  • Groom getting ready
  • Bridesmaids helping bride get ready
  •  Vacheron Constantine Malte Series watch
  • Traditional Chinese tea ceremony
  • Wedding photography
  • Bride walking down the aisle
  • Wedding at Oasis conference centre
  • Creative bridal portraits
  •  Bridal portrait with safe
  • Wedding reception at Oasis Conference Centre
  • Wedding speeches
  • Head table
  • Emotional wedding speeches
  • Chinese wedding games
  • Chinese wedding games
  • First dance
  • Garter belt toss
  • Groom dancing with little girl
  • Dance floor
  • Dance floor
  • Celebratory cigars
  • Silhouette bridal portraits
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Happy 2nd Anniversary Angela + Michael! We can’t believe it was 2 years ago today that Michael was making funny faces to Angela as she was walking down the aisle 🙂

For us, the highlight was the thank you speeches during the reception. Michael’s freestyle speech was so touching! But it was Angela’s speech and surprise for Michael, a video message from his parents (his parents weren’t able to attend as their visas weren’t processed in time in China) that really, really touched us. Rina kept on shooting while her tears fell on the camera screen.

Angela + Michael, thank you so much for including us in your wedding day! It was awesome to see everyone party the night away 🙂 Angela, your wedding planning transformed the Oasis Conference Centre into an even more gorgeous venue! You guys were so kind to us; opening your home, providing us with awesome food and entertainment courtesy of all the Nemos in your fish tank! We are so lucky to have made such great friends 🙂

Much love,

~Anthony + Rina

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Melissa + Dan :: Featured Wedding

  • Featured Canmore Wedding
  • Canmore wedding photography
  • Beaded wedding clutch
  • Wedding dress photography
  • Mother and daughter on wedding day
  • Bridal party getting ready
  • Wedding vows
  • Walking back down the aisle
  • Groom and groomsmen
  • Bride and bridesmaids in front of Mountains
  • Bridal photography
  • Bridal portraits in Canmore
  • Bride and groom speech during reception
  • Bride and groom with their little girl
  • Bridal reception
  • Shoe game during wedding reception
  • First dance with baby daughter
  • Bride and groom first dance with their parents
  • Wedding reception
  • Wedding reception
  • Wedding reception photography
  • Lunges on the dance floor
  • Guitar on the dance floor
  • Shots during wedding reception
  • Wedding reception photograph
  • Silhouette wedding photo
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Oh, Chemistry. Melissa + Dan had a Chemistry class together in High School (which Dan and their mutual friend Nina remember, Melissa does not) but it wasn’t until Dan messaged her on Facebook years later that they found out they had, well, chemistry!

Various friends of Melissa’s are now taking credit for setting them up and after seeing the love between Melissa, Dan and their daughter Ella it’s easy to see why! Their wedding day celebrated not just their love story, but the love they’ve grown with the addition of Ella 🙂 We are thrilled to be sharing their inspirational wedding with the readers of WedLoft.

With the unpredictable Canmore weather, they couldn’t get married outside but the floor to ceiling windows meant everyone could enjoy the scenic Mountain views while staying warm and dry (yes, it rained!). With the help of family and Etsy (Mel loves Etsy!), the indoor space was transformed and had a gorgeous rustic feel that was exactly what Mel wanted for her wedding day. Fortunately there were some (literal) rays of light during the day and we were able to have fun with the bridal party outdoors for creatives.

Mel + Dan (and Ella!) thank you for including us in your big day! It was great to see everyone partying it up on the dance floor and we loved all your personal touches 🙂

Much love,

~Anthony + Rina

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