Cheryl and Darren’s Vancouver Wedding – June 28, 2009

I was really excited for Cheryl and Darren’s big day – not just because they are an awesome, fun couple (not to mention crazy smart – a doctor and a rocket scientist?!!), but because it was a chance to see a few of our past clients.  Cheryl was a bridesmaid in Kathy and Dave’s wedding, which we photographed two years ago, and Dave and Kathy were the MC’s at Stephanie and Mike’s wedding, which we photographed last year. It was so neat to see them all again, along with many other familiar faces.  Onto Cheryl and Darren’s wedding – the day started with some “groom games”, a fun tradition where the bridesmaids make the groom and groomsman perform various, uh, “tasks” before the groom can see the bride.  As you can see from the photo below, Darren is valiantly swinging an orange in a leg of panty hose from his, uh, midsection in a croquet-game style (let’s just say the rest of the games were equally hilarious!)  The ceremony was held at the always magnificent Hycroft Manor, overlooking downtown and just in front of the amazing balcony and pillars that unmistakably characterize the architecture at Hycroft.  After the beautiful ceremony we had a quick photo session with the bride and groom around Hycroft, then it was off to Locarno Beach with the very energetic bridal party. After some fun on the beach, we headed to UBC, and followed it up with a short stop in Richmond.  Finally, we made our way to the Kirin Restaurant at Starlight.  This is the newest restaurant in the Kirin chain, and it did not disappoint – the decor is stunning and modern, complimented by a gorgeous Asian-themed courtyard – and as usual, the food was fresh and delicious!  The bridal party had planned some fun games for the evening, particularly a game of Jeopardy! with questions all about the bride (and complete with a bridal party version of Alex Trebek).  Cheryl also changed into three different outfits throughout the evening, all very different and fabulous, and finished the evening in a gorgeous magenta gown, dancing the night away with her wonderful new husband, Darren.A little Dave-and-Kathy montage – one from their own wedding, one from Stephanie and Michael’s wedding, and one from Cheryl and Darren’s wedding. Can’t wait to see you both at another one soon!A little Dave-and-Kathy montage – one from their own wedding, one from Stephanie and Michael’s wedding, and one from Cheryl and Darren’s wedding. Can’t wait to see you both at another one soon!