Melissa and Dave’s Cecil Green Wedding – July 17, 2009

Laura — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 18:25:28 +0000

What an awesome day we had with Melissa and Dave! Though it was hot – super hot – they were troopers and slugged it out through the Cecil Green grounds, Spanish Banks, and the UBC Rose Garden all for the perfect photo. Their ceremony and reception took place at Cecil Green Park House, a beautiful old mansion originally built way back in 1912. For the ceremony, Dave had written a song for Melissa and sang it while playing his guitar as she walked down the aisle – seriously, there wasn’t a dry eye anywhere! It was an incredibly touching moment and gave everyone a real sense of how much these two are truly in love. After the ceremomy, officiated by the wonderful Ray Soden, we started the photo session with the bridal party around Cecil Green. The bridesmaids really rocked it – Melissa gave them a colour and they picked their own dresses and accessories, and so each outfit really represented the wearer – I love that! After some photos with the bridal party, we went off with Melissa and Dave in their own vintage car (rented especially for them on their big day) to Spanish Banks and then onwards to the UBC Rose Garden for some more photo time – I think we came up with some really creative and romantic shots! We had a great time photographing Melissa and Dave, and we wish them all the best!

Jessie and Jo’s Cecil Green and Sun Sui Wah Wedding

Laura — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 01:55:15 +0000

Jessie and Jo had one of those epic days – you know, the ones that start early in the morning and finish 14 hours later! A long day indeed, but a very fun one too! We started with coverage of the groom games (a.k.a “groom torture”) where Jessie’s friends and bridesmaids made Jo and his guys do all kinds of crazy things – let’s just say there was a bucket of ice, some whipped cream, and even a little bit of karaoke! Next it was off to two tea ceremonies, and then the wedding ceremony at the beautiful Cecil Green. We followed it up with a a photo session around Cecil Green, Iona Beach, and Richmond City Hall. Now let me say that I have shot at Iona a lot, and it has always been a great spot. However, on this particular day at this particular time, it seemed that every mosquito in the world had gathered at Iona and was quietly waiting for our unsuspecting bridal party to arrive. Needless to say, our photo time at Iona was short! But I have to give major credit to Jessie, who, in her strapless bridal gown, did not have the barrier of Jo’s tux and took more than her fair share of bites – fortunately, after seeing the photos she told me it was worth it! (phew…) All throughout the day, Jo always had his arm around Jessie or was ready with a big smile in her direction – he absolutely adores her, and it’s clear that the feeling is mutual! The day concluded with a lovely reception at Sun Sui Wah Restaurant – thanks to Jessie and Jo for having us with you!

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Melissa and Dave’s Cecil Green Wedding – July 17, 2009

Jessie and Jo’s Cecil Green and Sun Sui Wah Wedding