Becky & Jarvis are the sweetest, most adorable people I imagined them to be. I love when I first start corresponding with a couple via email and then I meet them and they are all I have dreamt them to be. This sweet couple live in Toronto where they have graciously opened up their home to me, and have offered me accommodations and travel many times. I went to Toronto the past fall to do their engagement session in the Distillery District and now they were getting married on PEI!
The day had come for their outdoor wedding, and it was a torrential downpour only 1 minute after the ceremony was set to go. With the great planning from Jennifer Clark of Kiss the Bride, we had a back up plan. We all headed back in from Argyle Shore into the Confederation Centre in Charlottetown, PEI where the reception was planned to happen later that day.
Becky had her heart set on outdoor island photos, so I planned with them for the following week to squeeze in (after juggling schedules/flights) an outdoor shoot. I couldn't have them leave the island without doing one. We ended up with a wide variety of indoor and outdoor shots for their wedding album.
I hope the time that we spent together the week of the wedding won't be the last time to hang out with you two. You are both wonderful people and I love how you love each other endlessly and effortlessly.
A special bond one cannot see
It wraps us up in its cocoon
And holds us fiercely in its womb.
Its fingers spread like fine spun gold
Gently nestling us to the fold
Like silken thread it holds us fast
Bonds like this are meant to last.
And though at times a thread may break
A new one forms in its wake
To bind us closer and keep us strong
In a special world, where we belong.
You can make a cloudy day look beautiful! Love the pictures - awesome couple. And I adore those shoes!!! :)
(07.15.10)Such a sweet couple, was happy to be there on their special day! Congrats Kat and Darrell!
(07.15.10)Super memories captured! You are right, they would do whatever you wanted them to! Love the shoes and all the shots are superb!!!!!
(07.15.10)Those photo's a grand. What lovely poses, and the couple are very photogenic. Beauticul job..
(07.15.10)PEI is made up of Supermodels! Everyone is so gorgeous!
(07.16.10)Pretty Shoes!
(07.16.10)Wow, these are dramatic and so stunning!
(07.16.10)
Michelle "Hi I am in love!"
I have struggled with how to write about this wedding. My sister, Kimmy (who is now assisting me at weddings) & I became particularly attached to this bride and her zest for life. I found myself crying on the way home, realizing how lucky I am to be constantly reassured how to grab life and love it each day at a time. Crying or feeling sentimental for me is nothing new after a wedding. I have heard from other wedding business's that I shouldn't get so attached to my clients, and found this shocking. I usually feel a instant connection with most of my clients. This wedding was also a DIRECT poke from the universe who says that everything happens for a reason. I am now pushing Michelle to write a memoir. I would love to know more about her and her amazing story.
Locations: Fairholm Historic Property & Stanley Bridge Country Resort.
Make-up was done by the oh so talented Amanda May Makeup.
The whole day was set in motion and kept organized by the wonderful Jennifer Clark of Kiss by the Bride.
I met Michelle and Henri 4 years ago when I first moved to PEI and helped organize the Terry Fox Run. Michelle was our guest speaker, and she has a spirit that just exudes from her. Beautiful pictures of a beautiful couple.
(07.07.10)Michelle and Henri - What a gorgeous couple inside and out. I really enjoyed meeting that family. How would you not get attached to them. Congrats again to you both!
(07.08.10)Absoloutely stunning! The bride is BEAUTIFUL!! She should be a model!!
(07.08.10)Beautiful...great job once again Rachel...oh and assistant Kimmy :)
(07.11.10)Love that the bride is not only smiling, she is laughing.....She will certainly find much happiness in her marriage!!
(07.23.10)
My first wedding of this past weekend was on Canada Day, July 1st. What a great way to celebrate our countries birthday than with love. I love clients like Kat & Darrell. They were willing to do anything I want and had full trust in me! If I had said climb a tree, I am sure they would have attempted to do it. Although I took a ton of photos, here is one that I came across that I loved. Of course their will be plenty more to follow! For now enjoy!
WOW look at those clouds! great shot!
(07.05.10)I have been following your blog since it's beginning. I cannot wait to get engaged so i can have you photograph everything!!!
(07.05.10)Wow! thanks for posting this so quick! GREAT!
(07.05.10)This is a great shot!!!! WOW! that sky is amazing!
(07.05.10)Love this! Love the Clouds, Love it all!
(07.05.10)We had the BEST time with you! So happy that you captured our day... thank you so much! And you`re right, we probably would`ve climbed a tree ;)
(07.05.10)How is it possible that your work keeps getting better and better? Seriously? This could be an ad in a magazine!
(07.07.10)This is so beautiful, who says you need a sunny day for great pictures, the clouds make for sure beautiful drama.
(07.07.10)
Mitch & Lisa were introduced to me via friends and I love them. They are adorable. I first got the privilege of spending time with them during their engagement session which I truly love doing. I think it relaxes both the couple and myself for the wedding day. L & M introduced me to the Pearl Jam - No Code album which I blogged here.
Mitch & Lisa are the sweetest couple, full of love for each other and for their friends and family. I wish them the very best and cannot thank them enough for including me in this special time for them. I hope we get to spend lots of time together in the future!
These photo's are stunning!!!!!! The tulips are amazing!
(06.26.10)Wow, Mitch and Lisa you both look awesome. Great locations to have the photos done. You are truly one of the happiest couples I know.
(06.27.10)I heart these photos so much! The tulip ones are so gorgeous, you had a beautiful couple to photograph!
(06.27.10)I love them! 42nd Street at my favorites.
(06.27.10)Oh the tulips...so pretty!
(06.28.10)I love these, man I gotta go to PEI, scenery is unreal.
(06.28.10)
Wow, Rachel! You do some really amazing work! This is not a judgment - just a question: How much post-processing work do you typically do?
(07.28.10)OMG, you are amazing.
(07.28.10)My sister is so talented and amazing. Just wanted to say that. :) Gorgeous pictures, you rock!
(07.28.10)Okay, I just commented on the e-session below and now I have to comment on these also. I want to get married again (same man of course), just so you can do the pictures. Your work is wonderful.
(07.28.10)Simply Stunning, all I can say.
(07.28.10)The first two are my favorites! A - Maz - Ing
(07.28.10)Hi Rachel...
(07.28.10)Beautiful shots of two beautiful people. You must be having the time of your life, sweetie. Enjoy!!!