I see a pattern developing here, my blogposts are starting to get bigger and bigger each time…LOL….I can’t help it.
From the first initial email that I received from Melissa about booking me for wedding photography, I knew I was going to like this gal. She was very sweet and had a great sense of humour. Melissa & Jim were referred to me by Leanne & Gabe, who’s wedding I photographed last September. I am so appreciative of all of the client referrals I’ve received and I was especially thankful for this one. You see Melissa & Jim are a couple who are soooo in love that everyone around them can just see the glow that they emanate when they’re together. These two are truly bonded, and are ‘always connected’ as Melissa once told me, and it is such a joy to photograph them and just be around them.
We braved the coldest winter day in December for their engagement session at Pelee Island Winery, so it was a nice change to have one of the most gorgeous and sunniest days for their wedding day!! Melissa & Jim were married in a beautiful sunny outdoor ceremony at Ambassador Golf Course. Jim is a big golfer, so working the golf theme into their wedding photographs was a definite must, and so much fun! My assistant Kelly and I even had the chance to drive around our own golf kart, sooo much fun!
This was a different type of day for me because it began immediately with the Ceremony, which was incredibly beautiful! The girls arrived by limo safe and sound thankfully, as earlier on in the day while driving from the salon to Melissa’s parents house they were rear ended!?!? Can you believe that, a car accident on her wedding day! Here’s hoping that their unfortunate bad luck on the road will bring their marriage extra special good luck! Melissa & Jim are honeymooning in Spain right now (jealous..), and I am excited to have this surprise blog post for them to see upon their return.
Melissa & Jim thank you so much for sharing your beautiful love, life and laughter with me, it was a pleasure!! And a special hello and thanks to Izzy & Olivia (Melissa’s daughters) who were so beautiful and adorable, and had an impromptu photo session with Kelly and I!
Jim the handsome Groom.
Melissa the beautiful Bride. After a few minor adjustments they were ready to head right into the Ceremony.
I snapped this one right before the Ceremony was about to start.
I love expressions on the guys’ faces! I wonder what Jim’s Best Man is saying to him as soon as they have their first look at the gorgeous Bride Melissa!
Gotta love that excitement!!
Love this one.
I love those specials moments right after they sign the marriage license…….when they are able to sneak away for about 1 or 2 minutes while their witnesses sign. It’s really their first chance to talk to each other away from center stage when they think no one is watching. The next 3 are why I adore Melissa & Jim, you can just feel their love for each other.
Jim’s Grandmother looks so proud, I love this one!
The girls.
The guys.
Adorable.
I just can’t get enough of the next 2. They’re all favourites in my book.
Off to sneak onto the greens…LOL.
Love it! The sky was so clear that you could see the moon.
Shhhhhhh….wearing heels on the greens…..we were very careful.
I know stop it right…..another favourite!
And another love.
I personally really love when couples’ have their first dance together as soon as they enter the hall. It gets everything started!
Adorable.
And THEN Melissa & her two girls Izzy & Olivia did their ‘Single Ladies’ dance!!!!!!! So awesome!! It’s those personal touches that are so memorable.
Lovin’ that gorgeous warm sunlight, we had to sneak out!
And Izzy & Olivia had a little impromptu photo session with us, aren’t they sweet?!
Such a sweet moment.
Little Izzy was breaking out all of her best dance moves the entire night, and kept the dance floor hopping!
Beautiful.
Wedding Details:
Dress Designer: Maggie Sottero
Tuxedos by: Moores
Minister: Susan Palton
Ceremony/Reception Location: Ambassador Golf Course
Decor by: Maria
Cake by: Susan’s Cakery
DJ: Phat Boy Productions
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