Nancy and Michael got married on perhaps one of the most beautiful and romantic days of the year- Valentine’s Day weekend, during Winterlude in Ottawa and surrounded by softly falling snow just for good measure. It was kind of magical, and that was fitting considering they are two wonderfully sweet individuals, with pretty amazing friends and family who gathered with them to witness their marriage.
I hadn’t had a chance to meet Nancy until a few days before the wedding, but Graeme had already met with her and assured me that she was probably one of the nicest people he’d ever met. He wasn’t wrong. We chatted like old friends from the beginning, and when I arrived at The Westin that morning it was the same- I was just one of the girls, albeit one who was hidden behind a camera most of the time! Downtown was bustling and hundreds of people were skating on the Rideau Canal, and it was an exciting place to start the day.
A few of my favorites from getting ready before the ceremony:
The bouquet was lovely, and it smelled as good as it looked. The bride’s sister carried an identical bouquet as her honour attendant.
Meanwhile, Graeme was at the bride’s parents home with Michael..
a quiet moment, nervous…
but smiles weren’t far off!
Time to leave, and a concierge managed to grab a taxi on one of the busiest days in Ottawa, good thing because that wind was chilly!
The next is one of my favorites. Children are so unpredictable, and rarely want to stand still for a formal portrait- but that can be a good thing. For me, this is the little guy we saw all evening, with his sweet but mischievous grin and ready to zoom! Love it.
The Courtyard Restaurant in the Byward Market is a beautiful space for an intimate wedding. The staff is lovely, and the ambience is excellent for candlelit receptions. It’s always a pleasure to shoot there, and for Nancy and Michael’s wedding the added little touches were perfect.
Like the super fun kids table, that actually kept the children amused and happy!
But after the tired kiddos were taken home for some much deserved sleep, the music was turned up and the guests got down!
The entire day was incredible, and we were extremely privileged to be there to capture it all. Later that night, at home, we both said how welcome we were made to feel, by both the couple and their family and friends. Truly one of the best days. And, Nancy, I know you’re waiting anxiously for this sneak peek- so I have to include this one!
The lovely bride and her lovely sister, catching snowflakes on their tongues as we walked to the Courtyard. I love a bride in boots, and you two have such a great sense of fun! Just awesome! Thank you so much Nancy, Michael and family. We can’t wait to see you again!
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