Parisa & Roland | Cecil Green Spring Wedding

In typical Vancouver Spring fashion, the weather leading up to the wedding was all over the place. Dark threatening clouds hovered around with pockets of bright sun and blue skies. But Parisa and Roland insisted on keeping the ceremony outside, and sure enough, literally moments before the ceremony began, the clouds parted and the sun shone for the rest of the day. It truly was a magical day!

Parisa & Roland, I have loved getting to know you this past year and it was such an honor to celebrate this special day with you! Wishing you a lifetime of sunny skies! xoxo

Hair | Chris Funk
Makeup | Atefeh Shojaie
Wedding Planner | Filosophi
Getting Ready Location for Groom & Bride | Shangri-La Hotel
Venue | Cecil Green Park House
Florist | Tala Florist
Decorator | Sweet Dream Designs
Wedding Cake | Valley Bakery
Reception DJ | Universal DJ
Dancers | Amed Dance Academy
Signage | Written Word Calligraphy

Tarnjit & Rob | A Sikh Wedding rich in love and color

It was the end of September, so you never really know what you are going to get in Vancouver. Unfortunately, this September 28th had dark and stormy skies and was pouring with rain. But not even this could phase Tarnjit and Rob. And this is why I love them so much. They are so laid back... but more than that, they knew it would be a perfect day no matter what the weather did. The most important thing to them was to be around their family and friends for this special occasion. And it truly was a special day with so much love...

Eventually the clouds parted long enough to take some outdoor portraits, and the sun even shone long enough to bless their day.

Rob and Tarnjit, I feel so blessed to have spent time with you this past year. You are the reason why I love my job so much. I wish you a lifetime together filled with love and light and laughter... xoxo


Second Shooter - Anastasia Chomluck  
Event Planning - Filosophi  
dress - custom CTC West
shoes - Christian Louboutin
Hair & Makeup - Janyna Marie  
bridesmaid sarees - custom made
tuxes/suits - Groom (Indochino) groomsmen suits (Bello Wedding World)
jewelry - Elsa Corsi  
Floral & Decor - Flowerz  
Cake - Cartem's Donuterie 
Invitations - Mayla Designs (stationary Jaclyn Marks at Artifact Design Lab)
Mehndi:  Munira's Mehndi
Ceremony - Akali Singh Sikh Temple  
Reception- South Hall   

 

Teresa & Savio | Holy Rosary Cathedral & The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

This was such a beautiful wedding... from the classically beautiful cathedral to the bright Chinese dresses to the gorgeous sunlight that shone to the endless details that filled the ballroom. And of course, dare I forget to mention the incredible bride and groom. Always smiling, always calm, always up for anything. It was a perfect day surrounded by so many of their loved ones...

Thank you Teresa and Savio, for letting me share in this  beautiful day. You have such a special love and connection, it is so inspiring! Wishing the rest of your years will be filled with as much love as that special day. xoxo


   Photography : Melissa Gidney Photography

Second Shooter : Rebecca Amber

Ceremony Venue : Holy Rosary Cathedral

Reception Venue : The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver

Stationary : Sandra Nguyen

Flowers :  Garden Party Flowers

Dress : Sottero Midgley

Hair/Makeup :  Mink Make-up

Jewelry :  Kim Thanh

Shoes :  Manolo Blahnik

Bridesmaid Dresses : Bill Levkoff

Tux & Groomsmen Suits :  The Tux Store

Decor : Chairs with Flair

Cake : Kreation Cakes

DJ : Jay Wallace

Christina & Sunil | Hotel Georgia Wedding

Christina & Sunil are one of those couples that you are so glad to know. In fact, I know I am a better person just for having met them. They are just SO NICE and so wonderful to be around.

They were married last month at the always stunning Rosewood Hotel Georgia, planned beautifully by Filosophi.  It's an honor to be part of each and every wedding I photograph, but there was something extra special about this day... this couple... this group of family and friends.

Christina & Sunil, I feel so lucky to have gotten to know you this past year. May the rest of your years together be filled with joy and love and laughter! xoxo

Photography : Melissa Gidney
Second Shooter: Stefanie Cepeda
Event Planning: Filosophi
Videography: Vincent and Theo Studios
Decor: Sweet Beginnings Wedding Consulting and Event Planning
Flowers: Hilary Miles Flowers
Stationary: Love by Phoebe
Cake: Sweet Thea Cakes
Dress: Lazaro from Bisou Bridal
Veil & Blusher/jeweled sash/headpiece: Bisou Bridal
Shoes: Prada
Bracelet: Vivah Jewelry
Rings: custom design Lazarao Jewellers
Bridesmaid Dresses: Frocks
Groomsmen Suits: Moore's
Grooms Ceremony Suit: Giorgio Armani
Grooms Tux: Vera Wang
Grooms belt & Shoes: Prada
Grooms watch: Rolex from Lugaro
Hair & Makeup: Emily Cheng

Custom wedding ceremony:  Celebrant Michele Davidson, Modern Celebrant