If you weren’t actually there, you wouldn’t believe from the photos that Travis and Kate were married in Port Townsend, WA on December 17th. We woke up to a typical dark, damp, Pacific Northwest December morning. I went to the chapel to take some photos of folks decorating, followed by a quick trip into town for coffee, and by the time I came back to Fort Worden to photograph Kate and Travis getting ready, the sun was out and it felt like a September day! I’ve known Travis through piping for a good long while and he introduced me to Kate over Skype about a month before their wedding. The wedding was exactly what I would have envisioned. Kate, Travis, and their friends and family came together to help make and create almost everything for the day…the dessert buffet table, the decorations, Kate’s veil, and probably the most unique ‘made’ detail were the rings! Kate and Travis met with a Portland jeweler and spent an entire day in his workshop designing and making their rings from start to finish. Kate’s dress was amazing and she wore a pair of fantastic mustard satin heels, and Travis had a custom pair of Nike sneakers with ‘O’Futton 4 Life’ stitched into the back of the kicks. They were married in the evening and the dancing and partying continued well into the wee hours of the morning. So much fun! Thanks for picking me O’Futtons! A few additional images are on their sneak peek HERE.

Just back in Victoria after wrapping up the last wedding of 2011. Travis and Kate’s wedding at Fort Worden State Park in Port Townsend, Washington was the icing on the cake! Here’s a sneak peek of a few images before we kick off the holiday season with a full post from their big day to come in the New Year. Congratulations Travis and Kate!! I had a blast and so many laughs!

The day after the wedding, and following brunch at The Standard Grill, we went out for some portraits around the Meatpacking District and Greenwich Village. Joel and Scott had a bit of time between brunch and flying away for their South African honeymoon, so we made good use of the time and even ran some errands at the Apple Store mid-session! See the full wedding post HERE.
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When Joel and Scott decided to get married, my friend Jason suggested me as a photographer. I received an email from Jason introducing me to Joel, and within about two emails, I was booking my flight to New York City to photograph their wedding. Forever grateful. Joel and Scott have been together for 13 years and planned an intimate mystery wedding weekend for their closest friends, who travelled mostly from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, and NYC. The vague details were outlined to them, but other than that the guests were left to go with the flow and wait for things to unfold! I flew into New York a few days beforehand to meet Joel and Scott and to get acquainted with The West Village, where all of the events were to take place. Joel shared the details with me, and when I saw all of their friends the night before the wedding at the Hotel Gansevoort meet-and-greet, they were trying to pry information out of me! It was a wonderful wedding because the guests were as excited as the couple, partially due to the element of the unknown. The day started with famous biscuit breakfast sandwiches at The 11th Street Cafe, followed by a walking tour of the West Village. Guests were told in the morning to meet at Lievito in the afternoon prior to the ceremony (location still unknown to them at this point). While there, Jason struck up his bagpipes and led the guests through the West Village, with everyone receiving a rose from sweet Meghan waiting on the corner. After a few blocks, we could see Joel and Scott waiting at the gates of a park. They wanted to celebrate their wedding in the city they love, in their neighbourhood. The park was beneath the window of their new home, so now every time they look out their window, they’ll be reminded of their big day. Or as they call it, their Big D(g)ay. The ceremony had everyone in tears (including myself). Their vows were sincere and genuine, and the words spoken by their close friends were equally touching. It was exactly the way they wanted their day to be, and it was wonderful to share in that celebration. The reception was at Norwood, and the big hit of the night (other than the newlyweds), was individual cakes for every guest…a complete sugar high at the end of the evening! Joel and Scott…I can’t thank you enough for trusting me to document your day, in your beautiful city. Your wonderful friends welcomed me with open arms, and you are truly fortunate to have them in your lives. Somehow on your big day, you made us all feel like we were the lucky ones. Congratulations again!

What do you get when a dentist marries a fisherman? A big Cape Breton wedding, that’s what! Kelly and Sandy had their wedding in Baddeck at the Inverary Inn Resort, with the ceremony at St. Michael’s Church. We snuck away briefly after the ceremony for some photos along Water Street before heading back to party for the rest of the evening. The guests shut the place down, giving multiple encores to the band, and they definitely weren’t ready to call it a night! Cape Bretoners sure know how to have a good time!