Natalie and Raymond are getting married!

Gastown Engagement Session

Natalie and Raymond were born in Hong Kong. Natalie moved to Vancouver as a teenager, Raymond moved to Scotland. They both finished their schooling and moved back to Hong Kong… and met each other! It was a Boxing Day dinner (for you Americans, that’s the British holiday after Christmas Day) at a mutual friend’s house. A month or so later, they started dating. They’ve been together for 2 and a half years and are tying the knot this September at The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong. I wish I was shooting the wedding – but I’m not. ;) Natalie brought Raymond to Vancouver for the first time this month to visit some of her extended family. It was so fun capturing the love these two have on Monday afternoon. Enjoy!

Lori and Kevin: June 8, 2013

Ironworks Studio Gastown Wedding

Lori and Kevin were married this past Saturday, June 8, 2013 at the unique Gastown venue: Ironworks Studio. Lori and her maid of honour (and only bridesmaid) Florence prepared quietly for the upcoming day in a suite at the Westin Grand Hotel. A Frank Sinatra playlist played softly in the background while Alysia of Beauty Calls put the finishing touches on Lori’s makeup. I loved how Lori and Kevin structured their wedding day – with portraits in Gastown before the ceremony. The ceremony started at 2PM and after family photos, the couple hung out with guests over food and drinks and cake (check out that dessert table!) at Ironworks until 4:30PM. Then it was off to Kirin Restaurant for the tea ceremony and reception. What a beautiful day. Much thanks to Yumiko and her team at Setting the Tone for all of their hard work coordinating. (P.S. Isn’t it fun that I photographed Yumiko just a few months back?)