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shaughnessy restaurant wedding: christine&peter

Christine & Peter were married this past Saturday, September 22nd. I started with Christine and her bridesmaids at her families gorgeous apartment in Coal Harbour. What a location! Christine is quite possibly the kindest, most genuine-hearted, hospitable bride I have ever had the privilege of photographing. From our very first meeting at the engagement session, to months of emails and now the wedding day, Christine made me feel SO welcomed. She was certain I was the photographer for her from the very beginning and that is a huge honour. Loved watching Christine open her gift from Peter with delight. He had one silly gift, a t-shirt he designed with childhood photos of theirs combined into one picture, and one beautiful gift, a ring box from Tiffany’s. She opened it up and squealed. Her bridesmaids laughed, “Only Christine would be this excited about a ring box!” And as Christine read Peter’s letter she whispered, “I thought the gift was incredible but this is so much more!”

The ceremony took place at eleven o’ clock in the morning at Canadian Memorial Church. As guests entered, both sides of the family stood at the doorway of the church to welcome. I thought that was so special. Christine & Peter had a beautiful, beautiful Christian ceremony. Their pastor spoke about the seasons of life — and how, although this was a Fall wedding, their marriage is in a Spring season. An exciting, fresh, growing season. But then comes summer, fall and finally, the harsh winter. Christine & Peter made a solemn commitment to cling to God and cling to each other through all seasons.

Following the ceremony, this new husband & wife celebrated with 160 guests over a lunch reception held at Van Dusen Gardens’ Shaughnessy Restaurant. Everything was so elegant. From Christine’s stunning gown [Vera Wang!] to the pale pink bridesmaids dresses, the natural-looking bouquets, the groomsmen’s snazzy ties, the succulents at each table [guest favours], the background music during the party… understated elegance. We finished up the day with portraits at Olympic Village.

Christine & Peter, I could not have asked for a better wedding to mark my 100th. Or a prettier wedding dress. Or a more meaningful ceremony. Or better tasting food. Or better weather. Everything was perfect. God’s richest blessings on your future!

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  1. Awww, they are the cutest! And I love that chapel they were married in. So. Gorgeous. <3

  2. Megan says:

    Love this! Especially that the bride just can’t seem to stop smiling. Looks like it was an amazing day :)

  3. Cristi says:

    Oh man! These are such cute photos! I love how the bride is simply beaming! I can feel how happy she is through these photos. Great job Jamie!

  4. Hayley Rae says:

    The photos look awesome Jamie!! Love them!!! :)

  5. So beautiful. What a beyond perfect 100th wedding! :)

  6. Joelynn says:

    Beautiful photos and I am in LOVE LOVE LOVE with her dress! It is so amazing, stunning, completely and utterly beautiful! <3

  7. Grace says:

    I love, love, love the pictures as she is opening her gifts at the beginning. The emotions are so raw and true throughout the whole wedding. You capture emotions beautifully!

  8. Holly says:

    ohmygosh! they are the absolute CUTEST couple!! as gorgeous as ever, miss jamie!! :D

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I’m Jamie! I capture joyful wedding and portrait photos that feel like you—through easy, natural posing. Since 2008,  I've photographed over 270 weddings and nearly 300 family sessions and it’s a joy to spend my career capturing natural, joyful images!

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