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Whistler Wedding Photographer|Nicklaus North Golf Course| Brett & Jeff | Part 1
Brett and Jeff had my undivided attention the moment we agreed to meet for the first time over a glass of wine. Brett and I had red wine while Jeff very responsively ordered a hot chocolate. I think we must of talked for a couple of hours about everything from life to falling in love when you least expect it. It felt right for me, it felt right for them and that was that.
We did their E-Session in Gastown since not only is this a place they love but also where they first meet. It was the perfect contrast to their Whistler mountain outdoor wedding.
During the months of wedding planning, I am proud to say I got Brett completely hooked on Pinterest and she incorporated some great DIY details that just made their wedding fun, casual yet elegant and gorgeous.
Here is Part 1 of their special day.
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- Pin wheels were such a great little detail that Brett made, a definite great DIY project.
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- As soon as I saw those old skis in the chalet I had to find a way to photograph the rings, I love mixing old and new, textures and colours.
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- Brett’s little flower girl could not stop looking at herself in the mirror. When I ask her if she liked her hair she said, I look like a princess!
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- A spontaneous smile with natural light is to die for.
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- Nicklaus North just has such a spectacular scenic view no matter what angle you photograph from. Thanks to Chloe, Nicklaus North event coordinator it was flawless.
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- The mother of the bride looking at her daughter.
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- A fun group photo to get everyone involve and count on Brett and Jeff to add their little props to make it unique.
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- This is one of my favourite image, the nieces and nephew just being silly and bringing the best out of Bret and Jeff.
1. How did he propose and what made you say yes?
He put the ring in the bottom of my stocking on Christmas morning in Hawaii. Way better than a lump of coal!
I said yes because it meant I got to spend the rest of my life with my best friend.
2. How did Whistler become your number one choice of where to tie the knot?
There’s something about Whistler and jumping on the Sea-to-Sky that instantly makes you smile and relax. It’s always been a special place for us, and the mountains, lakes and stunning scenery created the perfect vibe for our day.
3. What was your criteria when looking for your dress and how did you know once you found it?
Even after watching countless hours of Say Yes to the Dress, I didn’t know what I was looking for. But after trying only a few dresses on, I knew I had found it when I started crying before I even exited the dressing room, and my mom and sister quickly followed suit.
Come back for Part 2 at the end of the week, you won’t want to miss the rest of Brett & Jeff’s Story and how I got them to sit in dandelions and they totally rocked it.
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Also tagged couple, decor, DIY, laughter, nicklaus north, outdoor, Pin Wheels, real love, real wedding, summer, wedding, whistler
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Whistler Wedding Photographer | The Edgewater Lodge | Ellie & Kirk
There is a certain grace about Ellie that I just love. A down to earth girl (with style) who looks after her second love Macy, her beloved horse (I think Kirk made his way to the top by the time the wedding took place!) Our connection came with such ease. I remember meeting Ellie and Kirk over coffee and I think the actual wedding talk lasted about 5 minutes and then we surprised ourselves by how fast we started talking about life, love and all it’s beauty. I tell you I just love meeting couples, it always make me discover new things, new habits and great core values.
So we connected, we did one of my sexiest/romantic E-Session to date. From that moment on, I knew I was in for a treat for their wedding day. It was elegant, yet casual. Romantic with the proper dose of steam! And all of it surrounded by their closest friends and family at the ever so gorgeous Edgewater Lodge. Thank you Ellie & Kirk for making me a part of your wonderful celebration and for your kind friendship.
Venue: The Edgewater Lodge
Celebrant: Modern Celebrant
Photographer: Gadbois Photography
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Also tagged artistic, B&W, colours, decor, edgewater lodge, Flowers, love, outdoor, real wedding, shoes, summer, wedding, whistler
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Whistler Wedding Photographer | The Edgewater Lodge | Jessica & Greg
When Jessica and I met over coffee, instantly it was like old friends. I always find that in the first few minutes of an enquiry you get a good feeling or not. Well this one was instant. She knew what she wanted and what she was looking for was someone she could trust and deliver. “Bring it on” I said.
The intention for the Wedding day; “A beautiful celebration with a great party. We want to have fun” she said. And fun they did have! Check out their E-Session we did only a few days before.
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Also tagged artistic, B&W, colours, decor, edgewater lodge, Flowers, outdoor, real wedding, wedding, whistler
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Whistler Wedding Photographer | Hilton Hotel | Joanna & Dave
If you follow our blog, you’ll have just enjoyed Joanna and Dave’s E-Session. I’m so happy now to finally be able to share their wedding day photos. It was such a fun day and their little girl was so precious.
Thank you for letting me be a part of such an important day. Congratulations to you and your growing family.
Be sure to read some wise words from Joanna below!
How did he propose?
Dave proposed on Valentine’s Day on top of the STORY BRIDGE in Brisbane whislt I was 14 weeks pregnant. We were featured in the 7 oclock news as a Valentines Special. Ever since I moved to Australia we knew we never wanted to be apart.
How did Whistler become your number one choice of where to tie the knot?
We first met in Whistler and really liked the area. We also needed an excuse to get his family and friends over to experience Whistler and the Canadian snow/ mountains. What better way to get them over! We also wanted a wedding that was different than a beach wedding everyone does here in Australia.
What was your criteria when looking for your dress and how did you know once you found it?
I had a budget. I wanted something nice but simple because I was planning on wearing a cape. I didn’t really know that I wanted that particular dress- but loved it once all the pieces were together.
What was the number one piece of advice given to you while planning your wedding and what would you pass on to newly engaged brides to help them in the coming months?
Keep the guest list small, you don’t want to spend your day talking to everyone and feeling pressured that you need to make the rounds. A larger guest list doesn’t mean you will have a better time. It’s the quickest day in your life so make sure there is plenty of time for everything and time to reflect, relax and enjoy every moment. Time is key…
Whistler Wedding Photographer | Private Residence | Kate & Graham
This wedding was amazing. Kate and Graham did an engagement shoot with me and it always strikes me afterwards how instrumental they are for creating a relaxed, natural environment throughout the wedding day. It gives me a chance to get to know the couples comfort level and gives the couple a chance to get used to being in front of my camera. I have to say though that my lens was in love with Kate, Graham and their wedding. Engagement shoot or not!
There are so many yummy photos that I’ve decided to split this up into two posts but I’ll tell you a little about them here. The wedding took place on Graham’s families property with all the special touches and decor elements created by Kate and her mom. Graham and his dad worked relentlessly on the property for a whole year prior getting it ready for the big day.
Enjoy today’s and be sure to check back for tomorrow. Here’s a little tease for it …. umbrellas, chandeliers, Japanese style paper fans and antiques. Stay close, you’ll love it!
Whistler Wedding Photographer | Edgewater Lodge | Darienne & Joe
I loved this wedding and you’ll see why as you take a moment to go through the photography. Everyone was so relaxed and the day was gorgeous. They had two ‘must have’s’ and one ‘maybe’. Darienne wanted to arrive in a canoe with her dad and depart in the canoe with Joe. They wanted to have their 8 month old pup be a part of the photography and if all went well, to have their little niece and nephew help walk them down the aisle. Well, sometimes things just have a way of working out and they got all three wishes.
Proudly Featured on 30-Something Bride. Read below for a little about the ceremony and reception straight from Darienne.
A little about their ceremony:
Our wedding was held at the Edgewater Lodge in Whistler, British Columbia. The morning was a beautiful summer day, it was warm and sunny. We spent the morning getting ready at the lodge, Joe and some of his boys went for a run and then started getting ready. Pascale arrived to start the photos just as I was attempting to get my dress on… luckily she was there, because we needed some help figuring out how to tie it properly, I seem to remember a hand up my dress! We also got great photos of the flower girl hiding under my dress. My dad and I then headed out in a warrior style canoe to make our entrance. As our guide paddled us around the corner we saw everyone seated on the lawn waiting for the bride, as they saw us they started waving. Before we got to shore, the bridal party walked down the aisle. The ring bearer and flower girl (Leo and Sienna, both around 3 years old) did a great job; however, the ring pillow was a bit big, and at the end of the aisle Leo gave it a drop kick! Sienna was so meticulous in her petal laying that only about 5 petals made it onto the aisle! My dad walked me down the aisle to a friend of ours playing the theme from the Princess Bride (my favourite movie) on guitar and I finally saw Joe waiting for me in his full tux with the beautiful mountain scenery and blue sky behind him. The Reverend gave a wonderful speech incorporating personal notes about us, our families and our wedding party. In the background Leo decided that there were really too many petals on the aisle and started picking them back up! Joe’s aunts sung a stunning version of “Make you feel my love” while we signed the registry. We had a few comments on our kiss… apparently it was a bit long! Finally, we came down the aisle in a shower of bubbles, we took fun group photos with all of the guests and made our get away in the canoe!
A little about their reception:
Just as we were finishing up our photos, the sky started to darken and as soon as we were all inside the rains came, so we feel extremely lucky! We made our entrance to the Rocky Theme song (Joe’s favourite movie) and got a couple good jabs in on each other. Everyone was finally seated and through out the evening we had wonderful, funny and moving speeches from all our closest family and friends. What really kept the night going was a trivia game put together by our close friends; it was a mountain that our game piece (Joe and I on a bike with our dog in the basket) climbed with each right answer. Also with each right answer we had to kiss with increasing “x-rated-ness” (starting with butterfly kisses up to a full dip and make out!)
After a quick slideshow, the dancing started and with such an intimate space in the lodge everyone was up and taking part! It felt like a short night, but it was so much fun.
Venue: Edgewater Lodge
Photography: Gadbois Photography
Wedding Planner: Sea to Sky Celebrations
Floral: Eleni Floral
DJ: Whistler DJ’s
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Also tagged cake, colours, decor, edgewater lodge, floral, real wedding, whistler
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Whistler Wedding Photographer | Nicklaus North | Brook & Daryl
Meet Brook and Daryl. They just got married! They tied the knot this past past December at Nicklaus North Golf Course and it was intimate; it was lovely; it was relaxing. If that isn’t already enough to make for a perfect day, they’re beautiful too. And amazing to work with….a photographers dream really!
They’ve been sweet enough to share their story and advice to other brides.
How did he propose and what made you say yes?
Daryl & I went on a date one evening to Grouse Mountain to go on the Sleigh Ride and to go skating, as this is something I have always wanted to do. When our sleigh ride was over, Daryl went to go get us skates and while he was lacing me up he said, “I didn’t just bring you up here to go on a sleigh ride and skating, I wanted to know it you would marry me and spend the rest of your life with me?” It was an absolutely perfect night.
How did Whistler become your number one choice of where to tie the knot?
Daryl, I and another couple I went on a mini trip to Whistler in October 2006. This is the weekend we became a couple and I was no longer his “lady friend” ha ha! So we thought Whistler would be the perfect place to become husband and wife as well.
What was your criteria when looking for your dress and how did you know once you found it?
When looking for my dress I wanted to be very open minded. I had an idea of something that I wanted but at the same time had absolutely no idea. When I went into the bridal boutique all I mentioned is that I wanted something simple, strapless, and I didn’t want to look like a puffy cupcake. I had only tried on about four dresses, but I knew my dress was the one because once I came out of the change room, all of my favourite ladies that came with me, their eyes and smiles said it all. This dress fit me perfect at the boutique, and I felt amazing in it. When my stylist added a couple of accessories, we all fell in love.
Describe your design elements and the inspiration behind them.
Our wedding was very small and intimate of about 17 close family and friends, and this is the way we wanted our guest to feel. We went with an egg plant, white and black colour scheme. The club house where we were married was stunning enough, therefore we didn’t need a lot of decoration. Our colours were incorporated in our flowers and linen, also adding lots of tea light candles to create that intimate feeling. We were blessed with perfect weather on our wedding day allowing us to take in a BEAUTIFUL backdrop of sunshine and snow, which made our day perfect.
What was the number one piece of advice given to you while planning your wedding and what would you pass on to newly engaged brides to help them in the coming months?
Take in everyone’s ideas, but make sure you make it the way you envisioned it. Advice I would pass along would be exactly that. Make sure to take in all ideas and suggestions, some may work and some may not. This is your wedding day, plan it that way you have always dreamed. But also remember it is good to talk out all of your ideas as sometimes less is more.
Venue: Nicklaus North Golf Course Photography: Gadbois Photography Floral: Smile & Shine Flowers Marriage Commissioner: Sharon Doiron Hair & Make-up: The Travelling Stylist Wedding Favours www.mymms.com Gown: The Bridal Gallery
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Whistler Wedding Photography | Whistler Blackcomb | Melanie & Jean Francois
This wedding day was so much fun because it was just so Whistler. An intimate gathering of family only, a ceremony in the P2P Gondola, followed by a good play in the snow. Read their story below and what their advice is to other bride’s:
How did he propose?
In a car in front of Piggy’s Mart. I think I said yes, but in my head was thinking OMG I’m being proposed to in front of a giant flashing pig.
How did Whistler become your number one choice of where to tie the knot?
We both love Whistler for mountain biking. Jean Francois had never experienced winter in Whistler, I had been for the Olympics in 2010. We wanted a ski destination and our families with us and couldn’t think of a more magical place to be for the holidays and our big day!
What was your criteria when looking for your dress and how did you know once you found it?
It had to be warm and stylish and ideally white to go with my flashy green pants. I had seen this coat at the Copenhagen airport and loved it! That’s when we discovered the Peak Performance brand. We were thrilled to find one of their stores in Whistler and the jacket I had seen overseas. It was meant to be.
Describe your design elements and the inspiration behind them.
Mother nature – we simply couldn’t have dreamed up a better designer.
What was the number one piece of advice given to you while planning your wedding and what would you pass on to newly engaged brides to help them in the coming months?
Keep it real.
Venue: Whistler Blackcomb
Photography: Gadbois Photography
Wedding Planner: Whistler Wedding Planners
Marriage Commissioner: Sandy Pyatt
Her attire: Jacket & Hat (Peak Performance); Pants (Volcom); Board (Ride); Boots (Burton)
His attire: Jacket & pants (Four Square); Hat (Peak Performance); Tele skis (Icelantic Boards); boots (Scarpa); poles (Panda Poles).
Her Jewelry: Création Lucas
His Jewelry: Stonebrook Jewelry – Etsy.com
Restaurant: Christine’s (brunch), Araxi (Dinner)
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Also tagged children, gondola, outdoor, real wedding, whistler, winter
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Whistler Wedding Photographer | 2012 Photography Trend: Candid
Life is spontaneous. And great photography often is as well. Long after the wedding cake has been eaten, your photos will be pulled out and looked at over and over for years to come. The best photos will show you a small new detail each time you gaze at them or stir up the deep emotions of that exact moment.
Candid wedding photography is best fulfilled with a second shooter. At Gadbois, we focus on one photographer capturing the front of the scene and working closely with the couple while the second photographer can freely focus on the rest of the guests that are just as much a part of the story as the couple. The father of the bride embracing his wife or a grandma’s proud smile of acceptance. It’s a unique point of view that wouldn’t have otherwise been captured.
Candid photography doesn’t replace formal but there’s a time and a place for both. Here’s some of my favorite candid shots from the past year.
Luxe Mountain Weddings | Whistler Wedding Photographer
Luxe Mountain Weddings, how exciting! What a great way to start the morning … to download an email saying they loved the Whistler real wedding and wanted to share it with their readers. Thank you so much for the great kick off to 2012. Swing by their totally awesome blog for the rest of the story and other great real weddings.
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