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V & JC | A Wedding at Manoir Hovey

Friday, March 8, 2013 weddings

I can’t believe the 2013 wedding season has officially started. After cleaning our gear, charging all our batteries and packing the car, Magda and I were off to a fairytale winter wedding east of Montreal.

Veronique and JC first came by our office back in April of 2012 I think? Sharply dressed with incredibly organized folders in hand, they both charmed us right away with their personalities! They knew exactly what they wanted. A beautiful wedding with their closest friends and family at a place full of character. That’s where Manoir Hovey comes in! Inspired by George Washington’s home, this turn of the century upscale retreat was the perfect place for Veronique and JC. What made it even more magical was that they decided to have their wedding smack dab in the middle of winter…which is always a risky choice! However, everything aligned for them, and out of the 2-3 days a year where the snow is as perfect as in a hollywood movie…they got one of them.

We don’t even have the words to describe what the weather was like. Snowflakes as big as frisbees were slowly settling on branches, there was barely any wind and the temperature was absolutely perfect. They couldn’t have picked a better day, it was magical!

They picked an adorable little church to have their ceremony in, with an equally adorable priest to officiate the marriage! Magda and I then took Veronique and JC on a very quiet but beautiful photo session nearby Manoir Hovey. The air was still and it felt like we had everything to ourselves as our canvas. A warmer winter day makes quite a difference for the bride who usually has uncovered shoulders! We have nothing but gratitude for Veronique and JC for being especially awesome at working every photo opportunity. I don’t think there was a moment when Veronique didn’t smile when she looked at JC. An undeniable connection between them made for some very intimate moments…and they’re both quite easy on the eyes too!

The food was unbelievable. Matched perfectly with wine, the party moved from room to room making use of all the wonderful interiors Manoir Hovey has to offer. I could go on and on about the wonderful time everyone had that night but I think I’ll leave it off here and let the photos do the rest of the talking! Veronique and JC, thank you for having us with you on one of the most important days of your lives. It means the world to us and we hope you love your photos as much as we do!

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Joanne + Karim | a Winter wonderland Wedding in the Old Port of Montreal

Thursday, January 10, 2013 weddings

Joanne and Karim live far away in a land that only few Montrealers ever had the chance of visiting…the United Arab Emirates. It is a land full of sand, sun, incredible heat and stunning landscapes. Quite different from Montreal’s western life and cold winters! Having family here however, they both decided to tie the knot right in the heart of the Old Port of Montreal in the dead of winter. And boy did they ever choose the right day!

We have gotten a crazy amount of snow this year in Montreal and surrounding areas so when Joanne and Karim’s day came near, we thought it would quiet down for a while. Mother nature wasn’t done with the snow and decided to bless us with crazy winds and a ton more snow on their special day! Most people would say that it must have been difficult to shoot in such conditions but nothing could be further from the truth.

Firstly, Joanne and Karim and both their families invited us in to their lives with open arms, hugs and kisses and made us feel right at home. That alone makes our day exponentially more amazing but when it came time to brave the weather, Joanne wasn’t afraid to get out there in her gorgeous strapless dress and without a complaint, enjoy spending time in Karim’s arms…both full of smiles. Magda and I had such a blast finding angles shooting through the blizzard snow and on the rooftops of the famous Place d’Armes square. It really felt like we were capturing a winter dream for Joanne and Karim.

Being in the Place d’Armes square, you may have guessed that they got married in the back of the Notre-Dame Basilica in the Notre-Dame du Sacré-Cœur Chapel. Both the Basilica and the Chapel are breathtaking in their own way and we always enjoy taking photos there.

We wrapped up the evening taking a few night time photos and then heading to SANTOS tapas bar for the reception just down the street. Bright red decor, chic lighting and staff in matching outfits made it a hit for all the guests. The evening was filled with delicious music, amazing drinks and even an amazing performance by Charlie from KO Entertainment on his traditional Derbake drum!

We would like to thank Joanne and Karim for trusting us to capture these memories for them and for treating us as friends from the start. We hope you enjoy these photos as much as we do and perhaps our paths will cross again one day…maybe even on the other side of the world! Here are our favourite images from the day and don’t forget to click on the button below to watch the slideshow.

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isabella at ella photography - Great job guys! It’s amazing! Love snow in photos!January 10, 2013 – 7:10 pm

Sophie Asselin - Wow ! So magical ! It’s so beautiful.January 11, 2013 – 9:07 am

Elie Hilal - What wonderful pictures. The snow only added to the enchantment. We wish you a long and happy life together and may the enchantment continue to grow.January 31, 2013 – 11:26 pm

Esther Gibbons - Love the snowy pictures! Wonderful work…March 5, 2013 – 5:14 pm

Nathalie + Ron | A Ritz Carlton Wedding in Montreal

Monday, December 10, 2012 weddings

We usually work with couples who are freshly in love. Witnessing a new relationship start and a whole new life for these couples is a very beautiful thing! Once in a while however, we get a chance to work with a completely different couple! Like Nathalie and Ron.

Being together for many many years already, having grown up kids and an already long and happy life together, they decided it was finally time to tie the knot! It really is something special to see two people with a very strong relationship want to take that extra step together.

Nathalie and Ron are two of the most sincere and genuinely caring people we have had the pleasure of meeting this year. Ron has a permanent smile on his face and Nathalie just wants to make everyone around her feel comfortable, and their love for each other and their family was incredibly touching. You could really see the bond they have for one another when they exchanged their vows and just through the little things they did throughout the day.

The always wonderful Selina put the wedding together at the stunning newly renovated Ritz-Carlton hotel here in Montreal. This being a very intimate evening soiree, the flowers, the food and the ambiance fit just right at the Ritz! It just recently re-opened after four years of renovation so if you are in the area, I highly recommend popping in to see this piece of history.

Nathalie and Ron, thank you for having us capture this very important day for you and your family. I would wish you a lifetime of happiness, but it’s already quite apparent that you already have one! So all we could wish for you is even more love with each passing year! It was a real pleasure spending time with you, so without further ado, here are our favourite photos from your day.

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