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Royal wedding inspiration – the flowers

classic bride with garden-inspired flowers captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

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It’s day two of “a touch of Windsor” and I can still smell the fragrance of the lovely bouquet Janelle from Flowers by Janie created for our bride (literally, it’s in my office as I write this).   Today she’s going to educate us on royal wedding inspiration and choosing blooms with a royal twist.   […]

Royal wedding dresses

bride on the staircase at Spruce Meadows captured by Tara Whittaker Photography

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My first memory of royal wedding dresses takes me back to 1981 when I watched Lady Diana Spencer marry Prince Charles at St. Paul’s Cathedral.  Now Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding is right around the corner and I for one have a spot reserved in front of the TV early Saturday morning.  With Earl […]

Best bridal bouquets of 2017

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Since we’re buried under heaps of snow, it seems like a good time to write about something cheerful like the best bridal bouquets of 2017.  I have to admit that photographing a bride with her bouquet is one of my favourite things so let’s kick things off with peonies. Peonies, peonies, peonies Janelle from Flowers by […]

Winter Hayley Paige bride

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I hope you’re cozy and warm as you’re scrolling through this post about my winter Hayley Paige bride, Lindsay.  She wore the dreamiest ball gown, with layers of dove grey tulle, sprinkled in stars.  “Lumi” by Hayley Paige is elegant and dramatic and perfect for winter I Do’s. Winter Hayley Paige bride in “Lumi” It was […]

Calgary wedding show – Engaged

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If you’re getting married and not quite sure where to start, Engaged is the Calgary wedding show you won’t want to miss.  I’m excited to participate in this innovative event for discerning couples designed by two Calgary wedding planners.   Engaged is a purpose driven event that redefines the traditional trade show as an interactive experience […]

Lake House wedding

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First of all, Emily and Aaron’s Lake House wedding was a special one for me because I’d photographed the bride on a number of other occasions.  It was a real treat to finally meet Aaron and to document Emily’s vows to her love.  Secondly, she poured her heart and soul into the planning of her […]

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