It was during their annual winter getaway in Cuba that it happened. Chris and Kaylea took an 11 day trip away from Canada’s dreaded cold to enjoy their favourite beach spots in Cayo Santa Maria. During one of their swims, Chris brought Kaylea over to the edge of the beach where the crystal blue waters merged into the white sparkling sand and wrote into the sand ‘Will you marry me?’ Simple. Sweet. And a complete surprise to Kaylea who had no clue that he would propose during their time away together!
Elora Gorge Engagement Shoot | Chris + Gillian
She had a hunch that he was going to propose soon. Chris had spent a day farming with Gillian's dad, which was the first clue that something was going on. He also told her to go out and get her nails done for fun. Light bulb moment much? So, when Chris and Gillian went out for one of their hikes, a pastime they enjoy together, it was the perfect moment to ask Gillian to be his life companion. There were laughs, a downpour of rain and lots of happy memories that day.
Cape Town Engagement Shoot | Ashley + Chanel
Ashley proposed to Chanel in her favourite place to be, the beach. So it was inevitable that we found the most beautiful, serene beach to capture their love in South Africa's fall season. Ali and I only met Ashley and Chanel that afternoon, but we could tell that their calm demeanour, fun-loving nature and love for one another is truly special. They get married later this year in Cape Town's beautiful vineyard landscape in an intimate gathering of loved ones.
Traditions are Meant to be Broken: Styled Indie Elopement
Inspired by wild love, food lovers and all things local, this elopement called ’Traditions are Meant to be Broken' set the stage for what it means to plan a wedding that is truly your own. Meg Brunetti, from The Handmade Bride, an Ottawa bridal boutique that caters to brides who know themselves, dreamt up this alternative elopement to highlight couples who aren’t afraid of embodying their bold style on their wedding day. A Forest green Arroh and Bow infinity gown for a wedding dress, a bouquet made by the groom, perusing Ottawa’s Byward Market for the best eats before reading vows amidst the wilderness of the Gatineau Hills will get any indie-couple excited about the possibilities of bringing all the things you love into your wedding day.
5 Tips to Prepare for your Engagement Shoot
Wedding season is upon us! And that means lots of excitement in the house, last minute dress appointments, RSVPs from your family and friends, coffee shop meetings with vendors, stress, stress and more stress. Basically, it’s a busy, eventful time that can take a toll on the fun of it all.
Let me help you knock off one to-do item from your list of manys so that you can enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience: preparing for the engagement shoot. For some couples, it’s completely awkward and nerve-wracking to have your photos professionally taken, let alone, romantic and intimate ones with your partner in front of a complete stranger (me!). Or how about what to wear. Do you go for your favourite graphic T and or fancy it up with a dress and killer heels? Do you practice in front of the mirror so you have an idea how to pose in front of the camera? Do you get your photos taken at the same place your friends did?
These are some of the many good questions we’ve gotten from our couples, so we've put together some tid bits of advice to help you relax and enjoy this part of your engagement.