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.
St Patrick's Basilica Ottawa Wedding | Alissia + Ryan
This wedding must have been the most energy-filled one I've ever second shot from last summer for my friend, Ashley Notley. The bridal party was hilarious, the families were loads of fun, and the dancing began immediately after their epic entrance. Did I not mention the fresh shrimp bar being served in the middle of the dance floor?
Lago Bar Grill, Ottawa Lakeside Wedding | Cynthia + Tyler
Our New Website is Live!
Friends! We're so excited to be launching our new name and new website today. Thanks to Go Live HQ for the rad template that has helped us showcase the combination of fun, adventure and free-spiritedness that define our couples balanced with a modern and approachable vibe.