Jackie & Matt
Woodstock Ontario Wedding
To say the weather wasn't as this couple planned for would be an understatement... moments before they planned to see each other for the first time we were caught in a crazy hail storm, in a barn! Yikes! I was starting to get worried that the whole barn was going to blow away but we stayed safe and mostly dry. Their outdoor ceremony didn't happen, but the edge of the barn doors was still a beautiful spot! The sun came out during the reception allowing guests to mingle outside during the cocktail hour. They say that rain on your wedding day is good luck, if that is the case Jackie and Matt will be abundantly blessed! Congrats guys!
- Heather
Describe the vision/theme you had for your wedding in 5 words or less: 'Typical Jackie and Matt"
What are you favorite memories of your wedding day?
Bride: So many to choose, the dance
Groom: The hail storm
Best wedding related decision:
Not letting anything bother me, the hail/rain, anything that didn't turn out perfect, letting it be.
Favourite detail:
my grandpa's handerchief, which I actually used.
Advice for future brides & grooms:
Do want you want to make it your day, and remember at some point to stop and enjoy the process.
Would you change anything if you could do it all over again?
Besides the weather? Have the dogs there anyways, and find the time to eat my meal....
Best surprise of the day: The card Matt wrote me.
Anything else you'd like to add:
Thank you for taking such amazing pictures to allow our memories to last forever.
VENDORS : Ceremony Location- Our farm | Reception Location- Our farm | Officiant - Pamela Moore | Cake-the cake box (designed by the bride) | Dress: bride's project in T.O. | Wedding Planner- pure potential | Flowers/Decorator-Bella floral designs | Hair/Makeup- gardenia spa | Caterer- taste fine foods | DJ- powerhouse productions
WEDDING SONGS: Processional- pachelbal's Cannon | Recessional- what a wonderful world | Entrance- you've got a friend | First Dance- You and me - Dave Matthews | Parent Dances- Dance me to the end of love- Leonard Cohen
Favorite HRM picture from the day (and why?):
So many it's hard to choose...the ones with Thijs are so cute, and the ones with both our parents kissing is a classic.
Amy & Jerry
London Ontario Wedding
There is nothing better than a couple who is as into the photos as we are! After meeting with Amy a couple of weeks before her wedding, I knew how incredibly excited she was to marry her dream guy and I also knew that she was very much looking forward to having us there to photograph every moment.
Right before the ceremony, the rain clouds rolled in and the tent went up. At the time it put a bit of a damper on the plans, but looking back through the photos everything looks so bright and happy (it could be Amy & Jerry's smiling faces and that great pop of watermelon pink)
I wish I could photograph these two every weekend!
- Lindsay
Describe the vision/theme you had for your wedding in 5 words or less: intimate, relaxed and fun celebration!
What are you favorite memories of your wedding day?
Bride: Too many to choose from. The dance party was definitely filled with lifelong memories.
Groom: Seeing my bride come around the corner in her wedding dress.
Best wedding related decision: There were so many great decisions. First is obviously having HRM shoot our wedding day. Secondly was our DJ. He spun the most amazing music and created the best dance party at our wedding. Lastly, having a small ceremony with our closest friends and family.
Favourite detail: Our favors. Who can't use a 6/49 lotto ticket? On it said, "Dreams really do come true....Just imagine!"
Advice for future brides & grooms: When the wedding day arrives, let go off all your stress, give up control and let things happen the way they are supposed to happen. It all works out so beautifully in the end.
Would you change anything if you could do it all over again? Instead of pleasing the majority of my guests with a basic lemon, rosemary chicken... we would have taken the risk and ordered a fancy creative meal. Something different and more memorable.
Best surprise of the day: The best surprise was my bridesmaids gift to me right before the ceremony. It was very thoughtful and hilarious which broke the ice and made the time pass while waiting to walk down the aisle.
Favorite HRM picture from the day (and why?):
Anything else you'd like to add: HRM played a major role in creating our dream wedding. Thank you!
VENDORS : Ceremony Location- Grandma's backyard | Reception Location- Maltese Club | Officiant - Kettle Creek | Dress - Oleg Cassini, David's Bridal | Flowers/Decorator- Forest of Flowers | Hair/Makeup- Beautiful Creatures Make-up | Caterer- Steel Grill | DJ- Austin from Music Central
WEDDING SONGS: Processional - Canon In D | Entrance- Jagged Edge- Let's Get Married Remix | First Dance- Kelly Clarkson- A moment like this
Amy and her Grandma have such a close bond. On her wedding day, Amy told me she had dreamed of getting married in her Grandma's backyard ever since she was a child.
A quick swim after setting up the ceremony tent!
Fave HRM photo: The bride's - this picture captures the climax of our ceremony. It was very emotional and heartfelt.
Fave HRM Photo: The groom's - this picture captures the true love that we have for one another.
Win a FREE canvas from HRM
In our 2010 photo of the year contest!
Win a FREE canvas print from HRM! This contest is open to HRM wedding clients whose weddings took place between Oct 1st, 2009 - October 1st, 2010 and portrait clients (engagement, baby, belly, etc.) who've had sessions in 2010.
RULES:
- Email the file number of your favorite photo to info@hrmphotography.com, we will upload your photo to the contest gallery on our facebook page
- If you haven't already, become a fan of HRM Photography on facebook
- Invite your friends to "like" or join our facebook page and get them to vote for your image in the contest gallery either by "liking" your image or leaving a VOTE comment
- The image with the most votes will win a canvas print in your choice of size, up to 24x36
- If you have already ordered a canvas of your favorite image and you win, we'll give you your money back!
- Contest closes Dec 31st, 2010. Canvas must be picked up at our London or Toronto office.