A trashed dress but an intact wedding……

Tina and Matt promised themselves to each other in the ever beautiful Playa del Carmen, Mexico. This wedding was a change of scenery for all those that attended, as Matt is Australian, and his parents travelled from Australia. Tina and Matt’s betrothal was truly meant to be, as their original date was postponed from earlier this year due to the Swine flu scare in May in Mexico. Had their plans been for a couple days later in November, the wedding would have to be postponed again due to Hurricane Ida grazing the Yucatan peninsula the day after their wedding!

Consequently the trash the dress photo session was postponed until after the storm but luckily it didn’t have to be cancelled entirely. Scenery was working in everyones’ favour, as clouds were rolling in and created dramatic skies that made for evocative backgrounds in the photos. Reminiscent of perfume commercials, the so in love couple looked stunning in their dramatic environment.

As a result, these are some of Instant Memories favorite images. Tina and Matt were enjoyable to work with as they were both very open to our suggestions and were willing to try anything! Tina has bought a second dress just for this occasion, and didn’t even bat an eye at our sometimes insane requests

Matt and Tina, we were privileged to be a part of your special celebration, thank you for the larger than life Godiva gift basket (YUM) we’ll see you at your brother’s wedding in Kelowna in 2010 and good luck with the move to Australia!

With what was a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the Royal Alberta Museum, Paul married Bonnie under a gorgeous fall sky. Those in attendance simply held their breath as Bonnie walked down the aisle, and justifiably so. Bonnie looked stunning in a strapless gown detailed with antique lace, and next to her stood Paul, the handsome groom. To end their ceremony, and symbolize their commitment, the newlyweds release trained doves into the sky.

Portraits were taken after the ceremony, and the grounds at the Royal Alberta Musem and its accompaning Government House held no shortage of beautiful locales. With a handsome couple and phenomenal autumn light, each moment captured was truly spectacular. Their photographs became reminiscent of those from a fashion magazine, as Bonnie could easily be on the cover of Wedding Bells.

Thank you Bonnie & Paul for being such a delight to work with! Best wishes for your bright future!

Leanne and Stephen craved a wedding that was intimate, sincere, and most importantly, in the country.

Held at the groom’s farm in Pickardville, Alberta, Leanne and Stephen were betrothed at an outdoor ceremony, surrounded by their friends and family. The bride and groom had a strong personal connection with the land, as it was where the groom was raised and the bride was proposed to.

The farm offered no shortage for picture locations, and Leanne & Stephen enjoyed exploring the landscape with their photographers. From dusty dirt roads, to swing sets, horse stables to the very wheat field where Stephen asked for Leanne’s hand, each location served as a beautiful backdrop.

The affable coupled endured heat and intense sun with no complaint…they were a joy to work with!
Congratulations Leanne & Stephen on a beautiful wedding!

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Here, clients can book their complimentary wedding photography consultations, as well as browse through our volumes of photographs and coffee table books. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Our informative staff is on hand and is available to assist you and help you with any questions you may have.

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What could be more perfect for a young couple so completely in love?

Nicole and Curtis are a young, cosmopolitan couple, so using the Whyte Ave area in Edmonton as the stage for their engagement photos was the de facto choice.

Nicole and Curtis are a fantastic couple to work with, as they are a super sweet couple so obviously in love. Fresh from their engagement, Nicole was giddy and elated throughout the entire photo session. Combine that with beautiful autumn colours, great light, and genuine emotions and you have engagement photos that conjure envy.

Shooting in fall also worked well for the couple, as they plan their wedding for March. Fall images definitely contrast spring ones, so Nicole and Curtis will have a plethora of varied photographs!

Congratulations Nicole and Curtis on your engagement! Good luck with all the wedding preparations!

Heather and Ricky had a marriage ceremony as modern and unique as the bride and groom themselves.

Heather and Ricky tied the knot twice, with each ceremony representing the bride or grooms ethnicity. The first ceremony was at Gurdwara in a traditional Sikh ceremony. Half Italian and half Filipino, Heather warmly embraced the splendid Sikh wedding sari with jewelled accessories, but also added her own flare to the outfit by changing the colors. Ricky looked handsome in the traditional Sikh outfit and carried a sword that has been in his family for generations. With all this tradition, The couple decided to use the urban downtown Calgary as the backdrop for their wedding photos to juxtapose their traditional costumes. City Hall in downtown Calgary provided the necessary architecture and backdrops.

On the second day, Heather and Ricky’s loved ones witnessed a beautiful Catholic ceremony with the Filipino tradition of literally tying the knot and putting a veil over the couple. Heather looked breathtaking in a form fitting mermaid Maggie Sottero dress. Pictures were then taken at the historical Stephen Avenue Walk, in the heart of Downtown Calgary. Not to be outdone be the gorgeous ceremonies that preceded it, Heather and Ricky’s reception was one of the best parties in years. With 700 people in attendance, the dance floor was something straight out of a Bollywood movie. Live drum players added to the ambiance, and had everyone exploding with energy and doin‘ their Bollywood thing… especially Ricky’s dad.

BIG thanks to the bride and groom and to their wonderfully friendly and patient bridal party.

Nela and Devin lucked out on their wedding day!

Stunning bride? Check. Picture perfect weather? Check. Gorgeous bride? Check. Throw in a beautiful location and a talented photographer, and you have wedding photos that turn heads and evoke envy.

Nela and Devin chose to have their portraits taken at Elk Island National Park, and their choice worked well for them. Nela’s bridesmaids looked lovely being photographed in lipstick red dresses while surrounded by a vibrant and green forest. Not to be outdone, Nela looked like a contemporary Snow White in the forest. Her trademark tiara helped complete the look as she elegantly strolled through the park.

Congratulations Nela & Devin on a beautiful wedding!

 It took a skater boy, a bride, and an edgy photographer to create such unique images!

Yvette and Blair were married at a gorgeous ceremony in St. Albert, Alberta. Being a fun, young couple, Yvette and Blair wanted their wedding to be different. A skater themed wedding definitely sufficed! Blair’s groomsmen wore skater shoes, and a majority of the couple’s wedding portraits were taken in a skater park in St. Albert. A bride in a skater park definitely creates juxtaposition, thus lending a unique and avant-garde flavour to their wedding photos.

Yvette and Blair’s photographer then blended the modern with the old by using the St. Albert Grotto as a backdrop. The grotto was appropriate for the couple, as Yvette’s grandfather help construct it.