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Highlight-Wedding at the National Art Gallery in Ottawa

Jennifer and Pierre has an amazing destination wedding in New York City at the Gramercy Park Hotel surrounded by their closest friends and family and then a couple days later they hosted a beautiful reception for all their friends and family here in Ottawa at the National Art Gallery. I was able to prepare a day-of slideshow for everyone to see so that all could share in the experience of the New York wedding. It was a real treat for me to see the reactions of both Jennifer and Pierre as they watched their wedding day unfold with their guests. 


Here is a highlight from their reception evening...still glowing from their wedding day...

Congratulations J & P!


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Kingston Engagement Session - Kingston Wedding Photographer

Recently I had the opportunity to travel to beautiful Kingston, Ontario for an engagement session. Rebecca and Jonathan will be married in September 2012 at the Renaissance - a former church, now converted to become a very cool wedding venue in Kingston, Ontario not too far from the beautiful RMC -Royal Military College.  
It must have been the most beautiful July day which was perfect because they were hosting an outdoor engagement party after our engagement session. It was an amazing opportunity to meet the wedding party, the families and friends before the wedding. Now we have so much to look forward to!


Here are a couple of my favorites from our time together...





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Engagement Session - L & C - Kingston-Montreal Wedding Photographer

I met Lucia and Carlos together for the first time before their wedding day in Ottawa. They almost didn't hire a wedding photographer! We had a drink or two at the Black Tomato in Ottawa's Byward Market to get to know each other a bit better and there was an instant click among us.  I would be lying if I said that Carlos was over the moon about being photographed at all, but by the time we started shooting we were having a great time and all looking forward to the big day. Lucia and Carlos were married at the National Arts Centre in a Great Gatsby themed wedding that was stunningly decorated by Jenna Majikot of Dahlia Event Production, who inspired Chef David Blackie to even remark, "Wow! Decor that is worthy of my food!". More from their beautiful wedding to come. 




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Birthday Sale!!

Hey!  Yesterday was my birthday!!!!  And you get the gifts!!!

Any session booked this week with me will receive a print credit of $39!!

Email me for booking information & pricing!

I always loved having my birthday in the summer,  exactly 6 months away from Christmas! It always made me glad!

Turning 39, of course, isn’t that big of a deal…  I ran carpool for summer school & football camp.  My mom & sisters took me out for lunch.  Took my youngest to the allergist for testing (she’s allergic to trees, weeds, grass & dust, just how is that going to work living out here in the country???) Shopped for school shoes for both of my girls, met my boys & mom for dinner at Preble Gardens (which gives you a free meal on your birthday, no limit!!) Came home, & Leah had made me a cake & had some gifts for me!  Tried to get James on skype to join us, but he was away from his computer… It was a good, busy, full, fun day!  Just how I like it… finished off the day editing more of Brittney & Ben’s wedding photos!  ALMOST DONE!!!

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Everything about this wedding still has me feeling all dreamy!!!  Can’t wait to share the rest with you!

Have a great one & enjoy the sale!

Pam

Joel & Danielle {married}

Joel & Danielle’s wedding day was absolutely gorgeous, & the location they used for their photos was stunning as the day!  What a perfect day for a wedding… and their photos reveal just how in love & relaxed they were on their special day!

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Joel & Danielle

June 5, 2011

Some Wedding Inspiration from Engage 11 in San Diego - Ottawa Wedding Photographer blog

I recently attended Wedding Business Summit in San Diego that featured some of THE best in the wedding industry as a whole. It was a wonderful opportunity to see some of the new trends and come face to face with some amazing talent. It was there where many industry people were balking the current candy bar trend that was showing up so strongly last year. However, it's not gone for good...it's the candy car with a bit of a twist.

One of my favorite themed "dessert bars" was the Coffee Bar. It was beautifully dressed in orchids and other exotic florals with down to earth vintage coffee signs which lent a modern elegance to the presentation. It included cold drinks from Starbucks and fresh espresso served hot. The dessert array included chocolate mocha cookies, expresso beans, tiramisu, biscotti and mocha mousse in tasting portions. It also had amazing fresh doughnuts...I can't imagine a coffee bar being a bad idea for the after 10pm crowd that is gearing up for the dance floor. Here are some of the images I captured from this wedding party delight!

Wedding Candy Bar

Wedding Candy BarWedding Trends, wedding cake, Wedding Candy Bar

Wedding Trends, wedding cake, Wedding Candy Bar

Other themed wedding dessert bars included lemon bars served with lemon cookies, tarts, lemonade, yellow jellies and sweets, while another was themed on Strawberries and dressed beautifully with pink peonies to accent.

Wedding Trends, wedding cake, Wedding Candy Bar

Wedding Trends, wedding cake, Wedding Candy Bar

I just love this inspiration for a new twist on the candy bar. It allows for so much more variety, texture and creativity.

Wedding Candy bar, trend, wedding cakeAlso, it doesn't have to match your bouquets...simply match the floral arrangements to your theme alone...break the rules, have some fun and be inspired as you create an amazing experience for your guests!

Hope you enjoyed some of this wonderful inspiration for your wedding!

Photography by Melanie Rebane Photography {m photography}

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