Local Lovin' | Holly & Garrett {Waterford Engagement Photographer}

   When someone would ask what is in Waterford, I would think for a bit, and say Yin's (the Chinese restaurant) . Well folks, Waterford has a great amount of beautiful places to eat at, look at and enjoy. Holly & Garrett, somewhat recent transplants to Waterford showed me their backyard and all it has to offer. First stop: Ritzy Cakes. Where Garrett proposed to Holly, via cupcakes. That right, cupcakes. Gentlemen, just stop what you are doing, and take notes.
   We walked down to the water's edge, and with that storm creeping in from the west, just ah, I loved it and these two nailed it! From there there was a picnic with some take home cupcakes, local brew from Ramblin' Road, a soccer ball & some good books. Old rail bridges, silo and pumpkin fields - oh my!
  No matter where I put these love birds, I could see their eyes, the subtle smiles and the love.(Y'all know I love love right?) I cannot wait to photograph their wedding in 2015! If this is any preview of what's to come with Holly & Garrett, we are in for an amazing wedding. I bet there will be cupcakes involved ;-)

Willing Hearts | Hannah & Chad {Burlington Wedding Photographer}

When you find that person who lights your fire, dropping everything to be with them doesn't seem like a daunting task. You'd move mountains, brave the coldest of winters and anything else for them. Seriously, love is a powerful thing. 

Nothing is impossible for a willing heart -  French proverb

This is so true with Hannah & Chad, who are high school sweethearts, college sweethearts and let's move to another Province sweethearts. (That's a thing right?) It is now!  
Hannah is one of the sweetest girls (young woman!) I know, I could see her nerves, but she kept pretty calm. Her taste is impeccable, I mean look at those shoes, hello gorgeous! (I love a great pair of heels and these are just perfect for 'something blue') . The guys hammed it up, like they always do. Which I personally love! Guys will be guys, why discourage it. The ladies were enjoying getting their hair and makeup done by BeautiMark Pro, who did an absolutely fantastic job! There were a lot of personal touches, from the DIY bouquets, the fun chalk board at the ceremony and so much more! I loved their love letter box: their parents wrote letters about love, and then the bride and groom did as well, they sealed it in a lovely wooden box. They are to only open it if, if,  there is anything wrong in the marriage, to remind them of why they fell in love in the first place.
The ceremony was held at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington, a lovely tented wedding ceremony. We did some photos around the grounds, and we were early for the reception (Whaaa?)
The reception was held at The Grand Olympia in Stoney Creek, and me oh my, woah. Just woah. You'll see why.

I want to thank Hannah & Chad for trusting both Jessica and I with their wedding photography. We wish you all the best with your marriage & future!

This is a picture heavy post, yet it is a sneak peek. Full gallery will be posted soon