Shauna & Robin - September 5th

My first wedding back in Canberra after a summer in Canada was an appropriately Canadian affair with Shauna hailing from beautiful B.C. as well. Shauna and Robin had met while teaching in Japan, which makes for a great story. The small ceremony took place near the National Gallery Sculpture Garden overlooking the Carillion on a cool but sunny Spring afternoon. We managed to take advantage of the beautiful evening light and capture some great shots. The evening finished off with a dinner at Ottoman Cuisine.

Vivian & Dusty - August 22nd

It was quite a contrast going from the hustle and bustle of downtown Vancouver to the laid-back quietness of Gabriola Island the next day, after two ferries to get there. Vivian's parents have a house built from timber on the property and held the reception in their barn. The location suited the couple's equally relaxed personalities and made for a special day for everyone there. The ceremony took place on volcanic rock over-looking the ocean in Drumbeg Park.

Donna & Dan - August 21st

Downtown Vancouver was the setting for this full day of exciting photos. The skies were brooding but the sun poked through and we escaped any rain. The bridal party were up for anything as we took to the streets after leaving the Holy Rosary Cathedral and headed to the back alleys of historic Gastown, followed by a trip to the C.P.R. Roundhouse - the oldest building in Vancouver (constructed in 1888, it was built as the end of the line for the national railway and a workspace for the steam engines). This was my second RCMP wedding of the summer, and Dan's red serge provided a colourful contrast to the urban backdrop. We also explored a park near Granville St. Bridge before our limo whisked us to the Vancouver Rowing Club. The reception featured some fun surprises, like Donna's father playing in a band that hadn't performed in 54 years and Donna slipping into a black dress for a jivin' swing number!

Thanks to Dan and Donna for trusting me with choosing their photo locations - it was a blast!







The RCMP Honour Guard waiting to form a ceremonial arch...