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Here’s a little teaser from Adrian and Dino’s beautiful wedding this weekend. Stay tuned for the full post! 
{ amber }
I sat in Granville Island taking in the beautiful weather that had suddenly arrived. Earlier in the day the sky was grey and foreboding, but now I was surprised to find myself sitting in a sunshine filled alley watching tourists make their way through the brightly coloured buildings. I took my coat off, sat back and enjoyed. What a lovely day for an engagement session!
Here are just some of the shots we got that day:
I love this stairway… seriously, seriously cool!
Aww…
Jenna… your eyes are stunning!
Oh how I love colour!
Love these last couple shots!
Jenna and Brent – It was wonderful getting to know you both better! I had a blast and can’t wait for your wedding next year!
{ amber }
I had a blast putting together my first ever photobooth for Doris and Trevor’s wedding! It was amazing fun and it was definitely a huge hit with everybody… check out some of the fun we had:
Which leads me to an exciting announcement!
Amber Hughes Photography will now be offering a full service photobooth available as an add on to your wedding package!
Here’s the details:
3 hours photobooth coverage at reception
box full of props and backdrop provided
unlimited on site printing for your guests
all final images on disc
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$700 + tax
Thanks for being such great sports everyone! I can’t wait to do my next photobooth!
{ amber }
Just a note… as this was a 14 hour wedding, this is going to be my largest blog post of all time! I just can’t help myself… 
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The anticipation was high and all that could be heard was the movement of fans, the murmur of guests and the beautiful refrains from the guitar and violin duo in the corner. The sun beat down mercilessly and everyone did their best to hide in the co0l shade of the Hall of One Hundred Rivers.
There was a hush… and Doris appeared, radiant and beautiful, ready to walk down the aisle to Trevor. Their wedding day was finally here…
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The morning started out at the Granville Island Hotel for the ladies. First up was makeup with Sanae Okada.
Matthew May was fantastic for the hair. Not only was he super fun, but he also rocked an awesome shirt!
Doris… I love your dress. Seriously, I could have shot it all morning…
Sigh… you know about me and accessories right? I just go into my own little world…
Beautiful custom designed hair broach by Elsa Corsi and tennis bracelet, both from Jeweliette
Fans for the ceremony… they were definitely needed!
The girls help Doris with her dress….
I love this next set of photos… it makes my heart squeeze every time I look at them.
Meanwhile, the boys got ready at Doris and Trevor’s house… the next few shots were taken by my awesome second shooter Jason Brown.
The handsome groom
These guys even had fun waiting for the limo…
Ceremony time!
Mr and Mrs
Gratuitous bouquet glamor shots!!!
Seriously? You ladies looked amazzziinnngggg!!!
Before the reception, we had time for a little tea ceremony
The reception was held back at the Granville Island Hotel… and the food was amazing!
The cake from Ganache… seriously beautiful!
We snuck out for a couple portraits during the reception…
First dance
The rings and I had a some alone time at the end of the night… I think I had a little too much fun!
Doris and Trevor… it was truly an amazing experience. It was an honor to be a part of your wedding day!
Stay tuned for the photobooth photos!!
{ amber }
It was a beautiful summer’s day and the sun was doing it’s best to roast a small garden in Deep Cove. Guests mingled in the shade of the house trying to keep cool, while others found a spot on the grass closer to where the ceremony would shortly begin. On the pier at the edge of the garden a very young Bryn stood waiting for me… and as the music started my heart jumped and danced in my chest.
I knew we were experiencing history in the making. The point from which our whole future would hinge.
My love and I were getting married.
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I’ll never forget the look on Bryn’s face as I walked towards him… everything else faded into the background and all I could see was the joy we both shared reflected in his eyes. I was walking towards Bryn, but I was also walking towards our future together. What an amazing feeling.
I must have looked so nervous that day! There were so many emotions rushing through me that I could hardly keep my bouquet still. I remember how my voice trembled with the enormity of what I was saying as I repeated my vows. This was my best friend… someone I had watched grow into a man from the age of 16. Who had been with me through good and bad, and loved me no matter what. This was my soul mate… and at a very young age I had found him.
Bryn and I met when I was 14 and he was 16. It took us a little while to get to know each other, but once we both realized how zany the other person was we were inseparable. We spent almost every weekend together, talked on the phone, emailed constantly. Bryn was my dearest closest friend over my most formative years but we were never anything more. He was my best friend and I never realized that could translate so solidly to love.
It wasn’t until one day when he had just moved into his first apartment. I had come over so we could go out and grab some lunch and was waiting for him to get ready. He sat down on the couch to put his shoes on and looked up at me…
My heart stopped.
In that one glance I suddenly knew I loved him… that I had loved him for years and just hadn’t admitted it to myself. Here sitting in front of me was someone I could see myself with forever, and that realization was overwhelming.
Standing on the edge of our relationship I had to ask myself “Do I risk losing my closest friend, or do I jump full in and potentially gain the love of my life?”. I chose love and never looked back…. the rest is history.
Since we decided to move past being just friends my life has changed in so many ways. We’ve shared hardships and good times, laughter and tears… but throughout it all we’ve always had each other to look to. Our marriage only solidified what we already knew in our hearts. We’re made for each other… no two ways about it.
Bryn – If it’s possible, I love you more now than I ever have before. You really are the love of my life and I’m so lucky to have found you. Here’s to the many amazing stories we’ve already written and the multitude more waiting for us in the future!
I love you always
{ amber }
(photo taken by Arielle Langhorne during our visit to Paris last year)
