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Amy & Jared were so welcoming to me, along with the amazing wedding party & families. I felt like I was part of the day. A part of the day as a friend. Everything was held out at beautiful Stanhope Resort, in Stanhope, Prince Edward Island with a water front view, on both sides of us. The weather was great, and the location, wedding party and families were all stunning.

The thing about Amy and Jared is that they are beautiful, really beautiful, on the inside and out. I love these kind of people. The supporting cast of their friends and family made the day all the more memorable. I cannot stress enough to new brides to take it as a big decision to make on who is in your wedding parties and why! When I first heard that the wedding party was going to be this big, I got a little worried, but then as the day went on I loved it more and more. I had the chance to talk with almost everyone of the wedding party individually and get to know them. I think Amy & Jared made great choices!

Click here to see a slide show of the days events!

 
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Kim MSMF:

Ahh So absolutely beautiful.

(08.31.10)
jennifer Collings:

Oh wow, you amaze me seriously. Gorgeous.

(09.01.10)
Jenny Mac :

Beautiful, as always! What a beautiful couple!

(09.01.10)
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08.28.10
80 is the new 50, that is what she said to me. I knew she was talking about age, but didn't think it was possible for her to be 80 years old. Jean has the spirit of a young person. As soon as she started talking, I knew I should just listen.

Jean moved to Canada with her late husband Robert or better known as Bert. The couple originated from Scotland, and moved here because Bert was given a business opportunity many many years ago. Jean now calls Edmonton her home. Krista (my beautiful bride from today) met Jean & Bert because Krista's father worked with him. Bert & Krista's Dad became great friends, and because of this they became like an extended family.

As I was listening to her stories of travel, life and adventure, I could only hope this would be me when I was 80. Jean was on her way to Hawaii after PEI, then to San Fransisco and finally to Montreal and then back to Edmonton. She told me that Hawaii was her favorite place of all the places worldwide she had ever been to. When I asked her about her love for traveling, she answered like a 50 year old saying "I should do it now before I get old". Jean went on to tell me "that life was for living not sitting around waiting to get old".

This is the exact moments I love about my weddings, my couples that I get the privilege to work with. I meet the most amazing people who give me signs that I am the correct path of life. It is like the universe is constantly poking at me saying, keep going. Just keep going.

I met Jean as she sat reading her book about love (Betty Neals - Slice of Summer). How fitting for her to be reading about love, when it was happening right in front of her face between two people that she loved so much!


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Kim MSMF:

Oh Hawaii!!! I wish I could have met her!

(08.30.10)
Suzy:

Coming in to work is quite enjoyable when I get to read your blog posts! This woman is inspiring.

(08.30.10)
jennifer Collings:

You meet the most amazing people in your work.

(08.30.10)
Jennifer Lowther:

This is awesome. I love when you write these sorts of posts!

(08.31.10)
Susan Tierney:

Actually met her at the airport on Monday..."after, having read your post and seeing her pics! I felt obliged to introduce myself to her and tell her that I had see her pics...she truly is a gem!

(08.31.10)
Jenny Mac :

This is so fabulous! You know I love this story!

(09.01.10)
Krista:

Jean is the greatest person in the world and always full of life!!!! She is like a second mother to me and having her visit PEI for the wedding was one of the joys of the day! This lady should be considered a treasure to all because of her class, style and great humor!!!! Love you Always Jean!!!

(09.02.10)
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So today's the big day for Lindy & Li! The weather seems to be holding out with no rain but lots of clouds, my favorite way to shoot!!! YAY!

I met up with Lindy & Li for their engagement session in Charlottetown just last week. They just arrived from Ottawa and I was glad to finally meet them after email communication. I cannot imagine not doing an engagement session or at least meeting with clients and just showing up the day of the wedding. It helps them meet me and understand how I shoot. As well it helps me get to know them, how they interact, and how they react to the paparazzi, I mean the camera.

It was just like meeting friends that I hadn't seen in a while. I love my clients. Did I tell you lately that I love my clients? Awesome doesn't begin to cover who they are! Lindy & Li will have a perfect day today with their outside wedding, and their photogenic personalities will shine through for me, YAY!

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Kim MSMF:

Betcha can't guess which ones my favorite??? LOL. Yes, it is the last one. Gorgeous Sunflare!

(08.27.10)
Danielle:

Sunflare! That's the word I've been trying to think of! And very cute couple, gorgeous pictures!!

(08.27.10)
Adrienne:

Super cute couple! Love the ones of them lying in the grass!

(08.27.10)
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The beauty of a woman
Is not in the clothes she wears,
The figure that she carries,
Or the way she combs her hair.

The beauty of a woman
Must be seen from her eyes,
Because that is the doorway to her heart,
The place where love resides.

The beauty of a woman
Is not a facial mole,
But true beauty in a woman
Is reflected in her soul.

It is the caring she lovingly gives,
The Passion that she shows.
The beauty of a woman with passing years --
only grows and grows.
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Angela is the latest member of the Island Tweethearts. We welcomed her yesterday officially as one of our founders did a random draw for the open position. The Tweethearts have had much interest in our group of networking women and have much media exposure.

I had met Angela before the official welcome to our group on the evening we decided to do her photo shoot. Angela works at UPEI as a Fitness & Wellness Coordinator and has been in that position for the past 4 years. She has a fun loving, gentle personality which is awesome!


I love doing Everyone is Beautiful Sessions with women. Women need to
know that they are loved and that they are beautiful inside and out.


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Kim MSMF:

Angela, you are beautiful! So Photogenic!

(08.25.10)
SallyM:

Angela, you are beautiful and Rachel I love the pictures! So fun!

(08.26.10)
jennifer Collings:

Oh I love the We Live It pictures!!

(08.26.10)
Karen:

The colours are magical. Like summer.

(08.26.10)
Cindy MacDonald:

I love how you alway seem to find things like those signs. They are so creative.

(08.26.10)
Amanda:

Her smile is bursting with kindness!

(08.26.10)
Angela Marchbank:

Thanks everyone. Rachel is an amazing person and very talented photographer. I strongly believe everyone should engage in this experience and have their photos taken by Rachel. :))

(08.27.10)
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I met Katelyn & David over a year ago when we choose to meet to do their engagement session in Charlottetown. I knew from the minute I met them that they would be a sweet couple to work with. I spent the time with them doing their session which seems like yesterday, but now that along with their wedding day have passed. It is hard to believe that wedding photography requires over a year ahead to be booked.

Katelyn & David's day was at the beautiful Stanley Bridge Resort. The weather was perfect for an outdoor ceremony overlooking the water. Friends and Family were all very happy to see this amazing time finally here! We then went around the New London area to do photos. The day ended back at Stanley Bridge Resort for a delicious meal and some dancing!


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Kim MSMF:

It was a beautiful day! :) Gorgeous bride and stunning dress :)

(08.24.10)
jennifer Collings:

OMG I love her dress!

(08.25.10)
jennifer Collings:

I love her dress! :)

(08.25.10)
Cass:

love the purple accents!

(08.26.10)
shadi:

Beautiful Bride ..

(09.02.10)
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