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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!
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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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!
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!
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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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!
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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!
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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)
Carl B:
Wow I'm impressed how the dress and the white wrapped bales turned out! But then anything you do Rachel impresses me!
(09.01.10)
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Krista is beautiful on the inside and outside, and Marc, along with family and friends recognize that. From the moment I met these two I could see it. As Marc watched Krista come down the aisle looking as gorgeous as ever his eyes welled up with tears. I have seen this many many times on a wedding day, but it always gets to me. It is just the look of sheer happiness and love all in teardrops. *insert tears of my own here* I usually get a little choked up at this point, yep pretty much every wedding and of course Marc & Krista's was no different!
It was probably one of the hottest days of the summer so far on Prince Edward Island but that didn't stop us from getting lots of photos all around downtown Charlottetown. Their are so many great heritage buildings and colorful places that it makes it easy to use as a backdrop. Although, it was very welcome to have the reception back at the Delta in air conditioned comfort!
Marc & Krista, I hope you two had just as much fun on your day as I had capturing it!
It was probably one of the hottest days of the summer so far on Prince Edward Island but that didn't stop us from getting lots of photos all around downtown Charlottetown. Their are so many great heritage buildings and colorful places that it makes it easy to use as a backdrop. Although, it was very welcome to have the reception back at the Delta in air conditioned comfort!
Marc & Krista, I hope you two had just as much fun on your day as I had capturing it!
Banksy:
Of course all of your wedding photos are amazing but these ROCK!
Love the "diner" shots and the shoes. :)
Krista:
Rachel, you are amazing, we love all the photos!!!!! You made our day so much fun and you captured it perfectly!!!
(08.03.10)
Kent and Joyce:
Absolutely beautiful shots. WOW in capital letters!
Can't wait to see more!
Kim Beer:
These pics are Absolutely Beautiful as we knew they would be!! With this great couple!! can't wait to see them all.
(08.03.10)
Carolyn:
WOW! Amazing photos of a wonderful couple!!
(08.03.10)
Kim MSMF:
Such a sweet couple, loved being their to help you capture their day!
(08.04.10)
Andrea:
Love these Rachel! I'm crazy for all the red accents in the day. Stunning images by you :)
(08.06.10)
shannon:
LOVE LOVE all the red you put into this!! What great ideas!
(08.12.10)
Kathy and Gordon:
These photos are a work of art !!!But how could they not be with these two beautiful people who are just as beautiful for the outside in .
(08.25.10)
Leisa:
This made me realize how much I love RED....wow this whole set of photo's just seemed to explode off the page to me and make you want to be there!
(12.08.10)
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Well let me tell you a bit about my friends Becky & Jarvis. You know when there are people that you meet and you know you will be friends with for a long time. It doesn't matter that you are provinces apart or may have just met. Well these two people have become "those sort of people".
Becky & Jarvis are the sweetest, most adorable people I imagined them to be. I love when I first start corresponding with a couple via email and then I meet them and they are all I have dreamt them to be. This sweet couple live in Toronto where they have graciously opened up their home to me, and have offered me accommodations and travel many times. I went to Toronto the past fall to do their engagement session in the Distillery District and now they were getting married on PEI!
The day had come for their outdoor wedding, and it was a torrential downpour only 1 minute after the ceremony was set to go. With the great planning from Jennifer Clark of Kiss the Bride, we had a back up plan. We all headed back in from Argyle Shore into the Confederation Centre in Charlottetown, PEI where the reception was planned to happen later that day.
Becky had her heart set on outdoor island photos, so I planned with them for the following week to squeeze in (after juggling schedules/flights) an outdoor shoot. I couldn't have them leave the island without doing one. We ended up with a wide variety of indoor and outdoor shots for their wedding album.
I hope the time that we spent together the week of the wedding won't be the last time to hang out with you two. You are both wonderful people and I love how you love each other endlessly and effortlessly.
Becky & Jarvis are the sweetest, most adorable people I imagined them to be. I love when I first start corresponding with a couple via email and then I meet them and they are all I have dreamt them to be. This sweet couple live in Toronto where they have graciously opened up their home to me, and have offered me accommodations and travel many times. I went to Toronto the past fall to do their engagement session in the Distillery District and now they were getting married on PEI!
The day had come for their outdoor wedding, and it was a torrential downpour only 1 minute after the ceremony was set to go. With the great planning from Jennifer Clark of Kiss the Bride, we had a back up plan. We all headed back in from Argyle Shore into the Confederation Centre in Charlottetown, PEI where the reception was planned to happen later that day.
Becky had her heart set on outdoor island photos, so I planned with them for the following week to squeeze in (after juggling schedules/flights) an outdoor shoot. I couldn't have them leave the island without doing one. We ended up with a wide variety of indoor and outdoor shots for their wedding album.
I hope the time that we spent together the week of the wedding won't be the last time to hang out with you two. You are both wonderful people and I love how you love each other endlessly and effortlessly.
Jennifer Collings:
OMG, you are amazing.
(07.28.10)
Kim MSMF:
My sister is so talented and amazing. Just wanted to say that. :) Gorgeous pictures, you rock!
(07.28.10)
Lori B.:
Okay, I just commented on the e-session below and now I have to comment on these also. I want to get married again (same man of course), just so you can do the pictures. Your work is wonderful.
(07.28.10)
MAndrews:
Simply Stunning, all I can say.
(07.28.10)
Kateinlove:
The first two are my favorites! A - Maz - Ing
(07.28.10)
Linda Harding:
Hi Rachel...
Beautiful shots of two beautiful people. You must be having the time of your life, sweetie. Enjoy!!!
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Oh Hawaii!!! I wish I could have met her!
(08.30.10)Coming in to work is quite enjoyable when I get to read your blog posts! This woman is inspiring.
(08.30.10)You meet the most amazing people in your work.
(08.30.10)This is awesome. I love when you write these sorts of posts!
(08.31.10)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)This is so fabulous! You know I love this story!
(09.01.10)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)