McKenzie Towne Church Wedding Photographer
What a beautiful and joy-filled wedding this was! From the moment I stepped into Emily’s home I was greeted with nothing but kindness. Emily’s mom told me that I was family, and that I was welcome to help myself to anything that I needed. Emily was so calm and was truly enjoying herself on the morning of her wedding. Her hair and makeup was finished before everyone else’s, and as she sat waiting to get into her wedding dress, her bridesmaids asked her how she was feeling. Her response was, “I’m great! I get to marry Nathan today!”
After she was all laced up and ready to go, we made our way to McKenzie Towne Church. The bridesmaids gathered around Emily and prayed for her as she prepared to marry her best friend. Emily’s dad walked her down the aisle, and then with tears rolling down his face, sang her a song he’d written as he gave her away.
Nathan & Emily exchanged vows and rings as their friends and family looked on with joy. They were pronounced husband and wife, and Nathan picked up his new bride and carried her down the aisle to the Star Wars Theme Song.
It was a hot, 30+ degree day in Calgary, so we sought out a bit of shade at Fish Creek Park to take our formal photos. Emily & Nathan even brought along some swords that they use for LARPing!
Next it was time for dinner! The newlywed couple made their entrance at the Canyon Meadows Community Hall under showers of confetti. We ate a traditional French breakfast of sweet and savoury crepes, one of Emily’s favourites from her time in Montreal.
And, as I was eagerly anticipating, the bride & groom had their first dance together – an upbeat swing dance! Emily changed into a shorter cocktail dress and birdcage veil so that she could dance the night away! In fact, 2 members of the bridal party gave a swing dance lesson to the guests while we were away taking photos, so that everyone could enjoy the party!
Emily & Nathan – thank you both for allowing me to be a part of such an amazing time in your lives. You both are wonderfully kind and thoughtful people, and I’m so thrilled that you found each other. May God richly bless your marriage in the coming years. I hope we meet again soon!
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This wedding day was made possible by one of the groomsmen, Ty. He was a mutual friend that initially introduced the couple to each other!
Photography by Carlin Anquist. I am a Calgary Wedding Photographer booking now for the 2018 wedding season! I believe that your wedding photos should reflect your genuine love and the true emotion of your day. I would love to chat with you about how I can tell your love story through photographs! Contact me today at hello@carlinanquist.com and let’s set up a time to meet for coffee.
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Want to see more of Nathan & Emily? Check out their Spring Engagement Photos at Sandy Beach Park here.
Ceremony Venue | McKenzie Towne Church
Reception Venue | Canyon Meadows Community Association Hall
Florals | Dutch Touch
Dress | Vintage, Handmade
Groom’s Suit | Moore’s
Groomsmen Suits | Tip Top
Hair & Makeup | Kristina
Jewelry | Plied Art Studios
Cake & Favors | Cake Sensations
Ceremony Music | Maury Michie, Premiere Violin Studio
McKenzie Towne Church Wedding Photographer
