Pinebrook Golf Course Wedding Photographer
It was a day filled with so much love, and maybe even some divine intervention.
Kelci and Brad had been long awaiting this day – the day when they would become husband and wife. Kelci had everything perfectly organized and ready to go, so that on the morning of her wedding all she had to do was sit back and get pampered with her best girls. These girls had walked with her through various times in her life, and today they all came together to stand beside her as she married her best friend.
Overlooking the beautiful valley at Pinebrook Golf & Country Club, Brad and Kelci pledged a lifetime of love to one another in front of their family and friends. We had an awesome time taking photos with their gorgeous bridal party around the property and then as soon as we sat down to dinner, the storm clouds rolled in and soaked the earth. Then, when dinner was over, the sun came out and gave us an amazing sunset and fiery sky. It was the most perfect day.
The reception was absolutely amazing. Pops of Tiffany Blue throughout the decor, the INCREDIBLE candy bar, and the beautiful, heartfelt and hilarious speeches by friends and family made this wedding so memorable. But I think my favourite memory of all is when Kelci’s grandpa rocked out the dance floor with all the young ladies to the Spice Girls and Backstreet Boys. It literally made my whole summer.
Brad & Kelci – thank you both SO much for letting me be a part of your incredible day. You have already been on many adventures together as a couple, but my wish for you is that this journey of marriage would be the most amazing adventure of them all. Much Love!
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This was right before dinner – You can see those storm clouds rolling in!
But then the clouds sure made for an incredible sky after the storm!
We had been watching the forecast all week before the wedding and with all the rain Calgary has seen this summer (seriously… enough already) Kelci made sure to have a pair of rubber boots which sure came in handy for our sunset photos after dinner!
I’m just going to put this out there… I will NEVER get tired of candy bars at weddings. Seriously… I love having a little bag stashed away for when I need a sugar buzz while I’m editing wedding photos! This candy bar was put together by the mother of the groom and it was absolutely gorgeous! And tasty!
The bride and groom had to kiss for the duration of a guest hula hooping:) Such a fun kissing game idea!
Brad and Kelci shared their first dance as husband and wife to “Then” by Brad Paisley.
“We’ll look back someday
At this moment that we’re in
And I’ll look at you and say
And I thought I loved you then”
To top off the most amazing day – Kelci’s grandpa killed it on the dance floor and absolutely made my day. I left the wedding with the biggest grin on my face:)
Photography by: Carlin Anquist. Pinebrook Golf Course Wedding Photographer. I am a Calgary based photographer and am available for weddings, engagements, and portraits all across Southern Alberta and BC. If you are recently engaged and are looking for the perfect wedding photographer, I would love to take you out for coffee (or ice cream!) so we can get to know each other better. I also love to travel and would love to hear about your plans for a destination wedding! Contact me today at hello@carlinanquist.com and let’s chat! Make sure to check out my other blog posts to see more of my recent work, and follow along on social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Google Plus!
Ceremony & Reception Venue | Pinebrook Golf and Country Club
Marriage Commissioner | Diane Porter
Bride’s Dress | Blissful Bridal – Casablanca
Grooms Tux & Groomsmen Suits | The Bridal Centre
Rings | Troy Shoppe Jewellers (Groom’s Band, Engagement Ring), Alberta Diamond Exchange (Bride’s Band)
Flowers | Avenida Growers
Cake & Cupcakes | Cake Bake Shoppe
Invitations | Shanna Hiscock
Shoes | Arnold Churgin
Makeup Artist | Emily Satnik
Hair Stylist | Carrie McCallum, Beautiful Calgary Bride
DJ | Revolution
and a special thank you to Chelsea Grainger for second shooting with me for Kelci & Brad’s ceremony!
You can look back at Brad & Kelci’s Confederation Park Engagement Session here. And watch their video wedding slideshow below!
Great photos…. Beautiful and they really tell the day’s story, too! Ron
Thanks so much Ron!
Beautiful images – so gorgeous! Love the dancing shots!
Thank you Claire!
So gorgeous! I love how you played with lighting in so many of these photos- from the photo with the hairspray to the bride and groom dancing. I also love how many black and whites you posted. It seems like photographers lately have been showcasing less and less.
Lovely images. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Britney! I’m such a sucker for a good black and white image! Thanks for your kind words:)
Absolutely gorgeous images. So many beautiful moments an portraits!
Thanks so much Tiffany!
These photos make me want to get married all over again! I love the crisp and clear feeling of them. Makes me feel like I was a guest in attendance- also… hula-hooping… I love it! So cute.
Thanks so much Meg! Maybe you should get dressed up in your wedding dress and take some fun photos!