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Calgary Wedding Photographers | Sam & Shaeleigh’s Alloy Restaurant Wedding

Thursday, October 25, 2018

Calgary Wedding Photographers

Sam & Shaeleigh’s Alloy Restaurant Wedding

Red Bloom Photography

One thing that I remember so extra clearly about this day is that Sam & Shaeleigh’s day

was not about a wedding, it was about a celebration with their friends and family. Their day

was all about the people around them. I noticed this first thing in the morning from the way

that the interacted with their friends and put their wedding party first. As I captured their day their friends

were always close and around them making sure things were good and asking how to help.

The second Shaeleigh slipped into her dress she burst into tears, it just hit her that she was

about to say I do. Her bridesmaids came in and immediately tried to make her laugh so she

did not cry away her makeup. That is definitely what I would want my girls to do. She laughed

and cried a little more as they helped her with her jewelry and finishing touches.

Like alot of weddings, this wedding ran a little bit late which was probably for the best as it

was unseasonably cold so this cut our photo time in half. It was way to chilly for these girls

to spend 1.5 hours outside so we did all their photos in 45 minutes. I did convince them to

give me another 10 minutes during the reception but let me tell you it was not easy to pull

them away from celebrating with their friends.

I could talk forever but lets hear from Sam & Shaeleigh!

How did you guys meet?
We met through Instagram! We are both fitness competitors and Sam had seen a poster for

an upcoming show that I was on so he looked for me on Instagram, added me and sent

me a DM. I think he said something lame like “hey do you like shoes?”. I didn’t respond

for about a month but for some reason, something told me to respond! We began talking regularly

but didn’t meet face to face until about 4 months later because he lived in Edmonton and I

live in Calgary. He came to Calgary in January 2017 for a work training course and we met then.

We went to the gym (ha, of course) and went for sushi after. Ever since that time he came

to Calgary, Sam drove every single weekend from Edmonton to Calgary to see me

until he made the move to Calgary in October 2017.

Please share the proposal story with us?

Sam planned a weekend in Banff at the Rimrock Resort Hotel. While I knew we were going to

Banff for the weekend, he kept the details of the weekend a secret. The first surprise was when he took

me to the Helicopter tour. When we landed on the top of a mountain, he got on one knee and proposed.

He was so nervous! We took the helicopter back down and spent the rest of the day at the spa getting

couples massages and relaxing at Red Earth Spa. After, we went for dinner at Eden in the Rimrock Hotel

and it was easily the best dinner we have ever experienced.

Most memorable moment from your wedding day?

Bride – When I first saw Sam. Also, the minutes leading up to the first look when

I was getting into my dress. That’s when it all became real.
Groom – Seeing Shaeleigh for the first time during the first look.

Also, getting ready with the boys was pretty fun too

Tell me about the special aspects of your day that made it unique to you two?

My mom crocheted white roses to put in my bouquet and a blue heart to sew in my dress.

Besides making the choice to marry each other, what was the easiest decision

you made for your wedding? What made it so easy?

The venue, Alloy. It was where we had our first date and we both love the food there.

Also not to have a cake, we both don’t like cake.

What was the most difficult, time consuming choice that you made for your wedding day?

And advice to couples on this?

Finding a DJ. I would say really shop around and get quotes.

Advice to couples planning their wedding day?

Start planning early, set a budget, and don’t get too tied up with the small things.

Make a timeline for the day of the wedding and give a copy to everyone in the wedding party

so they all know where to be and when.

Also, if you’re doing a first look make sure to have the guys corsages and ladies bouquets

with you at the location you’re getting ready and not delivered to the venue like we had! When

I had a friend bring them to our hotel in a rush for the first look and wedding party photos they

brought the corsages for my grandma and other family members to the groomsmens room too.

The family corsages were left in the groomsman’s hotel room because the guys didn’t know

what they were for and didn’t ask. So my grandma and other family members didn’t get

their corsages unfortunately.

Also, on the day make sure to breathe and take it all in. It goes by very fast!

And now Sam & Shaeleigh’s Wedding Story

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Ceremony venue
Website: http://www.alloydining.com/
Email: uri@alloydining.com
Instagram: @alloydining
Reception venue
Website: http://www.alloydining.com/
Email: uri@alloydining.com
Instagram: @alloydining

Makeup
Website: http://beautymarkproductions.ca/
Instagram: @beautymarkpro

Extentions and Spray Tans

@bella_weavelifeinc

Florals
Website: https://www.whitesflowerscalgary.ca/
Brides dress (store and or designer)
Website: http://www.bridalcentre.com/
Instagram: @thebridalcentre

Grooms suit
Website: https://www.indochino.com/
Instagram: @indochino

Officiant : Marsha Doell
Website: http://www.marshadoell.com/
Email: amdoell@shaw.ca
Instagram: N/A

Photobooth from RicheBloom
Instagram: @richebloom

Email: richebloom@icloud.com

Groomsmen attire: Indochino
Bridemaid dresses: Christina Wu
Wedding rings: Maxime’s @maximes_yyc

DJ: Pez Productions

Red Bloom Photography

Intimate Photography for Adventurous Couples

______________________________________________

About Calgary Wedding Photographers Red Bloom Photography

Hi, I am Monica Cumberbatch. I am the girl behind the camera and the computer

and the endless social media posts for Red Bloom Photography. I started my photography

in 2009 after I feel in love with wedding photography through my personal search for

our wedding photographer. In 2012 I started shooting boudoir and now I co-specialize in

Wedding & Boudoir Photography.

________________________________________________

Red Bloom Photography is a Calgary Based Wedding & Boudoir Photographer. Also

specializing in Calgary Lifestyle Newborn Photography and Canadian Rocky

elopement photography. Red Bloom Photography is available for Banff Elopement

Photography, Canmore Elopement Photography and Lake Louise Elopement Photography.

Calgary Wedding Photographers Red Bloom Photography is a available worldwide

for Destination Weddings. Please email redbloomphotography@gmail.com to inquire

about wedding photography, boudoir photography and lifestyle newborn photography.

To see more from Calgary Wedding Photographers Red Bloom Photography

please Connect with me on Social Media

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Calgary Wedding Photographers | Michael & Deb’s Deane House Wedding

Friday, September 28, 2018

Calgary Wedding Photographers

Michael & Deb’s Deane House Wedding

Red Bloom Photography

I just knew things were going to be a good fit with these two from the very beginning.

I opened my emails and read Deb’s email to me about her search for the perfect photographer. She said

they had contacted several photographers and just hadn’t found the right fit yet. And then she found

me and my style. She explained how she loved that my editing was right in the middle between light and

dark (which is my goal) and how she valued my experience and then she asked if we could meet to

discuss more and I was like heck yes we can. I met Deb alone for coffee and it was like instantly meeting a friend

I knew forever. We instantly clicked and as she told me about her and Michael and their day I just knew I had to

be a part of it. Their day was about them and their relationships with the people they love and that

really showed the day of when they surrounded themselves with 16 of their closest friends

in their wedding party. It showed at their intimate tent reception when you heard people

laughing and saw people hugging and interacting everywhere you looked. It meant alot to me

that they requested to spend less time on photos so they could make it back to their cocktail hour

to spend time with their guests. This was just one of those wedding days where I left with sore cheeks

from laughing and smiling so much. I was a little sad that I had to leave without a donut from

their Tim Hortons donut bar cause those Tim donuts went to fast ha ha.

This day was just full of joy and love and I could go on and on about their day but lets hear from them.

How did you guys meet ?

Michael and I met on a “blind” date ( as blind as blind dates can be these days – I saw a photo of him

before we met and was instantly googly eyed. I thought he looked like Prince William, haha!). Michael’s brother and his

girlfriend (one of my friends) arranged for us to meet!

Please share the proposal story with us?

Michael and I have been spending our anniversary at the Rimrock in Banff ever since we met,

and he took me up there for our most recent anniversary last year, as per the tradition. He made

a reservation for a really nice dinner at The Eden, and told me to bring a dress and that he was

bringing a suit. I usually have to beg him to wear a suit outside of work, so with that, plus the

restaurant choice, I probably should have been tipped off, but fortunately I wasn’t! I almost even found

the ring in his suitcase that morning as I was thinking of cleaning it out for him and bringing it to Banff –

luckily I decided not to clean the front pockets out and just use it anyway. When he got home from work that

day and saw the suitcase at the front door, he thought for sure I had found it! He then moved the ring

when I wasn’t around into another bag which I strongly insisted he did not bring as we now looked

like we were packing for a week! Luckily I let it go, haha. When we finally got to Banff, I was in the

bathroom getting ready for dinner, and he told me he would get dressed outside the bathroom in the

room so that he could watch his favourite hockey team play (The Montreal Canadiens). I walked out

of the bathroom when I was dressed and saw the ring box open on the bed! I turned around in disbelief

and he was on one knee and asked me to marry him! I was totally surprised and of course,

the Canadiens scored! It was so magical and private and low key, and then we got to

celebrate with an amazing dinner. It was exactly what I wanted, just me and him.

Most memorable moment from your wedding day?

Bride: My most memorable moment was two fold : the first part was walking down the aisle to

see my husband, it was the first time I had cried all morning as everything felt so

busy! Beginning to step down that aisle, and seeing his face made everything seem just so happy

and right, and it was the calmest I had felt all day! The second part was the way every time

Michael and I would walk back into the reception area, everyone would cheer so loudly – not just

once, but every single time. It was that moment that I realized how much support, love and

excitement there was for us among our family and friends. Both of these moments just felt

so surreal, and are ones I will never forget!

Groom: Mine was also two fold! It was walking down the aisle myself first with my

parents, and then the moment where I stood at the front and got to see Deb for the first time.

Just seeing how many people showed up to support us was so emotional. Then, seeing how beautiful

my bride looked and watching her walk down that aisle to marry me just made me so happy.

It was the official “new” continuation of our relationship!

Tell me about the special aspects of your day that made it unique to you two?

To be honest, the most important details to us were just having all of our friends and families

there. We tried really hard to just make it about enjoying each others time and celebrating casually,

so didn’t follow too many of the traditions like the bouquet toss, cutting of the cake or a garter toss.

We also had our bridal party’s significant others sit with us at the head table, as the whole

reception was set up around family style tables. We know that meant a lot to them and we think it

just made the night even more fun!! Another thing we did that was really important to us, was making

sure that after our first dance, we both danced with our own parents, but also our in laws.

Michael and his mom have a really important relationship, so we wanted him to have a dance

with her at the same time I had my father daughter dance. My mother raised me just as much as

my father did, and Michael’s dad is a now a second father in my life that I am so blessed to

have. It was really lovely. We loved veering away a bit from the some of the more common wedding

traditions – it made us feel like the day was uniquely ours!

Besides making the choice to marry each other, what was the easiest decision you made for

your wedding? What made it so easy?

Having a Tim Hortons donut bar! We looked at many different options for a dessert bar,

but in the end I couldn’t help but laugh when Michael suggested we just go simple and have

Tim Hortons! It was so him and I loved the idea. A very Canadian experience for

some of our out of country guests!

What was the most difficult, time consuming choice that you made for your

wedding day? And advice to couples on this?

I could also answer this question twice! The first choice would have to be choosing

reception venue! We knew we loved the Deane House, but really had a hard time justifying

fitting this into our budget. At the end of the day, we both compromised on certain aspects,

and had to get really creative to fit it into our budget, but it was so worth it. As I mentioned above,

it was where some of our most special memories of the day occured! I never could have

imagined that the food, the layout and beauty of the venue, and the team that worked

there would have played such a huge roll how amazing the day was for us- and I can

truly say that I look back at all of those aspects and more and just cannot stop smiling.

It truly was one of the best decisions we ever could have made!

The second choice would be choosing a photographer – we searched high and low and

did serious research. The market is full of photographers, and I was having a really hard

time finding the difference between many of them. When I found Monica however, I just

had a totally comforting feeling and felt she did such a great job separating herself

from the rest. I loved how her editing style (specifically related to lightness and

brightness versus a darker style) was actually right in the middle! It was natural looking

and professional and you could tell her work came from an experienced photographer.

Something about how timeless her style was just made me feel confident that in 20 years,

I would STILL love our photos! Her website was so professional and full of information, she

was quick to respond to our questions, and what really sold me was hearing how long she had

been photographing for. Hearing she had been doing this for over 7 years, and had “seen it all”, making

her prepared for both the best and the worst case scenarios (in terms of weather, wedding

day hiccups, etc.) gave us all the confidence we needed. So it was a long search for the

perfect photographer, but I am so grateful we chose Monica!

Advice to couples planning their wedding day?

I am sure everyone has heard this before, but you truly get one day to make it about

yourselves and your love, so just do whatever feels right and natural to you. It

can become so easy to feel torn and influenced to make the day about others, not wanting

to offend or hurt anyones feelings. However, you can still be kind and thoughtful to your

friends and family like organizing the day in a way that will give them ample time to rest and o

socialize how they choose, without sacrificing your own happiness! Just know that at the

end of the day, the people who love you will support whatever you choose, and if you stick to

what you truly want, you will not regret it!

See Michael & Deb’s (and Reggie’s) Winter Engagement Session here

M&D’s – Canmore Engagement Session

(it was only minus 27 this day)

And now Michael & Deb’s Wedding Story

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Doing a first look with her Dad was a last minute decision and I am so happy we did

because he had the sweetest reaction and even teared up a bit.

Look at this wedding party! So big and so awesome! This group was a hoot to work with. The girls were a dream

and the boys…well they were a little rowdy but it made it fun as we were all laughing so much! calgary wedding photographers

The day before this wedding I posted on Instagram that I really want to shoot a wedding with

ice blue bridesmaids dresses. Little did I know that my wish would come true the very next day! calgary wedding photographers

I don’t actually think these two take a bad photo together. I only spent about 25 minutes photographing the two

of them and it was more then enough cause every image was perfectly romantic! confederation park wedding

After shooting over 150 weddings I finally got to photograph one at this stunning venue!

The Deane House is nestled in the heart of the city and it is stunning! dean house wedding, calgary wedding photographers

I always ask my couples if they have any photo requests and Deb asked if I could capture their details as she knew

they would be so busy enjoying their day and their friends and family that they would not have the time to

really take in the little details of the day. Their day of coordinator Amanda from Calgary Wedding Planning Co

did a fantastic job putting everything together for Michael and Deb. dean house wedding, calgary wedding photographers

My favorite donut bar to date cause it was a Tim Hortons one! I actually didnt get to grab one cause these

went so fast! I love that they opted for Tims and so did their guests. My mom owned a bakery and I grew up

working there so donuts are one of my fav desserts! dean house wedding, calgary wedding photographers

Snuck these two away for 15 minutes during their reception for some more photos! dean house wedding, calgary wedding photographers

When I edited this photo I thought about removing the crane in the back and the blue sign but then I looked at it

and loved how it showed the city and how Calgary is always changing and growing. dean house wedding, calgary wedding photographers

One of my absolute favs from their day. I just love the casual vibe with no jacket and the details on her dress. dean house wedding, calgary wedding photographers

~ VENDOR LOVE ~

Ceremony venue : St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church
Website: https://st-peters.ca/

Reception venue : Deane House
Website: www.deanehouse.com
Instagram: @deanehouseyyc

Hair : Top Knot
Website: www.topknotbrides.com
Instagram: @topknotbrides

Makeup: Bellamore Beauty
Website: www.bellamorebeauty.ca
Instagram: @bellamorebeauty

Florals: Blumery Floral
Instagram: @blumeryfloral

Brides dress (store and or designer) : Blush & Raven , Tara Lauren
Website: www.blushandraven.com
Instagram: @blushandravenyyc @tara_lauren

Grooms suit: Henry Singer
Website: www.henrysinger.com
Instagram: @henrysinger1938

Coordinator or planner if applicable : Calgary Wedding Planning Co.
Website: www.calgaryweddingcompany.ca
Instagram: @calgary_wedding_planning_co

Others:

Rentals:

Himelli’s

Salvage + Bronze

@salvage.bronze

Macrame

Macrame by Bailee Orr

@Macramorr

Groomsmen attire

RW&CO

@rw_co

www.rw-co.com

Bridemaid dresses

Nordstrom

@nordstrom

Wedding rings

Blue nile

@bluenialdiamond

www.bluenile.com

Spence Diamonds

@shopspence

www.spencediamonds.com

Revolution DJ

www.revolutiondj.com

Wedding Party gifts?

Plant

@plantshopyyc

www.plantshop.ca/workshops

Red Bloom Photography

Intimate Photography for Adventurous Couples

______________________________________________

About Calgary Wedding Photographers Red Bloom Photography

Hi, I am Monica Cumberbatch. I am the girl behind the camera and the computer

and the endless social media posts for Red Bloom Photography. I started my photography

in 2009 after I feel in love with wedding photography through my personal search for

our wedding photographer. In 2012 I started shooting boudoir and now I co-specialize in

Wedding & Boudoir Photography.

________________________________________________

Red Bloom Photography is a Calgary Based Wedding & Boudoir Photographer. Also

specializing in Calgary Lifestyle Newborn Photography and Canadian Rocky

elopement photography. Red Bloom Photography is available for Banff Elopement

Photography, Canmore Elopement Photography and Lake Louise Elopement Photography.

Calgary Wedding Photographers Red Bloom Photography is a available worldwide

for Destination Weddings. Please email redbloomphotography@gmail.com to inquire

about wedding photography, boudoir photography and lifestyle newborn photography.

To see more from Calgary Wedding Photographers Red Bloom Photography

please Connect with me on Social Media

Kananaskis Wedding Photographer | Patrick & Jessica’s Adventure Elopement

Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Kananaskis Wedding Photographer

Patrick & Jessica’s Chester Lake Adventure Elopement

Red Bloom Photography

Hello, we are wondering if you are available to hike up to Chester Lake for our wedding? YES YES YES!

This wedding was all my favorite things in one…photographing a rad couple, the mountains and adventuring!

Their day was so special as their closest friends and family members gathered at the parking lot and then

we made our way up to the top together. Well for the most part, kinda in a couple small groups. The hike

was not easy with a bag full of gear but it was so gorgeous and worth the effort! And it is not everyday that

I get to photograph a wedding in casual clothes so that was also a win ha ha.

Once at the top, Patrick and Jessica found their own private corners to change and get ready for their

first look and wedding ceremony. They both hid behind little bluffs of trees and then afterwards I

sent them to a location to do their first look. I am a huge fan of first looks as they are so sweet and emotional.

I feel they are so much more relaxed then seeing each other for the first time at opposite ends of the

aisle. These two had their friend perform the ceremony for them which made it so personal.

After the ceremony we explored the area and found tones of spots to shoot. This place is a photographers

dream and even with the smoke hiding some mountains we still had amazing views and that

beautiful turquoise water that we all love!

Some words from the newlyweds…

How did you guys meet?

Her Version

In high school, I got his crossword to solve in Social Studies. One of the clues didn’t make sense, so

I went to his desk to ask him about it [tell him he’d done it wrong]. Surprisingly, we didn’t immediately

become friends.

It wasn’t until university that we got to talking at a party held by a mutual friend, and soon

after he asked me out with a poem.

His Version

I happen to notice this pretty girl in my class in high school that my friends would hangout with

in art class. At the time she was off the market and we had only one exchange. We both had each

other’s crossword puzzle, and I managed to stump her with mine. She came over to my desk, said this crossword is

dumb (because she couldn’t finish it) and left.

The next time I would encounter my future wife would be at a house party. My friend asked me

to come over, and generally I would not have gone. But for some reason a force had pulled me towards going

and I did. My friend the whole time was telling me to talk to this girl, and low and behold

it was Jessica. We chatted the whole night, and at one point ended up on the top of a shed

roof looking at the stars together.

Following this we went on our “first date” depending who you ask. It involved teaching

Jessica to drive manual on my ’87 Honda Accord. Following a few stalls at a stop sign, we decided that

we would go get Peter’s Drive In to have a milk shake and overlook the city. I remember looking

into her eyes with the sun setting, talking about many interesting topics, and knowing that

this was really someone special to me.

The next time we would meet would be at a pub with our friends following a concert. She happened

to be driving everyone home and I insisted on being the last one dropped off. I asked her to stop by a field

in my neighborhood that I had frequented as a young adult with a nice view of the stars and field.

Here I planned to ask her via a poem I had written. I thought I could memorize it and recite it, but two

lines in I forgot what I had written. I proceeded to try and kiss her, with her response

being “What do you think you’re doing!?”. Then she asked me out, which was great.

Please share the proposal story with us?We went backpacking after undergrad, mostly through eastern Europe. Pat carried the

rings around the whole first part of the trip, then when we were hiking in Slovenia he got down

on one knee on the top of a mountain! There was poetry and tears – and we ended up getting lost on the way

back – but it was a great day.

Most memorable moment from your wedding day?

Bride – that’s a tough one! It’s all still fresh in my mind. Probably hearing Pat’s vows.
Groom – getting to kiss Jessica after exchanging rings

Tell me about the special aspects of your day that made it unique to you two?

The dress was second hand, and our wedding bands were also our engagement rings!

Getting the rings engraved was a great way to symbolize our vows and commitments to

reach other. We wanted to focus on celebrating our marriage, and knew we didn’t

need to follow all the traditions to do that.

How did you come to the decision to do an adventure elopement

and how did you pick the location?

We knew all along we wanted to get married in the mountains since that’s our favorite

place to be. We had been to this area a few times before and knew the combination of the gorgeous

lake and short approach were just what we were looking for.

What was the most difficult thing about planning an adventure elopement?

Logistically, deciding when to get legally married and when to do photos. We ended up having

them on separate days which meant our wedding party had to get dressed up twice, but it worked out nicely.

Advice to couples who are planning to do a wedding or elopement that involves hiking?

Be realistic about how much time things take; if you’re bringing guests with you they’ll need

to go at their own pace, so be strategic about which hike you pick. Also, remember that it’s your

responsibility to leave no trace of your being there, so be ready to pack any props and snacks

back out with you even if they’re biodegradable.

kananaskis wedding photographer chester lake wedding

Red Bloom Photography

Intimate Photography for Adventurous Couples

______________________________________________

About Kananaskis Wedding Photographer Red Bloom Photography

Hi, I am Monica Cumberbatch. I am the girl behind the camera and the computer

and the endless social media posts for Red Bloom Photography. I started my photography

in 2009 after I feel in love with wedding photography through my personal search for

our wedding photographer. In 2012 I started shooting boudoir and now I co-specialize in

Wedding & Boudoir Photography.

________________________________________________

Red Bloom Photography is a Calgary Based Wedding & Boudoir Photographer. Also

specializing in Calgary Lifestyle Newborn Photography and Canadian Rocky

elopement photography. Red Bloom Photography is available for Banff Elopement

Photography, Canmore Elopement Photography and Lake Louise Elopement Photography.

Kananaskis Wedding Photographer Red Bloom Photography is a available worldwide

for Destination Weddings. Please email redbloomphotography@gmail.com to inquire

about wedding photography, boudoir photography and lifestyle newborn photography.

To see more from Kananaskis Wedding Photographer Red Bloom Photography

please Connect with me on Social Media

Calgary Wedding Photographers | Brendan & Ali’s Apple Creek Golf Course Wedding

Thursday, September 20, 2018

Calgary Wedding Photographers

Brendan & Ali’s Apple Creek Golf Course Wedding

Red Bloom Photography

When Ali and Brendan emailed me about their wedding I got a little extra excited. Not only cause

Brendan was in one of my weddings in 2016, but also because they were planning their day at Apple Creek Golf Course.

Apple Creek is like 10 minutes from my house so yay! And I actually shot their first ever wedding. In 2013 my couple

was meant to get married at the Calgary Zoo but the floods changed everything and they had to replan their wedding

in one short week. Lucky for them they were able to have their ceremony at Apple Creek and it was beautiful!

Returning 5 years later to see the new ceremony and reception spaces was amazing! It is a

stunning place to get married! And major bonus that it only took me 10 minutes to get home ha ha. Ali and Brendan

did a sweet first look in Brendan’s moms backyard and then we headed into Calgary for their photos. Even though I

live in Airdrie, I rarely shoot here as I find they do not have alot of parks with dense tree coverage which is what I

prefer as a location. They were up for driving if the location was worth it so we drove to the beautiful

Confederation Park. What we were not expecting when we got there was that there was three wedding

ceremonies going on. Basically all three of the spots I picked for photos were taken as they are the best spots ha ha.

But with a little bit of walking we actually found another gorgeous spot and with the smokey overcast we had

some dreamy lighting. I just loved shooting this wedding party cause two of my other couples were in it and

all the bridesmaids names started with S so I actually was able to memorize them all ha ha.

After we were done photos we headed back to Airdrie for their ceremony which was super emotional and

so beautiful. The gazebo overlooked the course and we even had some golfers stop for a viewing….

they were in a couple photos but they moved promptly . We planned to head out at sunset for some photos

but with the smoke we did not have much for sun and the storm clouds were rolling in. We tried to beat the

storm and went out for some photos but only lasted about 3 minutes and the clouds dumped on us.

It was a mad rush back to the clubhouse and I think my golf cart was only on two wheels a couple times ha ha.

How did you guys meet ?

We met online on Tinder.

Please share the proposal story with us?

We bought our first house together and on the day we go the keys Brendan took the day off to move

our stuff from our old house but he actually went and picked up the ring which I was unaware of.

When I was done work I went to our new house to meet him and when I first came inside I saw an orchid

on the table and Brendan told me that it was because it was a special day. I started looking around the

house thinking he really didn’t get much done for taking the whole day off so I started unpacking

some of the boxes. Brendan kept trying to get my full attention but I was trying to get unpacked.

Eventually Brendan turn me to face him and then he got down on one knee and proposed. Ou

r friends came over to help us move but I was no help at all because I was so excited and

was calling my family to share the news.

Most memorable moment from your wedding day?

Bride: Honestly the whole day! It was perfect. I loved getting ready with my girls and

my mom but my most memorable moments would be the first look and saying my own vows.

Our first look was so special! I am so happy that we got to share that first moment together on our

wedding day. Saying my own vows was also so memorable for me, sharing how much I love Brendan, why I wanted to

marry him, and my promises to him in front of our family and friends was monumental.

Groom: My most memorable moment from our wedding was reading my own vows to

Ali and having my friends and family be there to support me when I married my best friend.

Tell me about the special aspects of your day that made it unique to you two?

Saying our own vows was something that made our wedding unique to us. We also included both

of our parents in our ceremony having them all walk down the aisle and they welcomed each

of us into their families in the ceremony. We had Brendan’s brother Jordie play the acoustic guitar

as everyone walked down the aisle.

Besides making the choice to marry each other, what was the easiest decision you made for your wedding?

What made it so easy?

Finding my dress was so easy for me. We had just got engaged and I was back home visiting my mom

and sister and I wanted to do something to do with the wedding so we went wedding dress shopping.

I was not expecting to find anything, I just wanted to get some ideas because I had never really thought

about wedding dresses before. It was the third dress I tried on and I fell in love with it right away! I

ended up ordering it that day. I didn’t even know what some of the details were when I went back to try

it on for my first fitting but I still loved it!

What was the most difficult, time consuming choice that you made for your wedding day? And advice to couples on this?

The most difficult thing for me was finding my bridesmaids dresses. I spent so much time

looking everywhere online trying to find the perfect dress for the perfect price. Unfortunately, it was

vey difficult to find that for me. I ended up finding the perfect one that fit into our theme

and luckily my bridesmaids all liked it! My advice would be to start looking early and include them

as much as possible but in the end you just have to be happy with your decision.

Advice to couples planning their wedding day?

Wedding planning can be so overwhelming these days with all the added pressure of social media

and the endless possibilities. Before we really started planning we talked about what parts of

the wedding were really important to us like venue, and pictures so we made it a priority to find exactly

what we were looking for and weren’t prepared to just book something to book and move on. So my advice

would be to figure out what is important to you for your wedding and make that a priority and all the rest will

fall into place. My other advice is what everyone always says, plan your wedding the way you want

it to be, which is so true. At the end of the day, all the planning, decision making, and endless checklists, it is

all worth it on your wedding day when you are surrounded by so many important people to you

and everything is the way you want it to be!

See their engagement photos here -> Brendan & Ali’s Winter Engagement Session

Brendan & Ali’s Wedding Story

With a big wedding party and a nice overcast sky I decided to do groom prep outside and I just love the photosThese boys have wore these awesome suits to a couple weddings and cause just the groom wears a vest Brendan

borrowed the best from the last groom so the inside of his vest had his friends name ha ha. Who I also

photographed in March! I often use a bridesmaids dress as a backdrop for the brides detailsOne of the 3 wedding ceremonies that I mentioned was going on just behind and to the right of these wedding

party photos so we tried to keep quiet and out of view =) Their flower girl was too cute. She was so meticulous about where she put her petals down ha ha. Dear any golfers that view this. If this is ever you stop briefly and move on. Its sweet for one photo cause it

tells the story but then it is like move on ha ha. She did move quickly so yay = )

~ VENDOR LOVE ~

Ceremony venue: Apple Creek Golf Course
Website: http://www.applecreekgolfcourse.com
Instagram: @applecreekgolf
Reception venue : Apple Creek Golf Course
Website:http://www.applecreekgolfcourse.com
Instagram: @applecreekgolf

Hair: Bobi
Website: https://www.artistrybybobi.com
Instagram: @artistrybybobi

Makeup: Bobi
Website: https://www.artistrybybobi.com
Instagram: @artistrybybobi

Florals: Afloral
Website: https://www.afloral.com
Instagram: @afloral
Brides dress (store and or designer) Lisa’s Bridal – Allure Bridal
Website:https://www.lisasbridal.com
Instagram: @lisasbridal

Grooms suit: Moores
Website: https://www.mooresclothing.com
Instagram: @mooresclothing

Officiant : Marianne Bennett

Cake/Dessert Cakeworks

Website:http://www.eatcake.ca
Instagram: @cakeworkscalgary

Groomsmen attire -Moores

Bridemaid dresses- Blissful Bridal

DJ – Explosive Sounds

Decor – L-avish

Red Bloom Photography

Intimate Photography for Adventurous Couples

______________________________________________

About Calgary Wedding Photographers Red Bloom Photography

Hi, I am Monica Cumberbatch. I am the girl behind the camera and the computer

and the endless social media posts for Red Bloom Photography. I started my photography

in 2009 after I feel in love with wedding photography through my personal search for

our wedding photographer. In 2012 I started shooting boudoir and now I co-specialize in

Wedding & Boudoir Photography.

________________________________________________

Red Bloom Photography is a Calgary Based Wedding & Boudoir Photographer. Also

specializing in Calgary Lifestyle Newborn Photography and Canadian Rocky

elopement photography. Red Bloom Photography is available for Banff Elopement

Photography, Canmore Elopement Photography and Lake Louise Elopement Photography.

Calgary Wedding Photographers Red Bloom Photography is a available worldwide

for Destination Weddings. Please email redbloomphotography@gmail.com to inquire

about wedding photography, boudoir photography and lifestyle newborn photography.

To see more from Calgary Wedding Photographers Red Bloom Photography

please Connect with me on Social Media

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Tuesday, September 18, 2018

Calgary Wedding Photographers | Bryce & Alee’s The Ridge Okotoks Wedding

Tuesday, September 11, 2018

Calgary Wedding Photographers

Bryce & Alee’s The Ridge Okotoks Wedding

Red Bloom Photography

I had decided that my wedding season was fully booked and that my weekends were full and then this

amazing couple emailed me and I just could not say no to them. It was kinda fate that they emailed when

they did as they booked me just 6 weeks before their day and hubs and I had just called off a planned

vacation for their weekend a couple days before that. If they had emailed me just one week earlier I would

have said I was unavailable but the stars aligned. I photographed Bryce’s sisters wedding just last summer

so I knew who they two were right away. And when we met for coffee it was like sitting with old friends

we chatted about our fluffy cute dogs and wedding stuff and on and on! And Bryce also just happened

to work with my husband as well so lots to talk about. As they told me about their intimate tent wedding

at The Ridge in Okotoks I just had photographer butterflies as it sounded like a dream. Having a wedding

all at one location is just the best for timeline and photos. They were both getting ready on the property

and both had fantastic spaces to spend their mornings and the property is beautiful for photos.

We did a bit of a different timeline for their day. To break up the photos we did some of their family photos

and some of the wedding party photos before the ceremony and then they shared a super sweet first look.

Once the guests started to arrive they tucked away to hide. We had the perfect “overcast” (smokey) light for

their wedding. Us photographers don’t love to praise the smoke as it comes from such terrible circumstances

but it does make for beautiful light on wedding days. Alright enough blabbing from me. Here are some words

from the newlyweds.

How did you guys meet ?

We met at a friends Christmas party! It was definitely a “meant to be” moment because Bryce was only

invited last minute and I was supposed to work and was only able to get someone to cover my shift

that day! When I walked into the room I saw this guy sitting off to one side and my eyes instantly

went to him. We were introduced and then he finally asked me for my number after we met up a couple of days later

with the same group of people, we went out to a movie and the rest is history!!

Please share the proposal story with us?

Bryce had been out of town for work and I had suggested that when he came back we should

have a little date night since we hadn’t had one in a couple of months. So I thought we could go for

dinner and a movie, and Bryce decided he would plan it. I thought he was planning a surprise

because he wasnt telling me what he was planning but I thought the surprise was going to be going for

dinner at our favorite restaurant.

In the morning, Bryce had gone to play hockey so I got ready for the date night while

he was gone. We had planned to go to his parents house in Okotoks after he was done playing h

ockey to visit and then we were going to my parents house in Calgary to drop off our puppy so we didn’t leave her

home alone for too long while we were out.

While on our way out to Okotoks, he called to tell his mom we were getting close to the house and she said they

weren’t home yet, and that they were going to be another 30-45 mins. He suggested then that we take our puppy

for a little walk, while we waited, to burn off some of her energy. So, he drove us to “The Big Rock” just

outside of Okotoks to run her around there, since he and I had gone once before and hadn’t been back. When

we got there, I thought it was a little too cold, so I said he should just take her for a quick run and I’d watch from

the truck. But he convinced me to go and we started walking around The Big Rock. I was super focused on not s

tepping into really deep snow and wasn’t paying attention to much else, and then we had stopped walking all

of a sudden….. It turned out he hadn’t gone to play hockey that morning, instead he went to The Big Rock and set out an

adorable basket with roses and champagne!! I asked him what it was for and he said he wanted to

make our date night special! So I went to pick up the basket and when I turned back around he was getting

down on one knee!! I could not believe it! Plus he also had his friend hiding on the pathway taking pictures

of the whole thing! It was perfect!!!

Most memorable moment from your wedding day?

Bride

For me, the most memorable moment was walking down the aisle! It was so surreal! Seeing all our

family and friends was amazing! Also seeing Bryce tear up made it so special and meant so much!

Groom

It would have to be our first look, getting to finally see her in her dress for the first time and having it set in that the day was finally here!

Tell me about the special aspects of your day that made it unique to you two?

We actually made a lot of the decorations and stuff for our wedding, with help from our families.

Bryce’s mom made my veil and then I glued on the rhinestones. Bryce’s Auntie made the bowties for our ring

bearers. Our center pieces were wine bottles that we all collected and painted. Bryce’s mom also sewed our aisle and table

runners. And we made our guest board/book for everyone to sign, along with other

chalkboards and the barn wood backdrop!

Besides making the choice to marry each other, what was the easiest decision you

made for your wedding? What made it so easy?

The easiest decision we made for our wedding was probably our wedding style and colors. We

decided our style was going to be along the lines of “rustic chic.” We love the rustic style but we wanted

it to also be chic in terms of the fact that we wanted our wedding to be timeless. For our colors, we mostly modeled them around the

main accent color, rose gold/copper, we have in our house. Our decor all turned out so amazing!

What was the most difficult, time consuming choice that you made for your wedding day?

And advice to couples on this?

The most difficult and time consuming choice was definitely our venue. It took us a lot of time and research

to find the “perfect” venue for us. And then three months before our wedding our venue could no longer host us,

so we had to scramble to find a new one! We found The Ridge and it ended up being an amazing venue and exactly what we

wanted! We completely believe that everything happens for a reason and this showed us just that!

Advice to couples planning their wedding day?

The first thing you should do is decide on your style for your wedding. Once you decide on your style

everything will be a lot easier to decide on. Your style will determine what kind of venues you look at, what dress

you choose, your colors, your decorations, your bridesmaid dresses, groomsmen attire, invites, everything!

And now here is Bruce & Alee’s Wedding Story

calgary wedding photographers Love me a good veil shot and a perfect gust of wind….jk jk! I created the wind by waving the veil ha haThis ceremony set up is just so darn pretty! This was not planned by me but it was oh so perfect! This was totally unplanned as well. I was just minding my own business and looked over and saw this ha ha. calgary wedding photographers All their details were so beautiful. The style and colors were amazing! Their dance party was so fun that I did not want to leave!

~ VENDOR LOVE ~

Ceremony venue The Ridge Okotoks
Website: theridgeokotoks.ca
Email: randy@theridgeokotoks.ca
Instagram: @theridgeokotoks

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRidgeOkotoks/

Reception venueThe Ridge Okotoks
Website: theridgeokotoks.ca
Email: randy@theridgeokotoks.ca
Instagram: @theridgeokotoks

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRidgeOkotoks/

Hair Lois San Miguel

Instagram: @lois.sanmiguel

Makeup Gretchen San Miguel

Email: gl.amourproduo@gmail.com
Instagram: @gl.amourprobeauty

Florals Flowers Make Memories
Website: www.flowersmakememories.ab.ca

Facebook: Flowers Make Memories

Brides dress (store and or designer) Cameo & Cufflinks / Designer – Sophia Tolli
Website: www.cameoandcufflinks.com / www.sophiatolli.co.uk
Email: cameoandcufflinks@gmail.com / n/a
Instagram: @cameoandcufflinks / @sophiatolli

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cameoandcufflinks

Grooms suit Tip Top Tailors
Website: www.tiptoptailors.ca

Instagram: @tiptoptailors

Officiant : Tom Morris

Others:

Rentals Great Events Rentals – ig: @greateventsrent
Groomsmen attire Tip Top Tailors – ig: @tiptoptailors

Bridesmaids dresses Davids Bridal – ig: @davidsbridal

Wedding rings Bride – Spence Diamonds – ig: @shopspence

Groom – Peoples Jewellers – ig: @peoplesjewellers

DJ Josh Penner

Wedding Party gifts Bridesmaids – YSL Beauty – ig: @yslbeauty

Groomsmen – Cabela’s Canada – ig: @cabelascanada

Red Bloom Photography

Intimate Photography for Adventurous Couples

______________________________________________

About Calgary Wedding Photographers Red Bloom Photography

Hi, I am Monica Cumberbatch. I am the girl behind the camera and the computer

and the endless social media posts for Red Bloom Photography. I started my photography

in 2009 after I feel in love with wedding photography through my personal search for

our wedding photographer. In 2012 I started shooting boudoir and now I co-specialize in

Wedding & Boudoir Photography.

________________________________________________

Red Bloom Photography is a Calgary Based Wedding & Boudoir Photographer. Also

specializing in Calgary Lifestyle Newborn Photography and Canadian Rocky

elopement photography. Red Bloom Photography is available for Banff Elopement

Photography, Canmore Elopement Photography and Lake Louise Elopement Photography.

Calgary Wedding Photographers Red Bloom Photography is a available worldwide

for Destination Weddings. Please email redbloomphotography@gmail.com to inquire

about wedding photography, boudoir photography and lifestyle newborn photography.

To see more from Calgary Wedding Photographers Red Bloom Photography

please Connect with me on Social Media

Edmonton Wedding Photographer | Matt & Chloe’s Leduc Stone Barn Gardens Wedding

Friday, September 7, 2018

Edmonton Wedding Photographer

Matt & Chloe’s Leduc Stone Barn Gardens Wedding

Red Bloom Photography

Sometimes I just have to pinch myself cause this dream job just really does feel like a dream to me.

People always ask if I always knew that I wanted to be a photographer or that if I went to school to be

a photographer and the answers are big no and no! I actually grew up wanting to be a marine

biologist (something the bride and I have in common) and I went to school to be a teacher. My

career took a drastic turn when I planned my own wedding and realized my dream job was to be a

wedding photographer. Fast forward ten years and here i am living my dream…and what makes it

feels extra amazing is when a fellow extremely talented wedding photographer asked me to

photograph her very own day! Chloe is the amazing talent behind Chloe Photo http://www.chloephoto.com/

I was just completely flattered and honored that they chose me

as the person to document their day. Matt and Chloe planned a beautiful romantic day after dating

for eight years and having two beautiful and very photogenic kids! As a photographer, Chloe planned

the perfect day with a dream timeline but mother nature had other plans and it poured and poured

the morning of their wedding. The rain delayed our timeline by a bit but when it finally cleared up

we were able to shoot their photos at the beautiful Stone Barn Gardens and the rain held off

for their ceremony….then….just as they exited their ceremony the sky opened up ! And it really opened

up. Everyone ran to their cars. But as they say rain on your wedding day is good luck and we rolled with

it and finished off their family photos and portraits at their reception venue. Matt and Chloe’s reception

was filled with laughs and tears and two very cute thank you speeches by their adorable kids.

Before I get to their wedding story, here are some words from the newlyweds.

How did you guys meet?

We both got summer jobs at our local co-op grocery store in Calgary bagging groceries 8 years

ago. We were hired together and the rest is history! I still have our name tags! Ha!

Please share the proposal story with us?

Matt asked randomly if I wanted to go visit his grandfathers resting place in the mountains where

his ashes were spread. I said sure and we worked out a date to go up with his sister and her husband on

April 1 (Yes, April Fools!) We left our kids with my parents and decided to make our day date into a little

getaway and booked a hotel room for the night. We arrived and did a tiny hike up to Norquay

Mountain overlooking the valley. Matt asked his sister to take some photos of them (which I thought

was weird because he HATES photos!) and the next thing I knew he was down on one knee asking

me to marry him. I totally thought it was a mean April Fool’s joke but it was the real deal!

Most memorable moment from your wedding day?

Bride: The most memorable day for me… ah everything! The big, the little! All morning everybody

kept asking if I was nervous, if I’m okay. I felt fine the whole day and just wanted time to speed up.

When you’re marrying the right person, there’s no nervousness, no tummy aches – I just wanted to put on my

dress and see him. If I had to choose one thing though, I would have to say the most memorable part was

watching our kids walk down the aisle… it just put into perspective everything we’ve been

through to get here and it was a moment I had been waiting for since they were born.

Groom: Waiting for Chloe during our first look then all of a sudden hearing her

giggling behind me! She has the best laugh.

Tell me about the special aspects of your day that made it unique to you two?

I basically planned our entire Wedding so Matt had very little say in things hahaha he just

let me do what I wanted! The thing we did plan and want together though was having a caricature

there! It was just such a nice change from your typical photo booth and our guests RAVED about

it. We loved seeing everyones portraits and we love ours and can’t wait to find a place for it in our home.

Besides making the choice to marry each other, what was the easiest decision

you made for your wedding? What made it so easy?

The easiest decision we made was our vendors. Being in the Wedding industry I knew

the lineup I personally wanted and it also made the planning process a breeze. Your vendors can make or

break your wedding day and our vendors MADE our Wedding day. Matt even gave me a “good job

babe, our wedding was amazing” which was nice to hear after all the backlash I received doubling

our budget… LOL it’s worth it!!!!

What was the most difficult, time consuming choice that you made for your wedding day?

I think the most difficult thing was the food and drinks! LOL it’s so hard to assume

what people are going to eat and drink and how much they’re going to eat and drink!

Especially if you’re a people pleaser like myself. It helped to ask a handful of family members

what they would want and then you kind of get a ballpark.

Advice to couples planning their wedding day?

Oh man, so much advice! First of all, start the planning process early! Do your research on vendors and

go with your gut. Little things go wrong, even big things go wrong? Just know that nobody notices them except you.

We had some minor glitches and I thought our day was a mess at one point after a torrential down pour

right after our ceremony. But after chatting with guests they were so confused because they don’t

see whats going wrong! Don’t sweat the small stuff. Take a moment and enjoy all that you can.

It goes by so quickly and you’ll hate yourself for dwelling on those things that didn’t go as

you’d planned. And dance, make sure you dance!

And now here is Matt & Chloe’s Wedding Story

edmonton-wedding-photographer There is something so extra special about documenting parents on wedding days. I just love these

photos of Matt getting Carter ready. edmonton-wedding-photographer Hello gorgeous details! I just love all the soft pretty textures and colors. If you know Chloe you know she is a self confessed fast food addict so it was fitting that she had

fries on her wedding day! edmonton-wedding-photographer I was taking a photo of the girls in their robes when Carter (M& C’s son) walked in in his suit. Their

reactions were priceless! edmonton-wedding-photographer calyx floral design It was raining all morning so we did the first look indoors. Their hotel was so beautiful and had so many

beautiful spots to chose from but we (me and the amazing videographer) wanted somewhere private and

quiet so their words could be heard on video.

edmonton-wedding-photographer After their first look we made our way to the Stone Barn Gardens for some portraits leduc stone barn gardens wedding

~ Vendor Love ~

Ceremony venue: Stone Barn Gardens

Website: www.leduc.ca/stone-barn-cultural-villiage

Reception venue: RedTail Landing Golf Club

Website: www.redtaillanding.com

Email: chef@redtaillanding.com

Hair & Makeup: Artistry by Bobi

Website: www.artistrybybobi.com

Instagram: @artistrybybobi

Florals: Calyx Floral Design

Website: www.calyxfloraldesign.ca

Instagram: @calyxfloraldesignrd

Brides dress: From Novia Mia in Red Deer, Designer is Martina Liana

Website: www.noviamiard.com

Instagram: @noviamiarbridalrd

Brides Shoes: Badgley Mischka

Website: www.badgleymischka.com

Instagram: @badgleymischka

Grooms suit: Moores in Red Deer

Website: www.mooresclothing.com

Instagram: @mooresclothing

Officiant: Deborah Parr

Website: www.allseasonsweddings.com

Email: parrd@shaw.ca

Day of Coordinator: Stacey with Wanderlust Events

Website: www.wanderlusteventsanddecor.ca

Instagram: @wanderlust.events.inc

Stacey is also doing some lights for us at the Reception and some

decor items as well

Rentals: Orange Trunk

Website: www.orangetrunk.ca

Email: heather@orangetrunk.ca

Instagram: @orangetrunk

Rentals: Special Events

Website: www.specialeventrentals.com

Instagram: @specialeventrentals

Rentals: Copper Cloud Events

Website: www.coppercloud.ca

Instagram: @coppercloudevents

Groomsmen attire: Moores in Red Deer

Website: www.mooresclothing.com

Bridesmaid dresses: David’s Bridal, Tulle and Chantilly and BHLDN

Website: www.davidsbridal.com

www.tulleandchantilly.com

www.bhldn.com

Wedding rings: Lawlor Jewelry

Website: www.lawlorjewelry.com

Instagram: @lawlor_jewelry

DJ: Klay the DJ

Website: www.klaythedj.com

Instagram: @ktprodj

Videographer: Visionary Weddings

Website: www.vsnry.ca

Instagram: @vsnrywddngs

Calligrapher: Debbie Wong Design

Website: www.debbiewongdesign.com

Instagram: @debbiewongdesign

Cake: Sugar By Tracy

Website: www.sugarbytracy.com

Instagram: @sugarbytracy

Caricature Artist: Simon

Website: www.caricaturesbysimon.com

Instagram: @caricaturesbysimon

Custom Cookies: Sweet Art by Nicole

Website: www.sweetartbynicole.com

Instagram: @sweetartbynicole

Stationery: Pink Umbrella

Website: www.pinkumbrelladesigns.com

Instagram: @pinkumbrellainvites

Red Bloom Photography

Intimate Photography for Adventurous Couples

______________________________________________

About Edmonton Wedding Photographer Red Bloom Photography

Hi, I am Monica Cumberbatch. I am the girl behind the camera and the computer

and the endless social media posts for Red Bloom Photography. I started my photography

in 2009 after I feel in love with wedding photography through my personal search for

our wedding photographer. In 2012 I started shooting boudoir and now I co-specialize in

Wedding & Boudoir Photography.

________________________________________________

Red Bloom Photography is a Calgary Based Wedding & Boudoir Photographer. Also

specializing in Calgary Lifestyle Newborn Photography and Canadian Rocky

elopement photography. Red Bloom Photography is available for Banff Elopement

Photography, Canmore Elopement Photography and Lake Louise Elopement Photography.

Edmonton Wedding Photographer Red Bloom Photography is a available worldwide

for Destination Weddings. Please email redbloomphotography@gmail.com to inquire

about wedding photography, boudoir photography and lifestyle newborn photography.

To see more from Edmonton Wedding Photographer Red Bloom Photography

please Connect with me on Social Media