Chantelle and Jeff - June 16, 2007


On Saturday I had the special pleasure of shooting the wedding of Chantelle and Jeff. I knew from my engagement session with them last year that I was in for an entertaining wedding. Jeff's hilarious antics kept Chantelle and the rest of the guests laughing for much of the event.

The ceremony was held at the Devonian Botanic Gardens. Here, Chantelle's father escorts her down the grassy isle.


While thunderclouds loomed to the southwest, the vows were taken under bright, sunny skies.


Chantelle's son Liam provides the rings to the bride and groom.


I probably could've burned through an entire CF card on this couple's lengthy first kiss. Nice one, Chantelle and Jeff!


Though our formal session was cut short by a thunderstorm, we did manage several shots in the lovely Japanese Garden. Here the wedding party (and particularly the groom) strut their stuff.


The beautiful bride smiles for the camera.


The couple share a dip in the gardens.


A special moment and kiss in black and white..


The reception was held at the Moose Family Lodge. Kudos to the speakers for a great job. They kept the newlyweds in a combination of laughter and happy tears the whole duration.


Jeff prepares for the cake cutting ... with a dance?


The cake is cut.


Chantelle and Jeff share their first dance.


Later in the evening, the wedding party abducted Chantelle and refused to let her near Jeff unless he agreed to do a karaoke rendition of 'I Touch Myself'. It was hilarious - and some of the photos of this particular event will be for adult eyes only. :)


A candid moment right after the song.


Jeff goes looking for that elusive garter.


Chantelle and Jeff - you two were a hoot. Thanks for the great time and all the best for many years to come. Cheers!