Jessica was one of my first brides to book for 2010 and one of my last weddings to cover this year. Back almost a year ago we hit it off immediately on the phone and she wanted to book me on the spot. I love when I can connect with a couple over art and photography. It didn’t hurt that she was so excited about my photos and that she was taking art and photography classes at Emily Carr.
Jessica’s family is, to put it simply, awesome. They’re the owners of the classic Waldorf Hotel on Hastings Street in Vancouver… (more about that later!)
Our day started very early with Jess and her girls getting ready at the Ice Salon on Burrard. The stylist did such a spectacular job on her hair; she looked straight out of 1920′s Hollywood:
They continued getting ready at the Fairmont:
This is the first time Jessica’s dad saw her in the dress…
The ceremony was held at the beautiful St. Francis of Assisi where the weather continued to improve for us by the minute. By the end, sun was shining bright and gave us the rest of the day without any rain. Thanks to my second shooter, Geno DellaMattia, for this excellent shot:
I love this image; it has a glowing bride, a proud father, and family in the background so happy they’re almost crying.
We took a few moments for bridal portraits outside… GORGEOUS! Isn’t she the most beautiful bride?
The reception was held at her family’s hotel, the Waldorf on Hastings Street. It is such a spectacular place, almost frozen in time — and that time is 1950′s Luau style!
Jessica and her dad have such a special connection. This is a quick location portrait of them in the Waldorf kitchen where she worked as a teenager:
Thanks for letting me be a part of your day, Jessica & Dave!
