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Deb & Sean – Whistler Wedding

2 blog posts in 1 day!

This may be a little longer than my average post, and the reason is twofold:

1. I’ve been so busy this season that on the list of priorities, blogging is the first thing to fall behind. So this will be my way of kickstarting 2010 with lots of images and a fresh start.

2. Deb & Sean were so fantastic that I can’t narrow it down to just a few shots. They’re so full of life and love,  and hopefully that shows through in their photos.

Sean moved here from Australia to be with Deb, so it was so great for them to have a day with all their family & friends together in one place. They even rented 2 big chalets to house everyone (including David and I!), and held the simple but raucous after-party there as well. (I have some Australian family, I know how they party!)

What a fun day.

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The ceremony was held in the backyard of the chalet.

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Clearly their dogs are not excluded from the dress code.

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In to town for photos!

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Having the crazy wedding party nearby can sometimes break up the mood of the more intimate photos, but with these guys that was part of the fun. I loved the couple’s resulting reaction shots.

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And it wouldn’t be a Whistler wedding without a trip up the gondola!

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Even when you have a professional photographer with you, it’s still hard to resist. I would’ve done the same.

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Walking from the gondola back through Whistler Village was probably my favourite part of the day. These two and their posse were like rock stars coming through town!

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Sweet reactions like this lined the streets.

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The wedding party stops for a drink in The Mountain Club lounge before joining the rest of the guests for dinner. The restaurant went above and beyond to make this event everything they’d hoped for.

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Following dinner were speeches, desserts, dancing, and plenty of beer back at the chalet. Followed then by more dancing and more beer at a club. I hear there is photographic evidence of this last part, and I’m a little scared. 🙂

Thanks Deb & Sean for being such a great couple to get to know throughout the last year. David & I felt so lucky to be invited to document the day for you.

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  • Curtis Copeland
    January 10, 2010

    Wow!
    Great wedding photography! You really capturd the beauty of their ceremony and the stunning surroundings. Fabulos work!
    Thanks for sharing!

    Curtis

    Wedding Photographers Miami

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Social media hasn't felt like the right place for me lately and I’ve decided to acknowledge it as a hiatus, so it doesn't just look like I've stopped working. The truth is it's been an unbearably hard 6 weeks.  It's felt like both an eternity, and a blink, all at the same time. On March 7 we very suddenly lost my dad, then 3 weeks later my brother-in-law. It's still hard to accept as I type it. These were two of the funniest, wittiest, most generous people you could ever know, and yet we lost them both to suicide. 

I saw my dad every weekend, smiling and laughing, puns on point as a top notch grandpa. But he was taught from a young age that he wasn't good enough to receive love from his parents. And 60 years of bottled up childhood trauma combined with chronic physical pain were clearly too much. The man who would absolutely drop everything (to a fault) to help someone else didn't know how to accept the same support from others. 

Now I'm left with nothing but what-ifs and if-onlys, but I'm learning that the love these men gave/received in our family kept them thriving for as long as they did. It's just so devastating to think that they didn't know how important they were, and what a huge hole they were leaving in our tight little crew. 

Because this is a business account, I haven't wanted to burden clients/colleagues with my personal trauma. And the stigma of suicide makes it hard to discuss. But I've chosen to be transparent rather than a feed that doesn't feel authentic to where I'm at. I'm back to shooting a few sessions a week though, it's been helpful to keep my brain busy. 

If there's anything you can take from this, it's to please let people in. Your problems aren't a burden to the people who love you. And the more we share of ourselves, the more others will be willing to share with us. (I'll make an effort to practice what I preach).

Sharing this photo because my dad loved being my blossoms location scout. He would send me iphone photos from all over the city, letting me know which ones were ready. I always felt bad wasting his time, but Acts of Service was clearly his love language. ❤️

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Social media hasn't felt like the right place for me lately and I’ve decided to acknowledge it as a hiatus, so it doesn't just look like I've stopped working. The truth is it's been an unbearably hard 6 weeks. It's felt like both an eternity, and a blink, all at the same time. On March 7 we very suddenly lost my dad, then 3 weeks later my brother-in-law. It's still hard to accept as I type it. These were two of the funniest, wittiest, most generous people you could ever know, and yet we lost them both to suicide. I saw my dad every weekend, smiling and laughing, puns on point as a top notch grandpa. But he was taught from a young age that he wasn't good enough to receive love from his parents. And 60 years of bottled up childhood trauma combined with chronic physical pain were clearly too much. The man who would absolutely drop everything (to a fault) to help someone else didn't know how to accept the same support from others. Now I'm left with nothing but what-ifs and if-onlys, but I'm learning that the love these men gave/received in our family kept them thriving for as long as they did. It's just so devastating to think that they didn't know how important they were, and what a huge hole they were leaving in our tight little crew. Because this is a business account, I haven't wanted to burden clients/colleagues with my personal trauma. And the stigma of suicide makes it hard to discuss. But I've chosen to be transparent rather than a feed that doesn't feel authentic to where I'm at. I'm back to shooting a few sessions a week though, it's been helpful to keep my brain busy. If there's anything you can take from this, it's to please let people in. Your problems aren't a burden to the people who love you. And the more we share of ourselves, the more others will be willing to share with us. (I'll make an effort to practice what I preach). Sharing this photo because my dad loved being my blossoms location scout. He would send me iphone photos from all over the city, letting me know which ones were ready. I always felt bad wasting his time, but Acts of Service was clearly his love language. ❤️ #suicideawareness #suicideprevention #grief #cherryblossoms
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One of my faves from E&C's wedding day this past December, which squeaked through only 1 day before restrictions changed again, and all weddings were cancelled. Can't wait to deliver the full gallery soon!⁠ ⁠ perfect dress for throwing: @thebridalgallery⁠ flowers: @loiskeaneflowers⁠ ⁠ #savebcevents #reopenbcweddings #ubcboathousewedding #olympicoval #richmondoval #thebridalgallery #bridalgalleryweddingdress #covidweddingplanning #covidwedding #vancouverweddings #realcouplesofbc #rockymountainbride #intimatewedding
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There's been a lot of talk in the wedding industry these last few weeks over the devastating effect that Covid has had on our small events-related businesses over the last 2 years. We've all done a lot of adjusting, learning, and making sure we're constantly adapting to (and interpreting) new guidelines, keeping ourselves and our couples safe. ⁠
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Since the beginning I've been fully in support of whatever restrictions are needed. #bekindbecalmbesafe The issue currently though pretty much every sector EXCEPT the wedding & events industry has reopened, when some of these things seem MUCH more risky. (Thousands of screaming maskless fans at a hockey game, for example). ⁠
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It's been almost exactly 1 year since I was interviewed by @ctvvancouver "More uncertainty in Wedding Industry", and sadly almost the exact same interview could be given today. ⁠
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I think @smittenevents put it better than I could myself: "We understand the importance of the rules & restrictions. We understand and respect the strain Covid has put on our healthcare workers and hospitals. We just want to be given the opportunity to reopen with safety plans in place, like every other industry". ⁠
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Some great local planners to follow for more thoughts on this:⁠
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There's been a lot of talk in the wedding industry these last few weeks over the devastating effect that Covid has had on our small events-related businesses over the last 2 years. We've all done a lot of adjusting, learning, and making sure we're constantly adapting to (and interpreting) new guidelines, keeping ourselves and our couples safe. ⁠ ⁠ Since the beginning I've been fully in support of whatever restrictions are needed. #bekindbecalmbesafe The issue currently though pretty much every sector EXCEPT the wedding & events industry has reopened, when some of these things seem MUCH more risky. (Thousands of screaming maskless fans at a hockey game, for example). ⁠ ⁠ It's been almost exactly 1 year since I was interviewed by @ctvvancouver "More uncertainty in Wedding Industry", and sadly almost the exact same interview could be given today. ⁠ ⁠ I think @smittenevents put it better than I could myself: "We understand the importance of the rules & restrictions. We understand and respect the strain Covid has put on our healthcare workers and hospitals. We just want to be given the opportunity to reopen with safety plans in place, like every other industry". ⁠ ⁠ Some great local planners to follow for more thoughts on this:⁠ @spotlightevents @petitepearlevents @smittenevents⁠ ⁠ (Photo from a very safe small wedding @brixandmortarweddings this summer. Under 50 guests, no dancing, no mingling indoors without masks, plexi between tables, vaccinated). ⁠ ⁠ #reopenbcweddings #savebcevents #vancouverweddings #covidweddingplanning #bcweddings #bcweddingphotographer #vancouverweddingphotographer #brixvancouver
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What a November it’s been! People are clearly making up for lost time with events, and I’ve been lucky enough to be swamped with them. From outdoor holiday concerts, to awards nights, to bundled up family sessions during the rainiest month on record...it’s been an adventure!
Off to shoot a fundraiser to support the awesome @mycckitchen today, then wrapping up the year next week with another holiday event and a wedding! Phew!
So much thanks to all my clients this year, it’s been WAY more exciting than 2020. 
📸 from the super fun 10yr vow renewal for the delightful head of @uniquelyyoubc She’s the best!
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What a November it’s been! People are clearly making up for lost time with events, and I’ve been lucky enough to be swamped with them. From outdoor holiday concerts, to awards nights, to bundled up family sessions during the rainiest month on record...it’s been an adventure! Off to shoot a fundraiser to support the awesome @mycckitchen today, then wrapping up the year next week with another holiday event and a wedding! Phew! So much thanks to all my clients this year, it’s been WAY more exciting than 2020. 📸 from the super fun 10yr vow renewal for the delightful head of @uniquelyyoubc She’s the best! . . . . . #minnekhadalodgewedding #minnekhadawedding #minnekhada #vancouverweddingphotographer #vancouvereventphotographer #vancouverheadshotphotographer #vancouverfamilyphotographer #covidweddingplanning #momentsovermountains #creativenetworkarc #realcouplesofbc #bcwedding #canonphotographer
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Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉

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Oh my, THAT. WAS. A. DAY. 👏 I knew when I met Rince & Ken that they were a laid-back, fun couple... but they took on Covid wedding planning like champs and then laughed the whole day away through a rain/windstorm. So many things they planned had to change, and it didn't phase them ONE BIT. These are my people. 

Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉

Venue: @goldeneaglegolfclubweddings 
Flowers: @westgateflowergarden 
Hair: @claraleungdesigns 
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Gown: @champagneandlace 
Officiant: @ceremoniesbyjoel 
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Oh my, THAT. WAS. A. DAY. 👏 I knew when I met Rince & Ken that they were a laid-back, fun couple... but they took on Covid wedding planning like champs and then laughed the whole day away through a rain/windstorm. So many things they planned had to change, and it didn't phase them ONE BIT. These are my people. 

Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉

Venue: @goldeneaglegolfclubweddings 
Flowers: @westgateflowergarden 
Hair: @claraleungdesigns 
MUA: @makeupbyjocetien 
Gown: @champagneandlace 
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Oh my, THAT. WAS. A. DAY. 👏 I knew when I met Rince & Ken that they were a laid-back, fun couple... but they took on Covid wedding planning like champs and then laughed the whole day away through a rain/windstorm. So many things they planned had to change, and it didn't phase them ONE BIT. These are my people. 

Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉

Venue: @goldeneaglegolfclubweddings 
Flowers: @westgateflowergarden 
Hair: @claraleungdesigns 
MUA: @makeupbyjocetien 
Gown: @champagneandlace 
Officiant: @ceremoniesbyjoel 
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Oh my, THAT. WAS. A. DAY. 👏 I knew when I met Rince & Ken that they were a laid-back, fun couple... but they took on Covid wedding planning like champs and then laughed the whole day away through a rain/windstorm. So many things they planned had to change, and it didn't phase them ONE BIT. These are my people. 

Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉

Venue: @goldeneaglegolfclubweddings 
Flowers: @westgateflowergarden 
Hair: @claraleungdesigns 
MUA: @makeupbyjocetien 
Gown: @champagneandlace 
Officiant: @ceremoniesbyjoel 
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Oh my, THAT. WAS. A. DAY. 👏 I knew when I met Rince & Ken that they were a laid-back, fun couple... but they took on Covid wedding planning like champs and then laughed the whole day away through a rain/windstorm. So many things they planned had to change, and it didn't phase them ONE BIT. These are my people. 

Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉

Venue: @goldeneaglegolfclubweddings 
Flowers: @westgateflowergarden 
Hair: @claraleungdesigns 
MUA: @makeupbyjocetien 
Gown: @champagneandlace 
Officiant: @ceremoniesbyjoel 
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Oh my, THAT. WAS. A. DAY. 👏 I knew when I met Rince & Ken that they were a laid-back, fun couple... but they took on Covid wedding planning like champs and then laughed the whole day away through a rain/windstorm. So many things they planned had to change, and it didn't phase them ONE BIT. These are my people. 

Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉

Venue: @goldeneaglegolfclubweddings 
Flowers: @westgateflowergarden 
Hair: @claraleungdesigns 
MUA: @makeupbyjocetien 
Gown: @champagneandlace 
Officiant: @ceremoniesbyjoel 
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Oh my, THAT. WAS. A. DAY. 👏 I knew when I met Rince & Ken that they were a laid-back, fun couple... but they took on Covid wedding planning like champs and then laughed the whole day away through a rain/windstorm. So many things they planned had to change, and it didn't phase them ONE BIT. These are my people. 

Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉

Venue: @goldeneaglegolfclubweddings 
Flowers: @westgateflowergarden 
Hair: @claraleungdesigns 
MUA: @makeupbyjocetien 
Gown: @champagneandlace 
Officiant: @ceremoniesbyjoel 
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Oh my, THAT. WAS. A. DAY. 👏 I knew when I met Rince & Ken that they were a laid-back, fun couple... but they took on Covid wedding planning like champs and then laughed the whole day away through a rain/windstorm. So many things they planned had to change, and it didn't phase them ONE BIT. These are my people. Here are some photos where the weather looks deceivingly pleasant. 😉 Venue: @goldeneaglegolfclubweddings Flowers: @westgateflowergarden Hair: @claraleungdesigns MUA: @makeupbyjocetien Gown: @champagneandlace Officiant: @ceremoniesbyjoel . . . . . . #covidweddingplanning #covidwedding #goldeneagle #goldeneaglegolfclubweddings #goldeneaglewedding #pittlake #pittlakeweddingphotos #pittlakewedding #pittmeadowsweddingphotographer #teaceremony #rainywedding #rainyweddingday #vancouverweddingphotographer #dirtybootsandmessyhair #madewithmagmod
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What is it with 2021 weddings bringing us either heat waves or storms?!?!
These two are getting married today! 🎉
They knew planning an October wedding ran the risk of rain, but they're just grateful to have 48 friends and family at their outdoor ceremony, umbrellas and all! Got my rain boots ready!
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What is it with 2021 weddings bringing us either heat waves or storms?!?! These two are getting married today! 🎉 They knew planning an October wedding ran the risk of rain, but they're just grateful to have 48 friends and family at their outdoor ceremony, umbrellas and all! Got my rain boots ready! . . . . . #raincouver #yvrwedding #covidweddings #covidweddingplanning #falsecreek #olympicvillage #olympicvillagevancouver #olympicvillageengagement #falsecreekseawall #goldeneaglewedding #goldeneagle #pittmeadowswedding #pittmeadowsweddingphotographer #rainywedding
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