I had the joy of photographing this UBC Wedding with Mikaela Ruth Photography.  The on-and-off-rain couldn’t dampen the joyous festivities at the Rosemary Heights Retreat Center and just mingled with the tears of joy and love that blanketed the reception.

In preparation for what would be my first Chinese Tea Ceremony, I scoured google for examples and explanation but quickly realized similarities to a Vietnamese Tea Ceremony were abundant. Remember when I went to Vietnam and came home with a custom wedding gown?  Although similar, the Chinese & Vietnamese tea ceremonies are very different —…

Meet the groom.  Matt is one of those thoughtful, kind, articulate, compassionate men that jumps at every chance to be a true southern gentlemen.  He holds open doors, offers to carry the heavy boxes, knows how to wear a bowtie, cares for his girl with an unwavering gentleness and abounding thoughtfulness, puts the comfort of…

Greg & Sarah’s Camp River Hall Wedding – a perfect Chilliwack wedding venue – was beautiful, love-filled, and scenic. Sara & Greg both got ready at the Charis Camp Chalet but didn’t see each other until their first look later in the afternoon.  In fact, Greg didn’t know that we took this photo of he and Sara…

No matter how much planning goes into a wedding day, everything boils down to two people: the bride and the groom.  No matter how much time is (or isn’t!) spent on hair and makeup, the groom is sure his bride is the most beautiful bride in the world (as it ought to be!).  No matter…

My second wedding at Milner Chapel dawned a bitterly cold but perfectly clear day in late December.  After the bustle of Christmas but before the rush of New Year’s, we snuggled into the ever-cozy, perfectly-charming, vintage-beautiful Milner Chapel in Langley, BC. With the most perfect Christmas charm, the most elaborate handmade details, and THREE pairs of bridal shoes, this…