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Lloydminster Wedding Photographer | Kelsey & Jeff | Lakeland College wedding

Elizabeth van der Bij — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 05:01:01 +0000

The day after Evette & Arthur’s wedding, I hit the road to Lloydminster (who knew it was only a 2.5 hour drive??) for Kelsey and Jeff’s fabulous wedding. I joined Kelsey at her parent’s home for the girls getting ready before we headed off to St Anthony’s Church for the ceremony. Following the ceremony, we went to Kelsey’s cousin’s store, Socko, to do some of the formal photos before heading over to Lakeland college to for more photos and the reception. Kelsey and Jeff met at the Lakeland College gym because they both played basketball, so it just made sense for them to get married there. It was a fantastic day and we had such a great time in Lloydminster… I can’t wait to go back!

Kelsey had such and awesome dress… it had pockets! Loved it!

…and her shoes… she’s a girl after my own heart!

I can’t help but laugh at how expressive Kelsey was… and her look of panic… awesome!

Pretty sweet moment with her Mom.

I love the looks Kelsey and Jeff had when they catch a glimpse of each other.

I couldn’t resist a shoe shot…

The priest was super funny! I love when I get a ceremony with him!

Formals in Socko… I love quirky locations for photos!

Kelsey had a fabulous custom hanger that we had to do more photos with

Swept off her feet a think… (insert drum roll here!)

This one was a throwback to their engagement session when Kelsey carried Jeff… too funny!

This is just super cute…

The ladies got a little crazy with Jeff!

Pretty awesome wedding party!

Lots of basketball details!

These look soooo good!

Rings and basketballs… perfect!

Pretty rockin’ grande entrance!

Great speeches!

Man, I love the faces Kelsey makes… the top layer was tipping precariously… but made it through unscathed… minus being cut, of course

Love their dance shots!

Look at Kelsey’s dress twirl!!

These two were great dancers!

I just love this one!

Edmonton Wedding Photographer | Evette & Arthur | U of A Faculty Club wedding

Elizabeth van der Bij — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 21:26:45 +0000

We’re heading back to August for Evette & Arthur’s wedding at the U of A Faculty Club here in Edmonton. It was a gorgeous Friday wedding surrounded by friends and family and Evette looked amazing with lots of purple details. I loved the black callas in here bouquet, but I think, what I loved even more, was the photos of family tucked into the bouquet so that they were there with her too. Arthur was so sweet and I loved his tears, looking at those photos now, still makes me a little misty-eyed! The ceremony and reception were at the U of A Faculty Club and we did all of the “formals” outside on the grounds after the ceremony before going back inside for the reception. It was a beautiful wedding with two amazing people that I’m so happy I was there to witness it all!

A few last minute adjustments before the ceremony starts.

Such a beautiful way to have loved ones who are no longer with us close by on the wedding day.

Arthur is so sweet… he was tearing up in anticipation of seeing Evette!

More of those beautiful tears here!

They looked so happy!!

So, Evette’s family roughed Arthur up a little bit…

Evette is so silly!

I just love this photo!

Evette is so mischievous and couldn’t keep her hands off of Arthur!

Um, I think it’s getting a bit hot in here…

A few quiet moments alone.

Such pretty flowers!

Ok, honestly, Evette had the most AWESOME rings ever!!!

The grande entrance!!

Lots of laughs and tears during the speeches.

Super sweet first dance.

I love the parent dances!

The candle dance was pretty cool!

Um, belly dancer for entertainment? Yes please! So cool!

Luckily there wasn’t a huge fight for the bouquet!

I loved Arthur’s garter dance!

Edmonton Wedding Photographers | Nicole & Nicholas | Enjoy Centre wedding in St Albert

Elizabeth van der Bij — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 06:21:05 +0000

Yesterday I blogged Leanne & Tyler’s wedding, so it just made sense to blog Nicole & Nicholas’ wedding the day after since their weddings were back to back this past August. I started out with the ladies at Nicole’s parents home where I got to photograph lots of shoes (my favourite!!) while the girls were getting ready. We headed off to the church for the ceremony where I cught my first glimpse of Nicholas that day. He was so sweet watching Nicole come down the aisle with tears welling in his eyes. After the ceremony we headed to the U of A campus for family photos and a few with the wedding party before hitting the Royal Alberta Museum for a few more. The reception was at the Enjoy Centre, a fabulous new facility in St Albert, so we took a few more photos around there before heading into the gorgeous reception in the Moonflower Room. It was a gorgeous day and I just love looking back at the photos and remembering the fun we had!

Look at all those pretty shoes!

Nicole was surrounded by her best friends helping her get ready.

The flowergirl and ring bearer were so cute!

I melt when I see the look on Nicholas’ face when he sees Nichole come down the aisle.

If you look close, you can see the tears in his eyes! So sweet!!

Off to the U of A for wedding party photos! The guys looked goooood!

And well, the whole group in general was pretty awesome!

I love this moment between the newlyweds!

And more sweetness here!

And channeling their inner models here!

The flowers were gorgeous!

I loooooved this super mod background at the Prairie Bistro in the Enjoy Centre.

The whole group hanging out.

Outside the Prairie Bistro with lots of wood and metal and glass… perfection!

The ladies were relaxing before heading off to the reception.

The guys were still workin’ it for photos… look at them go!!

LOVED their rings!

Lots of pretty orange details!

The head table looked awesome with orange and grey.

The grande entrance!

Yeah, you can’t blame the kids for hanging out with the candy.

Lots of tears for these speeches!

You’d never know by looking, but the cake had met a horrible fate earlier in the evening but was put back together fabulously!

The first dance was so beautiful!

Edmonton Wedding Photographers | Leanne & Tyler | Union Bank Inn wedding

Elizabeth van der Bij — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 05:44:40 +0000

I can’t believe it’s been more than five months since Leanne & Tyler’s fabulous wedding at the Union Bank Inn! I started the day at Leanne’s Parents home for the girls getting ready before heading downtown to the Union Bank Inn for the ceremony. I love looking back at these photos and just watching Tyler’s face light up every time he looked at Leanne! It was so sweet! After the ceremony we headed off to the High Level bridge and to my favourite parkade for the “formal” photos. They had such a great wedding party too! We finished up the night back at the the Union Bank Inn where there were lots of laughs and lots of tears (my favourite!). We had such a great time and I”m so happy I was able to witness a celebration of so much love!!

Leanne had such a pretty dress!

So many pretty sparkly things!

Gorgeous flowers from the Wild Orchid Flower Shop!

I love Leanne’s Dad’s face here when he sees her for the first time in her dress!

Tyler looked happy all day long!

I love the exchange of the rings!

Oh yes! The Kiss… and it was a good one!!

Hanging out with family and friends outside the hotel after the wedding (look! Tyler’s still smiling!)

Getting a little silly!

Happy family!

What you didn’t see was the lightning fast pummeling Tyler got in the middle of all this!

I loooooooove the High Level Bridge!

Leanne & Tyler making “their face”.

Hello there pretty shiny rings…

I just love this one! So bold and graphic!

Loved this wedding party!!

Lookin’ sassy here!

Lots of pretty details back at the hotel for the reception.

Leanne’s friend made this gorgeous cake!

I loved the cake cutting semi-silhouetted shots!

Such pretty tears!

Such a great time with the speeches!

Ooooooh! The first dance…

Edmonton Lifestyle Photographer | urban portrait shoot with Amy

Elizabeth van der Bij — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 06:12:40 +0000

I know, I know, I still have a TON of weddings and portraits left to blog from the summer, but I just could resist posting a few from this mini session with Amy in a spot that I’ve been dying to photograph for ages. I have to admit, I really missed photography in edgier and grittier spots around the city and hope to get back to my old edgy style! This session with Amy totally reminded me why I love shooting in the city! Here’s a few of my favourites! Oh, and have I mentioned I’ve fallen back in love with black and white photos!!

Metal, concrete, grit and gorgeousness… yes, I think I am at home again reveling in anticipation of more urban glamour! Welcome back ENV, welcome back.