Wendake Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations Wedding: Karine + Douglas

Wendake-Hôtel-Musée-Premières-Nations-Wedding-Stephanie-Beach-Photography-bride-groom-portraitA couple years ago Dave and I were a part of way too many wedding shows. Seriously, it was utterly exhausting and for the last couple shows we were in, we weren’t able to take full advantage of them because we were pretty booked up already. But, it was actually at a few of these wedding shows that we met Karine + Doug, so perhaps it was a very good thing that we attended so many because I am just oh so happy we got to work with these two wonderful souls and capture their wedding day for them!!

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Lago Bar & Grill Restaurant Wedding: Jennifer + Kyle

Ottawa-Lago-Wedding-Stephanie-Beach-Photography-confederation-park-dows-lakeWhen I showed up at the Arc Hotel to start Jenn’s bridal prep I walked into a room of cool, calm and collected ladies (and one of the cutest flowergirls ever, who let me know exactly who her mommy was and that I was not to steal her). They were all just so relaxed and positive, it was an absolutely joy to be around. Mix that with the absolutely stunning details Jenn had set aside for me (look at those shoes!!!) and it was definitely the absolute best way to start a wedding day.

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Wendake Hôtel-Musée Premières Nations Wedding: Karine + Douglas, Sneak Peek

Quebec-Wendake-Hôtel-Musée-Premières-Nations-Wedding-Stephanie Beach-PhotographyI have been excited for this wedding day pretty much since the moment we first met these two, but my excitement definitely grew tenfold after their freaking awesome engagement session as Karine + Doug absolutely nailed that shoot! They honestly make photographing them an absolute dream not only by just being such great people, but also with the trust they have in our vision.

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Lago Bar & Grill Restaurant Wedding: Jennifer + Kyle, Sneak Peek

Ottawa-Lago-Wedding-Stephanie-Beach-Photography-ring-invitationSo any bride planning their big day knows that they need to have a Plan B in case of rain (assuming you are doing at least some portion of your day outdoors), and Jenn was prepared with that Plan B. She had discussed it with her wedding planner and us as her photographers. Her ceremony was indoors so no worries there, and we had lots of umbrellas and towels/sheets (to stand on and keep her dress dry) at the ready should the showers come during their first look and portraits. But what do you do when it hails – in August?

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