Vilte and Geoff [Wed]

This is the beginning of a little going back to the old ways of blogging.  What that means is less images.  I want to create more of a “sneak peak” of each of the weddings.  Just a glimpse into the couple’s day.  So from here on in, I’m going to go back to only a small selection of up to 30 images for each wedding.  Same thing for portraits, engagements, etc. which will be only 6-10 images.

So starting with Vilte and Geoff … I’ve got a fun selection of random images throughout the day.  Somewhere between 25-30 photos … I’m not really sure on the count … but all of my absolute favourites.

Vilte is adorable.  Reminds me of Audrey Hepburn when she was young.  And she just couldn’t stop smiling.  The funniest part of the day was Vilte’s declaration that Geoff was going to cry when she made her way down the aisle.  3 guesses as to who was actually doing the crying??  Yep, that’s right, it was Vilte!!:)  Geoff was extremely together, with a big smile on his face of course.

It was a shorter day then what I typically spend with my couples, but no shortage of wonderful people, great weather and a perfect wedding day:D

Diet Update

Well its been about 3 weeks since my last update.  So my apologies to my loyal followers:)  Its been a crazy few weeks, but I do have quite a bit to report.

First off, the “RAW” thing is pretty much on the back burner.  I had some really bad digestion problems because of too many raw vegetables.  So I’ve since gone back to cooking/preparing my foods.  Having said that, I’m still eating fruit, and having plenty of mixed salads.  Just not as much as before.

The plus side is that it really helped me reduce my appetite, took away my cravings for sweets and basically completely eliminated really bad “junk” food from my diet, which I reported previously.  I’m not going to lie and say I haven’t had any, but only the odd burger from time to time.  I’ve never been a burger and fries kind of person.  I’ll take the burger and leave the fries (I prefer my potatoes prepared any other way but fried, go figure).  I’ve still maintained the “no chocolate” rule and am very proud of it.  Chocolate is such an addiction.  If you can kick it, you really do feel much better.

And to be perfectly 100% honest, I’ve taken back my coffee in the morning and my diet coke.  Although I still don’t have pop in the house … only water. So my diet coke consumption is still down from what it was.

I’ve been really bad with the juicing.  I have to get back into that.  Its the one thing that I don’t want to slack on.  Its a good way to get a lot of the veggies, and its actually easier on the digestive process because it liquifies all of the veggies.  I’ve just been so busy.

And you might ask … what exactly has kept me busy.  Well work of course.  August is always one of the busiest months for weddings.  Oh and a little furball called Gracie.  Man … puppies are like having kids.  Not that I’m complaining, because I’m enjoying having her here.  I’ve been out for 1 hour walks every morning, and then 30 minutes in the early evening.  The exercise has done me a lot of good.  Albeit I really need some good walking shoes.  Any recommendations?

So while things may not be as “raw” as they were when I started, I am now at a 40 lb weight loss.  I’ve lost 6 more pounds since I last reported in.  I actually forgot to get on the scale for a couple of weeks and just weighed myself a few days ago.  I was down 5 lbs at that point.  I then weighed in again this morning and “voila” … one more little sucker gone:)  LOVE IT!!!!:D

And just so as not to leave you without a photo.  Heres a picture with Gracie, and her friend Tucker at the dog part.  The next shot is Gracie after the dog park!!!!! LOL  Shot with my iPhone and Hipstamatic!

And I just want to say … she’s gotten so big.  She grew a ton in a couple of weeks.  Her lovely pink “bling” collar pretty much had to be scraped and I bought her a new one this week.  SIDENOTE:  They don’t make cutsey bling collars for big dogs, what’s up with that:(  Everyone at obedience school says she’s actually tiny for a 5 month old retriever.  So HOPEFULLY I won’t end up with a 70 lb dog!!!!! YIKES;)

Jaime & Nik [Wed]

The last in my 3 wedding weekend series is Jaime and Nik.

Their wedding was a dual ceremony wedding affair.  Nik is Indian, so they did an indian ceremony first, under a lovely organza draped mundap.  Then in keeping with Jaime’s traditions, followed that with a civil ceremony.  With Jaime’s red hair and blue eyes, she looked stunning in the sari … and equally beautiful in her wedding gown.  The entire event was held at the Liberty Grand at CNE.  It was the Sunday after Caribana, the weather was beautiful and it was the perfect location for a wedding.

August 24, 2010 - 1:05 pm

vanessa - These are awesome pictures……..

Jaime you look so beautiful. Congratulations! to you and Nik. Best wishes for the future. Lovely Couple.

August 24, 2010 - 2:19 pm

Amedeo - Lookin good!! Great photos of a great day!

August 24, 2010 - 2:30 pm

Marco - your PICTURES are AMAZING!! And you look BEATIFUL in all of them…Nic looks great as well (don’t tell him that I told you that…lol). I love the fact that you had both ceremonies, it looks like you guys had a blast – I wish I was there.

August 24, 2010 - 2:34 pm

Anne - I luv the pictures, they are so different and varied compared to other wedding albums. Each and every one just captures the moment beautifully.

August 24, 2010 - 3:26 pm

Mary Pronesti - These are such beautiful photo – looks like old Hollywood

August 24, 2010 - 3:42 pm

Sabrina - Jaime you look gorgeous in all of these pictures. Congratulations to You and Nick. Have a wonderful wedded life.

August 24, 2010 - 6:27 pm

Bree-Anne - Great pics guys!! If only Amy would learn to open her eyes…. :)

August 24, 2010 - 6:28 pm

Linda - Beautiful – you both look so happy.

August 24, 2010 - 7:01 pm

Stephanie - What a beautifully gorgeous day! You two look amazing!

August 24, 2010 - 8:00 pm

Amy - Amazing pictures guys! Jaime, you look so beautiful…and Nik too :) Love the outdoor shots!

August 24, 2010 - 10:30 pm

Simone - Beautiful couple, beautiful wedding, beautiful pictures! Glad that we could share your special day! Wish you both the best…

August 25, 2010 - 7:53 am

Lisa D - Amazing pics Nik and Jaime! Love the dual wedding idea!

August 25, 2010 - 10:02 am

Jason - AMAZING – pictures are fabulous, looks like it was quite the day!

August 25, 2010 - 10:08 am

Jimmy - Beautiful shots! Love them!

August 25, 2010 - 10:52 am

Ryan - Some great shots of you guys. Great day overall

August 25, 2010 - 12:24 pm

Daniel - You guys look hot! HOT!

August 25, 2010 - 12:31 pm

san - Absolutely Beautiful Shots !

August 25, 2010 - 12:32 pm

Hieu - Congratulations to the both of you and best wishes! Love seeing the the dual ceremonies. The photos are awesome too.

August 25, 2010 - 2:08 pm

Ozzy - You guys look great…now, carry on.

August 25, 2010 - 3:18 pm

Tracy - Amazing pictures! What a beautiful day it was…and soooo much fun!

August 25, 2010 - 5:26 pm

Mike - Amazing pics – you both look awesome. I look great as well. Just saying….

August 26, 2010 - 6:45 am

Cheryl - Amazing pictures! Congrats to you both again!

August 26, 2010 - 8:51 am

Heidi - I love these photographs! You both look so awesome. Both ceremonies were beautiful. Congratulations!

August 26, 2010 - 9:07 am

Harmit Kamboe - Hey Nik and Jaime – Congratulations and hope you guys had fun in Hawaii

August 26, 2010 - 9:59 am

Chris - Congratulations to both of you!

August 26, 2010 - 3:18 pm

gareth - awesome pics but where are the two real love birds..lol

August 26, 2010 - 5:33 pm

Brian W. - Jamie…Wow, you look fabulous! The photos (and photographer) certainly captured the event(s) and judging by your smile (in every photo) you certainly enjoyed the ceremonies! I especially like the photo of you sitting while staring at your ring…absolutely breath-taking! The photographer also captured the fine details of your wedding day.

Congratulations again and thanks for sharing!

August 26, 2010 - 8:36 pm

Mark - Cool shots, Judy! You have such a distinctive style. And the Liberty Grand is an awesome location, eh? :)

August 27, 2010 - 2:51 pm

Sheldon - Jaime, pictures look great . You and your bridesmaids look beautiful. The pictures really capture the look of joy on Nik’s face.

August 31, 2010 - 8:20 am

susannah - beautiful pics!

August 31, 2010 - 8:58 am

Ajay - Wahoo! Event of the century.

August 31, 2010 - 11:43 am

Ram Ramkumar - The photographs are amazing. Nik and Jaime you look so happy together!

August 31, 2010 - 9:17 pm

Jess - These pictures are gorgeous!! Love the dual ceremony…Congrats to you both :)

August 31, 2010 - 9:30 pm

Esther - The pictures are absolutely gorgeous! Congratulations!!

August 31, 2010 - 10:17 pm

Judy Cormier - Thanks a lot Mark … its always nice when I see a comment from you. I appreciate that you took the time to have a look :D

September 1, 2010 - 2:26 pm

Hema Shriram - The photographs look great! You make a great couple !

September 3, 2010 - 10:32 am

Elaine - Wow. Amazing pictures–the colours are so sharp and wonderful. What a beautiful couple!

Vanessa & John [Wed]

So wedding #2 of my three wedding weekend was Vanessa & John’s big day!!

What a great wedding.  Everything about it went perfectly.  The weather was lovely (okay it was a bit hot, I’ll admit), the couple looked super hot (not because of the weather HAHA), and everyone was just so nice.  The ceremony was held at a Croatian church off Winston Churchill north.  It was an incredible church out in the middle of farm land.  I loved it … one because it was awesome inside and out … two because we were able to do photos right after in that location.  We had barns, farm fields, etc.  How much better then that could you get!!!:)

The ceremony was followed by a reception at one of my favourite venues … Mississauga Convention Centre.  Great decor, awesome service and wonderful food.

I also had two terrific photographers join me for this wedding.  Tim Forbes from Kingston, Ontario and Joe Appel from Pittsburgh, PA.  They shot the heck out of this event and made creating this blog entry that much harder.  Way too many awesome images.  Their images are randomly included here and there in this post.  THANKS GUYS!!!

August 22, 2010 - 8:50 pm

Aunt Janet & Uncle Gerry - To Johnny and Vanessa:

“May the love you expressed on this wonderful day be the first thought you have each and every morning!”
The love you expressed at your wedding was truly captured in these fantastic pictures. It was a perfect day and we enjoyed being a part of it. Much love always and forever…..

August 23, 2010 - 3:53 pm

Trisha Perdue - I just have to say how absolutely beautiful these pictures turned out. Vanessa you are gorgeous not only on your wedding day but everyday. John John you looked good too ;o) But seriously, you both looked amazing!!
Thank you for including us on your special day I truly am honored to have shared it with you. Everything was perfect. The Church was beautiful, the Violinist was spectaular, The hall was gorgeous (wink wink you might see some similarities when i wed wink wink) Honest to goodness, bless you both <3 Wishing you all the love and happiness in the world! Trisha, Elie and lil Monkey Mikey. xoxo

August 24, 2010 - 7:11 am

Aunt Judy and Uncle Mark - Dear “Jonessa”

Your wedding was spectacular from start to finish.
They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Your pictures say only one word – LOVE.
Our sincerest best wishes for a life full of memories together with all of your wonderful family and friends. If your wedding is any indicaiton, you are off to a great start.
Good things happen to good people – eNJOY your life together as husband and wife.

Much love,
Aunt Judy and Uncle Mark
xoxo

August 24, 2010 - 10:30 am

Pina Marino - Vanessa & John….absolutely stunning!!

You should both be the next top models!!

Have a happy marriage and remember….Falling in love is easy
but…staying in love is something very special.

Love, The Marino family
XOXO

August 24, 2010 - 11:54 am

Mike (Uncle) Le Blanc - Hi Guys,

only the best time ever!!………..and these pictures stand in evedence of the great looking couple that you are. Dawn and I are so please be have been a part of your greatest day. You will always to the happy couple to us

See you soon…………

August 24, 2010 - 12:08 pm

Tonia - Vanessa & John you two are a stunning couple.
It was such a beautiful wedding.
All the Best!
Tonia xoxox

August 24, 2010 - 9:36 pm

Lauren - Vanessa, You look absolutely gorgeous. The wedding looked spectacular and I am so sorry I could not attend. Congratulations!
Welcome to the family :)

I send my best wishes and love to you both.

Love,
Lauren

August 25, 2010 - 10:55 am

Dawn LeBlanc - Vanessa & John: Awesome pics! You both look great! It was indeed a beautiful day. Luv, Aunt Dawn.

August 27, 2010 - 9:41 am

Judy MacMaster - How beautiful you are together. Beautiful memories to build on! We were so happy to have shared your special day.
Love Aunt Judy & Uncle Rick

August 27, 2010 - 11:02 am

christian mccann - the pics look great. it looks like it was a great day and every body had fun

August 27, 2010 - 10:41 pm

Suzanne - Vanessa, you look fantastic!!!! the pictures really capture your true happiness!!! I wish I could have commented on some of the pics indivually, they are so you!! I wish you and John a life of happiness, health, prosperity and “bambinos” God Bless you both as you being a new chapter is your life – the Jonessa chapter. All the best – friends always – Suzanne

August 29, 2010 - 6:11 pm

ottana - Vanessa, as usual do the both of you look great. I am sorry I missed the special days but the photos capture what the day would have ALMOST been like. but nothing compares to acutally being there. Anyways you will saviour this day for the rest of your life.

August 29, 2010 - 9:06 pm

Vanessa - These pics are gorgeous! Judy, you’ve been blessed with a beautiful talent. And…what a great couple, don’t you think?!

August 30, 2010 - 12:49 pm

Anne and Joe Badali - faaaaaaabbulous pictures – you both look soooo happy – what a wonderful day – thanks for allowig us to share it with you.

August 31, 2010 - 10:30 am

annarita guida - John and Vanessa:

Al and I had a wonderful time at your wedding. I have never seen a bride and groom enjoy their wedding so much. I must say that the church ceremony was lovely. The music and the beautiful church added something special to the ceremony.

Vanessa you looked beautiful, you look wonderful every day but on your wedding day you were outstanding. John, you looked absolutely hot and handsome too.

Your pictures are beautiful too. Everyone looks great in all the shots. I enjoyed meeting your mother Vanessa. I can see that we both have a lot in common.

I wish you both love, happiness and a wonderful life together.

All the best.
AnnaRita and Al Guida

Natasha & Tyaobi [Wed]

This is the first in a series of a 3 weddings I shot in one weekend.  Natasha & Tyaobi’s wedding was first on the Friday.  The event took place at Royal Ambassador in Caledon.  The ceremony overlooked a small lake, the weather was beautiful and finally after so many years these two people said “I Do” to each other. In attendance were their 3 children … two in the wedding party and the youngest … well he slept through the ceremony and reception.  Considering he was a tad upset earlier in the day I don’t think anyone was complaining about that!!

Natasha wore two different gowns.  We did some photos in the first gown before the ceremony and then she changed in an even more lovely gown for the ceremony.  I know that, as much as Tyaobi might not admit it, he was a tad choked up when he saw her coming down the aisle.

And while Natasha made almost everything herself for the big day, she was smart and realized she needed a good planner … one by the name of Melissa from One Fine Day.  It was a pleasure, as always to work with Melissa.

August 18, 2010 - 9:20 am

Melissa - Thank you Judy and Darsi for the amazing work that you do! Always a pleasure to work with you both…YOU ROCK!

Amazing photos as always.

August 18, 2010 - 1:09 pm

Crystal - The picture of them kissing after their vows and their son is covering his eyes is priceless..lol! great pic!

August 18, 2010 - 7:14 pm

Karen - Beautiful wedding,venue and pictures, I had a great time, and of course the picures reflect the atmosphere of the wedding, just devine.

August 18, 2010 - 10:00 pm

Lena - It was a beautiful wedding. I LOVE seeing Ty crying in reminds of the pastor telling him to look at Tash & was does he see….PERFECTION. It explained everything about their day.

August 18, 2010 - 10:04 pm

Havolene - The kiss is so cute, all the girls are in awe and excitement, and Ty jr. Is filled with disgust and embarrassment, isn’t that a sight for soar eyes.

August 25, 2010 - 8:17 pm

Neil - Absolutely beautiful!

August 26, 2010 - 11:41 am

Fatu - NATASHA AND TYAOBI BUCKLAND “WOW” What beautiful pictures for a beautiful family. Your day looked so perfect. My bigesst regret was not being able to be there (physically)to celebrate your special day with you,but in spirit I was all up in it dutty wyning, bogling, skanking and all sorts and of course a tear or two were shed for the sentimental moments of the ceremony lol.

My special message to you both:

From your sister over the waters to her special friend “Maitland” (lol).” Continue to enjoy and treasure the time you spend with your husband and your kids. Love them as you love yourself, Don’t change for bad, but for good and never let anybody’s words or bad thoughts come between you both, because together you are stronger” x.

From the sister-in law over the waters to a special friend I have adopted “Buckland” (lol) ” Continue to treat your wife like the princess she is. Appreciate and understand her feelings,always put your wife and your children first and never let anyones bad thoughts and words come between you both,because together you are stronger” x.

Love you guys and see you real soon Fatu, Ki, and the real boss Deeqy xxx

August 26, 2010 - 5:16 pm

Natasha - What an awesome day! It was such a privilege to be in attendance for your wedding. What an awesome day for an awesome couple! Love you guys

August 26, 2010 - 8:51 pm

marcia - The wedding was beautiful from the weather, music,family and friends. It was so much fun. I loved the butterfly touches. The pictures are amazing.

August 27, 2010 - 2:00 am

laura - Natasha and Tyaobi congratulations on your wedding.

These pictures are absolutely amazing and really shows how magical this day really was. You looked beautiful and the groom very sharp.
Wishing you all the happiness in the future. I really missed out on something special by not being there but these pictures helped capture the essence and the moment.

Big kiss and love to the fam
Laura x

August 27, 2010 - 10:32 am

Dawn - Absolutely beautiful! The photos are amazing!! Glad to be a part of your special day.
Much luv,
D

August 27, 2010 - 4:20 pm

Lana - I’m speechless. These pictures are stunningly beautiful. Tash and Ty, you and the kids look wonderful. So happy to see that the pictures were able to portray the beauty of the day.
Love you both and congrats again,
Lana

August 27, 2010 - 9:53 pm

Denise - I love the picture of Tasha, Tyaobi and the little one…that one is sooooooo beautiful..

However, all of the pictures came out amazing….which is not suprising

Again Congratulations Tasha & Tyaobi

August 30, 2010 - 7:28 am

patricia - The wedding was absolutely wonderful I enjoyed every bit of it the picture are amazing .

August 30, 2010 - 12:10 pm

LYNETTE - Lovely pictures of your wedding
Lynette

September 1, 2010 - 12:09 pm

Alicia - Love the pictures Tasha and Tyaobi, they came out perfect. All the pics look great, but my favourite is Tyaobi Jr. covering his eyes during the kiss. Thank you for allowing me to share in your special day and I pray all of God’s richest blessings over your lives.
You do make a beautiful couple.
With Love,
Alicia

September 2, 2010 - 12:49 pm

Stacey - Breathtakingly beautiful!!

Thank you for allowing me to share in your special day…itt was a Blessing & Absolute Honor. I completely enjoyed scrolling through the pictures and seeing all the wonderful treasured moments captured here.

Your choice in venue, food, music, and even the little added touches (butterflies, fans, thank you cards)…they showed how much time and love you put into planning your wedding. It was truly, a lovely event. KUDOS!!

Cheers to the Happy Couple..Mr. & Mrs. Buckland…Woot Woot!!!

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