Starting high school, four hours from all my best friends in the world was a completely terrifying experience. I come from a town in Central Ontario; Population 5000 and went to school with all of the same people since kindergarten. That first day I looked around and felt completely lost – somehow Angele took pitty on me and brought me to sit with her friend Julie during lunch. Julie was warm and welcoming and somehow made me feel a little better. During Grade 9 we flitted in and out of each other’s lives but I will always remember how nice and easy to get a long with she was each time we hung out; lunch hours, dances, Chantal’s birthday on long beach – all of us running through the water. It seemed like that after high school we would run into each other randomly in public places and never have enough time to talk as much as we wanted to – so that we could catch up. So when Julie asked me about covering her wedding I knew we were long overdue. Lugging all my books and information to her apartment I reconnected with a friend who was about to take a big leap; move away from home, leave her job, and marry the love of her life. We sat and talked and talked and talked (lol) and reminisced a little bit and I just kept remembering that warm smile that greeted me that day in Grade 9 and even now – like a warm ray of sunshine and I am so thankful that Julie and Dan asked me to be a apart of this day. I knew that it would be pretty emotional but I felt the tears springing to my eyes as she opened the door; make-up done and veil already in – she just looked stunning. As the dress went on Julie was transformed forever from the teenage friend with the warm smile to a gorgeous bride draped in lace – ready to unite her life and heart in love.
As Julie walked down the aisle – with tears in my eyes – I watched Julie kiss her parents and Dan offer his arm and was so happy for them both. I was so proud and honoured to be there to not only photograph the day but to witness their vows. I can say that not only are these guys amazing together – they are amazing period. They braved a rainy day and decided to take photos outside anyways. I hope they are having fun on their honeymoon and I can’t wait until they get back and see the photos! Here are a few . . .
Best wishes to you both and we’ll see you when you get back!
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