Taryn & Emily are sincere and kind.  Their wedding day was heartfelt and joyous.  Details were in abundance: paper flowers made by the bride, a hand built wooden backdrop at the ceremony, wooden trays (made by the groom) adorning each table at the reception, custom sewn bow-ties, detailed sugar cookies made by the matron of honour, a custom coffee bar for the guests, tables heaping with dessert and cakes made by friends– this wedding was one where hand crafted was part of the day.

A friend of the couple asked me if I had ever been to a wedding this epic before.  My response was that I believe every single wedding is epic.  Whether you’re having a small, intimate exchange of vows in your living room, or a romantic backyard wedding, or a sparkly ballroom event-  anytime, anyone wants to announce their love and commit to it- well- to me that is epic.

Pour yourself a drink and settle in.  I tried to edit the photos down to a more manageable amount for a blog post, but really –  I just couldn’t. Maybe it’s because they are your stories that you’re allowing me to help create and tell alongside you and these stories are real and authentic and full of love.  And that’s simply why it’s not easy to leave anything out.