Anne and I along with guest photographer, Joel Robertston, witnessed an absolutely beautiful (and elegant) wedding day with Vivian and Vincent. A few short weeks ago, I also spent some time with them during their engagement session – they are a very playful (and fun!) couple so I was really looking forward to photographing their wedding.

Our day started early in both Scarborough and Richmond Hill where we had a few games (aside to Vincent: you are a really good sport) followed by two Chinese tea ceremonies at their parents’ homes.

After Vivian had a change of gowns, we went to St. Agnes Kouying Tsao Catholic Church in Markham for a really lovely service. Mother Nature decided to stop the rain we had in the morning and since we had lots of lovely sunshine, the bridal party headed out to The University of Toronto for a few photographs and a lot of fun.

On the way to the reception, we took a small detour… Vivian was invited to Vera Wang’s boutique in Yorkville. She had her dress created there and the staff were very kind in allowing us to showcase Vivian and her lovely gown in their shop.

At the fabulous Four Seasons Hotel in Yorkville/Toronto (where they had their reception), people mingled and simply enjoyed each other’s company. After a wonderful meal, Vivian and Vincent moved into the theatre for a few games… and judging from everyone’s laughter, they had more than a good time.

Vivian and Vincent: You are two of the kindest and most gracious people on the planet. We truly appreciated your hospitality and how well you and your families treated us. May you have an absolutely wonderful life together and we send you nothing but our best wishes.

If Vivian and Vincent have given you access to their online gallery, please visit our home page at www.roelphoto.com and click on “online gallery.”

Anne and I along with our friend, Ralph Heinze, ventured to the north part of Toronto for Tracy and Hubert’s wedding. I met them last summer at Khristine and Jed’s wedding as Tracy was one of Khristine’s bridesmaids.  So needless to say, we were thrilled to have Tracy and Hubert ask us to capture their wedding day.

The day started off with Hubert arriving at Tracy’s house to pick her up in their limousine.  He somehow convinced the bridesmaids to allow him to see his lovely bride (after handing over some money and doing a few pushups!) … and so they continued on with the rest of their day.

We then headed off to Heintzman House in Thornhill for a few family/bridal party images (and a lot of fun) before going to the church for their nuptials.  After a very lovely ceremony, we spent the rest of the evening at the Diamond Banquet Hall in Markham for their Chinese Tea Ceremony … and for a fantastic meal and reception.

Tracy and Hubert:  Thank you so much for sharing your day with us … you and your families are wonderful people and we truly appreciated your hospitality.  We wish you much happiness, joy, love and peace in your life together.

If Tracy and Hubert have given you access to their online wedding gallery, you can visit our home page at www.roelphoto.com and click on“online gallery”.