We have officially been practicing 'Social Distancing' for 3 weeks. As my 2020 summer wedding season erodes before my very eyes, I can't help but think about all the pregnant mamas and parents with newborns who are isolated at home during a time when they could use all sorts of extra help. Not only that, but I think about how they won't be able to get maternity photos done, or newborn photos done. Precious memories that they will never be able to recreate. It breaks my heart. 

So today I am throwing back a few months to when Miranda and Wade welcomed Baby A*. This in-home newborn session was such a joy. Check out those incredible Kootenay (Castlegar, BC) views out those panoramic windows. Wow, wow, wow.

Creston, BC is easily one of my favourite small towns in the Kootenays. Luckily for me, I got to photograph a  handful of weddings there last wedding season. Each one was similar in it's laid back, family-and-friend-focused vibe, but unique in it's aesthetics and love story. 

Connie, Cody, and their dog Robbie Hart (Wedding Singer fans unite!) had the sort of 'backyard' wedding that I love-- set on a family member's sprawling acreage with stunning views of the surrounding hills and mountains. There was plenty of room for all of their guests to socialize and catch up following the ceremony, before heading over to Casey's Community House where the party was just getting started.

Vendors:
Hair – Danni Bond  Jessica Healey
Makeup – AmberMay Makeup
Flowers – Brittany's Flower Farm
Cake – Brits Cakes

Every so often I get to shoot a wedding that takes me to a corner of the Kootenays that I have yet to discover. Last summer that was Alison and Danilo's wedding. While I am no stranger to Creston BC weddings, I had never been to the small community just south of Creston called 'Lister'. This country paradise is packed full of rural, rustic charm. 

Alison and Dani said 'I Do' on her Family's sprawling homestead property, deep in the valley. Ali walked down the aisle arm-in-arm with her Mom and Dad, while serenaded by her brother and sister-in-law on the fiddle and banjo. It was the perfect, personal accompaniment to an absolutely touching moment in time.

Following the ceremony, guests headed north to Creston to celebrate in style (and out of the rain!) at Casey's Community House.  They sipped sparkling wine, noshed on some absolutely incredible charcuterie spreads, and nibbled delectable sweets from Luv at First Bite Desserts.

The perfect ending to a perfect day!