{Chris and Gaby Married} Ottawa Wedding Photographers
A sneak peek at Chris and Gaby’s intimate wedding at The Schoolhouse…An amazing day with her sister arriving from Venezuela by surprise. Surrounded by familya dn friends both near and far… Congratulations to you both!
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{With Love Bridal Boutique Grand Opening-Stittsville} Ottawa Wedding
Brides-to-be have a brand-new place to find or create that perfect wedding dress for their big day. With Love Bridal Boutique opened earlier this month at 1501 Stittsville Main Street and is a new kind of bridal boutique in Ottawa: one that straddles the line between elegant and edgy, classic and chic. Co-proprietors Dana Salares, former owner of White Haute Bridal consignment and Becky Whelan a talented dress maker come together to create what they describe as the ultimate bridal shopping experience.
“Our focus is on fabulous customer service. We can accommodate both walk-ins and appointments; we have two fitting areas so brides aren’t competing for mirrors and can have a truly individual shopping experience.
With Love is among the exclusive suppliers of Blush bridal gowns in Ontario. They also carry several other elegant lines for wedding gowns and bridesmaids dresses such as Jasmine, B2, White One and many more. Any dress can be customized with a coloured sash, a handmade hairpiece or birdcage veil, or artisanal jewellery made locally. “It felt important to us to support local and Canadian businesspeople – some of our dresses are made in Canada as well,” says Salares.
The store’s Grand Opening event will take place on Saturday, September 25 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Also ask about their upcoming Blush Bridal Trunk Show…
Here is a sneak peek at the boutique…but take a look for yourself and visit these talented ladies…
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{Ottawa Bridal Make-up -Looking Your Best} Ottawa Wedding Photographers
I have had the oppourtunity to work with Sarah Walsh, a local make-up artist in Ottawa on a few occasions this year and I must say, she truly can bring out the best in our clients. With a wonderful range in her abilities to create both the dramatic and glamorous and to enhance ones natural beauty with a more natural but elegant look, she is sure to find just the right look. I LOVE working with talented people like Sarah, because it is always a sure thing that she will make you look amazing and I will be able to capture you being your most beautiful in the moment.
Sarah has shared a few of her wedding make-up preparation tips to get ready for the big daya dn to stay looking your best during the day. Anyone with a make-up addiction like I have will appreciate these tips all year long…Enjoy and thank you Sarah for sharing.
SKIN CARE PREP
Skin care should be put on high priority leading up to your wedding! Choose a cleanser and moisturizer formulated for your skin type, and specific concerns. Everyone’s skin is unique, so different products work for different people. Don’t be discouraged if you have to try 2 or 3 different skin care lines before finding the one that works for you. A good starting point is booking a spa facial to address any problem areas. Your esthetician will analyze your skin, and give you some suggestions.
*Tip: Instead of buying a pricey exfoliating scrub to incorporate into your skin care routine, just mix a bit of sugar with your regular cleanser 1-3 times a week. Massage in circular motions for about 1 minute. This will get rid of dead skin cells on surface, and encourage new cell turnover for fresher, smoother skin. No need to spend extra money on something you can easily whip together at home!
MAKEUP
Bridal makeup is best when kept simple, clean, and classic! It’s important to have enough makeup on to look polished in photos, but not too much that it takes away from your natural beauty. The day of your wedding is definitely not the time to experiment with new styles, or try to look like someone else. Your bridal makeup should reflect your personality and style. As a makeup artist, my philosophy is that a bride should look like herself – only the best possible version!
WEDDING DAY TOUCH-UP TIPS
-A good makeup application will hold up all day. The only 2 items you should need are your lip color, and a pressed powder to control shine.
-If you are an oily skin type, blotting papers are a handy touch-up tool to have. They will absorb any extra shine on your face, without lifting off your makeup.
-If you don’t have a tube of the lipstick your makeup artist used on you, just bring a covered lip brush to your appointment. Most makeup artists won’t mind giving you a sample on your brush to save for later!
-When you cry, blot/dab your tears instead of wiping!
You can learn more about Sarah by visiting her website
I would be remiss not to mention that she also creates amazing Bridal Jewelry which you can purchase online or visit With Love Bridal Boutique to see her collection in person.
p.s. this is a photo of the lovely ms. Walsh at a recent shoot at the new With Love Bridal Boutique in Stittsville…but that’s for another post coming soon…
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{Nancy & Stephane} Married – Ottawa Wedding Photographer
Sometimes when you find the person you love…it changes everything.Nancy and Stephane were married at the Schoolhouse in Munster in an intimate ceremony among their closest family and some relatives from abroad. These two are surrounded with love and support among the whole family. I just loved the children at this wedding…they just made me laugh so much. My warmest congratulations to you both…Here are some of my favorites…
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{Lisa & Ryan -engaged!}- Ottawa wedding photographers
Lisa and Ryan will be married this June at the Schoolhouse in Munster for an intimate ceremony with their closest friends and family- an appropriate setting for these two school teachers. We had a wonderful light chasing engagement session in downtown Ottawa and the Byward market. We had a great time shooting this session…only a few bugs bites by the river…but for light like that..worth it…thank you both very much for an amazing evening!
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