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March 20, 2010

Winter Wedding in Kelowna BC...but where is the snow?

Kate and I have loved getting to know Steve and Erin. Steve, a professional photographer himself, knew photography was going to be a priority at their Wedding so they booked us a year and half in advance. Needless to say we have been anticipating this Wedding!

Set in February, as a Winter Wedding, we couldn't wait to shoot in the snow. This year however, Mother Nature saw Winter differently and so the snow was already gone. I was ecstatic however to find that the river at Mission Creek Park in Kelowna BC was still frozen over, so we got out on the ice, lit some sparklers and had some fun with the Wedding Party! The girls all looked stunning in their faux fur wraps and men dapper in their long tailed tuxes. Very chic!

Thanks to Lois Lane Antiques for the fun backdrop for Erin and Steve's Bride and Groom portraits.

"Thank you very much Renee & Kate. I have no doubt that we made the absolute best choice in hiring you guys. Your work is exemplary, and you both are some of the friendliest people I've ever had the pleasure of meeting.

I will be telling absolutely everyone I know that anytime they need the services of a professional photographer, you guys are the only ones worth working with. Thank you both so much!"

Steve & Erin Gaucher, Kelowna B.C.

February 10, 2010

Ryan & Lena are SNAPPED

Congratulations to Ryan and Lena as March's ultra chic couple in Snap Okanagan Magazine! For those of you who have seen some of our work, we are drawn to great graffiti and the new work we found the day of Lena and Ryan's Wedding was absolutely perfect. 12 red roses with the words "Apostles of Love". Sadly, it has since been painted over but it will live on in the images we captured. To see the other great Wedding couples go to SNAP Okanagan.

Best Engagement Photo 2009!

Oh wow, oh wow!!! From one of our most tranquil and fun Engagement Sessions, comes the news it has won, from across Canada, as one of the Best Engagement Photos of 2009! The session with Kevin and Kathryn came during the BC fires this past summer so what should have been an early morning session on the river, looked more like sunset with all the hues of red and orange and lots of smokiness to add to the ambiance. We even got to paddle in a canoe over to a beautiful sandbar for the fantastic session. To be inspired by all of the great winners go to Bride.ca

"Inspired By This; Wedding Insight" Features our Photos from our Engagement Session with Jillian & Ed!

I continue to be honored by the number of comments and requests I receive on a daily basis for information and kudos on the Engagement Session we did with Jillian Harris and Ed Swiderski of ABC's "The Bachelorette.

Yesterday I was super excited to be involved in a telephone call with Jillian and Leila Khalil of Be Inspired, a Wedding Specialist in LA. This fantastic blog and website features all things wonderful for those planning a Wedding and looking for inspiration. Leila wanted to interview Jillian to find out about all the exciting details she can spill on her and Ed's upcoming Wedding plans and to find out the inspiration behind our Engagement shoot.

To read about all the delightful tidbits Leila was able to find out from Jillian check out Be Inspired's "Real Wedding Wednesday: ABC's Bachelorette Jillian Harris Engagement Photo Shoot"

Thanks to Jillian for this particularly sweet comment from the interview:

How did they choose their engagement session photographer and what was the inspiration behind the shoot?

“Wedded Bliss was always sweet and supportive of me back when I was on The Bachelor with Jason. I’ve loved her work and knew I wanted something both artistic and outdoors.” Winter is Jillian’s favorite time of year and being outside in the beautiful backdrop at home in Canada was the perfect setting.

JC says:
February 10, 2010 at 12:02 pm
Awww. Those are such adorable photos!
stacy says:
February 10, 2010 at 12:22 pm
they are so cute! love the insight into her wedding. Jillian was my favorite
Bachelorette!
Jen@GreenWeddingShoes says:
February 10, 2010 at 12:24 pm
super cute! i love the ones of them in the car with the hot chocolate too
cort says:
February 10, 2010 at 1:31 pm
I love Jillian and Ed! and all her charity stuff she does too. how gorgeous are they in the fall leaves?
Jessica says:
February 10, 2010 at 1:56 pm
I LOOOOOOOVE Jillian! Here and Ed are adorable!
Thanks so much for posting this, I can’t wait to read more about her wedding!! You better keep us updated if you hear anything else
1. Artistry by Briana says:
  February 10, 2010 at 2:22 pm
  OMG! These Engagement Photos are absolutely amazing and so cute! I love the unique shots and how they captured the couple’s personality and adoration for each other.
2. Cynthia Adkins says:
  February 10, 2010 at 2:28 pm
  Good for them! I’m glad they are doing well after a rough start! What fun and beautiful photos. Thanks for the fun story!
3. Ashley Brockinton says:
  February 10, 2010 at 2:33 pm
  THese are super sweet.
4. Deneitra says:
  February 10, 2010 at 2:56 pm
  Gorgeous engagement photos! They look really happy, good for them.
5. margaret says:
  February 10, 2010 at 2:58 pm
  Jillian and Ed… love the pictures.. Renee you did an amazing job!
6. Marian says:
  February 10, 2010 at 3:14 pm
  Wishing this happy couple the best! The photos show their love for each other.
7. Alexis says:
  February 10, 2010 at 3:24 pm
  I saw this on Jillian’s twitter and HAD to come check this out. The pictures are absolutely gorgeous. Jillian, if you’re reading this I’m a big fan!
8. Donna Barstow says:
  February 10, 2010 at 3:55 pm
  Great pix! My favorites are the top one, the bottom one, and the one of Ed in the long black overcoat.
  Jillian is totally the best Bachelorette ever, and I wish she’d come back to TV again, somehow, somewhere! (Ed making comments in the background wouldn’t be bad, either.)
  Rachel says:
  February 10, 2010 at 4:02 pm
  These are gorgeous pictures!!!
  jen says:
  February 10, 2010 at 4:03 pm
  can we talk about how cute she is in those boots and beanie?? omg. Love her in them. Ed’s not half bad either
  Christia says:
  February 10, 2010 at 4:08 pm
  Great interview with Jillian! They look so happy and natural in the photos- which is always great to see for engagement photos. Beautiful colors too- love the lighting and editing!
  Ashley says:
  February 10, 2010 at 4:35 pm
  So cute! Jillian looks great!
  Lori says:
  February 10, 2010 at 4:45 pm
  Such beautiful, natural pictures! I love how they capture the uniqueness of Jillian and Ed. You get a real sense of who they are and what they enjoy. Wedded Bliss did a great job.
  Enjoyed reading the blog as I liked learning all the background information. Thanks for the interview with Jillian.
  Beth says:
  February 10, 2010 at 5:19 pm
  Ok, I have to comment because this is just too crazy! I randomly googled “Jillian Harris Wedding Engagement” today becuase I was just curious about what her plans are (I watched her on the Bachelorette). This was the first site that popped up and I saw this post was only posted today! I guess my celeb radar is pretty accurate!
  ANYWAY, love love love the pictures! I echo everyone else – the lighting, editing and coloring is fantastic! You can obviously tell how in looooove they are
  Becca says:
  February 10, 2010 at 6:22 pm
  Im such a fan Jillian and Ed and now I can totally relate to you as a bride to be too. Im getting married in November! Love the pictures- so talented.
  Mary says:
  February 10, 2010 at 6:53 pm
  Love, love, love the pics. I absolutely enjoyed watching the Bachelorette and the journey you both took to find your way to one another. Such a true love story. Makes me very optimistic that I will find my true love at the appropriate time in my life. Again thank you for sharing this with all of us.
  Courtney says:
  February 10, 2010 at 7:09 pm
  Adorable set of engagement shots.
  Kellee says:
  February 10, 2010 at 7:23 pm
  So i’m totally obsessed with these pics! Adorable and so lovely! Jillian and Ed are a gorgeous couple and look so happy.
  So cool that you were able to get the scoop on her wedding plans and life after Bachelorette!
  PM says:
  February 10, 2010 at 8:34 pm
  Gorgeous pictures, gorgeous couple, love you guys!

January 31, 2010

Best Wedding Photo 2009!

I was SUPER honored tonight to find out that among over 500 photos submitted from Canada's premiere photographers WE were awarded an Honorable Mention on Bride.ca for Best Wedding Photo of 2009! The great shot was taken as Kate stumbled upon our fantastic couple, Gord and Jane, starting their reception festivities off right! To see all the winners go to BRIDE.CA

January 28, 2010

ABC's Bachelorette Jillian Harris & Ed Swiderski Engagement Photo Shoot by Wedded Bliss Photography

Christmas came a day late for me this year. On Boxing Day, I got an email from the lovely Jillian Harris of ABC's The Bachelorette, asking if we could do some Engagement Photos of her and her fiance Ed Swiderski. It was a fantastic Christmas present, considering what a fan I was of her and Ed! Although they were super busy visiting family and friends in Kelowna, we managed to get a session on the last day they were here.

I wanted to find some really unique, fun locations, so we started at Gellatly Nut Farm on Okanagan Lake and then finished off the session at an auto wrecking yard! Thanks to the gang at Wheels Truck Parts for opening the compound just for us.

Kate and I LOVED working with Jillian and Ed but I just had to ask the question (as I do of all my couples) "So how did you two meet?" :)

To see more photos from our session, please visit our Engagement Section at Wedded Bliss Photography.

January 8, 2010

Winter Engagement Session at Silver Star Mountain Resort

Silver Star Mountain Resort is becoming one of my favorite places these days. With little snow in either Kelowna or Vernon, it is well worth the drive if you are looking for some of the white stuff or just want to get above the clouds. It is also a beautiful backdrop for an Engagement Session as the photos from Melanie and Jeremy's session can attest to :)

Just be leery of your fiance wanting to start a snowball fight!!!

SNAP Magazine features Nik and Paula

Congratulations Nik and Paula...you are in SNAP this month :)

To view their stellar photo just click on our link to SNAP OKANAGAN MAGAZINE.

December 14, 2009

Destination Wedding at Semiahmoo Resort

I LOVE my job! What other job do you get invited to a couples most anticipated and beautiful moment....and get to see them start a new chapter in their life! I also LOVE Destination Weddings! I get to see fantastic new venues and this one, Semiahmoo Resort in Blaine Washington was spectacular! It was a super cold and rainy evening so Colin and Megan were real troopers for even venturing outside for a few images. Thankfully the Resort has a beautiful wine cellar and we were able to continue our session warm and dry. Thanks Kurt for helping with the video light ;)