Vintage Grouse Mountain Wedding: Robert+Fareedah Just Married!

When Fareedah and Robert met with us and mentioned that their wedding was going to be in June, Fareedah said that she is convinced that it is going to be a beautiful day. And truly, the weeks leading up to June 13 have indeed been uncharacteristically gorgeous and sunny for Vancouver. The week before the 13th, however, forecasted some rain. I remember Fareedah, Robert and I sitting at Caffe Artigiano poring over the different weather apps we had on or iPhone to check, nay triple-check, what it's going to be like. Although we did have a scare that we were going to be rained out, it was all for naught for, as Fareedah confidently forecasted, it turned out to be a beautiful day!

Besides the weather, a lot has excited us about this wedding in the details Fareedah mentioned during the planning - the old hollywood, vintage look she was going for, the wedding at the peak of Vancouver, Grouse Mountain, the souped-up rides she (a Rolls Royce) and Robert (a helicopter) and a chance to work with Fairy Godmother Weddings and Photobooth Vancouver, to name a few.

We started the day in Gastown at Burke & Hair with very talented hairstylists, Kelley Schedewitz and Marty Boechler and makeup artist, Oz Zandiyeh.

Old Hollywood glam needs red, red lips!

Hairspray overload!

Fareedah trying to compose herself after reading a sweet note from Robert!

The dress from Bryan's Bridal.

The girls admiring the beautiful bride.

There's something about this shot that I really like...

Nothing puts a smile on bridesmaids' faces but boxes from Tiffany & Co. Heck, even I had a smile on my face watching and shooting this!

The portraits!

The awesome bridesmaids, Jen and Jill, with their custom hairpieces by Heather Mandin of Parts by Heather.

The wonderful custom hairpiece by Heather Mandin of Parts by Heather.

I love the portrait of Fareedah and mom below.

The Rolls Royce Phantom, picking up our gorgeous bride from the Westin Grand Vancouver.

The gorgeous, fragrant flowers, a labour of love by Fareedah's fabulously creative friend, Cassie Plotnikoff.

Robert getting ready!

The ride at Helijet!

Fareedah walking down the aisle with brother, Abdul.

Fareedah was giddy and giggly throughout the ceremony! We couldn't stop from capturing her many facial expressions throughout!

Some portraits!

Korean performers to celebrate Fareedah's Korean heritage.

Yummy cake by Original Cupcakes!

The guestbook (yay!)

Fun times in the photobooth! The booth was busy as a bee throughout the night!

Robert and Fareedah, thank you so much for making us a part of this great occasion! I hope you enjoyed the Tigh-Na-Mara getaway and the Korea/Japan honeymoon will be awesome!

Details:
Hairpiece/Veil - Heather Mandin of Parts by Heather
Hair - Kelley Schedewitz and Marty Boechler of Burke and Hair
Makeup - Oz Zandiyeh
Dress - Bryan's Bridal
Bridesmaids dresses and Tuxes - Isabelle's Bridal
Cake - Original Cupcakes
Hotel - Westin Grand Vancouver
Venue - The Timber Room at Grouse Mountain
Flowers - Cassie Plotnikoff
Photobooth - Photobooth Vancouver
Officiant - Brent Sheppard (Hey Rev!)
Event Planner - Devon Hird from Fairy Godmother Weddings

Punta Cana Day After Session: Karim+Farrah and Jamil+Shaila

The morning we left Punta Cana, we did a day-after session with Karim, Farrah, Jamil and Shaila. Here are some of our faves!

Shortly after we started shooting at the beach, storm clouds began moving in on us and we got some heavy downpour that cut our session short. You can see the rain drops in this shot.

In between short breaks in the rain, we would rush out into the beach and take quick shots. I love this candid one of Shaila and Jamil.

Take two... with feelings!

Soon, the rain would not let up anymore which is how we left Punta Cana, in torrential rain!

We headed back to sunny, yes sunny, Vancouver with fond memories of the Dominican Republic and I'm sure more trips to the Caribbean would be in our future!