We always make it a point to meet with both the bride AND groom during consultations with prospective clients. When Debbie came to meet with us for the very first time, she had her friends with her, instead. Ayaz had already relocated to Edmonton, therefore, not getting an opportunity to meet us before deciding to book. Nonetheless, they booked us not long after that first meeting.
When Ayaz visited Vancouver in the fall, they made it a point that we get a chance to get to know the groom. I was worried. For us, it's important that we click with the client. If we're going to be spending the entire day with you, we want to make sure that a good solid relationship is built between us. Ayaz, at that point, was already "stuck" with us, so to speak. However, despite my apprehensions of whether Ayaz will like us or not, it was all for naught since we clicked right away. Right there and then, I knew that working with them would be a breeze. Just check out their engagement session!
And now, for some teasers from the wedding.
Debbie's dress from Jai Bridals
Shoes by Enzo Angiolini
The wedding rings were designed by Ayaz, made at Shamins. Debbie's jewelry was designed by the bridesman, Larry Ho, an award winning jewelry designer. Larry was the one who referred Debbie and Ayaz to us after he met us at
Chris and Laura-Jane's wedding, and for that, we are grateful!
The ceremony at the
John MS Lecky (UBC Boathouse) was wonderful. Good thing the ceremony was held indoors, out of the sun!
Ayaz looked dashing in his Hugo Boss suit (below, left). Although, he looked like he just step out of pages of GQ, the groomsmen didn't think that the portrait represent him well. Instead, we did another portrait that is truly Ayaz, tongue out and all (below, right).
Debbie's hair piece consisted of an antique brooch placed on a silk magnolia flower, customized and made by Cassie Cleary from
Hell Bound Hair in Edmonton, AB.
First dress change - the red Qi Pao, for the tea ceremony.
Flowers by Kathleen of Proline Trading
Second dress change - the wedding saree. Ayaz is Ismaili so some of the Ismaili cultural wedding traditions were done at the reception, held at the
Delta Vancouver Airport.
Towards the end of the night, Debbie changed her dress for the last time, into Ayaz's mom's vintage wedding dress! And can you believe that not one stitch was touched in the dress? It fit Debbie as if it was made for her. I wish we were able to shoot some of the earlier portraits with her in the funky vintage dress!
Congratulations, Ayaz and Debbie! We're glad to have been a part of your day! We look forward to seeing you at Johnny and Diana's wedding next year!
