Oh Valentine’s Day. There is such a weight to February 14 and it seems to be quite polarizing amongst the general population. I even checked out V-day on Wikipedia and found that it is listed under Type as cultural, Christian and commercial. I had to laugh at the ‘commercial’ listing…. I am a lover of chocolate and sentiment  so I’m definitely in the “this day is awesome” camp but I also understand the other side of the massive commercialization and greeting card holiday. So truly, what better way to apply your own significance, than to get married on this day and make it your anniversary. It’s brilliant if you ask me, but in speaking with Mike, it really was just about a winter wedding on a long weekend. (Which is also pretty great) Bev and Mike planned a winter wedding here in Calgary and got a mix of fall and spring. In fact, I had to switch a location out because it was under massive puddles of water. As I drove around, I couldn’t help but laugh at the notion that there would be absolutely, positively no snow in any of the pictures. I hope you agree tho, that everything turned out beautifully regardless. I have been so impressed with the golden light this winter, it usually doesn’t appear until August. And so, it was delightful to play with and shoot into the sunset. The ceremony was held at St Matthew’s Church and the reception was held at the Italian Club. Bev warned me that there would be lots of sparkle, but it was nothing short of perfection. I absolutely adored the pink sequin table cloths and I can assure you, it was definitely not too much. And the candy bar and photo booth cannot go unmentioned; my amazing second shooter Blair Marie and I took part in both, because um, research. Yes, research. Moving on, the night was topped off with beautiful heart felt and hilarious speeches and a fantastic dance party, complete with both Blair and I, taking a spin on the dance floor with a happy guest. Go on and enjoy this gorgeous valentine’s day!