Kelsey & Dean ~ wedding

If the start of 2009 is any indication of my year ahead, I'm so excited. I really feel that I have the best clients, and when you have a great relationship with them, you feel so comfortable working with them, that everything fits.

Kelsey & Dean were married this past Saturday, and had a beautiful spring day wedding at the Inn at Laurel Point. Their wedding was beautiful, romantic, and full of surprises all day. While putting together my blog entry I had a hard time choosing my favorite images, as these two + their amazing wedding party were so fun to work with, I have too many favorite moments.

So congrats to the couple. I loved working with everyone. You are both soo blessed with two wonderful families & the friends you shared your day with. You are a perfect couple. xoxox


The girls all helped Kelsey with the final touches.



Dean promised to wear matching tracksuits when they were old.....



Groomsman Greg (third from left), didn't get the memo this was a "pose off", but we are glad he's smiling!




Beautiful Kelsey! Loved her dress....




Cooper. Could not resist taking this picture.



Father & daughter dance. I cried.... they always get me!

Mike & Kate ~ March 28th, 2009

During what seems to be the first week of spring (and cherry blossom season), here in Victoria... Mike & Kate had a beautiful wedding surrounded the ones they love.

When I first met Kate & Mike, she pulled out this huge three ring binder, common to most brides these days, and we chatted about well, weddings. Perhaps a little overwhelmed, but excited to plan the event, I shared with her stories about how even though we can plan, plan & plan some more, every wedding day has it's own unique "ruffle" that makes it their own and something to look back and remember as a part of the great day.... Then Mike and I proceeded to chat about camera stuff {for about a good half hour}, and I knew I found a great team to work with!

I'm happy to say that the union of Team Kate & Team Mike was well worth the planning, the decision making and those few "ruffles" that concluded to such a wonderful day. Officially now known as Team Sugimoto, you will be finding them in Hawaii, being comfortable, relaxed and reflecting on what was a perfect day to call all their own!

Congrats you two!


The ceremony had both traditional & Buddhist elements


Goblin made his way to the ceremony, and was a little camera shy at first


Beautiful Bride Kate, and with her sis Kelly (giggling)

The braved the cold for a few pictures on the breakwater!

Grandmother of the Groom "Tak" sang to the couple. Everyone was so moved.

The couple showed off some dancing skills for their very delighted guests!

Rebecca & Brendan ~ wedding

On Sunday, when most of Victoria was hiding indoors from a very rare snowstorm, a very lucky couple, Rebecca & Brendan, tied the knot.

The whole weekend I was excited, anxious, and a little nervous to see what the weather was going to do Sunday, and even thought I had "wished" for a sunny day, because it was the Winter Solstice, I was pleased to have a stunning snowy day.... and I knew this would be the couple I could pull it off with!

The Mr & Mrs were so amazing, and just wowed me while we were out in a very (shall we say) brisk day. They marched down a hill and sipped Champagne, while there guests watched in awe from the club house windows. I was double lucky to that day, and had 3 of the best groomsmen + 1 groom, who did snow angels for me, even after "accidentally" hitting one with a return snow ball. (I'm a good shot hey Jason?)

Thank you to the B & R, for making my last wedding of the year, a fun & memorable day!

Kathryn & Andrew ~ Teaser

More to come.....

Cynthia & Emil ~ wedding

Lucy & Alain ~ Wedding

After saying "i do" at a church that was close to the Brides' heart, Lucy & Alain had big smiles on their faces for the rest of the day!

Driving around in a vintage Chevy the couple was escored by a Piper, welcoming them to every event that day. Congratulations to Lucy & Alain!

Sherry & Jeff ~ wedding (mega post!)

Sherry & Jeff had an amazing day to call their own! Married at Olympic View, the couple, wedding party & family were so great to work with. Highlights of the day were Sherry's emotional pre-ceremony prep, fun & fab portrait locations, and of course, Sherry's "worth the wait" Pronovias dress. Absolutely stunning!

Sherry and Jeff inspired me to no ends, and for this and give you the largest blog post ever!! Enjoy!

Bridal details

Sherry's friends presented her with her something old & borrowed.