Sam and Elske September 15 2013

Last week gave me the opportunity to capture the moments of a superbly

 fabulous day.  Wedding photography doesn't get much better then shooting the wedding of favorite friends marring each other.  Sam and Elske are no strangers to me or this blog.. However the usual things filling the pages when we are together are rugged surf beaches or desolate mountain tops. See here and here for some examples.   This day had none of that but had all of the other essential elements of a wonderful day- love, friends, laughter, adventure, surprises, rain, good food and time spent community. 

 

 

Mutual love for adventure, God, open and true relationships, growth, continued discussion, community, laughter, fun is what drew Sam and Elske together and is evident in their lives.  They joined their lives together this past weekend in a day that celebrated all of that. 

 

Ps- if you just want to see the pics (and in big) click on the first one and it will go to a slide show

 

Sam and his family started it off with breakfast together

Meanwhile at the Andersons things were hopping as girls were getting ready, a pig was roasting and final touches on the reception were being completed

Sam and Elske chose simple matching bands.

Her gorgeous gown suited her perfectly. 

Pretty lace was what she wanted.. and what she got

Oma out early to pick the flowers for the table centerpieces

Friends set up and manned the pig roast all day long

Before we knew the guys had arrived!!

Plenty of people around to keep Sam company as he waited for his bride!!

The Vaale Men

Sam speechless when he saw is gorgeous bride

 

Nerves past.. the fun and games began!!

The lovely pre ceremony bustle =)

The lovely Anderson Ladies

The civil ceremony was quick and lovely beneath the trellis

Then off we drove to Metchosin for the ceremony

Sam just a little happy

MARRIED!!!

Time mingling and photo taking with family

Grabbed a couple of shots in the back of the garden

Then we headed downtown to the boats.. On the way the heavens opened with torrential downpour!!! I was a little worried but it was nice and dry when we were actually there!!

As the rain started we decided that a mocha was inorder so we headed to Bean .. everyones favorite 

Good thing we warmed up .. .because it may have been pouring at the reception!!!

Toasts beneath the pear tree

Cutting in the pig =)

If it was going to rain on anyones day this was the couple for it to happen too.  Here they are posing to highlight their jackets... hoping to get free ones from Patigonia. 

 

Lots of fun pics from the reception.. but as this post is reaching epic proportions I don't have room to share. 

 

Sam and Elske it was a great privilege to share in your day.  I wish you the happiest of honeymoons and a most wonderful married life together. 

 

 

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