Photos

Getting ready, this may take Francis all morning

Luckily Adeline has her mom to help her out!

Looking demure for the Tea Ceremony

Red and gold…traditional celebratory colours

A few moments of tranquility before the big day

Getting excited!

Ready? Showtime!

Do not spill…do not spill…

Offering tea to our elders, parents, family, etc is a sign of respect at a wedding

In return, blessings, words of wisdom and gifts/red envelopes are exchanged.

A first for Francis’ parents

…but they put us to ease…

…with their words of advice on marriage…

…in the form of a love song.

Who’s next? Tea’s ready.

Adeline’s Uncle Hank

…and Aunt Christine

The detailing on the dress with the buttons was beautiful

Rings and Earring

A hardy bouquet…special request of “nothing frou-frou” by the bride

The A&F cheese boards have multiple uses…

…as part of a shoe display…

…and as a guide for our guests of our menu, seating and thank yous.

Getting ready. Again!

Although Adeline wishes she could have stayed in those Black Rock bathrobes all day…

…there is a particular dress that needs a-wearing.

“Veil” rehearsal time…choosing between two veil options!

Something blue.

Almost there…

Good to go!

As long as these tears get in control!

Francis, where are thou?

Aha! Getting some help.

Help comes in various way…

Francis tidies up nicely

The wedding friendly version of Blue Steel?

What might Adeline be peering at below?

Guests!! Gathered in the lobby as MC-extrodinaire Pete welcomes the gang.

Waiting patiently…

No runaway bride at this wedding! Running TO the wedding instead!

But first – a quick photo with the wonderful, beautiful and smart little cousins.

Sienna

Here comes the Bride!

Uh oh – this message is for you Francis!

Teagan got the most laughs that day…except for maybe the “whale/rock” comment?

Still there? Okay, good.

The tears were free-flowing by this point.

Trying not to cry = making faces instead!

Vows…

Neither of us were dry-eyed by this point.

Making it legal…

…with the help of some friends!

And more friends!

Ceremony, done! Next up, saboring!

Does Francis look stressed yet?

Obligatory hands shot.

Ready Francis?

Success!!

Quick, quick! The glasses!

The bride respectfully requests no bottle chards please.

Santé!!

Intrigue Winery’s I Do sparkling wine. Bottled for the first time in 2013 and extremely fortuitous for us!

Engraved champagne glasses were thanks to Francis’ grandfather, who, due to age and distance, couldn’t be with us August 10th.

MC-extraordinare! He who wields the gong wields the power!

Cheers!

Playing with bubbles.

The fog couldn’t put a damper on the day…it just made it mystical!

Thanking our amazing (but cold looking!) flower girls.

Aww….thanks for coming y’all!!

Wedding gift – double happiness cufflinks

Not your normal beach wear…

…but then again, neither is this!

First look.

Despite the fact the dress had been hanging in our front entryway for two weeks, Francis’ first look was here.

Tears…

…of happiness, of course.

We didn’t even realise our amazing photographer was taking photos.

It felt like it was just the two of us.

Not realising that our intimate moments were being recorded…

…like this one!!! (Francis admits that he’s okay with it!)

When you don’t have a purse to have your man hold, hand him your bouquet!

The fog in these photos were amazing.

Although we just had eyes for each other. Aww….

Wickaninnish Beach. Isn’t it lovely?

Gazing, gazing….

Sorry, what were we doing again??

Not the first time barefoot on a beach, but definitely in a wedding dress!

Heading to the water…

…fakeout! We’re comin’ back!

Beautiful, decadent, rich-coloured flowers. Loved ’em.

Best Man, Olivier.

Francis and Oli’s man hug. Aww….

psst, psst, psst

Maid of honour and person extraordinaire, Stacey.

The whole gang. Simple and easy. Not to mention wonderful and helpful!

You may now kiss the bride!

Twice! Lucky fella.

With a little help from Olivier…the dress was heavy and the wind wasn’t that strong!

Ucluelet/Tofino is also known for its forests

Mystical, right?

Paparazzi on the left!!

Oli was responsible for getting Adeline up and down. Thanks Oli!

Photog: “Ideally, I’d like you guys on that rock” *points.

Done.

With some help from the groom.

And the Best Man.

Stunning scenery.

Last minute ideas are always the best! They make for great props and wonderful stories! Thanks again to Steph and gang for making it possible!!

It was a bit of reach to get a kiss!!

More sweet kisses from lovely Emma.

Bubbles from Carmin, Francis’ father….destination?

Francis!

Cocktails in the wine cellar room

Chow sisters (Adeline’s mother’s side)

We were sad not to have captured Heather’s eye-catching heels. Even Francis noticed them!

Pam and Alyssa.

Adeline’s friend Tanya…all the way from Australia!

How did we not see you all signing those frisbees??

“This flower, great idea…keeps falling!” – overheard over cocktails

“That’s such a great bouquet, even Ruy noticed it!” – also overheard at cocktails!

Adeline’s father, Eanson with family friend Francis aka Frank (the other one).

The boys (and baby Claire).

Todd…are you doing this for Emma, or for your own enjoyment?

“And then she made me sit through all the tastings, and then we had to go back and then she couldn’t decide….”

Hmmm, do we have a new MC??

Reception room. Thanks to the Friday night crew who set it all up. Your work was unbelievable!

Escort “cards” (more like boards, really!) made of walnut, maple or purpleheart woods.

Laura modelling the escort boards.

Reception room – thanks for the balloon Pete!!

Reception room – we didn’t see it until the day of when it was all decked out. It looked amazing!!

Table signs. Yes, we are big geeks.

Card-cage

All table decorations thanks to the hotel. Less stress for us!

One half of the “double happiness” mug.

Seat-markers. May you all be enjoying hot (or alcoholic!) beverages this winter.

And little mugs for the little ones!

Cheese tags for signs of delicious things to come.

Like our cheese cake!

Thanks to Tynan and Emily for the vine leaves (all the way from Langley) and the decorations!

Lisette with little cousin Marcus.

Adeline’s turn!

Pete with Vanna, ahem, Christa.

Kiss of Fortune! Kiss of Fortune! This wheel was hilarious! Thanks Todd for making it and all for contributing to ideas!

It was another thing that we had no idea what we would have to do…

James and Claire

Steph and John – Adeline’s pretty sure she knows what they are laughing at!

Teagan contributing to her family’s love libs.

Little Ella

Emma spinning the wheel after the Best Man “speech”.

Except for “Hug Hobday”. That was obligatory!

The Photobooth – that shark hat was a hit!!

Cari getting some inspiration from Cameron

Uh-oh…what do we have to do?

Groom sings to the Bride…”et j’ai crié, crié, Adeline!! Pour qu’elle revienne”

Vimy Guides! Marianne and Steph

How many people can you fit into a photo booth? Luckily for the Formula D table it’s an open air photobooth!!

Creativity with the frames…

…not to mention the costumes!

Don’t forget to check out the “Photobooth” photos! You guys outdid yourselves!

Floyd with Momo spins the kiss of fortune wheel.

Aunts Yee and Lucia with cousin Catherine at the photobooth

Gord and Cameron

Speech from Francis’ parents, translated by sister Lisa

Les amis de Quebec, Nancy et JF!

Shall we get the dancing started??

Cameron certainly wants too!!

Aww…

Cutting our wedding cheese cake!

Sneaking a taste!

Yup, it’s as delicious as it looks!

MC Pete’s duties are done…let the party begin!!!

Only a couple of seconds between photobooth shots…quick quick!

And CHEESE!!!

Is Francis teaching Emma to move on the dance floor or is it the other way around??

Au bal masqué….

Dancing shenanigans…

…frame shenanigans…

….lantern light shenanigans….

…photo shenanigans…

…but nothing is disturbing Emma’s sleep beside the dance floor (and the speakers)!

Dancing the night away

Gangster Table + bride

Epic photo frames + legs!

Cousin Wynne and fiance Jeff – you’re next!

Loved the usage of the costumes at the photobooth…

…but also how they wandered over to the dance floor…

…over to the tables…

…onto the groom…

…to the mike…(what were you guys doing there??)

…and back to the dance floor.

Clearly MC-Pete was too busy catching up on missed drinks!

The photo circle. Gotta have at least one of ’em!

Not to mention the dancing in the middle of the circle!

The Groom’s taken off his jacket and vest, the Bride has changed dresses…must be getting to the end of the night?

Yup.

And cut! End of the night folks!

Seriously. Thank you for all the love and support, every one of you. We couldn’t have done it without you. Much love and hugs, Fraddie.