Shhh – I’m going to let y’all in on a big secret! Not every wedding reception needs a DJ at a folding table in the corner. I’ve been doing this “wedding photographer” thing a long time, and I’ve seen Cadillac Ranch literally 200 times. People seemingly enjoy it, and that’s okay. You do you, there’s nothing wrong with a dance party! But this post is about making your Edmonton wedding reception stand out by doing something extra memorable for your guests. If you’re not expecting a dancing crowd, or the idea of a traditional wedding DJ and dance floor makes you cringe, I hope this post helps your ..read more

Gabby and Ilhae’s wedding at Wawel Country Lodge was not only beautiful, it was chock full of silliness and fun. These two laugh together constantly, and their joy is utterly infectious. These cuties met when Ilhae moved to Edmonton from Korea to attend grad school at University of Alberta. There were many guests who travelled all the way from Korea, including Ilhae’s entire family. It made the big day that much more special and emotional. Gabby and Ilhae both wore traditional Korean wedding hanbok for the first half of the day, as did both moms. They searched for a venue that was “Canadian” a ..read more

If you’re planning a wedding, the ceremony might be the part you’re looking forward to most! Or maybe you’re feeling nervous about it. As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen hundreds of ceremonies – I hope these tips help you out! (i’ve written about this before, and it’s one of my most popular posts, so pls consider this as the updated, detailed version!) Author’s note – I’m referencing a “typical” “conventional” wedding ceremony in this post, the kind where you meet up in front of an officiant, with friends/family as witnesses, and have some act of ceremony in front of them to celebrate your m ..read more

If you’re planning a wedding, the ceremony might be the part you’re looking forward to most! Or maybe you’re feeling nervous about it. As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen hundreds of ceremonies – I hope these tips help you out! (i’ve written about this before, and it’s one of my most popular posts, so pls consider this as the updated, detailed version!) Author’s note – I’m referencing a “typical” “conventional” wedding ceremony in this post, the kind where you meet up in front of an officiant, with friends/family as witnesses, and have some act of ceremony in front of them to celebrate your m ..read more

Michelle and Lee planned their small family wedding at Molstad House on a perfect, early October afternoon, with the golden leaves drifting down around us, and the delicious smell of autumn in the air. This venue was so unique – the intimate and feeling of an at-home wedding in this gorgeous historical space, decorated with incredible antiques and perfect details, little pockets of pretty light everywhere. When you’ve got just 11 guests, you have so many amazing options for venues for your ceremony. After our photo adventure, we headed to Powerage to throw back a couple of beers before these t ..read more

Location- Edmonton AB/ Alberta Avenue Community League Fave moment – Ruke and her crew dancing down the aisle! Ruke and Mark’s wedding was the first Nigerian wedding I’ve photographed, and the first ever traditional Urhobo wedding held here in Edmonton! Where do I even start with all this gorgeousness!?! Prepare yourself to scroll a long ass time because I’m about to overshare! This wedding had EVERYTHING (insert voice of Stefan from SNL) – dudes in fedoras, a formal exchange of bottles of gin, money literally flying through the air, the communist manifesto, gorgeous Nigerian outfits, photogen ..read more

Planning to take photos in Edmonton and looking for a good location? Below you will find a list of some spots that are commonly used for photography – for wedding, engagement, and family photos – listed in no particular order of preference, with a few pros and cons for each location. Alberta Legislature PROS- The park area/greenspace south of the Alberta Legislature building is awesome – the grass is always green and well tended, the flowersbeds are in replanted so they bloom all spring/summer, and there’s shady spots as well as sunshine. It’s a good choice for engagement photos or family p ..read more

Your wedding will be perhaps the biggest day of your life thus far. And your marriage ceremony is the most important part, the moment you’re probably the most excited about! Maybe you’re amped about seeing your beautiful future partner walk down the aisle, or seeing all of the people you love in one place, supporting and loving you both. All the info on what constitutes a marriage in Alberta is here. You can do something traditional, or do your own thing. You can sign the paperwork in front of your celebrant and witnesses, and then exchange intimate vows to each other in your backyard, or hav ..read more

Photos by Buffy Location: Edmonton Ceremony and reception venue – the most heart eyes back yard of all time? Fave moment: diaper butts on the dance floor! (Alternate post title -THIS DRESS THO!) But Ioana and Jason’s wedding was memorable for a million reasons. The gorgeous setting. The perfect light. Their 2 sweet little bridesmaid daughters, and how they made them part of their day. The dress. The emotional vows. The dress. The incredible decor. The most adorable kids all running around being hilarious. The family vibe. The dress. The delicious food. Wait, did I mention the dress???!? I love ..read more

Like so many engaged couples, Lexi and Tracy had to make the tough decision to reschedule their plans for an Edmonton wedding in July 2020 due to the pandemic. After jumping through a bunch of hoops with venues, and trying more than once to reschedule, they decided to downsize, and elope to Jasper. Accompanied by their 2 friends as witnesses, they exchanged heartfelt vows on the terraces overlooking Beauvert Lake at Jasper Park Lodge. (Sidenote- Peep the invites that Tracy, a incredible graphic designer, made for the Edmonton wedding that unfortunately got cancelled. We still took some glam sh ..read more