Speaking of Destination Weddings, back in February I met Karen from MyWeddingAway.com at Canada’s Wedding Expo in Toronto.  I was really thankful Karen introduced herself to me because I was able to learn more about what this website is and how awesome it’s becoming!!

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http://www.myweddingaway.com/newsletter_signup.php

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http://www.myweddingaway.com/freewebsitelogin.php

MyWeddingAway.com is a new website and will be growing over time before your eyes.  Be sure to visit and bookmark this site as a new favourite for your destination wedding planning needs.

Jenn and Jimmy (01.16.08 - Majestic Colonial Resort, Punta Cana, D.R.) are featured on WeddingBells.ca this week! Check out the article “Scottish Flair” at their “Real Weddings” section:

http://www.weddingbells.ca/articles/slideshow/scottish-flair/

Wow!  So that (finally!) wraps it up for my 2008 season!  This year I promise not to get so far behind in blogging!

Here is a summary of my 2008 season if you care to reminisce!

WEDDINGS:

1. 01.11.08 - Amy & Allen - Grand Palladium Resorts, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
2. 01.15.08 - Mylagh & Rick - Ocean Blue Golf and Beach Resort, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
3. 01.16.08 - Jenn & Jimmy - Majestic Colonial Resort, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
4. 01.26.08 - Jenn & Yuron - Majestic Colonial Resort, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
5. 04.12.08 - Katie & Pat - Thunder Bay, ON
6. 04.19.08 - Jen & Francesco - The Match Restaurant, Woodbridge ON
7. 05.03.08 - Kearin & Brian - Talisman Mountain Resort, Kimberley ON
8. 05.24.08 - Melissa & Mathew - Collingwood, ON (Ceremony) and The Georgian Bay Club (Reception)
9. 05.31.08 - Pauline & Chris - Delta Rocky Crest Resort, MacTier, Muskoka ON
10. 06.07.08 - Deanna & Scott - Severn Lodge, Port Severn, Muskoka ON
11. 07.12.08 - Mary Ann & Kevin - Maxwell, ON
12. 07.19.08 - Sheri & Geoff - Blue Mountain Resorts, Collingwood ON
13. 07.26.08 - Jackie & Chris - Priceville, ON
14. 08.08.08 - Katie & Brady - Lion’s Head, ON
15. 08.16.08 - Katy & Rob - Drayton, ON
16. 08.23.08 - Melanie & Jeremy - Blue Mountain Resorts, Collingwood, ON
17. 08.30.08 - Candace & Mark - Zurich, ON (Ceremony) & Fire Rock Golf Club, Komoka ON
18. 08.31.08 - Amanda & Ben - Fairholm Island, Muskoka ON
19. 09.06.08 - Andrea & Dave - Waterview on the Bay Resort, Wiarton ON
20. 09.20.08 - Chrissy & Guy - Collingwood, ON (Ceremony) and Raven Golf Club at Lora Bay, Thornbury ON (Reception)
21. 09.27.08 - Sara & Chris - Kincardine, ON
22. 10.04.08 - Natalie & Sandy - Durham, ON
23. 10.11.08 - Jennifer & Geoffrey - The GreeneStone Resort, Bala, Muskoka ON

TRASH-THE-DRESS SESSIONS:

1. Amy & Allen
2. Mylagh & Rick
3. Jenn & Jimmy
4. Jenn & Yuron

“REHEARSAL DINNER” COVERAGES:

1. Melanie & Jeremy - Part 1
2. Melanie & Jeremy - Part 2
3. Andrea & Dave

ENGAGEMENT SESSIONS:

1. Kearin & Brian - Bloor West Village, Toronto ON
2. Pauline & Chris - Goderich, ON
3. Melissa & Mathew - Eugenia Falls, ON
4. Sara & Chris - Eugenia Falls, ON
5. Chrissy & Guy - Eugenia Falls, ON
6. Andrea & Dave - Guelph, ON
7. Natalie & Sandy - Eugenia Falls, ON
8. Katie & Brady - Lion’s Head, ON
9. Jennifer & Geoffrey - Eugenia Falls, ON
10. Jillian & Ryan - Eugenia Falls, ON and Old Baldy Conservation Area, Kimberley ON
11. Tosha & Jamie - The Village at Blue Mountain, Collingwood ON

FAMILY PORTRAIT SESSIONS:

1. Josiah
2. Zachary
3. Rachael & Joshua
4. Nancy & Meredith

BOUDOIR SESSIONS:

1. Jennifer
2. Andrea

Back in December I got together with Nancy and her younger sister Meredith for some…..Sister Portraits! We did a one hour photo shoot during an absolutely freezing cold day (like minus 30 Celsius with the wind chill), but N and M were troopers and survived the hour without perishing.

Nancy and Meredith wanted unique portrait prints to give to their family as Christmas gifts - here are just a few from the session:

“Anytime Sessions” are always a great gift to family members on any occasion!

Guess who is the featured couple for this week on the WeddingBells.ca “Real Weddings” section?

Jennifer and Geoffrey!!!

You may check it out their story and photos here:

http://www.weddingbells.ca/articles/slideshow/muskokan-elegance/

For those of you who aren’t completely familiar with Weddingbells - it is the big kahuna of wedding magazines for Canada, the number one source for Canadian brides!

Jen and Geoff will be the feature couple until next Friday - enjoy!

Meet Tosha and Jamie. You may recognize them from Katy and Rob’s wedding last August. Tosha was one of Katy’s bridesmaids and Jamie was Rob’s best man.  Tosha is a very talented graphic artist - she designed Katy’s invitations, ceremony programs and many other items for their wedding day.

We got together on October 15 for their engagement photos at Blue Mountain Resorts in Collingwood.  Here is a snippet from their session - enjoy!

Tosha has a great smile (and really nice teeth!).

My fav of Jamie.

Loooooved this one!

We went to Sunset Point Beach for a few photos too - but it started to pour rain.  But we did get a few photos there.

Welcome to the grand finale of Jennifer and Geoffrey’s wedding day - their reception!

As I mentioned before, Jennifer is a graphic designer and a very talented one. This was the most unique seating arrangement board I have ever seen. Look at all the cute little animals.  The turkey is my favourite - he is very plump, perfect for Thanksgiving : )

Each guest received one of these lovely baskets and it was full of goodies such as jelly beans, a nice candle, playing cards, a bottle of water with a custom designed Jennifer and Geoffrey label, etc. 

The table favours - a candied apple with everyone’s name. So cute and clever.

First Dance.

More creative artwork by Jen.

Geoff cracking a funny.

How cute is this dessert?

The official cutting of the cupcake.

We went out after dinner for a few more photos.

Congratulations to Jennifer and Geoffrey!

If you missed Part 1, you may view it here.

If you missed Part 2, you may view it here.

So that wraps it up for my 2008 wedding season.  23 weddings.

Stay tuned for a couple more portrait sessions from 2008 and then on to my 2009 wedding season (which started last Saturday).