Gare Viger Wedding in Montreal, Quebec

It has been a STACKED two years, but I am coming out on the other side of it and am soooo looking forward to sharing some of the weddings I have had the pleasure photographing.

Today, I’’m going way back to September 2022, to Julia & Alexandre’s wedding that took place at the St Germain Church in Outremont and their reception that followed at Espace Gare Viger.

Julia & Alexandre’s wedding is a standout because of where they focused their energy: aesthetics that built an ambience that was dramatic, welcoming, and celebratory; their time prioritized their family and friends; and building in so much light. All those disco balls! Candles! Made for extraordinary compositions and framing.

What was also a great challenge for me (as well as I think the start of a sea change for me in how I approach photographing couples on their wedding day) was that they spent little to no time on having “couple portraits”. Perhaps all of ten minutes dedicated to it during their day.

But the party? I bet every person at that wedding will never ever forget it. Or maybe… they do… but only in the best way when you’re having that much fun.

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Wedding Venue St Germain Catholic Church | Reception Venue Espace Gare Viger - Gentile Venues | Associate Photographer Shawn Kerr Photography | Dress Maison Ariane Carle | Suit Suit Supply | Entertainment Soul Station Orchestra | Florals Yves Chenier Floriste | Rings Shop Julria

Jade & Adrian || Rainy Day Montreal Wedding

Couples planning a wedding in 2020 have had to navigate so many unknowns and each wedding I have photographed has had it’s share of rules and last minute changes.

Jade & Adrian’s wedding was no different with last minute venue changes for the ceremony and reception to accommodate the ever-changing rules here in Montreal. Add all day torrential rain into the mix and we found ourselves making even more last minute changes.

All this to say: none of this dampened Jade & Adrian’s spirits. A couple united in their religion, music, art, and dance. They met at the People’s Church of Montreal and so while the original plan of getting married up in the Laurentians (loosely guided around Adrian’s affinity for all things Lord of The Rings) they moved their handmade details back into their church and continued to be guided by their love of “people, community and having fun” .

Their reception was held at La Maison Verte, a restaurant with a very friendly staff and an ambience that made everyone feel cozy as the rain fell outside. Cue a surprise gift of a Mariachi band that might have moved this photographer to tears and a dance routine showcasing Jade’s background in dance… that had a surprise lift from the Best Man that was nothing short of uplifting, uproarious and hilarious.

It turns out the perfect antidote to this year has been moments like these and celebrating with our communities (when we can). A big congratulations to Jade & Adrian, I have my fingers crossed for them both that they’ll make their someday honeymoon plans to visit Japan happen soon.

Dress Mon Cheri Bridal Cake Cupcakes et Cie Florals The bride - Jade & Sprout

Kassandra & Anthony || Wedding Postponement Session

I came up with Wedding Postponement Sessions because of my desire to tell stories; in my experience challenges test us in all facets of our lives. The last six months have done that for all of us in so many different ways.

I thought that by marking the occasion of original wedding dates we’re acknowledging and celebrating the tough decisions that were made together. It’s these types of moments in life that create stronger bonds, give greater depth to our connections, and lead us to appreciate the joy and gratitude that arises.

Kassandra & Anthony were originally getting married August 9th of this year. They said that the toughest part about making their decision was “having to wait another year before celebrating with (their) loved ones... and being married!!” A positive? “A close friend was added to the bridal party!”

(He) is so gentle, kind and patient. We’ve known each other since we were teenagers and I loved watching him grow into the most kind and thoughtful man. He always does silly dances to make me laugh when I am sad - oh and he’s the cutest with our dogs!

One of their favorite things to do together is exploring the city and finding new cafes. They have annual dates where they try a new café on the bride’s birthday. And for Valentine’s Day they celebrate at the same restaurant Les Deux Gamins on Prince-Arthur.

She is always a source of positivity and kindness, and she can make me laugh without trying. Also makes very good muffins.

To celebrate their original wedding date, we set up a picnic at Centennial Hall Park in Beaconsfield and delighted in meeting in real life and marking this very historical year with a few special frames.