“We aren’t telling any friends either. We just want to come back and surprise everyone.” Those were the last words in Regan’s inquiry e-mail to me about her and Nathan’s Victoria wedding, followed by something like “and don’t tell anyone, haha!”. I was bubbling with excitement. NINE guests- immediate family only; a beautiful, easy going, oceanfront, backyard affair.

Having met Regan already back in Calgary for a previous wedding I photographed I was SO looking forward to this. This girl makes me laugh within seconds of being around her. The impression I get of Regan is that she is incredibly easy going, does not sweat the small stuff, and has a very ‘love life’ attitude. Everything is fun when you’re around her. She had Trish (her super talented make up artist- Makeup Artistry by Trish) and I in fits of laughter all morning as she was getting ready.

My face hurt by the time I got home from Regan and Nathan’s wedding because I had laughed so much all day. From Regan’s good natured humour to hilarious stories about Nathan and his brother growing up. My favourite story though that I heard at one point during the day, was that when Nathan first met Regan he immediately told his mom he had met ‘the one’. Nathan is calm and cool, and a perfect balance to Regan’s quirkiness. And when he looks at Regan his eyes and smile light up so bright.

It was such a pleasure photographing this secret, small wedding, and I loved how they made it so uniquely them. Thank you so much Regan and Nate for having me join in on the most intimate of weddings.  🙂

Hair: Heartwood & Co.

Makeup: Makeup Artistry by Trish

Venue for cocktails: The Union Club