Jamie and Max are incredible. I still think that perhaps they have figured out how to clone themselves, because I don’t know how they manage to do everything they do. Grad school, jobs, planning Pride events around the world, an active social life, traveling, cooking, taking care of pets. Anytime I start to feel overwhelmed with how busy Mark and I are, I just check out Jamie or Max’s Facebook page for some inspiration and motivation.
We photographed their engagement session waaaaay back in March of this year – so we were both really excited that the big day had finally arrived!
One of my favourite things about photography is getting to know people I might not otherwise have met. I don’t think Jamie and Max realize how cool they are – which kinda makes them even more cool – but these are two people who are really and truly making a difference in the world. And I admire that to no end. Plus, they are some of the nicest people ever. I’m so glad to know them now. It just makes my heart smile to know that Jamie and Max are in the world, making it better for other people.
Ok, but this is about their wedding. Which was so much fun, and totally made me cry like 50 times, from the moment Jamie stepped into her dress, to Max choking back tears of his own as he said his vows. The whole day was amazing. First the bride and groom and their awesome wedding party all got ready at the W, cuz Jamie and Max’s friends had pitched in to get them a few nights there. So cool. The W is one of those places where I feel like I’m not dressed right, but it didn’t matter because I had my camera. See? I’m working! I don’t have to look like I’m out on the town. Jamie and Max and their awesome wedding party all looked the part, though. So we traipsed around the hotel and got some neat shots of everyone.
The reception took place in the same room as the ceremony, and the transformation was truly magical. Jamie and Max are lucky to have friends who plan events much larger than weddings, so they made it the transition look easy. I’m sure it wasn’t, but I was too busy taking pictures to notice. I must note that, as a voracious reader, I absolutely LOVED that the table centerpieces included books. Books galore! How awesome is that? And the food? Breakfast! For dinner! My fave.
And then there was cake. A dozen or more! Each one different and each one delicious. (Ok, I only managed to try…. 6 of them. But between me, Mark, and the interns we got each cake covered. I think the caramel was my fave.)
And THEN there was dancing. YES! I love dancing. Apparently, so do Jamie and Max’s friends. Fun times were had.
Jamie and Max – congrats to you! And thanks so much for letting us be a part of your wonderful wedding. It was an honor… and a blast!
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These pics were so so so so beautiful! Loved reading your post too Leah! 🙂
Oh, wow. So beautiful. Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your talent. We are incredibly grateful for our loving community who helped make our day so special, and we’re so glad you could capture the memories for us.
Ahh- I LOVE these shots, especially the sweet ones of lovely Jamie and Max together. So gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the rest. 🙂
Breakfast for dinner? Now THAT’S my kind of wedding. 😀
What lovely photos! It was a magical wedding with a beautiful couple.
Gorgeous Photos and looks to have been a lovely wedding. LOVE the breakfast for dinner idea. Why didn’t I think of that. Adorable cake toppers