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I love weddings like this one.  Relaxed evening events, with classy decorations and a gorgeous couple!  Tina was radiant and Ken couldn't take his eyes off of her.

The decorations were out of this world!  And though the venue was incredible all on its own, Emma's team took it to the next level!  Events by Emma was in charge of the decoration for the Conservatory and I was completely blown away.

Here's just a few of the many images I got that night:

During the ceremony, though very entertaining, it was also very emotional.

Now look at this beauty!

We managed to head outside for a few minutes too...

And yes, it was November.  Can you believe it?

Thank you Ken and Tina for the awesome night and I wish you many wonderful years together!

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Kathleen & Colin from Patty Boge on Vimeo.

Kathleen called me two days before Oliver came into the world.  She said something like: "I really love your work and I'd really love to meet with you, but I'm having my baby any day now and won't be able to come and see you!" Yikes!  I put her in my calendar and as soon as she was able to have people over, I went for a little visit!  

Oliver is an absolute joy (as you've seen in the video) and he's been welcomed into this family with open arms!

It's such a privilege to be there all day long with the couple and their friends, and really get to know them... But it's my great blessing to be able to see just how in love they are... When I recorded Colin and Kathleen's vows I heard a little whisper when she first got up to the altar... he said to her "You look absolutely gorgeous..." his voice was raspy and you could detect the emotion with which he said those words...

Kathleen, you're a lucky girl! And Colin, you're a VERY very lucky guy!

Here's some of your images. 

Oliver was the ring bearer but he fell asleep going down the aisle...  Here he is, sleeping in grandpa's arms. 

 Then mom dropped off his bottle. How cute is that?

Just look at this porcelain doll! 

 Kathleen works at the Leg, so this was a very special place for pictures for her.

The day turned crazy cold, but we managed to get some sunset shots. 

 Kathleen's dress is absolutely stunning!

 Some of my favorite shots below: it was cold and we rushed into the buildings to warm up.

 Thanks to everyone in the party for braving the weather and making it look like fun out there!

 Thank you Kathleen and Colin.  Let's book a spring session for a trash the dress eh?  

Love you and have a wonderful start of your lives together! 

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Ivy & Ryan from Patty Boge on Vimeo.

Ivy & Ryan booked me 2 years ago!  Yes, they love me... and I them!  I feel like we've known each other for so long... we're almost like family.

Ivy is the cutest cuddliest groom and Ivy is the sweetest (and really really gorgeous) philipino Marilyn Monroe type bride!

 They met in grade 9, where they spent recesses and lunches together, went for walks, had the same friends, became part of each other's family and eventually got engaged and married.  Can you believe it?  Grade 9?  And they've been best friends and completely in love ever since!

I was very much looking forward to this day!  To top it off, Mike Tinholt, of Tinholt Photography  came out to shoot second with me.  Mike is very talented and easy to get along with!  We had a great time together and it took me forever to edit the images down!  Thanks Mike, I look forward to shooting with you again!

Here's some images, more on the story later.

 Ryan and Ivy got married in my favorite Cathedral in Winnipeg - The St Mary's Cathedral.  Isn't it gorgeous? The doves were fun, but a tiny bit scary!

When I met with Ivy and Ryan to finalize the details of the wedding, they told me that they envisioned the photography of their day to be done at an abandoned barn, in the middle of a big field! Yay!  I love that kind of stuff, so I asked them which barn and they replied: Dunno, could you find us one?

Could I?

Sure!  And I did!

 I took this shot (left), while Mike took the other one (right).  Isn't that cool?

Ryan's boys:

In the air:

The barn!

LOVE the veil!

 Ryan & Ivy used to have lunches (in grade 9!) at this DQ.  

So, this ring shot is only fitting:

I love Ivy's bouquet toss!

Line dancing!

And the final dance shot:

Thank you Ryan & Ivy for making me part of your day and your life... All the best to you as you continue this journey together!

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Amanda & Matt - Wedding photography in Winnipeg from Patty Boge on Vimeo.

 If it's at all possible that I fell in love with every single client that I had this year, then I did.  I truly did.  And if you look back on my blog, you'll see why... They're all amazing.

Amanda and Matt fall into this category quite easily...  Our relationship started when we met last October, continued over the phone - they live in Toronto - and got stronger when we did the Engagement Pictures back in the spring...  I know what you're thinking: I'm such a suck! And I am!

Amanda and Matt are so in love that it's breathtaking... and it shows!  When Amanda told me about her pink dress I was so excited!  Then she told me she wanted an "edge" to her wedding pictures, and I was absolutely exhilarated!  To top it all, my good friend and the reason I am where I am in photography, Trevor Brucki, came out to shoot with me!  He got a little bossy at times, just like I do when I go out to second shoot with him (apparently!) and we had so much fun, I had a hard time editing down the images for the slideshow (I'm sure you noticed!).

Thank you Trevor for the great images and good times!

Amanda & Matt, enjoy!

Ok, folks, does she NOT look exactly like Gwen Stefani?  Better actually! 

Here's something really sweet.  Her dad, Ed Toews, surprised her when she came home for the wedding, by painting her childhood home HOT PINK, and placing childhood mementos all over the white shelf that he ordered specifically for this occasion.  Amanda's mom said this room will go right back to beige once the wedding is done, but I vote to keep it pink!  It's so awesome! 

 Now, if you want to be driven around in style, you've got to get yourself one of these!  Bohdan has a sweet motor-home that he took to drive around the Wedding Party!

This is one of the many awesome shots that Trevor took. 

I've never seen the Conservatory look so good! 

 Then we went a little edgy!

Then A LOT edgy! 

Just look at these two! 

Though Amanda spent most of the day in her high heels - we had to get the Converse Runners in there! 

 Awesome car!

Amanda's Grandfather is the cutest thing in the world and he used to be a wedding photographer, using Medium Format back in the day.  Really back in the day!!!  This was his camera of choice for the wedding day.  Can't wait to see the pictures, Grandpa! 

 Trevor and I teamed up for some Vintage veil shots and some very technical lighting! ;)

Apparently Grandpa requested Trevor to take this shot.  I LOVE IT! 

And here we are!  Me and my new friends. 

 Trevor, thank you for the million shots and video!

Amanda and Matt, you will be forever part of my life and I hope to be the same to you.  

Love you lots and let's book that Brazil trip for your trash the dress!  Let's not really trash this cute thing though...

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Tamara & Colin from Patty Boge on Vimeo.

You see, the thing about Tamara is that she's intentional.  There's many other ways to describe her, using such words as kind, thoughtful, beautiful, smart, the list goes on.  But the one that sticks out in my head is simply intentional.  From when she was little, she had an idea of what her wedding was going to look like.  She planned it carefully, thoughtfully and intentionally.  From the shape of her veil, to the location of her reception, the food served at the dinner, and the bubbles blown as she and her groom exited the church, every detail was thought of.  Intentionally.

We met over a year ago and from the first moment, I knew I loved her!  I loved her passion for life and for the story.  Her story,  and everyone's story.  It'll come as no surprise to you that she is a journalist by trade.  She captures the story, she tells it in her words and all of it is real.  Intentional.  

She wanted the same when it came to her story.  Nothing must be faked, nothing exaggerated, nothing missed.  The church where they got married in Cook's Creek had a story, and The Legislative grounds where we took their pictures also had a story: it's where she and Colin met.  How cool is that.

Tamara, you're a dream bride to work with and you have found in Colin a wonderful man that loves you and GETS IT!  

Enough chit chat.  Here's some images.  Brace yourself.  It's my longest post yet!

 

Rings on a bowl:

 

 

 

I just love Tamara & Colin's home:

 

 

 

 

 

Ok, I walked into this church and almost fell over when I saw the chandelier!  You know how I feel about chandeliers!  Aren't you just in love with this shot right now??

 

 

 

Bubblelicious!

 

 

 

 

 

Helloooo!

 

 

Crazy fun wedding party:

 

 

 

 

Here's your tunnel shots Tamara!  I have to thank you for letting me get creative here! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tamara has been dancing in a Ukrainian Dance Group FOREVER!  And they were hired to perform at her wedding - I was lucky enough to just be there! I took a million pictures and if you were a dancer here and you would like some of these images, just leave me a comment below and I'll get them to you!

 

 

Seriously? 

 

Ok, I can't even do this sitting on the floor, never mind high up in the air!

 

 

Now that's just showing off! ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you thank you thank you.  Colin, you're a wonderful man  (and may I add that you clean up nicely!) and Tamara, you're someone that I know will be a long time friend!

 

All the best in your life together.  Here's a flaring parting shot:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chantel & Paul from Patty Boge on Vimeo.

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If you follow this blog, you've met my sweet torturer, Miss Chantel!  She's talented, funny, relaxed and most of all, an amazing Massage Therapist!  So amazing in fact that I can't wait till she gets back from her honeymoon in Halifax to fix me up!!!

Chantel & Paul got the dream hot day that everyone has been waiting for all year! Their wedding was on September 19, but it might as well have been in the middle of July, with record temperatures of about 31 degrees Celsius!  The hottest day of the year for such a hot couple! Oh, ok, I'm cheesy, but then again, you knew that!

Enough blah blah blah!  Here's a few pictures honey! Stay tuned for your video!

Now, I know you can tell she's got a boisterous personality, but in case you missed that, here's the Chantel I know, on the right:

Lovely:

The girls sure had a blast... There's always one though that sticks out... I'm not naming anyone, Simone!

Way to tear up the dance floor to Paula Abdul and MC Hammer, girls!

Thank you Chantel and Paul!  Stay tuned for more images coming your way soon! 

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Words cannot express nor do justice to your beautiful love...  Your story is inspiring and truly magical.

So I'll keep it short and let the pictures tell the story. 

 Kelly's beautiful vintage gown...

 Brad is an art teacher, so this is quite fitting!  Brad, if I knew just how talented you were at the beginning of the day, I would have been mortified!!!  But I'm very honored that you picked me!

Very Important People:

Kelly!!!  You amaze me! You two are great sports for going up on the ledge like that!

Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

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