Kathryn & Steve :: Married!! – St. Norbert Arts Centre

I’m so sorry I’ve gotten so behind in my blog posts. I have so many things to post over the next week!

Here are the wonderful Kathryn & Steve and their amazing wedding day! I love this couple so much – they’re both so cool and so fun, they’ve been together for 11 or 12 years and yet their love still seems so fun and fresh, they have the best laughs, they had my favorite wedding ceremony to date (complete with bridal party walking down the aisle to “Eye of the Tiger” and a huge dip at the first kiss), and oh I could just go on and on I think – but yes, they stole my heart and I think they’re so fabulous in every way! Oh and they both love cats just as much as I do, that makes them extra fabulous in my book!

Their wedding day started off with an ominous forecast for storms and heavy rain, and there were a few quick showers during the morning and we kept watching the alternating dark clouds and then bright skies. Steve and Kathryn were planning an outdoor ceremony and after some analyzing of the skies, Kathryn decided to go ahead with setting it up outdoors – I’m soooo glad she did, it was such a magical location nestled in the trees right next to the old St. Norbert’s monastery. As I was driving from their house to St. Norbert’s, I could see really dark clouds over Winnipeg and even rain coming down in the distance (and indeed we heard afterward that Winnipeg had a huge storm and very heavy rain), but it stayed completely dry where we were!

The ceremony outside St. Norbert’s Art Centre was personal and perfect, we had so much fun taking photos on the grounds afterward (despite those mosquitoes I hate!), and then the reception was intimate, fun, personal, hilarious and poignant. It really was such a wonderful day!

Here are some of the wonderful vendors who helped make this day so beautiful:

Wedding Dress Designer :: Just for You
Bridesmaid Dresses :: JCrew (I loved the dresses!!)
Tux Rentals :: Moores
Hair :: TBA
Makeup :: 2 Chicks and a Bag of Makeup
Venue :: St. Norberts Art Center
Officiant :: Rev. Pat from the Center of Conscious Living
Cake Artist :: Top Chop Catering (cupcakes)
DJ :: AJ the DJ

Kathryn and Steve, I’m so happy for you both and loved getting to know you better, and also getting to know your family and friends. I was so touched many times throughout your day, I had so much fun with you both, and I loved witnessing all the love during your reception. You two really are such special people, that was obvious throughout your wedding day and by how much love was shared by your family and friends. Thank you so much for letting Jody and I be a part of your day. And I wish you the absolute best in this sort of new chapter of your life (I say “sort of” just because I know I won’t be a huge change for you)!

Here are some of my favorite photos from your day!!

I started off the day with Kathryn and the girls (and the sweet pets!) for getting ready…

I love Kathryn’s mom’s expression of excitement and love in this photo SO MUCH!!

Meanwhile, Jody met up with Steve and the guys and they obviously were having quite a good time!

Steve just before the ceremony was to begin, I love these!

Married!!!

I had so much fun during the photo session, first with the whole group, and then with just Steve and Kathryn for a long time!

It was a pretty muggy and hot evening, so Jamie (Executive Chef of Top Chop (the wonderful restaurant on site)) surprised Steve and Kathryn with some wonderful ice water and appetizers, such a wonderful gesture!

The beautiful and intimate reception details (and the centerpieces were herbs grown by Kathryn)!

A quick peek at some of the fun moments during the reception, and then the sweet first dance!

Thank you again, Steve and Kathryn, and to all your family and friends who were so wonderful as well! I’ll add a link to this post when all the photos are ready!