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Y ou may remember Kendra and Mike from their engagement session. I was really looking forward to their wedding day after getting to spend that afternoon with them. Their wedding was a perfect expression of their love for each other and their close knit families. It was filled with laughter and an ease that made the entire day glow. Here is Kendra just before the ceremony as it rained outside. Her excitement and smile never dampened.

Kendra's dress is one of my all time favourite dresses because of the way it fit her. I've heard "Wear the dress, don't let the dress wear you" and Kendra's Paloma Blanca dress was a perfect example of that. The fabric was a very light gorgeous raw silk and moved beautifully. It was a dress that showed off Kendra's beauty with grace and elegance. Best part...it had pockets!!! I had never seen that before. Kendra kept saying how comfortable she felt and I never saw her struggling with her dress at any part during the day which I think is important.

Loved the coach shoes that Kendra wore with her dress. The little hearts on the sole are too cute.

Kendra had her Mum and her "Mama" (grandmother) help her with her pearls.

There were a few tears when Mama saw Kendra for the first time.

I loved the excitement that was obvious all day.

Their ceremony was performed by Patricia Compton.

Sometimes the moments just before and just after the first kiss as husband and wife are some of my favourites.

Love this moment between Kendra and her sister Renee right after the ceremony.

Adorable!

Mike and his Mum after the ceremony.

Bouquet by Willow Haven in Canmore.

There is a glow about Kendra that is so lovely to be around. She is such a kind hearted person who is always thinking of others. She is full of grace and gratitude.

Sweet cake by Cake Creations.

I loved the delicate hand knit shawl that a dear friend made for Kendra.

Kendra and Mike are thoughtful people that make you feel good just by being around them. Mike is such a gentleman and treats Kendra with such care and respect. They are so at ease and their wedding day reflected that. Moments before the ceremony was supposed to start the rain started falling. Melanie at The Juniper did a beautiful job of letting Kendra and Mike know their ceremony options and giving them time to make their decision at the last minute. Melanie let Kendra know that she had set out 20 umbrellas for guests if needed. In the end Kendra decided to move ahead with the original outdoor ceremony and it worked out perfectly there wasn't a drop of rain until well after everyone was inside enjoying dinner. Their ceremony was so sweet. Kendra's Mama gave a reading and Mike and Kendra shared personal vows. It was a beautiful ceremony to get to be witness to because of how excited Kendra and Mike were. The word that keeps coming to mind when I think of Kendra and Mike's wedding is ease. Kendra and Mike truly enjoyed their day to the fullest. They didn't let the rain panic them. They enjoyed the time with their families and friends. It was a wedding I was deeply looking forward to because I got to witness the connection that Kendra and Mike share on their engagement shoot and their wedding was an expression of that. I would like to thank Kendra and Mike's families who were extraordinarily kind to Kevin and I. Your kind words and encouragement meant a lot to me. Kendra and Mike are so fortunate to be so close to you all. Mike and Kendra thank you for allowing me to photograph your day. It was such a beautiful day to get to be a part of. Your excitement and kindness was so sweet to see.