July 26, 2010 · Weddings Banff Wedding Photography * Laura + Kenya
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ou may remember Laura and Kenya from their engagement session. They recently had their fairytale wedding and I was thrilled to be there to photograph their day. Their travel themed wedding had lots of personal touches and honoured their family cultures beautifully. There were lots of memorable moments throughout their day.
Laura created an eco-friendly wedding and that included her custom made dress made with organic hemp and silk, remnant fabrics, and vegetable dyes. Their wedding rings were made with recycled gold and conflict-free gems.
I loved Laura's vibrant bouquet from Willow Haven.
I loved this moment right after Laura and Kenya were married as they walked away as husband and wife and their flower girl excitedly ran to catch up with them.
I normally don't include photographs of family formals on my blog but I just love this sweet photograph of Kenya with his Mum and brother.
The beautiful Cascade Ballroom in The Banff Springs.
Laura and Kenya are such a gracious elegant couple who are deeply in love and lovely to be around. Their kindness and generosity was mentioned by several people during the toasts. The weather cooperated beautifully for their outdoor ceremony which was important to Laura and Kenya as they wanted to be married surrounded by the mountains. Laura put so much heart into her day. It was a day that flowed beautifully.
One of the things that I loved that isn't pictured here is the videos that Kenya's friends and brother put together for Laura and Kenya. Friends of Kenya went out onto the streets in Edmonton and asked complete strangers for advice about marriage and love for their soon-to-be married friends, it was hilarious and sweet and so original. Kenya's brother created a video of all of Kenya's relatives in Africa on his last trip home and asked family to share their well wishes for the couple. It was so very sweet to see.
Laura and Kenya I feel so very lucky to have met you both and to have witnessed the day you became husband and wife. Your wedding was so amazing!
