At last – the final post and final wedding of the year. Ella and Chris are quite the pair: They are ever quiet and pleasant in their ways – always smiling and always nice to be around. It seems evident that underneath their calm exteriors they are both bursting with love for one another.
They met during their undergraduate degrees at UBC (see their UBC engagement session here). From what I hear, Chris fell head over heels for the beautiful and sweet Ella right off the bat. As he said in his charismatic and heart felt speech - how could he not “just look at her”!
Their wedding day was relaxed and charming – very reminiscent of the two of them and their love for each-other. Chris and Ella made many of the decor items themselves – from bouquets to hand knit boutonnieres (a hobby of theirs that Adam discovered in a recent chat with Chris). We started with the getting ready shots at the Delta Suites and then a first look, followed by the wedding portraits at Woodwards and ending near Canada Place. We lucked out with a rain free December day – but boy was it cold. A rare – 1 to -4 degrees for Vancouver. Ella – of course won my affections for her bravery throughout the cold. Not a single complaint as we stalked the Gastown streets in next to nothing given the cold day.
The ceremony was held at the Landing and Steamworks Uber Lounge. As Ella made her way down the aisle, Chris teared up enough to make a good chunk of the guests do the same. We quickly moved into the reception with a cocktail hour and delicious plated dinner. The evening continued with delightful speeches and a reading from “I will love you forever”. I have to admit – the story even made me cry. The decor was all customized with winter green accents and white flowers all about. All of which were meticulously organized and pulled off by Ella, Chris, their family, and the Steamworks crew. Shortly before I departed, Chris gave the final speech. It was filled with appreciation and thanks for everyone at the event. Chris has been the most polite and considerate groom I have had the pleasure to work with this year. It’s not to say my other grooms aren’t amazing, but Chris really takes the “cake”. For this, he has easily made a fan (that fan being me) for life.
I have to give a special thanks for the fabulous MOH Cassie for organizing the family portraits so well. Cassie is the kind of girl that every bride needs on her wedding day: Beautiful, organized, and as friendly as ever. I’d like to also thank Ella and Chris’ family for being so welcoming and such gracious hosts. Finally I must thank Ella and Chris for having me around on their special day – it really is I that must thank you both. Last night, as I organized my gear, I found the lovely gift you gave to me at the end of the evening. As I opened it, I was once again blown away by your kindness and generosity. Thank you for the generous gift, the yummy chocolate and super thoughtful card.
xo
Lyndsay
At last – here are the images. Don’t forget to check out the wedding day slideshow at the end of the post :).
And last but not least – the final wedding slideshow of the year . Want to see it in a new window? Okay! Click Here.
Playing Apples to Apples. I lost my hair elastic so I improvised with my scarf. Hot, right?
Our Charlie Brown Tree. 
Princess in Macro! This is her “dinosaur eye” look. 
We threw her favorite soft blanket down next to the fire place – getting that close to it was her gift from us this year. She blissed out for days.
We have a dangerous amount of candy kicking around here. All my favorite as it happens.
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