ben and valerie. married. a slovanian hall wedding in edmonton, alberta.

Ben and Valerie's wedding was so pumped full of love, laughs, (flasks) and shenanigans.  Over and over during our formals Ben kept asking me "Oh Cheryl, turn around and take pictures of those guys (the bridal party)!  Man, we love those guys so much!"  And that love was mega-evident.  After the formals we headed back to Ben and Val's house where Ben surprised Val big time.  No, they weren't going to Kelowna for their honeymoon like she thought.  Instead, they were going on a tropical cruise and stopping off to see their favorite team play along the way <3
These two.  Their love.  My heart.  All the feels.  Check out a few of my favorites from their wedding day.  Looking for your own wedding photographer and think we may be a good fit?  Head on over to my contact form and shoot me a message :)

Bride's Dress: Bridal House (Designer: Watters)

Bridesmaid Dresses: Bridal House; Designer-Dessy

Groom Tux: Hugo Boss

Groomsmen Suits: Raymonds Menswear  

Hair: Tanyia Lehune

Makeup: Jayne Crothers

Jewelry: Ben Moss, Joanna Bisley (bought at Bridal House), Swarovski

Flowers: Khulmanns

simone and preet. second shooting for retrospekt design.

I was presented with the amazing opportunity to assist Eileen from Retrospekt Designs in photographing a 3 day Indian wedding extravaganza and it was SO COOL!!!  One of my absolutely favorite things about photographing weddings is being given the chance - the PRIVILEGE - to participate in the celebratory traditions of other cultures.  Where else is it possible to actually be there to witness and participate in so many different activities that are so steeped in ritual and culture??  Over the years I've photographed so many different types of weddings (Catholic, Protestant, Sri-Lankan, Jewish, Chinese, Greek Orthodox, Ukrainian Orthodox, Native American, Sudanese, Islamic) and to add this stunning Indian wedding, dripping with vibrant colors and personality, is just the best thing ever.  I am so SO fortunate.  For realz. Soooo many thanks go out to Retrospekt Designs for allowing me to assist her during this wedding.  That lady is incredible.  Go check out her work.  Seriously.  Do it.

In the meantime check out my favorite images from this wedding.  It's probably my longest blog post yet but it's worth it!!!!

Looking for someone to capture YOUR wedding?  Shoot me an email at cheryl@aeris-photography.com or through my contact form on my website.

Retrospekt Designs and Aeris Photography.  Edmonton Wedding Photographers.