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Alyssa + Steve- A whimsical Banff Wedding

Photographers:  Crista Lee Photography | Second Shooter: Stacey Headman Photography | Wedding commissioner: Patricia Compton | Reception: The Paint Box Lodge, Canmore | Dress: J.Crew | Flowers: Willow Haven

Alyssa+ Steve invited me to photograph three hours of their fabulously whimsical Banff Wedding.  They choose Two Jack Lake for the ceremony and were witnessed by their baby son and about 15 of their closest friends and family.  Alyssa’s dress by J.Crew was so beautiful, so vintage meets modern, with such flow’y,  dreamy…. perfection!  She also wore her hair down and that added an even extra heavily feel to the day!

Their love story devotedly began over two ‘full degrees’ ago.  Now that their graduate studies are complete and they have given birth the one of the cutest little baby boys ever- they decided to finalize their union.

Their wedding commissioner, Patricia Compton , added her delightful and tender message that she seems to flawlessly deliver each time I have the pleasure to work with her.

As the temperature was perfect, around +25, post ceremony/family portraits, Alyssa + Steve had a champagne toast and she dipped her feet in the fresh water of the lake!   From there we set off over Tunnel Mountain for our wedding portraits, as well as, a quick stop in Canmore for a stunning view of the ‘Three Sisters’.  To complete a perfect afternoon we returned to the eclectic Paint Box Lodge, Canmore, where they enjoyed their dinner and stay.

I was joined by the ever amazing Cape Cod wedding Photographer Stacey Hedman who second shot for me- so keep and eye out below for her images, as well as, assistant Cynthia Forte.

We hope you enjoy!

 

 

Stacey Headman (right + left)

Above is the pretty picnic area at Two Jack Lake, Banff.  It made for a great little oasis to celebrate an intimate wedding.

Okay this may sound silly but… the photo above touched me.  Alyssa was unaware that I was taking images of her comforting her baby boy pre-ceromny. As a mother of two I think back to these moments where us moms give all of our heart and all of our energy, full heartedly, and I never had a photo taken somehow of this kind of moment.  With a 3pm ceremony her little was was overdue for his nap time , Alyssa you are a very tender mother… beautiful to watch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stacey Headman (above + below on left)

 

 

2 vertical photos above by: Stacey Headman

 

 

Stacey Headman left + right.

 

September 5, 2011 - 6:03 pm

Stacey - Crista-Lee, thank you SO much for bringing me along! Alyssa and Steve created such a simple and gorgeous afternoon to share their love – by far the best way to celebrate a wedding, in my book :-) Beautiful blog post!

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