You might remember Renée and Everett from the foggy and gorgeous sunrise (yes, that does read sunRISE!) engagement shoot we did with them a few months ago (sneak a peek of their engagement images here). We loved these two from the moment we met them, and when you meet someone for the first time before the sun has even risen and have a good impression of them, think of what it’s like spending the most exciting day of their lives, their wedding day, with them. They were so excited to be married that they actually ran down the aisle after the ceremony was over and they were announced as Mr and Mrs, huge smiles lighting up their faces. I was taking photos and I seriously thought they might run me over they were going that fast!
It was during the reception when the newlyweds took the podium to give their speech, that Renée said that she was going to share a story. She then paused for a moment, debating for a minute about whether she should actually share this story that she had in mind, and then said that yes, yes she was going to share it, even though she was sure that Everett wouldn’t like it. He glanced towards her and there was a moment of tense silence in the room. She looked right back at him and said that she was going to share the story of the first time they met. Everett’s head dropped, he shook it a few times while chuckling a bit to himself. He then looked out at the room full of their family and friends and said “Why do you always have to tell this story?!” Renée then proceeded to tell the story of how Everett’s first comments to her were about a self portrait she’d drawn. In an attempt to sound really complimentary and flattering about her work, he (accidentally) said “Wow! That’s amazing! It’s even better than the real thing!” Whoops. I liked Everett even more than I already did after that. And Renée, for then falling in love with him.
They were married at the church where they went during high school, officiated by their high school youth pastor, and after greeting their family and friends we headed off to the reception, stopping along the way for some photos. I love how excited they were to have their photos taken, and seriously I think they look gorgeous and seem to attract the most beautiful light to them whenever we point our cameras in their direction! I must also mention how the whole wedding party just rocked it into the reception to a dance version of the song “Heaven” by Bryan Adams (go find that tune and turn it on while you’re going through those photos if you want the full experience) and we then tucked into gorgeous food and played little games of pictionary (Renée is an art student), watched fun slideshows, danced, ate cupcakes (served by the bride and groom) and all in all had a great evening. I love it when couples incorporate a bit of themselves into their wedding day details, and Renée and Everett’s day so perfectly reflected them.
Renée & Everett, thank you so so much. We had so much fun capturing your day and we have loved our entire experience with you both – times infinity. You guys are such sweet, creative, and kind people, and I hope that you never lose that wonderful spirit that you both have about you. We wish you nothing but the best in your marriage and lives together!
And now, enjoy a little bit of Renée and Everett and their wedding day…
- Jenn xx
Ceremony Venue: Wainsfleet Brethren in Christ Church Wainsfleet Ontario | Reception Venue: Lookout Point Country Club Font Hill, Ontario Photographers: Jenn & Dave Stark of JENN STARK PHOTOGRAPHERS
by JENN
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