Mel and Darren
She’s been skiing since the beginning of time. She may have skied before walking even. He’s always been an outdoorsy guy. It made absolute sense that they were married outside, at a ski resort, in Kimberley B.C.
Highlights for me, reminiscing with the nervous bride before she got into her dress. (I used to sing her Beauty and the Beast, the Little Mermaid and a number of other Disney songs, to sleep at night when we were young and wild(er)). Don’t get me wrong, I can’t sing. But apparently in Grade 8, I thought I could. I loved watching her dad, calm cool and collected waiting to walk his little girl down the isle. I loved that Darren’s sister gave birth to a healthy baby boy during the rehearsal dinner (in hospital in Cranbrook) and still came to the wedding the next day. If this isn’t super human, I have no idea what is. I loved that it snowed, lightly for a few choice family photos. I love that the cake was chocolate, amazing and made by Melanie’s sister Kristi IN the hotel room. I love that I got to try out some new dance moves with a few old friends and that I got to photograph a wedding in Kimberley, BC.
Darren and Mel, may you continue to build your fabulous life together in your wild mountain town, surrounded by everything that makes you truly happy. I was honored to be a part of your amazing day. Much love. xo
Tags: kimberley alpine ski resort wedding, kimberley bc wedding photos, kimberley wedding photos
March 9th, 2011 at 9:46 am
I love these! I “liked”your page through Helping Hearts so I had to look twice when I saw a post about a Kimberley Ski Hill Wedding as that is my town! LOL. I love what you did with our little town! Great job!!
March 9th, 2011 at 10:20 am
oh Erin… I can’t even begin to describe how much beauty and emotion are in these pictures of Mel and Darren. Thank you for being you, you wonderfully talented woman, and thank you for capturing these two so breathtakingly. This was just an awesome recap of an awesome weekend. I can’t imagine how exhilerating it was for you to be in that setting, and taking pictures of such a good friend of yours…. gorgeous!
March 10th, 2011 at 4:23 am
What a beautiful story. I just love the ones with the orange backdrop!
March 10th, 2011 at 4:51 am
oh Mel Mel congratulations on your beautiful wedding …. happiness and adventures always Love Jo Jo
March 10th, 2011 at 8:09 am
Wow! The orange wall is amazing with the contrast of the blue flowers and the dress! What fun!
March 10th, 2011 at 5:34 pm
Congratulations Mel, You all look so beautiful, what a wonderful day! Erin your pictures not only capture the moment, they truly capture the emotion, you’re one talented young lady! Nordina (jake’s mom).
March 11th, 2011 at 8:24 am
LOve the orange wall as well…..especially with the shadow of the tree!!! Absolutely beautiful pics…and Mel, you look gorgeous!
October 27th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
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