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Liliya and Horace’s wedding was so much fun to photograph. It began with the tea ceremony in traditional Chinese clothing, moved on to the wedding ceremony in the cute little chapel in Burnaby Village Museum, and closed out the night at the Dockside restaurant at Granville Island. Naturally, the vintage 1912 carousel at the village was part of the photography, as was the old electric tram car.

The fun times, laughter, tears of joy, poignant speeches, hilarious costumes, beautiful bride, and dancing definitely exemplified a great wedding celebration. Liliya’s parents made the journey from the Ukraine to attend her wedding, but to also meet their other daughter’s toddler son for the first time, so what an incredible visit it would have been for them.

This being a Ukrainian-Chinese wedding gave a me a chance to try out the Russian I learned years ago in university, and my Cantonese as well – it is quite the challenge trying to think in three languages at once!

Congratulations to Liliya and Horace!

Wedding: The chapel at Burnaby Village Museum

Reception: Dockside Restaurant at Granville Island Hotel

Fiona and Philip’s wedding was a huge, intricately planned affair. In fact, I have never seen a wedding planned to such detail and pulled off with such precision, yet still be a lot of fun. Well done, guys! Trust an army of helpers and friends and an incredible, 8-page schedule that moved everyone between Coquitlam, Burnaby, and Richmond. I think they should get into the planning business!

As with most Chinese weddings, there were the games and challenges at the bride’s house to prove the groom’s worthiness prior to seeing his bride-to-be, and tea ceremonies. Not to mention lots of food, red packets, relatives, and pictures!

To top it off, there was the beautiful setting at Mayfair Lakes, where they have a little peninsula by the clubhouse surrounded by lakes and greens perfect for an outdoor wedding ceremony. That was followed by a quick formal session, and on to the dinner, speeches, more games, and a dance by Philip and Fiona.

Venue: Mayfair Lakes Golf and Country Club, Richmond, BC

Here are a few pictures from Amy and Michael’s wedding. These are the final edits and barring some minor white balance corrections and some selective retouching, they usually don’t need much work. Get it right the first time! Mouseover the pictures below to see the description.

Ceremony: Wedding Pavilion at Queen Elizabeth Park

Reception: Dragon View Restaurant, Richmond