Danielle & Dave - Lowville Park Wedding, September 2012

It was a glorious early September morning when we arrived at the Waterfront Hotel, and Danielle and her girls were having a great time as they got ready for the day.

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After slipping into her beautifully simple lace dress, one of her bridesmaids tied the worlds most perfect bow with her wedding sash. 

After finishing up with the girls, Mike and I headed on over to Lowville Park where the ceremony was to take place outside a little old schoolhouse. I have to say that Lowville is such a pretty spot to get married, it's low key and absolutely gorgeous.  I just love all the simple details that Danielle included, everything has a fresh, comfortable feel to it and it just reflected her and Dave's easy going and friendly personalities.

As Dave was finishing greeting his guests, their friend started up with the most beautiful steel drum music to accompany Danielle down the aisle.

It was so amazing to be a part of this warm, sunny day with such gorgeous music as Dave watched his lovely bride walk down the aisle. 

maarrieeed! :)

After the ceremony, we headed over to the large stream in the park. We were pretty sure that Danielle and Dave would be up for getting right in, so we were pumped when the whole wedding party joined in. 

Islands in the stream!

that is what we are...;)

Danielle surprised Dave with a sweet message for him on the bottom of her shoes : ) 

Then it was back to the schoolhouse for a couple more shots.

The reception was held at the Lakeview Banquet Hall, a beautiful spot with a beautiful view of Lake Ontario.  But before the couple started in on dinner, we had time to grab a few more shots. Danielle  & Dave have a lot of fun together, they are so perfectly matched in personality. I really love how Danielle was totally up for a  game of hoops, and I must say the bridal party gathered a small crowd of admirers. 

In order to get these shots, Mike decided it was time for another installment of Ninja Style Photography, you can read alllll about it here.

Dave is at least 6"5, so I'm pretty sure this was easier for him than it looks !

So cute! They did this a lot : ) 

Inside the hall, we enjoyed a delicious meal prepared by Carmen's.  But the most delicious part?

 

Home made hotsauce peeps. Now, I am not usually brave enough for hot food. But Mike is, so as soon as we got home that night he popped open the bottle, put a modest amount on his finger....and almost died. Seriously, it was so hot! I proceeded to taste an iota of this stuff and was all Looney-Toons-Steam-Exploding-Head after. Nicely done, Danielle and Dave.

Sweet 'n simple!

After a very lovely first dance (these two are just so in love, you guys)

Night was falling, and the wine was flowin' and a lot of carousing and rug cuttin' abounded. 

This guest was actually one of the best dancers I've seen :D

We thoroughly enjoyed the laid back atmosphere at the wedding of this gracious couple, and we know that they both have the commitment and love that is made to last. Congratulations you guys!

My little crush on lace wedding dresses

Hi everyone, it's Kate :)

I wanted to let you all in on a little secret. I'm a wedding nerd. I still spend a little too much time pouring over wedding ideas, dresses, jewellery, shoes, bouquets.... Especially since I discovered Pinterest (seriously addicting!). Actually if you think about it I spend way too much time doing this, considering I've been married for 7 months. Tee hee. But what can I say, I like looking at pretty things :)

Lately I have been giving into my obsession over lace dresses. They are so delicate and feminine, and they flatter almost every body type. I'm especially partial to square necklines and little cap sleeves, and am totally starting to love the boat neckline (or bateau if you are so inclined...) too, it's really coming back in style. I think a lot of women are realizing that it is much sexier to leave a little to the imagination than end up embarrassing the heck out of your guests by wearing something like this. Here are some of the ones I've found lately...ending with one that is seriously one of the prettiest I've ever seen, even though I'm sure it costs more than any of us will make in our lives, a girl can dream can't she?

Dress by http://www.enzoani.com/ the style is 'Diana'

 

 

 

 

 

You really can't go wrong with anything from www.watters.com

  

I wish I could source this absolutely fantastic 1950's dress for you guys, if anyone knows...let me know!

amazing details on this one! right down to the petals in the straps...so pretty!

  

how subtly sexy is this? very subtly sexy, thats what! :)

 

 

I'm thinking beach wedding, cocktail wedding, reception dress...so fun!

Okay and now...for the super grand finale of amazing lace (ok ok it's not lace but I have to put it in here) dresses...get ready girls...you'll want to make all your guests eat pizza and sit on the floor just so you can afford this one...

yeah, thats right. it says christian dior  haute couture in the little bitty fine print on there.

A. Mazing. AND it's 'something blue' too. I will leave you all drooling on your keyboards now. :)