Hannah & Rory - Rollo Bay Fiddle Grounds Wedding Reception

Wedding date - August 13th, 2016

Rory and Hannah have been good friends of mine for years and I was so thrilled to be able to capture their wedding day this past August. Their wedding was the kick off to what our friends called "wedding week", two weddings on back to back weekends for the same friend group. What a blast it was!

Hannah & Rory met while studying music at UPEI and after initially starting off on the wrong foot, they were the couple that everyone (but them) saw coming. Throughout their wedding day their love of music was evident in many of the details, including incredible musicians playing their ceremony music, decor, a personal performance for their first dance, and the reception being held at the Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival grounds. With Rory being a musician in the military, we also photographed him in his Canadian Forces dress uniform in the early evening, a special touch to honor his commitment. 

As you can tell from the massive smiles in their photos, Hannah & Rory fully enjoyed their day and laughed all along the way. The vibes were amazing, and we will always remember the good time we had on August 13th. Congratulations to the O'Donnells! 

Number of guests - 200

Ceremony - St Mary's Roman Catholic Church

Reception - Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival Grounds

Photography - Brady McCloskey Photography

Videographer - Mark MacLean

Ceremony music - Atlantic String Machine, UPEI Chamber Singers, Rebecca Apps (Soprano)  

Wedding dress - The Perfect Pear Bridal

Suits - Moores 

Bridal bouquet - Hearts & Flowers

Makeup - Jacqueline Gormely

Hair - The Dry Bar

Cake - Candi’s Cakes

 

Laura & Michael - Blue Sky Wedding Day in Clinton, PEI

Wedding date - July 2, 2016

Laura & Michael met 4 years ago at the Halifax Hypothermic Half Marathon after she saw Michael needed a ride home because of a bus strike. After chatting on the way to his house, they realized they had a mutual friend and were both invited to the same upcoming party on Friday. After dropping him off, Laura didn't expect to see him again but Michael had other plans. The party came and after Michael pretended to be surprised to see her there, they both hit it off that evening and later decided to go on a date. After two years of dating Michael & Laura got engaged at Canoe Cove Beach while visiting PEI for a bike race. Even though neither are Islanders, Laura always dreamed her wedding day would be on Prince Edward Island. Who could blame her?

Thank you to Laura & Michael for such a fun day photographing your wedding celebration. Everything came together in such a perfect way and you really showcased the Island to your guests. I am so thankful to have been able to capture it all and wish you nothing but the best in all of life's adventures going forward! Congratulations Mr & Mrs Gfeller! 

Number of guests - 68
Photographer - Brady McCloskey Photography
Venue - Clinton Hills
DJ - Music Express
Cake - Sweet Pea Creations
Bouqets & boutonnieres - Island Meadow Farms
Hair & Makeup - Bounce! Hair Studio
 

Laura & Chad - Bahia Principe Esmeralda Wedding in Punta Cana

Wedding date - may 9th, 2016

A wedding? The beach? Sun? Great people? Food? Drinks? YES, I'm in! 

I was thrilled to get the email from Laura & Chad inviting me to be a part of their wedding week in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic this past May. Anyone who follows my Instagram knows I love to travel any chance I get and what better way than photographing a destination wedding at the beautiful Luxury Gran Bahia Principe Esmeralda. 

With almost 40 guests in our group ranging from ages 2 to 94, there was plenty of excitement for the big day. Wedding day was three days after we arrived and the ceremony took place right on the beach before sunset. The ceremony was performed in Spanish and a local band serenaded everyone down the isle. The scenery was picture perfect and with a bride and groom so easy and fun to work with, it was a joy to photograph. After the sun set we all enjoyed a great meal together and some stayed to extend the party well into the wee hours of the morning. 

Even though I had just met Laura & Chad and only knew a few of their guests before the trip, everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming and I felt right at home as soon as we got on the bus from Charlottetown. I had a blast spending the week with everyone basking in the sun, snorkeling, ordering Bahama mamas, eating too much ice cream, and visiting the "disco" a time or two...

Thank you Laura and Chad for being the most wonderful hosts, and to everyone else who made the #happilyeverheron wedding week such a great time! This was certainly one for the books and I cannot wait for the next destination wedding.

To view the video of their day from Boxtop Film, click here.

Monica & Ryan - Winter Wedding in Charlottetown

Wedding date - January 2nd, 2016

Monica & Ryan's lovely wedding at the PEI Brewing Company officially kicked off the 2016 wedding season with a bang! Already knowing a few members of their awesome wedding party I was really excited to be a part of the day and it didn't disappoint. To top it all off, the weather was unbelievable and exactly what you would want for a winter wedding. 

I've been a part of many weddings but I truly don't think I've seen a groom look at his bride the way Ryan looked at Monica. From the first look right to the end of the night, you could tell he was the proudest man in the world that day and it was such a special sight to see. I was so happy to have been a part of their beautiful day and I'm pretty excited to share these photos with you all.

Congratulations Monica & Ryan! 

 

 

Your Four Legged Friends

I'm a big animal lover and always enjoy when people bring their dogs along to photo shoots. Pets often mean a lot to their owners so I always make sure to capture a great photo of them if I can. After all, they’re an important member of the family too!

Over the years I've had the chance to meet and photograph a lot of happy, smiling dogs - so here's a fun little tribute to them! Enjoy!

Deanna & Brennan - Married in souris, Prince Edward Island

Wedding date - August 8th, 2015

It was a sunny, blue skies day in August and the sound of the fiddle greeted me as I arrived at Deanna & Brennan's home. The boys were having a laid back, afternoon kitchen party as they waited to leave for the wedding ceremony in Souris. Friendly & familiar faces greeted me and I immediately felt a part of the crowd. 

Deanna & Brennan are the kind of couple who fully welcome you into their party and make sure you're totally taken care of - Deanna's Mom even packed me a lunch complete sandwiches, snacks and drinks! This group was a pleasure to spend a day with and I couldn't be happier that I was able to capture it all. From Little Harbour, to The Glen, to North Lake, we had a blast photographing their PEI wedding day. Congratulations Deanna & Brennan! 

cermeony - St Mary's roman catholic church

reception - eastern kings rec centre

Makeup - AMP Hair & Makeup artistry

Hair - Linda Lee Dixon

Florals - house of flowers

Decor - Jen maxwell design & decor

Transportation - ultimate party limo bus

photographer - brady mccloskey photography

Candice & Logan - Outdoor Clinton Hills Wedding

Wedding date - August 1st, 2015

Clinton Hills is quickly becoming one of PEI's most popular wedding locations, and for good reason! The sprawling property was the perfect setting for Candice & Logan's wedding day this past August on Prince Edward Island. They chose to do a first look followed by photos in several locations including New London and Stanley Bridge. Everyone gathered again at 4pm for their outdoor ceremony in the woods back at Clinton Hills. The shade of the surrounding trees was perfect during that hot sunny day. 

A cocktail hour filled with food, drinks, & live music was followed by the reception inside the old barn. Dinner, drinks, & dancing ensued. It was a pleasure to capture the love of Logan & Candice - congratulations to the MacKays! 

To see the video of their day filmed by Serious Media, click here!

Ceremony & reception Venue - Clinton Hills

makeup - faces

hair - blake cassie

flowers - home grown & handmade

catering - murphy group catering

videography - serious media

photography - brady mccloskey photography

Katie & Gregory - Candlelight NYE wedding at PEI Brewing Company

Wedding date - Decemeber.31st, 2015

Katie & Greg often debate about how they met and who made the first move, but they both agree it was during high school and had something to do with basketball. Years later, a week after moving into their new home Greg proposed to Katie at the end of a scavenger hunt. 

It's been said Katie has had her wedding day planned since she was a little girl, and seeing everything come together on their wedding day it was no surprise. The PEI Brewing Company hosted their stunning candlelight wedding ceremony and reception, complete with florals by Prestige Floral and an archway built by Greg himself. It was a rare experience for me because the first time I saw Katie that day was when she walked down the isle. I actually gasped out loud as she was beaming with excitement and looked completely perfect! Greg had his trademark smile to match. 

Their wedding day was filled with great energy and happiness and was an absolute pleasure to be a part of as they are two of the nicest people you can meet. What a way to ring in the New Year!

I hope you all enjoy this wedding as much as I do! 

Number of guests - 145

MAKEUP - REBECCA POWERS, KISS & MAKEUP

HAIR - MARY COLORIS

Dress - Perfect Pear Bridal

Bridesmaid dresses - Chester & Felicity

Groomsmen suits - Roots cardigans & Moores

Cake/Cupcakes - City View Bakehouse

Decor - Unique Events Decor

Wedding Planner - Simplicity Wedding & Event Coordination

Florals - Prestige Floral Studio Weddings

Officiant - Valerie Downe

Invitations - Julie Hanan Design Ltd. 

DJ - MUSIC EXPRESS

Ceremony musicians - Olivia Roberts & Pierce Clark

photography - brady mccloskey photography

Jessica & Shawn - Fall Wedding at Centre Goeland

Wedding date - October.3rd, 2015

This wedding was a treat to photograph. A fun loving couple, incredibly friendly guests, beautiful scenery, fantastic food, and great moments. What more could you want?

It was a very rainy October weekend but when Saturday rolled around and Jessica & Shawn were ready to celebrate their day, the rain held off and even better, later that evening the sky opened up to an incredible sunset. They chose to have their outdoor ceremony at Centre Goeland in scenic Cape Egmont, PEI. This is one of my favorite ceremony locations on the Island because of the sprawling property that shines best in the Fall. 

It's easy to tell Jessica & Shawn have a lot of fun together as evident by their light hearted and easy going nature. We all laughed a lot at this wedding and had so much fun throughout the day. From lots of cat photos, to many jokes, to some hilarious speeches, it was a day to remember for two really good people. I loved photographing all of it and am happy to share their day with you all! 

The three ladies have been best friends for many years and I've now had the pleasure to photograph all 3 of them as brides! 

Holly & Steven - East Point Lighthouse wedding

Wedding date - July 25th, 2015

With the prayer beads hung on the line and the outdoor ceremony already set up, we all hoped for a day without rain for Holly & Steven. At the time of their wedding day Holly & Steven were living right beside East Point Lighthouse on a beautiful property overlooking the ocean. They chose this location for their outdoor ceremony and ended up with the perfect day. The sky was moody and blue which made for a striking contrast between the red cliffs and green grass of East Point. 

One of the things that struck me about this pair was their love for their daughter Taylor and how they incorporated her into all aspects of their engagement session, and their wedding day. It wasn't just a couple we were photographing starting their married lives, it was the three of them together, as one. Family was an especially important part of their day and it was an honor to photograph those moments.

Congratulations Holly & Steven! Wishing you a lifetime of happiness.