Increasingly we are having the pleasure working with couples from all over the world.  In 2009, one such couple was Chantelle and Paul.  This wonderful couple, live in Christchurch New Zealand.  They chose Mowat Island, near Parry Sound, Ontario as the spot for the Canadian version of their marriage cermony.

Chantelle, a Canadian, met Paul in New Zealand, while Chantelle was there studying to become a teacher.  While their official wedding took place in New Zealand a few months earlier  the couple wanted to have a Canadian ceremony, so early last summer I had the pleasure of working with them on one of the most scenic locations on  Georgian Bay.  In honour  of the event Chantelle’s parents proudly flew both the Canadian and New Zealand flags at their Georgian Bay property.

The wedding party was a Canada-New Zealand mix and was a blast to work with. All all the guys, including Paul, are  proud New Zealanders.  Their zest for life was clear in all they said and did. Working with them convinced me that  New Zealand has to be moved up higher on my ” must visit”  list.

Rain resulted in us bringing the umbrella’s out just as the shoreline ceremony was getting underway, but this gave me an opportunity for a range of interesting shots.  After the ceremony the rain got stronger so we opted to move inside.  Chantelle’s parent’s huge, historic log home proved a welcome refuge from the rain and was a great spot for some fireplace shots.  

When it became clear that the rain was going to prevent us doing the Georgian Bay type shots Chantelle had her heart set on I suggested that they party on and that I return in the morning to pick up where we left off.  This worked out well. The next morning was a wonderful day with no rain in sight.  Chantelle, Paul and their wedding party slipped back into their wedding day clothes and and we were able to get a great series of images before several members of the wedding party had to head off to catch flights home.