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Colorful Backyard Abbotsford Wedding

If you were eavesdropping on the ceremony, you might think from all of the baseball metaphors that these two were pro players, when in fact the officiant was on their beer league slow pitch team and really enjoys puns.  John and Tessa ran in some of the same circles, but it wasn’t until the ball field that things officially heated up. Seeing as she listed her favourite *field* position as First Base and he said “any position that gets me a home run”, it’s a wonder they ended up together, but here we are…in the backyard of their home, decked in colourful flags and velvet chairs, crammed with 100 of their closest people, grinning so hard our cheeks hurt because honestly – they are just so darn good together. Joy was emanating from John and Tess and one glance at the guests faces showed that their community and approved and was blessing this marriage.

I highly recommend you take a few minutes to watch the slideshow, but if you don’t have time for that right now, here are a few highlights.

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Very little of this day felt like work (except for those moves I pulled on the dance floor at the end of the night, if you know what I mean). Here are some of the rad people/vendors that helped make this day amazing:

Gown: BHLDN | Groom’s suit: Indochino | Caterer: Francisco’s | Ceremony music: Portraits of Us | Reception live band: Kin | DJ: Simon Bridgefoot | Mother of the bride dress: Mintage | Hair and Makeup: Tessa | Venue: private farm | Tables: made by the groom | Decor: a group of creatively gifted ninja warriors (aka friends of the couple)

If you are having a backyard abbotsford wedding (or really any type of wedding, I don’t discriminate), contact me here! I would love to hear your story and see if I would be a good fit to document your day.

 

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3 Comments to “Colorful Backyard Abbotsford Wedding”

  1. Deborah says:

    Wow amazed once again / Thank you for capturing this day so well / you are a gem and are loved very much Ps/ Tessa’s dad Dave and John built the tables together ( super first project ) 😉

  2. Leslie says:

    You captured, so perfectly Sharalee, John and Tessa’s special day. All the pictures and the Video are just incredible. How special is it that you have now photographed both my twin son’s weddings! We’re all very blessed by your very talented eye and ability to capture the very essence of the day and the love and joy felt by everyone. Amazing! Thank you with love…Leslie

  3. Bethany says:

    Outstanding work Sharalee! This was a gorgeous day- full of celebration, and you captured the heart so perfectly! John and Tess are truly STUNNING!