A Woodland Inspired Wedding
This woodland inspired wedding in Big Knife Provincial Park was truly incredible. Ashleigh and Cody are two of the most genuine and down to Earth people you’ll ever meet and watching them say their vows to each other in front of their very favourite people was such an honour!
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The Details
Watching Ash’s mama button her into her dress was one of my favourite moments from the morning! She attached a little bow from her own mother’s wedding dress onto the back of Ashleigh’s so her Grandmother would be with her too â¤ď¸
She chose to do a first look with her Dad and her two bridesmaids too and it brought a tear to my eye. Their faces are priceless!
The First Look
Ashleigh’s mom and dad delivered her to the entrance of the trail and she walked for a few minutes to get to Cody. He covered it pretty good, but I could tell he was getting that kind of nervous excited feeling waiting for his bride.
Just look at him looking at her!!
The Woodland Ceremony
If you’ve been paying attention, you’ll see that Arwyn, Ashleigh’s beloved chihuahua has made multiple appearances throughout the day. The ceremony wouldn’t have been complete without the pup!
After the exchange of rings, they chose to do a hand fasting ceremony as well.
Oh man!! They’re just so HAPPY!!!
The Family Photos
The Wedding Party
This wedding party was so much fun and so full of energy! We started out nice and slow obviously with shoots of Schnapps đ Then, we followed a trail and hiked a freaking mountain! Well, maybe more like a large hill..but it felt like a mountain in the hot sun! The photos though made the hike well worth it! It looks like we were transported to another world!
The Coronation Community Hall Reception
This cake, from Creative Cakes by Carol, was gifted to the couple by their favourite auntie, Auntie Barb!
Ashleigh made a ton of her decor herself! She’s so talented!
Our emcee for the evening was Auntie Barb! She was super entertaining!!
These two rapped it out like nobody’s business!
This first dance….that dress…those looks. Guys. So good!!
We snuck outside to take advantage of the last little bit of golden light. It definitely didn’t disappoint!
Ashleigh + Cody….thank you for being you, for sharing yourselves with me and all your loved ones that had the privilege of witnessing your promises and your love during your wedding.
I wish you every single little speck of love and happiness that this world has to offer!
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Special thank you to the following vendors that played such important roles in the Dawson’s day!
Ceremony Venue Big Knife Provincial Park
Rentals Elegant Event Rentals
Wedding Dress Elite Bridal
Bridesmaid Dresses Novia Mia Red Deer
Bouquets Calyx Floral Design
Groom’s attire Le Chateau
Hair and Makeup Aimee Lundy for True Roots Salon & Day Spa
DJ + Entertainment Services Beach Bad Boy
Reception Venue Coronation Community Hall
Centrepiece Flowers Clarissa Vanderburg from Beans and Blooms
Caterer Michelle Breum
Jewelry Lawlor Jewelry
Invitation Suite Vistaprint
Officiant Phyllis Stuckey
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I love her dress! And that ceremony location! And just all of it! It looks like an amazing day!