I can’t believe that Hayden turns six months old today. I remember the day he was born like it was yesterday and can’t believe how much we have experienced in the past six months.
Although not everyday has been easy, nothing worthwhile in life ever is. It is amazing how his little smile, giggle or watching him learn something new can brighten my day beyond words and make all the hard days disappear.
Hayden mama loves you millions. You are getting to be such a big boy!
Darren and I travelled throughout Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia for three months back in 2006. It was one of the most incredible experiences of my entire life and not many days go by that I don’t think of a memory related to that trip. One of our stops in Thailand was in Ayutthaya which is a Unesco World Heritage site just 80km north of Bangkok. Darren and I intended on taking the train but missed the departure and were going to have to wait hours for the next one to leave. With everything being ‘slightly’ cheaper than home, we decided to find out how much a taxi would cost to take us there. Well for not much more than the cost of the train tickets we were able to ride in airconditioned comfort all the way there. You can imagine our surprise when we are getting out of our taxi and hear this sweet voice say “Darren Spears?!” It was Jen!! Darren and Jen went to highschool together. Jen was travelling with her maid of honour, Ashley. And if you can believe it this wasn’t the last time we would bump into these two. Yep, in Bangkok, a city with a population of 9,100,100 according to Wikipedia, we ran into them again at the MBK mall. (Sidenote – I also ran into a co-worker of mine at the time in a market in Bangkok as well!) It truly is a small small world.
Ok, getting back to the reason for the post. Jen got married !! Her HUSBAND Erik is such a sweet soul. You know when you can just tell when someone has a good heart? That’s Erik. I am so happy that they chose me as their photographer. Their wedding was so laid back and it honestly never felt like I was working. LOVE that !
They had an amazing team to assist with their day. The amazing Carly Flint did a spectacular job on the ladies make-up. Jen’s make-up was perfection and such a dream to shoot ! Tami Heywood was their officiant. Not gonna lie. She is my favourite! Not only because she was who married Darren and I, but because she absolutely loves what she does, and it shows. Cory Hewko created the gorgeous florals. It was so fabulous to work with her again. She also did the amazing florals for Angie and Aaron.
You can tell I am behind on my blogging as Jen and Erik are already back from their honeymoon in Costa Rica. Every time I think of Costa Rica THIS song pops into my head. Just love it.
Ok now onto the gazillion images. I’d love to hear from you, so please feel free to leave a comment!
What amazing pics. May the glow of the sheer love shinning through in these pictures only grow brighter with each day.
Love to you both
ahhhh..So beautiful..Beautiful makeup too carls, so sad i couldn’t help out that day 🙁 Kim beautiful pics as usual 🙂
Very cool story from Thailand, we’ve had encounters like that too and it’s really neat. Beautiful wedding photos, she is a stunning bride!
How gorgeous is she?! Where did you find that wall covered in ivy? Wow!
Just a taste of what I am working on these days and still yet to be blogged …
Jen & Erik
Sandra & Don
Emery & Jesse
Claire & Ryan
Liz & Josh
Jess & Brandon
Jenny & Josh
busy girl! they all look so beautiful 🙂
These two came all the way from Australia to get married on the beautiful west coast that we call home. They picked the fabulous Brentwood Bay Lodge and Spa as their chosen wedding venue as it reflected their personal style and love for west coast design.
This wedding came together with a fantastic team of people. Sharon Rai and her team did an amazing job creating a very vintage hollywood glam look for Angie. She looked just gorgeous. Corey put together incredible florals for this event. She even incorporated native Australian florals which added such a sweet personal touch. She does the stunning arrangements that are always on display at Brentwood Bay Lodge. Last but definitely not least, Jackie May is the fabulous wedding coordinator at the Brentwood Bay Lodge. Jackie is always so wonderful to work with and truly goes the extra mile to ensure that everything is just perfection. Love working with her!
And here are the images. Please feel free to leave a comment for the lovely couple!
First Look … Such sweet emotion
[…] No sunshine today – but the day got brightened by the mail – we just received a card from our SR Bride – Angie all the way from Australia! A beautiful card & picture of her looking amazing at her wedding – which took place at Brentwood Bay Resort & Spa. The wedding was photographed by one of the top 25 most inspiring photographers of 2012 – Kim Kayln Photography. […]
Hi Angie, congratulations!! just finally got a moment to look at your incredible photos!! thanks for the link!! you and your wedding party look amazing and it looks like it was a sensational wedding 🙂 the locations the outfits, love the great colors!! thanks soo much for sharing, thinking of you, love Vicky Dinas from CAE Yoga
[…] They had an amazing team to assist with their day. The amazing Carly Flint did a spectacular job on the ladies make-up. Jen’s make-up was perfection and such a dream to shoot ! Tami Heywood was their officiant. Not gonna lie. She is my favourite! Not only because she was who married Darren and I, but because she absolutely loves what she does, and it shows. Cory Hewko created the gorgeous florals. It was so fabulous to work with her again. She also did the amazing florals for Angie and Aaron. […]
thanks for the kind comments ladies! yes Aus is certainly exotic but sometimes a girl just needs to come home to get hitched! Aaron’s lovely family and friends made the exceptional effort to be there, which is what really made the whole day the perfect event that it was. Big thank you again to Kim, Jackie, Sharon, Corey and of course all the family and friends who made it so memorable. xox
Beautiful bride and lovely colors! I also loved the invitation. We think Australia is exotic and here you are getting married on the other side of the world in B.C. I hope you had a wonderful time, Angie and Aaron!
[…] Bride, Angeigh, blogged by the talented Kim Kalyn Photography, view all the wedding […]
Gorgeous as always, Kim! FYI, you got a shot of my parents boat in there, they were at the marina that day!
Details, details and details galore !!! This reception was such a treat to photograph. I loved the colour palate that Chris and Elaine chose. Their adorable cake table melted my heart. So sweet.
Enough words. Onto the eye candy !!
Fabulous Florals by: Rook and Rose Floral Design Boutique
Hi Rosa 🙂 Here is what Elaine said about the rentals “I used Special
Occasions in Duncan for the tent and rentals, but for the chairs I used Triple T
Party rentals in Nanaimo.” Hope this helps !!
lovely! who was their vendor for the tent and tables/chairs?
The details in this wedding are just phenomenal, and you captured them all beautifully Kim! Hope you submit some of these gorgeous photos for publication.
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He is so cute! I just want to squish him 🙂
Oh hello little peanut!!! Hahaha…he’s so cute!!!!!
oh my goodness! That face, that smile, that tongue! He is the most amazing thing I have ever seen. Love him so much! Happy 6 month birthday Hayden. Love Aunty Chels 😉