The lake made a beautiful backdrop, with the waves lapping gently against the pale sandy shores and the drone of motorboats – and occasional cheers from those aboard – forming the background music for Cora and Ash’s nuptials.

We did some pre-wedding photos of the ladies at Jesse Lake in Bonnyville. The flowers are by Buds & Blooms in Bonnyville.

We also snuck it some bridal portraits! Cora’s dress came from Sposabella in Edmonton.

Crissy made a beautiful bridesmaid! And her sister did everyone’s hair for the wedding. All the girls looked so perfect!

Jim walking Cora down the aisle …

Cora, during the vows

Ash, during the vows

SUCH a gorgeous beach wedding! The JP is Vic Sadlowski, whom I’ve worked with before. He always does a great job, and Cora and Ash were his 110th couple!

Ring exchange …

First kiss! They totally went for it!

We snuck in some more beach shots before supper

The food was amazing! The caterer was Nancy Proctor of Bonnyville (826-5596).

The decor was simple, elegant and appropriately breezy for this beach wedding! The favors were beautiful marble tiles, hand-stamped by the bride with different sayings and flowers. Music for the receptions was provided by Silhouette DJ Services.

Colleen, Cora’s mom, made the cake! It was super yummy.

We were super-psyched when we saw the gorgeous red sun going down, so we ran (literally!) back down to the beach for some sunset shots.

Last shot of the night!

Thanks for an awesome day Cora & Ash! Congratulations!   Thanks also to my lovely assistant, Patty Burak, who makes my life easier.