The guys started their day at the beautiful Radisson hotel in downtown Saskatoon (not coincidentally, it’s where we crashed for the weekend). I don’t often get to grab shots of the guys getting ready, but since they were just a few floors down from us, I was able to spend a bit of time with them before heading to the bride’s location.

They had an official tie knotter. He did all the ties for the wedding party!

After a bit of time with the boys, it was time for the girls. Check out Jessica’s gorgeous dress!

Getting the dress on was a group effort!

Bridesmaid Jackie was in charge of lacing.

Sassy garter!

Jessica looked amazing!

The ceremony was held at beautiful Rotary Park, along the South Saskatchewan river. It was a hot, bright day!

Cutie pie flower girls!

Ring exchange

Mr. and Mrs.!

Receiving line time!

Bridesmaid Sarah and one of the flowergirls

The princesses!

Saskatoon has so many beautiful locations for photos! This street overlooked the historic downtown, most specifically, the beautiful Bessborough Hotel.

The boys – with a couple of Saskatoon’s bridges in the background.

Location number two was a graveyard. Yes, a graveyard. It was gorgeous!

Jess and maid of honor, Steph.

Gavin with groomsman Rod. Rod was soooo funny!

The bridal party got moved around in a party bus. Cheers!

Location number three – an alley in downtown Saskatoon.

Just around the corner from the cool alley was the historic Land Titles building, which is the oldest government building in Saskatoon – too cool not to use!

Location number four – the historic pumphouse along the river. Super cool little brick building!

Country weddings are my favorite, and they don’t come much more country than a wedding on the family farm! The bride and bridesmaids got ready at her parents’ place, an amazing family farm with black angus cattle and various crops. Melissa’s parents, Larry and Cheryl, are super awesome – Cheryl fed us lasagna and garlic bread as soon as we walked in the door. Thanks Cheryl!

This was actually my third Macnab wedding – I shot Melissa’s brother, Brad’s wedding in Lloydminster April ’08 and her sister Carmen’s wedding, also on the farm, in June ’08. I’m a little bit sad that there’s no more Macnab siblings getting married for me to photograph! They are an awesome bunch of people! Both Brad & Wendy and Carmen & Brody have babies now and they are sooooooooooooooo cute!

There are some definite advantages to working with people who know you – Brad knew I’d want the rings for a shot so he made sure to bring them to me before the ceremony. Thanks Brad!

We had some time to do some photos of the girls before the guests started arriving.

Gorgeous flowers!

Even more gorgeous bride!

Now on to the ceremony! This is a shot of the very handsome groom, Brennen, watching Melissa come down the aisle. Love those dimples!

Larry is such a sweet guy and a doting dad. I can only imagine how emotional it is to walk your little girl down the aisle!

During the vows

During prayers

I LOVED these purple dresses!

They had a great first kiss, photographically speaking!

Coming down the aisle as husband and wife.

The receiving line right after the ceremony is always crazy and chaotic and wonderful. Here, Melissa is hugging Brennen’s sister Lyndsey.

We did the family photos and then onto the bridal party and couples photos.

The beautiful ladies!

Gangsta boys. With Pilsner.

14 people in the party makes it a PAR-TAY!

They are so darn adorable!

Melissa and Brennen bought a farm quite recently and this gorgeous coulee borders one side of their land. I’m so jealous!

Had to get a photo with Melissa’s horse, Sage. Sage was grumpy at first, but my equine expertise soon brought those ears up!

Their farm also came with this awesome swing … Brennen gave her an underduck, too!

Melissa is so beautiful, inside and out!

Brennen is pretty darn beautiful, too!

This lovely abandoned house was on our way back to Mervin. An old school-style processing seemed to work for me for this photo.

And this totally pimping car left in the bush was PERFECT for some photos!

Getting steamy!

Veiled smooch

I love love love this bridge!

Coming into the hall for their grand entrance …

Gorgeous cake!

They didn’t get TOO messy …

I loved this shot during the slideshow – Melissa and Brennen both have great families that they’re really involved with. This shot of them sharing their day, surrounded by a few of their nieces & nephews, speaks to me about the kind of people they are! Two of the kindest people you’ll ever meet!

And that’s it for now! Melissa and Brennen, thank you much for choosing me to capture your wedding. It has been such a pleasure to work with you! Have a great time in Jamaica!

I like Saskatchewan. The people are friendly and hospitable, the scenery is gorgeous … but being a born-and-raised Albertan, it makes me unbelievably happy when I head west and I can see this sign!

I’m also extremely blessed to live where I do. Our home, and my studio, is located on my husband’s family farm. He’s the third generation to live here; his dad was born in the old house that still stands across the orchard from our home. It was built in 1928.

Three generations of families living on this same spot means there’s a treasure trove of STUFF for me to play with. Yesterday, I was digging through an old building to get to a cool wooden crate and I unearthed a bunch of other stuff, too. I decided to make a little fall display of some of it …

Other people, other photographers, too, have to go looking for locations and objects that I have just lying around the place. It’s all part of what makes Jennifer Jacula Photography more than just a studio; I like to think of it as a destination. Sure, we’re off the beaten path … but the journey will take you through some of the most beautiful parts of Alberta (regardless of what direction you come from!), and I hope you’ll enjoy the time you spend on the way. The results will be worth it!

I had so much fun at this wedding! I know, I know – I always say that. But I really did! The 12 hours of shooting went by SUPER FAST and we were warmly welcomed by Ray & Adrienne’s family and friends. The lovely Patricia Burak was my second shooter for the day, and she’s always a blast to hang with.

The girls started their day at the beautiful private home of a hair stylist just outside of Pierceland. A make-up artist joined them there and they got beautified before heading to a second location to slip into their dresses. The bridesmaids all looked HOT in their smokin’ red dresses. So gorgeous! All the dresses came from Icings Bridal Boutique in Cold Lake, Alberta.

The ladies were only a few minutes late to the Pierceland United Church, where the ceremony was held. It was a teeny, tiny intimate church and the sermon was short and sweet and absolutely perfect!

After a short receiving line, the families and wedding party headed back to the bride & groom’s home on Hwy 21. If you’ve ever been to Saskatchewan, you know that sometimes their “highways” are actually just gravel roads. Good ol’ Saskatchewan! Anyway, the bride and groom have an absolutely stunning piece of Saskatchewan complete with old buildings, a long driveway, big gorgeous trees, muskeg and a hayfield. The weather cooperated and we had an awesome time shooting a fantastic set of formals – well, after we all sprayed ourselves liberally with bug spray, we had fun! They grow those mosquitoes big in Saskatchewan!

The reception was held at the Pierceland Community Hall. The bartenders were members of the Pierceland Volunteer Fire Department (the groom is also a volunteer fire fighter) and the United Church Women catered the delicious meal, complete with homemade cabbage rolls! Yum!

After the supper, it was speech time. They laughed, they cried, they smiled, they grimaced! There were also a couple of great slideshows – one of just pictures, and a second one that included video of the moment Ray asked Adrienne to marry him. It was awesome!!

After speeches, Ray and Adrienne cut the cake, which was made by a family member. It was so beautiful! And it was all buttercream icing and it looked FLAWLESS. Whoever made it is very talented with icing!

Ray and Adrienne were super cute during their first dance. They are a very cuddly couple, and they kept up the contact while dancing to “Missing An Angel” by Johnny Reid. It was a perfect first dance!

I always learn something new about the couple at the reception, and at this one, I discovered the bride and her whole family are AMAZING dancers! They were out there all night shakin’ it regardless of music or style of dance. They knew them all! Adrienne’s sister, Audrey and her husband, Kenny (they were also in the bridal party), were especially incredible! It was mesmerizing to watch them dance together. They were having so much fun!

There was a whole lotta dancing going on! I love a good dancing crowd! Alas, I am not a dancer myself, lacking the natural rhythm required for such activity, but thanks for offering to teach me, Kenny! You’re a sweetie!

We snuck outside near 10:00 for a few quick sunset pictures …

Towards the end of the night, Ray and Adrienne shared their special day with Ray’s parents, who had celebrated their 25th anniversary just a few days before. They called them out to the dance floor and coerced them into dancing to their wedding song – the oldie but goodie, “Just You and I.” It was such a nice moment!

Then, of course, it was bouquet toss time …

The very beautiful bridesmaid Fallon caught it! Fallon just *happens* to have been dating Ray’s brother, Corey, for the past four years. She insists she’s not getting married for another 10 years as she’s just 19 years old, but she let out a VERY triumphant “YES!” when she caught the bouquet! Fallon, I was your age when I got engaged to MY husband! And Corey looks at you the same way Ray looks at Adrienne …… I’m just sayin’!

Then it was garter time! Ray went digging under all those layers of tulle for the garter and eventually emerged triumphant.

Sadly, Corey did not catch the garter, but he made a very honest attempt to get it! I have pictures to prove it!

At 11:00, the bell tolled and it was time for the photographers to go home before they turned into pumpkins – or something like that – so I snuck in one last shot before leaving.

Congratulations Ray and Adrienne, and thank you so much for choosing me to photograph your special day!