Christy and Ryan {Wedding} Part 3

I was allowed to come along for the formal group and couple photos that were done by my dear friend Jodi.  Check out some of the amazing shots at http://www.photosbyjodi.com/blog/ryan-and-christie/ . 
The reception was beautiful and full of great stories and laughter.  The night ended with a bang as Christy and Ryan ran to their get-away car after a fireworks show.  Thanks again, Christy and Ryan, for allowing me to be a part of such a beautiful and special day. I love you too and am excited for the life you are going to share together.

Christy and Ryan {Wedding} Part 2

I met up with Christy, her mom and sister at the salon the morning of the wedding and spent the hours before the ceremony helping the girls get ready and capturing some of it in photos.

Christy and Ryan {Wedding} Part 1

Weddings are always special occasions and times of celebration, but there is something different when it is a close friend or family member.  To be invited into the process of the getting ready and day-of festivities is a huge honour, and I was so blessed to be a part of my cousin Christy's beautiful day.  I had so much fun being around Christy and Ryan as they prepared for the wedding and to see them walk into the rest of their lives together.  I'll share the photos in three parts.
Thanks Christy and Ryan for allowing me to be a part of your beautiful day.  God bless and keep you.

The church was set up for the rehearsal and the costume-made pillars and canopy was made by Christy's Dad.

Whitewater Canoeing at MPC

Here is a glimpse at one of the canoe trips from MPC this summer.  This program is called "Boys Camp Challenge," a three week camp, where they spend two weeks on a river shooting rapids.  All the credit to Troy Dearborn on this one for the video!  This is so awesome and it makes me want to be on the river shooting rapids right now!