Amy & Webster - Destination wedding on PEI

wedding date - august 20th, 2017

Amy & Web grew up in the same town in Massachusetts and went to high school together. They connected early because of how much they laughed together, and remained friends over the years and through college. After graduation they both ended up moving to Boston where they reconnected and decided to try going on a date. During a romantic Italian dinner on a snowy evening in January, everything felt right and they realized they must to be more than friends. They spent more and more time together, moved in, and got engaged two and a half years after that first date. 

Ever since he was born Webster spent each Summer at his grandparent's home in Prince Edward Island. It's a special place for his family and meant a lot when he took Amy to visit for the first time in August of 2015. She also fell in love with the Island's rolling hills and beautiful coastline. After a rainstorm, Amy & Web took a walk and sat on the cliff by Cape Tryon Lighthouse. Web used this as the perfect time and place to ask Amy to marry him, and she obviously said yes! One year later, they returned to PEI to get married.  

Feeling the pull of Prince Edward Island, they knew it was the perfect place to get married despite the distance from home. Every guest travelled from afar, making PEI a destination for all. Using their families as their wedding inspiration, they also incorporated decor inspired by Amy's many visits to her grandparent's in Cape Cod. A nautical farm theme of navy and white was executed by Kiss The Bride. 

Despite the hard work that went into preparing, Amy & Webster's wedding day had a feeling of ease and simplicity that was focused on enjoying the Island and being present in the moment. We photographed at Webster's parent's beautiful Summer property and the nearby French River beach, before heading to Clinton Hills for the ceremony & reception. These two were a joy to work with, and I am so happy they feel in love with Prince Edward Island, and each other!  

advice from the couple

Enjoy your day and trust those around you! Chances are you'll have support from your family, friends, and even staff from your venue, so plan ahead as much as you want but make sure you and your future spouse both live in the present on your wedding day to enjoy every moment. 

number of guests - 85

officient - valerie downe

ceremony and reception - clinton hills

hair - blake caissie signature blonde salon

makeup - urban daisy boutique 

wedding dress - madeleine's daughter bridal

groom's suit - blank label

flowers - prestige floral studio weddings

wedding coordinator  - kiss the bride

Music - Zach Squires

Cake - Butter

Caterer - Broadway 45

Stationary - keynote paper studio

photography - brady mccloskey photography 

Hannah & Rory - Rollo Bay Fiddle Grounds Wedding Reception

Wedding date - August 13th, 2016

Rory and Hannah have been good friends of mine for years and I was so thrilled to be able to capture their wedding day this past August. Their wedding was the kick off to what our friends called "wedding week", two weddings on back to back weekends for the same friend group. What a blast it was!

Hannah & Rory met while studying music at UPEI and after initially starting off on the wrong foot, they were the couple that everyone (but them) saw coming. Throughout their wedding day their love of music was evident in many of the details, including incredible musicians playing their ceremony music, decor, a personal performance for their first dance, and the reception being held at the Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival grounds. With Rory being a musician in the military, we also photographed him in his Canadian Forces dress uniform in the early evening, a special touch to honor his commitment. 

As you can tell from the massive smiles in their photos, Hannah & Rory fully enjoyed their day and laughed all along the way. The vibes were amazing, and we will always remember the good time we had on August 13th. Congratulations to the O'Donnells! 

Number of guests - 200

Ceremony - St Mary's Roman Catholic Church

Reception - Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival Grounds

Photography - Brady McCloskey Photography

Videographer - Mark MacLean

Ceremony music - Atlantic String Machine, UPEI Chamber Singers, Rebecca Apps (Soprano)  

Wedding dress - The Perfect Pear Bridal

Suits - Moores 

Bridal bouquet - Hearts & Flowers

Makeup - Jacqueline Gormely

Hair - The Dry Bar

Cake - Candi’s Cakes

 

Laura & Michael - Blue Sky Wedding Day in Clinton, PEI

Wedding date - July 2, 2016

Laura & Michael met 4 years ago at the Halifax Hypothermic Half Marathon after she saw Michael needed a ride home because of a bus strike. After chatting on the way to his house, they realized they had a mutual friend and were both invited to the same upcoming party on Friday. After dropping him off, Laura didn't expect to see him again but Michael had other plans. The party came and after Michael pretended to be surprised to see her there, they both hit it off that evening and later decided to go on a date. After two years of dating Michael & Laura got engaged at Canoe Cove Beach while visiting PEI for a bike race. Even though neither are Islanders, Laura always dreamed her wedding day would be on Prince Edward Island. Who could blame her?

Thank you to Laura & Michael for such a fun day photographing your wedding celebration. Everything came together in such a perfect way and you really showcased the Island to your guests. I am so thankful to have been able to capture it all and wish you nothing but the best in all of life's adventures going forward! Congratulations Mr & Mrs Gfeller! 

Number of guests - 68
Photographer - Brady McCloskey Photography
Venue - Clinton Hills
DJ - Music Express
Cake - Sweet Pea Creations
Bouqets & boutonnieres - Island Meadow Farms
Hair & Makeup - Bounce! Hair Studio