Karen & Lloyd - Elopement in Avonlea

Karen & Lloyd met and started dating in their home province of Newfoundland 11 years ago. After five years together they decided to pack up and move to Prince Edward Island, to a property they never even saw in person. They now call the Island home, living in between two potato patches just as you would. Inspired by their ongoing happiness and love, they decided to elope this June with a little 5 minute ceremony on the North shore of PEI. With just the two of them, Marsha Weeks, a friend to sign as a witness, and me to sign as the second witness, they had a simple and special ceremony overlooking the water. Being a long time Anne of Green Gables fan, Karen picked the picturesque Avonlea Village for photos of the two of them afterwards. We then spent an hour and a half together, laughing and enjoying their new titles as husband and wife.   

Whether your wedding has so many guests that I can't possibly make my way through them all, or so little that I must sign as a witness, everyone's love is just as special in the end. They said they didn't have one good photo of the two of them, but now there are so many. Thank you to Karen & Lloyd for sharing your happiness with me!

Elizabeth & Josh - Saraguay House Wedding in Halifax, NS

Wedding date - October 8th, 2016

So excited to share this wedding day! During the time they were living in Toronto, Liz & Josh contacted me about their Halifax, Nova Scotia wedding at the Saraguay House and I was very interested from the beginning. I photograph the majority of my weddings on Prince Edward Island, but if the timing is right I love to travel too! It was easy to see why Liz & Josh chose the The Saraguay House, it was an amazing backdrop for their east coast wedding and Elegant Productions showcased it all beautifully.

Liz & Josh are a super interesting and fun couple who met at the concert of their mutual friend (who later played during the cocktail hour!). They quickly hit it off, became engaged, and planned their NS wedding, where Josh used to live. Their attitude towards the wedding day was so calm and easy, and they truly enjoyed their time with friends and family. I believe the vibe and the fun that was had shows through in these photos and that is just what you want from your wedding photography. This wedding was also incredible for me as a wedding photographer, so I hope the fun I had also shows through!

Congratulations Liz & Josh!

Wedding date - October 8th, 2016

Planning & Design - Elegant Productions

Reception flowers - DIY by the bride 

Bouquets & boutonnieres - Chelsea Lee Flowers 

Decor rentals - MacFarlands Party Rentals 

Specialty rentals (twinkle lights, votives) - Make Merry Events

Hair - Jessica Fletcher of True Beauty Salon

Make up - Sasha Taylor Makeup Artistry

Liz's Dress - Sarah Seven 

DJ / Uplighting - True North DJs

Stationary - Duly Noted Stationary 

Double Decker - Ambassatours

Band - Chris Gostling & the Tempo 

Pie bar & wedding cake - Jennifer Turner (family friend) 

Katelyn & Patrick - September wedding in Brudenell

Wedding date - September 10th, 2016

Katelyn & Patrick originally met at Montague High and quickly became friends. They attended classes together, were each other's date to Christmas Dance, held hands at the movies, and danced to James Blunt through their awkward teenage years. After high school they kept in touch as they went their separate ways, and later crossed paths again one Summer night, dancing the night away. They kept running into one another again and again that Summer so they decided to give things a go. 

Over the years they lived in different provinces, travelled, graduated university, bought a home as well as a dog and a cat. Wedding talk was never a matter of if, but only a matter of when. They were engaged in December 2015 while walking their pup William on the snowy beach by their future home. This home later became the setting for their wedding ceremony on a gorgeous blue sky day this past September overlooking the Brudenell river. 

I'm lucky to say Kate & Patrick are friends of mine and they are the type of people everyone loves to have around. They have many friends and there were a lot of fun personalities in attendance which made for a great day, and a great night. It was an honor to document their wedding day! Congratulations to The Drakes!

guests - 162

Hair - Natlaie McCarthy & Julie Vandenbroek

Makeup - Megan Wilson at Lambretta's

Wedding dress - watters wtoo from chester & felicity's

Groom's suit - tip top tailors

Florals - house of flowers

band - The wannabeez

cake - candi's cakes

caterer - montague lion's club

reception venue - montague curling club

stationary - minted

hair piece - oh dina!

photography - brady mccloskey photography

Josie & Nick - November wedding at PEI Brewing Company

Wedding date - November 26th, 2016

Josie & Nick have already been together a whole 12 years, since they were little high school kids in grade 10 and 11! After high school they both completed their university degrees and began 4 years of long distance, which ultimately made their relationship stronger. Being a doctor and a nurse, their careers have taken them from Charlottetown, to Halifax and now to their new home in Kelowna, BC. However, when it came to planning their wedding they returned to PEI for the big day. We started their photos at Josie's parent's home and then headed to the Prince Edward Island Brewery for their wedding ceremony and reception. 

I often get asked if I enjoy photographing my friends, and the answer is always YES! There were so many members of the wedding party, family, and guests that I knew and it made the experience even better. Starting with one of the most real and emotional first looks I've ever captured, Josie & Nick's entire event was a joy to be a part of. Their love is so strong and evident to everyone around them, it really was a beautiful thing to see. Plus, don't they look so great together?!

Congratulations to The Mooneys! 

Makeup - AMP Hair and Makeup Artistry

Hair - Divine Hair Design

Bride's dress - Karma Bridal, Zachary Alexander

Groom's suit - Tip Top Tailors

Florals - Branches & Blooms

Officiant - Brenda Bulger

Band - Vintage

Venue - PEI Brewing Company 

Lindsey & Derek - Married in their own backyard

wedding date - September 27th, 2016

In the winter of 2013, Lindsey & Derek connected in Canmore, Alberta and went skiing for their first date. What was supposed to be a couple hour long date turned into the entire day as they laughed and chatted the whole time, feeling as though they had met each other ages ago. Since then they have been back and forth between Derek's home on PEI, and Lindsey's home in Alberta. When it was time to plan the wedding day, their cottage in Rollo Bay, PEI became the perfect setting. It was a rainy ceremony but with their positive and fun attitudes, it was hardly noticed.

Lindsey & Derek are incredibly laid back and easy to be around. Their wedding day reflected this from the start and the main priority was for guests to be as relaxed as possible. As Lindsey put it - "We broke every rule we could...no assigned seating, ditched the cake and formalities, sat on hay bails and just had a ton of laughs and love." 

One of their favorite moments of the day was when Derek surprising Lindsey with professional highland dancers and bagpipers at the reception! Lindsey used to teach highland dance and it has been a tradition in the family to dance at each other's weddings. They had the entire barn moving so Lindsey and her sister even joined in on the fun. 

I hope you will enjoy all the laughs and moments from this day as much as I did. Thank you another amazing couple, and congratulations to The Hennesseys!

Ceremony venue - private home

Reception venue - Rollo Bay Fiddle Festival

Officiant - brenda bulger

Hair - Kerri Dawn

makeup - amp hair and makeup artistry

flowers - stephanie compton

Band - Larque

Stationary - vistaprint

Transportation - COach atlantic 

Entertainment - The College of Piping

photography - brady mccloskey

Laurence & Peter - Outdoor Wedding at Shaw's Hotel

wedding date - September 4th, 2016

Laurence & Peter wanted the focus of their wedding day to be about celebrating with friends and family in a relaxed and casual atmosphere on beautiful Prince Edward Island. Although Laurence is from Montreal and Peter from Halifax, many of Peter's family is from the Island and it is where they spend a lot of their vacation time during the year. When it came time to plan their wedding, PEI seemed like the natural fit! Many guests travelled from away so the Island became the home base for a week of activities to thank everyone for coming from afar. 

The picturesque Shaw's Hotel provided the wedding venue on a sunny and warm September afternoon. After the backyard ceremony, we escaped to the beach for photos while guests enjoyed lots of time to mingle, drink, and eat some Island seafood chowder. We all gathered again on the back patio for some stories and laughs before heading inside for their incredible meal and more speeches. Laurence & Peter's friends even surprised them after dinner with a hilarious puppet show depicting how they met and fell in love! Then, it was on to the 'Lobster Trap' barn to dance the night away. 

Thank you Laurence & Peter for choosing Prince Edward Island for your beautiful wedding day! 

Venessa & Fabian - Waterfront Wedding in Shediac, NB

Wedding date - September 17th, 2016

Venessa & Fabian met 6 years ago through mutual friends at a NYE party in Halifax, Nova Scotia. After only dating for a short time, they spontaneously booked a trip to the Caribbean which turns out would be the start of many more travel adventures together. The pair were engaged a few years later when Fabian popped the question right before their big European vacation. They spent those next three weeks basking in their engagement bliss!

Their September wedding day was a relaxed and casual affair with the ceremony taking place in Venessa's parent's backyard in the community of Grande-Digue, outside Shediac, New Brunswick. The blue sky, warm breeze, and water views made for an incredible set up. Two friendly and welcoming families came together that day, making for a wonderful time. Fabian and I are first cousins, so their day was even more special for me! Ven & Fabian are just the type of people you want to be around. Their caring and genuine personalities made every guest proud to be a part of their wedding day, one we will always remember. 

Congratulations Venessa & Fabian! 

Reception venue - Notre Centre

Makeup - Irresistible Hair Fashion

Dress - Vera Wang, David's Bridal

Groom's suit - Moore's

Florals - Costco

Decor - Imagination Decor

DJ - DJ Funk

Dessert - Cow's Ice Cream

Photography - brady mccloskey photography

 

Megan & Mitch - St. Dunstan's Basilica Wedding in Charlottetown

Wedding date - September 2nd, 2016

11 years ago back in 2005, Megan borrowed a friend's spare school ID to sneak into Colonel Gray's high school dance. It was here that she first met Mitch. After sharing a few dances, they kept in touch and have been together ever since! Real life high school sweethearts. Wedding planning began 10 years later in 2015 when they got engaged during a Summer trip to Cape Breton. Mitch later surprised Megan by engraving her wedding ring with "it all started with a dance". 

Megan & Mitch wanted their wedding day to be about how everything felt, not how everything looked. This is certainly evident by their expressions, laughter, and happy tears all throughout the day. The amount of emotion was so special to see, and really brought their wedding photos to life. They have the biggest hearts and are loved by so many. Their advice to other couples getting married is to keep things focused on the marriage and not the wedding, as guests are there to celebrate you and your marriage and the rest of the material things will fall into place after that. Very true words.

Congratulations Megan & Mitch!

Number of guests - 170

Ceremony - St Dunstan's Basilica

Hair - mary coloris

makeup - Larissa Faith

Dress - Allure Romance, The Wedding Place

Groom's suit - Dow's

Florals - Island Meadow Farms

Decor - Jenn Maxwell

DJ - Aaron Doucette

Reception venue - Delta Prince Edward

Mary & Leo - Backyard wedding in Orwell, PEI

Wedding date - august 26th, 2016

Mary & Leo's relationship took off after they both travelled for a mission trip to Haiti in 2012. During that time they spent many days and nights talking about life and how they both viewed it. After returning to PEI with a new outlook, they spent every day together and began their series of adventures and travels, including a working holiday which took them all across Canada in an old RV. They eventually settled and bought a farmhouse in Pinette, PEI where they now grow turnips and look after their chickens, goats, horses, and more. One night at the farm in 2015, Mary arrived home from work at midnight to find a note telling her to go out to their beloved RV in the backyard. She opened the door to find Leo on one knee with the ring, and the rest was history! 

Mary & Leo's wedding day was focused on the simple thing that is the true core of a wedding - family & friends coming together to celebrate the married couple in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. They are both such chill, easy going people who care so much about everyone around them and it was a real pleasure to experience it all. From their backyard ceremony at a friend's house, to their casual reception outside the barn at their farmhouse, it all felt right and we had a fantastic time. Thank you so much to Leo & Mary for choosing me to document the day! 

Officiant - Pastor Bill Arsenault

Hair - Divine Hair design

Makeup - Nuala Casey

Dress - Sugar & Spice

Flowers - House of Flowers

DJ - DJ Newf

Videographer - Shane Mallard

Photographer - 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
 

Laura & Chad - Bahia Principe Esmeralda Wedding in Punta Cana

Wedding date - may 9th, 2016

A wedding? The beach? Sun? Great people? Food? Drinks? YES, I'm in! 

I was thrilled to get the email from Laura & Chad inviting me to be a part of their wedding week in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic this past May. Anyone who follows my Instagram knows I love to travel any chance I get and what better way than photographing a destination wedding at the beautiful Luxury Gran Bahia Principe Esmeralda. 

With almost 40 guests in our group ranging from ages 2 to 94, there was plenty of excitement for the big day. Wedding day was three days after we arrived and the ceremony took place right on the beach before sunset. The ceremony was performed in Spanish and a local band serenaded everyone down the isle. The scenery was picture perfect and with a bride and groom so easy and fun to work with, it was a joy to photograph. After the sun set we all enjoyed a great meal together and some stayed to extend the party well into the wee hours of the morning. 

Even though I had just met Laura & Chad and only knew a few of their guests before the trip, everyone was incredibly friendly and welcoming and I felt right at home as soon as we got on the bus from Charlottetown. I had a blast spending the week with everyone basking in the sun, snorkeling, ordering Bahama mamas, eating too much ice cream, and visiting the "disco" a time or two...

Thank you Laura and Chad for being the most wonderful hosts, and to everyone else who made the #happilyeverheron wedding week such a great time! This was certainly one for the books and I cannot wait for the next destination wedding.

To view the video of their day from Boxtop Film, click here.

Monica & Ryan - Winter Wedding in Charlottetown

Wedding date - January 2nd, 2016

Monica & Ryan's lovely wedding at the PEI Brewing Company officially kicked off the 2016 wedding season with a bang! Already knowing a few members of their awesome wedding party I was really excited to be a part of the day and it didn't disappoint. To top it all off, the weather was unbelievable and exactly what you would want for a winter wedding. 

I've been a part of many weddings but I truly don't think I've seen a groom look at his bride the way Ryan looked at Monica. From the first look right to the end of the night, you could tell he was the proudest man in the world that day and it was such a special sight to see. I was so happy to have been a part of their beautiful day and I'm pretty excited to share these photos with you all.

Congratulations Monica & Ryan! 

 

 

Deanna & Brennan - Married in souris, Prince Edward Island

Wedding date - August 8th, 2015

It was a sunny, blue skies day in August and the sound of the fiddle greeted me as I arrived at Deanna & Brennan's home. The boys were having a laid back, afternoon kitchen party as they waited to leave for the wedding ceremony in Souris. Friendly & familiar faces greeted me and I immediately felt a part of the crowd. 

Deanna & Brennan are the kind of couple who fully welcome you into their party and make sure you're totally taken care of - Deanna's Mom even packed me a lunch complete sandwiches, snacks and drinks! This group was a pleasure to spend a day with and I couldn't be happier that I was able to capture it all. From Little Harbour, to The Glen, to North Lake, we had a blast photographing their PEI wedding day. Congratulations Deanna & Brennan! 

cermeony - St Mary's roman catholic church

reception - eastern kings rec centre

Makeup - AMP Hair & Makeup artistry

Hair - Linda Lee Dixon

Florals - house of flowers

Decor - Jen maxwell design & decor

Transportation - ultimate party limo bus

photographer - brady mccloskey photography

Candice & Logan - Outdoor Clinton Hills Wedding

Wedding date - August 1st, 2015

Clinton Hills is quickly becoming one of PEI's most popular wedding locations, and for good reason! The sprawling property was the perfect setting for Candice & Logan's wedding day this past August on Prince Edward Island. They chose to do a first look followed by photos in several locations including New London and Stanley Bridge. Everyone gathered again at 4pm for their outdoor ceremony in the woods back at Clinton Hills. The shade of the surrounding trees was perfect during that hot sunny day. 

A cocktail hour filled with food, drinks, & live music was followed by the reception inside the old barn. Dinner, drinks, & dancing ensued. It was a pleasure to capture the love of Logan & Candice - congratulations to the MacKays! 

To see the video of their day filmed by Serious Media, click here!

Ceremony & reception Venue - Clinton Hills

makeup - faces

hair - blake cassie

flowers - home grown & handmade

catering - murphy group catering

videography - serious media

photography - brady mccloskey photography

Katie & Gregory - Candlelight NYE wedding at PEI Brewing Company

Wedding date - Decemeber.31st, 2015

Katie & Greg often debate about how they met and who made the first move, but they both agree it was during high school and had something to do with basketball. Years later, a week after moving into their new home Greg proposed to Katie at the end of a scavenger hunt. 

It's been said Katie has had her wedding day planned since she was a little girl, and seeing everything come together on their wedding day it was no surprise. The PEI Brewing Company hosted their stunning candlelight wedding ceremony and reception, complete with florals by Prestige Floral and an archway built by Greg himself. It was a rare experience for me because the first time I saw Katie that day was when she walked down the isle. I actually gasped out loud as she was beaming with excitement and looked completely perfect! Greg had his trademark smile to match. 

Their wedding day was filled with great energy and happiness and was an absolute pleasure to be a part of as they are two of the nicest people you can meet. What a way to ring in the New Year!

I hope you all enjoy this wedding as much as I do! 

Number of guests - 145

MAKEUP - REBECCA POWERS, KISS & MAKEUP

HAIR - MARY COLORIS

Dress - Perfect Pear Bridal

Bridesmaid dresses - Chester & Felicity

Groomsmen suits - Roots cardigans & Moores

Cake/Cupcakes - City View Bakehouse

Decor - Unique Events Decor

Wedding Planner - Simplicity Wedding & Event Coordination

Florals - Prestige Floral Studio Weddings

Officiant - Valerie Downe

Invitations - Julie Hanan Design Ltd. 

DJ - MUSIC EXPRESS

Ceremony musicians - Olivia Roberts & Pierce Clark

photography - brady mccloskey photography

Ashley & Kurby - Prince Edward Island Wedding

Wedding date - July 24, 2015

Right after they got engaged last Summer I was thrilled to get the word from Ashley that they wanted me to capture their wedding day. I've know Ashley for many years,  we were babysat together, went to school together, and grew up in the same small town. Everyone who knows her knows what an amazing, bright personality she has and I knew Kurby must have been a special person to match it.

Ashley & Kurby currently live in Alberta (where they met), so many friends and family travelled across the country to celebrate their day in beautiful Prince Edward Island. As a special touch, it was the last ever wedding performed at Ashley's home church, St Alexis Parish in Rollo Bay. After photos we then travelled to Charlottetown for the reception at the Delta Prince Edward Hotel. 

From the many photos and faces of laughter, it's easy to tell this was a day filled with happiness, fun, and pride. Kurby, his parents, family, and friends were all so proud of the wife he had chosen, and the same went for Ashley. They are two very special people with hearts of gold and I wish them all the best in their new lives together. Keep on smiling. 

Congratulations Mr & Mrs Sherbanuk!  

Jessica & Shawn - Fall Wedding at Centre Goeland

Wedding date - October.3rd, 2015

This wedding was a treat to photograph. A fun loving couple, incredibly friendly guests, beautiful scenery, fantastic food, and great moments. What more could you want?

It was a very rainy October weekend but when Saturday rolled around and Jessica & Shawn were ready to celebrate their day, the rain held off and even better, later that evening the sky opened up to an incredible sunset. They chose to have their outdoor ceremony at Centre Goeland in scenic Cape Egmont, PEI. This is one of my favorite ceremony locations on the Island because of the sprawling property that shines best in the Fall. 

It's easy to tell Jessica & Shawn have a lot of fun together as evident by their light hearted and easy going nature. We all laughed a lot at this wedding and had so much fun throughout the day. From lots of cat photos, to many jokes, to some hilarious speeches, it was a day to remember for two really good people. I loved photographing all of it and am happy to share their day with you all! 

The three ladies have been best friends for many years and I've now had the pleasure to photograph all 3 of them as brides! 

Caroline & TJ - Cliffside Wedding in Cascumpec, PEI

Wedding date - August.28th, 2015

Every time I travel "West" for a wedding, it always ends up being such a fun day filled with the most friendly and fun loving people. TJ & Caroline's day was no exception - including a party bus, oyster bar, and a cliffside ceremony. TJ and his groomsmen even arrived at the ceremony in a pontoon boat, how fun is that?

Caroline & TJ have been together for years and their friendship and love for each other was obvious on their wedding day. I love to see couples who are best friends, and that was the case for these two. Congratulations to the new Mrs & Mr Campbell! 

Reception venue - The Loyalist Country Inn

Transportation - Ultimate Limo Bus 

Photography - Brady McCloskey Photography

Erin & Nick - Patio Wedding at The Shipyard

Wedding date - September.4th, 2015

I love the story of Erin & Nick. They dated when they were younger, parted ways, and both moved off of PEI to pursue their careers. Years later, they both moved back to the Island around the same time, got in touch, and reconnected. The rest as they say was history and in September of this year they tied the knot :)

Their fun loving, caring, & energetic attitudes carried them through their wedding day, enjoying every minute. They put full trust in their photo and video teams and the results were fantastic. After a breezy, warm, & sunny afternoon of photos they stood on the patio at The Shipyard to say their vows as the sun started to set. It was my absolute pleasure to spend this day with them, and I hope you love this wedding and these photos as much as I do.

Enjoy,

Decor - Unique Event Decor

Florals - Prestige Floral Studio

Videography - Lowell Productions

Venue - The Shipyard

Marriage Officiant - Weddings PEI by Diana