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things that our mothers and grandmothers did that were proper. It’s about respecting the time, place, and occasion,” he said. As Brenda’s session wrapped up, she expressed how thrilled she was to have had Monte’s help and the fact that it happened in B.C.’s Fraser Valley.
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Q. What do you like about coming here, to the Vancouver area of B.C.? Cover Photo: Little Chickadees Photography
Monte: “People are friendlier than a wet beagle and I love the fact how Canadians embrace their own country. I love how nature and protecting things is at the forefront. I am originally from West Virginia. We are the friendliest people. We’ll give you the shirt off our back, but just don’t take it.” ❤
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Q. Are all the fittings you do for the show? Monte: “Yes, everything I do currently is either association with Bridals by Lori [the boutique featured on Say Yes to the Dress: Atlanta] or TLC. That takes up the majority of my time. I have launched a hair care line as well. One of Brenda’s biggest concerns was choosing a dress that worked for her as well as the Las Vegas wedding. She was looking for the combination many brides seek: an obvious wedding dress, sexy, but still tasteful of the event and what it signifies to her and her fiancé.
Gurm Sohal of Sohal Photography, Henri Kjerside Photography, Kimberlee Reimer Photography, Little Chickadees Photography, MacPhail Photography, Magna Vita Photography, Ophelia Photography, Richelle Akimow Photography, Simply Sweet Photography, Tavelli Studios, for all their talent with a camera.
Q. What is your advice for spring and summer 2014 brides?
Shannon & Rob Mitchell, Tiffany Edwardson and Katy Severs for their love stories.
“Sheer, low cut bust, low back, thigh-high sparkly may not be the best fit for this [a church] venue. There are no rules now, but there were
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Monte: “Always look to your venue and dress the part. For a cathedral wedding you’re going to be thinking a long train, a veil, and a flowing bouquet. On the beach, it might be a frothy, flowing gown. For a barn or meadow wedding, look at the flowers in season.” Additionally Monte added that all weddings require a bride to be reverent and respect the place they are getting married as well as the occasion.
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