REAL adore WEDDINGS
Jennifer and Steve JESSICA BALFOUR PHOTOGRAPHY
Steve and Jessicz met in Fall of 2011 in the library at university. By the end of the school year they had moved in together and then graduated together on the same day just one short year later. After graduation, Steve jumped right into his career and Jessica set off to teach English in France for 8 months. In the years since we have been reunited in Kelowna, they've both built their careers, travelled, and shared countless moments with friends and family as they built a life together. Steve popped the question while hiking on of their favourite Okanagan trails on Thanksgiving weekend, 2015—exactly one year before their wedding day this year. His proposal and sweet words were slightly off-the-cuff, goofy, and perfect. They chose to have a Fall wedding because, to them, it represents exciting new beginnings. In terms of theme, they tried to keep everything as natural and simple as possible while channeling the rich fall colours and the comfort of harvest season. Having Linden Gardens as their ceremony and reception location was perfect for it’s natural beauty and privacy. Although they had our reception indoors, the vaulted ceilings, Edison string lights, and large windows that peer into the lush gardens created an inside-outside experience. Kristen at Lavender and Lace Floral Farm created Jessica's stunning jeweltoned bouquet and the vine garland for their tables. Steve chose an unreal line up of southern comfort food featuring pulled-pork, bacon mac & cheese, baked beans, and cornbread. Sticking with the comfort food/ harvest theme, they opted for a variety of pies for their guests instead of a traditional wedding cake. Our wedding favours were fresh, local apples and the most delicious apple fritters brought all the way from the Lumby bakery—they are that good. Jessica Balfour, their photographer was a dream to work with. Her calm disposition kept them relaxed as they floated through one of the best days of their lives. Jessica was able to skillfully and beautifully capture moments they never would have even thought to remember.
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