[weddings: Joele & Suzanne. Pt2]

... now.  Where was I?  Ah yes ... the Hyatt.

There was a lot of "sssshhhhh" ing and "quiet, quiet ... " as Joele and Suzanne stepped in front of us.  We all held our breath as we listened ...

They were surprisingly nervous ... and as it wasn't a "traditional" ceremony - it was really relaxed.   It was perfectly perfect.

We weren't at all surprised when Joele and Suzanne got choked up during their vows.  They had come through a lot this year, and their commitment and love for each other made them stronger.

They meant every, single word.

Man ... we were all just so happy for them.

A final prayer over the beautiful couple ...

The announcement of "mr. and mrs." ...

And a big round of applause *grin*.

Those rings look good on them *smile* ...

And then, Paolo.  Yup ... he gets a new sis-in-law too, but I reminded him that I'm STILL HERE.  *grin* ...

Out came the sparkling apple juice ...

 And a "hip hip HORRAY"!!

 And a few quick pics ...

After this, I put my camera away and celebrated with the family.  Not long after, Joele & Suzanne got into their "formal" wedding wear, along with their bridal party, and headed out into the slushy January day for some photos with their photographer.

Like an idiot, I listened to them - and didn't bring my camera to their reception.  It's true, I would've spend the night capturing every moment possible ... but I really didn't know what to do with myself without it *grin*.   In fact, I brought my "point and shoot" but I only took 4 photos.  FOUR ... ugh.  

I demand a do-over, and I will be rebellious and BRING my camera *grin*.

Love you two, so much ... welcome to the family, Suzanne.  You make Joele so incredibly happy, so incredibly content.  He is better for having you, as we all are.  And Joele, you done good, bro.  You done GOOD.

I look forward to a lifetime of memories ... 

And a couple of babies *grin*???

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[wedding: Joele & Suzanne. Pt 1]

This is a different kind of post .... See.  I wasn't the actual photographer.  Well.  I WAS - mainly because there was no actual photographer for this part of their wedding day ... but I was also the sister-in-law, instructed to enjoy myself and not take too many pics.

Ha.  *grin*

See ... Joele and Suzanne opted to have a quiet, intimate ceremony with just immediate family as witnesses.  They would be getting "bridal party" photos done that afternoon, with Suzanne in her "official" gown.  There would be a party at "Brix" that evening to celebrate with family and friends ... but this part was just for family.  It was in a hotel room at the Hyatt in downtown Vancouver ... it was quick, simple, stress-free and ... lovely.

I had all three of our children, and the room was actually filled with family ... but despite the small amounts of chaos - I was able to capture some moments that I hope Joele and Suzanne will treasure forever.

It all started with some coffee ... of course.  Starbucks is mandatory, here on the Coast.

Family began to arrive in the hotel lobby.  Right where the 'Bucks was *grin*.  Convenient, for sure.

My darling children *eye roll* ... *GRIN*

We headed up to the 23rd floor (uh oh ... or was it the 24th? ... oh, who really cares *grin*.)  And Suzanne and her family were there.  She was glowing ... simple, beautiful ... glowing. 

I don't know what your family is like ... but my in-laws are fantastic.  It's ALL about "family" - and this celebration of Joele and Suzanne meant a lot of laughing, mingling ... almost to the point where we had to be reminded that a ceremony was about to start *grin*. 

The boys.  Um.  I mean, "men".

And all of us ladies ... my hubby shot this one.

Then, the ceremony was about to start ...

But you'll have to wait for the post on that *grin*.  Tomorrow.  There are just too many more pics to put in this post  ... so much love, so much happiness.

Come back tomorrow to check it out ...

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