Dows Lake
Though not the typical place for an engagement session, these two brought us back to where it all started - their high school. We strolled the halls of Hillcrest High, then off to Ottawa's arboretum and Dow's Lake to enjoy the last few days of summer.
Alice & Chang's engagement session brought us for a full adventure on what Ottawa's Little Italy and Dow's Lake has to offer. Starting off with gelato, moving on to canoeing around the Rideau Canal and then strolling through the arboretum - if you haven't gone on a date like this, you probably should.
Don't get confused here. This is not a mere family session. But rather a beautiful spring wedding that included one very touching ceremony (we may have both teared up) that marked the start of a new family for this couple.
We were so happy to be part of this day as Alanna and Russel got married this past May at Lago Bar & Grill, Dow's Lake Pavilion. You learn a lot about a couple when you spend their wedding day with them, and by the sounds of the words from their families and friends, these two are one sweet couple.
During the ceremony, Alanna and Russel included their daughter with an affirmation of their new family; their symbol of this to her was a necklace. Jon was able to snap a few photos when she went back to her seat and showed it off to her fellow flower girls.
Their kissing game brought the couple to new heights, including the traditional Jewish dance, the hora - a dream for the bride, even though it was not a Jewish wedding.
...and the night went on from there!
