Justin & Amy | Hope BC Wedding

This wedding, friends, it pulls at my heartstrings. I did this wedding just two weeks after finding out I was pregnant with our rainbow baby, Jasper. I wasn't feeling so hot on the day of the wedding but am so glad I was able to push through because this wedding was so special to me. 

I met Amy a couple years ago when she helped install our oldest son, Wesley's, "big boy" carseat in my car (she's a certified carseat tech). We connected over the fact that her second daughter was born on Wesley's due date, making the two of them only four days apart. When asked what I did, I mentioned that I was a wedding planner to which Amy responded that she was actually looking for a Day-Of Coordinator. Shortly after this, we met to talk about her wedding and to finalize booking me as part of their wedding team!

The memories that I have from Justin and Amy's wedding are ones that will never leave me. A few that stand out:

• The family connection. Justin and Amy have two of the sweetest little girls and were expecting their third baby at the time of the wedding. They honoured their family in a few ways: 1. By having a tree planting ceremony with their girls during the ceremony. 2. By doing a special father/daughter dance with each of the girls (holy cuteness!). and 3. Doing their gender reveal at the reception!
• The gender reveal. I cried like a baby when it happened. The reactions of Justin, Amy and their family and friends were priceless (scroll down to see those reactions as well as what their baby's gender was!). 
• The love. You can tell that Justin and Amy truly love each other and that they are unbelievably loved by those around them. The speeches and vows were a small picture into how cherished these two authentic people are. 

Cake/Cupcakes: Kick Ass Cakes
Day-Of Coordinator: Jodi Marie Events
DJ: In the Mix DJ
Florals: Westgate Flower Garden
​Officiant: Andy Buckle
Photographer: Matt Kennedy Photography
Venue: Hope Golf Club
​Videographer: Michael Holbrook