Stephen & Sandy’s Colourful Calgary Zoo Wedding

Several years ago in the middle of Covid, Sandy and Stephen had formed a long-distance friendship in which they chatted frequently through hours-long video calls. Sandy had expressing her frustration at not being able to find a wonderful guy in her life and Stephen said, “Well…I like you.” After a stunned silence, she hung up on him. That, ladies and gentlemen, was the start of a beautiful relationship that turned into marriage. They celebrated their love together along with family and friends on a beautiful summer day at the zoo.

We gathered in one of the gardens where a big peacock was proudly strutting loose around the area. I think he’d claimed that part of the garden because mid-ceremony, this peacock had enough of being ignored and took a stroll right through the front just feet from Stephen and Sandy. I can still hear all of the gasps. He was very pleased with himself.

This wedding day was filled with sentimental touches. For example, the first bouquet of flowers that Stephen ever gave to Sandy was a bouquet of hydrangeas delivered to the door. Sandy has loved hydrangeas ever since. Hydrangeas and that periwinkle tone featured throughout the wedding day. Luckily, we even found a hydrangea bush in a quiet corner of the zoo which we of course used as a backdrop for portraits.

This sweet day ended much more wildly than it began, thanks to the Side One band. The dance floor was rocking, everyone singing along at the top of their lungs to flashing lights and colours. It was amazing.

Thanks so much again to both Stephen and Sandy for inviting me into their story and making it such a wonderful day. You two are sweet and silly. Baby Adam is a lucky little guy.

All portraits taken at the Calgary Zoo.

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Hair & Make-Up: Kristen Michelle, Calgary

Menswear: Huey Lam Suits, Calgary

Florals: DIY

Ceremony Venue: Zoo grounds, Calgary Zoo

Bride’s Rings: Tiffany & Co.

Groom’s Ring: Peoples Jewellers

Reception Venue: Safari Lodge, Calgary Zoo

Catering: Calgary Zoo

Snoopy Cake topper: Lindie Wong

Live Band: Side One Entertainment, Calgary