The Shoja-Nia’s Wedding at Edmonton’s Nisku Inn & Conference Centre

Shoja-Nia #Wedding. Image by Edmonton #weddingphotographer Box Cube Photography © 2017 https://boxcubephoto.com #edmontonweddings #edmontonbride #edmontonweddingphotographer #edmontonphotographer — at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta.

A Cool Modern Persian Reception!

Shoja-Nia #Wedding. Image by Edmonton #weddingphotographer Box Cube Photography © 2017 https://boxcubephoto.com #edmontonweddings #edmontonbride #edmontonweddingphotographer #edmontonphotographer — at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta.

Their Story

Ashkan & Jena first met in school. Both of them went to Harry Ainlay School in Edmonton. Their story started with Askhan’s wardrobe! Askhan would only wear formal clothes to school and Jena would often make fun of him for that. To say the least, this was not the beginning of the lifelong romance but it does offer an interesting start to the story 😛

Their romance actually started with friendship. They reconnected in University due to a similar group of friends. Eventually, they ended up on a trip to Sylvan lake together. Ashkan made the first move and started the conversation that kinda led to this wedding! They were friends for a year before Askhan said to Jena: “I think I could date you”. One week later Jena responded with “I’ll give you one month”. So this trial of 30 days turned into 5 years and now they are married! Clearly, the trial was a massive success!

They got engaged in October of 2015. The proposal was a surprise on top of a mountain near Lake Louise!

Group 1 Getting Ready

The day started off with me and Amanda joining Askhan while he was getting ready. He was getting ready at the couple’s apartment (which btw is super cool and stylish!). We took some photos of his Louis Vuitton Tie and black velvet shoes that looked so classy together. We also took photos of other details including his Bulova watch (very classy!).

After photographing the details, we photographed Askhan as he got ready and dressed up in his tailored suit. He was joined by the rest of his groomsmen who shared a drink with him and helped him get ready for his big day ahead!

Group 2 Getting Ready

After photographing the guys, I went over to Jena’s parent’s house where she was getting ready for her bridesmaids and her family members. We started this part of the day by photographing some of the details including the bride’s jewelry, her beautiful dress (which she designed herself!) and her Manolo Blahnik shoes.

We then photographed some candid moments with Jena as she had fun with her bridesmaids. All the bridesmaids wore Sari’s that complemented Jena’s dress so well! We also photographed some of the family members as they got ready for the ceremonies ahead!

The Creative Formals at University of Alberta, Edmonton

The creative formals for Ashkan & Jena were done at the place where their love story started: The UofA! The Universtiy of Alberta has some of the best locations within the City of Edmonton for taking photos. It is a vast campus that offers so many opportunities for amazing photographs.

We took some classy photos of the couple in the footsteps of the Old Arts Building followed by hilarious photos of the groomsmen hanging the groom by his feet. One of the groomsmen actually fell in the pond at some point during the photos…

Jena switched outfits and she wore this Beauitufl Sari! It was designed by Tinni Kanji and looked absolutely beautiful!

Their Ceremony at Nisku Inn & Conference Center, Nisku

Askhan & Jena had their wedding in France in July! They wanted to do some of the cultural ceremonies during the reception. Here are some of the ceremonies that took place during the wedding:

1. Mandhvo
The Ismaili pineapple ceremony! During this ceremony, four men from the couple’s family accompanied by the bride’s mother place four decorated pineapples on the four corners of the ceremony room. This symbolizes protection from evil entering the couple’s future life together!

2. Sofreyé Aghd
This is considered one of the most important parts of the Persian wedding ceremony. Sofreyé refers to tablecloth in Persian. During the wedding, sofreyé refers to a variety of things put together by the bride’s mom. This includes Mirrors & Candlesticks. The mirror symbolizes eternity while the candles reference Zoroastrianism, in which light and fire play a major role. The fire and light symbolize brightness of future and eternal love. There are quite a few different items set on the tablecloth as well including bowls made of crystallized sugar, a bowl of coins, a basket of fruit, flatbread and finally the canopy!

Ashkan and Jena sat beneath a canopy while happily married members of their families took turns to grind two sugar cones together so that sugar granules fell into the canopy. This symbolized sweetness in the couple’s life ahead together.

The Shoja-Nia’s Reception at Nisku Inn & Conference Centre

The Dinner provided by the Nisku Inn & Conference Centre

Decoration by Priya Mahindru of InVogue Weddings & Events

The Shoja-Nias really know how to pull off an event with class. Their reception was one of the most well designed and thought out reception I have ever had the pleasure to photograph. It combined elements of Jena & Ashkan’s personality with an Arabian nights theme.

Following the wedding ceremonies, the couple was greeted with a dance performance by the Bride’s parents. The performance was a surprise that blew away everyone watching! They danced like seasoned veterans to two Bollywood songs!

Cutting the beautiful cake

Their cake was one of the most unique cakes I have ever seen. It was a triple tier hanging cake that had their logo on the cake itself!

First Dance!

This was followed by some toasts and then the first dance as the newlyweds showed off their choreographed moves! This was followed by an all-out party as the couple’s friends and family joined them on the dance floor.

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The Shoja-Nia’s Wedding Day Slideshow

Above is the beautiful Wedding Slideshow that came with Jena & Ashkan’s wedding package. It was created from a selection of their best photos.

It was amazing to work with BRIDE & GROOM on their wedding day and we can’t be more excited to share their final images with them in the coming weeks! You can check out the rest of our work on our blog!

Want to share the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

Edmonton Wedding Photography by Box Cube Photography © 2017

Some of my Favourite Photos from Jena & Ashkan Wedding

Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Shoja-Nia #Wedding. Image by Edmonton #weddingphotographer Box Cube Photography © 2017 https://boxcubephoto.com #edmontonweddings #edmontonbride #edmontonweddingphotographer #edmontonphotographer — at University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta.
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta
Persian Wedding in Edmonton Alberta

The Shoja-Nia’s Wedding Credits:

Date: 09.02.17
Ceremony Location: Nisku Inn and Conference Centre
Reception Venue: Nisku Inn and Conference Centre
Hair and Makeup: Sheba Levoir
Dress: Tinni Kanji
Decor: InVogue Weddings by Priya Mahindru
DJ: Pure Entertainment
Photography by Sharyar Memon & Amanda

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The Ayton’s Engagement Session at Edmonton’s Victoria Park

Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park

Fall Engagement Session at Victoria Park Edmonton

The Engagement Ring and How They Met

This cute couple reminds me of all the medical shows that I have ever watched!! You will soon understand why (PS Medical shows I have watched: Scrubs, Grey’s, House and more!). Courtney and Karl met while Courtney was in nursing school and Karl was in med school. They had mutual friends who definitely helped with the cause! They attended a show together in 2015 and as they say ‘the rest is history!’.

The proposal happened this year on July 8th when Karl, Courtney and Karl’s family went for a hike in Jasper! Karl had already spoken to Courtney’s parents but Courtney had no idea! Karl’s brother did not know either so he wanted to accompany the couple on their hike. Karl’s parents held him back since they were in on the plan! Courtney and Karl eventually found a secluded spot overlooking the mountains. Here, Karl turned on the Bluetooth speaker and played some of Courtney’s favorite music. He went down on one knee and said: “You are my best friend, will you be my forever best friend?”

Courtney said “No no no,”. She then cried and was in shock. Then she said yes!! So now they are getting married next year and Courtney is Karl’s forever best friend (that is so adorable!!!).

The engagement hair and makeup was done by Puneet Ramirez who did a fantastic job and made sure our photos look absolutely amazing!

The Engagement Session at Victoria Park, Edmonton

Courtney and Karl wanted fall engagement photos with a flair for nature and hues of autumn. I suggested several locations to them and they finally choose Victoria Park in Edmonton.

Victoria Park is a beautiful little area located right beside the river valley along the river valley road in Edmonton. It has an outdoor ice rink which we have in the past used for engagement photos as well! During the fall, it has gorgeous colors and beautiful tree canopies. It also has a wooden fence along one edge of the park that makes for an amazing location for photos. We started the engagement session at the Victoria Park right before sunset. We took some photos within the canopies as well as along the fences. At one point, we asked to borrow a fire pit from a couple for some of the photos :P. I do my best to keep the engagement sessions light-hearted and fun. This meant doing goofy and silly things like stethoscope pictures (reminiscent of Scrubs).

Eventually, we moved to the river valley road where we took some photos overlooking the gorgeous sunset and the river valley. We created some beautiful portraits of the couple there! We finally went down to the Three Boars Eatery which is where Karl & Courtney had had one of their first dates. I spoke to the management to see if we could do some photos there and they were so helpful and kind!

View the Online Gallery

There is an online gallery of all their images that will be available for the next 30 days. From the online gallery, you are able to favorite images, order prints and share the gallery with your family and friends. The gallery can be accessed via the link below and you can contact Courtney & Karl directly for their secure password.

http://clients.boxcubephoto.com/gallery/aytoneng/

I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph Courtney & Karl’s engagement photos and we are really looking forward to joining them on their wedding day.

Want to share in the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

Engagement Photos Edmonton – Box Cube Photography © 2017
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Some of my Favourite Photos from Karl & Courtney’s Session

Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park
Edmonton Engagement Photographers - Engagement Session at Victoria Park

The Ayton’s Engagement Session Credits

Date: 11th September 2017
Location: Victoria Park, Edmonton
Photography by Sharyar Memon
Hair & Makeup: Krystle Ash with Beauty With Soul

Learn more about our studio

Box Cube Photography offers Edmonton brides the very best in wedding photography! Our unique style and best in class experience are one of a kind. Each wedding is treated with the greatest of care and creativity, resulting in breathtaking imagery. We also offer Edmonton newborn photography, capture maternity sessions as well as family portraits.

We are one of the top studios in Western Canada, servicing the Edmonton area, including but not limited to Leduc, St. Albert, Canmore, Banff, Cochrane, Chestermere, Airdrie, Lethbridge, and Red Deer. We also offer coverage in Calgary, Vancouver and to destinations worldwide.

The Mitchell’s Engagement Session at Edmonton’s Muttart Conservatory

The Cutest Couples & The Best Sunset at Muttart Conservatory

The Engagement Ring and How They Met

Brianna & Kris are one of the cutest couples I have ever photographed. They are both nerdy and love start wars! They met at the Alliance Church in Spruce Grove in 2014. They would often hang out after choir and discuss things ranging from Harry Potter to Start Wars. Kris would often take Brianna’s son to rock climbing as well!

This cute couple had its first date at the Muttart Conservatory. Given their affinity for rock climbing, they climbed the Dove of Peace! Kris proposed to Brianna on January 28th, 2017. The bought the ring together and then went to the Van Oyster Bar for dinner. They had oysters the first time and followed that with a walk down Whyte Avenue! They eventually went down to their first date spot, the Muttart Conservatory, where Kris went down on one knee to propose. Somehow, the ring fell down in the snow and both Kris & Brianna had to go searching for it.

The only words Kris had said on his knees were: “I have an important question”
The immediate answer that followed was “Yes!”

Kris, being the amazing gentleman that he is, went to see Brianna’s parents first and got their permission. With their blessing, this couple got engaged and will be getting married really really soon!

The hair and makeup were done by the amazing Hamana of Hamana’s Artistry. She used a palette of beautiful colors that suited Brianna’s outfit and skin tones but also made her look very beautiful! Krist looked equally handsome in his jeans and plaid shirt!

The Engagement Session at Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton

Muttart conservatory is one of the most beautiful spots within the city. With its unique combinations of pyramids and scenic view of the city, it is the perfect spot for engagement photos. I love including places that are sentimental and important to my couples in the photos. In this case, this was the spot where the two love birds had their first date!

I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph Brianna & Kris’s engagement photos and we are really looking forward to joining them on their wedding day.

Want to share in the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

Engagement Photos Edmonton – Box Cube Photography © 2017
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Some of my Favourite Photos from Mitchell’s Engagement Session

The Mitchell’s Engagement Session Credits

Date: 07.12.17
Location: Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton
Photography by Sharyar Memon
Hair and Makeup by Hamana’s Artistry

Learn more about our studio

Box Cube Photography offers Edmonton brides the very best in wedding photography! Our unique style and best in class experience is one of a kind. Each wedding is treated with the greatest of care and creativity, resulting in breathtaking imagery. We also offer Edmonton newborn photography, capture maternity sessions as well as family portraits.

We are one of the top studios in Western Canada, servicing the Edmonton area, including but not limited to Leduce, St. Albert, Canmore, Banff, Cochrane, Chestermere, Airdrie, Lethbridge, and Red Deer. We also offer coverage in Calgary, Vancouver and to destinations worldwide.

The Warawa’s Slideshow of their photos at Camrose’s St Francis Xavier Catholic Church

Summer Wedding In Camrose, Alberta

Today was Samantha & Wyatt’s wedding and above you will see their beautiful same day slideshow that we create from the photos we captured of them and presented to them at their reception.

Sign up for Samantha & Wyatt’s Online Gallery

Samantha & Wyatt’s photos will take approximately 12 to 16 weeks to edit and once they have booked their viewing session and seen their photos they will be released to the following gallery for a limited time. Sign up today and we will notify you the moment the photos have been released. From the online gallery, you will be able to view and star your favorite images, as well as order prints from the wedding.

Online Gallery Link:
http://clients.boxcubephoto.com/gallery/warawawed

The Warawa’s Same Day Slideshow

The Reception slideshow above is included in everyone one of our wedding collections and is very well loved by both family and friends. It is composed of a selection of photos from the time the bride and groom are getting ready to the ceremony, family formals and creative formals. It is presented in a classic black and white video format that we show during the reception on a projector and a screen we bring along with us. We also upload the same slideshow the very next day to our blog for everyone to enjoy while we edit and prepare the wedding day images.

Their Story

We had the fortunate opportunity to photograph this amazing couple’s engagement session. Be sure to check out their entire engagement session post where we share their personal love story here:

Warawa Engagement Session at Peace Hills Park // Wetaskiwin Photographer

Some of our favorite Same Day Edits from their Wedding

Most of our same day edits are always done in black and white as we save the color ones for the completion of their wedding photos.

It was amazing to work with Samantha & Wyatt on their wedding day and we can’t be more excited to share their final images with them in the coming weeks! You can check out the rest of our work at our blog!

Want to share in the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

Edmonton Wedding Photography by Box Cube Photography © 2017

The Wyatt’s Wedding Credits:

Date: 07.15.2017
Officiant: Dacon Doug
Ceremony Location: St Francis Xavier Catholic Church
Reception Venue: Jeanne & Peter Lougheed Performing Arts Centre
Hair and Makeup: Regan Opinko
Dress: Bailando Bridal, Edmonton
Planner: Louise Gillespie
Photography by Sharyar Memon & __SECOND__

Would you like to find out more about our Box Cube Wedding experience? Contact us ?

Box Cube Photography provides Edmonton brides with a unique experience for Wedding Photography. This experience starts at the time you have your first consultation with us where we help you decide what photography features fit your wedding requirements. We also help you figure out the schedule of the wedding day ensuring that your day goes as smoothly as possible. Our clients’ wedding is treated with extreme care and love and thus some beautiful images result. These images become heirlooms for generations to come.

Book your consultation today!

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Poon’s Reception at Magarth Mansion // Edmonton Wedding Photographer

A wedding on the 150th Birthday of Canada!

Today was Alex & Jessica’s wedding and above you will see their beautiful same day slideshow that we created from the photos we captured of them.

Sign up for Alex & Jessica’s Online Gallery

Jessica & Alex’s photos will take approximately 12 to 16 weeks to edit and once they have booked their viewing session and seen their photos they will be released to the following gallery for a limited time. Sign up today and we will notify you the moment the photos have been released. From the online gallery you will be able to view and star your favorite images, as well as order prints from the wedding.

The Poon’s Same Day Slideshow

The Reception slideshow above is included in everyone one of our wedding collections and is very well loved by both family and friends. It is composed of a selection of photos from the time the bride and groom are getting ready to the ceremony, family formals and creative formals. It is presented in a classic black and white video format that we show during the reception on a projector and a screen we bring along with us. We also upload the same slideshow the very next day to our blog for everyone to enjoy while we edit and prepare the wedding day images.

Their Story

We had the fortunate opportunity to photograph this amazing couple’s engagement session. Be sure to check out their entire engagement session post where we share their personal love story.

Some of our favorite Same Day Edits from their Wedding

Most of our same day edits are always done in black and white as we save the color ones for the completion of their wedding photos

It was amazing to work with Alex & Jessica on their wedding day and we can’t be more excited to share their final images with them in the coming weeks! You can check out the rest of our work at our blog!

Want to share in the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

Edmonton Wedding Photography by Box Cube Photography © 2017

The Poon’s Wedding at Magarth Mansion Credits:

Date: 07.01.2017
Officiant: John Tse
Ceremony Location: Magrath Mansion, Edmonton
Makeup: Krystle Ash with Beauty With Soul
Dress: David’s Bridal
Photography by Sharyar Memon & Amanda

Would you like to find out more about our Box Cube Wedding experience? Contact us ?

Box Cube Photography provides Edmonton brides with unique experience for Wedding Photography. This experience starts at the time you have your first consultation with us where we help you decide what photography features fit your wedding requirements. We also help you figure out the schedule of the wedding day ensuring that your day goes as smoothly as possible. Our clients’ wedding are treated with extreme care and love and thus some beautiful images result. These images become heirlooms for generations to come.

Book your consultation today!

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Zac & Mary’s Wedding at Edmonton’s Hotel Fairmont Macdonald // Edmonton Wedding Photographers

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Winter Wedding at Hotel Fairmont Macdonald

Zac & Mary's #Wedding. Image by Edmonton #weddingphotographer Box Cube Photography © 2017 https://boxcubephoto.com #edmontonweddings #edmontonbride #edmontonweddingphotographer #edmontonphotographer — Hotel Fairmont Macdonald in Edmonton, Alberta.

A castle, winter, and the perfect dress; this is what makes a fairytale wedding. Of course, an amazingly beautiful couple that glows with love is a cherry on top! I had the chance to photograph Zac & Mary’s winter wedding last winter at the Hotel Fairmont Macdonald.

Zac & Mary Getting Ready

The Guys Getting Ready at Hotel Fairmont Macdonald

Early during the day, we joined the couple at the Fairmont Hotel where they were staying for the duration of the wedding. Zac was in a hotel room with his best man Daryl who was helping him get ready. We took some photos of the guys goofing around and having fun to calm the nerves. We took some individual portraits, some details shots of the cufflinks and photos of Zac & his best man posing.

The Girls Getting Ready at Hotel Fairmont Macdonald

After photographing the guys, we went to the bride’s room. Mary was getting ready with her mother, her bridesmaids, and her friends. Given the gorgeous location of the hotel room, we were able to get some amazing afternoon light. The bride also opened a gift from the groom which a gorgeous Swarovski bracelet. In a light-hearted moment, the mother of the bride gave her a kiss on the cheek and it led to giggles and laughter all around.

Their Ceremony at Wedgewood Room, Hotel Fairmont Macdonald

The ceremony took place in the Wedgewood room. This room is named after the Wedgewood design of china and is intricately detailed and look absolutely stunning. It has a beautiful chandelier in the middle and large windows letting in natural light all around the room.

The ceremony was commissioned by Julia Thatchk and she did such a splendid job of that! Some of the bride and groom’s friends and family members also said some beautiful words to mark the beginning of their lives together!

The Family Photos at Hotel Fairmont Macdonald

Following the ceremony, we gave the couple some time to mingle with their friends and family while we photographed some candid moments. We photographed the bride and groom with their family members in the hotel’s western hallway.

The Creative Formals in Muttart Conservatory

Once we completed the family photos we went out to the Muttart Conservatory. It is one of our favorite spots to photograph couples at in Edmonton. It is the perfect combination of urban and nature. We went inside the conservatory where we photographed the couple in several of the feature pyramids. Following that, we went outside into the cold and took some photos of the scenic view of downtown and snow near the conservatory.

Zac & Mary’s Reception in the Wedge Wood Room, Hotel Fairmont Macdonald

The Dinner provided by the talented culinary staff of Hotel Fairmont

The reception was held in the Wedgewood room again. The excellent staff at the Fairmont were able to flip the room into a completely different look for the reception. It was decorated with colors of gold and white which looked beautiful. We prepared the reception slideshow for the couple.

The entrance of the bride and groom was surrounded with Eritrean Tradition where the elder men of the family held swords while the elder ladies held flowers as they entered the hall with the bride and groom. It was something very different from what we have photographed so far and we are so honored that we could witness it. Following the entrance, the food was served which was a delicious buffet prepared by the excellent chefs at the Hotel Fairmont.

Everyone Gets a Cake!

Zac and Mary did something a little different for their wedding where instead of having one giant cake, they placed one small cake on each table! The cake itself was a gorgeous combination of white chocolate, cream, and soft mushy core. The bride and groom eventually cut the cake and we photographed it. These photographs will become part of their wedding memories and will remind them of the beautiful day they spent with their family and friends.

Dancing the night away!

Finally, the couple did their first dance together. They looked amazing together and showed some serious dance skills! Following the first dance, everyone joined the couple on the dance floor where they ended up dancing the night away!

Near the end of the reception, Zac and Mary changed into traditional Eritrean clothing and joined the rest of their family on the dance floor.

Online Gallery

An online gallery of all their images is available for the next 30 days. From the online gallery, you are able to favorite images, order prints and share the gallery with your family and friends. The gallery can be accessed via the link below and you can contact Zac & Mary directly for their secure password.

http://clients.boxcubephoto.com/ghebwedgallery

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Zac & Mary’s Wedding Day Slideshow

Above is the beautiful Wedding Slideshow that came with Zac & Mary’s wedding package. It was created from a selection of their best photos captured on their special day, mixed with a lovely song!

It was amazing to work with Zac & Mary on their wedding day and we can’t be more excited to share their final images with them in the coming weeks! You can check out the rest of our work at our blog!

Want to share in the experience? Contact us today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

Edmonton Wedding Photography by Box Cube Photography © 2017

Some of my Favourite Photos from Zac & Mary’s Wedding

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Groom Getting Ready at Hotel Fairmont Macdonald
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bride standing against the window for her portrait at the Hotel Fairmont Macdonald, Edmonton
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Eritrean wedding ceremony at hotel fairmont macdonald
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creative formal wedding portraits at muttart conservatory where bride is hugging the groom
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creative formal wedding portraits at muttart conservatory where bride is hugging the groom
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bride and groom hugging at muttart conservatory with a prism shot
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Cake detail shot at the hotel fairmont macdonald
Eritrean reception dance at Hotel Fairmont Macdonald, Edmonton Wedding Photographers
Eritrean reception dance at Hotel Fairmont Macdonald, Edmonton Wedding Photographers
Eritrean reception dance at Hotel Fairmont Macdonald, Edmonton Wedding Photographers
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Flower photo at hotel fairmont macdonald

Zac & Mary’s Wedding Credits:

Date: 6.21.16
Ceremony Location: Wedgewood Room, Hotel Fairmont Macdonald
Formals Location: Muttart Conservatory, Edmonton
Wedding Coordinator: Oksana Fedko of Fairmont Hotel Macdonald, Edmonton
Officiant: Julia Thatchk
Hair & Makeup: Krystle Ash with Beauty With Soul
Videographer: Devon Nagy
Chair & Napkin Rentals: All West Rentals
Flowers: Laurel’s on Whyte
Bride’s Dress: Novelle Bridal
Cake: The Art of Cake
Photography: Sharyar Memon & Amanda Lee Schulz of Box Cube Photography

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Box Cube Photography provides Edmonton brides with a unique experience for Wedding Photography. This experience starts at the time you have your first consultation with us where we help you decide what photography features fit your wedding requirements. We also help you figure out the schedule of the wedding day ensuring that your day goes as smoothly as possible. Our clients’ wedding is treated with extreme care and love and thus some beautiful images result. These images become heirlooms for generations to come.

Book your consultation today!

One of the top studios in Canada, servicing the Edmonton area, including but not limited to, Canmore, Banff, Cochrane, Chestermere, Airdrie, Lethbridge, Calgary, and Red Deer. We also offer coverage in Edmonton, Vancouver and to destinations worldwide.

Warawa Engagement Session at Peace Hills Park // Wetaskiwin Photographer

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Warawa Engagement Session at Peace Hills Park // Engagement Photos

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Their Story!

Samantha & Wyatt met on a running track! Being medical professionals and runners, they had a lot in common from the very beginning. Samantha and Wyatt also shared a running coach! Their running coach saw that they would make a great couple and got them in touch with each other. The rest as they say is history! I photographed the couple’s engagement session at Peace Hills Park, Wetaskiwin as this was where they had met the first time!

Samantha is a super-planner who likes planning things out in advance whereas Wyatt enjoys spontaneous happenings. These two love birds were travelling to France for a trip. Samantha anticipated that the proposal was going to happen in Paris since her mother had tipped her off(romantic right!!). Well it didn’t, instead Wyatt had a different idea. He planned the proposal so it would be a complete secret and come as a surprise. They were both visiting a castle and Wyatt went down on one knee and proposed. After the initial surprise, there was a resounding yes from her followed by lots of tears and cheers from other tourists in the castle!

Peace Hills Park, Wetaskiwin, Alberta

The couple chose this location due to its emotional significance to them! The couple had originally met in the park the first time and had taken many a run together in this park as well. This meant that they were able to show me some of the cooler hidden spots within the park. This made for some excellent shots from their engagement session!

This park is located near the Montgomery Glen Golf Course in Wetaskiwin. Its a favorite for locals due to its numerous trails and beautiful mountain rest spots! We did the engagement session late in September which meant we were there for the perfect fall colors! The yellows and greens combined with the perfect autumn sunlight made for a gorgeous background for photos!

I am so fortunate to have had the opportunity to photograph Samantha & Wyatt’s engagement photos and we are really looking forward to joining them on their wedding day.

Want to share in the experience? Contact me today for a free consultation or to book a portrait session!

Engagement Photos Edmonton – Box Cube Photography © 2017

Some of my favorite photos from the session:

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The Warawa Engagement Session at Peace Hills Park, Wetaskiwin

Date: 09.25.2016
Location: Peace Hills Park, Wetaskiwin, Alberta
Photography by Sharyar Memon

Learn more about our studio

Box Cube Photography offers Wetaskiwin brides the very best in wedding photography! Our unique style and best in class experience is one of a kind. Each wedding is treated with the greatest of care and creativity, resulting in breathtaking imagery. Box Cube Photography offers Edmonton newborn photography, capture maternity sessions as well as family portraits.

We are one of the top studios in Western Canada, servicing the Edmonton area, including but not limited to, Canmore, Banff, Cochrane, Chestermere, Airdrie, Lethbridge, and Red Deer. We also offer coverage in Edmonton, Vancouver and to destinations worldwide.

Balsa’s Wedding at Hastings Lake Gardens // Edmonton Wedding Photographers

A Pinup Wedding at Hastings Lake Gardens

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Their Story:

Cute Family, Check, Amazing Couple, Check, Best Wedding Venue in the City, Check, Great Weather, Check. That is what I am talking about when I say this wedding was perfect in every way. Even the cake was perfect down to every fruity flavor! Joe & Benjamin met via Instagram and as they say, the rest is history!

The Family Getting Ready!

The day started off with the bride and groom getting ready at Benjamin’s house in Windsor Estates. The house was a magnificent multi story house that was built by hand by the groom’s parents over a period of 20 years. This put some significant emotional impact on the beautiful location! The same house was also used for family photos and the wedding reception as well.

As Jo was getting ready, she gave her maid of honor and her mother in law a small gift that was met with tears and hugs!They also did a small first look ceremony where Jo & Benjamin saw each other for the first time. It was extremely cute!

Beautiful & Short Ceremony at the Hastings Lake Gardens

The ceremony was held at the Beautiful Hastings Lake gardens. The ceremony was the shortest I have every photographed. It was quick and to the point: celebrate the love of these two lover birds and their new life together.

The venue is a beautiful rustic venue that had a really cool church and a tractor in one area of the property. We got a chance to photograph the amazing couple at these cool locations!

Creative Formals at Hastings Lake Gardens

Following the ceremony, we stole the bride and groom from the rest of their guests to photograph them in the beautiful country side of the Hastings Lake Gardens. There was some old farm equipment that we also used to create some amazing portraits for the couple!

The Balsa Reception at Windsor Estates

Event Setup by Special Event Rentals

Following the creative formal we followed the couple back to the groom’s parent’s house where the reception was to be held. The reception was held outdoors in a pavilion that was setup by Special Event Rentals! They did an amazing job of the decor and it fit the couple’s personality perfectly!

Event Details:
Event Name: Balsa Wedding at the Hastings Lake Gardens
Date: 23rd July, 2016
Location: Hastings Lake Gardens
Wedding Planner: Janella with Special Event Rentals
Bride and Groom: Benjamin & Joe
Photography: Sharyar Memon & Amanda Schulz

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Box Cube Photography provides Edmonton brides with an amazing wedding photography experience accompanied with heirloom quality photographs that they cherish and love for their entire lives. This is part of our mission as Edmonton’s Premium Wedding Photographers

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Dhrupad + Unnati // Edmonton Engagement Session

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Dhrupad + Unnati // Edmonton Engagement Session

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THEIR STORY!

Have you seen high school sweethearts? Well here is an adorable couple for your afternoon craving for romance <3.  This couple (Unnati & Dhrupad) met in high school via a mutual friend and have been dating each for the last 8 years.

After Dhrupad and Unnati ended up on a cruise together to Mexico last year, they decided it was time to tie the knot. Given that they both love food and life in general, the didn’t need much else in common. Also, one of them is an engineer and the other a nurse, Ill let you guess who is who.

I met this couple after they came across a photo I took for Tooba & Shahmeran’s Wedding. After our first meeting at a coffee shop, I knew I wanted to tell this couple’s story and I am glad I got the chance!

As Dhrupad hadn’t technically proposed to Unnati, I helped him setup the proposal by distracting Unnati during the photo shoot and letting Dhrupad sneak in behind her and get on his knee. It was adorable to see this happening!

We start the session at Muttart Conservatory and then as it got progressively colder, we move to El Cortez. El Cortez (Mexican Restaurant) happens to one of my favorite places for both food and photography so we were able to create some amazing artwork there!

Bitten by the travel bug, my dream now is to photograph love on every corner of the earth! If you are an adventurous soul who yearns to create some amazing photographs, contact me and we will have some cool adventures together! PS We will also have amazing coffee and food to plan out the adventure first!

Event details:

Type: Engagement Session in Edmonton, Canada
Date: 22nd October, 2016
Location: Muttart Conservatory + El Cortez Mexican Restaurant.
Photographer: Sharyar Memon of Box Cube Photography
Big thank you to Dustin from El Cortez who is always so accommodating!

Box Cube Photography provides Edmonton brides with an amazing wedding photography experience accompanied with heirloom quality photographs that they cherish and love for their entire lives. This is part of our mission as Edmonton’s Premium Wedding Photographers

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Edmonton Bridal Stylist / Wedding Day Fashion Stylist – Featured Vendor – Tyrel Abbott Weddings

Edmonton Bridal Stylist – Featured Vendor – Tyrel Abbott Weddings

As part of our commitment to our clients and their wedding day, we often partner with other vendors to see if they would be a good fit for our clients. Those partnerships usually lead to great results and we are then able to refer those vendors to our clients, as we trust them. One such partnership was that with Tyrel Abbott who is a bridal stylist.

What is a bridal stylist or wedding day fashion stylist?

Wedding days are huge moments in the couple’s life and a bridal stylist allows them to plan those moments according to their sense of fashion and style. It includes helping you decide on the dress, jewelry and even the shoes you will wear on the wedding day. A bridal stylist will give you advice on a hairstyle that will work well for your look as well as the kind of makeup that would look amazing.

I had the pleasure of working with Tyrel Abbott who was a current fashion director for “Say Yes to the Dress Canada”. He is a Bridal stylist who has styled many brides head-to- toe for their wedding day.

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Here is the interview with Tyrell Abbott:

How did you get started?

My career as a Bridal Stylist began when I was helping a friend who was shopping for a wedding dress. Unintentionally, I took over her appointment and the owner of the store noticed, she later reached out to me and offered me a job.

Tell me about your favorite wedding last season.

I worked with a bride last year that had overcome some big personal issues.  Because of this she was having difficulties envisioning her body in a dress.  She had heard about me from a friend of hers who I had dressed for her wedding.  I loved that I could help her see that she was beautiful and worthy of having the best day.  We shopped at several stores and through a few tears found her perfect dress.  I love helping brides find that!

How far out should a bride pay a deposit to secure your services for her wedding day?

Weddings take time to plan.  If you are seeking my services as a Bridal Stylist purely for shopping, I’d recommend booking two months ahead of when you plan to order your dress which is typically six to nine months before your wedding date. If you are looking for full-service freelance Wedding Planning, I’d recommend booking shortly after your engagement, when you are ready to start sorting out the specifics. Deposits are made within 2 weeks of booking me and the balance is due 10 days prior to the event or at the completion of finding your dress.

What is included when a couple books your services for their wedding?

It depends on what they need from me. I do everything from planning and coordinating, dressing the couple, finding vendors and hair services if required.

For full-service Wedding Planning, I offer unlimited phone and email consultations and a minimum of 10 hrs in person. If a bride has hired me just to find her a dress, I will do what it takes to find her the dress.

I will always tailor the package to the specific needs of the couple; I want everything about their wedding day to be better than what they imagined.

How do you help couples customize their wedding?

Once I understand their vision, I become the curator of their wedding day. I will take all of the ideas a couple might have and edit them into an event like no other. Most people have never planned a wedding and don’t know where to start, whereas, I have experience planning many, an eye for detail and long list of contacts that specialize in creating anything a bride or groom might wish for.

What is one interesting fact about your services?

One interesting fact about my services is that I styled brides on a national scale.  As a Fashion Director on season two of W Network’s Say Yes to the Dress Canada, you can pull up past episodes and see me at work.  So I have a great knowledge of trends and have worked with every type of bride.

What do you have planned for the future?

I have many weddings in my future! I would love to style brides internationally but we will have to wait and see.

How many people can you accommodate? (i.e bridal party makeup)

As a hairstylist I can accommodate almost any number.  I have a second stylist that works with me and we work very well together.

What makes your services unique?

There are not a lot of people that have the hands-on experience that I do in so many aspects of a wedding. I understand the hairstyles, fashion, design and the logistics that need to all come together for a flawless event.

How long has this business been a part of the community?

I have been in the hair industry for over 15 years and weddings for 4 years.

Who would be the best person to contact if a couple wants to book your services?

Tyrel Abbott

tyrel@tyrelabbott.ca

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These are some photos that we created together.

Model: Stephanie Merkus
Makeup: Rebecca Klassen
Hair: Tyrel Abbott of Biondi Hair
Photographer: Sharyar Memon of Box Cube Photography
Dress: The Bridal House, Edmonton

Here are some behind the scenes shots of our shoot together:
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Would you like to find out more about our Box Cube Wedding experience? Contact us ?

Box Cube Photography provides Edmonton brides with one of a kind unique experience for Wedding Photography. Our clients are treated like celebrities. Our clients’ wedding is treated with extreme care and love and thus some beautiful images result.

Book your consultation today!

Edmonton Wedding Photographers | Box Cube Photography