Norland Estate Winter Wedding at Christmas [Kendra & DJ]
Kendra and DJ already have a family together, but their Norland Estate winter wedding was a party to make it official! They invited their closest family and friends and themed the event around the Christmas holidays. Kendra hoped for snow but in true Lethbridge fashion we got a wind warning instead. In the end this worked to our advantage because it gave us the most beautiful golden hour!
Despite the wind, everyone was great about taking photos outside. There was even enough snow left for Kendra’s wintery wishes! Once twilight hit, we went back out for a few more photos. The gazebo is so beautifully lit at night and the Norland looks incredible decked out for Christmas.
Their daughter Addison had an absolute blast all day and didn’t even need a nap break! Kendra and DJ made sure a lot of the day focused on her. After she spent the afternoon getting ready with her parents, she was ready to greet all of their guests and then take part in photos. She didn’t mind the wind one bit! At dinner, she got to sit right between her mom and dad at the head table.
It was so great to spend another day with this sweet family (we also did Kendra’s brother’s wedding).
Congratulations, Kendra and DJ!
Venue: Norland Historic Estate
Catering: LA Chefs
Cake: Coaldale Bakery
Flowers: BLOOMdiggity (formerly Funky Petals)
Hair: Brio Salon
Makeup: Katt Panic
Dress: Once Upon A Bride
Dress Designer: Maggie Sottero
Shoes: Shoe Bakery
Suits: Moores Clothing
Suit designer: Kenneth Cole
Rings: Peoples Jewellers
How fun are those shoes??
Kendra wore a photo locket to honour loved ones.
DJ forgot how to tie a tie, and his friend only knew how if it was from the perspective of herself wearing it.
With 5 minutes to spare before their ceremony, we took them out to the gazebo for a first look.
The first look started romantic, then turned hilarious as DJ pointed out Kendra had lipstick on her teeth and tried to help her out :)
Addison was a lot bigger since I last saw her!
Cam and Addison were besties all day :) Everyone joked that she’d probably go home with us if we let her!
Their suit customizations were hilarious, but also got stuck in my head for the rest of the day.
All of their decorations were inspired by Christmas.
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