Bonnie & Paul Celebrate with their Edmonton Wedding Photographer

With what was a beautiful outdoor ceremony at the Royal Alberta Museum, Paul married Bonnie under a gorgeous fall sky. Those in attendance simply held their breath as Bonnie walked down the aisle, and justifiably so. Bonnie looked stunning in a strapless gown detailed with antique lace, and next to her stood Paul, the handsome groom. To end their ceremony, and symbolize their commitment, the newlyweds release trained doves into the sky.

Portraits were taken after the ceremony, and the grounds at the Royal Alberta Musem and its accompaning Government House held no shortage of beautiful locales. With a handsome couple and phenomenal autumn light, each moment captured was truly spectacular. Their photographs became reminiscent of those from a fashion magazine, as Bonnie could easily be on the cover of Wedding Bells.

The new couple loves to dance, and dance they did. The reception was also held inside the Royal Alberta Museum, and after a beautiful five course meal the bride and groom kicked up their heels and danced until the wee hours of the morning.

Thank you Bonnie & Paul for being such a delight to work with! Best wishes for your bright future!

Jen & Chris Make Highland Heaven with their Edmonton Wedding Photographer

Jen and Chris are a matched made in Highland heaven. The young couple met while Highland dancing a few years ago, so it was only appropriate that they tie the knot at the Highlands United Church in Edmonton. After a beautiful ceremony, the new couple accompanied their photographers to Fort Edmonton Park for some bride and groom portraits. The beautiful full colours where on full effect, and Jen's stunning red hair stood out against the yellows and greens featured at Fort Edmonton Park. Their resourceful photographer used unique walls as backdrops for their photographs, lending a lot of character to Jen and Chris' images.

After shooting at Fort Edmonton, the couple re-joined their family and bridal party at Blue Meadows Hall. The second location is landscaped beautifully, and there was no shortage of locations to use.

The lovely couple endured the icy winds...and an power outage on their wedding day! Half way through the reception the power went out due to the aforementioned winds. Luckily, Chris is well versed with the bag pipe, so all the reception entertainment went ahead. After a performance by a bag pipe band, Highland dancers performed, true to the very way the bride and groom initially met.

Congratulations Jen and Chris on a lovely wedding!

Leanne & Stephen Explore Agrarian Chic with their Edmonton Wedding Photographer

Leanne and Stephen craved a wedding that was intimate, sincere, and most importantly, in the country.


Held at the groom's farm in Pickardville, Alberta, Leanne and Stephen were betrothed at an outdoor ceremony, surrounded by their friends and family. The bride and groom had a strong personal connection with the land, as it was where the groom was raised and the bride was proposed to.

The farm offered no shortage for picture locations, and Leanne & Stephen enjoyed exploring the landscape with their photographers. From dusty dirt roads, to swing sets, horse stables to the very wheat field where Stephen asked for Leanne's hand, each location served as a beautiful backdrop.

The affable coupled endured heat and intense sun with no complaint...they were a joy to work with!

Congratulations Leanne & Stephen on a beautiful wedding!

Edmonton Wedding Photographer Unveils New Photography Studio

Instant Memories, a leading photography company that is part of the Better Business Bureau, presents our new studio conveniently located on Edmonton's southside (10832 61 Ave).

Here, clients can book their complimentary wedding photography consultations, as well as browse through our volumes of photographs and coffee table books. Evening and weekend appointments are available. Our informative staff is on hand and is available to assist you and help you with any questions you may have.

The fully functioning professional studio space can also be used for baby, maternity and family portrait sessions.

Please contact us at 780.910.4800 to book an appointment.

Nicole & Curtis Celebrate their Engagement with their Edmonton Wedding Photographer

What could be more perfect for a young couple so completely in love?

Nicole and Curtis are a young, cosmopolitan couple, so using the Whyte Ave area in Edmonton as the stage for their engagement photos was the de facto choice.

Nicole and Curtis are a fantastic couple to work with, as they are a super sweet couple so obviously in love. Fresh from their engagement, Nicole was giddy and elated throughout the entire photo session. Combine that with beautiful autumn colours, great light, and genuine emotions and you have engagement photos that conjure envy.

Shooting in fall also worked well for the couple, as they plan their wedding for March. Fall images definitely contrast spring ones, so Nicole and Curtis will have a plethora of varied photographs!

Congratulations Nicole and Curtis on your engagement! Good luck with all the wedding preparations!

Heather & Ricy Sikh and Find with their Edmonton Wedding Photographer

Heather and Ricky had a marriage ceremony as modern and unique as the bride and groom themselves.

Heather and Ricky tied the knot twice, with each ceremony representing the bride or grooms ethnicity. The first ceremony was at Gurdwara in a traditional Sikh ceremony. Half Italian and half Filipino, Heather warmly embraced the splendid Sikh wedding sari with jewelled accessories, but also added her own flare to the outfit by changing the colors. Ricky looked handsome in the traditional Sikh outfit and carried a sword that has been in his family for generations. With all this tradition, The couple decided to use the urban downtown Calgary as the backdrop for their wedding photos to juxtapose their traditional costumes. City Hall in downtown Calgary provided the necessary architecture and backdrops.

On the second day, Heather and Ricky's loved ones witnessed a beautiful Catholic ceremony with the Filipino tradition of literally tying the knot and putting a veil over the couple. Heather looked breathtaking in a form fitting mermaid Maggie Sottero dress. Pictures were then taken at the historical Stephen Avenue Walk, in the heart of Downtown Calgary. Not to be outdone be the gorgeous ceremonies that preceded it, Heather and Ricky's reception was one of the best parties in years. With 700 people in attendance, the dance floor was something straight out of a Bollywood movie. Live drum players added to the ambiance, and had everyone exploding with energy and doin' their Bollywood thing... especially Ricky's dad.

BIG thanks to the bride and groom and to their wonderfully friendly and patient bridal party.

Nela & Devin Explore Elk Island Park with their Edmonton Wedding Photographer

Nela and Devin lucked out on their wedding day!

Stunning bride? Check. Picture perfect weather? Check. Gorgeous bride? Check. Throw in a beautiful location and a talented photographer, and you have wedding photos that turn heads and evoke envy.

Nela and Devin chose to have their portraits taken at Elk Island National Park, and their choice worked well for them. Nela's bridesmaids looked lovely being photographed in lipstick red dresses while surrounded by a vibrant and green forest. Not to be outdone, Nela looked like a contemporary Snow White in the forest. Her trademark tiara helped complete the look as she elegantly strolled through the park.

Congratulations Nela & Devin on a beautiful wedding!

Jamie & Troy Celebrate with their Edmonton Wedding Photographer

Jamie and Troy were married at a beautiful ceremony in Edmonton, Alberta. Shortly following the ceremony, the couple, along with their bridal party, had their pictures taken at the Alberta Legislative grounds.

Being a fun, young and energetic couple made for an entertaining day and lively photos. Jamie and Troy preferred more modern, fun photos, and their photographer delivered. With the reception at the Golden Rice Bowl, Jamie and Troy's photographer was able to take advantage of a good location and fun guests.

Thanks for letting us being part of your special day!

A Skater, Bride, and a Wedding Photographer Create Avant-Garde Images in Edmonton

It took a skater boy, a bride, and an edgy photographer to create such unique images!

Yvette and Blair were married at a gorgeous ceremony in St. Albert, Alberta. Being a fun, young couple, Yvette and Blair wanted their wedding to be different. A skater themed wedding definitely sufficed! Blair's groomsmen wore skater shoes, and a majority of the couple's wedding portraits were taken in a skater park in St. Albert. A bride in a skater park definitely creates juxtaposition, thus lending a unique and avant-garde flavour to their wedding photos.

Yvette and Blair's photographer then blended the modern with the old by using the St. Albert Grotto as a backdrop. The grotto was appropriate for the couple, as Yvette's grandfather help construct it.

Congratulations Yvette and Blair for having such a special wedding!

A skater boy, a bride, and a photographer with edge made this wedding a roaring success.

Old World Romance in Edmonton with Angie, Tim and their Wedding Photographer

Classic and timeless was their wedding, something straight out of an old world romance novel. Angie was a stunning bride down to every last detail, from the hair, the shoes, the bouquet and the glimmer in her eye upon seeing her handsome groom on her wedding day. With emotions so grand they caused the bride to both tremor and tear, Angie and Tim exchanged their nuptials during a beautiful ceremony at Knox Metropolitan Church in Edmonton, Alberta.

Not to be outdone, the reception was flawless as it was held at the Hotel MacDonald. The Empire Ballroom was filled with a field of orchids and roses, set against a backdrop of gold and turquoise. A string quartet filled the room with classic waltzes, and the bride and groom celebrated their union by dancing slowly, as if no one was watching, until the wee hours of the morning.

Thank you, Angie & Tim, for allowing us to be part of your special day!

Vanessa & Chris Outlast the Rain with their Edmonton Wedding Photographer

It started out as a beautiful and sunny day for Vanessa and Chris, as they exchanged their nuptials at the Edson Golf and Country Club. Their pictures were taken along with their bridal party at a beautifully landscaped garden at the Heritage Court Retirement Home. Having a young and vibrant bridal party always makes for great photos, so when their photographer discovered a fun graffiti wall not too far away, everyone was excited to try something different.

Half way through their photo session, a thunderstorm broke through and took everyone by surprise. Vanessa and Chris were nonchalant about the change in weather, and chose to wait out the rain in the hopes that the storm would pass so they could continue with their photos. Their perseverance paid off, as the the storm did pass and their photographer was able to use the aforementioned graffiti wall. It was a great choice, as the colours in the wall were the perfect compliment to Vanessa's eyes.

Thank you Vanessa and Chris for making us part of your special day!

Claire & Matthew Celebrate in Jasper with their Edmonton Wedding Photographer

Claire and Matthew looked picture perfect as they tied the knot in Jasper National Park. It was a fun shoot, as all formal portraits were taken within the national park. The rugged landscape juxtaposed the soft romantic feel of the day. To complete the experience, numerous vehicles that drove by honked their horns to wish the newlyweds well.

Having Jasper National Park so close to Hinton made using the national park for photos rather convenient. Claire and Matthew held their reception at the Overlander Lodge in Hinton, where the wedding ceremony was held.

Congratulations Claire and Matthew on a beautiful wedding!

Randy & Christa's Special Day is Captured with Their Edmonton Wedding Photographer!

Randy and Christa chose Jasper, Alberta to hold their wedding rather than their native Fort MacMurray, and their choice paid off. Their nuptials were held at a beautiful outdoor ceremony overlooking Pyramid Lake in Jasper National Park.

Having such a gorgeous landscape as a shooting location, a handsome couple, and a talented photographer certainly makes for stunning photographs. Multiple locations throughout the national park were used, including both the aforementioned Pyramid Lake and the Maligne lookout. Needless to say, Randy and Christa were impressed and happy with their wedding photos!

Randy and Christa epitomized a romantic couple on their wedding day, as they looked both elegant, stunning, and completely in love. Christa's bridal gown was a classic halter style, with paralled nicely with the ceremony location, and their sophisticated reception held at the Sawridge Inn and Conference Centre in Jasper.

Instant Memories would like to thank Randy and Christa for the opportunity to work with such an amazing couple on such a special day!

Rain or Shine, Ashley & Steven Celebrate with Their Edmonton Wedding Photographer

Take one cute couple, an uproariously entertaining bridal party, an adorable ring bearer, a stunning ceremony location, an enduring flower girl, and then add an elegant reception, and you have the perfect wedding.

Ashley and Steven were married at a gorgoueous outdoor ceremony at the Devonian Botanical Gardens, just outside of Edmonton. The bride Ashley, who not only was wildly photogenic, but also adored pictures, planned the day accordingly. Formal portraits of the family, the bridal party, and the bride and groom themselves were done at the Devonian Botanical Gardens prior to the outdoor ceremony.

This allowed Ashley and Steven's wedding photographer to shoot extensively throughout the gardens. Formal portraits were shot in the Japanese garden, a background that could stand up to how elegantely manicured Ashley and her bridesmaids were.

After formal portraits, Ashley and Steven were then married at an outdoor ceremony in an another beautiful part of the Devonian Botanical Gardens. Their ceremony was immaculately timed, as they finished their nuptials the sky clouded over and became stormy black. The sky added dramatic accent to all of the hot pink accents Ashley had used that day.

En route to their reception at the Sutton Place Hotel, Ashley and Steven had more formal portraits taken at the Legislative grounds in downtown Edmonton. With the grounds being deserted after the aforementioned storm, Ashley, Steven and their wedding photographer were allowed to explore and utilize the grounds well landscaped areas and beautiful architecture.

Instant Memories would like to thank Ashley and Steven for allowing them to be part of such a special day!