oneLOVE: Melinda & Patrick

Of all the weddings I've ever shot, this was the most un/traditional ever. Melinda and Patrick kind of ooze their love for each other all over the place. Once you've stepped in it, you can't help but get totally stuck on them. Their glued-with-love conglomerate of family and friends joined together to help them celebrate their union, replete with a traditional Indian blessing and Lion Dance. Guests enjoyed their amazing dinner while *my* favourite kind of music floated through the atmosphere (think Magic 99 without the commercials) and by the time the speeches were over, the bride was serenaded with an original composition written by her new husband, and homage was paid to the groom's father who passed away last year, there wasn't a dry eye in the house until they took the floor for their first dance. (The groom's sister assured everyone it was a 'normal'family thing - they cry all the time...) So much joy, silliness, gratitude, and LOVE. Melinda and Patrick, I am honoured to know you both, and wish you a honeymoon that lasts well beyond your 3 weeks in Hawaii!!! (Becks - thanks for double booking ;) - I totally scored! Melinda and I took a special picture for you - can you find it?)