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Over the past few months I have been slowly ticking off things from my 101 things in 1001 days list but one thing I have really been longing to do was to donate a wedding package to a couple in need. Happily I was able to do just that this past weekend. You may have read about Stephanie and Mike Lamb in yesterday’s Ottawa Citizen but I want to share with you another part of the story that you didn’t read about.
Stephanie and Michael are one of those wonderful couples who’s love for each other absolutely beams from them whenever they are together. I can’t emphasize just how much their feelings for one another show in the way they look at each other, in the way they touch, and in the way they talk with one another.
Recently Michael went down on one knee and made one of Stephanie’s dreams come true by asking for her hand in marriage! Unfortunately, Stephanie is battling stage 4 cervical cancer and due to some uncertainty about her health they decided to organize their big day on a tight schedule. So in only two weeks they managed to put together a wonderful day, a dream wedding if ever there was one.
One of Stephanie’s friends (who happens to be one of my former brides)remembered reading my list and knew that I was eager to help out a couple in need. She quickly contacted me and began to share Stephanie and Mike’s story. Afterwards, she asked if I was available on their planned date and if I would be willing to donate my time. Happily I was available and I jumped at the opportunity to be part of their special celebration.
From the moment I met Stephanie I was moved by her courage and determination. She was destined to have a perfect wedding day… and it certainly was. Everything came into place and everyone involved had a wonderful time, especially the newlyweds!
I was blessed to be part of such a wonderful celebration. My thoughts and prayers are with Stephanie and Mike and I wish them happiness and love.
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I also want to add that even though I wouldn’t have had that on my list, I would have photograph Stephanie and Mike’s wedding in a heart beat. It was the least I could do for such a deserving couple!
Krystel - Steph, you look stunning and soooooo in love in these pictures. Melissa… I love your work, and this is no exception!
Francine - These are amazing pictures. You really captured the love Mike and Steph share. Congratulations to the happy couple. Steph, you are beautiful!
Maggie - Melissa, I don`t know how to thank you enough for giving your time for this wonderful couple, you truly are a great person and the pictures are so awesome, your work is exceptional.
Nancy Seguin - Melissa, you recently photographed my daughter, Chantal, and our son-in-law, Tom’s wedding in Merrickville, Ontario. I have told you how thankful we are that Chantal picked you as their photographer. This is just another reason why I knew you were a wonderful person. When I opened your website this morning and read this story, it brought tears to my eyes, as I had seen this beautiful love story in The Ottawa Citizen. I too wish Stephanie and Mike much love and happiness as they celebrate their life together.
Helen Soubliere - Stephanie and Mike,
Congratulations, I am so happy for the both of you. Stephanie, you can’t imagine how many hearts you have touched you are an increadible person and I love you.
Helen Soubliere
Anne-Marie - Melissa, you have such a kind heart and as usual your photos are beautiful. I love the brides dress too!
Genevieve - Thank you so much for your kind gesture. Steph is a close friend of mine and couldn’t be there for the day for distance reason. Your picture capture the essence of the day . You can feel their great love for eachother on all your shots.. thank you for making their special day timeless.
Marie-Jo - Love is all that counts, and when you have that, you can do anything. Melissa, you certainly know how to capture love in a picture, and your words are touching.God bless this couple.xx
Shanda - I love these pictures, Steph you look so beautiful and you to Lambo. Congrats guys.
Debbie - Congratulations to Stephanie and Mike, you are a beautiful couple. Melissa I had not seen any of your photographs before this, you really captured their love. Good luck Stephanie and Mike we are all praying for you.
Liz ~ elizabeth&jane photography - Such a beautiful story and such beautiful images.
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