Ivy and Michel's Wedding: July 22, 2006

Last weekend, I had the honour to experience something completly different: a traditional Philipino wedding.



It was a standard Catholic mass, but with a few extras: a special candle ceremony; the draping of a veil over the bride and groom; the giving of gold coins; and wrapping a silken cord around the bride and groom.

Later, the reception was held at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, one of Canada's oldest and finest luxury hotels.



Michel and Ivy on their way to greet their guests at the Ritz:



Midway down the stairs, they stopped for a quick kiss, then-- lucky me-- they looked up at me at I got this shot!