Charmaine and Andrew live up in Fort McMurray working as mining engineers at the oil sands. Instead of drilling, the oil is dug from the ground and separated from the sand so it can be refined. It’s fascinating to hear that Charmaine spends time figuring out how to blow the ground up so big shovels and trucks can haul them away.
While we were with the guys side watching them get ready, we found a book Charmaine had given to Andrew to prep him for the wedding (see below). On the girl’s side, there was no book, but instead, Charmaine had on a dress by Maggie Sottero and blue Manolos.
The two had an outdoor wedding at Spruce Meadows in Calgary. This July has been pretty wet but instead of rain, we were greeted by swarms of mosquitoes. Charmaine loves horses so after the ceremony, Andrea from Spruce Meadows arranged for some mares and foals to join us for some photos. They were so graceful.
At the reception, Charmaine had a surprise for Andrew with a mining truck wedding cake. I loved how she had a topper with the bride and groom in yellow hard hats! The truck was quite robust. During the cake cut, Andrew was unable to cut it in half so instead, they had to settle with whacking off one of the rear wheels.
Ceremony: Spruce Meadows
Bride’s Gown: Maggie Sottero
Hairstyling: Melanie@Bella Bridal Hair
Makeup: Bella Bridal Hair
Floral Designer: Occasional Bloom
Officiant: Clarissa McLean
Cake: Buttercream Bakeshoppe
Photobooth: Silly Booth
Reception: Spruce Meadows
