Tammy and Mike Wed at the Best Western, North Bay

On August 2nd, 2014, two wonderful people were joined in holy matrimony at the Best Western Hotel, North Bay, Ontario. Tammy and Mike have been together 15 years, give or take and have two beautiful little girls together. The only thing missing from their happy relationship were those darn wedding vows. Mike finally popped the question and got it done!

This wedding was special for me because I grew up with Tammy. I have known her since kindergarten and even though our lives have drifted apart over the years, you always seem to retain a bond with those people you have spent your early years with. I was really happy that she wanted to include me in her day. The icing on the cake too, was that my BFF, Lori agreed to help assist me for the day and she also grew up with Tammy, so it was a bit of a reunion for all of us.

The Best Western North Bay, is directly across the street from Lake Nippising. I grew up just outside of North Bay and don’t go back to visit often. I had forgotten how beautiful this enormous lake was. We had the opportunity to do some shots on the beach, until we were chased away by a party pooping home owner living next to the beach who thought all of the shoreline belonged to her. Who kicks wedding couples off the beach? Anyway, we had a great time regardless and were able to get some memorable shots.

Tammy and Mike only wanted those people closest to them involved in their day. They each had one person standing in for them, the maid of honor and best man and of course their girls. The ceremony and the reception were held in one of the ball rooms at the hotel. After the ceremony the first dances began. This was super emotional as Tammy’s dad recorded a song for them to dance to. Tammy and her dad even did the as Oprah puts it. the “ugly cry.” It was so far from ugly though as it was filled with true emotion and it was a beautiful moment to capture.

Once that was over the party ensued and as you can see by the photos, everyone had a great time.

Thank you again Tammy and Mike for letting me share in your day and I wish you a long and happy marriage.

 

Getting ready!
Stacey Stewart Photography hair affair

Stacey Stewart Photography wedding hair

flower girls getting ready by Stacey Stewart

Outside the hotel “Congrats!”
Best Western Hotel-by Stacey Stewart

Stacey Stewart Photography-wedding decor

Wedding cupcakes and ball room-Stacey Stewart Photography

Stacey Stewart Photography-bridal make-up

Wedding dress-Stacey Stewart Photography

Stacey Stewart Photography-the rings

Getting ready-by Stacey Stewart Photography

Beautiful bride by Stacey Stewart

Stacey Stewart Photography mother daughter

The men.
Stacey Stewart Photography guys getting ready

Mike had the best mans belt by mistake…..too funny.Groom getting ready by Stacey Stewart Photography

 

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Stacey Stewart Photography the bride and her girls

Beautiful girls
Flower girls by Stacey Stewart Photography

Stacey Stewart Photography bridal party

Stacey Stewart Photography bridal portrait

The ceremony begins
Stacey Stewart Photography wedding ceremony

Wedding ceremony by Stacey Stewart

Stacey Stewart Photography first kiss married

Stacey Stewart Photography signing marriage certificate

Stacey Stewart Photography Best Western Staircase

Down by the beach
Stacey Stewart Photography Lake Nippising

Stacey Stewart Photography Lake Nippissing, North Bay

Lake Nippissing Wedding by Stacey Stewart Photography

Lake Nippissing sunset wedding by Stacey Stewart

Stacey Stewart Photography Wedding portraits

Emotions ran high…..
Stacey Stewart Photography first dances

and then the fun began!
Stacey Stewart Photography reception fun

Stacey Stewart Photography cake cutting

Stacey Stewart Photography bouquet toss

Garter toss by Stacey Stewart Photography

Stacey Stewart Photography Garter toss best western

Venue: Best Western, North Bay, Ontario

Hair: Sue Bailey – Hair Affair, North Bay

Make-up: Jackie Taylor – Avon Rep, North Bay

Flowers: Kerri Bridge – Sobey’s, North Bay

Cake: Kelly Perron – Sweet Couture, North Bay

DJ: Mike Bentley

Photographers Assistant: Lori Smith

Photographer:  Stacey Stewart Photography, Ottawa ON.

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