Update! Slideshow at bottom of the post!

It’s funny how a week away can sometimes be all that you need to approach things with a fresh set of eyes. After taking a weekend off to race, it felt like a lifetime since I last picked up the camera. I was excited to get back at things and Saturday was absolutely perfect. A smokin’ beautiful day in the mountains, a gorgeous venue at Island Lake Lodge, a bride who has an amazing sense of fashion and style, and a couple that was absolutely intent on enjoying their day in a laid-back and down-to-earth sort of way. Like I said – perfect.

The backdrop for Island Lake is amazing. Follow this ridge far enough over and you eventually run into the ski hill – but right here is where the amazing powder is. Island Lake Lodge is world-famous for its cat-skiing operation and has been visited by some of the biggest names and film crews in the ski industry. It’s definitely on both of our bucket lists to ski here. Hopefully sooner rather than later. Anyway, it makes a pretty good backdrop for a wedding in the summer as well!

I mentioned that Lisa has an amazing sense of style right? She’s working hard on launching a small-business in Calgary that focus on vintage apparel and accessories. Her touch was all over this wedding, but nowhere so apparent as in the dresses themselves. She not only made her dress, but also made the dresses of Cam’s daughters in the second photo down. We were impressed. If any of our other brides or blog-stalkers see something here that intrigues you, let me know and I’ll put you in contact with Lisa!

This was the ride. ‘The Thing.’ Cam is convinced that is a jeep and was more than happy to go bombing around on the long and twisty road up to Island Lake. Not to mention any alley that he could find!

We headed down to the townsite of Fernie to grab some of their romantic portraits.

Another one of Lisa’s amazing creations.

This shot makes me smile.

After the portrait session, it was time to actually get married!

Like I said, its a pretty good backdrop!

There was a bit of a break between the ceremony and reception, so the kids made sure to take full advantage of it.

And then we ran Corner Gas during the dance – good times!

If you get married at Island Lake, chances are that you’ll be working very closely with this immensely talented young lady. Sarah is the wedding coordinator at Island lake and was pretty darn good one at that I might add. Totally engaged, and totally on top of all the small details that make a wedding go smoothly.

The Island Lake kitchen and bar crew – seriously good at what they do!