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I meet them separately in the morning and Andrew and Pam are both relaxed and friendly.   Even during the busy schedule of a full wedding day, I always have a sense from both of them that they are thinking of the people around them.  Caring for and serving others is just normal for them.

They had a beautiful, meaningful ceremony surrounded by sincere, good hearted friends and family at the Meeting House in Oakville.   They had the warm ambiance of a candle-lit ceremony and this great mood of friendliness and easy-going celebration.  I was not surprised in the least to experience this open, welcoming community of people that I first met at Jen and Jeff’s wedding.

A foot washing as part of their ceremony.  The same attitude of service to others and to each other that Jesus showed when he washed the feet of others:

Andrew spontaneously creating the helicopter dance with his mom –> this photo was saved by flash freezing the motion and camera shake from me laughing!  (she caught some serious air!!):

A slideshow video of the day:

I’ll add a few from Heather, my 2nd photographer in a few days!

I’m not sure why I doubt – but at every wedding, when I meet the bride in the morning, I am filled with reassurance and so pleased.   It’s not because everything is on time and Mirette looks fabulous and her dress is outstanding.

It’s her attitude.  … and Kwan’s attitude, when we touched base the night before and again this morning.   The plan to have, “All You Need Is Love” sung right after their joining was not lip service or a theme.  That really is their attitude.   I love your values, your attitude and your priorities, Kwan and Mirette.

The ceremony was at the Timothy Eaton church in Toronto:

Genuine happiness – they are now together:

There was a theme at the wedding and it was colours, with people mixing it up in a rainbow of tones, reflecting the 2 different worlds – Chinese and Egyptian – coming together.

Recognize this place from Kwan and Mirette’s engagement photos?    ….. this was great, getting together with friends in the wedding at a favourite hangout, between the ceremony and reception!

Jess and Derek and Faika were there.  Jess and Derek’s wedding in October was where we met Mirette and Kwan. – so 2 of our wedding couples together – and right after Heather and I  arrived , who came back to greet us – but a 3rd couple from last summer – Deb and Grace!    …… that was cool!

The dancing was a riot – so much fun and celebration!

The slideshow video of some wedding images:

He’s from North York.   She’s from KW.   They met in Japan, where they both live.

Tracey’s dad was dying with cancer.  He knew he wouldn’t last many days.   So he made a suggestion.

Two weeks before their announced wedding date, Tracey and Mike were wed in a small, living room ceremony in a Southampton cottage  -  in front of her dad.

In the last days of his life, Lorne Shantz saw the daughter he was so close with,  married.

Two weeks later, on Dec 5th, I joined friends and family celebrating Mike and Tracey’s 2nd wedding in as many weeks.

With a mad, impossible schedule, not enough days – and through difficult times, Tracey and Mike remain friendly, relaxed, easy-going and funny.  Their great attitude was like a guarantee that this wedding would be a happy celebration.   No plans, details or scheduling hiccups could change that.

A Japanese Wish Tree:

SMOOOOOTH! :

… and the wedding slideshow video: