Authentic Weddings by
BUMBLE & VINE PHOTOGRAPHY
HELLO! AND CONGRATULATION S
We are so happy that the search for your wedding photographer has led you to us!
We’ve been shooting weddings in Saskatchewan for a few years now, and each of those beautiful couples have taught us a little more about ourselves and this industry we love so much. We take those lessons and channel them into our continued education, upgrading our equipment, and improving the experience we provide going forward. This year one of those changes led to us offering a smaller package option for those who are keeping things simple and intimate. So please look around and ask us questions about our process, for tips on planning your day, or about our favourite local vendors - we will help where we can!
Matthew Candace
Who we are
Hey there! We specialize in lifestyle documentary wedding photography. You might be wondering what that means and how it’s different from posed portrait photography, so let us break it down for you.
Posed Portrait Photography is all about setting up the perfect shot. Think of it like a classic painting—every detail is meticulously arranged, and the photographer guides you into specific poses. This style results in beautiful, polished images where everyone looks their best.
Lifestyle Documentary Photography, on the other hand, is where we shine. It’s all about capturing the real, unscripted moments of your big day. Instead of directing you to pose, we blend into the background and photograph the natural interactions, emotions, and little details that make your wedding unique. This approach tells the genuine story of your day, highlighting the spontaneous laughter, joyful tears, and heartfelt hugs that you’ll treasure forever. We do take time for proper family photos and will help guide you through activities for party and couples photos, but otherwise we’re behind the scenes.
So, if you’re looking for photos that truly reflect your personality and the authentic feel of your wedding, you’re in the right place.
8 HOUR | $3800
Engagement Session | Two Photographers on Your Wedding Day | Digital Images | 8 Hour Coverage
One 16x20 Print and 100 4x6 Prints
Our full wedding package includes an engagement session, as well as coverage from the time you spend getting ready on your wedding day until those first few dances are done. We shoot every wedding with two photographers, and we have the experience to make sure we capture those sweet candid moments between the big planned ones!
You will get all of the digital images from your wedding day. We take around 2000 shutter clicks between the two photographers, and when we’re done pulling out the blinks, duplicates, and test shots, each wedding gallery will have at least 600 great images - plus the fun shots from your engagement session. Those final images are carefully & individually edited and they are yours to keep for print anywhere, any time. Our prints are ordered through a professional studio lab here in Canada with exceptional detail and colour quality.
We are insured, both shooters carry back up equipment, and we’re ready to follow you anywhere!!
*A $500 deposit is due to book the date and the remaining balance must be paid in full 48 hours before shooting begins on the date you have booked.
This package comes to $4218 after taxes have been added
4 HOUR | $2500
Two Photographers | Digital Image Gallery
Up to 4 hours coverage of the ceremony and formals
Our half day wedding package includes coverage of your ceremony as well as the organized family and formal sets. We shoot every wedding with two photographers, and we have the experience to make sure we capture those sweet candid moments between the big planned ones!
You will get all of the digital images we create (minus the blinks, test shots, duplicates etc. - approximately 300 in those four hours) uploaded into an online gallery that you and your family can download from. Those final images are carefully edited and they are yours to keep for print anywhere, any time.
We are insured, both shooters carry back up equipment, and we’re ready to follow you anywhere!!
*A $500 deposit is due to book the date and the remaining balance must be paid in full 48 hours before shooting begins on the date you have booked. This package comes to $2775 after taxes have been added
ELOPEMENT | $1700
Two Photographers | Digital Image Gallery
Up to 2 hours coverage of the ceremony and intimate formals.
Our elopement wedding package includes coverage of your ceremony as well as an intimate session with you and a few friends. We shoot every wedding with two photographers, and we have the experience to make sure we capture those sweet candid moments between the big planned ones!
You will get all of the digital images we create (minus the blinks, test shots, duplicates etc. - approximately 140 in those two hours) uploaded into an online gallery that you and your family can download from. Those final images are carefully edited and they are yours to keep for print anywhere, any time.
We are insured, both shooters carry back up equipment, and we’re ready to follow you anywhere!!
*A $500 deposit is due to book the date and the remaining balance must be paid in full 48 hours before shooting begins on the date you have booked. This package comes to $1887 after taxes have been added
Engagement SessionS with Candace
Included in our 8 hour wedding package is a gifted engagement session with Candace, the day-to-day face behind the Bumble & Vine wedding team.
I am often asked if I can remove it to save money, and I get it. I totally get it! We live a cable-free, minimal expense lifestyle and we’re still cutting back where we can around here. But, with that being said, I am going to try to break down the value of the engagement session to both you and I despite the fact that it doesn’t cost a thing toward your booking.
The engagement session is a trial run for all of us. It gives us a chance to spend a little time together before your big day without pressure or expectations, and to get to know each other better. The main purpose for me is seeing how you move together as a couple. Seeing how you interact and fall together will help me better plan for locations and prompts for getting great shots on your wedding day. And the benefit to you is seeing the results of my instructions and suggestions. You can see the finished product from something that may have felt very awkward at the time, but looks amazing on camera. When we arrive the morning of your wedding, we’re all comfortable with each other and our time throughout the day will be so much more relaxed.
While I won’t force you to come along for an engagement session, I also can’t recommend it enough for the best results. Even if we only sneak away for 45 minutes, it goes a long way toward the images we’ll create on your wedding day!
- Candace
Getting Ready
The hours before the weddings are a special part of your day. There will be laughter, tears, stories told, and so much happiness. It’s meant to be relaxing, and having a trusted friend or family member in charge of handling problems and questions as they arise can make a world of difference for you both.
Location is key. Soft, bright sunlight makes for gorgeous pictures, and a light cozy atmosphere. The people around you during the hours you’re getting ready should be there to support you and eliminate the chaos or stress. Carefully choose the loved ones you want with you during those busy hours.
We move between snapping pictures of each partner with their party and the staged details in the next room. We love to include both halves of the couple if we have enough time to travel between them! We make it a smooth back and forth transtition that captures everything.
Have Questions?
Ask your vendors! We’ve been to dozens, some of us even hundreds of weddings and are full of information and tips to help. We can talk timelines, lighting, locations, etiquette or even decor bringing a decade of experience to your planning process.
Choosing a Wedding Day Photo Timeline
Kirstin Patzer, Three Strands Wedding Design
Planning times for everything to happen on your wedding day can be a stressful job. You want to make sure that there’s no awkward gaps in the day for your friends and family....we’ve all been to those out of town weddings with nothing to do for an entire afternoon. At the same time, you want to make sure you have plenty of time to finish each event without being rushed. The week before I got married, I kept having this dream that I was in my wedding dress finishing the decor in the church while all the guests were starting to arrive. Thankfully, I woke up and everything was OK. But it stressed me out so much that I still remember it vividly nearly eight years later!
While I won’t give all my timeline advise away for free, today I wanted to write a bit about choosing when you do your main photo session for the day. Let me just start by saying, there are a crazy amount of photo sessions you can include! Most photographers will include shots throughout the day: getting ready, the ceremony, a family session, a wedding party session and the reception. To this you can add first looks, couple only sessions, sunset sessions, night photos and anything else you can think of! You’ll need to decide with your photographer, which sessions will work best with your venue, time frame and budget.
I’m going to address the main chunk of photos, which is your wedding party and couple session. There are basically three ways to plan this, and I’m going to outline the pros and cons of each. Here we go....
Traditional
By far the most common way to schedule your photos is between your ceremony and reception. This time-slot is great for the couple. You can spend
your whole morning taking your time getting ready. If you like the tradition of not seeing your spouse until the momentous walk down the aisle, then this works perfectly. Since most ceremonies are in the early afternoon, taking photos afterward allows photographers to avoid working with the dreaded noon hour light.
The only real con is that your guests have a big break in the middle of the day. Since it’s so common, most people don’t think twice about it anymore, but it really is rather awkward for your friends and family. Local people have to dedicate an extra several hours of their Saturday to sitting around in their wedding clothes. Out-of-towners have to try to find something to do in an unfamiliar town in those same uncomfortable wedding clothes. Maybe I just need to buy more comfortable wedding clothes!
Summary: Great for you, not as great for your guests.
First Look Morning Session
This is becoming more and more popular with couples. And why not? First look sessions ooze romance! Many couples say that a first look in the morning doesn’t take away the breathlessness of that first glimpse down the aisle. This timeline works out great for your guests as well since they can move right from the ceremony into cocktail hour. I would suggest leaving any extended family shots until after the ceremony....it’s just too hard to get all those people there early. The downside is that for good lighting, you want to go earlier in the morning. But that means getting ready early and the day can become pretty long for the wedding party. You might also want to schedule a hair and makeup touch-up before you head down the aisle.
Summary: Super romantic, and great for your guests. Long day for the wedding party.
End of the Day
Brunch and lunch receptions are gaining popularity the last several years as a great alternative to dinners. I could go into all the reasons for that, but that’s another post! As photos go, this may be a way to get the best of both worlds. Your guests can move right from the morning ceremony to the reception with no awkward waiting. You still get to save your first look for the ceremony. And your photographer can take as long as they like to work with the beautiful lighting that comes later in the day. You do have to get ready early in the day, which can be tough if you’re not a morning person. And you’ll also want to have a touch-up of hair and makeup before photos. Oh, and beware of the dangers of eating before photos!
Summary: Great for guests, traditional first look, and flexible for photographers. But you’ll have to set an alarm!
So there you have it! Hopefully that leaves you with a clearer idea of what will work for you. You want your photos to be relaxing and fun. The most important decision you’ll make about your photo session is choosing a photographer who suits your style and personality. A good photographer can make you look good in almost any situation. If planning your timeline is stressing you out, it might be time to hire a wedding planner!
Kirstin Patzer Three Strands Wedding Design
306.741.4601 www.threestrands.ca facebook.com/threestrandsweddingdesign
DETAIL PHOTO Tips
We try to do our detail shots while everyone is moving around getting ready, so having all of your details gathered in one place makes these shots much more efficient. You will have better results, and we will have more time to photograph the fun!
SUGGESTED ITEMS FOR DETAILS:
Rings, flowers, jewelry, shoes, hair clips, letters, invitation, program, gifts, dresses, cuff links, borrowed & blue, perfume... anything that brings meaning to your day!
THE LITTLE THINGS PULL IT ALL TOGETHER
Think about having a bright and clear space to get ready in. A nice hanger for your wedding dress, and nice glasses for your juice. It is so many little things pulled together that make for clean, bright pictures. Time is also our friend. The more time we have at each location throughout the day, the more time we can take to capture details.
Should we do a First Look?
A first look is very common for couples now, and for good reason. It’s a few stolen moments right before the ceremony for just the two of you. Moments to say hello, steal a quick kiss, or steady your nerves and excitement for the ceremony ahead.
It’s a personal decision, and one you should consider carefully. The only tidbit of advice I can give, is that the photos are always perfection - full of sweetness and emotion.
If you have the time and family in attendance, we love a quick first look with parents and siblings too!
If you want something special that strays from tradition, consider getting ready together. If you’re eloping or you just don’t want to spend a minute apart on your wedding day, finding a quiet intimate space for the two of you to help each other get ready might be the perfect plan.
Nothing makes our hearts happier than a couple in love who aren’t afraid to follow their hearts. Even if it means doing things a bit differently.
Adventure?
We highly recommend it!
We have never once hiked or traveled to a gorgeous view and regretted it. Adding an extra hour to your wedding timeline can leave you with a chance to relax with your crew and end with some breathtaking pictures.
Old barns or pastures full of native prairie? Mountains and trees? Hilltops with a view that will leave you breathless? Let’s do it!
Travel?
Yes please! Our 8 hour package includes travel within 150 kms of Swift Current as long time is adjusted for us to make the trip in the same day. Celebrating further from Swift Current than that? We’re always up for adventure, so let’s talk timeline, accomodations, and travel rates!
What should we do about vendors at meal times?
We always recommend feeding your photographers, videographers, and any other vendors who will be with you for more than a few hours. It can take 45 minutes or more for us to go to a restaurant, and If we stay with you we can eat while you do so our cameras are ready to shoot as soon as everything resumes.
Do you have photo location advice?
Always! Haha.
If it’s a place we have been, like Cypress Hills or here in Swift Current, we will have a lot of great suggestions from experience. If we’ll be on family property or a park/city that we’re unfamiliar with, we can guide you to finding locations that will work best with the seasonal sunlight and travel distances, etc. There are a few things to look for in photo locations!
What can we do if the weather doesn’t cooperate?
We have a few options! If it’s windy we try to embrace that in our photos - it represents life on the prairies after all. We have fancy black and clear umbrellas to use in the rain, and we try to stay close to the vehicles when it’s super hot or cold outside so we can keep hopping in and out. We love the look of snow on a wedding day and can easily stay just a few steps from the warmth of the car! We are there to document your wedding day as it unfolds, and the weather is one small part of your story. We want to capture it the way we capture all of the other parts!
One more thing before you go...
...have fun
We’ve seen traditional wedding days, we’ve seen wild wedding days, and we’ve seen plenty of styles and personalities in between. But the one thing that stands out when I look back at the couples who made their wedding day their own; that thing is how much FUN a couple had together. I don’t think about how perfect the decorations were, and whether we got every single shot, it’s not as much about the love and family that we see in so many forms. It’s the couple themselves and the way they interact with each other and play throughout the day. Those are the photos we can’t stop looking at years later.
When we sit down to edit photos we love to see couples who genuinely enjoyed their wedding day from start to finish. It shows in our work when couples are having fun and are wildly in love, and we encourage you to plan your day to make the two of you happy, not feel pressured to include things that you think you have to do to meet expectations.
WHETHER WE’RE CHOSEN TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU OR NOT,
FROM US TO YOU, AS YOU CELEBRATE TWO LIVES LIVED IN LOVE & Cheers! Congratulations