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The marriage of Laura Haley and Chris Heisler took place on June 28th 2014 at St. Michael’s Church in Douglas. Laura is the daughter of Tom and Penny Haley and Chris is the son of Vallerie and Ron Griese and Fred and Gina Heisler. Maid of honour was Jennifer Weller and bridesmaids were Justina Donohue, Michelle Campbell and Katie Donohue. Best man was Zack Ashick and groomsmen were Evan Johnstone, Kyle Delaurier and Andrew Witt. Ring bearer was the bride’s nephew, William Brown.

Laura and Chris would like to thank their family and friends for sharing their special day with them.

It wouldn’t have been the celebration it was without them.

They are presently residing in Fort McMurray, Alberta.

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Mr. & Mrs. Gilmore

At the Gilmore family home in Horton Township on a beautiful June 14, 2014. The ower gardens were in full bloom with Irish music playing softly. Rev L. Ballard welcomed family and friends to share in the joy of Don Gilmore and Yousra Zakrit as they exchanged their wedding vows. The couples children and a family friend were the attendants in the lovely ceremony. After the pictures were taken the guests enjoyed each others company over dinner hosted at Delicious Restaurant that had been beautifully decorated by Catherine of Brides and Blooms.

Don and Yousra would like to express their heartfelt thanks to everyone who came to celebrate their special day with them.

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Wedding Dress Shopping …has its own traditions These days, almost anything goes for wedding attire. Some people choose barefoot and bathing suits on a sundrenched beach. Others may create a theme with wacky outfits to match. Regardless of the fads and far out ideas, the traditional wedding dress is still the mainstay for many brides of all ages and cultural diversity.

We’ve asked wedding dress professionals for tips on how to ensure you get the dress of your dreams. Once you’ve already decided what you’re looking for in a wedding dress, you’re ready to find and make it yours. To

make shopping for your wedding dress fun, easy and painless, don’t wear out your shoes walking from store to store in hopes the dress will magically appear.

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decide when to shop You can’t start looking too early, but you can be too late. Remember that it could take several months for your dress to be ordered and shipped. After it arrives, you’ll still need several weeks for your seamstress to complete alterations.

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Your budget may play the biggest role in determining where you will shop. Will you shop at chains or small boutiques? How far will you travel to see a dress? If you want an expensive designer dress, you may have to travel to a major city to actually try it on. However, if you look, you’re sure to find quality shops nearby. Bigger cities offer a variety of shops and boutiques, which will carry gowns from a number of designers, but be prepared to pay for labels.

Online shopping is a growing option but be careful. Make sure your dress is sized correctly. This is best done by actually trying it on, which is an option you won’t have. And, if you’re not careful, you could seriously regret your decision and spend double the money buying a new one.

Though many dress shops don’t ask for an appointment, it’s still best to make one anyway. That way you won’t have to wait around for an hour while the consultant helps other customers ahead of you. People with appointments will always come first.

Chain stores may not provide the same level of personal service as a boutique, but those stores will always have another location somewhere nearby, and you can always go to the other one.

Some shops will not let you browse freely through the gowns. They’ll ask you for a description of what you’re looking for and then bring you gowns they think match it. If you would rather see everything yourself, it’s best to call and ask first.

If there is one near you, big box stores are excellent places to find gowns. They offer dresses to fit every budget, and will usually let you browse through the gowns as long as you want and try on as many as you want.

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Take a few snapshots

of the dresses you love the most so you can keep a record of them. Otherwise it will be impossible to remember the details of every dress you try on.

Having photos helps you remember and compare them later so you can narrow down your choice.

If you can’t take photos, keep a list of the designer and dress number or name so you can look them up online and save photos that way.

Remember to pace yourself

and silhouettes, but don’t rule out gowns of a specific type because they don’t have every detail you want.

You can always have it altered. A good seamstress can do wonders but remember that seamstresses often charge a whole lot for little things, so if you want to change many things about your gown, you may be better off continue your search. Also keep in mind that most of the time, the same dress can be ordered in various colors. Don’t pass up a dress just because it’s stark white and you want champagne, check to see if it’s available in champagne.

Don’t let anyone talk you into anything.

This is not about a consultant’s commission, it’s about you and your dress to look beautiful. Some sales people will have a genuine interest in helping you find the dress of your dreams. But don’t take a chance, and stick to your own opinion and that of the people you take with you.

Don’t be discouraged

Trying on dresses can turn into a time-consuming experience, and it can also be a workout, so make sure you bring a bottle of water or other hydrating beverage. Just be sure to keep it away from the dresses.

Bring photos of dresses you found online or in magazines, if you have any. Even if they’re dresses made by another designer, the shop you’re in may be able to help you look for something similar. A lot of chains have styles that look like dresses by an expensive designer as a cheaper alternative for brides with smaller budgets.

Bring your accessories,

such as shoes, veil, or jewelry. If you plan to wear it on your wedding day, you’ll want to make sure the dress you choose goes well with it. Keep in mind this might narrow your options.

Do some research

‌so you know what you are looking for. Look at choices for length, sleeve style, necklines, waistlines, and trains. Check what’s possible for certain fabrics

It’s normal to try on many, many gowns during your search. It’s better than making a rash decision you’ll regret later. You may even find your dream dress shortly after you start looking, but it’s most likely something you’ll realize later, after looking through many other dresses that didn’t compare to the one you found in the beginning. Expect to try on anywhere between 30 and 150 dresses before finding the final one. Some women try on hundreds. “It’s normal to shop for months and try on many dresses before you find the one that is right for you.�

It pays to shop around When you find the dress you want to wear on your special day, take time to shop around for competitive prices before you make your purchase. You might even find the dress you want on sale for considerably less than full retail.

Remember to have fun!

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Casandra (Casey) MacDonald and Daniel (Danny) Cole joined together in marriage on August 30th, 2014 with family and friends in an outdoor ceremony near Stony Plain, Alberta. The bride is the eldest daughter of Jack & Lorraine MacDonald and grew up in the Ottawa Valley just outside of Eganville.

The groom, the youngest son of Barry & Edith Cole is from Spruce Grove, Alberta, where the couple currently reside with their two sons, Isaiah (8) & Andrew (5). They met at a recording studio where Danny was working and Casey was visiting. The rest is history, when a year later Danny arrived in Ontario and they trekked across Canada together from Casey’s home at Mac’s Ce-dar-est to Edmonton, where they began their lives together. The rings that the couple exchanged, were handcrafted by Touchwood Rings in BC and along with crushed abalone shell from Cozumel and quartz from Algonquin Park, they incorporated cedar from the MacDonald land near Whitetail Golf Club. The dress was designed by the Bride and made from felt and silk, created by Judith Dios who is also from British Columbia. The dÊcor was a funky outdoor Bohemian vibe with multi coloured ags hanging from the massive tent poles, hand-painted signs throughout the grounds, mason jars, blue glass, cedar and sunowers; many grown by the couple and the rest harvested by the bridal party the day before the wedding. Prior to the wedding the couple had a pre-honeymoon in the Bahamas where they went on a Yoga/Wild Dolphin adventure retreat. Danny & Casey Cole along with their parents would like to thank everyone who attended and especially all of those that travelled a great distance to celebrate with them as well as all of their wedding party and family for their tremendous support.

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But don’t make the mistake of taking your mother, your maid of honour, your bridesmaid, your other bridesmaid, and your other bridesmaid’s little sister.

Not only will they get in the way, but none of them will agree on anything.

Most likely, at least one of them won’t like whatever dress you’re trying on.

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Steve and Patricia Burgess of Pakenham are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kelsie Erin to Mark Joseph Pecarskie, son of Michael Pecarskie of Barry’s Bay and Donna Pecarskie of Combermere. Their wedding will take place in October 2015 at the bride’s family farm.

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Rick and Christine Davis of Arnprior are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Ashley Davis to David Ricci son of Frank and Enza Ricci of Ottawa.

Wedding to be held on September 19, 2015 at St. Anthony’s Church in Ottawa.

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Wedding ring tradition has changed over the ages Wearing a wedding ring has been a symbol of love and devotion for centuries. In most western cultures, it’s worn on the fourth finger of the left hand, aptly known as the ring finger.

Though wedding rings also represent a multibillion dollar business, there are many differing beliefs on when this age old tradition actually started. Some suggest the oldest recorded exchange of wedding rings was in ancient Egypt, about 4,800 years ago.

Sedges, rushes and reeds were twisted and braided into rings for fingers as well as other decorative

accessories worn by the women of the day.

The circle has long been known as a symbol of eternity, with no beginning or end, in many ancient cultures, including Egypt. The hole in the center of the ring also had significance. It wasn’t just considered a space, but rather a gateway, or door; leading to things and events both known and unknown.

To give a woman a ring signifies never-ending and immortal love.

Braided rings of reeds didn’t last very long and

soon were substituted with rings made of leather, bone or ivory. The more expensive the material, the more love shown to the receiver; the value of the ring also demonstrated the wealth of the giver.

The Romans eventually adopted the ring tradition but with a twist of their own. Instead of giving a ring to a woman as a symbol of love, they used them to signify ownership. Roman men would “claim” their woman with the giving of a ring. Roman betrothal rings were later made of iron and called “Anulus Pronubus.” They symbolized strength and

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permanence. It is also said that the Romans were the first to engrave their rings.

It was not until about 860 A.D. that Christians used rings in marriage ceremonies. It was not the simple plain band of today, but was usually highly decorated with engraved doves, lyres, or two linked hands. The Church discouraged decorative rings as being ‘heathenish’ and, around the 13th century, wedding and betrothal rings were considerably simplified. With a simple, more spiritual look rings became known as a “symbol of the union of hearts.”

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Murray and Donna Mudd along with Don and Joyce Trafford are pleased to announce the engagement of the children Melissa and Chris. Wedding is to take place in the summer of 2016.

Nancy & Norm Schultz are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Randy to Meredith Ross the daughter of John and Jill Ross of St. Thomas.

The Wedding is to take place March 2015 on a sandy beach in the Dominican Republic.

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Nathan & Mary Harris are pleased to announce the engagement of their son, Zachary to Angnakuluk Maria Friesen, daughter of Michael & Joan Friesen. Zachary & Maria fell in love in Canada’s arctic where Zachary has worked for the past 4 years. The wedding is planned for August 8th in Rankin Inlet, Nunavut R0013106125

Andy and Lynn McLaughlin are pleased to announce the engagement and upcoming wedding of their daughter Jodie Kathleen to Chad Robert son of Ms. Heather Ritchie and Mr. and Mrs. Bob Ritchie. Ceremony will take place in Renfrew, on June 20, 2015.

Announcing our celebration of love when we, Kourtney Dewar, daughter of John and Lynda Dewar and Gary Haybecker, son of Gary and Karen Haybecker, pledge our love as one on Wednesday October fourteenth, two thousand and fifteen. A beach front wedding at the Grand Bahia Principe Coba, Riviera Maya, Mexico. R0013107759

Mike & Phyllis Hisko are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Jody to Amanda Smith daughter of Ken & Olwen Rousseau. Wedding to take place July 18, 2015.

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The Vein of Love Throughout history wedding rings have been worn on different fingers, even the thumb, and on both the left and right hands. A tradition believed to have come from Roman times says the wedding ring is worn on the left hand ring finger because it was thought that a vein in the finger, known as the ‘Vena Amoris’ or the ‘Vein of Love’ was directly connected to the heart. Science has since proven this to be false. Regardless of the facts of anatomy, the myth is still regarded by many hopeful romantics as the number one reason rings are worn on the fourth finger.

There are other theories behind the ring being worn on the left hand. Early Christian marriages had a ritual to wear the wedding ring in the third finger. As a priest recited during the binding ,”

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Gary and Anne McIntyre, Sandpoint, are delighted to announce the engagement of their son Adam Michael to Kelly Anne, daughter of Tony and Sharon Barnes, North Sydney, Cape Breton. The wedding will take place on July 18th, 2015 in Halifax, Nova Scotia where the happy couple resides.

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Cavanagh – Harrower

Mrs. Christine Cavanagh and the late Cecil Cavanagh of Kinburn are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kendra Alicia to Michael William Harrower son of Mr. and Mrs. John Harrower of Painter, Virginia.

The wedding will be held this spring in Kinburn.

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In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit”, he would take the ring and touch the thumb, the index finger, and the middle finger; then, while uttering “Amen”, he would place the ring on the ring finger, which sealed the marriage.

A more practical theory is that the soft metal (traditionally gold for wedding rings) gets less wear and tear on the third finger of the left hand as most of the world is right handed. The fourth finger on the left hand is probably the least used finger on a person’s hands. The smallest finger, the pinkie, provides less surface area to decorate, which may have motivated people to use the next finger, which is roughly the size of the other fingers.

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Jim and Beth Cavanagh of Kinburn, along with Don and Lynn Wilson of Woodlawn, are excited to announce the engagement of their children Ashley Elizabeth Cavanagh to Troy John Wilson. Wedding to take place October 2015.

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Paul and Louise Neville and Barry and Jane Enright are thrilled to announce the engagement of their children Kathryn Patricia and Sean Patrick. The wedding will take place on August 15, 2015 at St. Michael’s Church in Douglas. We are looking forward to an exciting year ahead!

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Ricky and Lisa are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Sheena Anne Plouffe to Corey Joel Renwick, son of Rod Renwick and Carlotta Cross.

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Make your engagement photoshoot a success Engagement photos vary depending on the couple. Often reserved for save-the-date cards and now commonly used to spruce up wedding websites, engagement photos can range from formal shoots in which couples are dressed to the nines to more laid back shots featuring couples in more everyday attire.

to. Once couples have settled on a style for their photoshoot, there are additional ways to ensure the session is a success.

When planning an engagement shoot, couples should give themselves carte blanche with regard to style, as the photoshoot need not follow many of the more accepted rules that the wedding itself will ultimately adhere

• Find a photographer who shares your sensibilities. Photographers can vary greatly in style, and an engagement photoshoot will be most successful when couples find a photographer whose style matches the theme they are looking for with their photoshoot.

You likely would not hire a nature photographer to photograph a basketball game, so don’t hire someone who

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specializes in posed shots if you want your photos to be more lively and spontaneous.

Before you hire anyone, ask for samples of each photographer’s work to be certain you’re getting someone who has experiencing shooting the type of photos you want to take.

• Solicit ideas from the photographer.

Some couples already know exactly where they want their engagement photos to be shot and which poses they want to be arranged. However, many couples have little or no experience with professional

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Jack Dillon and Diane Dillon of Renfrew are happy to announce the forthcoming marriage of their granddaughter, Kirstyn Gillott, daughter of Mark and Lisa Gillott of Kingston to Andrew McFarland, son of Brian and Nicole McFarland of Odessa. Wedding to take place on August 22, 2015.

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Gordie and Susan Verch are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Kaitlyn Verch to Brad Farrell son of Blair and Lana Farrell. A Summer 2016 wedding is planned.

Henry and Sharilyn Plascott of Pakenham are elated to announce the engagement of their daughter Stephanie to Derrick, son of Anita and the late Eric Schubrink of Stewartville. A beautiful Fall wedding celebration for September 5, 2015 to be held at the Mill of Kintail, reception to follow in Pakenham.

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• Avoid studio shots. Many couples prefer their engagement photos be taken somewhere they have a personal connection to, such as the sight of their first date or a park they frequently visit.

Studio photoshoots might provide the best lighting, but couples have no connection to such spaces, and down the road they may regret not taking the photos in someplace that’s a little more meaningful. In addition, a photoshoot outside the studio affords couples and their photographer more opportunities to experiment and improvise, which can produce a wider array of shots than a studio photoshoot is likely to deliver.

• Don’t forget candid shots. Candid shots make the photoshoot more fun and loosen couples up a little bit. Many engagement photos will never be seen by anyone other than the photographer and the couple he or she is shooting, so don’t be bashful during candid shots for fear of being embarrassed down the road. Have fun with the candid shots, and your other photos are likely to come out better as a result.

Ray and Bonnie Hamilton are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Lindsay Hamilton, to Andrew van Wyk, son of Wayne & Lori van Wyk. A June 2015 wedding is planned.

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photoshoots, and such couples should solicit ideas from each photographer they are considering hiring. A skilled and/or seasoned photographer should propose several ideas. Be wary of photographers who offer little input, as you may ultimately be dissatisfied with their work once the shoot has come and gone.

An engagement photoshoot should be fun and reflect the personalities of the couple. A few simple strategies can ensure couples’ shoots accomplish both of those things.

Tanguay – Kearns

Ben (Jr) and the late Shelley Tanguay of Arnprior are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Stacey to Jordan, son of Mark and Darlene Kearns of Quyon. Sadie is thrilled and excited for her mom and Jordan to marry.

Wedding will take place in Arnprior on June 27, 2015.

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Factors to consider when choosing a wedding photography package • Engagement photoshoot: Couples who want to Couples must make a host of important decisions when planning their weddings. Some decisions, such as do an engagement photoshoot may want to negotiate such a shoot into their photography package. Some choosing a venue to host the reception, require more effort and research on the part of couples than others. agencies include engagement shoots in their packages while others do not. If the engagement photoshoot One decision that couples must make carefully is on your list of needs, then look for an agency that concerns the photography package they choose provides such services as part of its packages or for their ceremonies and receptions. Wedding agencies willing to include the engagement photoshoot photographers play a big role on a couple’s big day, for free or for an added fee. and it’s important that men and women about to tie • Party size: The number of people on the guest the knot consider a host of factors before choosing list should factor into your choice of wedding the men or women they will ultimately task with photographer. If your guest list is especially large, visually documenting their wedding days. then you might want to consider hiring two or more

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Joyce & Don Trafford are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie Elizabeth to Dustin Jacob, son of Danielle & the late Roger Payne.

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photographers to document the day. Many agencies offer separate packages for couples who want one photographer and couples who prefer two or more photographers, so it pays to examine the price differences between such packages to see if more than one photographer can fit into your budget. Couples with relatively small guests lists can typically get by with just a single photographer to document their ceremonies and receptions.

• Travel: When discussing a wedding photography package, ask how much travel is included in the package. This is important for couples whose ceremonies are in a separate location from their

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Rob and Elizabeth Dodge of McNab/Braeside Township are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Katie to Josh Scheel, son of Arlene Scheel (Randy Beck) of Woodlawn and Paul Scheel of Shawville, Que. Wedding to be held June 13, 2015 in Pakenham.

Duane and Shirley Unger of Bancroft Ontario and Tom Huppert of Ottawa and Lesley Gent of Arnprior are excited to announce the engagement of their children Andrea Lynn Unger to Michael Thomas Huppert. Wedding to take place February 2016 in Mexico.

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Noreen and John Mellema and Beth and Barry Melanson are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Tara Grace and Matthew James.

Wedding to take place at the United Church in Arnprior on October 10, 2015.

Evelyn and Kerry Reddy are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter Erica to Travis McCormick.

Travis is the son of Tracey and Paul McCormick of Arnprior.

Wedding will take place August 15, 2015 at Barnet Cottage Calabogie Ontario.

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Connie and Doug Legg are pleased to announce the engagement of their son Jordan to Megan, daughter of Colombe and Ron Holmes.

Wedding to take place July 24th 2015 at Perth Ontario.

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On September 19th 2014 at 6:00pm Natalie Heather Turcotte and Christopher Donald Morris were united in marriage by Mr. Keith Langly at Lago Bar and Grill in Ottawa. It was a beautiful crisp September day for their cocktail style wedding. The bride and groom planned this style of wedding to give their guests the opportunity to mingle and socialize without the restraint of having a sit down dinner. The theme was baseball, with yellow and grey accents, which perfectly complimented the bride and grooms style. Friends and family partied the night away until the last song was played.

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Emily Dawn Mann and Timothy Basil Jackson exchanged wedding vows on July 26, 2014 in a ceremony officiated by Father Kerry Brennan at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Renfrew, Ontario. Emily is the daughter of Karl and Theresa Mann of Renfrew and Tim is the son of John and Ann Jackson of Russell, Ontario. Friends and family from as far away as Indonesia, Texas and Sault Ste. Marie joined the couple on their special day. The beautiful bride wore a Maggie Sottero strapless fit and flare gown with a waterfall train and a veil edged in crystals. The bridesmaid wore royal blue cocktail length dresses accented with lime green bouquets. Standing for the bride were Maid of Honour, Abigail Vaillancourt-Vaughan (friend of the bride), and bridesmaids, Chantal Lajeunesse and Jessica Nanne (friends of the bride), Kate Jackson (sister of the groom) and Chanel Nakla (cousin of the bride). Standing for the groom were Best Man, Brian Burns (friend of the groom), and groomsmen, Matthew Daize and Charles Despres (friends of the groom), Matthew Mann (brother of the bride) and Patrick Jackson (brother of the groom). The flower girls, Madison McBrien and Mackenna Graves (cousins of the bride), wore long white dresses with pick up style skirts and royal blue sashes. They carried white baskets filled with lime green flowers. Wedding music was provided by Trisha DeCoeur (vocalist), Pat Maloney (organist) and Josie Plazek (violinist). Readings were done by Paul Plazek and Emily Jackson. The wedding dinner and reception were held at the Renfrew Armouries. Mark Cunningham (cousin of the bride) was the MC for the evening. Emily and Tim couldn’t have asked for a better day and would like to thank Ullrich’s Catering, BH Photography, Ray’s Flowers and DJ Paul Manwell. The couple are residing in Richmond, Ontario.

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Scott Angus & Diane Lacasse

Scott and Diane are pleased to announce their marriage.

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