It was special to see Nicky and Matt’s wedding day come to life. It’s no secret that we love The Calgary Zoo, but we are always so excited for couples who choose The Calgary Zoo as their wedding venue and we just know they will be in good hands.

We started the day with meeting both Nicky and Matt getting ready at the same AirBnB just floors apart from each other. They had both their bridal parties getting ready and totally in the mood to celebrate. Both Nicky and Matt have an eye for fashion and had some amazing wedding attire and details. During their first look they really took the time to take it all in, we so admire that as the wedding day can go by so fast so it’s nice to stop and take a moment to enjoy all the emotions and excitement that have come from all the months of planning.

We then headed to Bebo Grove for photos in the forest, it was a beautiful September day and Nicky and Matt’s friends were really fun. You could really see how happy they all were from Nicky and Matt and how much they loved seeing them together. When we got to The Calgary Zoo we were able recreate an old photo of Nicky’s Grandparents with Dinny the Dinosaur, who has been a fixture at the zoo since 1937! We also got to enjoy the beautiful zoo gardens before heading to their ceremony. We love seeing the guests enjoying themselves as they celebrate Nicky and Matt. We were lucky to sneak them out for some sunset photos in the gardens and conservatory. Being able in such a beautiful space after the zoo closes is such a neat experience, you can’t beat being out in the zoo in golden light when no one else is an around. Nicky and Matt’s first dance was amazing! We loved their choreographed dance and they looked so natural and happy, and it didn’t hurt that Matt had a pair of amazing colourful dancing shoes just for the occasion. We are so excited for these two as they continue life as a married couple, we hope the good times keep rolling for them!

Adele & Brenddan