Glamnuptials: Strike the pose Part 1.

Last time we left off .... we were in the posing mode; first I strut my stuff, then it was Mr.Flamingo turn. Well, my girls (sister and cousin) were anxious to take some pictures so we got ready to strike the pose. Say Sex! (instead of cheese... its so much better - don't you think???)

I must admit that I seriously felt like a cut (Ctrl + C / Apple + C ) and paste (Ctrl + V / Apple +V) for all the pictures. I look like a porcelain doll with the same smile and position... and the people around me were photoshopped in. Guess thats what happens when ALL the pictures are taken in the same place.

Mommy and Daddy Flamingo

Daddy with Step-mother Flamingo

My sisters looked so glamorous on my wedding day. I was so happy that they really considered my theme and asked for vintage inspired hairstyles. They were perfect. Just how I like them.

Oldest sister

Older sister

Baby sister

Thats it... we only took pictures in the stairs. When we asked to take pictures in the grass, or somewhere else, he didnt want. Said that the sun was too bright and would create ugly pictures cuz of the shadows. WTF? Come on! Are you serious??? Plus, my mom had specifically gotten the grass redone in the front for wedding pictures. Didn't work out like she planned either.

Off to the church...

I love this next picture of my in-laws and Mr.Flamingos 2 little nieces. It was nice to have a "in-the moment" picture of them, since all the other pics were very calculated.

During the ceremony, my gals where having fun snapping pictures. Girls... I'm getting married, and I'm in front of you. :) Aren't they so beautiful? Someone even pointed out that they looked naked. Bad girls! Not in church!!!

Trying to get everyone together for a group shot was definitely not an easy task... but the outcome was great. Minus the couple of people not looking, or have their mouths open. Either way, I love this shot, we are one sexy group!

After the ceremony, we were off to take some pictures at The Manoir Globensky. I happened to get married on a holiday weekend which now that I look at it, wasn't the best idea ever. Saint-Jean Baptiste weekend (sort of like your Independence day à la Quebecois) is the most celebrated holiday here in Quebec. Filled with local artistes, fireworks and lots and lots of blue and white flags.

When I called the city to see whether I could take pictures at the Manoir, they told me there was no problem. I asked them again, knowing that it was a holiday and they reassured me. Well, as we arrived, the entranced was blocked and we couldn't get it. Security guards were blocking the road and told us we couldn't go cuz of the National Holiday. Crap Crap Crap!

I was furious... you have no idea. I specifically called to make sure there wouldn't be any problems... and then exactly what they said wouldn't happen - did! Luckily one of the organizer saw my worried face, and gave us a green light to snap some pictures fast. Don't you just love people like that... thank you sir!

(notice the blue and white flags in the background - hurray for national day ;) )

Trying not to push our luck too much, we snapped a couple of pictures. (and when I say a couple, I am not over exaggerating ;). One of the girls mentioned that there was a nice little bench across the street overlooking a river. I never noticed this little spot when I was looking for nice places for pics. Its like it was meant to be...so off we went.

Guys have nothing to worry about really. Simply smile and there you have it. When it came time for the girls to pose, we were checking our teeth, re-apply our gloss, fix our dresses....

But its worth it in the end...


Up next: The family and bridal party shots Part 2…

Images taken by : Ipi-events, and guests
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Previously:
Glamnuptials : Beauty Time
Glamnuptials : Prep Time
Glamnuptials : Ceremony Part 1
Glamnuptials : Ceremony Part 2
Glamnuptials: Bride Posing
Glamnuptials: Groom Posing
Glamnuptials : Le Gâteau
Glamnuptials : The Guestbook
Glamnuptials : Decor Elements
Glamnuptials: Giving our gifts
Glamnuptials : DAS aka Day after Shoot
Glamnuptials: Wedding Movie Trailer
Glamnuptials: Real Wedding Inspiration Board

Glamnuptials: Groom Posing

The morning of, the photographer stopped by the best man house to take pictures of the boys getting ready and snapping a couple of shots here and there. Both Mr.Flamingos parents were there as well to help him get ready for the big day.

Not many shots were taken, and the photographer didn't seem to catch the little moments/details that were so important to us. It felt like he was more in a hurry to be where the bride was at (this according to Mr.F)

To top things off... the pictures that he did take, were suggestions of the best mans girlfriend (in pink below) who happen to take our after wedding shoot since we were disappointed with our pro-pics. No pictures of the cuff links, of the bouts or any of those little details. Too bad, and so sad. We were really disappointed.


Could you believe out of all the pictures there is NOT one of the groom and the best man. I was heartbroken when I got my pictures because it meant a lot to Mr.Flamingo to share this special moment with his bestfriend. Plus, the pictures with his parents are nothing spectacular, but at least he has a picture with them.. whew!

But what can you do? ... NOTHING!!! whats done is done. So instead of getting worked up about it and think about the pictures that could of been, we look at the ones we do have... and looking at Mr.Flamingo all pretty in his suit - makes up for it for a good 5 seconds. ;)

Up next: The family and bridal party shots...

Images taken by : Ipi-events
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Previously:
Glamnuptials : Beauty Time
Glamnuptials : Prep Time
Glamnuptials : Ceremony Part 1
Glamnuptials : Ceremony Part 2
Glamnuptials: Bride Posing
Glamnuptials : Le Gâteau
Glamnuptials : The Guestbook
Glamnuptials : Decor Elements
Glamnuptials: Giving our gifts
Glamnuptials : DAS aka Day after Shoot
Glamnuptials: Wedding Movie Trailer
Glamnuptials: Real Wedding Inspiration Board

Glamnuptials: Bride Posing

Hello Hive! I'll start off by saying I'm pretending that I haven't been MIA for the last 4 months and will continue my recap posts where I left off. ;) Looking through my Glamnuptials posts, I realized that I've been writing all wrong. Going back and forth with no story line... "um hello, where's your head been flamingo?!?" I'm gonna get my act together and continue the recaps properly.

Looking through my Pro Pics, I select some shots I thought were pretty. Unfortunately I don't have many pictures of me. I don't know if it was because we were tight in time or because everything seemed to be overwhelming, but at least the ones I do have are awesome.

The next picture is my ultimate favorite shot. I remember how I felt at that exact moment. I literally took 10 seconds to let the whole day sink in... I was getting married and felt like a million bucks!

What I love about the next couple of shots is the angle they were taken in. I'm a fan of unique pictures and not to mention that they showcase my fake lashes rather nicely ;)

I loved our limo, a 1959 Bentley... exactly how I like them - 50s inspired vintage glamour. Apart from the fact that we didn't have AC, it was rather roomy and not to mention comfy. I definitely felt like a movie star.

At the reception, we rented vintage outdoor lighting and a bench to re-create a park in NYC circa the 1950s. It was only fair that I take the first shot to test it out. It passed the test and our guests loved the bench of love... :)

Up next: Its the grooms turn to pose...

Images taken by : Ipi-events
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Previously:
Glamnuptials : Beauty Time
Glamnuptials : Prep Time
Glamnuptials : Ceremony Part 1
Glamnuptials : Ceremony Part 2
Glamnuptials : Le Gâteau
Glamnuptials : The Guestbook
Glamnuptials : Decor Elements
Glamnuptials: Giving our gifts
Glamnuptials : DAS aka Day after Shoot
Glamnuptials: Wedding Movie Trailer
Glamnuptials: Real Wedding Inspiration Board