WATERCOLOUR FIESTA : WEDDING INSPIRATION

A few weeks ago I had the absolute honour of photographing this bright and fun styled shoot.  It has been a long time goal of mine to connect with local wedding vendors and to gain more wedding experience.  This shoot has been a loooooong time in the making and the actual day went by way too fast!  This is the result of a day of hard work, being creative and non-stop laughter.  And the best news...Emily from Bespoke Bride shared this shoot earlier this morning!

Many thanks to the amazing team who helped this idea of mine come to life...

Venue: Titas Mexican Restaurant
Coordination: ​Sublime Celebrations
Florist: AllInOne Party Rental Shop

Stationer: Tuktu Paper Co.

Cake: Coastal Cake Company
Rentals: Trend Decor
Wedding Dress: The Bride's Closet

Hair + Makeup: Scorpios Salon and Shelby Lynn Makeup Artistry

Photography: Julie Jagt Photography

I had first come up with this colourful idea for a styled shoot back in January so it has been a looooooong time in the making, but it was SO worth the wait.  This was my first styled shoot which is why I was super excited when Chanel from Sublime Celebrations came on board with her designer touches and eye for fabulousness!  I honestly don't think I could have pulled this off without her help.  If any of you are planning a wedding check her out.  Seriously.

Fun fact: some of you who have been reading my blog for a while now would know that I was obsessed with Target and completely heart-broken when they closed their doors Canada wide.  I bought this pinata when they were clearing out their stores and have been dying to use it ever since.  It's how I came up with the idea for this shoot ;)

A HUGE shout out to my girl Fern from the Brides Closet who lent us this gorgeous gown by Mon Cheri from their Enchanting Collection.  Those sequins and that lace - they really know their way into a girls heart.

Our models Evangeline and Brock met each other about ten minutes before I started shooting...can you say naturals?!  Brock is one of my oldest friends from high school and came out all the way from Vancouver to be here.  You two are the absolute best!

We have Scorpios Salon and Shelby Lynn Makeup Artistry to thank for adding the polished prettiness to our beautiful bride with their outstanding hair and make-up team.

 Christina from All In One Party Shop was the mastermind behind all the gorgeous floral arrangements for the day.  Aren't they just stunning?!

A fun-filled fiesta such as this wouldn't be complete without the most perfect location.  Titas Mexican Restaurant in Courtenay graciously gave us free reign of the place all morning!  Two words: bomb diggity. 

A few of my favourites...I could have shot these two in all this beautifulness all day if they'd let me.  Can I get an amen!

When Chanel had told me she had got Danielle from Trend Decor all the way from Victoria to join in on this fun day, I was absolutely smitten!  Her rentals definitely added that finishing touch we were looking for!

This cake tho!  When I had first emailed Makieke and Adam from Coastal Cake Company, I had sent it off with a prayer.  You could only imagine my excitement when they said yes!  One of my main goals for this shoot was to let everyone let their creativity fly.  I sent them the inspiration board and this was the beauty they came up with.  From the flower and succulents made of sugar to the ombre bottom layer with GOLD CHOCOLATE drizzle! this cake was nothing short of perfection.

Chanel worked so hard putting this table together to get it just right.  She searched forever to find the most perfect table which ended up coming from Shelby the make-up artist!  She stayed up the night before making it look perfect.  I'd say she did a fantastic job, wouldn't you?

Still can't get enough of this cake!

For those who know me well, you would know I am a sucker for paper goods and good design.  I was so thrilled when Laura from Tuktu Paper Co. agreed to make some paper goodies for the day, I literally jumped out of my seat and did a happy dance.  She did such a fantastic job!  The invitation suite, menus, name cards, thank you tags, bride and groom (novia +novio) chair signs and painted party time (hora de fiesta) sign were all designed by Laura!  SQUEEEEL!

I seriously can't thank everyone who was involved enough!  This was a dream of mine, and I'm still pinching myself because I still can't believe it came true!  Even though I'll be moving off the island in less than a month, I genuinely hope we all get the chance to work together again!  Much Love...jj xo

HOUSTON, WE HAVE A PROBLEM

Last night I was browsing away, working on my blog, when I made a move so horrifying it was a kin to a root canal.  I accidentally DELETED EVERY SINGLE PHOTO off my blog with the simple click of a button.

After the initial shock off what had happened - and realizing there is no reverse button- I stayed up until 5 am trying to fix as much as I could.  It's a lengthy process, but I'm hoping to have it all fixed by the end of the month.  So if you're coming to my blog and seeing nothing but giant white and grey X's instead of photos, that is why.  

Let's just hope this mistake doesn't set the tone for the rest of the week ;)

SUNSHINE AND ICE CREAM

This past weekend was Omar's last visit to the island (while I live here) so we finished it off with ice cream on the pier.  As we walked along the wooden boards - one hand cold from our treats, the other hand warm clasped within each others - we talked about our future as the sun shone brightly on our backs.  

We had had a little fight  disagreement earlier in the morning over something so small.  I realized as we walked that although we may not agree one hundred percent all the time, there's no one in this world that makes me happier than he does.  

And truth be told, I think I fell in love with him that much more that day.

SEALAND SCENIC FLIGHTS

Before I start this post, I just want to thank each and every one of you for your encouragement, love and support from my last post.  I've had an amazing four and a half years on Vancouver Island and am going to miss the little family of friends I've made while here as well as my two sisters and their families.  There has been too many wonderful memories to count, so many new experiences and opportunities - it just makes me even that more excited for this new chapter of my life.  I just wanted to say thank you and give you all a big, warm fuzzy hug!  Now that I've got that off my chest, onto the real post...

A couple days ago my sister asked if we could hang out since I'll be leaving the island in a couple of weeks.  The only obligation - she gets to choose what we do.  Fine by me!  In the midst of packing and getting ready to second shoot a wedding on Saturday, I wouldn't have had the time to plan something out!  So I sat and waited until she told me to come over.  What she had planned exceeded my expectations and was a wonderful way to say goodbye to the place I once called home.  The photos are a mix of my camera as well as iPhone photos :)

My sister works at SeaLand Aviation as well as SeaLand Flight across the street which hosts the flight school and the scenic flights (which is what we did).  If you'd like to book a flight for yourself (or enroll in their flight school - who wouldn't want to be a pilot?!) email my sister Angie at info@sealandflight.com or call 24/7 at 250-895-9089 for more information.  They also rent out planes for those who already have their pilot's license. How cool is that?!

I made asked my niece take this photo of me ;)

The crew with our pilot Ian!

Me and my back seat companion.

I know it's June, but...WE FOUND SNOW!

This is what Mt.Washington looks like from an airplane in case y'all are wondering ;)

All done!  And I only screamed once!

Happy Friday!