Cape Breton Wedding Photographer | Michelle Campbell Photography
Florist | Seaview Flowers & Gifts, Inverness
Ceremony & Reception Location | St. Joseph’s Catholic Church & Hall, S.W. Margaree
DJ| James Gillis, Inverness
Dress Designer & Store purchased| Elegance Bridal, Chester & Felicity Bridal, Halifax
Wedding Cake | Tiffany Gallant
Catering| St. Joseph’s Parish Hall Committee
Other Details/Vendors | Wine glasses & carafes Walter’s Party Supplies (Sydney), Chair covers & backdrop frame Beautiful Linen Rentals (Halifax)
Pam & Greg would also like to extend their sincere thanks to Terry Young, Janice Young, & Wayne Tiller for generously providing the hall/reception decor and church flower arrangements; and St. Joseph’s Parish Hall volunteers for preparing & serving their delicious reception dinner.
Pam & Greg| Our Story
Tell us how you first met? We met through online dating, something neither of us thought we would ever do! I (Pam) had pretty much decided online dating wasn’t for me, as had Greg, (and as it turns out we were both thinking of cancelling our accounts) when Greg found my profile online and decided to contact me. He seemed interesting enough and we had some things in common so we spent a few days exchanging messages then decided to meet in person. Out first meeting was at The Shoe Shop in Halifax over drinks and cheesecake. Our first real date happen over a month later!
When did you know he/she was the one? Our relationship was slow to blossom. We both had the mindset that it wouldn’t work out based on previous online dating experiences. Thankfully we still decided to give it a chance because it turns out we were both wrong! We started out as friends, but as we spent more time together, we each discovered that the other person possessed the qualities we were looking for in a life-long partner. We really bonded over cooking and a shared love of good food! After meeting each other’s family and friends and getting to know more about each other’s past and upbringing, we knew it was meant to be.
Tell us about the proposal. Greg told me about a year in advance that we would be engaged in 2012, he just wouldn’t say when. During this time he was saving up to buy me the perfect ring (after getting ideas/suggestions from my girlfriends). Greg had originally planned a romantic weekend in Margaree, but his plan fell through when our weekend away had to be cancelled. Instead, we were having a quiet evening at home talking, sipping wine, and listening to music. We were talking about us and how amazing it was that we stayed together after such an uncertain start to our relationship. With that in mind, Greg went upstairs to look for something and l decided to go refill the toilet paper in the bathrooms. I met Greg on the stairwell with my arms full of toilet paper. He just wasn’t acting himself and seemed very nervous. He was partially hidden behind the wall on the landing when I heard something shut (which it turns out was the ring box that he was shoving back in his pocket). When I asked him what he was doing and what the sound was, he said “I just farted. Can’t you smell it?” I knew he was up to something but continued on my way to the bathrooms anyway. After I finished, I came back to the living room where Greg was still standing around seeming very antsy. At that point he said he couldn’t wait anymore and he got down on one knee and asked me to marry him. In the process of opening the ring box he used a bit too much force and actually snapped off the hinge! In the end, after I asked him if he was for real, I said yes.
Tell us the one thing you love most about each other. Greg: Pam’s ability to care for others. Pam: Greg’s passion and excitement for the things he loves.
If you feel comfortable, share with us something silly or quirky the other person does. Greg: Pam has a habit of playing with her top lip when she’s tired or stressed. Pam: Greg has an immense love for cows and all things cow-related. He’ll even “moo” when he sees one!
Besides getting married –‐ what’s the one thing you are looking forward to on your wedding day? We are both looking forward to having all our family and friends together to celebrate with us and all the memorable moments the day will bring. Greg is especially looking forward to seeing Pam in her wedding dress for the first time.
What inspired your décor or theme? We wanted to choose colors that were different from most other weddings. For us, using pewter grey with hot pink accents as our color scheme was classy and fun. Our goal is for a decor that is pleasing to the eye, but not overdone.
Are there any special details for your wedding day that are sentimental and if so why? The whole day will be special because it will be spend with our families and friends! But I will also be carrying my paternal grandmother’s wedding band with me that day (likely pinned inside my dress) as we were always extremely close.
What’s one thing you wish you would have known earlier in regards to planning? Just how many last minute details there are to take care of in the final 1-2 weeks leading up to your wedding day. It can be a bit overwhelming!
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