Ceremony and reception, connected by a sun drenched dirt road and shaded brook that traverse Warwick Mountain. Freshly picked flowers. Local brew from Tatamagouche on ice. Handfuls of richly hued chanterelles picked from the surrounding woods. A four legged friend and a new addition to the family. An exchange of vows, the ringing of church bells. Hugs & handshakes, followed by a stroll through the water. An open bar. An open home. Laughter and tears over stories told and a roaring campfire to quell those open sky evening temperatures. As a Haligonian I love Halifax weddings, but it is nice to step away from the city and experience the richness of rural Nova Scotia. A wedding for the record books - one I’ll never forget.

As you travel along Nova Scotia's Sunrise trail you'll eventually find Caitlin's childhood home, tucked in from the road slightly but still basking in the sun. Brightly painted, it was graced by an abundance of flowers when I arrived in early September. The driveway slowly loops towards the back of the property, leading visitors towards a large barn that would serve as the backdrop for the wedding. Sheep tended to grass and chickens rummaged through windfall as friends and family set the reception tables and cut flowers for decorations. Barn cats and yard dogs. Massey-Fergusons and friendly sheep. Windfall and fresh flowers. The hustle and bustle of the kitchen and the serenity of the parlour. Situated in the far corner and overlooking the ceremony site was a fishing boat bearing Caitlin's name - its hull slowly being restored by her father. I'd found a small slice of paradise in rural Nova Scotia and immediately fell in love. As a photographer it is an absolute honour to photograph in a space where both inhabitants and visitors share a strong connection to the structures and the land they reside on. There are hundreds, if not thousands of details which help paint the setting at hand. A clear afternoon sky made for a beautiful ceremony and a clear night sky undoubtedly illuminated the path to an impromptu campground where guests were encouraged to spend the night. This is Nova Scotia.