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a real-life wedding
Years of friendship between Alena Stsiazhyna and Alexander
Krasnikov provided a solid foundation for romance to flourish.
Originally meeting through mutual friends, they enjoyed lots of
good times in the group before Cupid took aim during a road trip
and friendship morphed into love.
THE PROPOSAL
Celebrating their third anniversary as a couple, the duo planned
a special weekend filled with favourite outdoor activities. On
the last evening, they rode their bikes to a small beach to watch
the sunset. Alex had more than the vibrant colours of an
Ontario sunset on his mind--he had waited for the perfect time
to "pop the question". Alena describes the moment as
"unexpected, amazing, and very special".
PERFECT PEARING/PAIRING
Alena and Alex love the outdoors and imagined a relaxed, casual
wedding--Kurtz Orchards near Niagara-on-the-Lake was their
perfect venue choice.
Alena's brother, an illustrator, designed their invitation,
featuring a play on words, "The Perfect Pear".
Alex' mom and Alena's mom created a family tree with
framed family and childhood photographs hung on a large pear
tree. A conversation piece for guests at the wedding, it will be
treasured by the couple throughout the years.
Alena &
Alexander
CELEBRATIONS IN A PEAR ORCHARD
SUIT THIS PAIR PERFECTLY
PHOTOS: GEMINIE PHOTOGRAPHY