After all of our guests had taken their seats it was time for Mr. Gazelle and I to make our grand entrance into our reception.
Almost immediately our guests started clinking their glasses and we were more than happy to oblige with a kiss.
Brother Gazelle was our Master of Ceremonies and he did a fantastic job. He’s one of the best, most natural and funny public speakers I know.
He kept us all entertained.
I figured that after all of the yummy appetizers at cocktail hour that our guests wouldn’t be quite ready to tuck in to the huge dinner we had waiting for them. This was a perfect time for a few toasts! Our Best Man kicked things off.
His toast was wonderful, sweet and heartfelt. He advised Mr. Gazelle to never forget that initial excitement when you first start dating someone. Even though I’m now his wife he told Mr. Gazelle to remember that I’m also still his girlfriend. With more clinking of glasses after the toast Mr. Gazelle and I kissed.
It was then time for my Maid of Honour to make her toast which was also sweet and funny.
Time to raise your glasses!
As my Maid of Honour came back to take her seat I gave her a big hug for her sweet words.
Our guests started clinking their glasses mid-hug so my Maid of Honour thought that kiss request was directed at her.
Surprise!
And now it was time to eat!
Were you surprised during your toasts?
*All photos courtesy of the amazing Sakura Photography*
Get caught up with the Gazelle recaps!
Walking on Sunshine: the little details
Walking on Sunshine: Cocktail Hour
Walking on Sunshine: the Gazelles Get Married
Walking on Sunshine: Posing Party
Walking on Sunshine: Our First Look
Walking on Sunshine: Guys Get Ready
Walking on Sunshine: Becoming a Bride
Walking on Sunshine: My Somethings
Walking on Sunshine: Getting Glam
Walking on Sunshine: to the Salon!
Walking on Sunshine: Step by Step
Walking on Sunshine: Last Night as a Single Gal
Walking on Sunshine: Our Rehearsal Lunch
Walking on Sunshine: We Rehearse
Walking on Sunshine: Let’s Hike Up a Mountain
Walking on Sunshine: We Arrive in Vancouver
Walking on Sunshine: Pre-Wedding Vacation
2 things.
1) I love the sentiment that you’re still someone’s girlfriend even if you’re also a wife!
2) I love love love your MOH’s spunk and the pictures it produces 
These photos are so beautiful. I have to say I freakin’ love that photo you and your MOH! I could totally see one of my girl’s doing something like that! So funny!!
I’m OBSESSED with your MOH, Mrs. G.that kiss was AMAZING
LOL. That kiss was HILARIOUS! And the look on Mr. G’s face is priceless!
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That is So funny!!! Made toast time entertaining I’m sure!
This was the first time I could really see your MOH’s dress and it is GORGEOUS. Major kudos to Mom Gazelle’s seamstressing talents.
I also love that your MC was someone close to you. So many DJs advertise themselves as MCs and that just feels kind of strange to me… why would I want a stranger speaking for us on our big day?
These photos are fabulous and really capture the joy of your wedding (great job by the photog in capturing everything)!
Ms. Gazelle, Calgary/Vancouver Age and Occupation: 32, Engineer Fiance's Age and Occupation: 32, Technology Analyst Engagement Date: September 3, 2010 Wedding Date: July 2011 Venue: Brock House Restaurant, Vancouver About Me: I am a marathon runner, cyclist, Ironman triathlete and beautiful shoe fiend who also loves kicking back and watching Glee. I grew up a bit of a nomad as I traveled around the world with my family, living everywhere from Australia to England to South America and Indonesia. I finally settled in Calgary a few years ago and met Mr. Gazelle who loves me even though we cheer for different hockey teams. We are planning a bit of a destination wedding in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia and we can’t wait to share the day with our close family and friends.
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