They got married at Montreal Chinese Alliance Church – our church where Tim and I watched Sheila grow up – and threw a reception party at the Hall of Mirrors at the Musee de Beaux-Arts. It was a gorgeous, albeit hot, summer day and I give the bridal party much props for standing outside for some photos in their formal attire with the heat reflecting off the concrete and no breeze whatsoever to be had. I think seeing how radiantly joyful Sheila and Mikhail were to be married to each other put everyone in a great mood – heat, high heels and all. Here are some of our favorites from their wedding:

I love Laurin’s (Sheila’s sister and maid of honor) expression when she saw Sheila with her hair done and veil on for the first time:

She then had the limo drive to a Wendy’s pickup window to grab a quick bite before getting ready: