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CLOCKWISE FROM ABOVE: A softly coloured bouquet of Old English roses suited Kelsea's classic style; guests gave a sparkling send-off to the newlyweds; the bridesmaids braved their way to the church in freezing January temperatures. of pastel-gowned bridesmaids. Escorted by her proud father, Kelsea wore a fairy-tale frock of billowing snow-white tulle and held a matching bouquet of Old English roses to her breast. It was a vision of beauty that the groom, clad in a black Hugo Boss tuxedo, will never forget: "I got choked up seeing her walk down the aisle. Cliché, I know, but in that moment it all became real to me, and the magnitude of what we were doing really sunk in." If Kelsea felt surprisingly calm at the altar, she would experience her own similar moment of emotional overload at the reception: "Having all of our favourite people in the world surrounding us and seeing them all together in one room, all having such an amazing, fun time was something we will cherish forever. It was just an amazing feeling." 56 And no wonder the guests were in great spirits: They posed playfully with a set of props as a roving photographer snapped shots; a hotel-catered buffet filled the hall with hearty aromas of beef tenderloin, roasted chicken and butternut squash soup; a candy table laden with jars of all-white sweet treats beckoned; and a two-tiered lemon-and-hazelnut-chocolate wedding gâteau served as the day's proverbial icing on the cake. It was a perfect day, both bride and groom agree. The only experience that might possibly match it in their married lives could be the couple's plans to vacation each January in celebration of their anniversary. "After all," says Kelsea, noting once again the practicalities of a winter wedding, "it is the ideal time of year to get away." rw real weddings fall/winter 2013 p52-57_Kelsea & Tyler.indd 56 13-09-23 11:21 AM