#Big Sky River: The Bridal Path

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Big Sky River: The Bridal Path - August 11th on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries

Tara, now settled in Montana and dating Cowboy Boone, works to bring their family lives together but tensions arise, as blending their families will be more of a challenge than anticipated. Starring Emmanuelle Vaugier and Kavan Smith.

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Big Sky River: The Bridal Path (2023, Peter Benson)

8/16/23

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THE PERMANENT RAIN PRESS INTERVIEW WITH EMMANUELLE VAUGIER

You are reprising your role as Tara Kendall in Big Sky River: The Bridal Path. Did you always hope to explore this character further? Did you have high hopes for a sequel when you filmed Big Sky River?

Absolutely! We had such a great time filming the first one. Everyone clicked and the chemistry was so good, I think we were all excited about the potential for a sequel.

How has Tara grown, personally, and adjusted to life back in Parable? Are there any doubts about leaving her life back in New York? 

Taking a leap of faith and making big life changes can be challenging. But when Tara sees all the positive signs around her… a sense of community, quality of life, healthy relationships, and a sense of peace… I can relate to how this would affirm you’ve made the right choice for yourself and your family. 

Tara and Erin have a beautiful relationship. What do you enjoy about their interactions, and working so closely with Cassidy Nugent?

Erin is the daughter Tara never had. Tara cares deeply for Erin, and they are very close, but there is a healthy boundary between their friendship and Tara’s role as a parent. Working with Cassidy is a treat, she’s a talented young actress and she always brings her A-game.

I know in this sequel, Erin will further struggle with where she fits in, with her father and I presume, Bethany, having a child of their own. How will Tara and Erin’s relationship be tested with this new revelation?

I think the tests that present themselves help Erin and Tara’s relationship grow and evolve. They learn to communicate more openly which not only strengthens their bond but helps Erin trust that she can have that with her father too.

How about having Sawyer Fraser (Fletcher) and John JJ Miller (Griffin) on set? Did you create that family atmosphere behind the scenes as well?

We definitely all bonded behind the scenes. Hard not to. Since we’d already worked together the year before, there was a level of comfort and a sense of family between us. 

You also got to work opposite Kavan Smith as Boone Taylor. How is he as a scene partner and person?

Kavan is one of the most genuine people I’ve had the opportunity to work with, on and off the screen. He’s also pretty funny… so there's always lots of joking around and laughter during our downtime. 

You didn’t have any initial chemistry read, so you really had to build that relationship and chemistry during filming; in these circumstances, how do you work with a new love interest to find that communication and comfort level?

Often times that’s the case and you just have to jump in and hope for the best. Kavan and I met a few times before we started filming. We got to know each other better and talk about some of our scenes. We’d worked together a bunch of years ago, but we didn’t really know each other beyond that.

What intrigues you about Tara and Boone’s connection, and what can you share about how their relationship has progressed in the sequel?

I love how open, honest and grounded their relationship is. They are met with some challenges and the script tackles them in a very real way.

These films highlight hard, real-life situations like divorce, widowhood, and blended families. What do you hope viewers take away from the movies and how it approaches these subjects?

I feel the movie handles these situations gracefully. I hope viewers can find comfort in knowing that they are not alone. Life throws curve balls at all of us, and what that looks like is different for everyone. 

You are an animal lover and an equestrian, so these films fulfill that love that you have for animals. Was that a motivating factor for you to sign onto this project? Can we expect more horse riding?

Ha! Having horses be a part of the film was a huge factor for me. I got to go to work every day and be surrounded by animals, it was magical! I do ride again in the sequel. I’m hoping that going forward we’ll see Tara and Boone on horses more often.

Peter Benson stars as Tara’s ex-husband, James, but is also the director of both films. How was it working with Peter and under his direction? Do you think his experience as an actor affects or maybe benefits how he works behind the camera and interacts with the cast/crew?

Peter was amazing. His experience as an actor definitely gives him an advantage when directing. He knows how to talk to actors, and how to communicate in terms that we can easily understand. There’s a shorthand. He has a great eye and is always very positive and supportive.

Did you film both in Abbotsford?

We did. We used the same location for Tara and Boone’s homes. It’s such a great property. I felt so lucky that that was my “office” for several weeks.

You founded The Fluffball Foundation and Relief Fund. Tell me about when that idea/passion became a reality for you, and the non-profits and charities that your sales and work support.

I’ve always loved animals, and I was looking for a way to give back. Naturally, animal charities were what I was drawn to. Initially, I hosted a small event at my home in LA back in 2010. We’ve raised money and awareness through online campaigns as well as our cocktail events for a variety of charities over the years. Best Friends Animal Society, The Animal Hope and Wellness Foundation, as well as Forgotten Horses Rescue. We’ve recently chosen to assist in raising funds and awareness for HorsesnHeroes.org in Ocala, Florida.

As you mentioned, you have a new partnership with Horses N Heroes. What can you tell me about them, and the exciting plans you have for future events?

We’ve just started working together, so we are still in the process of figuring out the details. But part of that is finding out what the organization needs in way of supplies, etc. to help keep things running smoothly and to ensure the young girls and retired horses are cared for. The program takes in retired show horses that will live out their golden years at the ranch, teaching young girls from a variety of complicated backgrounds, how to ride and care for them under the guidance and supervision of founder Mindy Morrow. 

You are of French Algerian and Italian descent; how important is your heritage and culture to you, and how do you stay connected with it on an everyday basis?

It’s part of who I am. Traveling and experiencing the culture first hand in those countries. That's when I feel most connected.

You love connecting with your fans, preferably off social media or at least have that face-to-face interaction. You’ve guested at Galaxy Con, Clexa Con, Dragon Con and Supernatural conventions in the past; how much do you miss these events? Do you have any upcoming appearances?

Meeting fans in person is always really cool. I love hearing how a particular show or role was meaningful to them and why. I’ve been so touched by many of the stories fans have shared with me over the years. I haven’t done a live event in probably 3 years. I’ll be going to my first one in a long while this coming September 21, 22 and 23 at the Salt Lake City FanX. 

When people tell you how much your work and your characters have impacted and inspired them, what does that mean to you?

The whole point of a performance, to me, is to move people. If I’ve impacted them in some way, then I’ve done my job. 

You joined TikTok in 2021. How has it been for you, navigating that social media platform?

I’m still figuring it out. Lol.

You’ve had an illustrious career so far, how would you say you’ve grown as an artist? What are the most important lessons you’ve learned in your industry?

The most important thing I’ve learned is how to say no. I have much healthier boundaries around my work and personal life. Balance is healthy. I’m happier. 

If you could be any ice cream flavor, which would you be and why?

Salted Caramel. Because I’m sweet… but I can definitely be salty!

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Thanks to Emmanuelle and Lesley Diana (The Promotion People). Big Sky River: The Bridal Path premieres Friday, August 11 at 9/8c on Hallmark. 

Photo credit (cover) to: Erich Saide

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tvrundown USA 2024.05.25

Saturday, May 25th:

(streaming shows): The Great Indian Kapil Show (netflix), The Atypical Family (netflix), The Fable (hulu)

(original made-for-TV movies): "Cruise Ship Murder" (LIFE, 2hrs+), "Big Sky River: The Bridal Path" (HALL, sequel, 2hrs)

(other highlights): Murdoch Mysteries (OVAtion), "I Am…" (theCW, "Steve McQueen", 2hrs), "Gaga Chromatica Ball" (HBO|MAX, Lady Gaga 2022 concert film)

(latenight "Toonami" [adultswim]): My Adventures With Superman (season 2 opener, new night), My Adventures with Superman (#2.02), One Piece (#17.040), Naruto Shippuden (#22.09), Dragon Ball Z Kai (#1.11), Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (#2.08 repeat), [episode titles at ToonamiNews]

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Big Sky River: The Bridal Path (2023)

Jahr: 2023 (August) Genre: Drama / Romantik Regie: Peter Benson Hauptrollen: Emmanuelle Vaugier, Kavan Smith, Peter Benson, Sawyer Fraser, Michelle Harrison, Helena Marie, Cassidy Nugent, April Telek, Lucia Walters, Josh Zaharia … Filmbeschreibung: Tara, die jetzt in Montana lebt und mit dem Cowboy Bun ausgeht, arbeitet daran, ihre familiären Leben näher zu bringen, aber es treten Spannungen…

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Friday, August 11, 2023 Canadian TV Listings (Times Eastern)

WHERE CAN I FIND THOSE PREMIERES?: THE COMMUNION GIRL (Shudder) BIG SKY RIVER: THE BRIDAL PATH (W Network) 9:00pm

NEW TO AMAZON PRIME CANADA/CBC GEM/CRAVE TV/DISNEY + STAR/NETFLIX CANADA:

AMAZON PRIME CANADA RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE THE SUPER MARIO BROS. MOVIE WNBA: CONNECTICUT SUN AT PHOENIX MERCURY

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NETFLIX CANADA DOWN FOR LOVE HEART OF STONE

FIFA WOMEN’S WORLD CUP SOCCER (TSN/TSN3/TSN4/TSN5) 3:15am: Quarterfinal - Japan vs. Sweden

NATIONAL BANK OPEN (SN) 12:30pm: Quarterfinals - Men's Day Session (SN1) 12:30pm: Quarterfinals - Women's Day Session (SN) 7:00pm: Quarterfinals - Men's Evening Session (SN1) 7:00pm: Quarterfinals - Women's Evening Session

MLB BASEBALL (SN Now) 6:30pm: Yankees vs. Marlins

CFL FOOTBALL (TSN/TSN3) 7:30pm: Roughriders vs. Alouettes

SUMMERING (Crave) 7:30pm: Four best friends on the brink of starting middle school realize their lives are about to change forever. On the last weekend of summer, they set out to make the most of it.

CEBL BASKETBALL (TSN4) 8:00pm: Eastern Conference Final - Scarborough Shooting Stars vs. Niagara River Lions (TSN4) 10:30pm: Western Conference Final - Calgary Surge vs. Vancouver Bandits

LEGENDS VS. MODERN ICONS (Cottage Life) 8:00pm: Examining the impressive features of two state-of-the-art airplanes and if the luxurious 1930s Boeing 314 Clipper has what it takes to keep up with today's innovative, ultra-comfortable, and eco-friendly Airbus A350.

JUST FOR LAUGHS: MARC MARON PERMANENT RESIDENT (CBC) 9:00pm: Marc Maron hosts a night of comedy.

LEGION OF SUPER-HEROES (Teletoon) 9:00pm: Supergirl must contend with a mysterious group called the Dark Circle as it searches for a powerful weapon held in the Legion Academy.

ALICE, DARLING (Crave) 9:00pm: Pushed to the breaking point, a woman enjoys some much-needed time away from her psychologically abusive boyfriend. However, when his vengeance is unleashed, it tests her strength, her courage, and the bonds of deep-rooted friendships.

GIANT POP-UP CONSTRUCTIONS (Cottage Life) 10:00pm: A squadron of craftspeople install a state-of-the-art indoor swimming arena in a luxury Las Vegas hotel.

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Kissing in the Rain

Summary: Pre-JW fluff, because the prompt of Clawen kissing in the rain sounded like something cute to write.

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It was crazy how little rain it took to have people run around to fInd a place to stay dry. Main Street looked like an anthill going mad, hundreds of guests fleeing off the streets, finding a store or a restaurant to take shelter in.  

Rain would often start falling on Isla Nublar with little to no warning, the sky letting a couple of thunders roar against the volcano in the far north side of the island, clouds covering the blue clear sky.

It was the moment Claire felt a drop running down her freckles that she looked up, her iPhone still against her ear. “I’ll call you back.” She hung up and hurried her step to the nearest roofed area, finding a decent spot against the window just outside Winston’s. 

People started pushing through, instinctively making her hold onto the person next to her, so she could keep her balance. It was pouring by then, water running down the street into the drains, leaving her heels completely drenched. 

Owen licked his lips and smiled to himself when he realized who was standing next to him, holding onto his bicep while trying to prevent her shoes from getting damaged. 

He had heard many things about the operations manager of the park: she was fierce and determined, not to mention extremely beautiful. He cleared his throat and offered a cheeky smile before teasing her. “Do you need help with your purse, darling?” 

Claire looked up from her feet and blushed, feeling how comfortable her fingers were around his arm. She slid them off, his skin missing their warmth already. 

“I’m sorry.” She offered before she fixed her jacket and cleared her throat. 

He laughed and shook his head. “Anytime.” 

Claire pursed her lips. “So what they say about you it’s true, huh?” 

“What’s that? That I’m extremely handsome and charming? Why, yes.” He smiled down. 

“Yes, exactly that.” She chuckled and shook her head. 

“The word on the street has you figured out all wrong, though.” He casually looked away, trying to find a better place to wait for this rain to pass. 

“A mean green witch who melts in water?” She curved an eyebrow. She knew what people thought of her, even when everything was said behind her back. 

He shrugged. 

“Alright then.” She looked away.

“Do you?” He asked casually. “Melt in water?”

She found his eyes and shook her head.

He looked up, watching those thick heavy raindrops as they fell down; there was no sign of them stopping anytime soon. “Well, Miss Dearing, would you like to go jumping puddles with me?” 

“Wha—” She felt him guide her to the edge of the little roof they were under. 

“We will get soaked, but it will be the best fun you’ve had in your life!” He smiled. “And it will get you back to your office.” 

Claire pursed her lips and looked around. She did have a meeting in an hour, and she was just wasting time there. 

Owen was the first one to step out of the roof, his hair and his body getting soaked in seconds, his white shirt hugging his strong muscles. He motioned for Claire to step out, his hand waiting for her. 

She hesitated for a second and slowly reached out, feeling him pull her into the rain and laugh. He started hopping about, avoiding the big puddles of rain and the small rivers running down the street. 

Claire was looking down at her feet as she took smaller steps, feeling the cold rain wash down her hair, her clothes completely glued to her flesh. She was biting on her nails, occasionally looking up to see the path Owen was taking. He was already halfway to the building.

The redhead took a misstep, but was quick to hold on a chair and avoid slipping down on her butt. It was her scream that made Owen turn around to make sure she was okay. 

He laughed, watching her jump around, skipping the puddles and almost going in circles. “You are already wet, c’mon!” He motioned with his head: she had nothing to lose.

He found his hazel eyes captivated by that woman, she looked like the most innocent creature on the planet under the rain; water melted ice, after all. 

She looked up and let her eyes make contact with his. She smiled, mirroring the one he was displaying. Claire blushed and looked away. 

Owen pushed his hair back, and after taking a deep breath he started walking back to her. Unpredictable weather called for unpredictable actions: he was letting his instincts guide him, control him. 

Drops of rain were dripping from the tip of his nose and his eyelashes were heavy. He didn’t stop walking until his body was pressed against hers, his finger tilting her chin up, and his lips kissing hers without remorse. He hugged her from her waist and lifted her up as she kissed him back, her legs bending until her heels almost touched her backside. 

It was like they had been waiting a lifetime to feel a kiss like that one. There was nothing overrated about kissing under the rain. She let her lips taste his lower one, her arms hugging his neck while he kept her up mid-air. 

After a second, he let her stand back on the ground. They were quiet, holding hands and heading to the other side. Claire giggled, feeling him sweeping her off her feet and carrying her bridal-style. He started running, smiling at the sound of her laugh. 

“Thank you.” She nodded once her feet were back on the ground and they had reached the Innovation Center. 

Owen nodded, a little out of breath, holding the door open for her. She stepped in and smiled his way. He smiled back, and rubbing his neck, he turned around and started running to the nearest monorail station. 

Claire went back to her office. She took her shoes off and fetched a towel so she could start drying her hair and then change for her next meeting. She couldn’t stop smiling to herself, blushing. That kiss sure had come out of nowhere, and from a stranger at that. She was trying to figure out how the need to slap him across the face had never come to her. 

She looked out the window, watching the streets completely empty. Claire almost never acted on instinct, but she couldn’t get the way he’d held her and kissed her out of her mind. 

She threw the towel on the couch and didn’t even bother with her heels. She had to go find him, not sure what she’d say or do, but she had to see him again. 

Claire rested her hand on her belly, trying to control the butterflies awakening. She turned the knob around and found him standing there, dripping down to the rug. 

“Hi...” He smiled; he was about to knock on her door. He’d figured out he would know what to say or what to do once he saw her again.

“Hey...” She smiled softly, stepping closer and feeling his hands on her waist, pulling her closer for a kiss. 

She closed her eyes and let her lips move gently against his. Her hands rested on his wet chest. They exchanged a smile against their lips, pulling away for a second of air. 

Claire curled her fingers around the soaked fabric of his shirt, and pressing their foreheads together, she took a couple of steps back, pulling him into her office. 

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We Do, - Tom Wilson

Cavity warning!

2176 words

“You ready?” His eyes starting to water for the hundredth time this morning, it was cute and justified. His baby girl was about to get married and she looked as brides do - beautiful beyond words.

  The only appropriate response is to cry his eyes out because despite this day being marked in the calendar for little over a year since you and Tom agreed on a date he wasn’t ready to give his little girl away just yet.

“Yes, dad and if you cry -I’m gonna cry then Anna will kill me for messing up her hard work before Tom even gets to see me,” Your eyes had definitely had started to water but it wasn’t at makeup ruining levels just yet.  Your dad took a deep breath and smiled largely his eyes still watery.

“Well, that just won’t do will it,” He winked before pulling out a hankie from his inner suit pocket to blot under his eyes and take some more calming breaths.  “I just don’t know if I’m ready,” He confessed with an airy laugh.

“It’s okay, Dad. I am marrying the man I love most. No matter how dense and dumb he can be,” You bother to laugh at this because it is a subject discussed at length and volume between the soon to be a married couple. “Honestly, I don’t think I could find a man to love me as much as Tom does,” You signed dreamily remember all sweet moments in your relationship.

“I’d hope so! You are about to marry him,” Your dad joked but gave you a look that was meaningful as to remind you just how serious marriage is- Yes you’ve had your moments of cold feet leading up to this day but Tom always warmed them for you and vice versa.

“I’m ready,” You breathed signaling the to your dad and bridesmaids to get this show on the road so you could go marry the man of your dreams.

  Approaching the door leaning out into the garden of your home where there are at least a couple hundred of your closest friends and family- despite to original plan was to keep it small and intimate. Tom realistically through hockey had too many friends he wanted to have and you were in the same boat so you guys just agreed to invite them all because you couldn’t stand thought of leaving someone out.

  The chairs were lined up in a semicircle -like an amphitheater rather than just straight rows- surrounding the beautiful archway at the opening of the path to the lake at the back of your property. As timed the sun was on the way to setting but was still rather high in the sky giving everything a glow. The rows of chairs were parted down the middle of the aisle you are more than likely to trip down if the rehearsals were any indications.

  Behind the arch held the small string band and in front was the officiant and Tom.

Tom had his back to everyone as agreed upon but it was obvious that he was nervous by the twitch in his leg and the fact that Mike was whispering things into his ear yet he wasn’t laughing as boisterous as he usually would for his best friends antics.  

 The groomsmen consisted of 6 hulking hockey players that are facing the crowd and being goofy, trying to make Tom laugh but doesn’t really work.

 Getting into position, your maid of honor fluffed out your train behind you and adjusted the bouquet of dark red roses in your hand to sit prettier than you were already holding them. Hands started adjusting your hair, dress and poking at your face as the officiant announced for your guest to ‘please stand,’. Swatting the caring hand off of you and gave them a look to get back into position.

You know how in Harry Potter: The Goblet of Fire the Beauxbatons flutter in with a graceful a dance? Yeah, that’s not how they entered but you thought that it would of be amazing but it didn’t fly with your unimpressed bridesmaids when you had mentioned it a while back.

   The music starts and the braids maids start the trek down the aisle one by one slowly, Toms back still turn and what looks like is being held in that position by Mike who has a strong grip on your soon to husbands shoulders.

  As the music changes from ‘River flows into you’ to a string version of ‘I can’t help falling in love’.

 Your queue to start walking and Toms to turn around-finally.

Stepping out of the back doors onto the deck, you froze briefly as Y/C/E locked with Toms blues that are already red-rimmed from unushered tears. The urge to run down a couple of steps and aisle crosses your mind as you take in how scrumptious your fiance looks in his dark grey suit that hugs him in all your favorite places.

 His eyes are practically ravishing you as he takes in your long sleeve lace dress that starts to flow just above your belly button- hiding your wedding present for Tom.  The neckline was a deep v cut that made your breast look phenomenal - the selling point of the dress for you.  Your hair is long waves over your shoulder and braided out of your face, your makeup soft eyes and a strong red lip that complimented your skin tone.

  Helping you down the steps, your father loops his arm and you rested your hand in the nook of his elbow. Taking calculated steps onto the aisle runner with your matching lace heels, being careful to not fall on your face or ass.

 By the time you made it halfway, Tom had fat tears rolling down his slightly red cheeks. Mike had his hand on his shoulder in soothing but was also tearing up because you had grown up with Mike and were childhood friends and is the reason you ever met Tom in the first place.

   Reaching the arch Tom stepped forward to take my hand as the officiant asked who gives your hand away and you dad starts crying. Both Tom and you wrapped your arms around your father and lead him to sit beside the empty chair holding a single sunflower in a vase for your recently deceased mother.

 The sight is a surprise as sunflowers were your mother favorite flower. The only person that could be responsible for this is Tom as you had both made it clear that all decision were to be made by the two of you.

  You didn’t know it was possible to love as much as Tom as much as you did in this moment. If it weren’t for the wedding proceedings waiting you’d of kissed the living daylights out of your man.

 A fat rogue tear spills down your cheek much to your efforts to stop it.

“Okay, let’s get married as my makeup is still intact,” You tease fanning your face with the hand not hold holding onto Tom like a vice.

   The officiant starts but you’re not really listening to much of what he says and it doesn’t seem like Tom is either but when it comes to the vows part and Mike has to tap toms shoulder causing a blushing groom rather than the bride.

“This is where I promise to not do the things that annoy you but we both know that would be a big fat lie because I can promise you two things; I am going to annoy you the way only I can but it won’t be the end of the world because I love you more than I thought I could ever could and two,” Tom’s eyes held your captive as tears start leaking from both sets. “I promise to try, take things one shift at a time. We just need to keep getting pucks to the net and bring our A game,” Tom’s vows started to sound like his post/mid game interviews.

 Everyone gets a kick out of that and a teary laugh from you.

“I didn’t want to start our marriage with a  bunch of lies because I want to live with you openly and honestly for the rest of my life because I love you, Y/F/N,” He finished up with his voice getting a little high from being choked up.

 The officiant said some more things and it was your turn.

“Well, How the fuck do I follow that?” You sob/laughed as you wiped some tears away with your hand. “Tom Wilson, I will promise to love your face even when it’s litter with a bruise or cut up from ‘hockey’,” Tom’s eyes closed as his cheeks pinked and his shoulders shook because he knows there will be a lot of those bruises. “I’ll also ice the wounds inflicted by merciless chirping from the team or me,” more laughs.

“I promise to be patient even if you annoy the living daylights out of me because I didn’t think I could love someone as much as you and that scared me but you held  and protected me through my darkest hours proving your love match mine,”  Tom gripped your hands a little strong as the implication of your mothers rapid decline in health and your ultimate lose.

“I want to live my life open and honest too because I love you, Thomas Wilson,” He openly cringed at his full name with a grin.

 The officiant started the ‘Do you take ___ to be your ___’ part and You say I do inappropriate places but at the last, you change it up.

“We do,” Thick Tears well up as you reveal your 14-week pregnancy to your slightly dense Man you look at you with a confused puppy dog look.

“Ahem, we?” Tom’s voice cracking as his eyes start searching your body for the indications of a baby bump. You don’t have much but you pull his hand over the usually flat surface of your tummy with a nod.

“Please hurry so I can kiss my wife,” Tom whispered in trance.

More words then come to the words you’ve been waiting for for….

“By the power vested in me. I now pronounce you man and wife. You may kiss the bride,” The word bride hadn’t even been utter yet when Tom near attack you, wrapping his arms around you and lifting you off the ground in a kiss that would have made your knees weak.

Resting your foreheads together you take in the moment and let it sink in that you’re now married to the man of your dreams.

“Announcing for the first time, I present to you- Mr. and Mrs. Wilson!” The MC’s voice boomed through  the speakers surrounding the tent as Tom carried you bridal style (fitting) through the entrance of the tent and onto to the dance floor for the first dance

“Remember what we practiced,” You whispered into your husband’s ear before he set you down. What started as dancing in the kitchen a couple weeks ago turned into nightly dance practice for the two of you.

“Wise men say, only fools rush in,” Elvis’ deep rhythmic voice washes over your body leaving goosebumps in its wake. Tom slides his arm around your waist pulling you in close and holding your other in his.

  You move small circles until the second version when tom twirls you away and you spin emphasis the flow of your dress and spinning you back into his arms, this time your back against the chest and move side to side for a couple beats before facing him again.

Ducking his head to rest his forehead on yours like you had at the altar, slightly rubbing the tip of your nose with his. The other people in the room fade away even as they join you on the dance floor. You breathe in your now husbands scent.

“We did it,” Tom sighed as he squeezes you closer. “We’re married,”

‘Take my hand,

Take my whole life, too’

“For I can’t help falling in love with you and you too,” Tom crunched down to kiss your belly.

“Them, there’s 2,”  You held your husbands face in your hands, even as he stands and looks like he might faint. Multiples ran in your family and when Tom found out he was adamant about having twins. He pulled you into a bone crush hug and buried his face in your neck, crying heavily.

 The rest of the night was spent with Tom wrapped protectively around you as he became your shadow, the paternal instinct kicking to 100 in the span of an hour. You both agreed that for now the knowledge of the twin would remain between you two. You both floated around the room in a blissful haze as you greeted and thanked people, toasted with sparkling apple juice that you had snuck onto the menu.

  It’s the happiest day of your life….so far.

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Big Sky River: The Bridal Path

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The Best of August 2023

Best Rewatch: Phantasmagoria 2: A Puzzle of Flesh

Runners Up: Beyond the Black Rainbow, Inferno

Most Enjoyable Fluff: Hidden Gems

Runners Up: Cherry, Harry and Raquel!, Mirage, Of Unknown Origin, Trilogy of Terror

Best Leading Performance: Paul Morgan Stetler in Phantasmagoria 2: A Puzzle of Flesh

Runner Up: Michael J Rogers in Beyond the Black Rainbow

Best Supporting Performance or Cameo: Paul T. Mitri in Phantasmagoria 2: A Puzzle of Flesh

Most Enjoyable Ham: Frank Bolger in Cherry, Harry and Raquel!

Runners Up: Karen Black in Trilogy of Terror, Charles Napier in Cherry, Harry and Raquel!, Kavan Smith in Big Sky River: The Bridal Path, Sean Young in Mirage

Best Mise-en-scène: Inferno

Runner Up: Beyond the Black Rainbow

Best Score: Beyond the Black Rainbow (Sinoia Caves)

Runners Up: Inferno (Keith Emerson), Old Boyfriends (David Shire), Phantasmagoria 2: A Puzzle of Flesh (Gary Spinrad)

Best Leading Hunk: Beau Mirchoff in Hidden Gems

Runner Up: Jeff Daniels in Chasing Sleep

Best Supporting Hunk: Eliott Keener in Tightrope

Runner Up: Adam Johnson in Hidden Gems

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Banff Adventure Wedding Photographers

Banff Elopement Photographer

Heather & Alex

As Banff Adventure Wedding Photographers, we are always scouting for new amazing locations to shoot in the mountains. Being avid hikers and campers we love getting outside and always have our eyes peeled for big landscapes and stunning scenery to work into our weddding photography.

Banff Adventure Wedding Photographers 

The other summer we hiked the Iceline Trail in Yoho National Park. It’s a beautiful trail with glaciers, waterfalls and great views of Yoho and Little Yoho Valley. The Trailhead is at the base of Takakkaw Falls. A towering 1,224 ft waterfall and the second tallest in Canada. Fed by the Daly Glacier, the falls are raging in early summer from snow melt. We thought this would be an amazing place for a wedding shoot as it is pretty accessible in a wedding dress with access by a paved path and a short scramble up a rock pile. The views below the valley are beautiful as well as the backdrop of the waterfall and its magical mist.

Post Wedding Shoot

Heather and Alex first got in contact with us and wanted to do a post wedding shoot. Heather is from Calgary and Alex is from the UK. They both live in London, England, and wanted to get married in the Canadian Rockies where Heather grew up camping and enjoying the mountains. Their wedding day was in Canmore but they wanted the day’s focus to be on family and friends. They didn’t want to leave their party and all the fun to go and take photos! This is why they decided to do a post wedding adventure shoot with us! Not only could they spend the whole day with their guests but they also could get to some amazing locations that wouldn’t have been possible on their wedding day.

Their Story

We met these two in Yoho National Park and started walking up to Takakkaw Falls. After taking some photos down by the river we decided to keep heading up to where we had previously scouted some amazing rocks at the base of the falls. Heather could not have picked a more perfect dress for the setting. It picked up the wind and danced in the mist creating the most beautiful shapes and lines. Just as we were about to head down the sun came out and the most amazing rainbow appeared behind them!

Next, we decided to make our way to Peyto Lake to watch the sun set over the mountains. It was the perfect night. As we walked along the cliffs, we marvelled at the colour of the water in contrast to the vibrant sky. As the sun dipped below the peaks the clouds lit up and we all agreed that this has to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. We feel so lucky that we got to create these memories for Heather and Alex. These photos are proof that doing a post wedding adventure session is always a good idea! 

Vendors:

Dress: Truvelle from Heart Aflutter Bridal

Other similar adventures by Willow & Wolf – Banff Adventure Wedding Photographers

Sarah and Brent – Peyto Lake Adventure Desiree and Tyson – Lake Minnewanka Adventure

Banff Adventure Wedding Photographers was originally published on Willow & Wolf Elopement and Wedding Photography

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Friday, August 11th:

(exclusive): Billions (Para+, early season 7 opener), Down for Love (netflix, Down syndrome dating docuseries, all 5 eps), Toast of London (Roku, season 4 "Tinseltown" available, all 6 eps), Thanks a Million (Roku, season 3 "Un Millón de Gracias", all 10 eps)

(movies): "The Communion Girl" (Shudder, horror), "Heart of Stone" (netflix, international spy thriller, 2hrs+), "Red, White & Royal Blue" (amazon, alt-history rom-com, ~2hrs), "Echo Base" (TUBI, military thriller, 80mins), "Sound of the Police" (hulu, ABC News documentary)

(streaming weekly): Foundation (apple+), Swagger (apple+, season 2 finale), The Lost Flowers of Alice Hart (amazon), The Summer I Turned Pretty (amazon, penultimate)

(original made-for-TV movies): "All Up in the Biz" (SHO, music documentary, 2hrs), "What Happened to My Sister?" (LIFE, 2hrs+), "Big Sky River: The Bridal Path" (HMM, 2hrs)

(earlier - hour 0): Death in Paradise (OVAtion, season 10 marathon begins)

(hour 1): Secret Celebrity Renovation (CBS), Family Law (theCW), The Villains of Valley View (disney) / . / Pretty Freekin Scary (disney, 60mins), Outlander (Starz, midseason finale)

(hour 2): Moonshine (theCW), Pretty Freekin Scary (disney, contd), CMT Summer Sessions (CMT, "Lee Brice"), Minx (Starz) / . / Men in Kilts (Starz, season 2 "New Zealand" opener, new night)

(hour 3): Praise Petey (Freeform, 60mins), CMT Summer Camp (CMT, "Tyler Hubbard" special), Heels (Starz)

(hour 4 - latenight): How To with John Wilson (HBO), Death in Paradise (OVAtion, marathon contd)