Stay tuned for the full post…

Tamara + Anthony…

I would write a whole lot more about you two because you are simply awesome…however I will save my words for your wedding post only because I am about to take my beautiful Valentine out to dinner…my Nona :D (that’s grandmother in Italian for those of you who don’t know)

So on that note I leave you with these two beautiful but TOUGH people…Tamara + Anthony …

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY to all you love birds. JUST LOVE!!!

Love Julian…

ps. I had to end it off with a picture of Rob and I doing our thing!!!

Val + Claudio,

You are easily two of the most thoughtful, caring and loving people I have ever met. You made me happy from the very first moment I met you. You told me about your thumb wars and you even played during your wedding speech. You shaved Claudio’s head enough times to buy those Louboutin’s (every time she shaved his head they put $20 into a jar towards the LuBee fund). You bring me starbucks every time you see me and I am waiting for a Pizza invite once the kitchen is finished. SEE…how can I not love you. You are incredible and I am blessed to call you my friends.

Your wedding was simply amazing. Its what every wedding should be like. It had all the elements of a beautiful story: Love, Kindness, emotions, feelings, laughter, tears + one hell of a party. Its no wonder why you are both such incredible people, its because you surround yourselves with family and friends who are just as wonderful as you. On behalf of my team and I (my daddy, Rob and I) we want to thank you for making us feel so welcome and for allowing us to document one of the most beautiful stories I could ever witness. YOU are the reason I LOVE WHAT I DO :D

JUST LOVE ALWAYS,

Julian

Special thank you to:

Wedding dress designer: Domenic Serio at Serio Couture
Flower + Decor: Zoran at Zoki Eclectic floral designs
Cinematographer: Bert Moniz
DJ: Good Vibrations

Stephanie + Peter

It’s amazing when you can actually be witness to a love that started so early on…Steph and Peter fell in love in high school…the same high school that I went to. I run into friends from school all the time and this is one of those relationships that I am so happy to be a part of. Both of them my age (26) and here we are today. A love so strong that it stands the test of time.

Yes, A lot of my clients have been dating for a LONG LONG time but this one is special to me because I knew them both before, I remember when they started and I now I know them better than ever. Witnessing this love grow is very special to me. I wasn’t with them every single year of their relationship but when they came in to meet with me after they were engaged I felt like I was.

I love you both…you are both extremely special to me and your wedding day is going to be one that I know I will never forget.

Ps. Did I mention that they were my first official booking of 2012!!! Yes, they came in VERY EARLY.

I love you Guys,

Julian

Ellie + Frank…

Let me tell you a little bit about these two beautiful people. First off they are both lawyers and they met in law school…they flirted over court room jokes which I won’t really talk about. (let’s just say one offered to be the judge).

She’s a big sushi lover…
He’s an espresso connoisseur…

To sum it all up…i love them. Ellie + Frank I am so happy to be documenting your wedding day. I can’t wait and I hope you love these photos :)

Love Julian

Nancy + Jeff

The adorable high school sweet hearts. I can recall Nancy telling me in our first meeting that she used to cheat off of Jeff in religion class. Little did they know that they would soon be sealing their vows in the church. (not a good way to start Nancy). But here we are, years later and married.

I loved you both from the moment you sat down with me. So beautiful and innocent. You both make me happy and I hope that these photos make you as happy as you made me.

Love

Julian

Cinematographer – (it’s always amazing to work along side my daddy) Bert Moniz

You may ask, who is this striking young gentleman in the photo above. Well let me tell you…I have embarked on an additional path. One that has led me to a very talented film maker…his name…Jean Luc Moniz. Yes, It is true. He is my…hermano (to be read in spanish accent). We have created a new twist on wedding films…Here is a tiny sample of what’s to come. For further information please enquire.

WITHOUT FURTHER ADO, Julian Moniz presents…

love stories

by Jean Luc Moniz (he is a man of very few words…) and he is the man in the photo above

Enjoy

Julian + Jean Luc Moniz

Lisa + Chris // intro from Jean-Luc Moniz on Vimeo.

Lisa + Chris // photoshoot from Jean-Luc Moniz on Vimeo.

“Chin up darling” … the famous words that spill out of Jerry’s mouth while he shoots. I had the pleasure of taking a mini workshop while down here in Mystic with the incredibly talented Jerry Ghionis. His work is brilliant, his charm is un-matched and his ability to know what he wants when he wants it is inspirational. But not only did I have the opportunity to work with such an incredible photographer but our special guest models were the beautiful couple and wonderfully talented photographers Davina + Daniel from Montreal.

All I have to say is that this has been an incredible experience so far and I am happy I am here in Mystic because Walter Van Dusen has put on an incredible event. Thank You Walter, thank you Mystic Seminars and a special thank you to Jerry Ghionis and the beautiful Davina + Daniel.

Julian

Yes it’s Christmas Eve and I am doing a blog post…I wanted to give Lisa + Chris a Christmas gift. The gift of their story. They have been so great to me and this is the least I could do to repay them.

I have to say that knowing the two of you since you started dating back in grade 12…has been an honour. I hung out with you since you were little lovers and now here you are…married and in your own home. We all grow up so fast. You both are amazing and Jean Luc and I are happy to have captured your wedding day. I look forward to being invited over sometime in the new year :)

As 2011 comes to an end I recognize just how blessed I am to work with such incredible people. To tell such beautiful love stories and to truly do what I was born to do. Thank you to all of my couples this year for trusting me and for having fun. You all mean so much to me and I am thankful for you.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year…stay tuned for whats to come in 2012 :) it’s gonna be an exciting year.

Love Julian

Denise + Michael,

“I don’t think I’ve ever told you this…but you are WAY OUT OF MY LEAGUE!” “I don’t know how I tricked you into this.”

These were the exact words that came from Michaels mouth as they said their speeches to one another after an incredible day full of laughter, love, jokes and tears. I am blessed to say that I was a part of this day…everything was perfect. The locations we shot at and most importantly the energy and spirits. Everyone had a smile on their face from the very first second I walked in to the door. I swear I could be around the two of you with your family and friends every day for the rest of my life and I don’t think I would ever stop smiling and laughing.

After a 10 year relationship, the two of you deserve the most happiness in the world…I wish you the best this world has to offer…just keep smiling and you will always lift each other up (even if you get really really comfortable with each other)

Michael you are not out of Denise’s league, you are perfect for her and the two of you are perfect for each other. Thank you for being you and trusting in me. You are amazing and I was honoured to be the one to capture your story.

Love Julian

A special Thank You to:

Dress – Alvina Valenta
Venue – The Renaissance By The Creek
Cake – J’adores Cakes Co