Bell and Beau

Charlene grew up in the small town of Hant’s Harbour and moved to St. John’s to attend college at the Marine Institute after graduating high school. Upon graduating from Marine Institute in 2000, she began working with Fisheries and Oceans Canada as a Geographic Information Systems Technician. Adam grew up in Brampton, Ontario, and after graduating from high school, he worked with the City of Brampton for two years as an Animal Care Technician.

On June 25, 2003, Charlene and Adam met while she was visiting her aunt in Brampton. It was love at first sight! “I still remember how she looked when I walked through the door or her aunt’s house,” stated Adam. Fortunately, Charlene’s aunt lived across the street from Adam’s family so they spent a lot of time getting to know each other. A few months later, Adam moved to St. John’s with Charlene and on October 24, 2004 he asked Charlene to marry him.

The following year, Adam attended college in Stephenville for Firefighting, and the next year he headed for Alberta to work in the Oilfields. Soon after, a summer 2007 wedding was planned.

On August 17, 2007 at the Bungalow in Bowring Park, Charlene & Adam exchanged vows at a small intimate ceremony in front of their families and friends. It was a warm, but overcast summer’s day, but a great day for pictures! After the ceremony was over, Charlene and Adam greeted their guests and then went for pictures at several locations throughout the park. A reception followed inside the Bungalow with a delicious three course meal prepared by Red Oak Catering.

Charlene stated, “The first time I saw the inside of the Bungalow was from the upstairs balcony. My eyes filled up with tears as my sister and I gazed down over the perfectly set tables with vases of calla lilies for centerpieces and chairs with coverings tied with big gold bows. I was honestly speechless. It was the most beautifully decorated wedding I have ever seen – and it was mine!”

For Charlene and Adam, married life is absolutely wonderful – although Adam spends much of his time working as a Safety Consultant in Alberta. “It’s definitely tough being away from each other, but each time Adam arrives home at the end of his shift, we fall deeper in love,” stated Charlene. “I guess that’s one of the things that keep our relationship so strong!”

The Bride and Groom

Melissa grew up in Paradise and Jimmy has spent his life in Long Pond. They have been together since July 2002. Melissa graduated from Queen Elizabeth Regional High in Foxtrap, and then continued her education graduating from Keyin College with a Dental Assisting -Level II Diploma. She currently works at Teletech as a CSR. Jimmy attended Holy Spirit High in Manuels. He's been driving trucks and operating heavy equipment since 1998 and is currently employed with Concrete Products a cement truck operator. When Melissa came to me for her initial consultation, she had this infectious, brilliant smile, and her personality was so lively and fun. It was clearly obvious that she was so in love. I knew that Jimmy's last name "Ade" sounded so familiar. Melissa informed me that I had decorated for his sister more than 10 years ago, and for his other brother 6 years ago. Repeat business is so great, and I couldn't wait to be part of Melissa and Jimmy's special day.

On June 21, 2005 (the first day of summer), Jimmy asked Melissa to be his wife. Without hesitation, she accepted.

5 short months later on Nov 16, 2005 they welcomed JAMES G.P. Ade (IV) into the world. "We never realized how much a child can complete the equation" they say. "He is an amazing addition to our perfect existence."

The Wedding

August 18th, 2006

{ Melissa's Mom and Dad's 33rd Wedding anniversary }

Melissa says, "Our wedding day was a dream ! The weather was amazing !" Melissa and Jimmy were married at the Salvation Army in Long Pond in which Jimmy and his groomsmen walked to the church. How about that??!! Their reception followed at Riverdale Banquet Hall in Kelligrews. It was definitely a full house at Riverdale with over 300 guests in attendance. "It was everything I ever wanted," said Melissa. Everything, including a little brother or sister to join James IV nine months later. "The decor and the setting was so festive and it captured our feelings of the day so perfectly. It was just like a fairy tale." Their bridal party consisted of 6 attendants on each side, 3 ring bearers and 2 flower girls.

On Married Life

"Married life is AMAZING ! We are best friends! That makes it all the easier ~~ Everyone should marry their best friend!"

Melissa and Jimmy are busy building their dream home on Conways Brook Road in Long Pond, which is just a "stones throw" from where Jimmy spent his childhood. The newest addition to the Ade clan is set to arrive on May 15, 2007. He or she - what will you be ??" James IV is anxiously awaiting the arrival of his new playmate! And Melissa...she can't wait to taste their Yummy wedding cake again when this new little one gets christened !

Melissa and Jimmy's captivating photography was done by Crystal Clear Images. The amazing pictures of the couple at the barn at taken on Jimmy's parent's property, Louise & James II Ade. As well, some of the water images were taken at Topsail Beach

UPDATE:

Congratulations to Melissa and Jimmy who had a precious little boy on May 18, 2007. James is now a big brother to Jacob. Best wishes to all of you.

Belle Beau 2006

Gillian (Newman) and Peter

Gillian, know as Gill, grew up in Kelligrews, and Peter in Paradise. They've been together since New Years Eve 1997. They both graduated from Holy Spirit High School in CBS and later MUN. In August 2004, the love birds moved to Calgary, Alberta and absolutely "love it there!" Peter is an Oil and Gas Engineer and Gill is a Tax Auditor. They say, "We're loving life as a couple of "Saltwater Cowboys!" They have one four-legged child, their dog, Muffy, who is is the apple of their eyes!

Gill says they always wanted a winter wedding, but never imagined they' would get such a truly amazing, festive fairytale!

The reception was held at Kelligrews Legion, and the ceremony was held at St. Edward's Church, both located in Kelligrews.
She further says that "planning from out west was not too bad - we had so many helpful family and friends Newfoundland will always be "home", so there was no other option for where we would be married!"

Married life is absolutely wonderful. After 8 years together, you would think not a whole lot changed, but we've both said, "There's just something about being married!" Our wedding day truly was a dream come true!
It was the best day of our lives!

The top layer of their wedding cake is safe in Gill's mom's freezer - awaiting the christening of Baby Whelan #1! (which is not on the way...yet)

Gill and Peter will return to Newfoundland again this summer for the wedding of Peter's sister, Dana, which is taking place in August. I can't wait to see them again when I decorate for Dana's wedding. They truly are an extraordinary couple and that's why I chose them as our Belle and Beau 2006. Congratulations guys!!

One more thing, you'll never guess what Gill gave Peter as a wedding gift...a motorcycle!! He was presented with a picture (as you'll see below) to show him what was waiting for him when he got back to Alberta.

Congratulations to Gillian and Peter on the birth of Little Pete on May 26, 2007. Best wishes to you all.