We are thrilled to tell you that "Rudo and Kate Photography" has gotten busy enough that we have split our business into two!
We feel so fortunate and privileged that things have worked out this way and we want to thank you for being part of our success. The past few months of our blog have been almost empty as we have been preparing and updating our new websites for this shift. We will still have access to our "Rudo and Kate" email addresses, but now you can also reach us with our updated information.
The winds of change, like Mary Poppins blowing into London on her black umbrella, always bring adventure and discovery... Thank you thank you thank you to our awesome couples who have supported us and helped us win the Brides's Choice Awards three years in a row. We love you guys and we're so happy to still be continuing the fun together into the new phase.
Please feel free to send us any questions or comments and thank you once again for being part of the awesomeness that is allowing this to happen!
TORONTO, ON – January 11, 2013 – WeddingWire, the nation's leading online wedding
marketplace, is thrilled to announce that Rudo and Kate Photography has been selected as a winner of the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2013 for wedding photography in Toronto, Ontario!
The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top five percent of wedding professionals in the
WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism.
Rudo and Kate Photography’s selection as a Bride’s Choice Award 2013 winner was selected based on the positive experiences expressed by past clients on WeddingWire.
WeddingWire is the world’s largest wedding review site with over one million reviews, and over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States, Canada and abroad.
While many industry awards are given by the host organization, the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ winners are determined solely based on direct reviews from real newlyweds and their experiences working with Rudo and Kate Photography.
“Each year, WeddingWire looks forward to celebrating the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Network,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Now in its fifth year, the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program continues to recognize the elite wedding professionals who exemplify a commitment to quality, service and professionalism. These businesses were chosen by our bridal community for their responsiveness and dedication to their clients over the past year. We are honored to recognize Rudo and Kate Photography for their impressive achievements within the wedding industry.”
Rudo and Kate Photography is thrilled to be one of the top wedding photographers in Toronto, in the WeddingWire Network. We would like to thank our clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. We value all of our clients and truly appreciate the positive feedback that helped us earn the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ in 2013!
To learn more about the Bride's Choice Awards™, please visit www.WeddingWire.com/brides-choice-awards.
About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire™, the nation's leading marketplace serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only
online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 reviewed wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. WeddingWire also offers a comprehensive suite of online planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge.
Not only was 2012 busier than ever for Rudo and Kate Photography, but we also received many new wedding photography bookings. In the process we encountered awesome couples, shot really fun engagement sessions, and are already gearing up for your weddings in 2013!
Cheers to exciting beginnings, and even more joy, laughter, and love.
{Toronto,ON} – March 12, 2012 – WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding Marketplace, is excited to announce Rudo and Kate Photography has been selected to receive the prestigious WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2012 for Photography!
The esteemed annual awards program recognizes the top local wedding vendors from the WeddingWire Network who demonstrate excellence in quality, service, responsiveness and professionalism within the wedding industry. While many industry awards are selected by the organization, Rudo and Kate Photography was selected based on its stellar reviews from past newlywed clients.
Rudo and Kate Photography is recognized as part of the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire local vendor community, comprised of over 200,000 wedding professionals throughout the United States and Canada. The Bride’s Choice Award recognizes the best local wedding vendors across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, based on their overall professional achievements throughout the past year.
“WeddingWire is thrilled to honor the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire Community,” said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire. “Since the launch of the Bride’s Choice Awards™ program four years ago, thousands of outstanding wedding professionals have been recognized by the bridal community for their supreme service and dedication to the wedding industry. It is with great pleasure that we congratulate Rudo and Kate Photography for their continued professionalism and commitment to enriching the wedding planning experience for engaged couples.”
We are happy to announce that Rudo and Kate Photography is one of the very best photography companies within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Project Wedding, Brides.com, Martha Stewart Weddings, and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for taking the time to review our business on WeddingWire. Thanks to their positive feedback we were able to receive the WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ for 2012.
About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire™, the nation's leading marketplace serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 reviewed wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers. WeddingWire also offers a comprehensive suite of online planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge.
I was out one night in the fall, for a friend's birthday, and next to us was a bachelorette party. It was quite a large group of sassy women in their early twenties (as I learned when our parties got to a-chatting together). The ladies were having a blast, dancing and laughing... and doing all the funny things women do at bachelorette parties in nightclubs. Anyway at one point my friend looked at me incredulously, and said, "You LOVE brides!" Apparently she derived this from my constant exclaims of delight, every time something exciting happened. "Look at the bride! Look what they're doing! Omigod, group dance - we should learn a group dance! Aw, look what they got her!"... and so on. And the truth is, my friend was right. I was happy for this bride and her fabulous party. I love weddings - there I said it. I just can't get sick of 'em.
One of the best things about being a wedding photographer, is that it is such a social profession. Every weekend we get to know a brand new posse of people, and spend an action-packed day together. It is uplifting to be in a room with a couple on one of the biggest days (emotionally, if not logistically) of their life - surrounded by their closest friends, family members, respected colleagues, and basically everyone they love. Imagine the emotion running through the air, the pride and excitement people feel as they see the folks they care for, finally coming together.
And we are lucky to be there too, to capture the moments. To spot the shining eyes, to hear the kind words spoken, and to witness the vows taken not only by the couple getting married, but often by their loved ones as well - promising to lend their support.
Rudo and I have had a busy year, and a great time meeting fascinating, hilarious, and lovely people.
As we move forward, I thank you again for sharing with us, and giving us the opportunity to be a part of your special day. You made us laugh and sometimes cry (okay, not Rudo, but I am generally a crier so...). We sweated and we froze together (depending on your wedding date); you fed us, and welcomed us into your homes, and made us feel like family; we consumed delicious coffee and food that was scrumptious.
We have made some new friends for life. Here's to many more good times ahead!
Toronto, ON - WeddingWire, the nation's leading wedding technology company, is pleased to announce that Rudo and Kate are WeddingWire Rated 2011 for wedding photography. This is an annual award program that distinguishes wedding vendors across the country for their excellence. Based on hundreds of thousands of recent wedding reviews, WeddingWire Rated is the most recognized and trusted brand among engaged couples looking to find the best local businesses for their wedding.
Reviews by our newlywed clients include detailed ratings and insightful descriptions about their experiences working with our business and staff. Our reviews provide transparency for potential clients, assisting them in making the most informed decisions for their big day.
"We are delighted to unveil the 5th annual WeddingWire Rated program," said Timothy Chi, CEO, WeddingWire, Inc. "Rudo and Kate Photography has made a commitment to capturing their clients experiences on the nation's leading wedding review site."
As the largest site for wedding reviews, WeddingWire empowers engaged couples with the most comprehensive and trusted review system available. Newly engaged couples can easily access all of the reviews for Rudo and Kate on WeddingWire.com. We would like to thank our newlyweds for our WeddingWire Rated 2011 recognition.
For more information on WeddingWire Rated 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.
About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire, the nation's leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge.
Toronto, ON – March, 2011 - WeddingWire, the nation’s leading wedding technology company, is thrilled to announce Rudo and Kate Photography has been selected to receive the prestigious annual WeddingWire Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 for wedding photography!
Recognition for the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011 is determined by recent reviews and extensive surveys from over 750,000 WeddingWire newlyweds. Our past clients are among those that shared their experiences on WeddingWire, the largest wedding review site in the nation.
Rudo and Kate Photography stands among the top five percent of wedding professionals in the WeddingWire community, representing quality and service excellence within the wedding industry. Awards were given to the top wedding professionals across 20 service categories, from wedding venues to wedding photographers, and were based on the overall professional achievements throughout the past year.
“WeddingWire is honored to celebrate the success of the top-rated wedding professionals within the WeddingWire community,” said Timothy Chi, WeddingWire’s Chief Executive Officer. “With the annual Bride’s Choice Awards™ program, WeddingWire has the unique opportunity to recognize the best wedding professionals across the US and Canada. We applaud Rudo and Kate for their professionalism and dedication to enhancing the wedding planning experience last year.”
We are happy to announce that Rudo and Kate Photography is among the very best wedding photographers within the WeddingWire Network, which includes leading wedding planning sites WeddingWire, Martha Stewart Weddings, Project Wedding and Weddingbee. We would like to thank our past clients for nominating us to receive the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011.
For more information on the Bride’s Choice Awards™ 2011, please visit www.WeddingWire.com.
About WeddingWire, Inc.
WeddingWire.com, the nation's leading technology company serving the $70 billion wedding industry, is the only online wedding planning resource designed to empower both engaged couples and wedding professionals. For engaged couples, WeddingWire offers the ability to search, compare and book over 200,000 local wedding vendors, from wedding venues to wedding photographers to wedding cakes. WeddingWire also offers an online community and a suite of cutting-edge planning tools for weddings, including wedding websites and wedding checklists, all at no charge.
As some of you may know, I (Kate) am in Dublin, Ireland, at the moment... and if you've been watching the news you'll have seen the chaos recently caused by the unusually cold and snowy weather over here! Well, this morning I witnessed what I was told is an old, Irish, Christmas Day tradition: a freezing cold dip in the sea!
We walked down to the sea front - the Dublin Bay to be specific - and caught some early birds going for a quick in and out. As the morning wore on more and more folks showed up, old and young alike, to take the plunge. Some people immersed themselves quickly then jumped out, shouting, head shaking, running into the arms (and towels) of family and friends. Yet there were some very hardy swimmers too! Some of the "all year rounders" actually did a few strokes, one man exclaiming with delight, "invigorating!" Upon emerging from the pool another elderly gent advised a his young companion, "Ah, there's a bit of a nip, there is." Then there were the onlookers, taking pictures, holding towels, wearing Santa hats, and passing around thermoses and flasks. All in all a jolly scene!
So, while this is our wedding photography blog (and I will be posting images from a beautiful Irish wedding soon!), I couldn't resist these images and their happy vibes as a way for Rudo and I to say
Happy Holidays everyone, from Rudo and Kate Photography!
Thank you to everyone for your support, friendship, laughter, creativity, and love - here's to much more in the New Year to come!
We have been so fortunate to meet the wonderful friends and couples that helped us get our business started. What began as shooting weddings for friends, then friends of friends, and so on... has bloomed into our beloved business.
Weddings provide the perfect venue to capture moments in a photojournalistic style, shoot intimate portraits of people looking their best, and to document the creativity and unique touches of beauty that every couple puts into the planning of their wedding day. On top of that, as photographers we get to meet new and interesting people all the time, and participate in the excitement and energy of one of life's most important milestones!
All in all the wedding photography field is the best of all worlds, for those of us who crave creativity, high energy, and love to make friends.
For more information about Rudo and Kate Photography, visit us online: Rudo and Kate Photography or go ahead and give us a call: 416-993-8995.
We are more than happy to answer any questions you may have, and make a date to meet!
