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Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to let you know our wedding is going forward as planned. If you’re no longer able to attend, we completely understand. You can update your RSVP anytime on our site, and we wish you health and safety during this difficult time.
Update: In light of COVID-19, we wanted to let you know our wedding is going forward as planned. If you’re no longer able to attend, we completely understand. You can update your RSVP anytime on our site, and we wish you health and safety during this difficult time.
August 19, 2021
Ottawa, Ontario
#alwaysgates2021

Samantha & Mark

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Mark

Gates

and

Samantha

Gates

#alwaysgates2021

August 19, 2021

Ottawa, Ontario

How we met

January 17th 2016

We met in a slightly unconventional way... Sam was hired to photograph a destination wedding in Jamaica and it just so happened that Mark was (is) the brother of the bride. Mark likes to say he spotted Sam at the airport but she doesn't understand what pushed him to get to know her since she looked like a hot mess at 3am in her sweatpants having cried before arriving at the gate. But that's a whole other story! On the second day at the resort, Sam was at the lobby bar having a drink with her friend and a couple British fellows which is when Mark swooped in to finally chat. They spent the night laughing and enjoying each others company. On the wedding day, Sam had some type of mini flu which meant carrying her equipment and staying hydrated was difficult. Mark ended up carrying everything around for her and bringing her water and food whenever he could. They spent the rest of the week getting to know each other, watching movies and hanging out by the pool. Mark even brought Sam along to ride horses, something she'd always dreamed of doing. Before departing back home, Sam's luggage tag broke. Mark had an extra one from his set and gave it to her... They now had matching luggage tags. Erin, Sam's friend who came along for the trip mentioned how that meant they were going to get married. Who knew she would be right?!

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