catherine & jim :: just married
December 29, 2009their love story:
jim and catherine met through mutual friends about 5 years ago. at that time, jim’s wife had been diagnosed with cancer and he was seeking help thru others. about a year later, after his wife had lost her battle, he began to ‘notice’ catherine and wanted to know more so he asked her out for a cup of tea. both were nervous but enjoyed each other’s laughter and decided to visit again soon and share more tea. over the next few months, catherine also shared her own story with jim – family loss thru divorce.
in their early discussions, both agreed that friendship was their priority. however, it wasn’t long before it turned into much more. weekends became too short. holidays together were planned and enjoyed. and then they decided to take a big step forward and began living together. they became an informal couple and decided to call each other companions – always reminding themselves we were friends first. they purchased a farm house, bought some cultivating equipment and seeded their first garden. there were successes and failures in the garden but they knew, regardless of the outcome, the plan was right for them. omnivore acres was alive and so was their love for each other.
this fall, while discussing birthday presents for each other, they soon agreed to celebrate more than just their birthdays. they decided to formalize their love and life together through marriage and share the same last name. rings were made and a private ceremony was planned for december 28, 2009 at the oswego hotel, victoria, b.c., with only witnesses present.
that’s when catherine contacted me. they attended a wedding that i photographed earlier this year and loved my work and asked if i was available to capture them exchanging their vows. i am so honoured that they asked me to be a part of their special day. and i love that i am able to help them share the love and joy captured with the images below with all their family and friends around the world.
they are now more than friends, companions, partners and lovers – they are jim and catherine gowans. congratulations to you both.
Cathie & Tim Agoston: Fabulous photos Kathy....we are so happy for our dear friends and pleased that they love your work as much as we did for our Wedding.
Danielle: Love these - you really captured some great moments for them!
Angie: beautiful pictures; what a surprise! Thanks for sharing!
Catherine: Kathy These are just wonderful!! We are having a ball sharing them and look forward to seeing more. Thanks again for being such an important part of our memories! Catherine
Karri and Don: We are both so thrilled! You are an amazing couple and we offer you our best wishes for a long and happy marriage, fruitful with all the fruits of your labour and friendship. Love and hugs - Don and Karri
Lindsay Fraser: How absolutely wonderful!! Trust, love and forever adornment. Much love, Lindsay & Bruce Fraser
John Patience: Jim and Catherine: Congratulations!! What wonderful news to those of us lucky enought to call you friends. May you enjoy a long and happy life together, filled with the joy, fun and laughter revealed in these wedding photos!! John
Angie: I'm so full of emotion, I just have to comment again.. You are a match made in heaven. Love you both!
cathy perrin: Congratulations you two! Hope some day soon we'll get to meet the lucky groom! Love and happiness forever my good friend! Cathy
Susan & Bob Fairbairn: The pictures are wonderful! We're so happy for you, Jim and Catherine.
Tom Laurene and James Kennelly: To Jim and Catherine Best wishes to you, we are delighted for you both and wish you a wonderful life together. Tom Laurene and James.
denise: This email brought tears to my eyes. What a beautiful tribute! These photos make we want to get to know Catherine and Jim a little bit more! Best wishes for a happy, healthy and delicious new life together! Denise x