All the way from Hong Kong they flew in for the holidays to be with their families. The perfect time to do their engagement session before their wedding this summer! Our weather was chilly and they weren’t used to our weather over here but being true Canadians they toughed it out and we even got a few shots with no coats. Pure awesomeness! We had never actually met in person although we had chatted on the phone a couple of times. We really seemed to click…Elena has personality plus and she’s even cuter in person 
It was really nice to get to spend time with these two and get to know them better. Speaking of which……
How did he/she propose?
In April of 2009 Elena went to Calgary to visit her family and friends for Easter. When Mark picked her up from the airport in Hong Kong, he took her back home to a room filled with 100 roses. He showed her the rose petals leading up to a chair that he had set up for her to sit in (so she wouldn’t faint and fall over). He got down on one knee and asked her to marry him and she said “Of course!”.
Favorite thing about each other?
he says: Her energy for living life.
she says: His sense of humor, no matter where we are or what we are doing he can make me laugh.
Your idea of a perfect date?
he says: Exploring somewhere new and being silly.
she says: Going on a personalized pub crawl that involves pub food, cupcakes, Chapters and ends at a hockey game.
Kisses, hugs or snuggles?
he says: hugs
she says: I am always up for snuggling, especially in public, which Mark loves 
What’s your favorite thing to do together?
Beach vacation in South East Asia
Favorite Starbucks drink?
he says: Chocolate frappacino
she says: Soy Chai Tea Latte
Your favorite hangout?
Home
One place in the world you must go see?
he says: Camping in New Zealand
she says: The Himalayas, I would love to go on a trek in Nepal.
What are you looking forward to the most on your wedding day?
he says: Having fun with family and friends.
she says: Dancing with family and friends.
