Adventure Elopement + Canoe Romance

Adventure Elopement kisses in a canoe

 Adventure Elopement + Canoe Romance…so you would like to have an adventure elopement in true west coast style, but you are not up to hiking to the top of a cliff? No worries! You can have that west coast adventure vibe, and all that nature has to offer by eloping in a canoe. Or, after […]

A Stylish Elopement at HCP Gardens

Luxurious picnic sweetheart table at HCP Gardnes Vancouver Island

 A Stylish Elopement at HCP Gardens…This lovely styled elopement had so much detail, featuring a floral groom’s lapel, antique roses, and a sweetheart picnic. All of the colours, and details are tied stunningly together- from the hand-crafted butterflies to the incredible floral.  The theme of this session was rustic yet elegant, with tones of mustard […]

Vancouver Island Wedding From Above!

Wedding From Above Janayh Wright Photography couple arrives on mountaintop

 Vancouver Island Wedding From Above…a helicopter elopement for Alicia & Johan turned into the most incredible day. Sunshine streamed down upon the couple as they wed atop a mountain peak, had a picnic in the snow and walked along the ocean’s edge. All in one day! Elopements are becoming the wedding of choice for so […]

Changing Plans Creates A Beautiful Wedding

Changing Plans Anastasia Photography couple with sparklers

 Changing Plans Creates A Beautiful Wedding….Alex + Thomas’s Galiano Island elopement proves the words ‘Nothing is hopeless that is right’. They are a couple who were not thrown off by the pandemic as they had always wanted an intimate wedding anyway. Then life started throwing extra curves their way. Alex explains, “During the summer of […]

Macrame Boho Picnic Wedding Inspiration

Macramé Boho Simply Sweet Photography salad plates

  Macrame Boho Picnic Wedding Inspiration…Macramé, light wooden tables, overflowing florals, and mismatched rugs make a brilliant backdrop for a boho picnic wedding. Picnics were once a classic summer-day activity but are now a stylish option to celebrate your marriage. Picnics can take on any theme you wish but this palette is created with a […]

Beach Wed in Tofino – Brittany + Trevor

Beach Wed in Tofino newlyweds with ocean behind them

 Beach Wed in Tofino – Brittany + Trevor put together a dream team of wedding vendors to help the two of them, along with their ‘bubble’ of family and friends, create a magical elopement on the beaches of Tofino. The gods decided to be giving and blessed Brittany + Trevor with blue skies and sunshine […]

Purple Lilac Spring Wedding

Purple Lilac Spring Wedding Hattie Root Photo Couple share picnic in garden

 Purple Lilac Spring Wedding…Sam + Jessie and a surprise wedding in the Gardens of HCP. It started as a design shoot and ended in a real elopement. That is not something that can be said by too many vendors! A truly magical experience of helping a couple fulfill their dream of marrying each other in […]

Bohemian Inspired Elopement

Florals on the front of sweetheart table feature eucalyptus, pampas grass, pink and peach roses by Maple Ridge Floral Ltd

 Bohemian Inspired Elopement…this dreamy wedding took place at Vancouver’s ‘local castle’ better known as Swaneset. A stunning building surrounded by trees, with cascading staircases and ballrooms. A group of creative minds came together to turn a vision into reality, and the result takes your breath away. We love the sun streaming through the windows onto […]

Heartfelt Elopement in Vancouver

Brides veil swirls around kissing newlyweds with blue sky behind

 Heartfelt elopement in Vancouver…Kaitlyn and Ian’s elopement was a beautiful day; between the stunning scenery, the loving ceremony, and their absolute adoration for one another, it was truly perfect. The day started off with a small ceremony with just the immediate family in a forest just outside of Vancouver’s downtown area. Standing amongst the trees, […]

Vancouver Island Wedding Industry 2020 Awards

Stage Set Up for 2020 Vancouver Island Wedding Awards Live Stream at Mary Winspear Centre

 Vancouver Island Wedding Industry 2020 Awards Special Edition…it was a year of changes in every way and that included this year’s Vancouver Island Wedding Awards. The Board members looked for a way to recognize the industry while acknowledging the difficulties and positive moments. The decision was made to create categories that reflected the circumstances and […]

Tofino Beach Wedding for Liz and Cam

Bride smiles at her groom and holds bouquet on the beaches of Tofino

 Tofino Beach Wedding for Liz + Cam…this inspired elopement took place at Cedarwood Cove Cabin. The couple’s day was filled with romance and laughter as they sipped on champagne, exchanged vows, tripped over the waves and enjoyed the sunset. Karley, of Bracey Photography, caught some amazing shots as Liz and Cam had their first look […]

Cozy Elopement Inspiration in Fraser Valley

Newlyweds stand in front of large floral arrangement on fireplace mantle

 Cozy Elopement Inspiration in Fraser Valley…this cozy wedding styled shoot is inspired by the chilly weather.   The cold creates a kind of mood that makes a person want to get closer and cozier with the one that they love. What would you get if you had a bride and groom that wanted to celebrate their […]

Elopement Giveaway for a Lucky Couple!

Elopement Giveaway newlyweds kiss at Parkside Hotel by Megan Maundrell Photography

 Elopement Giveaway for a Lucky Couple…spring is here and we are welcoming it with this chance to win!  We are happy to partner with Megan Maundrell Photography and En Vied Events = who are offering a $500 Gift Certificate to the winning couple towards a pop-up micro wedding/elopement with them. Details on how to enter […]

Tofino Vows for Talisa and Joel

Bride and groom walk through beach rocks at Tofno

 Tofino Vows for Talisa and Joel… Guest written by Taryn Stare Photography Talisa and Joel made the trek to Tofino all the way from Dawson City, Yukon. Though Talisa is originally from Vancouver, BC, she moved to Dawson some years ago to pursue her dream job (and dream man). They live in an adorable cabin […]

Road Trip Elopement Inspiration

Newlyweds in classic blue car by Meghan Andrews Photography

 Road Trip Elopement Inspiration…everyone loves a road trip but, even better, is a road trip ending with an elopement! This inspirational shoot stars a marvelous classic blue car that creates quite the pop of colour in the majestic mountain scenery. Smoke bombs, a yellow couch and burgundy roses make for a unique décor palette So, […]

Volkswagen Photobus Elopement

Hitched sign on top of Volkswagen van van

 Volkswagen Photobus Elopement…we love so much about this shoot! The light blue and white van, the pampas grass, flowers and, of course, the dog! The bride and groom are glowing and everything about this tableau is pretty and pastel.  Eloping is the way to go these days and this elopement is an inspiration for couples […]

Fields of Love and Laughter

Bride in jean jacket holding bouquet and groom wearing white shirt

 Fields of Love and Laughter… A landscape of lavender inspired smiles for this couple. We love the signs, flowers, jean jacket, macaroons and cake. What an inspiration for eloping couples to make use of beauty in season when you find it. Our curvaceous bride literally glows just like the sunset behind her in a floaty […]

Wedding in the Mountains for Benjamin + Victoria

Bride and Groom on Whistler Mountaintop by Helen Sarah Photography

 Wedding in the Mountains for Benjamin + Victoria! This couple had the wedding of their dreams at the top of the world. They flew by helicopter to mountains in the Whistler area just outside Vancouver. There is no more intimate way to to celebrate your marriage than to exchange vows on a British Columbia mountaintop. […]

Romantic Elopement on Spectacle Lake

Bride and Groom under lace umbrella on Vancouver Island

 Romantic Elopement on the Lake! Gorgeous mountains, serene lake, lush greenery – it’s all in this romantic shooting session held at Spectacle Lake. We fell in love with these photos and were thrilled to have them in the pages of the 2020 Vancouver Island West Coast Weddings magazine. The photographer, Brittany Carey, shot these while […]

Coastal Wedding Show – West Coast Weddings

Coastal Wedding Show

Coastal Wedding Show is a breath of fresh air when it comes to Wedding Shows!  The inaugural event will be hosted in the Chalet on top of the iconic Grouse Mountain.  Vancouver’s only wedding show dedicated to specialized outdoor local wedding vendors and products at the top of their games!  The show is being hosted […]