Autumn Engagement Session for Megan + Taylor
Autumn Engagement Session for Megan + Taylor! The fall season always conjures up vibrant earth tones and elegant neutrals. A perfect time of year for couple photos celebrating that ‘she said yes’. This engagement session combined fun and romantic against a backdrop of ocean, colourful leaves and blankets – and pizza, of course. We love […]
Romantic Elopement on Spectacle Lake
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 […]
Urban Elopement at Fort Common
Urban Elopement at Fort Common | We love love love this highly stylish elopement inspiration in downtown Victoria. The couple are the epitome of the city wedding – the groom in his casual black tie with his sophisticated bride beside him. The palette is inspired by the photographer’s obsession with Reclamation and her wish to […]
Elegant Country Wedding on Vancouver Island
Elegant Country Wedding on Vancouver Island! Patrick and Jessika rock this stylish wedding showcasing some of the best of the west coast. This couple and their wedding party made the most of hanging bridges, gazebos, llamas and donut walls. We love the llama photos as the bride and groom obviously have a lifetime experience! The […]
Bengal Spice at The Empress
Bengal Spice at The Empress is Inspired by rich textures and reminiscent of British Indian flare. A team of Island creatives came together to produce this luxurious shoot at The Fairmont Empress’ newly renovated Bengal Lounge. The room’s dark mahogany beams and unique lighting fixtures offered the perfect backdrop for this rich floral-infused feature. Since […]
Love Isn’t Cancelled on Vancouver Island
Love Isn’t Cancelled on Vancouver Island…but you were happily planning the biggest day of your lives when, suddenly, the whole world changed overnight. The formerly monumental problems of bridesmaid gowns or which salad to choose were rendered moot and you feel overwhelmed. It is normal to mourn over the loss of your day. Every couple […]
Vancouver Island Wedding Industry Summer Mingler
Vancouver Island Wedding Industry Summer Mingler ** Industry Nights Return, July 21st ** It has been a strange and stressful few months and we want nothing more then to see and hug everyone in person! But until we can safely host and accommodate everyone, we are taking Industry night virtual! . Hosted by Inn […]
Industry Summer Mingler at Inn at Laurel Point
Industry Summer Mingler Goes Virtual as Industry Nights Return! We are thrilled to announce that the Vancouver Island Wedding Industry Association, along with Inn at Laurel Point, are hosting the summer education night. The evening will feature live music bingo and workshops by Bespoke Blossoms and Twist of Fate Cocktails. So mark July 21, 2020 […]
Champagne and Cake Wedding Show
Champagne and Cake Wedding Show Join us at the beautiful Hatley Castle on March 29 2020 from 12:00 noon – 3pm for the Champagne and Cake Wedding Show, presented by Royal Roads University + Truffles Catering + West Coast Weddings Magazine. Sip bubbly & taste delicious cakes while meeting some of South Vancouver Island’s inspirational […]
Tofino Wedding Weekend 2020
Tofino Wedding Weekend 2020 Dates: Feb.21st to 23rd, 2020! Meet local vendors: event planners, wedding photographers, floral designers, cake artists, beauty specialists and visit beautiful venues! Keep up do date: Email info@rareearthweddings.com for more details and full schedule.
Wedding Cake and Cocktail Tasting
Wedding Cake and Cocktail Tasting Getting married in 2020/21?! Then the Wedding Cake and Cocktail Tasting Event is for YOU!! Schur to Please Boutique Cakery has teamed up with our friends at Shake Cocktails to bring you a menu tasting with a twist! Cake sample boxes will be $10 each and are first come first […]
Local Love – A Cowichan Wedding Social
Local Love – A Cowichan Wedding Social An elegant and sophisticated evening highlighting the amazing wedding vendors from the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. The First Annual Wedding Social is hosted by Susan of Cobble Hill Cake Co. , Natalie of Champagne Rose Events and Adria of Little Bee Blooms at the beautiful Blue Grouse […]
Modern Wedding & Event Showcase
Modern Wedding & Event Showcase The largest wedding and event showcase of it’s kind on Vancouver Island. Organizers bring a fresh approach each year making it a “must-attend” event for couples and industry leaders. Attendees should expect nothing less than chic, elegant, sophisticated inspiration. The absolute opposite of ordinary is the best way to describe […]
TASTES of the Valley
TASTES of the Valley | A Better Way To Plan Your Wedding We have created a romantic night for 12 couples to come and see what the best of the Comox Valley can offer. A wedding fair like no other. Be inspired by the stunning and contemporary mock wedding designed by Jacklyn Van Bourgondien from […]
Charming Garden Wedding Features Gin Deck
Charming Garden Wedding inspiration awaits in this lovely garden locale featuring a gin deck. The venue, Maple Bay Manor, is an elegant boutique retreat nestled among the rolling hills, lush forests and tranquil seascapes of Vancouver Island. The Gin Deck Terrace is the perfect spot for newlyweds to relax after a ceremony and enjoy signature cocktails […]
Wedding Planner Showcase: Vancouver’s Cherry Wang
Wedding Planner Showcase: If there are beautiful people, endless flowers, happy friends, joyful laughter all around, and some of the best décor you will see in Vancouver…then you are probably looking at a Cherry Wang Wedding. ‘Pinterest worthy’ is the best way to describe Cherry Wang’s weddings. Cherry credits it all to her tourism management […]
Autumn Lovers + A Forest Lake
Autumn Lovers, rich colours and luxuriant floral…a perfect romance! Intimate photo sessions are now a full on photography trend for wedding couples. Some choose to do a pre wedding session, some are blending intimate photos into an engagement session. Other couples are waiting until the stress of the wedding day is over. Whatever the timing, […]
Sweet Memories for Emily + Brandon
Sweet Memories were made by Emily + Brandon at their Saanich Wedding Day held on Vancouver Island. Everything about this wedding reflects thoughtful taste and classic beauty. Of course, the eye catching skirt on the bride is the style highlight! The ceremony venue already has naturally epic views looking over Sea Cider’s orchards and the […]
Waterfall Wedding Shoot at Goldstream Park
Waterfall Wedding Shoot at Goldstream Park! Lauren + Peter rocked this wedding shoot where nature and colour came together to create dramatic photos. An organic shout out to the beauty of Vancouver Island and the beauty of this couple on their wedding day. Adam Ziorio Photography We love the obvious joy these two have as […]
Tofino Beach Elopement for Caitlynn + Sam
Tofino Beach Elopements are simply gorgeous and this couple’s wedding is proof extraordinaire! Caitlynn + Sam were surrounded by close friends and family as they exchanged vows. They were further blessed with radiant sunshine that sparkled on the blue water around them. The photographer was quick to take advantage of such perfect surroundings and we […]
