Bernadette and Sandra came all the way from Australia to get married in Vancouver. They had their ceremony at the officiant’s house near Kits Beach. They’re so friendly, they made two friends shortly after arriving in town and the guys came along to witness their marriage. We took some photos around the Kitsilano waterfront after. I love their colourful dresses and cute shoes. They’re off on a bit of a whirlwind trip around Canada and the US now, then back home for a reception. Thanks so much for having me be a part of your day, Sandra and Dette.

I’m so tired of Beacon Hill Park. I was tired of it after shooting there five times last year. But I had a lot of fun on this shoot there with Bryn and Dan, discovering some new locations. And I absolutely adore these photos. Bryn and Dan are so adorable and cheerful – their happiness is totally infectious. Plus, they’re really stylish (in a fun way). They’re everything I want my photography to be – colourful, joyful, fun, and full of emotion and love. I can’t wait for their Pender Island wedding in October.

I love this wedding – it’s so beautiful and elegant, yet full of love and laughter.  The ceremony and reception were held at Sea Cider, where the planners have got it together. They had gorgeous table arrangements for dinner out in the tent and a super stylish candy buffett.  The cider house makes a perfect venue for dancing at a small wedding.

Bryan and Ashley are adorable and sweet.  They just looked so very happy throughout the day.  Their speeches had me crying and laughing behind my camera. Their family and friends mostly travelled from Ontario (and some other places) to attend their wedding in Victoria on a Thursday evening – that always makes for an intimate, loving wedding.

They hired a musician, Paul O’Brien, who brought along his ridiculously talented kids to perform at the ceremony and had a fiddler join him for the reception.  I adore live music at weddings, especially when it’s this good.  It really set the mood throughout the ceremony and cocktail hour and made for some lively fun at the reception.  Someone requested The Macarena and Paul obliged, noting that he’d never played it before.  There were also some energetic attempts at Irish dancing. Pretty much everyone was getting into the dancing and music. Such a beautiful celebration.

Thanks to Krysta Dey for assisting and taking some great photos.

Venue: Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse
Wedding planner:  Alix Baldwin
Band:   Paul O’Brien + his kids
Caterer:  Ambrosia
Florist:  Daisy Chain – Miria
Hair and Make-up:  Fish Hair Salon
Cake: Crumsby’s Cupcake Cafe
Officiant: Dana Seaborn