Vancouver Island Wedding Venues

I adore Vancouver Island.  There is so much to offer in one amazing package.  You can have anything you want from a barefoot seaside ceremony, an elegant rooftop city affair, gorgeous vineyard event to a magical mountaintop destination wedding.  We literally have it all here.  The vendors are also world class and we don't live here because we have to, we do because we love it here.  Islanders are a bit different, and it's my kind of place.  I had a previous venue post, but thought it was time to update with some of my all time favourite island destinations, to possibly help you find your perfect wedding location on Vancouver Island.  (if I've skipped any of your favourite spots please send me an email and I'll try and make sure they make the list)

North Island

Looking for a complete mini getaway tucked away in the peaceful and stunning Gowlland Harbour  on Quadra Island? This place will leave your guests spellbound!

Rustic Elegance on Campbell Rivers shoreline? Dolphins Resort

Rustic Barn reception space and pristine lakeside resort Strathcona Park Lodge

Beautiful riverside garden site Haig Brown Heritage House

Mountaintop Magic Mount Washington  

Campbell River Reception space overlooking the ocean and Discovery Pier Maritime Heritage Centre  

Campbell River Golf and Country Club {under new management and getting a huge makeover and updates!}

Light and elegant reception space dreams with amazing food Cuckoo at Coombs Old Country Market  

Seaside Parksville with sand for miles Tigh-Na-Mara

Pacific Shores and HERE (for my take of a beautiful wedding there)

If you're after coastal luxury you choose Sonora Resort

West Coast

Long Beach Lodge and HERE (for my views of it)

Middle Beach Lodge and HERE for my views of it

Private Tofino beach and royal treatment, Wickaninnish Inn

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort and HERE  or HERE for my views of it

South Island 

Rustic but elegant barn with separate areas with animals and adventure Birds Eye Cove LOVE this place! 

Stunning Victoria cityscape elegance Parkside Resort

For a jaw dropping Victoria BC affair with glorious gardens and a castle!  Hello!!! Hatley Castle

Sea Cider HERE for my views

Fireside Grill

My wish list... places I haven't photographed a wedding at, but would love to!

Absolutely at the very top of my list is Clayquot Wilderness Resort 

Attended my cousins wedding here and this place is AMAZING Starling Lane Winery

Also on my list! Church and state Winery and  Merridale

Katie and Kyle

I have so much to share. I have no idea how to get it all on here!A really awesome post containing images and story (history really) of a long line of photographers in my family. Of which I was unaware!! Then we have a gorgeous family, a wonderful couple, a recent grad, and a new baby.... 2 weddings... So... lets start with Saturday's wedding.

Katie and Kyle.

The girls getting ready consisted of champagne and chocolate covered strawberries. The guys getting ready? KFC and Lucky. Hilarious and very entertaining!

Katie looked at me, and said when I arrived "You can fix this right" (the pouring rain) My response, "Absolutely I love it. It doesn't even phase me". In fact, these days rain + wedding= inspiration overload. If you can deal with a bit of dirt on the dress, a bit of water... well, I'm in. I'm your gal.

It was sprinkling with rain, then it was pouring, then it was really pouring. Then it was silver light and dramatic clouds and a bit of blue sky. None of it could have been more perfect. In my mind, if I can feel the rain, it means I am alive. If I am alive, I have the opportunity to create. If I can create, anything is possible.

And besides, if there is no rain, there is no dramatic clouds or light. If there is no dramatic clouds or light... life is no fun. Here are a few of my favorite images from Saturday. Katie has a radiant smile. Truly. Kyle and Katie.

Natalie and Leon

Sunday June 29 was such a beautiful day. For so many reasons. The sun was shining, I had a great breakfast (one in fact that I didn't spill my coffee) along with a beautiful country drive down to Courtenay to meet the lovely Natalie on her wedding day. Getting ready at the Old House Hotel in Courtenay, along with her girls... everything was very serene, elegant and beautiful.

As soon as I saw Natalie, I couldn't help but be overwhelmed with excitement at the images I knew were possible. Leon was so relaxed (or so he said) and was patiently awaiting his bride at the Filberg Grounds in Courtenay as well. It was a small but wonderful bunch, and I could not stop myself from photographing everyone! There was beauty everywhere... from the gorgeous children, to the proud parents, and musical friends... there were bits of magic floating all around. I loved sneaking a few images of Natalie unaware before her walk down the isle. The whole day was full of joy, laughter and many moments that I had the pleasure of capturing. The reception was held @ Tomato Tomato which, again, is somewhere you shouldn't miss out on!

Beautiful Venues, Beautiful People.... Beautiful Wedding... Photographers Dream. Thank you Natalie and Leon for allowing me into your lives, on such an incredible day.

Let me know which image is your favorite!!!