Laura and Michael~A Ucluelet Wedding

Laura and Mike had a clear vision for what they wanted for their wedding day.  Black Rock Resort a very intimate few friends and loved ones and a day to celebrate their connection.  Simple, remote, intimate and absolutely lovely.  Intimate weddings can seem daunting to plan, there are family members feelings to consider (I know this first hand) there are a lot of things to consider.  But, if its what your heart truly wants, the people who cherish you will love you and respect your choices.  These small but meaningful weddings have my heart.  I always feel so honoured to be chosen to photograph your weddings, but when it is such a small group... perhaps even more.  The images will be how you share your wedding with all of your family who weren't there with you.  It just feel so special to me. 

This west coast wedding began with a dusting of magical snow (I was so excited) but ended with a sudden burst of light through the clouds at the property of a chance meeting of a lovely local fellow who invited us to his property for photos.  Here are a few of my favourites from such a special Black Rock Resort wedding in the ever amazing Ucluelet BC. 

Blackrock Resort: Jacqui and Mike

I was always the one up late.  Up late scribbling random rambles on countless notebooks.  I was a always a tad dramatic, but writing always helped ease my mind and helped me make sense of the thoughts that would frequent my head and heart.  Blogging has been a bit like that for me as well.  A way to wrap things up, tie it all together.  Share what has happened, what beautiful things I saw and felt and experienced with the beautiful people who've chosen me to capture their moments.  I really love it.  The past few years the blogging has come to a bit of a standstill for no other reason than I had things to do.  The small people who I grew, then take up a whole lot of energy and at the end of a long day... the couch and a glass of wine and an episode or 3 of Vikings became incredibly more appealing than attempting to use more energy for anything.  And, I'm ok with that.  But now, I've been feeling the need to share on something other than Facebook or Instagram.  I'm just going to do what I can, when I can and be ok with that.  Be great with that.  

So, I'm going to start at the end of 2014 for my wedding season.  It was the last glorious, amazing wedding of 2014 for me.  Jacqui and Mike made no error in choosing  Black Rock Resort for their truly remarkable west coast wedding.  My beautiful friend Mother Nature was feeling generous on November 15 2014.  Leading up to the wedding no one could have anticipated a wedding engulfed in the most magical picturesque winter sunshine.  The light and the people were right out of my creative dreams.  Vancouver Islands west coast is beautiful on any day, be it foggy, rainy, stormy.... but winter sunshine may just be my favourite.  Lucky lucky us.  

Thank you Jacqui and Mike for you faith in me and for choosing me.  As always, I am beyond grateful.  ox

Black Rock Resort Wedding

Adeline and Francis were married on the hauntingly majestic West Coast of Vancouver Island, at Black Rock Resort in Ucluelet BC.  It's a bit of a mission to get there, a long winding narrow road (not for the faint of hearts) however... if you can do it.... your wedding is sure to be full of incredible memories for all.  Adeline and Francis are two of the most passionate, loving and wonderfully in love people I've ever met.  Every moment was completely infused with an elegant beauty... it was literally dripping with love.  A traditional tea ceremony, followed by a non traditional first look on the beach then emotional ceremony overlooking the sea.  Truly a dream to be a part of.  

xo 

Cherie and Jamie

I instantly loved Cherie. Instantly. There was no warming up, no gradually getting to know each other. I saw her, and was instantly like "Oh, Hi!" Like we'd known each other for a long time. She has the kind of smile and energy that makes you want to know her, want to be around her. Jamie is equally warm and you also want to know him. They are awesome. You'll see.

Cherie and Jamie were married at the Black Rock Resort in Ucluelet, BC. This resort, ranks as possibly my favorite wedding venue around. It is dreamy. Rustic. Elegant. You should go. You should see it. Misty west coast trails, jagged rocks climbing out of the sandy shores. A resort snuggled right in the heart of it all. Amazing. Go.

Cherie and Jamie, you both were warm. Engaging. Charismatic. Wonderful. Thank you, for sharing it all with me. See... you love her already. See, you love them. Don't you.

Love in Ucluelet

The Black Rock Oceanfront Resort in Ucluelet BC, is not only a stunning resort. But an amazing west coast wedding venue as well. The staff are wonderful, the rooms exquisite and the views breathtaking. Situated amongst the rocky bluffs of Ucluelet, it perfectly captures the feeling and ambiance of everything we love about the west coast.

Laura and Kevin live in Edmonton, and chose Black Rock as their first choice for a Vancouver Island destination wedding. Their wedding was really a wonderful weekend, full with family, friends and good times. Here is my interpretation of their extraordinary wedding. What's a West Coast Wedding without gumboots? I'll leave you with a typical Black Rock view.