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

A season opener

This past Saturday marks the beginning of my career postpartum. Life can now be defined to some extent as before Maisie and after.

Having a two month old baby, and getting back to work full time has its fair share of challenges. But, we are doing our best. The challenges aren't exactly during the sessions, or during the weddings... its the before and afters that are proving to be tricky. So, be gentle with me. If it takes me a day or two longer to respond, or call back etc... just know that it may feel like I'm ignoring you, but I promise, I'm not. I'm just doing my best to ensure that my 9 week old baby isn't neglected, and has more love than she needs from me to get her through the times when I can't be there for her. When I get to the wedding, the session, the meeting. I'm there 100%, and am loving it. However that wouldn't be possible if I felt like my little Maisie wasn't being taken care of 100%.

So, the emails and call backs may take a day or two longer, but my baby is happy and healthy and loved. To me, its the only way.

In saying that, I can't imagine starting off my wedding season with anyone else but Sean and Kate. A beautiful day at Dolphins Resort, stunning bride, gorgeous guests, loving family members... a perfect way to spend my Saturday.

Warm, inviting, and full of love. This day, was perfect. I love how Kate just radiates. Amazing. I also love how much I love photography.

It's good to be back.

Recharged Batteries=Inspiration Overload

I LOVE shooting weddings in the not so busy season. Talk about being excited to shoot a wedding. I was vibrating, ready to create art! Ready to see magic, and to let it seep through my cameras, and through my bones. I was ready, delighted by the chilly March air, the beautiful bursts of sunlight, and the giant fluffy clouds. I was compelled by the sweet, and lovely bride, and moved by the handsome and gentle groom.

I am so lucky to have such fabulous people in my world. I truly couldn't imagine doing anything different with my time, my life, or my energy. Amazing.

Thank you both so much for inviting me into your world and trusting me with your wedding photographs. What beautiful people you are, and what beautiful people surround you as well. Here is what I saw. I love this image, the long winding road, the tone, the way they are walking...