Falls Golf Course Wedding, Chilliwack

I’ve been waiting for this wedding since I photographed Angela’s two sisters’ weddings many many years ago. Angela and Chris mark my third and final wedding for the Stove family- I’ve now completed the trifecta of Stove siblings’ weddings! Being with this crew was like walking into a big family reunion. So many familiar faces and stories. I feel so connected to this family and the incredible love they have for one another. Adding to the emotion of the day, Angela chose to honour her best friend, who recently lost her battle with cancer, with personal touches throughout the day. She wore pieces of her best friend’s jewelry, included a sweet bumblebee in her bouquet (a play on her nickname), and even included a photo of her amongst the guests at the ceremony. It was a beautiful way to carry her best friend with her throughout the day they dreamed of together.

I was in awe of the beautiful space that Angela’s aunt, Larissa (the incredibly talented woman behind Bridal Beginnings!) put together. A mixture of fresh and preserved florals were expertly paired with touches of gold and amber. The reception was warm and elegant and absolutely stunning. It was the perfect way to finish the trifecta of Stove weddings. I couldn’t be more thankful these three sisters chose to hire me!

Florals and Decor: Bridal Beginnings

MUA: The Artistry Duo

Dress: Union Bridal

Venue: Falls Golf Club

Payton + Brian // Fraser River Lodge Wedding

A groovy meets boho wedding in the mountains? Sign me the HECK up. Payton and Brian brought everything they had to this incredible wedding. Brian constructed the gorgeous wooden sunburst backdrop, and Payton gathered all the disco and vintage details. The florals by Wild Rabbit Flowers was just the cherry on top! Then there were the sweet little details like how Payton’s grandma made her wedding dress. And the floral disco ball chandelier? I was blown away by it all. But of course, the most wonderful part of all was two very special guests- Mowgli and Grizzly, their dogs. It was an absolute honour to capture Payton and Brian’s wedding day, especially with an incredible team of vendors:

Venue: Fraser River Lodge, Agassiz, BC

HMUA: Dames and Dolls, Caitlin J Makeup

Officiant: Kristen Olynick, Vancouver Officiant

Florals: Wild Rabbit Flowers

Noahmay + Trevor // Wedding at the Secret Garden at Ripples Winery and New Wave Distilling in Abbotsford

Whenever my clients book at the Secret Garden, I am absolutely giddy with excitement. This venue really has it all. Noahmay and Trevor leaned into the greenery for their wedding, and added pops of coral. We loved using some of the greenhouses for photos, as well as the local fields. This area was devastated by catastrophic flooding only 6 months prior to Noahmay and Trevor’s wedding, and Ripples worked tirelessly to return the venue to its former glory. Their efforts truly paid off- it was impossible to even tell that the entire venue was under 4 feet of water.

Noahmay and Trevor are extremely kind and fun-loving people. They met playing a video game, and despite the long distance between them, took a chance on dating one another. They both come from families that love fiercely, and it was so evident how deeply loved these two are by everyone around them. It was an absolute joy to photograph their wedding day- especially with an entire gaggle of flower girls and ring bearers that loved busting a move on the dance floor. Not to mention the exuberant Filipino money dance that was enthusiastically participated in by all the guests. Truly an incredible day to remember!

Venue: The Secret Garden at Ripples Winery