Classy Hatley Castle Wedding

Ashley and Conner chose to wed at the famous Vancouver Island castle in a breathtaking ceremony and reception. Every detail was exceptional, from the antique statues to the beautiful gardens (which include peacocks!). How amazing is it that Vancouver Island boasts a stunning castle alongside nature’s beauty? 

Hatley Castle is famous for being featured in movies and television (who can forget Ryan Reynolds’s Deadpool shot?), but for Ashley and Conner, it was the perfect setting for their love story. The ceremony was held in the gardens below, and the castle framed their first couple’s kiss. The reception showed the castle interior’s beautiful high ceilings and ocean views. A kingdom for their special day! 

We love the dramatic vibe and romantic feel of every moment. For wedding planners from Details Planning and Event Design, no detail was too small. The ceremony was filled with lush floral designs, including a gorgeous ceremony backdrop by Bespoke Blossoms. The reception room blossomed with flowers along tables and the mantlepiece. The piece de resistance was the bridal bouquet of white, caramel, and coffee roses.

Ashley + Conner were style icons in this fairytale wedding. The bride wore a strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and sheer veil and showed off a spectacular open ballroom skirt. The groom, looking incredibly handsome, came in a full black tux and bowtie. The best accessories of the day? The smiles these two had as they grabbed some epic shots! 

We especially love the antique car, the bridesmaids’ stunning dresses, the flowing ribbons on the bouquets, the pretty paper suite, and, well, the Castle! The dreamy first dance under the stars is the very best ending to this Classy Hatley Castle Wedding. Ashley + Conner inspire couples everywhere who want to be stylish princes and princesses for a day!

PHOTOS: Rivkah Photography

VENUE: Hatley Castle

PLANNER: Details Planning & Event Design

RENTALS: Trend Décor Event Design

PAPER SUITE: Petite Paperie Design Co.

FLORALS: Bespoke Blossoms

CATERING: Truffles Catering

MUA: Makeup by Squish

CAKE: Mama Makes Cakes

HAIR: Every Strand Matters

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Love at Brannen Lake Estates

This incredible elopement-style shoot was featured in our latest Vancouver Island issue. It’s a romantic and sparkly scene set in the rustic and natural beauty of Brannen Lake Estates near Nanaimo. Elopements have burst onto the wedding scene as the idea of intimacy without stress appeals to more couples. Vancouver Island Elopements is reaching new heights in creating lifetime memories for eloping couples, and the rich storytelling in this styled tableau shows why!

Love at Brannen Lake Estates is set in the countryside of Vancouver Island. However, the countryside means something quite different in BC so, of course, there is a gorgeous lake and a backdrop of mountains. The look of this rustic outdoor wedding venue changes with the seasons but is always naturally beautiful. 

The bridge and groom in this tableau bring high style to the barn wedding scene. The extravagant display of twinkling light fills the area and transforms the darkness into a candle-lit scene. What couple wouldn’t love this look? The ceremony frame backdrop boasts lavish floral arrangements of roses, orchids, and tropical greenery. The bridal bouquet embraces the floral theme, with peach and cream reflecting the barn wood colors. A unique look is the matching vintage mirrors for the pre-wedding ‘getting ready’ set on a lace-covered vanity.

We love the style choices for this dream elopement. The bride looks amazing in an off-the-shoulder gown (perfectly showing off a tattoo) with a high front slit. Comfort and glamour! The groom looks relaxed in a black shirt and pants which provide the canvas for his floral boutonniere. The style continues with a gorgeous paper suite featuring gold seals on white luxury paper. We can’t forget the lovely (and yummy) charcuterie boxes for the eloping couple to nibble on. 

Eloping on Vancouver Island is the perfect blend of magical beauty and natural landscape. Vancouver Island Elopements took this scenario up a notch with lights, candles, and beauty creating wedding magic! 

PLANNING: Vancouver Island Elopements 
VENUE + SETUP: Brannen Lake Estates.
PHOTOS: Elyse Anna Photography
MAKEUP: Real Life Remy 
HAIR: Willow & Arrow Hair Loft
FLORAL: Bezaire Floral
CHARCUTERIE: Spoon & Spade
CALLIGRAPHY: Olive and Ella
JEWELRY: WestCoast Designs + Orka Gems

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Photo Credit: Shantina Rae Photography

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Downtown Devotion for Brittany + Justin….an intimate Vancouver wedding filled with fall colours and candlelight. Brittney and Justin made some large changes due to the Covid restrictions. They went from a party of 140 to 22 and did not regret a thing. We were so impressed by their je ne sais quois (attitude) that we featured the nuptials in the 2021 Vancouver West Coast Weddings Magazine.

The couple realized they could take over a small local bistro restaurant with such a small guest list. The establishment even had the perfect name as Fiore + Famiglia means Flowers and Family! The Italian theme and rustic yet modern interior simpled up the wedding decor. 

The guys started their day at a craft brewery where some amazing photos were taken and then met up with the ladies in the middle of the city for a first look. This is just one of the most adorable first look scenes.  Brittany + Justin took a photoshoot tour using historical buildings and the Vancouver skyline as backdrops to their day.

We love the floral style of this wedding. The bride and her bridesmaids carried lush bouquets of burgundy and peach tones. The bride’s party wears gowns in tones of burgundy and blush while the bride rocks a unique off-the-shoulder lace gown with ruffles down her arms. The floral palette is carried through the ceremony and reception on tables and the arch. 

The reception was met with delight as delicious cuisine, and a first dance entertained everyone. The night was finished with a champagne tower poured by the bride and groom to replace the traditional cutting of the cake. We love that this couple epitomized British Columbia with their chill take on pandemic wedding planning. It turned out that a sophisticated downtown devotion event made for lifetime memories.

PLANNER: Social Calendar Events |  PHOTOS: Evin with Me & BC Photography |  FLORAL: Fremont Flower Company | VENUE: Fiore Famiglia Restaurant |   BREWERY:33 Acres Brewing  | HAIR + MUA: Beaumont Beauty  

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Love Letters at Dolphin’s Resort in Campbell River…we love all the wonderful details in this lovely palette. Take a look at the linen-covered in lettering, modern and traditional decor, blush floral, and, of course, the amazing ceiling decor!

Dolphin’s Resort boasts a sweeping ocean view and this beauty is used as a backdrop to the wedding table. Pale flowers are placed in a quirky manner in white vases while white on white linens and tableware shine. We especially love the gold flatware, tall white taper candles, and twigs that are spread across the tablescape. The piece de resistance is the linen that pools over the edge and onto the floor. A poem espousing love is beautifully done in calligraphy across the linen. The gorgeous wedding cake sits in a gold stand on the pooled linen. The bridal couple is so stylish and sophisticated. The bride is in a stunning white, V-neck, lace gown with a stunning back feature. The fit and flare is perfect for the West Coast relaxed formal look.

A real piece of art within this shoot is the ceiling decor made of twigs and floral. The delicate creation appears to hang in the air above the long table. The rich brown chairs are the perfect foil to the twig decor. Love Letters at Dolphin’s Resort is an inspiration for a naturally beautiful West Coast Wedding!

PHOTOS: Erin Wallis Photography | DESIGN + FLOWERS: Bezaire Floral & Events | HAIR + MUA: Wildflower on Location | GOWN: Unbridled Courtenay | TUX: Jim’s Clothes Closet | CAKE: Cakebread Artisan Bakery | COOKIES: OMG Macarons | LETTERING: Melanie Anne Designs | RENTALS: All in One Party Shop | COCKTAILS: Wild Coast Cocktails | VENUE: Dolphins Resort

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A Sophisticated Gallery Wedding…The lace gown is perfect. The flowers hoops are unique and the children in the wedding party are exceptionally pretty…did we mention the bride wears some awesome specs? 

Everything was perfect that day. Right down to it being the rainiest day of the year with a perfect two hour window to take the photographs in the Highlands. Welcome to Vancouver Island!

The bride was resplendent in her lace gown with flowing sleeves and a bow at the back. Her hair was loosely curled with a small braid entwined with flowers. The best part of Aggie’s bride style, though, was her glasses! The bridal carried a lush bouquet of blush and neutral roses, succulents, waxflower, and lots of eucalypti. We love Aggie’s request for one burgundy roses to be set into her flowers – a floral statement! The groom was stylish in his blue suit, blush tie, and floral boutonniere.

The ceremony was held at the Shelbourne Kingdom Hall in Victoria where lanterns and greenery lined the aisle. The bridesmaids and children were arrayed in various shades of blush pink and carried gold hoops featuring roses and greenery. Ban and Aggie exchanged vows and, once again, the rain cooperated as though it was watching the day.

The couple chose Fortune Gallery as their reception venue for 75 guests. Wine flowed along with canapes as friends and family danced under a ceiling floral installation of roses, ferns, and ivy. The amazing brick walls featured twinkle lights entwined with ivy – a wonderful photo backdrop.

We can’t say enough about this sophisticated gallery wedding. Friends and family worked hard to make sure every part of this wedding was amazing. Ben and Aggie concentrated on what was important to them on their special day – love, beauty, and friends.

GOWN: Blush Bridal Boutique | HAIR: Styled By Autumn | MUA: Courtney of CR Beauty | FLORAL: Laura Kalcsa + Rachelle Schluter | VENUE: Fortune Gallery | PHOTOS: Kacie Mccolm Photography

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Purple Lilac Spring Wedding…Sam + Jessie and a surprise wedding in the Gardens of HCP. It started as a design shoot and ended in a real elopement. That is not something that can be said by too many vendors! A truly magical experience of helping a couple fulfill their dream of marrying each other in a real-life secret garden.

In mid-March 2020 the entire wedding industry and all the couples that were planning their beautiful days came to a screeching halt. The days and weeks that followed involved a lot of tough decisions, rescheduling, and pivoting. Hattie, an Island photographer, and Rad, a Victoria wedding planner, were chatting over Instagram about their new elopement packages. Somewhere in the conversation, they excitedly decided to pull off a socially distanced elopement photoshoot and the creative sparks flew! A design idea was chosen that was intended for a pre-COVID frame of mind but was adapted with input from Megan at HCP Gardens and Reay the florist.

The Horticulture Centre of the Pacific  (HCP Gardens) was thrilled to welcome the small group of vendors onto the grounds to appreciate the spring blooms after being closed to the public for seven weeks and counting. The abundance of wide-open spaces was essential for social distancing, but the tranquility and magic of having the place empty elevated this picnic and ceremony to something truly special. As a small nonprofit organization, the sudden loss of wedding revenue has been painful, but Group Sales Manager Megan Stacey looked forward to welcoming more couples for intimate elopement-style ceremonies.

Reay, the florist, whipped up a beautiful foam-free lilac chandelier as the focal point. Reay had to source all of those lush lilacs so she put the call out on Social Media and foraged, not only in her back yard but friends of friends’ yards as well. After some trial and error, the lilac chandelier was placed delicately with many strands of fishing wire! 

The bold blooms in the Gardens, as well as the hues of purple that tied the whole day together, inspired the hand-drawn invitation suite by Addison at Petite Paperie Design Co.. She also spent a fair time referencing photos of the couple and the dress designer’s social media pages to create an illustration that would be a beautiful keepsake for their day.  The vows themselves were sourced from a reading from the shoot designer’s own wedding day – a quote from the poet R.M. Drake that seems to speak volumes during this time more than any other time.

The beautiful cake was lovingly made by a classic French bakery, La Roux Patissiere, where Chef Lynn created yet another edible masterpiece inspired by all of the different hues found in a dusky evening. The chocolate sponge cake was layered with vanilla buttercream and fresh raspberry cream for a truly delectable combination as Rebecca, the owner, was insistent that we have a real cake for this occasion and that was even before she found out about the elopement which are the occasions they feel they best serve.

Jessica and Tom of Farmer’s Daughter, who met and fell in love while working at a wine shop, thoughtfully curated the mouthwatering cheese and charcuterie board.   As they say, “Like every great cheese and wine pairing, it’s about making two things that are good on their own, become great when paired together.” With this amazing spread, they paired a bottle of Charme De L’Ile from local winery Unsworth Vineyards. The bright, green apple and citrus notes lend themselves effortlessly to the welsh cheddar; French Brie, and Four Quarters Calabrese salami.

As everyone was acutely aware of the situation with COVID it was ensured that the vendors on-site that day had been practicing social distancing guidelines by working at home, only going out when needed, and practicing good hygiene prior to the day of the shoot. The shoot itself was socially distanced and everyone wore masks/gloves as was necessary.

As hairstylists and makeup artists work very closely with a bride it was simply out of the question to have some on-site for this aspect of the day. So the bride,  Sam,  did her own hair and makeup including the floral hairpiece that pops in her dark, wavy hair.

As things started to come together, a couple was found who was willing to model and suddenly everyone started to realize how much more this was meant to be. For one, Sam + Jessie had been directly affected by COVID-19 as they had found themselves rescheduling their June 2020 wedding on Salt Spring Island. It turned out that the ring designer who was to be featured had also made their wedding rings and the Reclamation dress that the bride had canceled was the exact same dress we had for the shoot.  Hattie then asked the couple if they would be open to eloping once the shoot was over and they very happily agreed to this! All of the wedding vendors were excited to be on board to make someone’s wedding day a reality!! What an exciting turn of events!!

As the sun set, the couple was wed by Amanda Tarling, a local Victoria celebrant, under the serene presence of the eucalyptus tree. The only people present with the couple, other than vendors, were the groom’s parents via Facetime. However, in the couple’s hearts and minds were all their loved ones. They enjoyed a wonderful picnic under the lilac chandelier amid a newlyweds paradise.

This purple lilac spring wedding photoshoot turned real-life elopement for Sam + Jessie was born out of necessity – the necessity to feel connected, for normalcy, and for a magical and beautiful moment between two people when they are declared officially married.

Editorial written by Hattie Root Photography and Rad Occasions!

PHOTOS; Hattie Root Photography | PLANNING: Rad Occasions | VENUE: HCP Gardens | FLORAL: Paloma Floral | PAPER SUITE: Petite Paperie Design Co. | CUISINE: The Farmer’s Daughter | OFFICIANT: Amanda Tarling | CAKE: La Roux Pâtisserie | RINGS: Emma Glover Design | GOWN: Reclamation Design Company BUBBLY: Unsworth Vineyards

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Cozy Elopement Inspiration in Fraser Valley…this cozy wedding styled shoot is inspired by the chilly weather.   The cold creates a kind of mood that makes a person want to get closer and cozier with the one that they love. What would you get if you had a bride and groom that wanted to celebrate their love, enjoying the wintry west coast-ness, but also wanted to leave time and space to cozy and warm up by the fireplace. So that mood became the theme of this visual palette.

The green gown is not something that we often see but the lush colour stands out against the white surroundings. Bridal style at an elopement can include dress changes and, why not, what is there to stop you? This style shoot features a white dress with long sleeves and lace bodice paired with a natural beauty look.

Floral was a big part of our focus with the main display over top of the fireplace as well as the floral decadence that lay splayed on the dining table.  The  key floral piece is the floral sash that the bride wears in lieu of a bouquet. With the green dress, she holds a special bouquet filled with roses, anemone and greenery that drips down over the gown. The reception table, with lush roses and greenery, is the perfect backdrop to the white place settings and candles.

We love how the fireplace scene comes together.  The warmth of the fireplace, decked out in candles and shaggy furs, and crowned with the asymmetrical greenery display piece is the perfect vibe for a cozy elopement inspiration in Fraser Valley.

PHOTOS: Nancy Bree Photo | DESIGN: Elyse and Co. Events | FLORAL DESIGN: All Her Flowers | VENUE: Fraser River Lodge | GOWN; Everything But the Groom Bridal Boutique | RENTALS: Winston Table Curations | HAIR + MUA: Beauty en Route | SUITS: Black and Lee | MODELS: Veronika and James

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Elopement Giveaway for a Lucky Couple...spring is here and we are welcoming it with this chance to win!  We are happy to partner with Megan Maundrell Photography and En Vied Events = who are offering a $500 Gift Certificate to the winning couple towards a pop-up micro wedding/elopement with them. Details on how to enter below.

The Atrium is certainly attention getting on it’s own but a ceremony backdrop is a must for elopements. This wood triangle arch is perfect for the blush and coral peonies, purple carnations and leaves and purple sprayed palm leaves. Ribbons flow from the bouquet to bring the entire tableau together. What a perfect elopement giveaway for a lucky couple!

To enter (and hopefully win!) the $500 Gift Certificate:

1. Follow @westcoastweddings @enviedevents and @meganmaundrellphotography

2. Tag 3 friends (Additional tags = additional entries)

3. Share to your story, being sure to tag us so that we see it!

 

Giveaway ends 11:59pm on March 12th, and be sure to keep your eyes peeled for the release of the other two gorgeous set-ups in this collection.”  

 

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. By participating, entrants agree to be bound by these Official Rules and the decisions of the Sponsor and Administrator. Void where prohibited by law. You are invited to another Megan Maundrell Wedding.

PHOTOS: Megan Maundrell Photography | DECOR, STYLING + FLORAL:   En Vied Events | VENUE:  The Parkside Hotel & Spa |  MODELS: Melanie + Spencer

 

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The Victoria garden provides plenty of ways to capture heart fluttering moments with lots of movement and elegant posing. Da Fiori Design did a magnificent job of creating just the right floral bouquets and center pieces to bring even more magic to the location and Jenny from Mink Makeup and Hair knew just the right touches.  The model, Katerina, was perfection with her pale complexion, whimsically beautiful features, and soft elegant movements.

We especially love the white plates, paper suite and bridal veil – all luxurious touches that complement the vision. Bridal Butterflies and Poppies is an ethereal fairy tale that will hopefully be an inspiration to all the whimsical brides in the West Coast! 

PHOTOS: Anzhelika Gekkelman | VENUE: Tuscan Farm Gardens | GOWN: Luxx Nova | FLORAL: Da Fiori Design | HAIR + MUA: Mink Makeup and Hair | MODEL: Katerina |

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