Wedding in the Woods couple among huge trees and ferns on Vancouver Island by Erin Wallis PHotography

Wedding in the Woods Cover Story

Wedding in the Woods couple among huge trees and ferns on Vancouver Island by Erin Wallis PHotography

Wedding in the Woods Cover Story! We have a lot of questions about how we choose a cover for our magazine. Our 2020 Vancouver Island issue was a case of falling in love…with a shot of newlyweds in the forest. Erin Wallis Photography caught newly married Prestlee and Scott in a magical woodsy moment. And voila! a cover was born.

Wedding magazine cover with newlyweds in forest surrounded by ferns by Erin Wallis PhotographyThis wedding is the epitome of the elegant forest wedding – the groom is even in black tie. The sit down reception would do any five star hotel proud but these guests enjoyed the luxury under the open skies. Our fav moment is the bride and groom speaking to their guests from a large tree stump. 

Bride and Groom stand on tree stump under globe lights giving speech to forest reception guestsThe cake at this reception is truly a work of art sitting atop a delicate gold stand and draped in fine greenery. Table settings feature white on white with the stark relief of a fern on each plate and green garlands. 

White reception plate on wood table with green fern leaf by Party Mood Vancouver Island

 

The bride is in a stunning Willowby by Watters gown, along with a flowing veil, showcasing her natural blonde beauty. Her wedding party shone beside her in pale full length gowns while they carried Bouquets of Lush white rose and Italian ruscus.

Bride and Bridesmaids in white dresses carrying bouquets of white roses and italian ruscus on Vancouver IslandNot to be forgotten is the cutest little flower girl ever with white roses and ruscus around her hair. And the beautiful details around the reception. All in all…there could not be a better wedding in the woods cover story. We thank Prestlee and Scott for the privilege of featuring them on the cover of our 2020 Vancouver Island magazine.

VENUE: Cowichan River Wilderness Lodge PLANNING | RENTALS | FLORAL: Party Mood | PHOTOS: Erin Wallis Photography | GOWN: Willowby by Watters at The White Peony | MENSWEAR: Tip Top Tailors | CUISINE: Truffles Catering | RENTALS: Black and White Party Rentals 

You are invited to another forest wedding on Vancouver Island!

Bride and veil Willowby by Watters gown The White Peony Vancouver IslandNewlyweds and Confetti after ceremony by Erin Wallis PhotographyWedding in the Woods flower girl with white rose head wreath by Erin Wallis PhotographyWedding Party walks down path in the woods on Vancouver IslandWedding couple laughing by Erin Wallis PhotographyWedding in the Woods couple among huge trees and ferns on Vancouver Island by Erin Wallis PHotographyNewlyweds look over reception tables in the woods by Truffles Catering on Vancouver IslandWhite Wedding Cake on Gold Pedestal Stand with Italian ruscus by Truffles CateringBride reading Guest List made of parchment by Party Mood on Vancouver IslandWedding in the Woods couple dance under the starsWedding in the Woods guests dance under the stars and lights on Vancouver Island