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Wedding Amanda & Hayden {Pender Island Photographer}

I love weddings, and I love exploring and going to places where I’ve never been before, so I was really looking forward for Amanda & Hayden’s wedding at the beautiful Poet’s Cove Resort on Pender Island. While Jan and I were making our way to the venue after a short ferry ride, I couldn’t help but imagine what it would be like to live on a small island like Pender. It must feel secluded at times, but I love the country and I am sure that everyone knows everyone. This island is so beautiful; what a great place for a wedding!
Hayden and Amanda had decided to do their photos in the morning, so they could spend more time with their guests after the ceremony. The morning didn’t start without a hitch though, as the makeup artist Amanda had spoken to just a week before hand, did not make her appearance. As unfortunate as this was, thankfully she had a good friend that had done a practice makeup run with her, so she could save the day! When both Hayden and Amanda were ready we took them to a gorgeous bluff overlooking the ocean where they saw each other for the first time. This is always such a special time of the day; the anticipation that both bride and groom feel, and then when they see each other all the stress falls away and they can enjoy spending some time together before their ceremony.
We hope that you’ll enjoy these favourites, which are mostly shot on the Poet’s Cove property, although there are also some images that we shot at a cute little church just down the road.
Hayden & Amanda, we hope that you are having an amazing time on your honeymoon and we wish you all the best for your lives that you’ve chosen to spend together!

~ Rosanne & Jan

Venue: Poet’s Cove Resort
Hair: Nicole Payer from Hope Bay Hair Salon
Gown: Blush Bridal Boutique
Musician: Mark Fossen
Flowers: Thrifty Foods – Broadmead

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Katelyn & Jesse’s Wedding at the beach {Youbou Wedding Photographer}

Katelyn and Jesse live with their super cute 1.5 year old son close to Sparwood, but since there’s no ocean nowhere near the Alberta border they decided to have a destination wedding in Port Renfrew. Jan had done the drive a couple of times, but I hadn’t, so it was great to do a little sight-seeing. One thing I didn’t expect was to have no cell phone reception from the moment you leave Lake Cowichan. It seems so weird that you come to depend on that little thing so much, but it’s true. Well, we didn’t really need it anyway, but it still felt kinda strangeicon wink Katelyn & Jesses Wedding at the beach {Youbou Wedding Photographer}
Their ceremony was beautiful. It was on a sandy beach right on the ocean and the weather couldn’t have been more beautiful. I love it when a couple writes their own vows. Jesse told Katie I’m very lucky to have you as part of my life. You’re my best friend… You asked me once how much I loved you. I told you 3.14, because it’s never-ending. She told him in her vows: After all these years you still give me butterflies. What a romantic couple!
Before driving back to Youbou for their reception, we spend quite a bit of time with them and their fun wedding party on the beach for photos. I love shooting on the beach; I’m so glad we live so close to the ocean! Their ceremony was at the Youbou Community Hall and Katie had done a great job decorating the place with paper lanterns, and I also loved the peacock feathers they used as part of their decorations.
Thanks so much, Katie and Jesse, for letting us be part of your day. You guys are a great couple and wonderful parents, and you’re blessed with such a happy little man!

~ Rosanne & Jan

Flowers: Roses and More
Makeup: Crave Beauty Boutique
Hair: Remedy Hair Salon
Gown: Blush Bridal

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Wedding Rebecca & Josh at The Beach Club {Parksville Wedding Photographer}

When we arrived at The Beach Club Resort, Rebecca was nearly ready to get dressed. Being a physical education teacher, she didn’t wear heels, but very comfortable Adidas flats, as you’ll see in the photos below. However, she did wear a gorgeous white gown, with a beautiful train. Both Josh and Rebecca are big into sports; for their honeymoon they are travelling to the East Coast of the States and in the speeches their trip was referred to as a “baseball honeymoon”. Apparently, Josh didn’t have to do much convincing, as Rebecca just as much wanted to do this as he did.
After a short and sweet ceremony we went off to Paradise Mini Golf for some fun shots, but since it was really crowded (I guess with the overcast skies people didn’t want to be on the beach), we decided to start at our second photo location first. When we were checking out Rathtrevor Beach in the morning, I was walking around with goosebumps from the cold wind. Thankfully, when we came back for photos the temperature was much more comfortable, and the overcast sky provided the perfect light. The tide was coming in and that meant we sometimes had to literally outrun the water. With the shallow beach, the water comes in really quickly. We were really excited to shoot at this beautiful location though; I think these are definitely some of my all-time favourites!
Rebecca & Josh, it was so great to capture your wedding memories for you, and we hope you’re having a blast on your honeymoon! Enjoy these few weeks that you can spend together before the craziness of work starts again!

~ Rosanne & Jan

Wedding Venue: The Beach Club Resort
Makeup: Lesley’s Esthetics and Access
Hair: Creo’s Hair Studio
Cake: Frosted Affair Cake Creations

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