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A little September gathering for J & T at @thereve A little September gathering for J & T at @thereverievancouverisland, surrounded by the people who know and love them best.

Two nurses who spend so much of their lives caring for other people, getting a day to slow down, be fully in it, and be loved on by their own people felt pretty special to witness.

There was a cool September chill in the air, a whole lot of tender emotion, memories tucked into the little moments, and so many thoughtful details I’m still dreaming about.

Small, intimate, and full of feeling ✨

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Vendor Team:

Planning & Day of Coordination: @thelocalinc

Venue: @thereverievancouverisland

Portrait Location: Sebastian Beach Lantzville

Florals: @breadblooms

Hair: @hairdesignbyanna

Officiant: Carol Nelson

Music: @partywithdalen

Bride’s Outfit: @shadesofwhitebridal

Groom’s Outfit: @indochinoweddings

Catering: @upbeeteatsinc 

Rentals: @timeless.partyrentals + @encoreeventsandrentals
What a beautiful day with E & K at Cuckoo Trattori What a beautiful day with E & K at Cuckoo Trattoria and Pizzeria and Englishman River Falls.

Their wedding had such a timeless, elegant feel to it. Intimate, thoughtful and shared with 30 of their favourite people.

When E first told me about her vision, she mentioned green would be woven in throughout the day, and she absolutely nailed it. From the florals to the little details, everything felt cohesive without ever feeling overdone.

The day itself was full in the best way. Lots of movement, conversation, laughter and little moments unfolding all around them, with their closest people there for every part of it.

A small celebration with so much personality, and such a beautiful sense of togetherness.
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Vendor Team:
Planning & Day of Coordination: @shapingmemoriesevents
Venue: @cuckooitalian
Portrait Location: English River Falls
Florals: @petalkettle
Hair & Makeup: @thelovelabel.bridal (Anissa & Brandee)
Officiant: @andrialeewinters
Music: @partywithdalen
Bride’s Outfit: @_houseofvienna
Groom’s Outfit: @herman__menswear
Rentals: @timeless.partyrentals
There’s something pretty magical about turning you There’s something pretty magical about turning your engagement session into a little adventure.

V + O had never been to Hornby Island before, so instead of choosing somewhere familiar, we made a day of it. Catching the first ferry from the Comox Valley, hopping across Denman, and eventually making our way to Helliwell Park.

Because sometimes the best setting for your photos is somewhere that gives you room to explore.

A winding trail.
A stretch of windswept coastline.
Tall grass moving in the breeze.

A landscape that makes you curious about what’s around the next corner.
Even the unexpected rain on our way over felt like part of the story. By the time we arrived at Helliwell, we were crossing our fingers, watching the clouds, and trusting that whatever the weather gave us, we’d work with it.

And we did.

V + O brought so much playful energy and creativity into the morning — wandering, laughing, exploring somewhere completely new together. And that’s exactly what I love about sessions like this.

Your engagement photos don’t have to be about standing in a beautiful location and knowing what to do with your hands.

They can feel like an experience.

A tiny road trip.
A ferry ride somewhere new.
Bare feet on the beach.
Running through tall grass.
Climbing over rocks.

Following the light just to see where it takes us.

A little adventure, a little whimsy, and plenty of room to just be yourselves.

When we let the landscape, the weather, and your own personalities lead the way, the photographs start to tell a story that feels a whole lot more like you.

And honestly, I can’t think of a better way to spend an engagement session.
More favourites from this stunning day celebrating More favourites from this stunning day celebrating C & P ✨
A few from a recent little family session in Tofin A few from a recent little family session in Tofino 🌊

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