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40 Knots Winery Wedding | Brittany and Ryan’s Elegant Vineyard Wedding

A Romantic Summer Vineyard Wedding in Comox Valley; 40 Knots Winery Wedding Brittany and Ryan’s 40 Knots Winery wedding was bathed in golden sunshine from morning until night. The vibrant leafy greens of the grapevines were dazzling, while the cozy atmosphere of the Vineyard Terrace reception space created a most romantic and elegant wedding celebration. Brittany and Ryan are both employed with the military, and came to know the Comox […]

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27 Best Forest Wedding Locations on Vancouver Island

Vancouver Island Forest Wedding Venues: Where the Trees Whisper “I Do” What draws both visitors and residents to Vancouver Island isn’t just the rugged coastline—it’s the lush, vibrant forests that make this place feel truly magical. The trees here are magnificent, layered in rich shades of green that only nature could paint so beautifully. Forests have a way of grounding us; they’re peaceful, calming, and deeply inspiring. It’s no wonder […]

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Rusted Rake Wedding | Carlyn & Donovan’s Nanoose Bay Wedding Story

Rusted Rake Wedding Reception & Pacific Shores Resort Ceremony Carlyn and Donovan chose every part of their wedding day with intention and care. Planning from the mainland, they envisioned a celebration surrounded by the natural beauty that Vancouver Island is known for. During a few trips over to the Island, they packed in some serious planning — venue tours, vendor meetings, and, taste testing. With the hired help of event […]

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Tigh Na Mara Wedding | Love on the Shore: Vicky and Matt’s Parksville Beach Wedding

Sandals and Sunshine: a Parksville Beach Wedding Vicky and Matt’s Tigh Na Mara wedding was celebrated wearing sandals while covered in sunshine. During our initial consultation, Vicky stated they were opting for something a little unique for their wedding day. They were seeking a casual vibe with quality time spent with guests. As a long-term employee at Tigh-Na-Mara, Vicky’s wedding was particularly special, with the ceremony taking place right on […]

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Tigh Na Mara Wedding | Amélie and Cody’s Intimate Parksville Spring Wedding

A Warm and Wonderful Parksville Spring Wedding Amélie and Cody chose to celebrate their marriage with a Parksville spring wedding. Set against the ocean backdrop and May’s springtime florals, Tigh-Na-Mara Resort was a perfect location for their intimate event. It meant a lot to the couple that their family gathered and spent quality time in one location, without the hassle of travelling to multiple places on the wedding day. Tigh-Na-Mara […]

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Tigh Na Mara Wedding | A Dreamy Parksville Wedding for Mellissa and Jarred

Love Under September Skies: M&J’s Beautiful Parksville Wedding Mellissa and Jarred chose to celebrate their marriage with a Parksville wedding at the reputable Tigh-Na-Mara Resort. In late-September, the summer crowds have gone home, kids are back at school, and the beach is much quieter. The sun sets earlier, and there is a refreshing coolness in the air. With a later ceremony, the sun was already beginning its slow decent, and […]

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Tigh Na Mara Wedding | SWIMMING in the Ocean in their Wedding Attire at NIGHT in the RAIN

The Wildest Thing I’ve Ever Seen as a Wedding Photographer Tania and Douglas will forever hold a special place in my heart. They’ve earned a legendary status in my memories for what they pulled off on their wedding day. At the end of the night, after their first dances with each other and with their parents, these two decided to take a swim in the ocean. This took place after […]

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A Brides Special Visit to Her Grandfather

Virgil was enjoying his morning sitting in the sun outside in a lawn chair, peacefully feeling the sun on his skin and resting. To his surprise, a beautiful bride in her wedding dress came to visit him. More than once, he said, “This is my lucky day!” With dementia, sometimes Virgil has a difficult time remembering his granddaughter. This morning was full of smiles, dancing, watching the trees, and taking […]

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Karolina & Scott’s Multicultural Tigh Na Mara Wedding

A Scottish and Polish Multicultural Tigh Na Mara Wedding Karolina and Scott thoughtfully infused their cultural heritage throughout their multicultural Tigh Na Mara wedding in Parksville. From Scott wearing traditional Scottish kilt attire and performing a bagpipe piece at the reception- to breaking bread and shooting Vodka, this day was absolutely brimming with fun. I had met these two 2 years prior when they secured my photography services. We quickly […]

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Tigh Na Mara Wedding | Kelsey & Jason’s Dreamy Vancouver Island Wedding

A Dazzling Vancouver Island Wedding at Tigh-Na-Mara Resort Kelsey and Jason chose to marry by the sea in a cliffside gazebo overlooking the Strait of Georgia and distant snow-capped mountains. That’s a Vancouver Island wedding for you! Ocean, forest, mountains- Parksville’s Tigh-Na-Mara Resort has that desirable West Coast charm. With a guest list of over 100, the support for these two was immense. Emotional speeches by their bridal party and […]