Wedding Vendors Serving the Parksville Area I’ve decided to compile a list of wedding vendors which service the Parksville area. This is intended to be a resource for couples looking to hire local vendors to make their dream wedding day come true. This list will be updated regularly, however checking in with each vendor to ensure up to date pricing and availability is essential. Happy planning! Makeup Artists and Hair […]
Bringing Your Fur-Babies to Your Family or Engagement Photoshoot We LOVE our pets so much! Bringing your dog to your family or engagement photoshoot is something you might consider. I always ask my clients if they have any pets and if they want to include them in their session. I have found that it is totally possible to do so! Every dog parent will know their fur-baby best. Are they […]
Photoshoot Locations in Parksville and Surrounding Communities Where to Take Family, Wedding, or Engagement Photos in Parksville Have you hired a photographer in the Parksville area and are wondering what location to choose? There are a ton of options! I have been living in Parksville nearly my entire life and have come to know the area well. Since becoming a photographer 7+years ago, I now see the places I visit […]
Formal Photos on the Wedding Day, Everything You Need to Know Formal photographs on the wedding day can be messy and unorganized. Uncle Bill already took off to the bar, your third cousin is just itching to give you a hug and chat you up for a solid 20 minutes, and your grandparents are patiently sitting in their seats waiting for what’s next. I have seen formal photos structured in […]
How Many Hours of Photography Coverage Do I Actually Need for my Wedding? You’re about to book your wedding photographer, and you’re wondering how many hours of photography coverage do you actually need? Booking a wedding photographer is a large expense and an important vendor for your event. You probably don’t want to book someone for too many hours, and definitely not too few! But how many hours of photography […]
What to Wear to Your Photoshoot Do you have an upcoming photoshoot and want to look your best, wondering what to wear? You are reading the right article! First off, dress for the weather and have appropriate footwear. Patterns, plaid, textured sweaters, jean jackets, scarves, pops of color, and similar color tones- all look GREAT in camera! Neutral colors are wonderful. Long skirts and dresses catch in the wind magically, […]
How to Dress for a Vancouver Island Helicopter Elopement for both the Beach and Mountain The popular “Peak to Beach” all-inclusive helicopter elopement package with West Coast Helicopters takes clients to the summit of a 1600m mountain for their ceremony before flying down to sea-level to enjoy a charcuterie board at the beach. Depending on the time of year, the temperatures can be quite cold on the mountaintop, and possibly […]
Virgin Falls, an Adventurous Tofino Elopement Location ~ Tofino Elopement Photography Virgin Falls is a beautiful Tofino elopement location for the more adventurous souls. The stunning waterfall, bubbling creek and West Coast forest make an amazing setting for your Tofino elopement. It is accessed by 110km of logging roads (round trip) and is best suited for AWD vehicles with high-clearance. Once you’re parked, the trail leading to the waterfall is […]
Tofino Elopement Locations Here is a list of popular Tofino elopement locations, including Ucluelet- Vancouver Island’s most popular West Coast communities. Thousands of people visit Tofino and Ucluelet every year for their beaches, wild natural beauty, surfing and hiking, and excellent dining experiences. More and more people are choosing to elope here, where they can combine both their elopement wedding and honeymoon in one stay. Tofino Elopement Locations; Where to […]
Merridale Cidery & Distillery, a Vancouver Island Wedding Venue Merridale Cidery & Distillery is a gorgeous and rustic orchard wedding venue located in the Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. It’s open air dining area overlooks the fields of apples and is in perfect view for watching the sun set. You can stay in one of their two beautiful Yurts, drink their home-made ciders and craft spirits, walk among the apple […]