Vancouver Island Elopement Ideas | Popular Vancouver Island Elopement Destinations

Eloping on Vancouver Island Eloping on Vancouver Island is becoming more popular, and it’s easy to see why. Vancouver Island, located in British Columbia, Canada, is not only a stunning vacation spot but also a desirable place to live. Known for its outdoor beauty, it’s perfect for adventure-lovers. With a mild climate, you can enjoy nature year round- and if you’re hoping to see snow, the mountains have you covered. […]

What Happens if it Rains on my Wedding Day at Tigh Na Mara? | Rainy Vancouver Island Wedding Days

What Happens if it Rains on my Wedding Day at Tigh Na Mara? If it rains on your wedding day at Tigh Na Mara, don’t stress! The renowned Parksville resort is more than equipped to ensure that your special day is nothing short of spectacular, no matter the weather. With multiple backup locations for both your ceremony and photos, Tigh Na Mara has you covered. Over the years, I’ve had […]

Parksville and Nanaimo Wedding Vendors | Hair and Makeup Artists, Florists, Videographers, Event Planners, DJ’s, Caterers, Officiants and Event Rentals

Wedding Vendors Serving the Parksville Area I’ve compiled a list of wedding vendors that 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 Stylists Event […]

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Parksville Photoshoot Locations

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 […]

Smooth and Efficient Wedding Day Formal Photos

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 Do I Need for my Wedding?

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 […]

West Coast Helicopters- Vancouver Island Helicopter Elopement

How to Dress for a Vancouver Island Helicopter Elopement

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 […]

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The Wedding Album

Touch It, Feel It, Love It It’s great to share all of your wedding photos on social media with your whole world, it’s quick, it’s instant, and everybody can comment and ♥love♥ them. But when you want to take a focused moment and reflect on your wedding day, I’d suggest sitting on a comfy couch beside a big open window and flipping through a photobook. Touching the pages, feeling the […]

Tipping. Is it customary to tip your wedding photographer? | Parksville & Vancouver Island Wedding Photographer

Is it customary to tip your wedding photographer? Tipping is a very kind gesture to show that you were satisfied with a service. It is customary in the food industry to tip your waitress because their wage often reflects and relies on additional tipping from guests. In the wedding photography industry, it is not customary to tip your wedding photographer with money. It’s not unheard of to do tip, but […]