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Two Countries, One Field: Veronica & Jamie's South Surrey Elopement
An intimate, faith-filled oceanview elopement in South Surrey, BC — where a bride from Mexico and a groom from Wales married with their families meeting for the very first time, and their rescue pup carried the rings.
20 Years in the Making: An Intimate Golden Ears Forest Elopement
How Courtenay & Shawn eloped among the trees at Alouette Lake and Spirea Trail in Maple Ridge, BC — with their two dogs, their families, and none of the traditional-wedding noise.
A Whimsical Flower Farm Elopement at Sage & Solace: Ilana and Jordan’s Intimate Langley Wedding
There is something extra magical about marrying your childhood sweetheart in a field full of flowers. Ilana and Jordan have loved each other, in one way or another, since they were kids, and on a golden September day they said their vows under a willow tree at a private flower farm, surrounded by wildflowers and the people they love most. Their day was whimsical, relaxed, and full of heart. Let me tell you all about it.
A Fairytale Vancouver Elopement: Kiara and Mike’s Journey from California to a Japanese Garden, an Enchanted Forest, and the Sea
Once in a while, a love story comes along that feels like it was written in the stars. Kiara and Mike’s is one of those. They found each other across a border, over a shared love of music, and they chose to begin their marriage here in Vancouver, surrounded by a serene Japanese garden, an enchanted forest, and the wild open sea. Kiara dreamed of a fairytale, and we are so honored we got to help bring it to life.
Planned in 4 days - A True Vancouver Hotel Elopement at The Douglas: Andrea and Robbie
Andrea and Robbie wanted something intimate with a small group of the people they love most in a gorgeous space that felt like a little sanctuary. Here is how it all came together!
An Ontario Couple Who Traveled to BC to Elope: Sarah and Edwin at Golden Ears Provincial Park
Sarah and Edwin flew all the way from Ontario to get married here in British Columbia, and I am still smiling about their day. They wanted something quiet, beautiful, and just for them; saying their vows by the water while the sun dropped low over the lake.
Squamish Elopement Permits and Location Access: What You Need to Know
Permits are one of the most searched and least clearly answered topics in elopement planning. Most couples know they're probably required somewhere, aren't sure exactly where or for what, and are hoping someone will just tell them plainly.
Can You Elope at the Sea to Sky Gondola?
The Sea to Sky Gondola is one of the most accessible ways to reach alpine elevation in the Squamish area, and it's a very beautiful setting for a ceremony. The summit area sits at around 885 metres above Howe Sound, with views of the Sound, the surrounding peaks, and the Sea to Sky corridor that are legitimately breathtaking.
How to Plan for Rain During a Squamish Elopement
Here's how I approach rain planning for Squamish elopements, and why most couples who experience rain on their wedding day end up feeling fine about it.
Squamish Helicopter Elopement vs. Ground Elopement: How to Decide
When couples start researching Squamish elopements, the helicopter question comes up early. The images are everywhere: a couple on a glacier edge, or a ridgeline above the clouds, or a remote alpine lake with no trail leading to it. It looks extraordinary — and it is. The question is whether it's right for you.
The Best Time of Year to Elope in Squamish
This is one of the most common questions I get about Squamish, and it deserves a more nuanced answer than "summer." Every season in Squamish has something going for it — and every season has trade-offs worth understanding before you commit to a date.
How Much Does a Squamish Elopement Cost?
I break down the main cost categories, give you realistic ranges for each, and help you understand where the biggest variables are. That way you can build a budget that actually reflects what you want — rather than getting halfway through planning and discovering the gap.
Best Places to Elope in Squamish, BC
Squamish is one of those places that earns its reputation. Situated between Vancouver and Whistler at the head of Howe Sound, it has a concentration of dramatic landscape — granite walls, fjord water, old-growth forest and open alpine that's genuinely hard to match anywhere in the Lower Mainland.
Stacey and Wayne's Vancouver Elopement: A Quiet English Bay First Look and a Stanley Park Rose Garden Ceremony
How Stacey and Wayne planned a private Stanley Park elopement with an English Bay first look and an intimate Rose Garden ceremony in Vancouver.
Robyn and Vincent's Whistler Helicopter Elopement: A Green Lake Ceremony and a Mountaintop Flight
How Robyn and Vincent celebrated their Whistler helicopter elopement with a Green Lake ceremony and mountaintop portraits at Beverly Lake.
Allie and Blake's Cleveland Dam and Lynn Canyon Elopement: A Lush Green Vancouver Day
Allie and Blake’s lush Vancouver forest elopement at Cleveland Dam and Lynn Canyon. Complete with family, private vows, and rain.
Pat and Elica's Vancouver Yacht Elopement: A Private Sea Ceremony in a Hidden Cove
So many couples picture a quiet spot in the forest. Pat and Elica pictured the open water. On July 25, 2026, they said their vows on a private yacht near Vancouver, with all their favourite people in one place and it turned into one of the most joyful days on the water we have ever planned.
The Difference Between Booking Vendors and Building an Experience
Why meaningful elopement planning goes beyond booking vendors and how thoughtful pacing, coordination, and personal details create a unique wedding experience.
Eloping at the Stone Circle in Whistler, BC: Niamh & Tom's Irish Elopement
This is the story of an Irish couple, a stone circle beside a lake in Whistler, a Celtic handfasting ceremony, and a walk through Whistler Village that looked like a celebrity sighting. It's one of my favourite examples of what an intimate wedding can be when a couple builds the day incorporating things that matter to them!
They Told Everyone It Was an Engagement Party. It Was Actually Their Wedding Reception! Ashley & Aidan's Cleveland Dam Elopement
A North Vancouver couple, a surprise reception, nine location attempts, a city strike, and one of the best ideas I have ever helped pull off.