Their love for each other was celebrated with both their parents, in the mountains next to Strathcona Park. It was a day full of laughter, kindness, color and adventure - which is a beautiful reflection of their relationship. ⁠

While neither of them was looking for a partner, a wise friend envisioned a different path for these two and managed to get Jesse and Percy to meet for a blind date. So Percy found himself sitting in a coffee shop waiting for Jesse. He was feeling entirely uncommitted to the idea of meeting someone. That was until Jesse walked in, and Percy realized he was "sunk." On a Thursday afternoon, Jesse and Percy exchanged vows privately and casually on their deck. They followed up the ceremony with a potluck gathering a few days later. T

They are best friends, they share kindness, which those around them catch. The day was full of goosebumps, laughter, gratitude and awe for all that was being gifted - there is just so much beauty here, in heart, ground and sky.

Three years ago Sam and Azusa met at Yoyogi Park in Japan during Hanami and later they became engaged on the other side of the world, at Goose Spit in the Comox Valley. After a private backyard ceremony in the marriage commissioners’ Comox back yard with five guests, the couple enjoyed an incredible spread catered by More Eatery topped off by a cake from Cakebread.

Ken and Heather live in two different provinces so when the pandemic shut-down was imminent, Ken drove thousands of kilometres in a blizzard from the Yukon to Calgary. He slept in his car en route and managed to get across the border in Alberta before they shut it down. Heather knew he was on his way, but had no idea that he was coming to propose. He arrived at her doorstep, and after a wonderful day where they were both excited and relieved to be together, he asked the big question. Heather was an immediate yes.

The west coast feels like home to them and so it was the natural place for them to exchanged vows. With close family at Alex’s parent’s home in Royston, these two had a genuine and perfect ceremony. Their friendship, wonderful sense of humour and easy laughter was on full display - in addition to personal vows, and a rock ceremony, there was paddle boarding, champagne, the perfect amount of joyful tears.

We have a terrible roommate and a cat to thank for this beautiful union and day. Dylan and Ariel were working in different departments of a giant call center but hadn’t spent time together. Because of her awful roommate, Ariel spent as much time away from home as possible. This meant lots of hanging out with work friends and led to being at a house party where she connected with her future husband over conversations about theoretical physics and star navigation. T

These calls became regular and when they finally met in person it was love at first sight. It wasn’t long until Myles dropped to one knee at the top of a mountain and proposed.

Dave and Chantal quietly said “I do” on a Tuesday afternoon. Chantal looked stunning. With some nerves and excitement, she made the quiet walk up to join the very cheerful Dave at the top of Devil’s Ladder to exchange vows. The marriage commissioner Craig Gillis, myself and one guest all knew we were part of a very magical moment.

.You wrap up a two day hike, you head to a quiet B&B with your love, your daughter, your dog and four friends. You exchange vows and it means the world. It is perfection. You celebrate with pizza, storytelling, music, laughing and nature.

These two were planning a Mexico wedding, however, when the pandemic hit, they decided they couldn’t put off being married until they were able to travel. So this Qualicum couple, dressed in all black, surrounded by white snow, barely contained their giggles as they exchanged their vows.

BC offers some stunning backdrops to bask in nature and exchange vows. A few of my couples are working with 49 North Helicopter and heading to mountain vistas while other are sneaking into the woods for some quite romance.