Vancouver Island Wedding Stories & Resources

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A collection of real weddings, lifestyle sessions, and practical resources to help you plan a day that feels natural, intentional, and truly your own.

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Motion photo of Aiden walking past Cassidy during their engagement session at the parliament buildings

A Victoria engagement session through Parliament, downtown, Beacon Hill Park and Government House, photographed with an editorial, documentary approach.

An Editorial Engagement Session Through Victoria, BC

bride and groom walking towards their kingfisher boat during their elopement

Planning an elopement on Vancouver Island does not have to mean finding and coordinating five different vendors yourself. This guide breaks down what all inclusive elopement packages include, what they cost, how they work, and what to consider when choosing one for your Vancouver Island elopement.

Vancouver Island All Inclusive Elopement Packages

bride and groom log cutting wedding tradition

A tiny chapel in the woods, miniature train rides, homemade pies and a traditional log-cutting ceremony. See Fiona and Josef’s Heritage Acres wedding, recently featured by Junebug Weddings.

Fiona & Josef’s Heritage Acres Wedding, Featured on Junebug Weddings

Bride and groom walking on the beach in mexico

What’s actually included in Vancouver Island wedding photography packages, how the three collections differ, and what destination coverage in Mexico and Europe costs.

Vancouver Island Wedding Photography Packages

Barcelo Maya Palace Wedding set up

Most wedding timelines force everything into one big photo block. Here’s a better approach that gives you space to breathe, connect, and actually enjoy your day.

Alternative Wedding Timeline for Couples Photos That Actually Feels Good

Bride and groom during their portrait session

What does a full wedding day actually look like through your photographer’s lens? This guide breaks down the full wedding day photography timeline, from quiet morning moments to the final dance, so you can understand how your story is captured in a cinematic, documentary way.

What a Full Wedding Day Looks Like From a Photographer’s Perspective

Bride and groom's rings on their wedding day at heritage acres in saanichton by latitude 49 photography

Choosing your wedding photographer is one of the most important decisions you will make. This guide walks you through exactly what to ask before booking, so you can feel confident, prepared, and fully aligned with the person documenting your day.

What to Ask Your Wedding Photographer Before Booking

First kiss at 40 Knots winery in Comox by Latitude 49 Photography

Tyra and Keith’s wedding at 40 Knots Winery in the Comox Valley was filled with quiet emotion, meaningful traditions, and the kind of natural beauty that makes Vancouver Island weddings feel timeless. Surrounded by vineyards and rolling farmland, their celebration blended heartfelt family moments with the relaxed atmosphere that defines so many West Coast weddings. […]

A Romantic 40 Knots Winery Wedding in the Comox Valley

Bride and groom walking in the snow during their helicopter elopement at sunrise near the Comox Glacier by latitude 49 photography

Cinematic wedding photography goes beyond documenting events. It focuses on atmosphere, movement, and emotional storytelling to create imagery that feels immersive and timeless.

Cinematic Wedding Photography Explained

Bride and groom running in a field at Airforce Beach

The Comox Valley is one of the most diverse wedding regions on Vancouver Island. Within minutes, you can move from vineyard rows to mountain backdrops, from private forest gardens to open shoreline. Because of that range, choosing a venue is not just about aesthetics. It is about how the space functions on a real wedding […]

Best Wedding Venues in the Comox Valley

MEET SARAH

Behind the Lens

Based on Vancouver Island, my work is inspired by atmosphere, light, and the subtle moments that often go unnoticed.

Rather than directing every frame, I focus on observing what is already there. The connection, the movement, the quiet energy of a moment as it unfolds.

The result is imagery that feels cinematic, refined, and deeply grounded in reality.

the SEVEN MINUTE TIMELINE BUILDER

A simple tool designed to help you build a wedding timeline that actually works.

In just a few minutes, you will create a timeline that allows for natural light, meaningful moments, and a relaxed flow from start to finish.

Built specifically for Vancouver Island weddings, so your day feels intentional, not rushed.

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