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One of the best things about being a Kelowna wedding photographer is that I get to go to wineries. Lots of wineries. Lots of wine. Even better is that I get to go to amazing wineries like 50th Parallel Estate Winery, nearly every weekend (jealous?). The view is incredible! Just incredible!

Alannah and her ladies prepared themselves for the wedding by drinking champagne and juice with fresh berries at Sparkling Hill. No big deal. The guys got ready in a villa at Predator Ridge. No big deal.

The two met at 50th Parallel Estate Winery for their first look with their wedding party peeking from above on the stomp pad. The ceremony took place overlooking the Okanagan Lake and the rain in the distance. After the ceremony, they were driven away in a 1960’s white Cadillac.

My absolute favourite part of the day was Adam & Alannah’s first dance. If you know me, you know I am a big softie and a family gal. The two danced to a recorded version of a song, sung by Alannah’s late grandfather. There weren’t many dry eyes, including my own!

The truth is, there are so many amazing details about this wedding, that you’ll just have to go ahead and take a peek at this blog post. Make yourself a tea, coffee, or grab a glass of wine and enjoy!

Venue: 50th Parallel Estate Winery

Getting Ready Location: Sparkling Hill Resort

Florals, Tables & Chairs: A New Leaf Floral Design

Coordination: White Orchid Wedding Consulting

Cake & Desserts: Whisk Cake Co.

Guitarist: Jeff Piatelli

DJ: Al, DJ Haymaker

Officiant: Karen Belshaw, Marry Us

Catering: Basket Case Picnics

Hair & Make-up: Kurspa Salon at Sparkling Hill Resort

Dress: David’s Bridal

Men’s Attire: Indochino

Shuttle: Distinctly Kelowna

1960’s Cadillac: Nixdorf Classic Cars

Kelowna Wedding Photographer – Benvoulin Heritage Church – Gabriella & Andrew

October 29

Gabriella and Andrew are a sweet young couple who are so in love. They chose The Bevoulin Heritage Church for their ceremony location. Gabriella wore her mother’s own wedding dress, tailored by Andrew’s mother to suit her perfectly.

The Benvoulin Heritage Church is one of my absolute favourite wedding ceremony locations in the Okanagan. I love everything about it from the wood, to the sound of floorboards, to the smell.

Everything was perfect for Gabriella and Andrew’s wedding. The florals from Petal and Vow were some of the most stunning florals I’ve ever seen! The Burgundy, green, and blush colours were such a breath of fresh air!

There was no stress, lots of tears, lots of snuggles, lots of laughs. The weather co-operated. When it got windy, Andrew and Gabriella just embraced it! Everything was beautiful!

Take a look and see!

Ceremony: The Benvoulin Heritage Church

Reception: The Harvest Golf Club

Florals: Petal & Vow

Dress: Mom’s Dress, tailored by Andrew’s Mom

Rings: Spence Diamonds

Hair: Parisa Yazdani

Make-up: Tanin Amouei

Second Photographer: Kaila Wirth

Kelowna Wedding Photographer – Sanctuary Gardens – Tadeja & Jesse

August 12

Tadeja & Jesse are a beauty of a couple – inside and out.

Being a Kelowna Wedding Photographer means that I get to meet so many lovely couples. From time to time I get to meet with a couple who I instantly connect with. This was the case with Tadeja and Jesse. Their easy-going, sweet, and trusting personalities made me fall in love with them in our first meeting. That the details weren’t of great concern to them, that they were going to be married at the end of the day – that was most important to them and I LOVE that kind of thinking.

https://www.heatherly.ca/kelowna-wedding-photographer-sanctuary-gardens-tadeja-jesse/Everyone knows that I am a crier (I’m not afraid to admit that), and my tears were a-flowing! I’m also a sucker for daddy-daughter moments and I could not keep it together when seeing the way Tadeja’s father looked at her on her wedding day. So sweet!

Sanctuary Gardens in West Kelowna provided a beautiful backdrop for the ceremony. The two wrote their own unique and loving vows, they planted a tree together that they will be able to watch grow as their relationship does.

It was a perfect, fairytale wedding! These two give so much love to all those around them, please share the love with them!

Venue: Sanctuary Gardens

Officiant: Sondra Richardson

Dress: The Bridal Gallery

Attire: Moores

I also need to give a HUGE shout-out to my second photographer, Kaila Wirth who kicked butt at this wedding!

Kelowna Wedding Photographer – The Cove Lakeside Resort – Kristi & Dallas

August 8

This wedding!

If I have said it once, I will say it again… one of the best things about being an Okanagan wedding photographer is that I get to photograph couples in love, in the most romantic evening light!

Kristi ended up with a relentless cold the week of the wedding. You would never have known that she wasn’t feeling 100% because she was glowing all day! She’s got one of the most beautiful, genuine smiles I’ve ever seen, and it didn’t leave her face all day. Dallas is the most gentlemen of all the gents. So much so, that he should teach all youngsters the right way to treat a woman.

The sunlight in the evening was to die for and there was not a drop of rain all day. Their families were SO MUCH FUN during family portraits (and what great listeners they were!). Possibly, my favourite part of the day was during the reception when every time the bride left the groom (or vice versa) at the head table, guests would go and line up for kisses until the bride or groom returned! Or maybe it was the moment Kristi and her dad walked up the aisle to Dallas. The proud look on his face says everything you need to know about his love for his daughter.

It’s no wonder everyone loves them so much… Kristi and Dallas are just the sweetest of people. At one of our Starbucks meetings – which lasted 3 hours! – I caught Dallas whispering to Kristi while we were on our way out. I asked what the big secret was and Kristi said “Dallas wants to know if we can be friends!”. Of course! I already considered them friends at that point, anyway!

Sorry guys, but you’re stuck with me whether you like it or not!

I could say a million things about this beautiful couple, wedding, and images. But I won’t because they speak for themselves 🙂

Enjoy!

Venue: The Cove Lakeside Resort, Kelowna

Officiant: Doreen Mara-Bate

Florals: Mission Park Flowers

Dress: Ethos Bridal, Calgary

Make-up: Alyssa Chang

Attire: Moores

Cake: Kakes by Kathie

DJ: Airwaves – DJ Lester

Decor: Impressions Weddings and Events

Groom’s Ring: Spirited Gemstones, Calgary

Kelowna Sunset Ranch Wedding – Brian and Kelsey

July 13

Brian and Kelsey’s Kelowna Sunset Ranch wedding was… perfect! It was a day straight from a fairytale. A wedding for a fairy princess in an enchanted garden. And a princess is exactly what Kelsey looked like in her blush Hayley Paige wedding dress!

The day started with wedding day preparations with the ladies at The Delta Grand hotel in downtown Kelowna. The ceremony and reception took place at Sunset Ranch in Kelowna and was beautifully decorated by the incredibly talented Yuriko of Vintage Origami Weddings. When I arrived, we couldn’t talk about Brian without Kelsey tearing up. Although Kelsey was emotional, she was enjoying the feels, knowing that the day would go off without a hitch at the hands of Betheny with Peace of Mind Weddings.

Their sweet ceremony left many guests in tears (thank goodness for the camera covering my face!). After the ceremony and some hilarious family portraits – these families are pure entertainment – we headed to Simple Life Farms for some portraits with the wedding party. After dinner, the reception was chalk-full of entertainment and excitement. Emotional speeches, a photo booth by True North Photo Booth, DJ John Byrne keeping the tunes going, a taco bar, a poutine bar, The Cotton Candy Lady, Cupcakes – it was literally MY dream come true (thanks for that, Brian and Kelsey!).

If you listen to SunFm in Kelowna (and you should!), you might recognize the groom. He’s the immensely talented morning show host, B Mack! He is a handsome fellow and you can see so yourself!

This entire wedding party was fantastic, as were their guests!

Brian and Kelsey – thank you SO much for having me photograph your beautiful selves on the most special day! Your wedding was a complete dream!

Brian and Kelsey’s amazing Vendors:

Decor: Vintage Origami Wedding Rentals

DJ: John Byrne

Venue: Sunset Ranch

Video: Daniel Abraham Films

Officiant: Anthony Hoek

Coordination: Peace of Mind Weddings

Florals: Crocus Floral Design

Cake: Cupcasions

Cotton Candy: The Cotton Candy Lady