JESSICA & BRIAN
Where: Long Beach Lodge Resort in Tofino, British Columbia
When: April 2018
Bridal Gown: Lillian West purchased at Lovebird Bridal Boutique
Photography: Paul Levy Photo
Videography: Mark McKeough - On the Beach Tofino
Florals: Crab Apple Floral
Float Plane: Atleo Air
Hair & Makeup: Salty Dolls
Headpiece: Happily Ever Headwear
Music: Geoff Johnson - Tofino Wedding Band
The Inspiration: We wanted a small, family-only destination wedding. Rather than choose a big tourist location, we decided to stay in Canada (including our honeymoon). A wonderful colleague of mine got married a year or so earlier in Tofino, BC (which is a tiny town on Vancouver Island) and her wedding was definitely the inspiration for ours. Tofino is just a breathtaking location: a combination of rainforest, remote islands all married with beautiful beaches. It's a big attraction for surfing, hiking, and whale-watching. When we were discussing colour scheme we just couldn't think of anything more beautiful than raw nature. We got married in the off-season (from May onwards Tofino is a big tourist destination) which means the weather is slightly more unpredictable. It poured rain on our wedding day (which I hear is good luck - so I'll take it). In all honesty, I don't think we would have had it any other way.
Moments to Remember: We had dense fog on our wedding day which meant our planned float plane ride to our original location for pictures after the ceremony couldn't happen. Instead, we ended up on Cannery Bay - which had a slide into the water of all things! When I spotted it, I knew I had to go down it. Luckily, the crew that was there with me (including the new hubby) were totally onboard with me sliding into the ocean - which is just as cold as you would think it would be in April!
There is a picture with us talking on the phone - Brian's dad couldn't be at our wedding. He was diagnosed with glioblastoma, the same brain cancer as Gord Downie. So he watched the ceremony over facetime. Instead of gifts, we asked people who were not in attendance to make a donation to the Gord Downie fund at Sunnybrook Hospital.
-Click here to Donate-
Jessica and Brian's Advice: Do work with awesome vendors who can make your dreams come true! In all honesty, I'm not good at being the center of attention, but the people who worked with us made it really easy. The big thing you need to remember is that everything is perfect in its own beautiful way so don't sweat the small stuff.
When: April 2018
Bridal Gown: Lillian West purchased at Lovebird Bridal Boutique
Photography: Paul Levy Photo
Videography: Mark McKeough - On the Beach Tofino
Florals: Crab Apple Floral
Float Plane: Atleo Air
Hair & Makeup: Salty Dolls
Headpiece: Happily Ever Headwear
Music: Geoff Johnson - Tofino Wedding Band
The Inspiration: We wanted a small, family-only destination wedding. Rather than choose a big tourist location, we decided to stay in Canada (including our honeymoon). A wonderful colleague of mine got married a year or so earlier in Tofino, BC (which is a tiny town on Vancouver Island) and her wedding was definitely the inspiration for ours. Tofino is just a breathtaking location: a combination of rainforest, remote islands all married with beautiful beaches. It's a big attraction for surfing, hiking, and whale-watching. When we were discussing colour scheme we just couldn't think of anything more beautiful than raw nature. We got married in the off-season (from May onwards Tofino is a big tourist destination) which means the weather is slightly more unpredictable. It poured rain on our wedding day (which I hear is good luck - so I'll take it). In all honesty, I don't think we would have had it any other way.
Moments to Remember: We had dense fog on our wedding day which meant our planned float plane ride to our original location for pictures after the ceremony couldn't happen. Instead, we ended up on Cannery Bay - which had a slide into the water of all things! When I spotted it, I knew I had to go down it. Luckily, the crew that was there with me (including the new hubby) were totally onboard with me sliding into the ocean - which is just as cold as you would think it would be in April!
There is a picture with us talking on the phone - Brian's dad couldn't be at our wedding. He was diagnosed with glioblastoma, the same brain cancer as Gord Downie. So he watched the ceremony over facetime. Instead of gifts, we asked people who were not in attendance to make a donation to the Gord Downie fund at Sunnybrook Hospital.
-Click here to Donate-
Jessica and Brian's Advice: Do work with awesome vendors who can make your dreams come true! In all honesty, I'm not good at being the center of attention, but the people who worked with us made it really easy. The big thing you need to remember is that everything is perfect in its own beautiful way so don't sweat the small stuff.
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Watch Jessica & Brian's Wedding Video
A big congratulations to Jessica and Brian from all of us here at LBB! xo