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A bride and groom standing on top of a mountain with mountains in the background captured by a Squamish wedding photographer.

Wedding at Dusty’s in Whistler | Larissa + Dean

Weddings, Whistler
A bride and groom standing on rocks in front of a cloudy sky captured by an Italy wedding photographer.

Vancouver Island Wedding | Marrhinca + Jordan | Tara Lilly Photography

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exiting the float plane for wedding in the mountains

Whistler Elopement | Carly & Blair | Tara Lilly Photography

Weddings, Whistler
A bride and groom standing on a balcony overlooking the mountains for their Italy destination wedding.

Ravello Wedding at Hotel Caruso | Tara Lilly Photography

Destination Weddings, Weddings
A bride and groom, captured by a Vancouver wedding photographer, standing in front of a house at night.

French Destination Wedding | Lauren + Erik

Destination Weddings, Weddings
A bride and groom in a yellow canoe on a river, captured by an Italy wedding photographer.

Cheakamus Centre Wedding | Ilene & Jason | Tara Lilly Photography

Squamish, Weddings
A bride and groom standing on a suspension bridge in the mountains, captured by a Vancouver wedding photographer.

Sea to Sky Gondola Wedding | Kinga + Zach

Squamish, Weddings
A bride and groom embracing in a dark room, captured by a Vancouver wedding photographer.

Squamish Lil’Wat Cultural Centre Wedding | Tara Lilly Photography | Kat + Brett

Weddings, Whistler
black and white photo of two brides at same sex wedding

Caiti + Megan | Same Sex Wedding | Tara Lilly Photography

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A bride and groom, captured by a Vancouver wedding photographer, stand on a wall overlooking the ocean at sunset.

Portugal Wedding Photographer | Nadene + Martin’s Destination Wedding

Destination Weddings, Weddings
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20 Years | we recently celebrated two decades of doing life together! 🥂 

We took a trip down to New Orleans with two close friends (who have also been together a long time). One night as we were enjoying jazz and a bottle of wine, we got to chatting about advice we’ve heard (mostly at weddings) about what makes relationships last.  I love how poignantly our friend said; it’s finding the right person for you. 

The one you want to weather the storms with, the one who’s quirks are as endearing as they are frustrating, and who at times sees you better than you see yourself. For me, it’s also someone who continues to grow within our relationship, and individually. 

Who, 20 years later, I’m still falling in love with.

As we wrap up our 15th year of photographing weddings, there is so much to celebrate. 

We’d love to hear your favourite advice for a healthy relationship.

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We love when there is light added to a wedding. String lights and sparklers add depth, lovely bokeh and motion to your wedding photos. ⁠
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What are some other types of artificial light that you have seen at weddings? ⁠
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Photography - @taralillyphotography⁠
Planning - @blackcombcreative⁠
Florals - @blackcombcreative⁠
Hair and Make-up - @rose.quartzbeauty⁠
Officiant - @lovelydayevents⁠
Music - @Coastmountaindjs⁠
Venue - @northarmfarm⁠
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Can their be a more dreamy elopement location than the @marincanto_romantichotel? Paired with styling by @theweddingboutiqueitaly and a beautiful day made Gabi + AJ's elopement the most amazing first trip to Europe. Can you believe that? Their first time to Europe and this was their experience. Definitely going to be tough to beat. ⁠
Read the whole story and see more photos on our blog! ⁠
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Photography - @taralillyphotography⁠
Venue - @marincanto_romantichotel⁠
Planning + Decor - @theweddingboutiqueitaly⁠
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#amalielopement #amalfiweddingphotographer #italyelopement #destinationwedding #positanophotographer #elope #elopeinitaly #elopeinamalfi #positanowedding #europeelopement #elopeineurope #italy #amalfi #Amalfiwedding
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Cheers to Sea-to-Sky Gondola weddings! @seatoskygondola is one of the easiest ways to showcase the beauty of the mountains and the ocean to your wedding guests. The view is unbeatable, and watching the sunset from their deck with a cocktail in your hand, and your lover on your arm, is an experience that will be tough to beat. ⁠
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Check out Kinga + Zach's wedding on our blog! (link in bio) ⁠
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Vendors⁠
Photography - @taralillyphotography + @whistler_steve⁠
Planner - @love.and.confetti⁠
HMUA - @rcrbychristina⁠
Music - @Girlonwax⁠
Cake - @bluebirdcakery⁠
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I am so excited to be back at the Audain this summer for a few weddings. Even more excited that @blisswhistler will be handling planning and decor again! ⁠
Check out this masterpiece that Erin created for Sarah + Will's wedding. It's just so incredible!⁠
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More from their wedding is on the blog through our link in bio! ⁠
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Vendors ⁠
Photography - @taralillyphotography @whistler_steve⁠
Planning - @blisswhistler⁠
Officiant - @tracy_ann_kerr⁠
HMUA - @natachatrottier.hair.makeup⁠
Venue - @audainartmuseum⁠
Catering - @thebearfoot⁠
Music - @sideoneband⁠
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Evan + Helaina's first look via helicopter in the Tantalus Mountains followed by their wedding at @sunwolfbc was an extra special day as Helaina is @cameronvideography 's sister-in-law, and Paul and Hillary were both in the wedding party. Paul actually managed to film their day and participate in the wedding! ⁠
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Their full wedding is on the blog! Check it out through the link in our bio!⁠
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Vendors⁠
Photography - @taralillyphotography⁠
Videography - @cameronvideography⁠
Planner - @bluevioletevents⁠
HMUA - @natachatrottier.hair.makeup⁠
Florals - @fleurescent.blooms⁠
Music - @soundstripemusicco⁠
Venue + Catering - @sunwolfbc⁠
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#squamishwedding #squamishweddingphotographer #helicopterwedding #blacktuskheli #tantalusheli #mountaintopwedding #whistlerphotographer #whistlerheli #heliwedding #sunwolfbc #whistler #squamish #love #bride #vsco #greenweddingshoes #dirtybootsmessyhair
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Snowy winter days here in Whistler make me think about the warm September days exploring Tuscany with Ali + Stu. ⁠
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I will be back in Italy for more weddings this year! Let me know if you have are thinking about a wedding under the Tuscan sun. ⁠
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Check out @ali.reid97 + reids.reverie full wedding on the blog as well! ⁠
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Vendors⁠
Photography - @taralillyphotography⁠
Officiating - @i.do.with.dom⁠
Catering - @casariccio5
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Pemberton views will always have my heart. Mt Currie is just such a dramatic back drop for any event and cannot be beat! Just look at that Alpenglow! ⁠
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Natalie + Lachlan's full wedding is on the blog! ⁠
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Vendors⁠
Photography - Tara Lilly Photography⁠
Planner - Samantha Nicholas Events⁠
Florals - Within the Flowers⁠
Hair and Make-up - Kerry Waring⁠
DJ - U and I Entertainment⁠
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#pembertonweddingphotographer #pembertonweddings #pemberton #mtcurrie #whistlerphotographer #whistlerweddings #whistlerweddingphotographer #bestwhistlerphotographer #vancouverweddingphotographer #destinationwedding #destinationweddingphotographer #greenweddingshoes #realweddings #BCweddingphotographer #bestofthebest #dirtybootsmessyhair #bride #vsco #love
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Leslie + Ryan had great sunset lighting for their wedding portraits at the Canadian wilderness Barn. From their forest ceremony with family and friends to the rustic chic barn reception under twinkle lights, the atmosphere was magical for their big day. ⁠
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Check out their full wedding on our blog! ⁠
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Vendors⁠
Venue: Canadian Wilderness Adventures⁠
Photography: Tara Lilly Photography⁠
Florist: Flowers and Jules⁠
Hair and Make-up: Faye + Kym⁠
Planning: Wednesday Wedding Co⁠
Catering: Whistler Cooks⁠
DJ: DJ Vanstone⁠
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Karley + Adam's wedding at Cheekye Ranch in Squamish was a family affair filled with emotion, which Mother Nature matched with some warm, rainy weather. ⁠
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Check out Karley + Adam's wedding on our blog! ⁠
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Venue - Cheekye Ranch⁠
Videography - Cameron Videography⁠
Planning - Petite Pearl ⁠
DJ - Coast Mountain DJs
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Finalist in two Categories of the @iwpotyawards. ⁠
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Carmen + G's hiking elopement was a finalist for the 'Couples' Portrait' as well as the 'Lit' category for the 2023 awards. ⁠(More from their elopement is back a few posts!) ⁠
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🏆 Grand Prize Winner of the @iwpotyawards! ⁠
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Mikaela + Mitch's alpine @whistlerelopements ceremony - and their unexpected avian guest - has been featured in dozens of news publications around the world! We through we’d share more from their fairytale day.

(This image was chosen as the highest ranking image from over 1700 entries in this year's International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards!)

It's an honour to be recognized amongst some of the best wedding photographers in the world. ⁠
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Thank you judges: 
@finderseekerphotography @willowandwolfweddings @francescobrunellofotografie @charcoal_and_vermillion @sammblake @the_caryls⁠
& to the team at @iwpotyawards for creating such an incredible way to celebrate so many talented photographers from around the world!⁠
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Elopement Planner | @whistlerelopements⁠
Photography | @taralillyphotography⁠
Officiant | @whistler_steve⁠
Florist | @senka_florist⁠
4x4 | @canadianwilderness01⁠
HMUA | @colleenconroymakeup⁠
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on the unceded territory of Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh & L̓il̓wat7úl First Nations⁣⁣⁣
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2023 Best of the Best Wedding Photographers by @junebugweddings | So honoured to see Fiona + Patrick’s rainy @whistlerelopements wedding amongst so many stunning images!

This one is for each of our couples who chose to embrace the weather on their wedding day!

Out of 10,000 images, 50 are selected every year. 
Cheers to all the other talented photographers in this year’s collection & judges @henrysdiary, @brittanyboote & @mic.panic! 

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Finalist in the Engagement / Non-wedding category of the @iwpotyawards 

Xavier + Aaron’s shoot started as the sun went down, and we shot through blue hour, my favourite time of day. It felt great to trade snowy mountains for a sandy beach. 

Special thanks to @parfaitproductions for showing us such a special beach with incredible sunsets! 

#whistlerweddingphotographer #awardwinningweddingphotographer #elopebc #mexicoengagementphotographer #mexicoelopement #mexicowedding #mexicoweddingphotographer #dirtybootsandmessyhair #vsco #unfiltered #iwpotyawards #loveislove #hunk #6pack #sunsetlovers
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A finalist images in the Couple Portrait category of the @iwpotyawards, Carmen + G eloped with @whistlerelopements. 

They are Britannia Beach locals, and chose to hike up the mountain they view from their home to say their vows. We love that they started the hike up Goat Ridge from their front door. 9 km and 1600m of elevation later, they slipped into their wedding attire as the sun began to set over the North Shore Mountains, and in the distance, their home.

One of our favourite things about hiking elopements is shooting well after the sun drops and the stars come out.

Special thanks to @i.do.with.dom for trekking up there with us to marry these two!

#hikingwedding #hikingweddingphotographer #squamishweddingphotographer #bcelopement #bcelopementphotographer #elopebc #pnwedding #mountainelopement #bchikingphotographer #elopementphotographer #vancouverwedding #vancouverelopement #squamishphotographer #squamishweddingphotographer #squamish #whistler #backcountry @iwpotyawards
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Finalist! X2
This image from Shannon + Phil’s wedding in Whistler placed as a finalist in two different categories of the @iwpotyawards - ‘Dance floor/Reception’ as well as ‘From Above’ 

Special thanks to @blisswhistler for the design of this wedding and @paul.cameron.productions for helping out with the drone! 

#whistlerweddings #whistlerweddingphotographer #fairmontwhistler #mountainviewlawn #love #bride #westcoastweddings #rockymountainbride #vancouverweddingphotographer #realweddings #mountainweddings #luxuryphotography #luxurywedding #tentwedding #luxurymountainwedding #dirtybootsmessyhair
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𝐇𝐢! 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚 + 𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞.
A wife & husband team located in Whistler, Canada. 
Since 2010, we have photographed hundreds of weddings around the word. 

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐮𝐬
“@whistler_steve & I met when we were 14 years old, on the beach near our family cottages in Ontario. We started dating at 17 & after a decade of travelling the world & building @taralillyphotography together, Steve proposed on a snowboard trip to Whistler. (Little did we know, we’d be calling these mountains home a few years later!) We decided to tie the knot back were it all began, on the beach where we first met.”
- @taralilly 

𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐚 (𝐬𝐡𝐞/𝐡𝐞𝐫)
Lover of foggy trees, deep conversations & wandering through cobblestone streets, Tara is a romantic at heart. She is a dreamer & has a gift for noticing the beauty of the in-between. Between skiing & reading snuggled up with our cats & a cup of tea, winter is easily Tara’s favourite season. She has a soft spot for capturing idyllic winter Whistler weddings.

𝐒𝐭𝐞𝐯𝐞 (𝐡𝐞/𝐡𝐢𝐦)
Steve loves to spend days camping in the backcountry, on his snowmobile, or ATV. He’s constantly scouting new elopement locations to share with our couples, while exploring our backyard. Steve is an officiant & elopement planner for @whistlerelopements, as well as a full-time photographer. Steve’s calm demeanour and confident presence has earned him the title of ‘Bride Whisperer’ on many a wedding day.

𝐖𝐞𝐝𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬
We love that Whistler has a small town feel with all the five-star resort amenities. For a full list of our local wedding venues in the Sea to Sky Corridor check out our Wedding Venues Blog! 
[link in bio]

We are always open to travel & Tara based in Europe in the spring and fall.

𝐄𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
We launched @whistlerelopements January 2020. Over the past four years our team has grown & we’ve partnered with Whistler’s finest wedding vendors to create some truly epic experiences! 

Whether you’re planning a wedding or elopement, we’d love to chat with you and hear more about your day!

📍on the unceded territory of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh & Líl̓wat First Nations⁣⁣⁣

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📷: @leahkathrynphoto
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Such an honour to win the Grand Prize in the 2023 International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards! This feels like a win for the whole @whistlerelopements team. We love that the intimate weddings & elopements we create in our backyard are being celebrated on an international stage. 

“Mikaela + Mitch held an intimate mountaintop wedding in Whistler, Canada, on the unceded territory of Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh & L̓il̓wat7úl First Nations⁣⁣⁣. We took 4×4 jeeps up to an alpine meadow, home to a number of animals including whiskey jacks. (If you’ve visited Whistler in the winter, you may have seen these small birds entertain skiers waiting in the lift line by landing on their ski poles held in the air.) Just as Mitch began his vows, a curious whiskey jack swooped in and landed directly on top of Mikaela’s head. Mikaela’s shock, surprise and laughter were not enough to dissuade this bird from his perch. “I’m Snow White!” Mikaela laughed.”

Elopement Planner | @whistlerelopements
Photography | @taralillyphotography
Officiant | @whistler_steve
Florist | @senka_florist
4x4 | @canadianwilderness01
HMUA | @colleenconroymakeup

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Thank you judges: @finderseekerphotography @willowandwolfweddings @francescobrunellofotografie @charcoal_and_vermillion @sammblake @the_caryls
& to the team at @iwpotyawards for creating such an incredible way to celebrate so many talented photographers from around the world!

#weddingphotographers #whistlerelopements #whistler #whistlerwedding #adventureelopement #adventurecouples #adventurewedding #love #wedding #mountainelopement #iwpoty #feels #weddingday #iwpotyawards2023
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Adriana + Tyler | Fairmont Mountainview Lawn 

With 360° views of the mountains, this is one of the most picturesque venues in Whistler.

@adriana_hassan_motte & @tmotte_14 welcomed their guests from all over the world to celebrate in the mountains. 

Working with one of Whistler’s best planners, we loved seeing @blisswhistler’s vision for stunning elegance come to life. 

📍on the unceded territory of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh & Líl̓wat First Nations

Vendors 
Photography: @taralillyphotography 
Planning, Florals + Decor: @blisswhistler 
Videography: @paul.cameron.productions 
Venue: @fairmontwhistlr 
Music: @vandgentertainment 
Band: @sideoneband 
HMUA: @fayesmithmakeup @fayesmithagency 

#whistler #whistlerweddingphotographer #whistlerweddings #luxuryweddings #taralillyphotography #bride #vintagebride #classicwedding #blacktiewedding #weddinginspo #junebugweddings #rockymountainbride #realweddings #westcoastweddings #fairmontwhistler
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Hi from Portugal!

I love how our summer Canadian wedding season flows into to our European season in the fall. 

We’re soaking in a little more sunshine before heading back to Whistler for the winter. 

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We renewed our vows.

Or as I like to call it, The We’ve Been Together Half Our Lives Party!

@leahkathrynphoto’s photos speak more eloquently than I can yet. I’m still  trying to find a way to express the gratitude I feel for the friends who celebrated with us & the community of incredible humans farther away who truly see us, love us as we are & have supported our relationship for nearly two decades.

Leading up to this day I kept reflecting on all the different versions of ourselves we’ve been since we were seventeen. The challenges, the experiences, the growth & change that have shaped us individually & as a couple.

@whistler_steve, after loving you for half my life, I know the best is still yet to come.

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photo @leahkathrynphoto 
video @paul.cameron.productions 
makeup @colleenconroymakeup 
hair @ninaduva x @colleenconroymakeup 
dresses @balticbornclothing x @whistlersewing 
suit @rw_co 
bouquet @blisswhistler 
decor @blisswhistler x @picnicwhistler 
food @picnicwhistler 
officiant + person who did more things than I can ever name @laurenphoto.ca
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The current rainfall warnings have us dreaming of all the stunning indoor locations Whistler has to offer. The @audainartmuseum is definitely top of that list!

love this capture by @whistler_steve 
planning & floral @blisswhistler 
hmua @beingbrendabakker 
dj @whistlerclassicalstrings 

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Excited to share that we had four top scoring images in this year’s International Wedding Photographer of the Year Awards (@iwpotyawards)!

» one // Laura + James when the rain turned to snow as we wrapped up their winter elopement 
[category: best couples portrait]

» two // Jen + Andrew’s hovercraft elopement was one for the books!
[category: from above]

» three // Leah + Will’s glamping elopement will forever be dear to my heart.
[category: epic location]

» four // Amanda breast-feeding her daughter Maddie during their hiking elopement 
[category: solo portrait]

Needless to say @whistlerelopements has taken us to some pretty incredible places with the absolute best humans!! I can’t wait to see the adventures that await in 2022.

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Huge congrats to @shariandmike on their winning image for solo portrait! Also check out @isleandoakphotography’s breathtaking shot, Catherine’s (@wildconnectionsphoto) stunning landscapes, Jeff + Cat’s (@theapartmentphoto) wicked use of light for wedding party portraits, & @emilyserrellphoto making magic in the rain!

Congrats friends! Such a stunning set of images this year!! 

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Tap to see all the talented local vendors part of each couple’s day! 

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On the unceded territory of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Nation & Líl̓wat Nation

#whistlerweddingphotographer #whistlerelopement #whistlerelopementphotographer #elopeinwhistler #elopementinspo #mountainelopement #whistlerwedding #onlyinwhistler
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it’s been a month of ocean sunsets. // as striking as the slashes of pinks & gold are across the sky, turning the ocean to ripples of silver; 

it’s the magic lingering just before the beach drops into darkness & we make our way home by the light of headlamps that I love most.

It’s one of my favourite things about shooting in the mountains, especially in the summer months, the blue hour that lingers above the mountain peaks.

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my muses: @parfaitproductions
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November is my season for dreaming & planning.

A pause between our summer wedding season & the winter season. A time to re-fill my creative cup, carving out time for the things that make me feel grounded & inspired.

This year it’s looked like living in a bathing suit, quality time with friends, journaling, swimming, reading, beach walks + yoga. No set schedule, no have-tos or must-dos, just checking in with myself each morning to see how I feel & what I need. 

A month of following whims & chasing sunsets.
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Xavier + Aaron // soaking up the last bit of light as the sun dipped below the horizon.
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Katarina + Daniel 

“Make your wedding about yourselves. It is the beginning of your journey together & should represent who you are as a couple.”
-ft. @rockymtnbride 

4x4 alpine elopement by @whistlerelopements 

@canadianwilderness01 
@whistler_steve 
@paul.cameron.productions 
@natachatrottier 
@picnicwhistler 
@senka_florist 
@maggiesotterodesigns 
@thebridalgallery 

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#whistlerelopement #elopeinwhistler #whistlerweddingphotographer #rockymtnbride #wildelopements #elopementinspiration #elopementinspo #mountainelopementinspo #whatifweelope #westcoastelope
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My favourite autumn days aren’t the sunny vibrant ones with flashes of red & yellow through the evergreen trees. It’s the dark moody days, when the clouds hug the sides of the mountains & you can curl up under a blanket listening to the rain on a window that make my heart skip a beat.

@picnicwhistler has brought that cozy feel to their rainy picnic setups & I’m in love. 

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@whistlerelopements 
#whistlerelopement #whistlerelopementphotographer #pnwonderland #epicelopement #westcoastelope #rockymtnbride #westcoastweddings #onlyinwhistler
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Is anyone else excited about the moody weather & cooler temps rolling through!?

It was hard to contain my excitement as the clouds blew over Tina + Ryan on the peak of Whistler!

Sunny days are lovely, but moody days will forever steal my heart. ♥

⛰on shared, unceeded territory of Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Nation & Líl̓wat Nation

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@whistlerelopements 
@whistler_steve 
@paul.cameron.productions 
@kerrywaring 
@senka_florist 
@picnicwhistler 
#whistlerelopement #whistlerelopements #whistlerweddingphotographer #mountainelopement #rockymtnbride #westcoastelope #wanderingweddings #mountainelopementinspo
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one year today.
@leahkathrynphoto 

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@whistlerelopements + @blisswhistler 
@paul.cameron.productions 
@wildhavensglamping 
@natachatrottier
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Glamping Elopements, that magical mix of luxury + comfort in epic locations.

@filosophi
@wildhavensglamping
@greenleaffloraldesign 
@blossomandvinefloralco 
@lezseetheworld 

on the traditional unceded territory of the Coast Salish peoples, including the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh & Tsleil-Waututh Nations

#glampingelopement #elopementinspo #wanderingweddings #westcoastelope #dancingwithher
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✈️ t r a v e l  d a t e s  2 0 2 2 :
April » France 
May » Italy
September » Italy + France

It honestly feels a bit surreal to be sharing this, but I’m feeling blissfully optimistic that we’ll be spending a few months in Europe again next year. 

I can’t wait to create more magic with @theweddingboutiqueitaly in Italy 
& @filosophi in France! ✨ 

A note for those interested : we’ll be limiting our European bookings to these three months as we have a full summer season in Whistler ahead!

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#amalficoastwedding #positanoelopement #amalficoastweddingphotographer #elopeinitaly #destinationweddingphotographer #elopementinspiration #wanderingweddings
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about last night .. ♥

@seatoskypicnics 
@picnicwhistler 
@whistlerelopements 
@colleenconroymakeup 
@puremagnolia 

on the unceded territory of Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Nation & Líl̓wat Nation⁣⁣⁣

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#whistlereloepement #styledpicnic #elopementinspiration #dancingwithher #rockymtnbride #wanderingweddings #westcoastelope
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Agata + Randy // a seaplane vow renewal

Ten years & two adorable kids later, Agata & Randy decided to renew their vows.

Agata slipped back into her wedding dress & we flew up to one of most stunning lakes in the Sea to Sky! 
One of my favourite moments was when she surprised Randy (& each of their boys) with a new ring.

I loved hearing how their relationship has grown & changed over the last decade. 

Huge thank you to Shirley (@photoblographer) from @filosophi for planning & making the day run so smooth!

🏔on the unceded territory of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Nation

#elopementinspiration #whistlervowrenewal #adventurephotographer #westcoastelope #seaplaneelopement #lakelovelywater #loveinthepnw 
#whistlerweddingphotographer
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Meghan + Andrew // their day went from heli to hike as the smoke rolled through Whistler this weekend.

They said their vows at a serene alpine lake three years from the day they met. Capturing a piece of their love story was a dream.

Congrats you two!

🏔on the unceded territory of Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Nation & Líl̓wat Nation

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@whistlerelopements 
@whistler_steve 
@callingmountains 
@senka_florist 
@picnicwhistler 
@whistlerblackcomb 

#whistlerelopement #mountainelopement #elopementinspo #mountainelopementphotographer #whistlerelopements #elopeinwhistler #junebugweddings #photobugcommunity #rockymtnbride #westcoastelope #onlyinwhistler
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every single time Steve photographs a wedding at the @audainartmuseum 
it takes my breath away.

365 days since Emily + Rob said ‘I Do’ with an intimate celebration and this amazing team of local vendors:

@whistler_steve 
@audainartmuseum 
@pocketfulproductions 
@ninebark_floral_design 
@thecollectivekitchen 

on the unceded territory of Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh Nation & Líl̓wat Nation

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#whistlerweddingphotographer #whistlerweddinginspo #audainartmuseum #audainwedding #westcoastweddings #whistlerwedding
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From mountain top vows to sabring champagne in the @thebearfoot cellar, Samantha + Karen’s day was pure magic. 

Congrats you two!!

📍on the unceded territory of Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh First Nation

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@whistlerelopements 
@blacktuskhelicopter 
@whistler_steve 
@colleenconroymakeup 
@jay_fentiman 
@senka_florist 
@maggiesotterodesigns 
#rockymtnbride #westcoastelope #dancingwithher #whistlerelopement #elopementinspiration #helielopement
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tacos + salsa dancing at sunset.

When the plan to celebrate their wedding with Jerson’s family on the Isla Mujeres changed, they decided to bring a bit of Mexico to their elopement in the mountains. 

Congrats Alicia + Jerson!

📍on the unceded territory of the St̓át̓imc Tmicw (St'at'imc) Peoples.

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@whistlerelopements 
@blisswhistler 
@wildhavensglamping 
@whistler_steve 
@paul.cameron.productions 
@taralillyphotography 
@kerrywaring 
@picnicwhistler 
@eventrentalworks 
#rockymtnbride #westcoastelope #whistlerelopement #mountainelopement #glampingelopement #elopementinspiration #elopementlove
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Hi loves! Real talk. Big feelings.

This past year has been tough. 
I have had some of my lowest days. 

It has also shown me so much beauty.

It’s deepened friendships, and led to a renewed sense of purpose & belonging.

I’m not sure that there is a greater feeling than to feel truly seen & accepted as you are. I’m so grateful for those who have given me that gift.

It’s also been a time to pour my heart into our new business venture. Dreaming. Creating. Capturing. I’m filled with so much gratitude for each of the couples we were able to work with last year.

Their stories are my why & I hope we were able to create a space for each of them to feel truly seen. 

We shared earlier that @whistlerelopements is currently in the top 5 nominations for the @junebugweddings 2021 Wedding Instagram Awards for ‘The Most Helpful Planning Advice’ & it is such an honour for our new business to be seen alongside such insanely talented & established folks!

We love planning elopements. 

We also have the utmost respect for those who plan full weddings! 

@whateverislovely_events 
@emmajaneweddingplanner 
@thebeccaandco 
@inesdubrovnikevent 

We love seeing your communities show up & hope you feel seen & loved for all the hard work you do. ♥
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Sara + Lee // love love love getting to capture our friends’ weddings! 

We were originally supposed to be photographing Sara + Lee’s wedding on the Amalfi Coast last week, but these Whistler locals decided to keep their date & elope in our backyard instead!

As we arrived at @blackcombhelicopters Lee turned to us & said “want to hear some good news? It’s currently pouring rain on the Amalfi Coast. 😏”

There was many a bottle of Prosecco popped, they ate pizza for dinner & Sara’s gown looked just as gorgeous on a mountain top!

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on the unceded territory of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh & Líl̓wat First Nations⁣⁣

Planning @nicola.events + @sarascottevents 
HMUA @natachatrottier 
Florals @ninebark_floral_design 
Video @paul.cameron.productions 
Officiant @whistler_steve 
Heli @blackcombhelicopters 
Venue @fswhistler 

#whistlerelopement #elopeinwhistler #rockymtnbride #junebugweddings #photobugcommunity #lookslikefilmweddings #westcoadtweddings #westcoastelopement #westcoastelope #epicelopement #mountaintopwedding #whistlerwedding #whistlerweddingphotographer #wildelopements #wanderingweddings
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Leah + Will’s secret mountain elopement was featured on @junebugweddings today!!

Their glamping elopement was extra special to us for a few reasons. Leah & Will are friends of ours, long time Whistler locals & @leahkathrynphoto is one of the BEST big mountain photographers we know!

As per Leah’s request, we planned their day around the best light! It was the perfect mix of chugging-beers-mid-ceremony kind of casual & sunset romance. Erin of @blisswhistler crafted an insane arc & their sweet pup Pickles may have stolen the show.

It was an absolute dream.

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@whistlerelopements 
@paul.cameron.productions 
@whistler_steve 
@blisswhistler 
@natachatrottier 
@wildhavensglamping 
@eventrentalworks 

#whistlerelopement #whistlerweddingphotographer #whistlerweddingphotography #elopeinwhistler #westcoastelope #westcoastweddings #wildelopements #loveinthepnw #elopementinspiration #mountainelopement #luxuryelopement #mountainelopementinspo #
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I know you don’t love birthdays,
but I sure love you @whistler_steve. 
♥

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📷 by some of our favs
@chasing.dreams.photography 
@laurenphoto.ca 
@leahkathrynphoto
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❄️Our winter wedding season is in full swing with @whistlerelopements! ❄️

After Laura & James tied the knot, the pouring rain turned to lightly falling snow on our way back to @nitalakelodge. 
It felt like magic! 

📍on the unceded territory of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh & Líl̓wat First Nations⁣⁣⁣

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#whistlerweddingphotographer #whistlerweddingphotography #whistlerwinterwedding #whistlerblackcomb #whistlerelopement #whistlercanada #elopeinwhistler #mountainelopement #winterelopement #snowyelopement #rockymtnbride #westcoastweddings #westcoastelope #elopeinstead #junebugweddings @rockymtnbride @junebugweddings @westcoastweddings @wildelopements #wildelopements
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Kate + Timber // One of the most beautiful relationships I’ve had the pleasure of documenting.

“Animals are the bridge between us and the beauty of all that is natural. They show us what's missing in our lives, how to love ourselves more completely & unconditionally. They connect us back to who we are & to the purpose of why we're here." 
― Trisha McCagh

@katezessel 
@timber_zessel
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It was our first snowy weekend with @whistlerelopements & I couldn’t be more excited that winter weddings are just around the corner!!

❄️❄️❄️

@whistlerelopements 
@whistler_steve 
@paul.cameron.productions 
@natachatrottier 
@canadianwilderness01 
@picnicwhistler 

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#whistlerweddingphotographer #whistlerweddingphotography #whistlerelopement #whistlerwinterwedding #whistlerweddinginspo #winterweddinginspiration #winterweddinginspo #junebugweddings #photobugcommunity #rockymtnbride #westcoastweddings #pnwonderland #pnwedding #onlyinwhistler
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Between the heavy smoke that filled the valley & the rain that washed it away, there was a beautiful evening when Adam said his vows in rhyme & Karley punctuated hers with quotes from Hamilton. 

I love these hilarious animal loving newlyweds! Congrats again Karley + Adam.🐾 

@whistlerelopements

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love like this. ♡ 

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@whistlerelopements #whistlerelopements #westcoastwedding #pnwedding #weddinginspo #rockymtnbride #whistlerweddinginspiration #dirtybootsandmessyhair #junebugweddings #wanderingweddings #whistlerwedding #elopeinstead
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Growth + Change.

Sometimes it happens slowly, little by little. So subtle that we keep adjusting what we deem ‘normal’ and don’t notice it happening. While other times it is abrupt. It can feel all consuming and out of our control. Something that requires a radical shift.

Our bodies, our cognizance, our relationships with others. They are all in a constant state of change.

It has come up in conversation a lot recently, the idea of ‘getting back to normal’. When the reality is that nothing ever goes back to anything. 

I think there’s beauty in that truth. 

Between the pandemic, the mass (albeit horrifically late) awakening to systemic racism, and unignorable environmental issues we are collectively facing -the idea of going backwards seems absurd.

“We’re all just walking each other home.”
-Ram Dass
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Couples sessions.
Make them what you want ✌️

Despite everything, it’s been pretty lovely to have the time to explore our backyard this summer. The slower pace has also given us time to really look at the life we’re building, what’s important to us & where we’re putting our energy. I love some good introspection & @whistler_steve is a good sport.

This is one from a camping trip with my forever muses @paul.cameron.productions + @hillaryanne.cameron. They’re teaching us all about the work life balance.
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