Veronica and Tony’s Beach and Backyard Wedding

With a shared love of being outside, it was pretty much a “must” that these two nature-lovers be married in the great outdoors.  With that theme in mind, Veronica and Tony chose to have their ceremony on a lovely point at Spanish Banks, overlooking the water and the mountains, and the reception in the beautifully gardened Vancouver backyard of Veronica’s childhood home.  With rain forecast for their big day, I asked the couple what their back-up plan was for the ceremony, and their response was truly indicative of how relaxed and easy-going these two are – their grand back-up plan?  Umbrellas!  Okay then. Fortunately, no umbrellas were needed and the ceremony went off beautifully, followed by an epic photo session on the beach, at Pacific Spirit Park, Tony’s childhood home, and finishing off at Van Dusen Gardens.  We shot for hours, and I loved every minute of it!  There’s something to be said for having lots of time for your photo session – makes for lots of stress-free and creative images!   The evening reception was casual and fun, with many heartfelt speeches and delicious food, and the most fabulous steel-drum band!  To top it all off, Tony and Veronica’s first dance was a perfectly choreographed copy of the iconic dance between Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey in “Dirty Dancing” – complete with lifts and all!  Thanks to Veronica and Tony for having us photograph your super-fun big day!