• Vancouver Wedding Photography by Sakura Photography
  • Vancouver Wedding Photography by Sakura Photography
  • Vancouver Wedding Photography by Sakura Photography
  • Vancouver Wedding Photography by Sakura Photography

Diamond Club Wedding: Melanie and Matt

A wedding at SFU’s Diamond Alumni Centre!

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Melanie and Matt were married at the Diamond Alumni Centre at SFU.  My two favourite things about this venue is that it feels like you have the whole mountain to yourself that evening, and the amazing view that guests can enjoy from the deck.  Melanie is one of the sweetest gals I’ve ever met, and Matt and her are a match made in heaven.  It has been a real pleasure getting to know them!

diamond club wedding

diamond club wedding

diamond club wedding

diamond club wedding

diamond club wedding

diamond club wedding

diamond club wedding

diamond club wedding

diamond club wedding

diamond club wedding

diamond club wedding

Any gal who will do this for me, is a friend of mine : ) diamond club wedding

diamond club wedding

diamond club wedding

diamond club wedding

diamond club wedding

diamond club wedding

diamond club wedding

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Rockwater Secret Cove Wedding: Ashley and Chris

A beautiful Sunshine Coast wedding!

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We absolutely loved Ashley and Chris’ beautiful wedding at Rockwater Secret Cove on the Sunshine Coast.  They were the luckiest couple, weatherwise, as the day after their wedding had the most incredible downpour I have seen in a long time!  We all enjoyed the comfortable weather, beautiful ocean views, and great food.  I will never forget how awesome and kind all of Ashley and Chris’ family and friends were- what a great vibe!

I’ll start by showing one of our most crazy dress shots we’ve taken in a while!

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

Ashley and Chris had a first look before the ceremony, which allowed us to have a lot of time for creative shots.  Thank you Ashley, for scrambling all over the rocks!rockwater secret cove resort wedding

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

Ceremony time!  It was perfect.  Their marriage commissioner, Grieg Soohen, is definitely our top choice for the sunshine coast.rockwater secret cove resort wedding

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

rockwater secret cove resort wedding

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Vancouver Wedding Ceremony Locations

Vancouver has some of the most beautiful ceremony locations to get married in! Here are some of our favourites!

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I often am asked for ceremony location recommendations in Vancouver and surrounding areas, and there are so many good ones to choose from so I thought a blog post was in order!  These are just a few of the selections.

When I think of my favourite locations, it’s not just based on appearance, it also has to do with ease of shooting.  It’s great photographing at a location where I am able to access various angles without disrupting guests.

Blue water Cafe

Sommer and Dean got married at the Blue Water Cafe, which created such a unique and romantic feel with the candles and the cool overhead lighting! Such an intimate setting!
blue water cafe wedding

blue water cafe wedding

blue water cafe wedding

Brix

We love shooting weddings at Brix! Such a romantic setting with great food!

Ericha and Shaun share their wedding vows in the courtyard

brix restaurant wedding

Michelle and her flower girls walk down the aisle. Love that chandelier! : )

brix restaurant wedding

One of the main reasons we love shooting at Brix is this walkway. It’s brick covered walls and lighting creates a great backdrop for our couples!

brix restaurant wedding

Brock House

A perfect location for a beautiful ceremony! Trees, lake, and a beach! One tree in particular has witnessed it’s fair share of wedding love! ; )  We’ve done so many weddings at Brock House that it was difficult to choose which pictures to post, but here are some of my favs, starting with Sarah and Sim’s wedding!
brock house wedding

Kathleen and Warren get married under the infamous tree at twilight. So romantic!
brock house wedding

brock house wedding

Hart House

Much like Brock House, Hart House is also surrounded with gorgeous trees and lush greens!

A perfect Summer’s day and gorgeous ceremony location for Adina and Zach to get married!

hart house wedding

hart house wedding

Marriott Pinnacle

Some people like to get married with trees or ocean as a backdrop, but Susan and Allen chose Marriott Pinnacle  in order to be amongst the magnificent Vancouver skyscrapers! Very cool!

marriott pinnacle wedding

Celebration Pavilion

Celebration Pavilion is another popular choice for those wanting to have an indoor/outdoor feel and can be a great pick if there is suspected rain as it opens up to the outside, but keeps the couple dry!

Here is Linda walking down the aisle to Chris!

celebration pavilion wedding

And here is an example of the back opening up on a rainy day as Angela and David tie the knot!

celebration pavilion wedding

celebration pavilion wedding

Hycroft Mansion

Hycroft Mansion is a great place to get married indoors or outdoors because of it’s beautiful setting!

This garden yard setting was perfect for Sharon and Paolo!

hycroft mansion wedding

hycroft mansion wedding

Inside is elegant and authentically stunning! A wonderful setting for Angela and Corey‘s vintage style wedding!

hycroft mansion wedding

hycroft mansion wedding

St. Andrews-Wesley

A beautiful downtown church, here is where Trina and Andy were married:
st andrews wesley united vancouver

st andrews wesley united vancouver

St Francis Assisi

This parish is absolutely beautiful, and was where Kathryn and Jesse were married:

st francis assisi vancouver

st francis assisi vancouver

St Augustine’s Parish

St Augustine’s Parish was a beautiful setting for Claire and Fiachra’s catholic ceremony:

st augustines parish

st augustines parish

Minoru Chapel

Minoru Chapel is a popular choice for couples who want the sweet quaint feeling of getting married in a chapel nestled in a beautiful park.

Jenni and Gab just married!

minoru chapel wedding

…and here is a view from afar as Cindy and Derek share a kiss for their guests : )

minoru chapel wedding

Holy Rosary Cathedral

This church is grand! The beautiful stained glass window makes for a great backdrop and lighting! I had always wanted to photograph there and when Jill and Glenn contacted me I was thrilled!!! : )

holy rosary cathedral wedding

holy rosary cathedral wedding

Christ Church in Cloverdale

Alaina and Chris had a beautiful fall day wedding at Christ Church in Cloverdale, one of the more intimate church settings.

christ church cloverdale wedding

St Paul Anglican Church

Another gorgeous church setting, a bit bigger than the last. ; )

Melissa and Peter get married in St Paul Anglican Church. Love the height of the ceilings and the wood beams! And it looks like such a quaint setting from the outside!

st paul anglican church wedding

st paul anglican church wedding

st paul anglican church wedding

Cecil Green

This popular UBC location looks great rain or shine.  Here’s Judy and Mike’s ceremony at Cecil Green:
cecil green ceremony

And Susan and Jason’s ceremony on the covered deck.  Thank goodness they installed glass ceilings on the deck to let in the nice natural light!
cecil green ceremony

UBC Boathouse

Despite the many seagulls flying around, Megan and Dorian and their guests were safe from blessings of poo!! UBC Boathouse is beautiful right on the ocean with the crisp sea breeze. Very cool location!

ubc boathouse wedding

Westcoast Wilderness Lodge

You can’t beat this backdrop, which is why I love photographing at the Westcoast Wilderness Lodge on the Sunshine Coast! So many spots to capture couples in amongst gorgeous spots!

Here are Rob and Robyn with their wedding party chilling out!

westcoast wilderness lodge wedding

And Rich and Janelle’s ceremony. The view is amazing!

westcoast wilderness lodge wedding

westcoast wilderness lodge wedding

Whonnock Lake

Alicia and Ed’s vintage wedding dreams came to life on their wedding day, held at Whonnock Lake. This location has sentimental value for me and I love shooting there because it’s where Mark and I were married!! ; )

Beautiful scenery makes beautiful ceremonies!

whonnock lake wedding

whonnock lake wedding

whonnock lake wedding

Van Dusen Gardens

One of my very favourite ceremony locations, and I was so happy when Stephanie and Dave picked it because it has so much potential for capturing such beautiful shots amidst the amazing flowers!

van dusen gardens wedding

van dusen gardens wedding

van dusen gardens wedding

Swan E Set

More lush greens and a variety of different types of trees at Swan E Set makes it a popular choice for a great backdrop, and helped make Steph and Jeff’s ceremony such a beautiful event!! : )

swan e set wedding

I love these two trees as a backdrop for a couple getting married. Almost a metaphor for love intertwining! : )

swan e set wedding

Vancouver Club

Here is a very recent wedding at the Vancouver Club where Jennifer and J.B. held their ceremony. So glamorous and intimate! And I love that chandelier!!

vancouver club wedding

vancouver club wedding

Rockwater Resort Secret Cove

I saved one of my very favourite locations til last! This place rocks!! The very title “secret cove” makes it ideal for a celebration of love! It was perfect for Ashley and Chris!

rockwater resort secret cove wedding

One of the coolest things about Jenn and Steve’s ceremony was that all of her guests were gathered on the rock face, while Jenn and Steve were married on the dock in front of them! The couple requested that I sit in a boat behind them and at first I thought that was crazy (in a good way, of course!) but I plucked up my courage and did it anyway! I am so glad I did because it worked out so well!!!

rockwater resort secret cove wedding

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Helen

hycroft is my favourite…!! your blog always make me feel like i want to get married all over again…

Elena Ismail

Hello ,

My name is Elena, I came across your website while googling for the best photographers in Vancouver. I loved your work and was inspired by it, so thought I would drop you an email.

I am a makeup artist. Although I recently graduated from BMC, I worked as a MUA for a couple of years for the Glamour Shots Photography Studios in the USA several years ago. I also have experience in bridal makeup.
I am always looking for new people to meet and collaborate with, if you are looking for new talent to work with, let me know. I would love the opportunity to do a test shoot with you in the near future.

Please check out some of my recent work on http://www.facebook.com/MyMakeupWonderland

Thank you for your time and inspiration, and I hope to hear from you soon.
~Elena

Louis Blythe

Amazing as always guys!

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outdoor family portrait session

Isabella is back for another portrait session!

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Do you remember Isabella?  The little button that I got to photograph last year when she was just a few days old?  She’s back for an outdoor portrait session with her family because she’s now 6 months old and sitting up!  Thanks Janice and Jeff for another wonderful session!  And thank you mother nature for some beautiful sun this week : )

outdoor family portrait session

outdoor family portrait session

outdoor family portrait session

outdoor family portrait session

outdoor family portrait session

outdoor family portrait session

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Andrea

beautiful…siiigh! Come to PG! :) (PS Matt says he hopes you’re having a great trip,)

Terry

Love these photos!!

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Baby’s 6month Portrait: Brandon

A very smiley baby portrait session : )

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Brandon came into the studio with his mamma and papa for a super smiley portrait session.  He’s easy to please : )

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baby studio portrait session

baby studio portrait session

baby studio portrait session

baby studio portrait session

baby studio portrait session

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Urban Family Portrait Session: Evelyn and Family

An 18 month old + family portrait session in urban outdoors

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Evelyn is back for another portrait session- It makes me so happy to see these cute babies grow up, and an added bonus is that I get to know the family a little better each time I photograph them. Here’s Evelyn and her sweet parents Sharon and Patrick. Thanks for the fun day!

urban family portrait session

urban family portrait session

urban family portrait session

urban family portrait session

urban family portrait session

urban family portrait session

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Maternity Session: Julie and Vincent

I love Julie’s outfits for her maternity session!

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This is my third time photographing Julie and Vincent, I’m so happy each time I get an email from Julie to schedule another shoot : )   She’s a photographer in town as well, so it’s always an honour!

maternity session vancouver

maternity session vancouver

maternity session vancouver

maternity session vancouver

maternity session vancouver

maternity session vancouver

maternity session vancouver

maternity session vancouver

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Helen

love that shot in the tunnel! lots of amazing captures, as always. and that’s one stunning pregnant mama you photographed!

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Victoria Engagement Session: Nicole and Brad

An engagement session in Victoria

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Mark and I had the pleasure of spending a weekend in Victoria recently, and while we were there I photographed Nicole and Brad’s engagement session. We were very lucky with the weather that day, as it was snowing (blizzard style!) earlier in the day. Can’t wait for their big wedding in June!

victoria engagement session

victoria engagement session

victoria engagement session

victoria engagement session

victoria engagement session

victoria engagement session

victoria engagement session

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Melissa

i LOVE it Leslie!

Wendy

Wonderful pictures, happy couple.

Barrie Photographer

Love the varied focals, warm set!

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Newborn Photography Session: Baby Asher

Welcome sweet baby Asher!

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Our 2009 couple Kim and Justin have just given birth to their second baby. Welcome baby Asher! It was so great to meet you : )

newborn baby photography vancouver

newborn baby photography vancouver

newborn baby photography vancouver

newborn baby photography vancouver

newborn baby photography vancouver

newborn baby photography vancouver

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Rachel Tatem

That alien hat shot is too great!

Inder

How old is he when the photos were taken? Awesome Photos

Leslie

he was probably less than a week old :)

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Maternity Session: Trina (and Andy)

A maternity session outdoors and in the studio!

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I’m so excited for Trina and Andy- I’ve had the pleasure of photographing them several times before, and we’ve gotten to know Andy quite well over the years because he has helped us tremendously with our home renovations : )  These two are so sweet and kind, I’m sure their little one is going to be a sweetie!!

maternity session

maternity session

maternity session

maternity session

maternity session

Random side note:  When I first met Trina and Andy YEARS ago through a mutual friend, I remember thinking to myself that Trina had very nice eyes and they would be fun to photograph.  Little did I know that I’d be photographing their engagement session, wedding, and now, maternity session!!!   And more to come I’m sure ; )

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