Kelowna Family Photographer – The Lebbon Family

November 24

Often times, children don’t want to have their photographs taken. But if you make them love you, they will let you take their portrait! During this session, I gave piggybacks, raced, rolled around on the ground, went on a Bear Hunt, let the kids take pictures, and I even wiped some noses. After a small incident involving a dog and an adorable little girl, the session was under way and we were having fun!

I know Laura through the wedding industry – she is an incredible wedding planner and owner of English Rose Weddings. She’s the best to work with at weddings and behind the camera!

Thanks for letting me hang out with your adorable family, Laura!

Kelowna Wedding Photographer – 50th Parallel Estate Winery – Adam & Alannah

November 11

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 Engagement Photographer – Erin & Nils

October 31

Meet Erin and Nils. These two are my favourite kind of people – genuine, friendly, affectionate, romantic…

Nils proposed to Erin at her family’s cabin, on the lake, near her favourite tree. As they arrived back at the cabin, her parents cued a recorded version of the song he wrote to her for her birthday a few months earlier.

It’s a scene right out of a romantic comedy!

Of course, we had to incorporate Nils’ guitar into the engagement session. I could’ve sat there and listened to him play all day!

Here is Erin and Nils’ super snuggly engagement session!

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

Osoyoos Wedding Photographer – The Watermark – Amarjit & John

October 23

This wedding is a special one for me. Whether intended or not, there was a theme to this wedding and it was a theme that involved all things that are the most important to me. Love, family, and friends who are family.

From the first day we spoke, I knew that Amarjit and John would be a couple I would fall in love with. I knew the their wedding would be one to stand out in my mind for a long, long time. Not because of the decor, the venue, the food (all of which were incredible, by the way!), or any other detail, but because they made me feel like a member of their family.

Speaking of decor, Amarjit designed every aspect of her wedding and made the decor herself, with the help of friends and family. Which is unbelievable and she should really consider a career change 🙂

It was no surprise to me that Amarjit and John comprised their wedding party of their children, nieces and nephews. Their ceremony was set up so that their guests surrounded them, conveying a sense of love and inclusion. A wedding is traditionally symbolic of two families uniting, becoming one big family. Their wedding reflected that their families had already become one, long before their wedding day and that each person in attendance was an important part of their family.

Amarjit and John – I hope you know how truly important your family is to me. How special it was for me to photograph your wedding and provide you with memories that you can look back on for a lifetime. Your family is beautiful and special, in a way that I can’t put into words. Thank you for everything <3

Penticton Wedding Photographer – Penticton Lakeside Resort – Susan & Sean

October 3

Kaleden Wedding Photographer – Linden Gardens – Valerie & Alex

October 2

When couples decide to have an Okanagan Wedding, there are endless possibilities when it comes to scenery – mountains, lakes, views, wineries, orchards… Being a Kelowna Wedding Photographer means that I get to travel to some of the most beautiful venues to photograph weddings. Linden Gardens in Kaleden is beautiful venue for a wedding, with immaculately manicured lawns and gardens. It is a lovely location for an outdoor garden ceremony and reception.

Valerie and Alex’s wedding day was threatened by rain, but the rain held off for the ceremony. They weren’t so lucky later in the day and their reception was moved indoors. After an incredibly delicious dinner by Joy Road Catering, the rain ended and the party continued outside.

A big thank you to all the incredible vendors and to Valerie and Alex who made this wedding one for the books!

Venue: Linden Gardens

Make-up: Bri Stein Artistry

Hair: Inspirado Designs

Decor: Mosaic Party & Event Design

Florals: Tangerine Orchid

Officiant: Storm Moore

Catering: Joy Road

Videography: Matt Vautour

Dress: Watters

Kelowna Wedding Photographer – Turtle Mountain Winery – Kristina & Oliver

September 24

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Kelowna Wedding Photographer – Lindsay & Mike – Kalamalka Lake

September 18

Being a Kelowna Wedding Photographer is pretty fantastic – especially when I get to photograph a lakeside wedding. Especially when that lake is Kalamalka Lake. It is known for it’s exceptionally tropical blue colour on sunny days.

The day started off at Sparkling Hill Resort before moving to a private residence on Kalamalka Lake for the ceremony and reception.

It was a beautiful day, so I will the images speak for this one!

Kelowna Engagement Photographer – Ceone & Patrick – Kaloya Regional Park

September 15

Finding beauty in the imperfect is what I’ve really been loving lately. Now, you are going to look at Ceone and Patrick and you are going to think… “Ummm, Heather! These two are perfection!”.

I agree. These two are beauties, inside and out.

BUT… they were happy to let the wind blow in their faces, to let Ceone’s hair blow all over the place, to let the cold water splash on them, pretend those rocks were the most comfortable sofa, and be alright with the fact that the sun fell behind the clouds before we were ready for it to. Sometimes, expectations are not met. We have an idea about how we would like things to end up, but it doesn’t always work that way. We wanted that beautiful Okanagan sunlight. We got it, but only briefly.

This engagement session is proof that when you just let the things you don’t have control over, unfold… beautiful things can happen!

Embrace the imperfections. Be affectionate. Let the love happen!

Happy engagement Ceone and Patrick!