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Sunny Summer Oak Estate Winery Wedding – Kelowna & Okanagan Wedding Photographer

Last week, Chad and I had the pleasure of Photographing Nicole and Marshall and their friends and family at the beautiful Oak Estate Winery in Summerland, BC. We can’t thank them enough for choosing us as their wedding photographer and wedding videographer of choice! Nicole is so sweet and laid back even after some last minute unexpected changes to the wedding party. These high school sweethearts had one main focus – to get married and have a great time with their guests. I will say, I don’t think I have ever seen so many happy tears at a wedding – EVERYONE was crying, including every member of their wedding party. I may have shed a tear or two myself! Shhh!

To say we had a wonderful time is an understatement!

The amazing team:

Oak Estate Winery

Lavish Weddings and Events

PixelPro Productions

Heatherly Photography

Janek – Vancouver Wedding Officiant

Kelowna & Okanagan Wedding Photography, Sunny summer wedding at Oak Estate winery in Summerland, BC — Sunny summer wedding couple and wedding party portrait photography at Oak Estate winery in Summerland, BC by Heatherly Photography

2024 Wedding Season – Kelowna & Okanagan Wedding Photographer

August 12

We are halfway through the 2024 Okanagan Wedding Season!

And with that, halfway through a shiny new website featuring all new work! In the meantime, here are some recent images to enjoy!

Okanagan wedding photographer

September Laurel Packinghouse Wedding – Patrick & Jessica – Kelowna Wedding Photographer

April 23

Planner: Natural Touch Weddings

Venue: Laurel Packinghouse

Catering: El Taquero

Florals: Floral Therapy

Hair: Hair by Charlie

Make-up: Dana England

Dessert: Wild Pies

Bartending: Okanagan Servers

DJ: Common Sound

Décor: Vintage Origami

Attire: Indochino

Officiant: Groom’s Brother

Rentals: Glitz & Glam

Kelowna Wedding Photographer – Summerhill Pyramid Winery Wedding – Laura & Brett

August 12

What can I say about Laura and Brett?

Well… to start, the first time I met this adorable duo, I took them UNKNOWINGLY to a nude beach. A hidden nude beach. And naked people just started emerging from the trees surrounded the beach, which utterly confused us. By the third person and some exploration, we realized we were definitely the trespassers. You know… with all our clothes on and whatnot. Needless to say, it made for a hilarious and memorable first meeting!

Their beautiful Summerhill Pyramid Winery wedding had far less nudity than their engagement session, thank goodness! Although, it was SO windy during their mountain top first look and first set of bridal party photos, that many of them could have ended up dress-less! We decided to cut it short and resume later in the day because it was just far too windy!

There were so many fun moments over the course of the day – from the sabering ceremony where Laura’s dad had WAY too much fun, to the pogo stick competition, sweet and tearful speeches, I couldn’t have been happier and more honoured to spend the day with this beautiful couple!

Venue: Summerhill Winery

Florals: Blushing Rhino

Hair: Kathryn Ramsay Esthetics

Make-up: Bri Stein Artistry

Officiant: Bonny Thorne

DJ: Alex Bird

Dress: Pearl & Dot Bridal

Dress Designer: Anais Anette

Cakes: Kakes By Kathie

Attire: Indochino

Second Photographer – Carly Barnett @ Barnett Photography

Vernon Wedding Photographer – Gabby & Cam – Silver Sage Stables Wedding

April 11

Gabby and Cam got married at one of my all-time favourite venues; Silver Sage Stables.

Guys! This venue is so incredibly beautiful. The barn and wood provide an incredible canvas for any wedding decor, the golden wheat field is the MOST beautiful (who doesn’t want to get married in the middle of a wheat field?!), especially in the evening during golden hour (just look below), and the whole property is surrounded by mountains. Any direction you look, there is beauty.

The beautiful thing about this wedding was…. well… everything. But what I love the most is when an incredible group of vendors come together to make a bride and groom’s dreams come true. I got to work with some of my favourite people of all time. Gabby, who is on Team Top Knot made the obvious choice in having Sara on board as her planner and decorator. Sara and Gabby are both two of the most incredible humans on this planet and I’m keeping them both forever (don’t worry, I’ll share!). The colour palette for this wedding was such a breath of fresh air for me! Let me tell you… I just LOVE it when I get to photograph at a unique venue with unique decor. It keeps the creative juices flowing and fills my heart with pretty warm fuzzies. Sara is a genius when it comes to providing something beautiful and unique for her couples. Petal and Vow provided the florals for the wedding party and reception and they were breathtaking! The bridesmaids carried floral hoops rather than bouquets – another favourite of mine!

Gabby and Cam opted out of having a first look and waited to see each other at the ceremony. I love this way of planning the day because the excitement and anticipation really get the tears and emotions flowing! After the ceremony, the light was so incredible beautiful. Wedding party and family portraits took place and then we ate the most delicious food from The Chef Instead. I’m not exaggerating at all when I say that this was some of the best wedding food I’ve ever eaten – and I’ve eaten at a lot of weddings! Not to mention, at the end of the day, we were sent off with fresh, homemade donuts. WHAT?!?! I don’t think that anyone except wedding vendors can understand how much of a gift that is!

After dinner we snuck out for a quick couples’ session with Gabby and Cam as the sun set. This is quite possibly my favourite part of the day, not only because the light is the most beautiful at this time of day, but also because the wedding couple get to spend a moment away from guests and just get to take it all in. They can have a moment to be together and not have to entertain their guests. They just get to enjoy the moment together. It’s a beautiful time!

Enjoy these images of this incredible day!

Venue – Silver Sage Stables, Vernon

Decor and Planning – Top Knot

Florals – Petal and Vow Floral Design

Catering – The Chef Instead

DJ – Les Darroux

Cake and Dessert – Sugar Sweet Cake Co.

Officiant – Esther Pearson

Hair & Make-up: Jessie Voss & Andrea Nelson

Kelowna Wedding Photographer – Caitlyn & Moreley – Sunset Ranch

November 12

Lindsay & John – Kelowna Wedding Photographer – Evolve Cellars & The Laurel Packinghouse

September 21

Lindsay and John chose two beautiful Kelowna Wedding Venues for their Kelowna Wedding ceremony and reception. Evolve Cellars in Summerland is an incredible venue with one of the most stunning views in the area. Just look at their ceremony photos and you’ll understand. The Laurel Packinghouse is another beautiful venue – one of my favourite venues. As a Kelowna Wedding Photographer, I am fortunate to visit both of these beautiful venues several times a year.

The day started early with the ladies getting pampered by Dana England (make-up) and the ladies at Pomme Salon (hair). My incredible sidekick, Kaila, was hanging out with the guys while they got handsome’d-up! The ladies were quite relaxed which was a lovely treat! They spent their time laughing, eating, and gifting Lindsay a beautiful scrapbook – a tradition among friends getting married. Lindsay had a private moment to read a handwritten letting from John before getting into her beautiful Mikaella Bridal gown. Lindsay and her bridesmaids’ looks were completed with the most incredible and unique bouquets by Blue Sage Farm. If you’re looking for something different and unique… you need to contact Darquise. She’s incredible, as you can see!

Lindsay’s Aunt officiated the wedding ceremony which was a lovely personal touch. I’m all about the family and this detail made my heart so happy! Lindsay and John wrote personal vows for one another… another detail I love. I try to get to know my clients as much as possible during the planning process, but regardless of how much we talk beforehand, personal wedding vows give me another view into their love story. I feel so fortunate to be a part of these special moments.

After the ceremony, we headed to the Laurel Packinghouse and spent more time taking pictures around downtown (I love having lots of time for portraits!) Then we filled our bellies with a delicious dinner from Deli City, listened to speeches, and partied the night away!

Enjoy these images and I apologize in advance for the amount included in this post (NOT!). It’s not my fault that Lindsay & John and everything involved in their wedding day, was so beautiful!

Lindsay & John’s Incredible Team:

Ceremony: Evolve Cellars

Reception: The Laurel Packinghouse

Florals: Blue Sage Farm

Attire: Harry Rosen

Dress: Mikaella Bridal, Bridal Boutique (Calgary)

Hair: Pomme Salon

Make-up: Dana England

Catering: Deli City

DJ: Airwaves

Kelowna Engagement Photographer – Kristy & Jon – Dilworth Mountain

June 14

On of the best parts about being a Kelowna wedding photographer is spending time with clients well before the wedding while visiting some of Kelowna’s most beautiful sights. Dilworth Mountain Park is one of the prettiest parks in Kelowna. With it’s mountain backdrop on one side and a view of all of Kelowna on the other, it doesn’t disappoint! Kristy & Jon chose Dilworth Mountain Park for their engagement session and it worked out perfectly!

During the session, I was asking Kristy and Jon to do some weird shit, as I do. They fully committed to my weird requests and we had a lot of fun and laughs! Jon’s does not disappoint in the Batman voice department!

Looking forward to their 2019 wedding!

Kelowna Wedding Photographer – Guisachan House – Riannon & Jon

September 26

The Guisachan House in Kelowna is SUCH a gem. It’s just adorable, the grounds are STUNNING, and the food…. RIDICULOUS. I can’t even tell you how good their tomato soup is!

I feel fortunate being a Kelowna Wedding Photographer because I get to meet wonderful people from all over Canada and Beyond. Riannon and Jon are from Vancouver and decided to have their intimate wedding at the Guisachan House in Kelowna. Riannon was stunning in her blush custom made gown by Coco Melody!

Riannon is one of those super-women that every woman NEEDS in their life. She’s beautiful, intelligent, uplifting, kind… (I could list every positive adjective in the world right here). Jon is handsome, intelligent, caring, and a wee bit quiet (right, Jon?) I don’t know how I’ve gotten so lucky to have the best clients in all the land. These two have become friends for life and I couldn’t be happier about that!

Penticton Wedding Photographer – God’s Mountain Estate – Nils & Erin

September 14

Erin & Nils got married at beautiful God’s Mountain Estate. Although I am a Kelowna Wedding Photographer, I was fortunate enough to travel to Epenticton to photograph their wedding at this stunning venue. The property, the backdrop, the views… just incredible. God’s Mountain is hands-down one of my absolute favourite wedding venues in the Okanagan. So book your wedding there (and then call me!!!).

Speaking of favourites… Erin & Nils are one of my favourite couples of ALL TIME. Yeah, I said it. Don’t get me wrong… I love all of my clients. Every single couple I have photographed this year has been beyond fantastic. Buuuut… sometimes in life, you come across people in your professional life, that you wish you could somehow integrate into your family life and keep them forever. Erin and Nils are one of those couples for me.

Being able to be a part of their wedding, spending time with their friends and families… the day was unbelievable!

Please lay your eyes on these two gorgeous beings and leave them some love!

Erin & Nils – thank you a million times over for including me in your lives and your wedding day. Wonderful people such as yourselves make me absolutely certain that I am doing exactly what I should be. It is a privilege to know you and to provide you with these images. I hope you enjoy reliving your wedding day as much (and more!) as I have!

Venue: God’s Mountain Estate

Florals: Tangerine Orchid

Catering: Joy Road Catering

Hair: Exclusive Hair & Beauty

Make-up: Shimmer & Gloss

Dress: Bliss Bridal

Attire: Banana Republic

Second Photographer: Kaila Wirth