Real Vancouver Island Weddings
Couples who married on Vancouver Island share how their day went: the venue, the photos, and the vendors they would book again. Every story is written by the couple and lightly edited by our team.
Deavon
Nanaimo Golf Club · Nanaimo · August 2026
Deavon's Wedding at Nanaimo Golf Club: A Ceremony Under the Willows
When Deavon and their future wife started planning, they couldn't find reviews from a same-sex couple's point of view. So Deavon wrote one: a willow-tree ceremony at Nanaimo Golf Club and the vendors who made it feel like theirs.
Emily & Sheldon
Inn at Laurel Point · Victoria · August 2026
Emily & Sheldon's Harry Potter Wedding at Laurel Point
A Harry Potter-inspired wedding on Victoria's Inner Harbour. Emily shares how Laurel Point, a day-of coordinator she almost didn't book, and a vendor team she rates 10/10 made it feel like magic.
Shayna
Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse · Saanichton · April 2026
Shayna's Wedding at Sea Cider Farm & Ciderhouse
A spring 2026 wedding in the orchard at Sea Cider, plus the full local vendor lineup that made it work. Shayna shares what she would book again in a heartbeat.
the teams behind the day
Vendors in these stories
Every business a couple named in their story, from the venue to the photographer.
- Venue & cateringNanaimo Golf ClubIn Deavon’s story
- CelebrantBarbara Densmore CelebrantIn Deavon’s story
- PhotographersWith Love PhotographyIn Deavon’s story
- DJHarvest Moon DJIn Deavon’s story
- FloristLadybug FloralIn Deavon’s story
- MakeupJoey RooIn Deavon’s story
- HairEmiko at Serenity SalonIn Deavon’s story
- RentalsTimeless Party RentalsIn Deavon’s story
- VenueInn at Laurel PointIn Emily & Sheldon’s story
- Day-of coordinatorBeauty BrideIn Emily & Sheldon’s story
- PhotographerSalt & Light PhotographyIn Emily & Sheldon’s story
- Makeup & spray tanPretty Day Beauty Co.In Emily & Sheldon’s story
- HairAlana Lyla Dawn MartinIn Emily & Sheldon’s story
- DJChris PoynterIn Emily & Sheldon’s story
- FloristPoppies Floral ArtIn Emily & Sheldon’s story
- Bridal shopShades of WhiteIn Emily & Sheldon’s story
- AlterationsLily Kennedy Custom GownsIn Emily & Sheldon and Shayna’s stories
- FacialRemy EstheticsIn Emily & Sheldon’s story
- NailsKayleigh McColl, Local Beauty LoungeIn Emily & Sheldon’s story
- VenueSea Cider Farm & CiderhouseIn Shayna’s story
- PhotographerIsle of Gabby PhotographyIn Shayna’s story
- DressThe White PeonyIn Shayna’s story
- Day-of coordinatorMarisa VieiraIn Shayna’s story
- DJLee EntertainmentIn Shayna’s story
- Hair & makeupHaley Anne BeautyIn Shayna’s story
- TransportationL.A LimousineIn Shayna’s story
- FloralsKenmar Flower FarmIn Shayna’s story
your turn
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