A Joyful Filipino Wedding in Victoria | Love, Laughter, and Legacy


Some weddings feel like a celebration of not just love—but of life itself. This Filipino wedding in Victoria, BC was exactly that. Joyful, emotional, and full of heart, it was a day that felt as real as it was beautiful. Surrounded by family and friends—some of whom traveled from the U.S. to be part of the celebration—the couple shared a day that was unforgettable from start to finish. The energy carried through the entire day—from the emotion-filled ceremony to the lively reception where fun games brought everyone together. Whether playing or cheering from the sidelines, guests were all smiles, creating memories that no one will soon forget. Every hug, every tear, every burst of laughter reminded us what weddings are truly about: love, family, and the moments that bring everyone closer together.



Wedding Planner: Your Kind of Wonderful by Caleigh Darroch

Wedding Dress: Shades of White Bridal Boutique

Wedding Cake: Lighthouse Cake Company

Wedding Flowers: Thrifty Foods Flowers

Hotel: Inn at Laurel Point

Make-up Artists: Sabrina Mori Make up Artistry

Ceremony Venue: Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church

Reception: Royal Colwood Golf Club

Videographer: Iconic Wedding Films

DJ: Mo Time Music



Harbor view of Victoria with boats and historic buildings along waterfront.
A delicate white lace wedding dress hangs on a wooden door with traditional Japanese shoji screen panels.
A dramatic black and white silhouette of someone sitting in a chair during wedding preparations.
An elegant wedding bouquet with white roses and purple flowers sits beneath a round mirror.
A hairstylist works on styling the bride's hair by a window.
Wedding preparation scene showing a makeup artist styling in front of a shoji screen backdrop.
Victoria harbor skyline with boats and historic buildings under cloudy skies.
A delicate lace wedding dress hangs on display against traditional Japanese shoji screens.
White high heel wedding shoes frame wedding rings in an artistic black and white composition.
A makeup artist applying cosmetics during bridal preparation in a circular mirror.
Black and white portrait of a woman in white clothing with long dark hair.
Coastal view of buildings and boats in Victoria's Inner Harbour.
A stylist works on hair and makeup preparations in a hotel room with a round mirror visible.
Elegant white bridal heels with ankle straps displayed on reflective surface.
Yellow water taxi cruises past Victoria's Inner Harbour with city buildings in background.
Behind the scenes view of wedding preparation in a hotel room with soft lighting.
Person in white robe looking in mirror during wedding preparation.
Black and white portrait of person holding mirror during preparation.
A person in a white robe smiles while looking at a mobile device during wedding preparations.
A groom in a navy suit adjusts his tie while wearing a blue boutonniere.
Soft portrait showing gentle contemplative expression against light background.
Portrait of a woman in white wearing natural makeup and smiling warmly.
A portrait in black and white of someone in a white shirt sitting by a window with thoughtful expression.
Close-up of hands wearing an engagement ring with a white linen button-down shirt.
Candid portrait of a woman in white shirt sitting by a window.
Portrait shot of a person in a crisp white shirt showing elegant jewelry.
View of waterfront buildings and boats through a window frame in an urban harbor setting.
A family in formal attire poses together in a bright interior setting.
Hair stylist arranging bride's hair during wedding day preparations.
A groom in a navy blue suit with striped tie and boutonniere poses against a neutral background.
Black and white image of three people getting ready in a room.
Luxury yacht cruises past waterfront condominiums and marina on an overcast day.
Close-up views of a delicate white necklace worn with a crisp white button-up linen shirt.
A close-up detail of a navy blue suit with a blue striped tie and white floral boutonniere.
A person in white stands in a minimalist room with Japanese-style sliding doors.
Side profile portrait showing delicate necklace against a white button-down shirt.
A silhouetted figure stands in a dimly lit doorway of a hotel room.
Black and white photo of someone sitting pensively by a window in a hotel room.
Two people in formal suits assist with wedding preparations in front of a colorful abstract painting.
Black and white portrait through sliding doors showing someone in white attire.
Professional black and white portrait against a simple gray background.
Person in white button-up shirt standing between sliding shoji doors.
Black and white photo of two men in suits adjusting boutonnieres against painted backdrop.
Two young men in formal suits share a joyful moment together against a colorful backdrop.
A person in a formal suit sits in front of a colorful wall mural.
Young child lying on white bedding while using a tablet device in a bright room.
Wedding party members share a joyful moment before the ceremony.
Bride wearing an elegant white lace wedding dress standing between sliding doors.
Bride in a lace wedding gown and long veil poses in a soft-lit bedroom.
Two men in suits and ties smile during a formal event.
A bride in a lace wedding dress and long veil poses in front of a bed.
A bride poses elegantly in a white gown against traditional Japanese sliding doors.
Two people preparing by window with cityscape view in black and white.
Final wedding dress fitting with delicate lace details in a sunlit room.
A touching moment between two women in soft pink and white dresses embracing.
A bride in a lace wedding dress sits on a bed holding a bouquet of pink and purple flowers.
A group of groomsmen in gray suits share a candid moment.
Groomsmen in grey suits gather for a casual moment before the wedding ceremony.
Bride holding a romantic pastel bouquet with blue and pink flowers and greenery.
Black and white photo of a suited figure checking phone in a modern hotel hallway.
Behind the scenes of wedding preparation in a dimly lit hotel room.
A bride in white lace gown sits on blue chair putting on wedding shoes.
Close up bridal portrait showcasing elegant makeup and lace wedding dress details.
A black and white photo showing preparation activities in a hotel room with natural lighting.
A bride in a white lace gown adjusts her shoe while sitting on a blue chair.
Waterfront cityscape with boat passing historic buildings and bridge in overcast weather.
Close-up portrait showing intricate lace details of a wedding dress.
Silhouette of a small child sitting by a window in moody lighting.
Close-up shot of a bride in a lace wedding dress putting on earrings.
Three flower girls in light blue tulle dresses and floral crowns pose on a couch.
A formal groom in a navy blue three-piece suit and striped tie stands in front of traditional Japanese shoji screens.
Elegant side profile portrait showing delicate jewelry and soft lighting.
First look wedding moment with Japanese shoji screens and elegant bouquet.
First look wedding moment captured through Japanese-style sliding doors.
Back view of a groom in a navy suit standing by a window on his wedding day.
A first look moment between wedding couple in a bright indoor setting.
Intimate first look moment between couple before their wedding ceremony.
A first look moment captured in a hotel room with natural window light.
A tender first look moment between bride and groom by a window.
Emotional black and white portrait of a bride in a lace dress covering her mouth.
A tender moment between newlyweds sharing their first dance in front of a decorative wall.
Tender embrace shared during an emotional wedding moment.
Candid moment captured during a formal event showing joy and laughter.
Wedding party in light blue dresses poses together indoors.
Wedding guests gather on a waterfront boardwalk under cloudy skies.
A wedding party poses for a portrait with city buildings in the background.
Wedding party in coordinated blue and grey attire walks outdoors along modern building path.
A wedding party poses outdoors against a city skyline backdrop with elegant formal attire.
A joyful wedding party laughs together outdoors during wedding day celebrations.
Newlyweds walk down a garden path under lush green trees after their wedding ceremony.
Bridal party in blue dresses sharing a joyful moment outdoors.
A romantic black and white wedding portrait under blooming trees in a garden setting.
Bridal party in coordinating blue and gray dresses poses outdoors with bouquets.
Bridesmaids in flowing blue dresses surround a radiant bride holding a pastel bouquet on her wedding day.
A newlywed couple poses on a deck with city buildings in the background.
A couple poses in a garden setting on their wedding day, with the bride holding a purple and white bouquet.
Newlyweds pose for portraits in a garden with brick buildings and cherry blossoms.
Groom in navy suit poses in front of garden landscaping and pond.
A dramatic wedding photo with cityscape and water views under moody clouds.
A newlywed couple shares an intimate moment while holding a purple and white floral bouquet.
Black and white portrait of bride twirling her dress on a garden pathway.
Newlywed couple standing on platform with cityscape background.
Black and white photo of newlyweds standing against a cityscape backdrop.
Wedding couple poses in a garden setting with lush greenery and urban backdrop.
Interior view of a traditional church sanctuary with wooden pews and vaulted ceiling along a red carpet aisle.
Church altar decorated with golden sunburst banners against wooden paneled walls.
An elegant welcome sign for Raigelle & Josh decorated with blue floral designs.
Person walking down the center aisle of a church wearing formal attire.
An emotional family embrace during a wedding celebration.
Wedding ceremony in progress inside a church with wooden arches and red carpet.
A traditional wedding ceremony takes place in a church sanctuary with wooden walls and a golden cross at the altar.
An emotional wedding ceremony takes place in a church with orange drapery and stained glass windows.
Black and white photo capturing an emotional embrace during a wedding ceremony.
A touching moment during a wedding ceremony in a church with red carpet.
Light flows through a vaulted wooden church sanctuary with red carpet during a wedding ceremony.
A wedding ceremony takes place in a church with orange wood walls and religious banners.
A wedding ceremony being conducted at the altar with the officiant performing the service.
Wedding guests smile and laugh during ceremony in church pews.
A bride in a white gown reads vows during an indoor wedding ceremony with stained glass windows.
Newlyweds share their first kiss as a married couple at the altar with golden religious banners behind them.
Wedding guests smile and applaud during the ceremony in church pews.
Newlyweds celebrate with raised arms at the altar of a church decorated with golden banners.
Wedding guests fill the pews of a traditional church with vaulted wooden ceilings and warm lighting.
Wedding party posing for formal group photo inside church sanctuary.
Extended family and wedding party members gathered for formal group photo in church.
Wedding party lineup in pink and formal attire posing in front of wooden church walls.
Rustic wooden seating chart display with numbered cards for wedding guests.
Vintage-styled polaroid guestbook sign in an ornate frame at a wedding reception.
Elegant wedding reception table setting with gold chargers and floral centerpiece.
An elegant wedding reception venue with round tables, white linens and natural lighting from large windows.
An elegant white wedding cake decorated with roses and greenery sits on a round table.
Wedding head table decorated with white linens, candles, and tall floral arrangements near windows.
Elegant wedding reception table with blue and white floral arrangements and silk table runner.
A romantic centerpiece featuring purple and white flowers with eucalyptus in a gold pedestal vase on a white tablecloth.
DJ setup at wedding reception with laptop and equipment near bright windows.
Elegant table setting with gold charger plates and name cards for a formal event.
Elegant place setting with gold charger plate, white napkin and wedding favor.
White lantern centerpiece surrounded by purple hydrangeas, roses, and amber votives on reception table.
Couple poses together in formal wear with floral dress and light colored outfit.
Wedding day preparations showing floral dress and formal attire in an indoor setting.
Couple smiling together at formal event wearing coordinated dressy attire.
Two wedding guests in elegant attire pose together at a reception venue.
Two couples posing together at formal event with floral decorations.
Two people in coordinating pink and white outfits pose together in a sunlit room.
Happy family poses together in formal attire at an indoor venue.
Group portrait of elegantly dressed family members at a formal gathering.
Two young children in formal attire standing together at special event.
Two women in floral and geometric print dresses pose together at an elegant wedding reception.
Three men in business attire stand together beside a floral arrangement in an office hallway with framed artwork.
Couple poses together by window, with person wearing a light blue maternity dress.
Person in sparkly silver dress stands next to wedding cake at reception.
A couple in formal attire pose together, with the woman wearing a floral white dress and the man in a gray suit.
An elegant mature couple poses together, wearing formal attire with a beige suit and embroidered dress.
Three elegantly dressed women in floral dresses pose together at a formal event.
A person in a navy baseball cap and grey patterned button-down shirt stands beside a wooden chair indoors.
Wedding guests dance and celebrate on the dance floor at a reception venue with a chandelier overhead.
Guests celebrate and take photos during a wedding reception in an indoor venue.
The wedding guest dances joyfully wearing a suit and vest while others watch and applaud in the background.
Wedding celebration in a bright reception hall with guests dancing and mingling.
Wedding guests seated at round tables in a bright reception venue react to a speech.
Speaker addresses wedding guests in a reception hall with decorative table settings.
A bartender in formal attire gestures expressively while working at an indoor venue during an event.
Two people share an emotional moment during an indoor gathering while someone looks on from behind.
Guests laugh and enjoy themselves at an intimate indoor wedding reception with natural lighting.
Wedding guests share an emotional, joyful moment during a reception celebration.
Two people in dresses share a candid laughing moment together in a bright interior room.
Guests celebrate at a wedding reception with floral decorations and warm lighting.
Wedding celebration filled with laughter and dancing in a bright indoor venue.
People dancing and celebrating at a wedding reception in a banquet hall.
Guests enjoying a joyful moment during a seated reception or dinner party.
Young guest wearing a floral crown enjoys food at a celebratory gathering.
Young guest enjoying festivities at a celebratory event with joyful expression.
Wedding guests share a dance on the reception floor as others watch from tables.
Emotional embrace captured in black and white during wedding reception with guests looking on.
A couple shares an intimate dance at an elegant indoor wedding reception.
Guests watch attentively during a reception speech in an elegant venue with large windows.
Intimate black and white photograph of couple dancing at formal event.
Guests dance at a wedding reception venue decorated with floral arrangements and elegant table settings.
Couple shares first dance at wedding reception surrounded by decorated tables and guests.
Guests and staff share a joyful moment during a celebration in an indoor dining room.
Guests celebrating with energetic dancing and laughter at reception party.
Wedding guests gather in an elegant dining room with carpeted floors and formal table settings.
Wedding guests gather in a reception hall wearing formal attire and colorful dresses.
Black and white photo of wedding reception guests gathered in an elegant room with chandelier.
A celebratory moment during a wedding reception with guests dancing under a chandelier.
Celebration in full swing with guests dancing under elegant chandelier in reception venue.
Lively celebration with guests dancing and celebrating at an indoor reception.
Two women at a wedding reception, one in pink dress holding flowers and one in white dress.