Coming Home to Victoria to Celebrate with Family


Victoria has always been a special place for the bride. Although she now calls Winnipeg home with her husband, the couple chose to return to Victoria for their wedding so they could celebrate such an important day surrounded by their closest family and friends.

Their day was filled with laughter, genuine moments, and the warmth of a Filipino family celebration. They exchanged vows at St. Joseph the Worker Parish before heading downtown for wedding portraits around the Inner Harbour. The celebration continued at the Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavilion, where the surrounding park and Gorge Waterway gave us even more beautiful places to explore for photos.

What I enjoyed most about photographing this wedding was how much fun they allowed themselves to have. They were relaxed, playful, and fully present with the people who came to celebrate with them. From the quieter moments of the day to the laughter shared with family and friends, it was a wonderful Victoria wedding to document.


Vendors:

Church: St. Joseph The Worker Parish

Reception : Esquimalt Gorge Park Pavillon

Bride's Hair and Make up: MUAKimVicencio

MC: Polo Aquino of AquinoGigs

Photobooth: EZ Mirror Booth

Catering and Table Design: Havana's Inasal

Cake: Lighthouse Cake Company

Three elegant wedding rings on a dark reflective surface, featuring two gold bands and one diamond engagement ring.
Three gold wedding rings and a diamond engagement ring displayed on a reflective black surface with warm bokeh lighting.
White wedding dress hanging on rustic barn doors in a cozy bridal suite with wooden floors.
Bride in white robe touching her wedding gown hanging on rustic barn doors before ceremony.
Rustic wedding stationery flat lay on wood table featuring floral invitations, yellow details card, and cute avocado couple card.
White bridal heels beside a wooden tray holding gold wedding rings and delicate floral accessories on a rustic wood surface.
Black and white photo of bridal heels displayed in vintage arched window frame with flowers.
Flat lay of wedding groom gifts including Pokemon cards, a gold watch, black dress shoes, a tie, and One Piece card game.
Four white Crocs with decorative jibbitz charms arranged on wooden tray for wedding party.
Man in white shirt and black pants sits relaxed in wooden chair, crossing legs, wearing glasses in rustic interior.
Smiling Asian man in white dress shirt and glasses, seated casually wearing a gold watch, in an elegant interior setting.
Groom adjusting his tie while viewing his reflection in a decorative round mirror in black and white.
Groom adjusting tie reflected in ornate round mirror, black and white wedding preparation photo.
White bridal heels beside a yellow and white wedding bouquet with greenery on a wooden chair.
Cluttered makeup table with eyeshadow palettes, brushes, beauty blenders, and cosmetics for wedding day preparation.
A smiling woman laughs in a modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and brick backsplash.
Bride getting hair done by stylist while bridesmaids chat at table with floral arrangements in cozy home setting.
Asian bride with long wavy hair getting ready in a white robe while a stylist works on her hair.
Smiling Asian woman with long black hair laughing during a conversation with another person in a bright indoor setting.
Assorted makeup brushes and cosmetics arranged on a white surface for bridal preparation.
Black and white photo of two women in a softly lit room with floral decor and artwork on the wall.
Bride in white satin robe getting hair done before wedding ceremony.
A smiling bride gets her hair styled by a makeup artist during wedding preparations.
Woman in white dress sitting on bench holding yellow and white flower bouquet outdoors near wooden wall.
Smiling Asian woman in white outfit holding small white flowers, portrait shot with soft bokeh background.
Smiling bride in white dress holds vibrant yellow and white flower bouquet outdoors near wooden fence.
Asian bride in white dress smiles holding yellow sunflower and white floral bouquet near wooden backdrop.
Black and white photo of five groomsmen laughing and relaxing together before wedding ceremony.
Groomsmen in white shirts, vests, and yellow bow ties laughing together during wedding preparations.
Bride in a white ball gown wedding dress standing in front of rustic wooden barn doors in an elegant indoor venue.
Plus-size bride in an off-shoulder white ballgown with corset bodice smiling during wedding preparation.
A smiling bride in an off-shoulder white corset ballgown tulle wedding dress poses indoors.
Smiling Asian bride in an off-shoulder white corset wedding gown posing elegantly indoors.
Elegant Catholic church interior decorated with white floral arrangements along pews for wedding.
Church interior with wooden pews, floral arch, and altar decorated for a wedding ceremony.
Modern Catholic church exterior with large cross, tan walls, and glass windows on a clear sunny day.
Smiling woman looking out the window of a white SUV on a sunny day.
Smiling bride in a wedding veil sitting in a car, looking back over her shoulder with a joyful expression.
Asian family posing indoors in formal attire with matching yellow bow ties, father holding a dressed baby.
Two groomsmen in black suits with yellow boutonnieres walk down a flower-lined church aisle.
Groom in tan suit walking down decorated church aisle with floral arrangements and golden arch at altar.
Groomsman in black vest escorts bridesmaid in black dress down flower-lined church aisle during wedding.
Wedding processional with groomsman and bridesmaid in black dress walking down church aisle with golden decor.
A groomsman and bridesmaid in black walk down a decorated church aisle during a wedding ceremony.
A groomsman and bridesmaid walk down the church aisle during a wedding ceremony with yellow floral decorations.
Groomsman and bridesmaid in black dress walk hand in hand down decorated church aisle at wedding.
Groomsman and bridesmaid in black attire walking down a decorated church aisle with floral arrangements.
Bridesmaid in black dress walks down church aisle holding yellow bouquet during wedding ceremony.
Wedding ceremony in a church with couple walking down the aisle as guests photograph the moment.
Black and white photo of a groom standing at the altar awaiting his bride in a church.
A bridesmaid holding yellow flowers stands in the church doorway preparing to walk down the aisle.
Bride and groom walk down church aisle after Catholic wedding ceremony.
A groom and groomsmen stand at the altar in a church waiting for the ceremony to begin.
Bride in white ball gown being escorted to altar under golden floral arch by groom and family member.
Wedding ceremony in a Catholic church with bride and groom at the altar, wooden ceiling, organ pipes, and floral-decorated pews.
Bride and groom stand before priest at church altar during Catholic wedding ceremony with icon of Saint Joseph.
Mother holds adorable baby during wedding ceremony in black and white photo.
Black and white photo of wedding guests seated in church pews with small child looking toward the altar.
A bride and groom hold hands at the altar before a priest during a Catholic wedding ceremony.
Bride in white lace gown and veil exchanges rings with groom in black tuxedo during wedding ceremony.
Smiling bride in a sparkly ballgown and veil exchanges rings with groom during church ceremony.
Bride and groom share first kiss at church altar during wedding ceremony with floral arrangements and religious icons.
Bridesmaids in black off-shoulder gowns holding vibrant yellow flower bouquets during wedding ceremony.
Wedding ceremony in a decorated church with guests seated in pews as couple stands at the altar.
Wedding party group photo inside church featuring bride in white gown and groom with yellow floral accents.
Smiling bride in off-shoulder gown and groom in black suit pose together at church altar with yellow bouquet.
Bride in white gown laughs with smiling bridesmaid in champagne dress at church altar, black and white.
Bride in white ball gown descends stone steps of a grand historic building holding a yellow bouquet.
Bride in strapless ball gown holding yellow bouquet poses on stone steps of elegant building.
Smiling Asian bride in off-shoulder white ballgown holds yellow sunflower bouquet on stone steps.
Radiant Asian bride in white tulle ballgown sits on stone steps with yellow and white floral bouquet.
Bride in white gown and bridesmaid in black dress sitting on stone steps holding yellow floral bouquets.
Black and white photo of bride and groom sitting on steps of grand stone building after wedding ceremony.
Bride and groom sitting on stone steps of historic building, bride holding yellow bouquet.
Smiling Asian bride and groom sitting on stone steps, bride holding yellow sunflower bouquet, groom in black suit with peach tie.
Newlyweds display matching gold wedding rings, bride holding yellow sunflower bouquet in white off-shoulder gown.
Close-up portrait of smiling Asian bride in off-shoulder gown with groom in glasses nuzzling her cheek.
Bride in flowing pink gown and groom with yellow bouquet descend stone steps of historic building together.
Bride and groom embracing on grand stone steps of historic library building with arched entrance and ornate architecture.
Bride and groom stand together outside grand stone wedding venue with arched windows and ornate architecture.
Bride and groom walk hand in hand outside a grand historic stone building on their wedding day.
Bride and groom walk hand-in-hand across a sunny plaza in front of a historic stone building.
Black and white photo of two men in suits conversing outside a historic stone building.
Wedding party of four poses and laughs outside a historic stone building with globe lamp post.
Bride and groom in formal attire walk hand in hand on outdoor steps with Canadian flag backdrop.
Bride and groom posing near waterfront plaza with Canadian flag and historic government building dome in background.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom walking up elegant outdoor stairs on their wedding day.
Black and white photo of bride and groom walking along waterfront promenade near domed building.
Red lamp post and wooden bench beside a calm lake in a scenic park setting.
Serene lakeside landscape with calm water reflecting overcast sky and lush green trees along the shore.
Modern architectural venue with wooden beams, large glass windows, and manicured green lawn on a sunny day.
Elegantly set round wedding reception table with candles and floral centerpiece in dimly lit venue.
Catering staff smiling behind buffet chafing dishes at a wedding reception venue.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom entering a wedding reception hall.
Elegant wedding reception table setting with gold chargers, black napkins, and yellow floral centerpiece.
A three-tiered gold dessert stand displays assorted cupcakes and sweet treats at a wedding reception.
Elegant wedding reception table with gold charger plates, black napkins, and floral centerpiece.
Elegant wedding dessert table with cupcakes, mini donuts, and assorted sweet treats.
Dark green and gold Table 7 number card with white and gold rose floral centerpiece.
Elegant wedding dessert table featuring cupcakes, cookie cups, mint parfaits, and blueberry tarts on white linen.
Elegant wedding table setting with gold chargers, black napkins, yellow roses, and Table 7 card.
Elegant wedding ceremony with groom in black suit, bride in white off-shoulder gown, and officiant at floral arch venue.
Bride and groom share first dance at elegant indoor wedding reception.
A smiling wedding guest takes a photo on her phone at a beautifully decorated reception dinner table.
Wedding guest photographs reception on smartphone at elegantly decorated table.
Three-tier white wedding cake with black floral accents and gold details displayed on ornate stand with florals.
Bride in strapless white ball gown and groom in black suit sharing a joyful first dance moment.
A groom reads his wedding vows at the altar holding a microphone during the ceremony.
Black and white close-up portrait of man wearing glasses seated at wedding reception table.
A smiling bride in a white gown shares her first dance with the groom at a wedding reception.
Wedding reception in wooden venue with guests seated at white-clothed tables while bride and groom share first dance.
Wedding MC in black suit gesturing to guests in a decorated reception venue with floral arch.
A man and woman share a joyful moment on stage at a wedding reception in black and white.
Elegant wedding cake display under a glittering gold sequin arch with a neon Better Together sign.
Guests enjoy a wedding reception with live entertainment in a wood-paneled venue with large windows.
Black and white photo of wedding guests gathered in a sunlit reception hall during a speech.
A bride in a white gown shares an emotional hug with a man holding a microphone at a wedding.
Bride raises shoes while groom sits beside her at decorated wedding reception head table.
A groom celebrates energetically on the dance floor at his wedding reception in a decorated venue.
A smiling couple laughs together while seated at a wedding reception dinner table.
A bride in a white ball gown prepares to toss her bouquet to a group of women at the reception.
A bride in a white gown stands on the dance floor surrounded by guests at a wedding reception.
Bride and groom standing at floral arch with string lights during wedding reception speech.
Wedding party gathered near lakeside red torii gate surrounded by lush green trees.
Joyful wedding party celebrating and walking along lakeside path near red torii gate.
Bride and groom share a romantic pose on a lakeside walkway, bride in white gown with yellow flower.
Wedding party in black and tan attire poses together on a poolside deck of a modern wooden venue.
Bride and groom pose on lakeside path surrounded by lush green trees on their wedding day.