Keeping the Celebration Close


There was something beautifully uncomplicated about this intimate wedding in Saanich. With just over ten people gathered at the couple’s home, the day felt personal, relaxed, and focused on the people who mattered most.

The ceremony was emotional from the start, with both of them tearing up during their vows. The way they looked at each other throughout the ceremony made the moment feel even more genuine.

The bride wore a modern gown with clean lines and a cape detail for portraits, paired with a simple bouquet of white calla lilies. Together with the groom’s classic dark suit, their look felt polished without being overly formal.

After the ceremony and portraits, everyone continued the celebration with a private dinner at Marilena Cafe + Raw Bar in Victoria.

What I loved most about this wedding was how natural it felt. No big production, no unnecessary fuss—just two people getting married, surrounded by the people closest to them.



Hair by : hairstyles.by.deborah

Make up by : thistleartistry

Reception Venue: Marilena Cafe + Raw Bar

Blonde woman with updo hairstyle wearing black shirt gazes thoughtfully to the side in soft natural light.
Makeup artist applying lipstick to blonde bride during bridal beauty preparation session.
Bride in black coat getting makeup applied while holding a pink fan mirror in a bright room.
White calla lily bridal bouquet tied with ribbon displayed in glass jar vase.
Black and white photo of groom in suspenders walking through home hallway on wedding day.
Groom and groomsman laugh together while getting ready in white room with mirror reflection on wedding day.
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Black and white photo of bride getting hair done in a hallway before the wedding ceremony.
Makeup artist applying finishing touches to blonde bride's face before wedding ceremony indoors.
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Black and white photo of groom checking his cufflinks in mirror while groomsman stands in foreground.
Portrait of blonde woman in black shirt with subtle makeup and gold earrings in soft natural light.
Groom checks his appearance in a mirror while groomsmen assist him in getting dressed for the wedding.
White calla lily bouquet in glass vase on marble table with gold decorative tray and candles at wedding reception.
Makeup artist applying lipstick to blonde bride seated in chair during wedding preparation.
Close-up of bride's hands showing engagement ring while seated in black chair wearing all black outfit.
Father helping groom put on suit jacket in bedroom mirror during wedding day preparations.
Groom in a navy suit shares a conversation with a groomsman wearing suspenders before the wedding.
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Bride in white halter wedding gown sitting on bed in bright room preparing for wedding day.
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Bride in white wedding dress stands beside bed in bright minimalist bedroom before ceremony.
Joyful grandmother in blue floral dress shares warm moment with bride holding colorful bouquet.
Black and white photo of bride sharing a tender kiss with older woman, likely mother, in kitchen.
Blonde bride in deep V-neck halter wedding gown sits on white bed in bright airy room.
Handsome groom in black tuxedo with bow tie standing by window in black and white portrait.
Bride in sleek white halter wedding dress gazing thoughtfully out a window surrounded by green plants.
Radiant bride in white halter wedding dress smiles softly while getting ready indoors on wedding day.
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Groom in navy blue suit with white bow tie posing confidently against light gray background.
Blonde bride in a sleek white halter neck wedding dress posing elegantly by a window.
Bride in elegant white halter gown walking toward groom during outdoor first look at wedding venue.
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Black and white photo of groom smiling at bride during outdoor first look moment among lush greenery.
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Black and white photo of a smiling groom in a suit seeing his bride in a backless wedding dress for the first time outdoors.
Bride and groom share first look moment in lush garden, holding hands on sunny wedding day.
Groom relaxing on a sectional sofa in black and white photo before wedding ceremony.
Dapper groom in navy suit standing on garden path with hands in pockets surrounded by lush greenery.
Groom in navy suit and bow tie sitting outdoors surrounded by lush green foliage.
Smiling groom in black tuxedo with bow tie posing outdoors in black and white wedding portrait.
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Two groomsmen in dark suits stand solemnly by a wooden fence in a sunlit garden before a wedding ceremony.
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Bride in white dress standing at the entrance of a home surrounded by lush green bushes and white flowers.
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Elegant bride in white halter dress holding flowers standing on porch steps in black and white photo.
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Elegant bride in a white halter gown holds a calla lily bouquet while standing in a lush garden pathway.
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Bride in white halter gown holding calla lily bouquet in black and white outdoor portrait.
Outdoor garden wedding ceremony with bride, groom, and officiant exchanging vows in sunlight.
Officiant in black suit reading vows to interracial couple during intimate outdoor wedding ceremony.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with bride and groom holding hands before an officiant in a sunlit garden setting.
Bride and groom exchanging vows with smiling officiant in black and white ceremony photo.
Close-up of bride and groom holding hands during wedding ceremony, bride clutching white calla lily bouquet.
Black and white photo of couple exchanging vows with officiant during outdoor wedding ceremony.
Black and white photo of smiling bride and groom exchanging vows with officiant during outdoor wedding ceremony.
Groom reading vows while emotional bride holds calla lilies during outdoor wedding ceremony.
Emotional groom in navy suit covering his mouth while reading wedding vows outdoors in bright sunlight.
Emotional groom in black tuxedo reading wedding vows in intimate black and white close-up photo.
Elegant senior woman with pearl necklace smiles warmly while seated on a wooden bench at a wedding.
Beautiful blonde bride in white halter wedding dress with soft bokeh green garden background.
Bride and groom exchanging vows outdoors with smiling officiant holding ceremony book behind them.
Emotional bride in white halter dress reading vows card while holding calla lily bouquet, black and white.
Bride reading heartfelt vows from illustrated card during outdoor wedding ceremony in black and white.
Smiling groom in suit and floral bow tie at wedding ceremony, black and white portrait photography.
Outdoor wedding ceremony with couple holding hands while officiant and guests gather in a garden setting.
Bride and groom share first kiss while guests applaud at sunny outdoor wedding ceremony.
Newlyweds share their first kiss as married couple while guests applaud at outdoor garden wedding ceremony.
Newlywed couple celebrates with wedding guests in a sunny garden after their outdoor ceremony.
Joyful newlyweds walking hand in hand as guests applaud and celebrate after outdoor wedding ceremony.
Joyful bride raising bouquet while walking with groom through cheering wedding guests outdoors.
Newlywed couple celebrating with guests after outdoor wedding ceremony on sunny summer day.
Smiling newlyweds walk through cheering guests after outdoor wedding ceremony on sunny day.
Newlyweds sharing first kiss surrounded by cheering guests during sunny outdoor wedding celebration.
Black and white photo of an emotional family member embracing the groom during a wedding ceremony.
Two women sharing a warm hug while one holds a small red gift box at a wedding reception.
Newlywed couple celebrates with champagne alongside smiling older woman in garden wedding setting.
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Joyful older woman with glasses and pearl necklace laughing while holding white flowers at wedding.
Smiling bridesmaid in blue halter top holding champagne glass at outdoor wedding reception.
Smiling woman in yellow dress enjoys outdoor wedding reception surrounded by guests and greenery.
Bride in white halter gown laughing with two female family members in sunny garden setting.
Bride in white halter gown joyfully embracing a guest in blue dress in sunny garden.
Bride in white gown laughing with friend in black and white outdoor wedding photo.
Bride and groom pose with two guests in garden setting at sunny outdoor wedding reception.
Black and white portrait of newlywed couple embracing under vine-covered pergola after wedding ceremony.
Smiling bride in halter wedding gown holding calla lily bouquet with groom in navy suit behind her.
Bride in elegant halter gown holding flowers with groom in suit, black and white wedding portrait.
Groom in navy suit kissing bride on temple while she holds white calla lily wedding bouquet.
A young man in a navy blue suit and brown dress shoes stands confidently on a brick plaza surrounded by greenery.
Elegant bride with updo hairstyle in white halter wedding gown looking down gracefully outdoors.
Bride and groom posing together outdoors on brick pathway, bride in white halter gown holding calla lilies, groom in navy suit.
Dapper groom in navy suit with pink bow tie and brown oxford shoes posing outdoors on urban brick pathway.
Bride in elegant backless white halter wedding gown holding bouquet of white flowers on outdoor paved walkway.
A well-dressed man in a navy suit and lavender bow tie poses confidently outdoors with greenery in the background.
Black and white portrait of a bride with updo hairstyle showing elegant bare back in wedding dress.
A well-dressed man in a dark suit and bow tie sits on a concrete bench outdoors in an urban setting.
Elegant bride in white halter neck wedding gown holding calla lily bouquet on cobblestone path.
Bride and groom share a romantic moment outdoors on a cobblestone path, she in a white halter gown holding calla lilies.
Black and white photo of a bride and groom holding hands walking on a sunny urban sidewalk in elegant wedding attire.
Interracial wedding couple posing outdoors, groom in navy suit with bow tie, bride in white halter gown holding calla lilies.
Bride in white halter gown sits outdoors with groom in navy suit at modern building during wedding photos.
A bride and groom walk hand in hand along a sunny urban sidewalk beside a modern glass building.
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Black and white photo of wedding couple, groom seated on bench in suit, bride standing beside him in elegant halter gown.
Interracial couple in wedding attire, groom in navy suit with lavender bow tie, bride in white halter gown holding calla lilies.
Newlywed couple holding hands in city street, bride wearing elegant white cape gown, groom in dark suit.
Smiling bride and groom posing outside a modern building on their wedding day.
Smiling bride in a white halter wedding gown holds a bouquet of white calla lilies outdoors.
Elegant bride in a fitted white halter mermaid gown poses on a cobblestone walkway with calla lilies.
Bride in white halter gown with flowing cape veil poses outdoors with lush green trees in background.
Bride in a white cape gown and groom in navy suit share a loving glance outdoors with lush greenery.
Groom in navy suit with lavender bow tie kissing bride wearing white cape wedding dress.
Elegant wedding reception place setting with wine glass, candles, menu card, and cutlery on dark table.
Elegant wedding reception table set with crystal glasses, white calla lilies, candles, and a dark runner on a wooden table.
Close-up of wine bottles lined up on a stone shelf in a dimly lit cellar setting.
Smiling bride in white cape dress at wedding reception dinner table with guests.
Guests laugh and enjoy wine at an elegant restaurant dinner party with warm wood-paneled walls.
Wedding reception guests seated at long dining table in upscale restaurant with wine wall and candlelight ambiance.
Guests enjoying conversation and wine at an intimate restaurant wedding reception.
Smiling blonde bride in white dress reads menu at elegant restaurant wedding reception dinner.
Black and white photo of elegant wedding reception dinner at upscale restaurant with wine display.
Bride in white cape wedding gown with groom in navy suit sharing an intimate moment outdoors.
Bride in white halter gown and groom in navy suit pose together on urban bench during wedding photo session.
Bride and groom holding hands on urban sidewalk, bride wearing flowing white cape wedding gown.
Black and white photo of a laughing bride and groom walking hand in hand on a sunny urban sidewalk.