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I honestly have been sitting here, gazing at this collection of photo that represent such a beautiful love, at a loss at where to start with words.  Erin and Josh are seriously one of the most down to earth, kind hearted, sweet, easy going, not to mention beautiful, couples, and it was such a privilege to document their intimate wedding festivities!  The day of their wedding was a rainy one, not the kind of drizzling rain you can still get out in and duck the raindrops, but that downpour kind of rain you wait out from the indoors.  We had a couple breaks in the deluge, and while we made time to get a few portraits of them, they really wanted to focus on photographing their families, only taking time for themselves for a first look and then with whatever rain-less moments were left. The original plan was to head to a nearby mountain meadow for the ceremony, but the wedding day weather decided on Plan B, which was a lovely little covered area just big enough to accommodate the whole wedding.  Perfect.  They had been pretty excited about a wedding in the mountains though, and by the time I drove the hour from my home to theirs that morning I decided to offer a separate session after the wedding so we could take the time to wander the hills and create beautiful portraiture for them.  It was a GREAT decision, and we found some epic locations 🙂  Enjoy browsing through just a few of the moments of this intimate BC summer wedding <3

These two smile a LOT at each other.  So much joy!!  As soon as the rain let up we ducked outside for the first look and a few portraits… Erin’s parents have the most romantic little circular garden area EVER, perfect for both the first look and the first dances.  I kind of wish this was MY little garden area, lol.

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As the rain clouds rolled back in behind me we raced over to Erin and Josh’s place for a few quick photos.  Can you believe this is their font yard?  Yeah, I’m always amazed how picturesque the little community of Barriere is.  SO PRETTY.  And cathedral veils??  Probably my new favourite thing!Okanagan wedding photographer beautiful views mountains valley bride groom romantic bridal portraits cathedral veil detail shot Okanagan wedding photographer beautiful views mountains valley bride groom romantic bridal portraits bouquet roses intimate BC summer wedding Kamloops wedding photographer quiet moment bridal portrait bride and groom rainy wedding romance blue tux rainy Barriere BC wedding portrait photographer views bride groom romantic bridal portraits umbrella Okanagan wedding photographer detail shots macro rose raindrops trees forestAs much as this was their Plan B, the tree wrapped little alcove was actually really snug and intimate.  And really, love like this makes any location magical 🙂Okanagan wedding photographer ceremony rainy plan B intimate day groom Okanagan wedding photographer ceremony rainy plan B intimate day groom bride dad traditions Barriere wedding photographer ceremony rainy day plan B location happy love vows Barriere wedding photographer ceremony rainy day plan B location happy love vows Barriere wedding photographer ceremony rainy day plan B location happy love the kiss husband and wife Intimate BC Summer wedding intimate BC summer wedding Barriere wedding photographer ceremony dog patient puppy fur baby detail shot Kamloops wedding photographer details detail shot bouquet burlap lace cream green roses astilbe boutonniere blue tux tuxedo groom style Kamloops wedding photographer details detail shot reception venue ideas love wood cutout script candles Kamloops wedding photographer details detail shot intimate reception venue ideas dinner florals pine centerpieces cake berries Barriere wedding photographer details detail shot reception venue ideas dinner familyThese guys spent a lot of time putting lights in the ivy wall and the hedges for the first dances, and happily for us the rain didn’t come back after dinner.  We waited for dusk and headed outdoors for the dances.  It was pretty much perfect!!Kamloops wedding photographer details detail shot reception venue ideas first dance twinkle lights evergreen garden Kamloops wedding photographer reception venue ideas first dance parent dances twinkle lights evergreen garden Kamloops wedding photographer reception venue ideas romantic first dance location inspiration twinkle lights evergreen garden Kamloops wedding photographer reception venue ideas romantic first dance location inspiration moves romance fun twinkle lights evergreen garden Kamloops wedding photographer details detail shot custom rings macro shot ideas inspiration garden peonies raindrops detail shotThe one shot we didn’t get on the wedding day before the rain started was in the barn, so that’s where we started for their Rock the Frock session.  How amazing is this barn anyways??   Afterwards we took their ATV out into the mountain wilderness that is their family property.  Everywhere we turned was somewhere else beautiful to shoot in, it was truly spectacular.  I LOVE adventuring out in the middle of nowhere with my clients and I was all over this adventure.  I mean, the sweeping views of the valley, the green lushness of everything, I was in heaven :). Even the sun made a quick appearance before it set.  I am all about making the most of whatever a wedding day sends our way, but sometimes, every once in awhile,  you just have to concede that nature has won a round and work it out a different day… and this session was so very worth it!!!!!

Erin and Josh….. you two are amazing, and I wish you all the happiness in the world as you journey through life together!!!!!!  xoOkanagan Kamloops trash the dress photographer beautiful views old barn bride groom romantic bridal portraits portrait epic Okanagan Kamloops trash the dress photographer beautiful views old barn bride groom romantic bridal portraits portrait epic Intimate BC Summer wedding Barriere trash the dress photographer bride groom romantic bridal portraits portrait epic kiss Intimate BC Summer wedding Stunning bridal portrait mountain session Barriere trash the dress photographer bride bridal portraits portrait Barriere trash the dress photographer bride groom romantic bridal portraits portrait epic kiss Intimate BC Summer wedding cathedral veil photo inspiration backlit sunshine sunset golden hour romance Kamloops photographer epic portrait bride groom moment Kelowna photography trash the dress session Intimate BC Summer wedding Barriere trash the dress photographer bride groom romantic bridal portraits portrait epic moment Mountain wedding photographer BC Okanagan Kamloops mountains valleys epic views bridal portrait romantic moment bride groom blue tux ideas couple portraits Intimate BC Summer wedding Barriere trash the dress photographer bride groom romantic bridal portraits portrait epic kiss Kamloops wedding photographer night portrait off camera flash bride groom romantic bridal portraits portrait epic kiss

Erin and Josh’s wedding vendors:

Hair Stylist:  Alora Harper

Tux:  Moore’s Clothing

Wedding Planner:  Rustic Events