It was one of those perfect “winter” days, at least in my books. It wasn’t super chilly, the sun was out and Dennis and I felt welcomed into their crew from the beginning. Held at the beautiful Cheakamus Centre in Squamish BC, Lara + Thomas committed their lives to each other surrounded by nature, family, and friends. 

The day had a light and joyous feel to it, Thomas working the crowd and having everyone laughing the entire time. From playing rock/paper/scissors to determining who reads their vows first, to dancing the night away with friends + family, fun was not lacking on this special day.

A few unique moments of the day that Lara + Thomas included that I think are especially worth calling out.

Splurge on Your Wedding Day

In case you need a reason, your wedding day is the PERFECT day to splurge and treat yo ‘self! 

It can be in the form of your outfit, like Lara’s stunning custom-made dress. Or a special treat when it came to getting ready, like Thomas did by enlisting the help of his barber/DJ Harvey to get him looking sharp for his day. 

Plan Additional Special Moments

When it comes to planning the timeline of your day, don’t forget to include extra time for those non-traditional moments. 

First Look

I’m sure you’ve heard of a First Look, when you see each other before the ceremony. But did you know that a First Look isn’t limited to just the couple?! Have a special moment with your family, your friends, or even your children. If you want a specific moment on your BEST day ever with someone who means a lot to you - you absolutely must do it! 

In a Note

Write your partner a letter the morning of your wedding day and either read them together or read them before you see each other for the first time

Make It A Game

Especially if you’re inviting your crew to a destination wedding, planning something special to do with your guests before the “official” part of the day begins is a fantastic way to spend your BEST day ever with those you love most.

PLAN ADDITIONAL SPECIAL MOMENTS

When it comes to planning the timeline of your day, don’t forget to include extra time for those non-traditional moments. I’m sure you’ve heard of a First Look, when you see each other before the ceremony. But did you know that a First Look isn’t limited to just the couple?! Have a special moment with your family, your friends, or even your children. If you want a specific moment on your BEST day ever with someone who means a lot to you - you absolutely must do it! 

Getting Married at the Cheakamus Centre

The Cheakamus Centre is located on 165 ha of ecological reserve in Paradise Valley just over an hours drive from Vancouver. With no shortage of places to go, your wedding photos are sure to be epic and memorable. From the all trees to the farm animals, there are so many amazing places to go for photos, you can’t take a bad photo!

Offering a variety of ceremony locations + reception setups to truly reflect who you two are and what’s important to you. 

With dorm room style accommodations on-site, depending on your guest list, stay in a cabin with nature-inspired decor that can accommodate from 13 to 18 people with 2 shared washrooms. Or, if you’d rather have a bit more privacy, there are hotels a short 10-15 mins drive away.

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