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Squamish Lilwat Cultural Centre Wedding

As Kristen and Connor’s wedding weekend in Whistler approached, the Lower Mainland forecast was ominous. Every weather network was calling for heavy wind and rain and overall – terrible weather. We got to work the week before the wedding, brainstorming possible back-up locations and doing our best to ‘make the best of it.’ Kristen, of course, was hoping for a Fall wedding in Whistler to capture all of the beautiful colours and outdoor scenery in the mountain-town! When Saturday, October 15th arrived, the weather was much better than predicted and although we battled a little cold and rain, Kristen and Connor were total troopers. They were more than willing to be sprinkled with a few raindrops for beautiful photos and I can’t thank them enough for that!

But let’s start at the beginning of the day before we go too much further! I arrived at the Four Seasons Hotel in Whistler to capture Kristen and her bridesmaids getting ready. When I walked in, I found Kristen feeding her daughter, Eva, both girls wrapped in cozy pajamas before the wedding craziness started. (If you want to see more family pictures, check out Kristen and Connor’s engagement/family session from this summer.) The morning was a flutter of activity, with Kristen’s five bridesmaids dressing in their individual gold/blush/sparkly gowns and then helping Kristen into her dress. (Kristen’s dress was amazing. I loved how the beads incorporated the sparkle of the bridesmaids dresses and gave the feeling of ‘winter’ which was perfect for Whistler.)

After exchanging gifts with her bridesmaids, Kristen and the girls posed for a few photos in the lobby of the Four Seasons Hotel in Whistler before driving across the street to the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre for the wedding ceremony. The ceremony space simply smelled like “Fall” indoors, if there can be such a feeling! ;) The scented candles and lanterns filled the room with warmth and homey-ness. Kristen and Connor smiled the way through their entire ceremony, so at peace and so ready to be an official ‘married couple.’

The rain cleared after the ceremony and we were able to capture some beautiful family photos of just Kristen, Connor and Eva at the Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre before leaving for portraits at a nearby park! As mentioned, the rain was off and on and off and on again, but not near as bad as forecasted. The bridesmaids and Kristen had such amazing attitudes (the guys, too, but… they were in suits! much warmer!) – and it honestly makes a world of difference. I love the images we captured together! 

When we arrived back at the reception, the room was completely transformed, with much thanks to Linda Marshall and her Whistler Wedding Planner team. (They worked so hard!) The decor was rustic, warm and incorporated so many beautiful DIY details, as well. The speeches were light-hearted and funny but touching and warm, as well, and I loved watching Kristen and Connor through my camera as they enjoyed the evening.

K+C, thank you so much for having me as your photographer! I hope you love every photo and I can’t wait to share more soon. (P.S. Thank you to Jessica and Scott for the wedding referral! Kristen was a bridesmaid in their wedding five years ago and Jessica was Kristen’s maid of honour this weekend and Scott was the MC.)

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Hair & Make-Up: Farfalla Hair & Esthetics
Bride’s Jewelry: Made by Bride’s Mom using Swarvoski Crystals
Bride’s Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Dress Designer and Store: Maggie Sottero, The Bridal Gallery
Florist: Whistler Wedding Planners
Wedding Planner: Whistler Wedding Planners
Ceremony Venue: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre 
Reception Venue: Squamish Lil’wat Cultural Centre
Catering: Whistler Cooks
Wedding Cake: Cakes by Trisha
DJ: Trax Mobile

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