Garden Party Wedding on 35 mm film: Film Wedding Photographer

bride and groom stand in window light while the rest of the room is in shadow

On a sun-drenched afternoon, Annika and Matt brought together their vibrant, creative lives beneath the old apple trees on the local farm. Guests arrived from near and far, wearing vibrant colours, catching up, laughing, and filling the space with energy. It felt like a gathering where everyone could simply be themselves, and the joy was contagious.

The day unfolded naturally, full of mingling, playful moments, and warm conversation. As evening approached, the mood softened a little—guests gathered around a long, thoughtfully set table for dinner, catered by a private chef, savouring good food, local craft beers, and each other’s company.

Then the magic of the night took over. Sparklers were lit. Annika’s incredible second look—her grandmother’s wedding dress, reimagined by Sooley Designs—was revealed. A surprise saxophone. and suddenly the entire gathering became a joyful, dancing, laughing celebration. .

Captured entirely on 35mm film, the photos reflect the energy, color, and personality of the day—the playful expressions, the bright attire, the candid laughter, and the little moments of connection that make a wedding feel uniquely theirs.

This is a wedding full of personality: lively, joyful, thoughtfully designed, and unapologetically fun.


hair: Zack Clarke
makeup: Julie Sheppard
florals: By Sharpe Design
suit: Suit Supply
bride second look: Sooley Designs
catering: Nick Giles âš¡
coordinator: Patten Events
ice cream stand: Cove Creamery
dj: Ash Park
sax: Greg Bruce

35 mm photo of groom leading bride down grassy slope toward the ocean
35 mm photo of bride and groom hugging in The Battery neighbourhood of St. John's with fishing shacks behind them
film photo of bride and groom walking throughThe Battery neighbourhood of St. John's with fishing shacks in background
35 mm film photo of bride and groom standing in front of bright red fishing stage that says Pearvey's Twine Store
35 mm film photo of bride and groom smiling at each other in fishing shed full of old memorabilia
35 mm film photo of bride and groom seated beside a large model boat in a fishing shack in Newfoundland
35 mm photo of bride and groom walking toward a large yellow painting in a brick building
35 mm photo of bride and groom standing in window light with the rest of the room in shadow
35 mm film photo of bride and groom posing on a staircase in an art gallery
film photo of a bride and groom arriving to the ceremony on a vespa
film photo of wedding guests chatting in the sun as they wait for the ceremony to start
35 mm photo of groom and father walking to the ceremony arch decorated with flowers with garden beds in background
35 mm photo of groom dabbing his eyes with tissue in a garden as he waits for the ceremony to start

If you’re planning an intimate wedding in BC that feels relaxed and grounded, I’d love to connect!

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