Magical Elopement Inspiration from Tofino, BC
Three intimate concepts. One dreamy hotel. Endless West Coast magic.
“Those that know me, know I’m a West Coast girl through and through, and I think that’s largely due to being raised in North Vancouver’s mountains. So when an opportunity arose to team up with THE spot in Tofino - the Wickaninnish Inn - I knew I wanted to make it something magical.
I knew we would be shooting in multiple locations, so it was really important to me to be intentional in design: choosing elements that could transform in different spaces, while still also creating unique, individual looks.”
The Dream Team
We’d like to say a HUGE thank you to all of the incredible vendors that put so much time and effort into this collaboration.
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Learn more about The Wick’s gorgeous locations, elopement packages, and services for bigger wedding sizes.
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Vancouver-based. Female Run, Full-Service Sustainable Event Planning Company.
Learn More: https://www.clearwaterevents.org/
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Based in Gibsons on BC’s gorgeous Sunshine Coast (a beautiful 40-minute ferry ride from Vancouver) they specialize in documenting nature-based elopements and intimate weddings.
Learn More: https://www.jenniferpicardphotography.com/
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Based in Tofino, BC, the team at Wild Bloom are so crazy passionate about flowers, they really do believe they are magic.
Learn More: https://wildbloomfloraldesign.com/
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A vintage & specialty decor rental company. Based in Nanaimo, BC.
Learn More: https://www.instagram.com/darlingvintagerentals/
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They like classic lines, brilliant colours and perfection in finishing. Salty Dolls specializes in weddings - either in their salon in Tofino or on location!
Learn More: https://saltydollshairsalon.com/
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With her studio based in the heart of Tofino, Lisa believes in the quality of hand-crafted products. There’s something authentic about using raw materials & real tools to create pieces that can be cherished and passed down for years to come.
Learn More: https://www.lisafletcher.ca/
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Fern and Moon bring flexible design to contemporary bridalwear. Their goal is to reinvent the traditional wedding dress. How? With beautiful modular designs that mix and match. Brides can choose from bodysuits, skirts, and adjustable items to build a look.
Learn More: https://fernandmoon.com/
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Inspired by the Sea. Embrace the magic of the coast, with a collection of beach bridal looks inspired by the beauty of the Pacific.
Their exclusive gowns are designed and lovingly crafted in Vancouver, BC, with a romantic, artistic sensibility, and with the wild spirit of adventure.
Learn More: https://www.hannahtikkanen.com/
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Black & Lee offers a full range of men’s styling services from suit and tuxedo rentals for weddings and other special events to menswear sales for the everyday.
Learn More: https://www.blackandlee.com/
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Based on Vancouver Island, BC, they are a boutique design and letterpress studio that specializes in handmade wedding paper, romantic calligraphy, and fine art stationery.
Learn More: https://www.aylapena.com/
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Lele creates badass calligraphy and design, for the discerning misfits and the wild at heart.
Learn More: https://lelechan.com/
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Get to know them better: https://www.instagram.com/aliciaamaclaren/
Location #1: Howard’s Wine Cellar
The team started their day shooting a modern reception inside the Inn’s incredible wine cellar: a haven for wine and those that appreciate it. Gathering around the 20-foot-long yellow cedar table, you first notice the gorgeous mountain peaks built right into the table. Very representative of Tofino and the gorgeous BC landscape.
We love the greyscale colour palette, with green touches and lots of candles. Perfect for an intimate reception focused on delicious food and local wines.
Location #2: The Forest
Moving right along! Location number two showcases BC at its best - in the heart of the old-growth rainforest. Shooting mid-day, with gorgeous light peeking in, this makes for a perfect spot to say “I Do.”
“The florist, from Wild Bloom, and I had both been dreaming about a “growing” installation. There was no better moment to bring that vision to life! The way this set of photographs turned out left me speechless… It felt like something out of a fairy tale!”
Location #3: The Beach
The finale of this collaboration was on the Wick’s private beach: the most picturesque spot for a celebration of up to 60 guests. The venue provided beautiful live edge tables for the dinner service. Combine that with the tiki torches that light up the night, and optional s’mores over a campfire, and this place is a vibe!
Inspired by the location, we love the thematic menus, sea glass name cards, and pops of dusty blue in the napkins.
We also spy a portion of Wild Bloom’s floral installation from the forest, now making an appearance on the beach, as well as the centerpieces from the cellar.
Have you fallen for a magical Tofino elopement or intimate wedding?
If you’re feeling inspired to plan a Tofino wedding, don’t forget to check out our vendor list (above) to discover the faces behind these magical photos. Reach out to them and start building your team of vendors to help create your dream day on Vancouver Island!
