During this time of year Port Alberni can reach record weather highs where the sun will shine strong, giving you the perfect tan and whispering in your ear “go jump in Sproat Lake”. It was just such a day on July 31, 2010. The day when high school sweethearts Mallory and Kyle said “I DO”. There was something about Mallory’s smile that said: “This day would be perfect”. After-all, she was marrying Kyle, her love of many years who still looks at her like the most beautiful person in the world…and now he gets to marry her!
There ceremony was held on a gorgeus property where white balloons danced along the aisle as the couple said their vows. Photos that followed were captured on Dr. Zen’s fabulous farm property cleverly titled “Tooth Acres” (He is a dentist) The bridal party, my brother Michael and I had a blast climbing hay bails, playing with baby chickens and walking the lush green grass fields that welcomed us to a grand reception under big shady trees.
From there we travelled a few minutes to Farmer Bills property where the Thompsons were having a family reunion. As we ran down the hill to snap a few photos on their amazing tire swing that sways gently from a big oak tree, I had to admit I was feeling a high. What a beautiful place Macoy Lake is! In my recent travels to Norway, it struck me just how beautiful Port Alberni can really be and how much it stands out. It looks very much like some of the farm land in Norway. Simply phenomenal.
To celebrate the reception, we were treated to a wonderful dinner at Cherry Creek Golf Course followed by amazing toasts, speeches and dancing. Thank you to Mallory and Kyle for having Michael and I celebrate your day. I hope the photos serve as illustration to your incredible wedding day. XO Lisa
Special thanks to:
Miss Carly Flint for her fabulous Make-up artistry
Sarah Williams from Adorn Atelier for Mallory’s Hair accessory.
Miranda at Quality Foods for her stunning floral bouquets
Dr. Zens for use of his farm Tooth Acres
Famer Bill and Daughters Kasha and Kryssie for use of the tire swing on your property
Cherry Creek Golf Course for the amazing reception and dinner.
Simple. Graeeful and Elegent. Mallory was the picture of perfection.
Her girls, her best-friends. Looking effortlessly exceptional.
Gorgeous hand made quilt and cute signs can be purchased at GT Antiques in Port Alberni. A special thank you to Sarah for helping us out on with these adorable props.
Photo below is by my brother Michael. I have to admit, he won Best Photo here….sometimes its as simply as a change in perspective.
Baby chick! How can you resit such cuteness?
Most likey one of my personal best in group wedding photos. I could not ask for a more out-going, willing to climb anything to get the shot wedding party. You all rock and this photo proves that!
Sometimes it’s all in the simplicity of the details. Mallory played up mason jars and country charm in her decor. Complete with hen and chicks as a guest gift. Now how fitting was that?
by Lisa Gratton
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