An Outdoor Vintage Wedding in Cowichan Valley, British Columbia

Wedding date: July 30, 2011

Wedding theme: Vintage chic

Guests: 70

Best moment: “Chris and I decided to do a first look prior to the ceremony. For the both of us, our best moment was seeing each other for the first time and being able to have that intimate moment to ourselves,” says Elaine.

Wedding song: “I Will Follow You Into the Dark” by Death Cab for Cutie.

Favourite detail: “The arbour that my dad made with so much love. He searched for the perfect wood pieces from his favorite hiking area on the Island and created the beautiful arbour Chris and I got married before,” explains Elaine.

Honeymoon: Thailand and South Korea