A smiling bride in a white fitted gown and groom in a white tuxedo jacket and bow tie hold hands while walking through a sunlit room.

A Day Built Around the People They Love


Some couples you meet once and never forget. Valentina and Nicholas are those people for us.

We first got to know them at another wedding, and within minutes we understood why everyone gravitates toward them. They are fun, genuine, and kind in a way that makes a room feel warmer the moment they walk in. So when they asked us to be part of their own wedding day, it was an easy and happy yes.


Valentina and Nicholas chose to keep things intimate: just their closest family and friends at the JW Marriott in Vancouver. No big production, no one there out of obligation. Every person in the room was someone who truly mattered to them, and you could feel it all day. The toasts were heartfelt, the laughter came easily, and the whole celebration felt like a really good dinner with the people you love most.


That is the kind of wedding we adore photographing. When a day is this personal, the photos don't need to be staged. The moments just happen.

Flat lay of an elegant wedding invitation suite with gold wax seals, his and hers vow books, rings, perfume bottle and bridal shoes.
Wedding invitation suite with olive green vow books, wax seals, rings, and lace bridal heels
Pair of ivory lace pointed-toe slingback bridal heels with floral embroidery and kitten heels resting in striped sunlight and shadow.

Modern Wedding Style: White Tuxedo, Calla Lily Bouquet, Sleek Gown


Valentina looked stunning in a sleek, simple white gown with a scooped neckline, her dark hair softly waved and finished with a delicate hair clip and pearl earrings. Nicholas matched her energy perfectly in a crisp white tuxedo jacket, black bow tie, and a boutonniere of calla lily and white rose. Her bouquet was a showstopper: pink and white calla lilies, orchids, and greenery with a modern, editorial feel.

A bride in a white dress with dark hair swept back gently fastens a sparkling floral earring while getting ready for her wedding.
Black and white close-up of a bride's clasped hands showing a diamond solitaire engagement ring against soft flowing white fabric.
Bride in a white crepe gown with a long train holding a calla lily and orchid bouquet by a sheer window, JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
White orchids, burgundy blooms and green amaranthus in a bridal bouquet beside delicate white lace wedding shoes.
Groom in a white tuxedo jacket walking down the aisle with his parents at an outdoor terrace wedding in Vancouver
Man in a white tuxedo jacket wearing a rose gold rectangular chronograph watch with a black leather strap and gold cufflink.
Groom in a white tuxedo jacket walking down the aisle with his parents at an outdoor terrace wedding in Vancouver
Groom in a white tuxedo jacket walking down the aisle with his parents at an outdoor terrace wedding in Vancouver
Dior Homme and Burberry Her perfume bottles with clear glass and ring-shaped logos displayed side by side on a dark reflective surface.
Elegant outdoor wedding ceremony setup with rows of sage green chairs, floral arrangements and a draped aisle beside modern city high-rises.

The hotel's polished, minimalist spaces were the perfect backdrop for a couple with such a clean and confident style.

After the ceremony, we stole them away for portraits among the ferns and maple trees. Valentina's cape caught the wind in one of our favorite frames of the day, and Nicholas could not stop smiling.

Wedding ceremony floral installation with blush roses, green hydrangeas, and draped fabric on a Vancouver terrace
Wedding arch floral arrangement of white and pink blooms, green hydrangeas and flowing white drapery against a blue sky and city buildings.
Rows of sage green chairs with gold legs line a sunny rooftop terrace with lush greenery and high-rise towers in the city skyline.
Two oversized blush pink paper flowers on tall stems stand before a green velvet curtain with a glowing star neon light and leafy greenery.
Groom in a white tuxedo jacket walks down the outdoor wedding aisle holding hands with two guests as seated attendees watch.
Smiling groom in a white tuxedo jacket and black bow tie stands with clasped hands beside a lush pink and white floral arrangement.
Black and white photo of wedding guests standing beside rows of chairs as a bride waits in a glass doorway at the end of the aisle.
Bride in a white gown carrying a bouquet walks down the aisle beside a woman in a burgundy dress as guests watch from green chairs.
Bride in a white dress holding a floral bouquet embraces a woman in a burgundy dress during a wedding ceremony as the groom looks on.
Bride and groom hold hands during a wedding ceremony outdoors as an officiant reads, with a bouquet of pink and white flowers nearby.
Bride in a flowing white gown and groom exchange vows beneath a floral arch during an intimate rooftop wedding ceremony with seated guests.
Bride and groom exchanging vows on a terrace with city towers behind them
Smiling bride and groom in white outfits raise their joined hands in celebration during an outdoor wedding ceremony with floral decor.
Black and white photo of a bride in a long veil walking down the aisle between guests at an outdoor city wedding ceremony.
Bride in a white gown with a long train and groom in a white tuxedo jacket pose between lush floral arrangements at an outdoor wedding.
A bride in a white satin gown holds a pink and white bouquet beside a groom in a white tuxedo jacket at an outdoor floral wedding ceremony.
Bride in an elegant white gown with a flowing cape veil holds a pink and white bouquet in a sunlit room with striking window shadows.
Groom in a white tuxedo jacket, black bow tie and floral boutonniere walks through a sunlit room with window shadows on the wall.
Bride in a flowing white gown holding a bouquet kisses a groom in a white tuxedo jacket and bow tie in a sunlit room with window shadows.
Bride in a white sleeveless gown holds a pink and white orchid bouquet beside a groom in a white tuxedo jacket and black bow tie.
Black and white wedding photo of a bride in a flowing cape veil and a groom in a white dinner jacket about to kiss, shadows on the wall.
Bride in a flowing white gown holding a pastel bouquet embraces her groom in a white jacket in a sunlit room with window shadows.
A groom in a white tuxedo jacket and black bow tie kisses the forehead of his smiling bride in a white dress outdoors.
Bride and groom hold a wedding bouquet of white orchids, pink lilies and trailing green amaranthus, with a white dress and suit jacket.
Smiling bride in a white dress embraces her groom in a white shirt during an outdoor engagement photo session near a modern glass building.

Earnest Ice Cream Wedding Photos in Vancouver


We have to talk about the ice cream.


Midway through the day, we slipped away with Valentina and Nicholas for a few quiet minutes, and they showed up ready to play. We handed them cones from Earnest Ice Cream, sat them at a counter, and let them be themselves. There was the wide-eyed surprise, the double-cone showdown, the playful feeding of each other, and a lot of laughing.


It might be our favorite set from the whole day, because it says everything about them. They don't take themselves too seriously, they take each other very seriously, and they make everything more fun just by being there. We even turned the series into a little GIF, and we can't stop watching it.

Bride and groom holding Earnest ice cream cones, groom with a surprised face, JW Marriott Vancouver wedding
Bride and groom holding Earnest ice cream cones, groom with a surprised face, JW Marriott Vancouver wedding

Reception Decor: Sage Velvet, Gold, and White Florals


The ballroom carried the ceremony's look indoors: round tables in white linen, sage green velvet chairs with gold frames, small table lamps, and low centerpieces of white and blush flowers. The tall white wedding cake, decorated with sugar flowers in soft yellow, blush, and blue and sculpted white ribbons, stood in front of a wall of flowers.

Between the toasts, hugs, and dancing with family, the evening felt exactly like the couple: warm, personal, and a little bit glamorous.

Elegant banquet hall set for a wedding reception with round tables, sage green chairs, floral centerpieces and sheer curtains.
Tall cascading floral arrangement of white, blush pink and green hydrangeas and roses beside sheer curtains, ideal for wedding decor.
Elegant wedding sweetheart table with white linens, tall pastel floral arrangements, glowing lamps, and a draped white curtain backdrop.
Elegant table setting with white calla lily and green flower arrangement, a gold cordless lamp, and crystal glassware on a round table.
Elegant tall white wedding cake with flowing sugar ribbon, blue blossoms and yellow floral accents against a soft blurred floral backdrop.
Elegant white wedding cake with sculpted wafer paper waves, delicate blue flowers and golden-green leaves against a soft blurred background.
Newlyweds in a white gown and white tuxedo jacket hold hands and smile as they enter their wedding reception while guests cheer.
Bride in a white satin gown and groom in a white tuxedo jacket cut a tall white tiered wedding cake with blue and yellow floral accents.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a white tuxedo jacket cut their tiered white wedding cake beside lush floral arrangements.
Bride and groom in white outfits share a bite of cake at their wedding reception beside a tall white tiered cake with blue flowers.
Smiling groom in a white tuxedo jacket and black bow tie claps at a floral-decorated wedding reception table beside his joyful bride.
Bride and groom in white share a kiss before dark green velvet drapes, with neon star lights, a pink bouquet and oversized paper flowers.
Black and white wedding photo of a smiling bride in a white gown holding hands with a guest while a groom hugs another guest nearby.
Bride in a white gown and groom in a cream jacket share a first dance as wedding guests watch from tables in a softly lit reception hall.
Smiling bride in a white gown with sunglasses on her head dances joyfully at a wedding reception while guests celebrate around her.
A bride in an elegant white gown dances with a groom in a white jacket as seated wedding guests watch from nearby tables.
Groom in a white jacket dips and kisses his bride in a flowing gown beside a draped reception table with elegant floral arrangements.
A smiling bride in a white dress dances hand in hand with a woman in a rust-colored ruffled gown at a wedding reception.

Congratulations, Valentina and Nicholas


Thank you for letting us be part of your day. You two are the real thing: kind, fun, and so clearly in love. We are so happy for you both and can't wait to see everything your marriage brings.

Cheers to forever, with a scoop on top.