Wednesday, September 25, 2024

Wedding Photographers in the Okanagan

As Wedding Photographers in the Okanagan, my beloved associate Kate and I have travelled to a lot of locations.

This past weekend, it was my family and I driving to the small town of Lillooet B.C. (about a 3 hour drive from our home) to share in the beautiful ceremony between Kate and Simon.

To say that photographing my associate of almost 20 years brought out all the emotions is understatement. It was hard not to be a blubbering mess!

And set against the beautiful mountains that surround Lillooet, everything about the day was absolute perfection.

Purposefully making the whole weekend a camping trip for friends and family made it also extremely memorable and our daughter now says that when she gets married, this is exactly the type of wedding she wants!

Simon and Kate have known each other since Elementary School. In Kate’s own words:

“Our grade 3 teacher, Mrs. Fieldhouse asked the class if any of us knew who invented electricity. Simon and I were the only kids to put up our hands and I knew he knew from something smart and I knew the answer from reading a joke book. That’s the first moment I remember actually noticing him.

Then in Grade 4, I passed Simon a note that read, “I don’t just like you, I love you.” And he threatened to tell the teacher unless I gave him $10. I never gave him the $10.”

Many years later their love story picked up again and the rest is history.

Love you Kate and Simon. There is no where else I would rather have been this past weekend than at your beautiful ceremony and celebration. LOVE YOU!!!!!

Vendors:

Photography: Wedded Bliss Photography

Venue: Cayoosh Creek Campground, Lillooet B.C.

Wedded Bliss Photography specializes in wedding and engagement photography in Kelowna and Vernon working at locations such as Summerhill Pyramid Winery, Keefer Lake Lodge, Silver Star Mountain Resort, Blue Grass Farms, Manteo Resort and the historic O’keefe Ranch and is an Okanagan Wedding Photographer

23 comments

Marcia DanielsonSeptember 25, 2024 - 12:56 pm

OMG. What beautiful photos. Can’t wait to see you rest. ReplyCancel
- ReneeSeptember 25, 2024 - 1:14 pm
  
  Marcia, the love your son and Kate share is so beautiful! Thank you for being such an important part of the celebrations. I can’t wait for you to see the rest!ReplyCancel
GinSeptember 25, 2024 - 1:04 pm

Gorgeous photos! You’ve captured them beautifully (happy cry face). Was so nice to get to see you in action and your fun dynamic with Kate too. ReplyCancel
- ReneeSeptember 25, 2024 - 1:15 pm
  
  Thank you for everything you did Gin on their big day! It was so lovely to see you again 🙂ReplyCancel
Catherine (Cat)September 25, 2024 - 1:29 pm

Stunning photos, but then of course they would be. My sister, Alix, captured some amazing photos of Renee doing what she does best. Hoping Alix remembers to pass them along. The wedding was beautiful. Still get that happy lump in my throat thinking about it and seeing these images. ReplyCancel
- ReneeSeptember 25, 2024 - 1:39 pm
  
  Oh I sure hope I get to see those Cat! That would be a lovely keepsake from such a memorable weekend! I get a lump in my throat too!!!ReplyCancel
LizSeptember 25, 2024 - 4:29 pm

So so beautiful. These are amazing, you are amazing. It’s all really quite wonderful. I’m so glad to have finally met you. ReplyCancel
- ReneeSeptember 25, 2024 - 9:36 pm
  
  The feeling is mutual Liz! So glad we got to meetReplyCancel
Carolyn HSeptember 25, 2024 - 6:21 pm

Congratulations Kate, so happy for you!!!! Renee, these photos are stunning as always, I love how you showcase our province while still making it all about the bride and groom!!!!ReplyCancel
- ReneeSeptember 25, 2024 - 9:37 pm
  
  Lillooet was SO beautiful and such a wonderful backdrop to their love storyReplyCancel
Gregory MahaitsSeptember 25, 2024 - 6:31 pm

I loved this wedding. I am delighted in so many ways. It would take me a long time to adequately express all my thoughts. Kate and Simon have what most of us wanted…
Many thanks for all these great photos from René. It was lovely to finally meet you too, and meet all the others. And such wonderfull kids too. Running about having the best time also.
I am going to stop here. But the feelings will go on forever. MAH-WIDGE ! ReplyCancel
- ReneeSeptember 25, 2024 - 9:38 pm
  
  You brought so much joy and fun to the wedding Greg! Loved getting to know you more! I see where Kate gets her twinkle in her eye!ReplyCancel
RisaSeptember 25, 2024 - 7:13 pm

Such beautiful photos of what looks to have been a glorious day! The backdrop is stunning and you both look fantastic! Congratulations Kate and Simon! ReplyCancel
- ReneeSeptember 25, 2024 - 9:39 pm
  
  Thanks Risa! It was a day to remember forever!ReplyCancel
Paul BielbySeptember 25, 2024 - 8:02 pm

Amazing wedding, amazing people, and amazing photos! That was an incredible wedding and was so glad I got to be there. What a magical event! ReplyCancel
- ReneeSeptember 26, 2024 - 11:50 am
  
  It WAS magical. Glad you were there by my side hubby 😉ReplyCancel
Chantel DurisSeptember 25, 2024 - 8:49 pm

I first met Kate when her & Renee photographed our wedding in 2011. I knew right away that we would become life long friends & we have done just that! I am so happy for you Kate & wish you nothing but happiness and love! Thank you for being so kind and always being a light in everyone’s life. So happy for you both and I hope to see you again real soon ❤️ ReplyCancel
- ReneeSeptember 26, 2024 - 11:49 am
  
  Your wedding still stands out as one of the most special we have photographed over the years!ReplyCancel
TanyaSeptember 26, 2024 - 9:58 am

So happy for you Kate!!! Congratulations to you and Simon What a breathtaking backdrop for your special day. These captures are stunning … I especially love the one on the stairs by the river! Did Renee have her gum boots on?!! lol ReplyCancel
- ReneeSeptember 26, 2024 - 11:48 am
  
  It was her sisters that knew of this magical little spot and it was so special to have them there too! As for the gum boots, long lens, perfect spot to stand on the shore 😉ReplyCancel
Kate MahaitsSeptember 28, 2024 - 8:45 am

It has been a week and a lot of beautiful emotions to allow to seep in and absorb into my soul. I have looked at this blog post 1000 times (slight exaggeration) and have to pinch myself that after all these years photographing 100s of weddings (not exaggerating) with you that I finally get what it is ALL about. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
Renée, you are the hardest working wedding photographer I have ever come across, you are like the Energizer Bunny, you stop only to eat and then, it’s often only a few nibbles before you are back up and capturing moments in real time. I want all of your clients to know that you put more than time in, you put your heart and soul into capturing their treasured moments and the beauty of that is reflected in images you produce.
Love you my friend. ReplyCancel
maryOctober 4, 2024 - 6:42 am

Oh what a wonderful story and how perfect you got to photograph her wedding! ReplyCancel
KathryneOctober 4, 2024 - 8:37 am

These are so beautiful! How special for you to capture these!ReplyCancel