When Amber and Chris first got in touch with me about their outdoor wedding in Squamish, I was so excited – they were planning the most fun and relaxed wedding with an outdoor ceremony, outdoor reception and the venue even a lake to swim in! Amber and Chris are the most fun people and I couldn’t wait to shoot their wedding!
Amber wore a dress that would transform part way through the day and Chris wore pink shoes! After they both got ready, we headed into the woods for a first look. Amber had told me previously that Chris is a pretty emotional guy and that we were pretty much guaranteed tears twice on the wedding day. She was right!
The wedding ceremony took place in the middle of the forest, with stunning old growth trees as a backdrop. Instead of following tradition, Amber was walked down by Chris, though it was more of a hike than a walk.
They had prepared personal vows they wrote themselves and again there were tears from Chris. When the officiant asked for the rings, all of the guys whipped out ring pops from their pockets which was a good laugh.
Another quirky thing that took place was that Amber and Chris did the paper signing on each others backs! After the ceremony there was a big cheer from everyone, and then the celebrations began.
While the guests played lawn games, we wandered around the doing fun portraits. To start off the whole wedding party climbed a rock slide in their wedding attire which is some next level dedication! The couple also brought two pink chairs into the middle of the woods for portraits together. These guys certainly weren’t afraid to put in some work for the photos!
The couple also brought two pink chairs into the middle of the woods for portraits together. These guys certainly weren’t afraid to put in some work for the photos!
The wedding reception took place Evans Lake, and was fully outdoors! Yup, absolutely no cover from the elements, and we didn't need it because it was a gloriously sunny day!
After the speeches we snuck away to the lake for some sunset photos in which they canoed around the lake. The canoes come with the venue! How about that! When they returned the music started and they danced the night away.
Amber and Chris met in their first year at UBC. Six months into dating they tested their relationship with a two month trip to Europe. Their relationship was tested through unequal map sharing, adventures driving, unfortunate random food allergies and arguments over taking a cab or walking (they always should have taken the cab and never should have walked).
They made it back in one piece, now inseparable and sharing a desire to continue on life's adventures, both abroad and at home. After five and a half years, Chris proposed to Amber (who was completely unprepared for such a spectacular event and might have sworn on camera) and so begins the next chapter of their life adventure!
