Im not too sure where to start this one… lets take it back a few years!
Years ago we received an email, it was from Josh. He was wanting to test the water in wedding photography, and asked if we’d be willing to have him join us on some shoots. What the heck, why not! He wrote a pretty solid email, and so I met up with him and he was a great dude! So he joined us on a lot of shoots and shot some weddings with us too. Turns out it wasn’t really his thing, but im glad he sent that email, and started what would turn out to be a friendship! He is an amazing photographer, and you should probably check him out on instagram @yoshigrams
When Josh and Melissa got engaged we were of course super excited for them, and even more excited when they came to us wanting us to be the ones that would document their wedding!!
Initially the plan was for a wedding in Winnipeg, then that changed to an elopement in Iceland. Then the wonderful thing known as Covid came around and put the kibosh on that plan. Flights, hotels, etc all had to be cancelled and refunded (fun stuff… not really, but it all worked out) Then, we found out that we would be able to travel west without an isolation period… perfect! So Melissa and Josh got to exploring where they would like to elope. They chose Tofino and Ucluelet. We got to planning everything out with them, sending each other links to airbnbs, locations for photo’s etc! Let me tell ya, we found an amazing airbnb!!
So the plans were set! Tofino here we come! Airports and travel was a bit of a change from what we were all used to, but no problems (not going to mention Melissa and Josh’s temporarily lost luggage) We arrived in Nanaimo, and drove a breathtaking and crazy drive to Tofino. Found our amazing airbnb and settled in and did some exploring.
The day of their elopement Amanda assembled a beautiful bouquet for Melissa (multi-talented wife i’ve got!). Melissa and Josh spent a relaxing morning getting ready, and then did their first look right outside the door of the AirBNB we were all staying at. We took a few photo’s there as well, because it was so beautiful!) Then we all jumped in a car and went to the location for their vows. We found a secluded spot in Ucluelet for their vows (not a person in sight) and from there we made our way back to Tofino, stopping along the way for more photo’s in the rain forest and then a stop at Tacofino for what would be the most amazing fish taco’s we ever did have! Spent some time hanging out at our airbnb enjoying some drinks and relax time. With sunset on the way we all walked down to Cox Bay Beach for some more photo’s to finish up the day. After that we all enjoyed a delicious meal from Shelter Restaurant.
The day after the elopement we would go our separate ways, and head to Victoria (they spent a few days there, as did we).
This elopement was one for the books, and in our minds exactly like an elopement should be. We had some really great times with Melissa and Josh, exploring, enjoying meals together, whale watching, checking out Tofino Distillery and Tofino Brewing Company, and so much more. It was relaxed, no stress of having to be at this spot for a couple minutes and then off to the next. We all just let the day happen and enjoyed every bit of it.
Even though things didn’t go as planned for Iceland, I think it all turned out perfectly, and we couldn’t be happier for Melissa and Josh, and couldn’t feel more honored to have been part of this with them!
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Now time to enjoy the slideshow, or scroll through the photo’s below.
Corey & Amanda
