Getting to go out to the Okanagan a couple times this past summer was an absolute treat! I was so thrilled when Rachel & Lee reached out looking for someone to document their beautiful lakeside intimate elopement, and right down the street from my sister's house to boot! It really helps being familiar with the area - the more familiar you are the less stress, I find, and you know the best spots!

We started off at Bertram Creek Park, towards the southern reach of Kelowna, a place I've spent a lot of time as mentioned! Attended only by 4 friends (one of whom provided some beautiful acoustic guitar for the ceremony) and Rachel's daughter, the ceremony was extremely heartfelt and special. Even without having ever met these two face to face before, I felt really teary as they read their vows! It was so apparent how much these two love each other and support one another. I definitely wasn't the only weepy attendee, at least - I don't think there was a single dry eye to go around!

After the simple and sweet ceremony under the garden arch, we took a few minutes for some photos with their friends who then departed to their golf course family dinner reception, and Rachel's daughter came along as we strolled through the park doing portraits. It was such a lovely mix to photograph them as a sweet little blended family, as well as the standard couple and solo pics! Rachel's daughter was a GREAT mini-model, too, and down to run around for some fun action shots! I especially am fond of the set with mom & daughter :')

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As the sun started to lower, we headed back to the parking lot and boogied a short 5 min drive down the road into Okanagan Mountain Park where we had vistas galore in that gorgeous September golden hour light!

I'm so happy with how this sweet day turned out, and I can't wait to get the chance to head back to lake country! (Hint hint nudge nudge!!)