Tofino wedding photography | Vancouver Island elopement inspiration | Film and Forest BC photographers

When the bride told us Tofino wedding photographers that she was planning to surprise the groom with a helicopter tour, we knew it was going to be an incredible day!

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Backup Plans for Tofino Wedding Photographers

Like a lot of couples getting married in 2020, Nora and Mat’s Tofino wedding looked completely different than their original plans. But with just a couple months of planning these two were able to celebrate an adventure of a lifetime with their closest families on the west coast of British Columbia, Canada.

Tofino Heli Wedding Surprise

When we arrived at Long Beach in Pacific Rim National Park for their first look, my Tofino wedding photography partner Liam climbed up a nearby rock to get a different perspective of the first look. When he got to the top, he saw something we didn’t expect… someone had written ‘Tofino’ in the sand! It added the perfect touch for Mat and Nora’s first look on Long beach!

To give Mat an even bigger surprise during their first look, Nora surprised him with a helicopter tour for his wedding gift! We hopped on to the helicopter with Atleo River Air Service and they flew us up into the remote mountains of Vancouver Island, then to a private beach on a secluded island in the Pacific Ocean. Only in British Columbia can Tofino wedding photographers capture snow-capped peaks and sandy beaches all in one day!

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Tofino wedding photographers at Tonquin Beach, British Columbia

Wedding Reception on the Beach

Back in Tofino, their family joined them for an intimate beach ceremony as the sound of ocean waves crashed against the shore. For their microweding reception dinner, they set up a picnic table using wooden pallets adorned with candlesticks and beautiful floral arrangements from Crab Apple Floral. Mat and Nora brought in Tacofino burritos and Rhino doughnuts for dessert. These two know the way to a Tofino wedding photographer’s heart! The Tacofino food truck and Rhino Coffee House are staples for any visit to Tofino, and this microwedding was no exception!

Being flexible in their plans and keeping the guest count small and casual, Mat and Nora were still able to celebrate on one of Tofino’s many public beaches and soak in all the west coast vibes. Their backup plan became an unforgettable Tofino wedding experience in an unforgettable year.


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This epic Tofino elopement was featured in Chantilly Weddings!

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VENDORS WHO HELPED MAKE THIS TOFINO WEDDING RAD

Hair and Makeup: Salty Dolls Salon | Florist: Crab Apple Floral | Wedding Dress: A La Robe | Bridal Boutique: Union Bridal | Groom's Suit: Indochino | Catering: Tacofino | Desserts: Rhino Coffeehouse | Helicopter Tour: Atleo River Air Service | Wedding Rings: Cavalier Gastown

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Film and Forest are a team of Tofino wedding photographers capturing adventure elopements and microweddings. From the west coast of British Columbia to the Canadian Rockies of Alberta, we travel across Western Canada to capture outdoorsy couples in wild places. Let’s start planning your adventure of a lifetime!
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Join the discussion 16 Comments

  • Molly says:

    What a gorgeous elopement! I’m sure they will treasure these memories. And I love that the bride surprised her new hubby with a helicopter tour- how cool!

  • Natalie says:

    Wow! This has to be the most epic adventure wedding! So gorgeous.

  • Jacqueline G says:

    Such a breathtaking wedding! I had no clue there were beaches like this up in BC, I need to go visit! I love how you captured such intimate moments during the ceremony, well done!!

  • Cara says:

    Holy smokes you guys. What a romantic day. Every detail was captured so perfectly to tell their story. So many emotional moments. And what a beautiful story this was. Incredible is an understatement for this Tofino wedding!

    • Afton Flynn says:

      Thank you Cara, it was such an honour to capture! We’ve been visiting Vancouver Island every year without fail for ages, so it was extra-special to capture Nora and Mat’s wedding in Tofino.

  • Heather says:

    OKAY!!!! These are some epic photos– especially the popping one! Amazing job documenting this clearly awesome couple. What a great view to have on your wedding day!!!

  • Rebekah says:

    WOOOOOW!!! What a gorgeous day–you crushed it! These photos are so beautiful! Also, a helicopter tour as a wedding gift? Sign me up!

  • Raelin says:

    Tacos AND donuts? These two really know how to put an elopement together!

    I’m sure the surprise helicopter tour was an amazing gift that they’ll remember for years to come. What an incredible memory they created. All of the little details you’ve captured in the landscape and the couple are amazing, and they make me pause on each photo.

    I can’t believe she was barefoot on that snow!!! These two are definitely adventurous. It looks like they had so much fun adventuring together, with it all topped by an intimate wedding ceremony. I just love everything about this gallery. The colors, the details, the landscape photos, and how well their personalities shined through… I feel like I know them personally. Amazing work!

    • Afton Flynn says:

      Definitely a winning dinner combo if you ask us aha! She was definitely a true adventure bride, they were up for anything 😀

  • Kathleen says:

    This elopement looks incredible- WOW!! Your images are absolutely stunning and I love that they took a helicopter tour. So fun!

    • Afton Flynn says:

      Thank you! It was all of our first times taking a helicopter in Tofino and it was such an incredible experience for their wedding day!

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