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!
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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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.
Featured:
This epic Tofino elopement was featured in Chantilly Weddings!
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
About Film & Forest Photography
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!
