A couple embraces during a golden hour outdoor photoshoot with trees and a lake in the background.

CECIL GREEN PARK HOUSE

QUEEN ELIZABETH PARK

vANCOUVER wEDDING



My first wedding at Cecil Green Park House in Vancouver was a treat.  I’d never been there, let alone photograph there. Keen on producing great images for this couple, I thought it best to visit the venue a few weeks before their wedding date.

Cecil Green Park House is located on the grounds of the University of British Columbia. My biggest worry was drive time in Vancouver traffic on a Saturday. The ceremony was to take place at Queen Elizabeth Park, so I started there. I walked the grounds and found a few locations to shoot formals. The stone stairs were going to be a feature – wait until you see Issy coming down those stairs. I picture it in my mind as though it was in an old Italian movie.

Form Queen Elizabeth Park, I drove to Cecil Green Park House and took note of the time it took to make the drive. It’s always good to know travel times on a wedding day. Scouting a location has huge benefits; the most important being the efficient use of time. I don’t want to monopolize my couples’ time doing photos when they should be enjoying the company of their friends. I think we spent a total of twenty minutes doing photos once we arrived at Cecil Green. At the end of the day, I felt pretty good about the entire wedding.

I will admit, I still get a bit nervous when delivering images to a couple for the first time. I know we are the most critical of ourselves, so even if I love the images, I secretly wait for the day a bride will be unhappy with her wedding photos. Thankfully that hasn’t happened yet. In fact, rather the opposite seems to be the norm. While there is such a thing as wedding industry awards (which I find kind of surreal) I win every time I receive a letter or Thank You card from a couple, letting me know how happy they are. You can read for yourself, what Issy had to say here. No award is greater than that of a bride’s happiness – period.

Elegant wedding shoes arranged in various poses against a dark background with ornate metallic details.
Glamorous black and white portrait of a woman with curled hair and dramatic makeup looking to the side.
Black and white photo sequence showing bride getting dressed and helped into wedding gown during preparation.
A dramatic black and white photo of a mother and her bride daughter in an intimate close-up with moody lighting.
A bride adjusts her earring while looking in a mirror during wedding preparations.
A dramatic black and white photo series showing a man washing his hair in a shower and shaving while looking into a mirror.
A collection of vintage black and white photographs showing men in formal tuxedos and evening wear.
Black and white candid photograph of people gathered outdoors under tree branches in formal attire.
Groomsmen in black suits gather outdoors before a wedding ceremony. The best man adjusts the groom's bow-tie.
A mother in a purple dress carrying a colorful bouquet walks her bride daughter down the aisle during a wedding ceremony.
A wedding ceremony and reception collage showing elegant purple bridesmaid dresses and floral arrangements.
A group of wedding guests gather outdoors under trees during an emotional ceremony moment.
A black and white photo of a wedding ceremony with the bride and groom standing on steps in an architectural space with curved lines.
Four images depicting various wedding ceremony moments.
Wedding couple shares intimate moments during outdoor reception under white tent with floral decorations and guests.
Wedding party members share joyful laughter during an outdoor celebration in a garden setting.
Bridesmaids in pink dresses pose with vibrant burgundy and white floral bouquets during an outdoor wedding celebration.
A bride in a flowing mint green dress poses gracefully in a lush garden setting with blooming flowers and trees.
A bride and groom share a kiss beneath a large leafy tree.
A bride in a flowing wedding dress descends a stone staircase while holding a bouquet of roses.
A romantic wedding photo series showing intimate moments between a couple in a garden with pink flowers.
At Queen Elizabeth park a couple walks together on a garden path surrounded by lush greenery and trees on their wedding day.
A panoramic view of Tudor-style houses nestled among lush trees and blooming rhododendrons in a residential garden setting.
Four photos of various flowers in the gardens at the mansion of Cecil Green Park House in Vancouver.
A sequence of photos shows a bride in a white dress leaning on a stone wall while holding a champagne glass.
A couple in formal wedding attire embrace while overlooking a misty mountain lake surrounded by evergreen trees.
A groom lifts his bride in a green garden pathway with stone steps winding through dense foliage and flowering plants in a tranquil setting.
A black and white wedding photograph showing romantic moments between a groom in a bow-tie kissing his bride in an outdoor setting.
Romantic wedding couple embraces in a lush garden setting during an intimate outdoor photoshoot.
A black and white photo of a bride in white dress leading her groom through a dark forest setting.
Newlywed couple shares romantic moments in a lush garden setting with white floral blooms.
A couple embraces in a lush garden setting during a romantic outdoor photo session at Cecil Green Park House during sunset.
A romantic wedding photo session in a forest setting with a couple posing among tall evergreen trees.
Stone mansion with turret and dormer windows sits among lush trees against cloudy sky. A man kisses a woman on the balcony.
A series of ethereal bridal portraits showing a flowing white wedding dress against sunlit windows in an elegant interior.
Elegant wedding reception venue with floor-to-ceiling windows and a tiered white cake decorated with roses.
Wedding reception guests seated at tables with pink floral centerpieces in an elegant indoor venue. A man gives a speech.
A dimly lit wedding reception venue with a spot light on a bride and groom as they give a speech at a lectern.
A black and white photo of a bride and groom giving their speech in low-light settings creating a moody, cinematic atmosphere.
Newlyweds cut their elegant white wedding cake together during their romantic reception celebration.
A couple dances together in dramatic lighting during their wedding reception.
A couple shares their first dance together at a wedding reception with twinkle lights glowing in the background.
A romantic first dance between newlyweds in a dimly lit reception venue with warm glowing lights in the background.
A dramatic black and white dance performance with dancers in close embrace performing tango moves.

 

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