Intimate ceremonies are another option for Vancouver wedding couples. (Photo by Julia Pelish)
Weddings don’t have to be all-out affairs full of extravagance. That may seem obvious to some of us but we’re not the ones who face the pressure that many couples endure these days. Once they do decide to commit to each other for a lifetime, brides, grooms and life partners have to consider how to do it.
A big party with all the friends and family in attendance and every detail considered is a wonderful way to express your love for each other. But you have to be comfortable with that kind of ceremony.
Recently, I’ve found that more Vancouver couples are interested in intimate weddings: Short and Sweet ceremonies, I call them. They can take place in a setting as small as a hotel suite and include a justice of the peace, only the closest friends and family, and someone to document the moment (me, perhaps!).
I just had the pleasure of photographing two such weddings at the beautiful Granville Island Hotel. I assure you, the couples were no less in love than any other and the ceremony was just as important and solemn and momentous as any other. There are options for all of us.
If you’re considering a short, sweet wedding ceremony in the Vancouver area, call or email me (julia@juliapelish.com; 604-836-1412), and I’ll tell you about your wedding photography choices.
