Rainy Day Elegance: Shaughnessy Restaurant & VanDusen Garden Wedding
This stunning Vancouver wedding at the VanDusen Botanical Garden beautifully captured the reality and romance of a BC celebration. Due to unexpected rain, the day began with a heartfelt Chinese Tea Ceremonyand an intimate indoor ceremony held inside the elegant Shaughnessy Restaurant. We seized a small break in the showers to capture stunning, dramatic portraits in the VanDusen Garden itself. This story proves that true love always finds a way, even on a rainy day in Vancouver.
A quiet, beautiful moment during the morning preparations. Fine art black and white capture.
A close-up of the bride's elegant wedding shoes placed on the traditional Chinese Qun Gua.
The traditional Qun Gua prepared and ready for the bride to wear on her special day.
A beautiful detail shot of the bride's traditional Chinese jewelry and wedding attire.
The elegant wedding dress hanging near a rustic, antique vase inside the getting-ready location.
A close-up of the elegant wedding rings, jewelry, and the bridal bouquet.
A beautiful moment of anticipation: The bridesmaids wait for the bride, candidly captured from outside the stunning greenhouse structure.
The nervous and heartfelt anticipation of the parents as they await their daughter's First Look moment in the light-filled Shaughnessy Restaurant atrium.
The bride's excited reaction as she greets her parents before the ceremony begins.
A precious moment: The bride walks down the aisle with her parents inside the elegant ceremony space.
A beautiful ceremony held inside the restaurant's greenhouse structure, highlighting the rustic wood beams and natural light.
A beautiful, intimate moment: The couple holds hands and smiles at each other during their Shaughnessy Restaurant ceremony, captured in soft natural light.
A fun, massive group celebration! The whole room cheers for the newlyweds in the glass atrium.
The couple is surrounded by love as the wedding party raises their bouquets in a happy, candid moment.
The full wedding party celebrating together indoors, framed by the beautiful wooden beams.
The beautiful couple portrait taken on the terrace, with the unique Shaughnessy Restaurant structure in the background.
An intimate portrait under the greenery archway, showcasing the quiet love and elegance.
A quiet, romantic moment shared by the couple under the unique, beautiful branches of the willow tree.
A romantic shot of the couple walking up the stone stairs, framed by the beautiful, weeping trees.
The newlyweds make a joyful entrance, celebrated by guests under the light-strung glass roof.
The couple stands in the center of the floor, surrounded by their guests' applause and warm smiles.
A candid, joyful spin on the dance floor. Capturing the fun and motion of the evening celebration.
A beautifully romantic first dance under the soft glow of the bistro lights in the glass atrium.
A joyful post-dance moment as the newlyweds walk hand-in-hand into the dining hall, ready to continue their celebration.
A beautiful wide shot of the elegant Shaughnessy Restaurant reception hall before the guests arrive.
The couple and friends share laughs while taking fun photos at the reception photo booth.
The couple enjoying a laugh at the head table while guests cheer for them during the elegant dinner.
A candid black and white capture: the couple shares a joyous moment with their guests during the dinner toast.
The newlyweds share a toast and happy conversation with their guests at the reception.
The groom smiles brightly as he dances with his mother during the reception.
The beautiful, warm moment of the bride and her father sharing their dance.
Dramatic lighting on the dance floor highlights the couple's celebration moments.
Pure energy! The bride and groom share a dramatic dip and kiss on the dance floor, wearing their signature sunglasses. A fun and stylish moment from the evening reception.
A candid black and white capture of the couple and friends dancing in a circle.
High energy on the dance floor! The couple celebrates with their guests in style..
The couple shares a fun, spontaneous kiss on the dance floor with their signature sunglasses.