Elope on Vancouver Island
Your intimate elopement, anywhere your heart desires—nestled in a forest, tucked away on a secluded beach, or surrounded by wildflowers.
If you and your partner are looking for a wild and free, unique wedding experience that is totally about you, consider eloping anywhere on Vancouver Island, Gabriola Island or the gulf islands. I would love to share your adventure and help you plan the perfect intimate wedding.
As a hiker, explorer and almost lifetime resident of Vancouver Island, my little notebook of hidden gems, iconic views and ideal dreamy photo backdrops is at the ready to help couples plan an amazing mini wedding experience or even just a couples photo session.
Take a peek at my wedding portfolio and reach out to share your ideas for your elopement.
Elopement photo packages start at $1200+gst.
I am also excited to share an amazing rustic farm venue with you as an Elopement venue option near Nanaimo. Please scroll down for more details on this farm retreat that might be a great fit for your elopement if you love farm animals, rustic fairytale charm or beautiful wildflowers.
Embrace the charm of this rustic farm to share your love story
Elopements at Cedarlea Farms Nanaimo
Walk amongst the hay fields, the maple grove, the flower fields and bumble bees and follow the path along the craftsman handmade cottage to choose your perfect elopement backdrop on the farm
Get a feel for your celebration together at the farm
You can enjoy the fields, the blossoms, or just hang out together under this amazing old growth maple tree grove. Walk around the fairytale like homestead or take the horses for a stroll with you for your perfect day.
Share your special day at the most beautiful rustic farm in Cedar.
Elope on the Farm Introductory Packages for 2025
Vancouver Island Elopement or Vow Renewal Package 2025 with dates available starting in late April. Wildflowers are in full bloom in the meadow in May.
3 Hours for your ceremony at the farm for your celebration for you and up to 20 guests
Your choice of one of several outdoor ceremony spaces including the meadow, the forest pasture, beneath the giant old growth maples or in front of the craftsman cottage
Up to 2 hours of photography coverage by me, Alanna D Photography, and your full gallery of edited images
One Seasonal, locally grown hand-tied Flower Bouquet for the bride
Option to arrive early for getting ready, decor preparations. Picnics and mini casual receptions can be an option following the ceremony, please discuss with the venue.
The experience includes access to most farm areas for your photos, which can include the animals and birds, photos in and around the barn, meadows and gardens, and photos with the horses if you wish.
Flowers and meadows are seasonal and may not be in bloom or have long grasses during your dates, but we will find many beautiful backdrops for your photos together.
Weekday Dates $1300+gst** see note below regarding package discount
Weekend Dates $1800+gst**
2025 is our first year getting started with mini weddings, elopements and vow renewals so we are just starting to take bookings for the spring blooming season in April 2025 through the summer.
If you would like to be one of our first couples you’ll receive our introductory package rates but please read the details to see if we may be a fit to work together.
*Alanna is an experienced wedding photographer and event planner with over 10 years experience photographing weddings. She has an associate’s degree in hospitality management along with several year’s of experience in high level event planning as an executive assistant.
Cedarlea Farms is owned and operated by Val & Craig and their family. Having moved here with their young family a couple years ago, they are working hard to update this farm into a dreamy homestead. They are eager to share with their community by taking the historical elegance of the handmade cottage and barn, and adding new and exciting things to come that will hopefully allow larger events in the future.
This elopement package is offered by Alanna & Val working together .
Our elopement packages are starting off small and suitable for fun loving, go with the flow couples who will help us showcase the potential of this amazing farm, but will also help us iron out the little things as we host our first small gatherings this year.
IE, it’s our first season so it may not be perfect, but it will be fun
and you’ll have beautiful photos.
By receiving this largely discounted package option, we hope that you will enjoy the most amazing and memorable celebration together.
We gratefully ask that you allow us to share a little of your love story to help invite more couples to join us in their plans in the next year.
**If you do not wish for your images to be used by me or the farm to help promote this beautiful space, our regular rates will apply, starting at $1800+gst
See sample photos below and view our recent SPRING FLOWER STYLED SHOOT at the farm in their brand new Geodome.
2025 is our first year getting started with mini weddings, elopements and vow renewals so we are just starting to take bookings for the spring blooming season in April 2025 through the summer.
If you would like to be one of our first couples you’ll receive our introductory package rates but please read the details to see if we may be a fit to work together.
About Your Photographer and Venue
Alanna is an experienced wedding photographer and event planner with over 10 years experience photographing weddings. She has an associate’s degree in hospitality management along with several years of experience in high level event planning as an executive assistant.
Cedarlea Farms is owned and operated by Val & Craig and their family. Having moved here with their young family a couple years ago, they are working hard to update this farm into a dreamy homestead. They are eager to share with their community by taking the historical elegance of the handmade cottage and barn, and adding new and exciting things to come that will hopefully allow larger events in the future.
This elopement package is offered by Alanna & Val together as your vendor team
Our elopement packages are suitable for fun loving, go with the flow couples who will help us showcase the potential of this amazing farm, but will also help us iron out the little things as we host our first small gatherings this year.
IE, it’s our first season so it may not be perfect, but it will be fun
and you’ll have beautiful photos.
By receiving this largely discounted package option, we hope that you will enjoy the most amazing and memorable celebration together. We gratefully ask that you allow us to share a little of your love story to help invite more couples to join us in their plans in the next year.
**If you do not wish for your images to be used by me or the farm to help promote this beautiful space, our regular rates will apply, starting at $1800+gst
Elopements & Inquiries
Please reach out and let us know your preferred date, or potential date options for your Vow Renewal or Elopement event at the farm. Elopement package details are available below.
Our custom package is outlined below. We are happy to refer you to other local vendors to pull together the rest of your details, or add on special extras such as decor and seating or a charcuterie picnic in the garden.
Interested in an Engagement Session instead?
Please fill out the form and let me know you would love to do engagement photos with me here. Family portraits are also available on select dates.
