And the award for Best Groom Reaction of 2024 goes to… @taylorsjmcguire 🥁🎉 This reaction deserves an Oscar, a standing ovation, and maybe even its own lil highlight reel! 😉💍 Nothing beats capturing pure, unfiltered love like this. ✨
Cue the tissues because this one will hit you right in the feels! 🥹 Who else loves a good emotional groom moment?!
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Bobbie & Taylor
Bobbie & Taylor
On September 7th, 2024, Bobbie & Taylor said “I do” at the beautiful Smith Lake Farm, surrounded by lush Vancouver Island forests, rustic charm, and the kind of love that feels straight out of a country love song. 🌾❤️ Their story spans continents—Taylor from New Zealand, Bobbie from Canada—but fate had a way of bringing these two together, proving that love truly has no borders. 🇦🇺🇨🇦💍
Their wedding day was pure country magic, with cowboy boots, warm golden light, and their beloved pup, Rip, stealing the show as the most adorable little ring bearer. 🐕💍✨From heartfelt vows to an epic barn dance under the stars, every moment was a perfect reflection of who they are—laid-back, adventurous, and always up for a good time.
Here’s to Bobbie & Taylor—the couple who prove that country roads really do lead you home. May their love story be filled with endless joy, unforgettable memories, and plenty of tail wags along the way. Cheers to forever! 🥂🐾✨
Wedding Vendors
Videography: Alyssa Gaiga Productions
Photographer: Penny Hardie Photography
Venue: Smith Lake Farm
Catering: More Eatery
Hair & Makeup: Kayla Rae Hair and Make Up Artist
Florals: The Roe's Garden
Officiant: Wade from Young Hip & Married
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Melissa & Gordon
Melissa & Gordon
Capturing the love stories of strangers is always amazing, but having the opportunity to document a special milestone for a family member is simply PRICELESS!
On August 5th, 2023 my cousin Melissa said "I do" to her Prince Charming (Gordie) in the most magical ceremony Harrison Mills, BC had ever seen. Everything about this day was pure perfection - the dress, the shoes, the florals, the food, and of course the jaw-dropping venue (Rowena's Inn on the River) that encompassed all of the joy and love. You could tell that every detail had so much thought and care behind it. But the real showstopper was the undeniable love between Melissa & Gordie. Just the way these two gazed at each other from across the room left us all in puddles on the floor. SWOOOON!! Now that is true love.
I'm still pinching myself, almost a year later, to make sure this day wasn't just a dream. I'm forever grateful to have been able to document this magical day for Melissa & Gordie. They truly make the most incredible couple and I wish them all the best in their future together as husband and wife.
Cheers to Mr & Mrs Owens! 🥂
Videographer: Alyssa Gaiga Productions
Photographer: Alyssa Gaiga Productions
Venue: Rowena's Inn On the River x Sandpiper Resort
Makeup: Kellsie Bain Makeup x Jayda K Makeup
Florals: Fill It With Flowers Studio
Hair: Beaumont Beauty
Dress: Bisou Bridal x Essence of Australia
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When people ask me “why videography?”… THIS 👏🏼 IS 👏🏼 WHY 👏🏼 Thank you so much to @alex_lapinski & @lucaslapinski for sending me your “first look” at your wedding video. 😭🤍 I am so grateful to have had the opportunity to capture your magical day 🥹✨#wedding #videography #videographer #BC #Canada #Cinematographer #Cinematic #reaction #WestCoast #Photography #BCbride #VancouverIsland #Wildhairandhappyhearts #Buzzfeedweddings #Romantic #GoldenHour #Engagement #Elope #ElopementCollective #AuthenticLoveMag #HeyWildLove #dirtybootsandmessyhair #lifestylephotography #destinationwedding #loveauthentic #weddinginspiration #ThatsDarling #WeddingVideographer #AdventurousLovers #elopementcollective
Dawn & Mike
- Dawn & Mike -
After 15 years together, 4 years of wedding planning, 1 pandemic, and many other obstacles… Mike & Dawn finally tied the knot in a very intimate backyard wedding. 💕 I can’t even begin to put into words just how magical this wedding was! There was so much time and thought put into every detail which made the day so incredibly special. When two souls are made for each other, it’s not only seen but also felt. And let me tell you - Mike & Dawn’s tender love was strongly felt by all of their friends and family as it radiated around them. Despite the long and difficult journey it took to reach the alter, it just goes to show that love truly does conquer all. 🤍
Cheers to Mike & Dawn 🥂✨
Couple: Dawn Elgin & Mike Croonen
Videographer: Alyssa Gaiga Productions
Photographer: McKinnon Photography
Decor: JAM & Co. Luxury Picnics
Makeup: Unbridled Beauty
Hair: The Ironside Salon
Dress: Unbridled Courtenay
Organization/Bridesmaid: Chrissie Bowker Projects
Catering: Cheffanie.ca
Music & AV: Vancouver Island Audio , Rob Bowker and Easystreet Band
Celebrant: Moving Ceremonies with Penny Allport
Photo Booth: Revelry Photo Booth
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After 15 years together, 4 years of wedding planning, 1 pandemic, and many other obstacles… Mike & Dawn finally tied the knot over the weekend in a very intimate backyard wedding. 💍💕 I can’t even begin to put into words just how magical this wedding was! There was so much time and thought put into every detail which made the day so incredibly special. When two souls are made for each other, it’s not only seen but also felt. And let me tell you - Mike & Dawn’s tender love was strongly felt by all of their friends and family as it radiated around them. Despite the long and difficult journey it took to reach the alter, it just goes to show that love truly does conquer all. 🤍Cheers to Mike & Dawn 🥂✨Videographer: @alyssagaigaproductions Photographer: @karenmckinnonphoto Decor: @jamandco.luxury.picnics Makeup: @wildfloweronlocation Hair: @theironsidesalon Organization: @chrissiebowkerprojects Catering: @cheffanie_ca Music & AV: @vancouverislandaudio , Rob Bowker and @easystreetduo Celebrant: @movingceremonies #wedding #videography #videographer #BC #Canada #Cinematographer #Cinematic #HelloBC #WestCoast #Photography #BCbride #VancouverIsland #Wildhairandhappyhearts #Buzzfeedweddings #Romantic #GoldenHour #Engagement #Elope #ElopementCollective #AuthenticLoveMag #HeyWildLove #dirtybootsandmessyhair #lifestylephotography #destinationwedding #loveauthentic #weddinginspiration #ThatsDarling #WeddingVideographer #AdventurousLovers #elopementcollective
#POV: You found a love that is timeless 🤍✨#wedding #videography #videographer #BC #Canada #Cinematographer #Cinematic #HelloBC #WestCoast #AlyssaGaigaProductions #Photography #BCbride #VancouverIsland #Wildhairandhappyhearts #Bleachmyfilm #retro #coolocean #Buzzfeedweddings #CinematicVideo #Romantic #vintage #Engagement #Elope #ElopementCollective #AuthenticLoveMag #HeyWildLove #dirtybootsandmessyhair #lifestylephotography Fairmont Empress
Michael & Emma
- Michael & Emma -
Every moment from this day was simply perfect; filled with endless love, laughter & celebration.🤍✨
Spending the day with these two sweethearts and their loved ones was truly so special. I am so grateful to have been able to experience and capture all of the magical moments - from the first look, to the first dance (and everything in between). Emma Wadeson & Michael Wadeson's special day gave us ALL the romantic feels. I mean come on, look how dang cute they are together!!! 🤍🤍
Wishing the newly weds a huge congratulations once more. Cheers to Emma & Mike! 🥂✨🍾
xoxo
Alyssa
Wedding Whales
After sharing their private vows on the beach at sunset, Morgan & Blake had some unexpected wedding crashers. If this isn’t a sign of good luck then I don’t know what is! So blessed to have been able to capture this magical moment! 🥹✨🐋
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McKenna & Reid
- McKenna & Reid -
Falling in love is truly a magical thing. It's the feeling of finding that person who truly gets you, the real you. The person who looks at you and not only sees their soulmate, but more importantly, their home. That is exactly what McKenna & Reid see in each other and that was clear from the moment Reid watched McKenna walk down the aisle towards him.
Earlier this summer I was given the opportunity to capture all of the magic that surrounded Crown Isle Resort & Golf Community as McKenna & Reid officially tied the knot. It always warms my heart to see young couples say "I do" and embark on their next chapter together, especially those who fit as well as McKenna & Reid do. The tender kisses, entangled fingers and long gazes are proof that these two were truly made for each other.
Cheers to Mr & Mrs Ziegler
Videographer: Alyssa Gaiga Productions
Photographer: Huska photography
Venue: Crown Isle Resort and Golf Community
Florals: Thrifty Foods
DJ: Drop The Needle Entertainment
Officiant: James Latour
Jack & Jane
- Jack & Jane -
The best kind of love is the kind that is not only felt between the couple themselves, but the kind that radiates through to the people around them. That's the kind of love that Jack & Jane share and celebrated on June 4th, 2022 at Laketown Ranch in Lake Cowichan, BC.
When Jane DM'd me to see if I would be interested in filming their wedding, I instantly fell involve with her vision and jumped on the opportunity to capture her and Jack's special day. Little did I know just how special that day would be. Their love story started at SunFest Country Music Festival back in 2016, which is held on the same grounds that they tied the knot and said "I do". I know - it doesn't get any cuter than that!! Jack & Jane fit together better than their names do. From tender kisses to head nods and finger guns, these two are the definition of what it's truly like to marry your best friend.
Cheers to Mr & Mrs Schiltz!
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Videographer: Alyssa Gaiga Productions
Photographer: Kylie Noel Collections
Venue: Laketown Ranch
Caterer: Heaven Scent
Travel Bar: Amble & Sip
Band: Paper Dolls & Jayden Holman Band
Cake/Cupcakes: Cupcakes By Chelsea
Decor: Foraged Fern Rentals & Events
Stationary: Things by Mo
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My kinda art ✨📷
Creating beautiful images and videos that evoke deep emotions and blend romantic vibes with a moody, cinematic aesthetic.
