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Romantic outdoor wedding ceremony at Rowena's on the River with mountain backdrop in Fraser Valley
Magical Wedding at Rowena’s on the River
May 27, 2025
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Ocean front elopement with bride and groom
You’re Married! What to Do After Your Wedding Day
April 3, 2025
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Groom on wedding day emotional at the aisle
Wedding Day Dilemma: Choosing Between First Look and Traditional Aisle Walk
May 22, 2024
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Maternity photo in Kate Patersons studio Abbotsford
Capturing the Magic: Abbotsford’s Most Heartwarming Maternity Photoshoot!
January 16, 2024
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Sparkle, Smiles, and Vancouver Love: The Power of Proposal Photography
December 1, 2023
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Maternity photoshoot of husband and wife 1 week before baby was due
Capturing the Beauty of Maternity: A Vancouver and Fraser Valley Guide
October 11, 2023
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Let's freeze this moment in time, together

Kate Paterson | Vancouver BC Wedding Photographer

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Getting ready photos? They’re not just makeup to Getting ready photos? They’re not just makeup touch-ups and dress zips.
They’re the quiet glances, deep breaths, and little moments that mark the shift from “fiancé” to “bride.”

You might wonder—is it really worth capturing these parts of the day?
Here’s my honest take:

PROS:
→ It’s a slow, gentle start to a big day
→ Emotions are fresh and real
→ You’re surrounded by your people—your closest circle
→ The details shine (rings, perfume, florals, heirlooms)

CONS:
→ Honestly? There aren’t many.

If we plan your timeline with intention, this part becomes one of the most meaningful chapters of the day.
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Golden hour just knows how to show up. Sam brought Golden hour just knows how to show up.
Sam brought her calm energy to this session—and watching her with her little one was such a reminder of how much love lives in the in-between moments.

The way she snuggles her babe, the way she laughs—it’s the kind of stuff you’ll never regret capturing.
Motherhood doesn’t slow down, but you can absolutely hit pause like this.
Not every champagne pop goes to plan… and that’s okay 😅

This groom gave it everything—but when the bottle didn’t spray, he improvised (by throwing it out of the bottle lol and honestly, I’m not mad about it. It was hilarious!

Want the spray and the sparkle on your wedding day? 

Here’s your 3-step champagne pop guide for wedding-day magic:
	1	Chill your bottle beforehand (this builds pressure for a good spray).
	2	Loosen the cage and hold the bottle at a 45° angle, away from faces.
	3	Once the cork pops, quickly place your thumb over the opening and give it a gentle shake—just like a garden hose. Instant celebration!

Whether it’s picture-perfect or pure chaos, these are the moments you’ll be laughing about for years.
There’s something so timeless about a woman in h There’s something so timeless about a woman in her wedding gown—before the music plays, before the guests arrive, before the day officially begins.

It’s that quiet space where emotions stir, anticipation builds, and the beauty of this chapter really sinks in.

This bridal session was all of that and more—soft light, still air, and the reminder that being fully present in your day is what makes it unforgettable.

Don’t rush these moments. Let’s give you the space to take it all in, and remember how it felt.

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