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Dave + Leah Wedding || Okanagan BC

November 1, 2022
Photography  ·  Wedding

Dave + Leah’s Okanagan Wedding over looking Kalamalka Lake

This was one of the most anticipated weddings I’ve ever had the pleasure of being a part of. 
Leah and Dave have been together for 20 years and have two beautiful children together and like life has a way of doing, after Dave originally proposed to Leah, it continued to grow every single day and the wedding plans didn’t come to life until the last few years.

Dave told Leah, jokingly, that if they were to get married that she would need to propose to her. So when she decided that she wanted to make this vow to Dave she purchased a ring for him and proposed to him one morning. With tears in his eyes and his heart filled with emotion they made the commitment then and there to plan their perfect wedding!

So in front of their two children, friends and family, Dave and Leah married overlooking the Kalamalka lake in the Okanagan in one of the most touching ceremonies I’ve been able to be a part of. Leah thought of everything when it came to planning the perfect day, from a time capsual filled with a bottle of their favorite tequila and love notes to a family painting that the 4 of them painted together during their ceremony. It was truly amazing!!

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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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