Weddings & Elopements

This styled elopement, created and captured by Rae Connell, showcases the intimate space couples hold in the morning after their wedding celebrations have ended.

Traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony wedding with family and friends at the Tin Poppy Retreat in the North Okanagan Shuswap.

There was no formal engagement—just a mutual decision to take the next step together. Our wedding continued in that non-traditional spirit. We focused on creating an intimate experience that was vibrant, relaxed, and full of love.

Brittany and Cody’s fall wedding at Tin Poppy Retreat was a breathtaking celebration set against a tapestry of golden hills and turning leaves.

Tucked away in the rolling hills of British Columbia, surrounded by forest and the sweet scent of summer blooms, Tin Poppy Retreat set the scene for a love story rooted in simplicity and deep connection.

Backlit by the soft light of sunset, their ceremony site naturally reflected rustic elegance. Wild blooms, simple artistry, and sustainable decor drawn from the retreat’s gardens lent the day a quiet authenticity—unposing, unfussy, unforgettable.

At 3:30, the rain had just begun. We were grateful for it, because of the recent fires. However, as you can see, it means everything was soaked in the pouring rain. I moved on to the dress, rings and details.

An elopement at the Tin Poppy in the beautiful, whimsical Larch Hills of British Columbia. 

Valentines day is the most perfect day for an elopement! Ashley & Bryan chose the Tin Poppy Retreat as the location for their intimate ceremony, with just their daughter and pup to share the moment with.

Michelle & Aaron chose the Tin Poppy Retreat in Salmon Arm as the location for their intimate elopement. As well as close family members and friends, the couple had their two pups as an integral part of their day.