Elopement Guide

Credit: Jen McLeod

All you need to know to get started

Each package include all the essentials to ensure a stress-free and memorable wedding, elopement or vow renewal, whilst still allowing you to add on extra optional services if needed. By only working with trusted suppliers that are great at what they do, I ensure that everything runs as smoothly as possible on your wedding day.

Step 1:

Choose a Photographer


I only work with local people who know and and love this incredible area. Check out this list of amazing photographers, ready to capture every detail of your special day.

Looking for videography too?


Videography is not included in the package but can be arranged.

  • Ceremony only - audio recorded - $800 - (up to 30min coverage)
  • Cinematic video of the full elopement - no audio recorded - $1700 (Up to 4h coverage)
  • Cinematic video of the full elopement - audio recorded - $2200 (Up to 4h coverage)

Step 2: Flowers

As part of your elopement package, and based on your floral inspiration and taste, we will arrange one of the below floral options:

  • One bouquet and one boutonniere
  • Two boutonnieres
  • Two small bridal posies

You are welcome to also order extras like a flower crown or extra flowers for your hair...

Want to go green? Ask us about our seasonal locally grown flowers. Please note that additional charge may apply for specialty flowers.

Image of a bride holding a flower bouquet

Credit: Jen McLeod

Step 3: The Cake

A small wedding cake for 2 people will be included with your elopement package. While each flavour has slight variation, the elopement cakes are four layers of buttery sponge cake with silky smooth Italian meringue buttercream generously nestled in between. ​

Lemon Yuzu - Available GF and/or VF


Pistachio Raspberry Rose - Available in GF


Salted Caramel - Available GF and/or VF


Salted Caramel & chocolate - Available GF and/or VF


The Bon-Bon (cookies & cream) - Available GF or VF(either or, not both)


Earl Grey Vanilla - Available GF and/or VF


Chocolat Chocolat ! - Available GF and/or VF



*NB(1): It is also possible to substitute for a meat & platter

*NB(2): Two tier cakes are available for at additional cost.

Picture of a cake

Step 4: The Location Of The Ceremony

Big Beach

Located a short walk from town at the foot of Matterson Drive in Ucluelet, this beach has a sheltered picnic area, warm sandy beach, volcanic rocks and access to the Wild Pacific Trail.

  • Location: Ucluelet
  • Type: Beach
  • Access: Easy
  • Capacity: Unlimited
  • Privacy: Medium

Browns Beach

After a short forest walk on the Wild Pacific Trail the cove emerges on the edge of cliffs. Sheltered beach, volcanic rocks, Browns beach is ideal for an intimate ceremony.

  • Location: Ucluelet
  • Type: Beach/Cove
  • Access: 5 min walking
  • Capacity: 10
  • Privacy: Intimate

South Beach

The South Beach Trail follows along the Pacific Ocean shoreline and offers stunning views of unique, rugged rock formations and foamy waves crashing on the beach. This 1km trail descends through a thick forest and arrives at a beach made out of shells and black sand that features striking rock formations, which help create some memorable (and massive) scenes of wild ocean spray from the sheer force of the oncoming waves.

Additional vendors hiking time : $250

  • Location: Near Ucluelet
  • Type: Beach/Cove
  • Access: 10 min walking
  • Capacity: 10
  • Privacy: Intimate

Tonquin Beach

Tonquin offers white sand, sheltered coves and stunning sunsets. With its westerly exposure, Tonquin has the advantage of full sun throughout the day. Continuing along the trail at the top of the stairs will lead to the Lighthouse Trail, which weaves through the forest along the scenic coastline.

  • Location: Tofino
  • Type: Sandy Beach
  • Access: 5 min walking
  • Capacity: 15
  • Privacy: Medium

Tonquin Rainforest

The Rainforest of Tonquin offers the perfect intimate location for your elopement. Continuing along the trail at the top of the stairs will lead to the Lighthouse Trail, which weaves through the forest along the scenic coastline.

  • Location: Tofino
  • Type: Forest
  • Access: 10 min walking
  • Capacity: 10
  • Privacy: Medium

rainforest picture

Step 5: Add On Services

Bridal hair and makeup service
$550
In-suite bridal hair and makeup service
$600
Guest hair and makeup service
$350
Wedding arbour + drape rental
$350
Wedding arbour rental + flower arrangement matching your bouquet style
$650
Live musician
$300
Private chef or Private catering
starting at $1200
Luxury picnic set up
$400
Bridal flower crown
(ask for a quote)
Guest boutonniere
$45
Dog flower corsage
$90
Single tier cake from Zoe's Bakery
$70
Single-tier cake from Ouest Artisan Patisserie
$70
Meat & Cheese platter for 2
$70
Luxury beach picnic (Ucluelet only)
starting at $450
Additional 1 hour of photography coverage
starting at $650
Helicopter bridal pictures
must have minimum of 2hours of photography booked
starting at $2000
Elopement Cinematic video (no vows recorded)
$1700
Elopement Cinematic video (with vows recorded)
$2200

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Credit: Paul Levy

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