Scott and Marissa's wedding in Surrey, British Columbia

The story of our wedding

Firstly, Our engagement on October 8, 2022, was a moment I’ll never forget. Scott surprised me with a proposal on the beach in White Rock at sunset after taking me to The Boathouse Restaurant, creating the most romantic setting imaginable. He had arranged for a photographer to capture the entire moment, which made it even more special. The ring he had designed for me was absolutely beautiful, and I was in awe of how thoughtful and personal it was. But the real surprise came when my parents saw the box the ring came in. To their amazement, it was from the exact same jewellery company where they had purchased their wedding rings back in 1986. Ten, our wedding rehearsal day landed on August 9, 2024 - which also happened to be my parents wedding anniversary when they were married August 9, 1986. It felt like such a beautiful connection between our two families and added even more magic to an already unforgettable day.

Our wedding day, August 10, was truly a dream come true. The warm, sunny summer day set the perfect backdrop for our celebration at Northview Golf and Country Club, surrounded by 100 of our closest family and friends. I spent the morning getting ready with my mom and best girlfriends at my house, sharing laughs, love, and excitement. The first look we had in front of a beautiful waterfall was such a special moment, marking the beginning of a day filled with emotions and joy. Our ceremony, held in a stunning enchanted garden, felt like something out of a fairy tale, surrounded by all of our loved ones. The reception that followed was full of love and laughter, and one of the highlights was our first dance. We had choreographed it ourselves and practiced for weeks—it was a perfect, unforgettable moment. The entire day felt like a beautiful blur of love, fun, and magic that we’ll remember for the rest of our lives.