December 2017 - Jessica Zais Photography

Summerhill Pyramid Winery in Kelowna, BC is one of my favourite wedding venues in the Okanagan and it’s always such a pleasure to shoot at this rustic, elegant venue. I love the way nature and vines are allowed to express themselves on this property. No overly groomed lawns or overly trimmed bushes. There is a realness and a slight wildness here that I crave to photograph.

I clicked with Pamela and Neil from the get go. They gave me tips for an upcoming Ireland trip and we gushed over our love of travel. I loved their positivity and easy-going vibe. Pamela was a bundle of enthusiastic joy as she got ready for her wedding. Her excitement over seeing her bouquet by Classic Creations and finished makeup and hair by Jenny Mckinney and Inspirado Designs had me grinning from ear to ear and fed my inspiration. When Neil saw Pamela for their first look, he gave one of the absolute sweetest reactions and they were like two kids waking up on Christmas morning.

Kaitlyn Ellis Events did such a wonderful job with planning and decor and everything came together perfectly. I’m so happy for Pamela and Neil and hope to meet them for a pint in Ireland someday. ; D
Pamela’s Grandma, Mom and Dad seeing her in her dress for the first time. Pamela’s over-the-moon reaction to her amaaazing bouquet by Classic Creations. Oh my goodness. I was gaga over those white anemones! 1st look! I teared up from how happy and excited they were. This flower girl sampling her bouquet had me cracking up. Such a cutie. And as you can see from the photo on the right , the adults were eating flower petals too. ; D It’s like one of those “spot the difference” cartoons. hehe.