Bride and groom, Serena and Will, initially had other plans for their wedding day, but when their destination wedding plans fell through they decided on a last minute “surprise” elopement at Sanctuary Gardens. While the weather may not be quite as temperate in British Columbia as it is in Mexico, we can certainly see why they fell in love with this venue – and view – in the heart of the Okanagan. Alexandra Kurta Photography captured the couple’s celebration of love, as they exchanged vows and shared a celebratory champagne toast with their closest friends and family. While it may have been an intimate guest list, there ended up being a few extra unexpected guests, thanks to a visit from some local wildlife!
From the Photographer:
![Sanctuary Gardens BC Wedding Venue, BC Summer Elopement, bc wedding inspiration, Summer Elopement at Sanctuary Gardens](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_Ceremony-13.jpg)
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![wedding ring exchange, wedding bands, wedding ring box](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_Ceremony-20.jpg)
![Sanctuary Gardens BC Wedding Venue, BC Summer Elopement, bc wedding inspiration, Summer Elopement at Sanctuary Gardens](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_Ceremony-33.jpg)
![Minimalist Elopement Style, simple elopement wedding, summer wedding inspiration](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_Ceremony-31.jpg)
![Minimalist Elopement Style, simple elopement wedding, summer wedding inspiration, wedding portraits](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_Ceremony-10.jpg)
![Minimalist Elopement Style, simple elopement wedding, summer wedding inspiration, Summer Elopement at Sanctuary Gardens](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_Ceremony-9.jpg)
![Minimalist Elopement Style, simple elopement wedding, summer wedding inspiration](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_MrMrs-65.jpg)
![wedding bands, wedding rings, silver wedding bands](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_MrMrs-71.jpg)
![Minimalist Elopement Style, simple elopement wedding, summer wedding inspiration, wedding portraits](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_MrMrs-70.jpg)
![intimate elopement with family and friends, summer wedding inspiration](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_Ceremony-60.jpg)
![intimate elopement with family and friends, summer wedding inspiration, wedding portraits](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_Ceremony-56.jpg)
![intimate elopement with family and friends, summer wedding inspiration](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_Ceremony-65.jpg)
![intimate elopement with family and friends, summer wedding inspiration, champagne toast](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_Ceremony-62.jpg)
![intimate elopement with family and friends, summer wedding inspiration](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_Ceremony-54.jpg)
![Minimalist Elopement Style, simple elopement wedding, summer wedding inspiration](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_MrMrs-8.jpg)
![Minimalist Elopement Style, simple elopement wedding, summer wedding inspiration](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_MrMrs-28.jpg)
![Minimalist Elopement Style, simple elopement wedding, summer wedding inspiration, wedding portraits](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_MrMrs-23.jpg)
![Minimalist Elopement Style, simple elopement wedding, summer wedding inspiration](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_MrMrs-20.jpg)
![Minimalist Elopement Style, simple elopement wedding, summer wedding inspiration](https://brontebride.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/WillSerena_Elopement_MrMrs-36.jpg)
All Vendors: Photography: Alexandra Kurta Photography // Venue: Sanctuary Gardens // Hair & Makeup: Allure by Tanin Nicole // Officiant: Naihomi Carswell
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