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Nicole and Tom’s Okanagan vineyard wedding: Evolve Cellars, Summerland

I’ll never forget Nicole and Tom’s Okanagan vineyard wedding in Summerland, BC.
It was an absolutely incredible location with one of the most breathtaking backdrops I’ve ever seen for a wedding. Evolve Cellars immediately hit my all time favourite list for venues. Add Nicole and Tom into the mix alongside their families, and wham bam boom! This vineyard wedding is one of my favourite weddings ever. I photographed Nicole’s sister’s wedding a few years back and I immediately fell in love with the entire clan.
“Who the f*ck is Pam?!” (Please read Nicole’s answers to see what this is referring to…you might just pee your pants).
When I sat down to share the photos from this wedding I was gonna pair them with some long blog post – then I realized that Nicole’s answers to my questions sum up this couple perfectly.
I love how these two met while Nicole was on a blind date with another guy and realized the man of her dreams was sitting at the bar. No hard feelings from the “blind date guy”…especially since Nicole and Tom are now married.
1. How did you two meet? We met in Calgary… I was on a blind date and ended up chatting with Tom, the English accent was all it took!
2. Did you know right away that he/she would be the one? YES
3. Do you fart in front of each other? Tom is a trumpet. Farts constantly even in his sleep.
4. Who gets up faster in the morning? I’m in the best mood when I wake up. Tom needs coffee and minimal talking till he’s fully awake
5. What was your biggest most meaningless fight? (E.g. Fighting about something weird, like whether the sound you hear outside is a cow or not…this may have actually happened to me and my girlfriend.) That time I found a Starbucks cup in his truck with the name “Pam” on it. I said, “Who the f*ck is Pam?!” Then he realized he grabbed the wrong drink at Starbucks
6. How did you choose Evolve Cellars vineyard for your wedding? Drove out to the Okanagan and fell in love immediately when we pulled up to the winery in Summerland.
7. Why did you choose me?  Because you did Carmen’s wedding and you were so much fun!
8. What was your favourite moment of the day? Dancing!
9. What was(were) your favourite image(s) from the day? After the ceremony in the vineyard when the sun was going down. So beautiful.
Well, I’m trying not to crack up over here. I hope you enjoy these images from Nicole and Tom’s Okanagan vineyard wedding. If you want to see another badass wedding I shot in British Columbia, check out Kelly and Tariq’s wedding in Whistler here! Also, make sure to check out some of the links to the fantastic vendors below.
Lake Okanagan vineyard wedding at Evolve Cellars, Summerland, BC.. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Wedding gift wrapped with twine. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Gold wedding rings sitting on jeans. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Black and white wedding prep, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Black and white bride prep, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Black and white hands of grandma and baby before wedding. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Black and white portrait of bridesmaid at hotel. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Black and white portrait of bride before the wedding. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Groom's brown Oxfords shoes on chair. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Black and white portrait as groom puts on shoes. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Black and white shot of groomsmen before wedding. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Navy suit for the groom. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
White sandals for bride at Okanagan vineyard wedding, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Mother of the bride helps with the dress. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride's hands holding delicate wedding dress belt. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Father and bride hug before the wedding. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Back shot of bride walking down the stairs with boquet. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Groom waits on balcony before wedding in the Okanatgan. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Back shot of bride and bridesmiads walking through treelined path with boquets. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride and groom embrace during first look. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride cries after first look. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride and groom stand at the shore of Lake Okanagan between willow trees. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride and groom walk to the limo. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride smiles in the limo. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Evolve Cellars vineyard wedding overlooking Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC.. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Wedding guest arrives at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Wedding guests at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Wedding guests at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Musician plays guitar to greet wedding guests at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Groom waits at the alter at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride arrives with parents at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Groom and father of the bride shake hands at the alter at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Panoramic view of the wedding at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Black and white portrait of bride gazing at groom at the alter at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bridal party at the alter at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Wedding guests during the ceremony at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride and groom kiss at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Black and white photo of bride and groom walking down the aisle at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride and groom walk down the aisle after the ceremony at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Wedding guests leave the ceremony at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Boquet on barrel at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride and groom walk through the vineyard at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride and groom hug in the vineyard at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Groom kisses the bride in the vineyard at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride and groom embrace at sunset at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride and groom embrace at sunset at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride and groom kiss at sunset at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride and groom embrace at sunset at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Groom lifts the bride for a kiss at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride and groom walk through the vineyard at sunset at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Table decor at the reception at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Wedding favor at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Wedding guests at the reception at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride and groom at the reception at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride's parents at the reception at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bridesmaids speech during the reception at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Groom and mother laughing at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride hugs guests at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride and grooms first dance overlooking the vineyards at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride and grooms first dance overlooking the vineyards at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride and grooms first dance overlooking Lake Okanagan at Evolve Cellars Vineyard, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Groom and mother dancing at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Wedding guests at the reception at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Wedding guests dance at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Wedding guests dancing under string lights at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Bride and groom talk a sunset walk at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.
Wedding guests dancing the night away at Evolve Cellars Vineyard on Lake Okanagan, Summerland, BC. Destination wedding photographer Brent Calis.

Check out the wicked vendors below

Venue: Evolve Cellars 
Planner: Nicole!!!
Dress: Purchased from Pearl&Dot
Suit: Purchased from O’Connors
Flowers: Simply Floral
Cake: Sweet Charlie’s
Makeup: Dana England 
Hair: Kathryn Ramsay

 

 

 

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