Tofino, a small town located on the western coast of Vancouver Island, is known for its rugged and breathtaking natural beauty. It was the perfect location for Ariana and Colin’s beach elopement! The sound of the waves crashing onto the shore and the misty point looming in the distance make for a moody and mystical atmosphere. It’s no surprise then, that this beautiful location has become a popular spot for couples seeking a nature-filled, romantic and elevated elopement. The untamed wilderness and serene beaches make it a perfect setting for an intimate and private ceremony. For those looking for a one-of-a-kind wedding experience, a moody beach elopement in Tofino is a dream come true! Come check out more of Ariana and Colin’s romantic and moody elopement on Vancouver Island.

The Intimate Details From Ariana + Colin’s Beach Elopement in Tofino

The Beginning of their Beach Elopement

Ariana + Colin had planned to elope in Scotland, but timing is everything and plans fell through. They were hoping for a classic gloomy day in Tofino. They wanted to bring those raw, cozy, moody vibes to the far west coast of Vancouver Island for their beach elopement. On their wedding day, they woke up at Pacific Sands Beach Resort to a blustery but gloriously sunny day, rare weather for Tofino in the fall! They got ready together before we kicked Colin out do do up Ariana’s dress before their first look. They met down on the sand between the rocks to have Colin’s first look. Colin already knew Ariana had designed her own bespoke black dress. When asked what he thought the dress would look like, Colin just replied, “it’s gorgeous” (aaand that it had some lace and a slit, which he NAILED).

During Their Scotland Inspired Elopement in Tofino

Afterward, they held their ceremony right there with just themselves, their pup Echo, a local officiant and myself to witness. Their vows spoke to how their lives are filled with each other’s love. It was a truly unique and totally aligned celebration of their love. After the ceremony, we took all our excitement and adventured all over the cove. We walked down Sunset Trail, it’s wooden path carved beautifully with the names of other couples who celebrated there. The end of the path opened up on Pettinger Point — with huge, craggy rocks, the closest one blanketed in green. I hit me immediately that in this place, I could bring a taste of Scotland to them!

The Ending to a Beautiful Day

Echo the dog chased them into the photos and they both just looked so dang stoked. We continued on down onto the rocks to dig into their apple-maple vegan cake from Edible Flours. The had a private view of the paragliders in Cox Bay. As the sun lowered and bathed the shore in golden light, we returned, cake, cameras and pup in hand to the beach steps from their suite so they could frolic, dance and celebrate together on the sand. As we walked back to their suite to warm up, they couldn’t wait to get comfy, light a fire and order burgers. Their perfect wedding night!

Love From Ariana and Colin from their Moody Elopement Day

“You made us feel confident and comfortable while reminding us that nothing else mattered that day except for us and what we wanted and that was amazing. Thank you so much for everything.”

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