We had the pleasure of planning a small waterfall wedding on the Sunshine Coast for Kevin and Michelle at Cliff Gilker Park with a close selection of their family and friends. This intimate affair took place in the heart of nature with a wedding ceremony nestled amongst the trees and next to the Clack Creek waterfall.
About The Park
Cliff Gilker Park is popular with the Sunshine Coast locals due to the expansive trail network that weaves through multiple waterfalls and across creeks with rustic wooden bridges. The park is halfway between Sechelt and Gibsons near the village of Roberts Creek and directly off of Highway 101 with a large parking area and facilities, including bathrooms. The park can get busy on the weekend with local dog walkers, hikers, and families using the sports fields or playground.
The Wedding Ceremony
Kevin and Michelle chose the location along Clack Creek within Cliff Gilker Park because of the great accessibility it offered their guests. The couple had ten guests, including the couple’s close family and friends, join them for this special occasion. Unfortunately, the bride’s sister could not attend the nuptials in person, so she was connected to the ceremony via Facetime.
The ceremony began with Michelle’s father escorting Michelle and their dog Celeste through the lush forest. Melissa at Coastal Weddings & Events designed a custom floral dog collar for Celeste, that paired perfectly with the bridal bouquet. The colours selected for the florals complemented the natural setting of the wedding with lots of green and slight pops of colour, including peach and white.
Kevin and Michelle exchanged their vows underneath a cedar wood wedding ceremony arch laced in white draping and framed by matching florals with the creek in the background. After the intimate ceremony, the couple joined their family and friends in a champagne toast and some photos.
The newlyweds then headed off to do their wedding portraits with Paige Lorraine Photography. Kevin and Michelle removed their shoes and wandered around the moss-covered forest floor and creek bed during their portraits. The two were an adventurous couple and were willing to get a little wet as they explored the base of the Clack Creek waterfall. This made for some truly stunning photos with the waterfall flowing in the background.
Before heading off to Buonos in Gibsons for dinner with their guests, the two celebrated with a petite wedding cake. Nougatine bakery provided this delicious red velvet wedding cake that was decorated with matching florals.
We love how Kevin and Michelle considered their guest experience during their waterfall wedding so that all could enjoy it. From the magical forest ceremony to the breathtaking waterfall portraits this couple was a pleasure to work with!
If you are planning a destination wedding and would like a magical waterfall wedding ceremony be sure to contact us! We would love to bring your destination wedding dreams to life!
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Planning & Florals: Coastal Wedding & Events //Photographer: Paige Lorraine Photography // Cake: Nougatine