Why Canada?

Well, a big UK wedding AND a honeymoon wasn't really an option - not to mention the fact that our somewhat complex family groupings don't lend themselves to a traditional 'big day'!

So, we settled fairly early on on leaving the country for the main event and having a party when we get back.

Neither of us do very well in the heat, and I didn't really fancy sunburn and mossie bites as key features of my wedding 'look', so we've chosen a place with a cooler climate that offers lots of outdoor activities, great food and wine and classy accommodation - the West Coast of Vancouver Island, British Columbia.