• About
  • Advertise
    • Email
    • Facebook
    • Instagram
    • Pinterest

Praise Wedding

  • Engagement
    • Engagement Photos
    • Rings
    • Proposals
  • Wedding
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Circle of Honor
    • Photography
    • Décor & Flowers
    • Creative Ideas
    • Themes
    • Food + Drink
    • Real Weddings
      • Real Weddings
      • Engagement Photos
      • Styled Shoot
    • Interviews
    • Top Vendors
    • Giveaway & Deals
  • Family
    • Gifts & Gatherings
    • Stylish Living
    • Honeymoon + Travel
    • Maternity
    • Baby + Kids
    • Family Photography
  • SHOP
  • Engagement
    • Engagement Photos
    • Rings
    • Proposals
  • Wedding
    • Fashion & Beauty
    • Circle of Honor
    • Photography
    • Décor & Flowers
    • Creative Ideas
    • Themes
    • Food + Drink
    • Real Weddings
      • Real Weddings
      • Engagement Photos
      • Styled Shoot
    • Interviews
    • Top Vendors
    • Giveaway & Deals
  • Family
    • Gifts & Gatherings
    • Stylish Living
    • Honeymoon + Travel
    • Maternity
    • Baby + Kids
    • Family Photography
  • SHOP

Vancouver Creative Rustic Wedding from Tomasz Wagner

August 21, 2013

We are head over heels in love with Kamelli & Chris’ creative, rustic affair.  Weddings like this are the reason we fell in love with weddings in the first place.  The beautiful DIY details, personalized designs, gorgeous fresh flowers, and magical moment after another, all captured in breathtaking images by the talented Tomasz Wagner.  This wedding is just downright darling from start to finish.  Soak yourself in Kamelli & Chris’ gorgeous wedding story below illustrated by these story-telling, captivating photos.

 

Tomasz Wagner-Kamelli and Chris-01

 

Wedding planning and designs

When Chris and Kamelli started planning their wedding with the help of All & Sundry Collective, they knew that they wanted a small, simple daytime wedding and that The Britannia Heritage Shipyard was the perfect location, as Richmond, BC is a place near and dear to both their hearts.

 
Tomasz Wagner-Kamelli and Chris-02

 

Their budget was small, but the bride and her friends did a lot of thrifting and worked late into the night on DIY projects such as the pennants, chair ribbons, table runners, and cake-toppers to add those extra touches that made the event so special.

 

Tomasz Wagner-Kamelli and Chris-03

 

All & Sundry had connections with a local urban farmer and was able to secure buckets of wildflowers for the floral arrangements, including the brideʼs favourite sweet pea flowers, which not only look beautiful, but smell amazing and made the bouquets the talk of the reception!

 

Tomasz Wagner-Kamelli and Chris-04

 

After a short (but sweet!) civil ceremony, everyone dined on a late lunch of organic sandwiches and salads, followed by a dessert buffet of assorted cakes, handmade marshmallows, and fruit from the local farmerʼs market, and proceeded to make merry, take photos at the polaroid photo booth supplied by photographer Tomasz Wagner of Mananetwork, and have an all around smashing good time!

 

Tomasz Wagner-Kamelli and Chris-06

 

Thoughts from the photographer

Tomasz Wagner: This rustic wedding was one of the most beautiful events I’ve ever attended. 45 guests assembled at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard and Chinese Bunkhouse for the wedding of Kamelli and Chris.

All of our teams—wedding photography, wedding videography by Mananetwork Films, and Polaroid Photobooth—documented the afternoon wedding.

I know for a fact that a lot of work and creative energy went into personalizing the wedding. It was interesting to witness: most of the brainstorming took place via phone and email chains between the Alberta-based bride (Kamelli) and her Vancouver-based Maid of Honour (Amy) and when July rolled around, the two of them gathered their friends from high school for an intense 3 weeks of DIY magic-mayhem. In my living room.

Nearly everything in use for the wedding decor-wise was thrifted, borrowed, or hand-crafted. Kamelli and Amy were inventive with their use of fabrics and glass and resourceful with their hung decorations and smaller decor items. For example, a good amount of the flowers and herbs used in the rustic floral arrangements was grown by Kamelli’s mother and Amy; in keeping with their commitment to local, sustainable, and budget-friendly options, the rest of the floral was sourced from a local organics grocer and urban farmer, Farmers on 57th.

I noticed that their design aesthetic worked really well with the heritage venue, not to mention that they had a unconventional way of doing things that simply worked. For anyone who knows them, it’s not surprising that the creative brains behind the shared blog, A Bushel and Peck, have started a new business that allows clients to enjoy their unique way of approaching projects, namely events.

 

Tomasz Wagner-Kamelli and Chris-05

 

About the photographer – Tomasz Wagner

Tomasz Wagner: What I believe is a wedding can be captured in a way that’s organic, creative, and interesting. I’m a photographer because I’m also a storyteller. What intrigues me about wedding photography is the art of telling a truth about the moments behind the subjects, mood, and emotions of a wedding.

Our photo and video services offer all-day coverage so we can be part of this incredible day, documenting it’s unraveling. When I spend a day learning about a couple, I leave at the end of the night happy knowing that I’ve made some new friends in the process.

 
Tomasz Wagner-Kamelli and Chris-07

 

Check out their  lovely wedding video made by Tomasz Wagner Mananetwork!

 

 

 

Find the photographer:

Tomasz Wagner’s Website   |   Facebook   |   E-mail

 

Wedding Vendor Information:

Wedding Planner: All & Sundry   |   Photographer: Tomasz Wagner   |   Videographer: Tomasz Wagner Mananetwork FILMS   |   Bride’s Dress: Rachel Gilbert via Net-A-Porter   |   Groom’s Suit: JCrew Ludlow Suit in Italian Chino   |   Bridesmaids: Club Monaco   |   Best Man: JCrew   |   Flowers: Farmers on 57th, Whole Foods Market Cambie, and the Mother of the Bride’s backyard – all arrangements created by All & Sundry   |   Decor: Chair ribbons, burlap table runners, string globes, cake toppers, pennants, and signs were all handmade by All & Sundry  |  Location: Chinese Bunkhouse at the Britannia Heritage Shipyard  |  Caterer: Whole Foods Market Cambie  |  Dessert: Marshmallows from Butter Bakery, Cakes from Whole Foods Market Cambie, and fresh berries from the local farmer’s market

 

 

You May Also Like

  • 26 Beautiful Pre-Wedding Bridal Photos You Don’t Want to Miss!

  • Build Your Very Own Wedding Dress! 17 Stylish Chic Bridal Separates!

  • 30 Creative Things You Need to Throw an Awesome Bridal Shower!

Let’s Connect

latest on praise

  • 6 Purposeful Engagement Gifts That Will Wow Any Couple

    When someone you love gets engaged, you want to gift them something that’s just as thoughtful as the ... Read More

    6 Purposeful Engagement Gifts That Will Wow Any Couple
  • The Best Wedding Templates You Can DIY (That Look Totally Custom)

    Planning a wedding means juggling a million details—and let’s be real, not everyone has time (or ... Read More

    The Best Wedding Templates You Can DIY (That Look Totally Custom)
  • The Sweetest Black Friday Finds for Lovebirds

    Lovebirds, rejoice—Black Friday is here, and we’ve done the legwork for you! From swoon-worthy ... Read More

    The Sweetest Black Friday Finds for Lovebirds

Latest on Praise

6 Purposeful Engagement Gifts That Will Wow Any Couple

6 Purposeful Engagement Gifts That Will Wow Any Couple

The Best Wedding Templates You Can DIY (That Look Totally Custom)

The Best Wedding Templates You Can DIY (That Look Totally Custom)

The Sweetest Black Friday Finds for Lovebirds

The Sweetest Black Friday Finds for Lovebirds

Trending Now: Blush Bridal Look

Trending Now: Blush Bridal Look

Favorite Shops



Your Dream Wedding Starts Here!

1.

Get Inspired

Read Online Magazine

2.

Find Vendors

See Our Top Artists

3.

Shop

Get Creative Products

4.

Gallery

Find Photo Inspiration

Copyright © 2025 · Praise Wedding Online Magazine