You Have to See This Canadian Wedding — It's in a Cave!

The morning of the wedding was cold and rainy, so Paige and her bridesmaids had to stay close to keep warm while getting ready. She said, "We had to get ready in a cabin without heat, so we were all huddled around a small space heater!"

The groom and groomsmen got ready in their cabin.

The bride and her bridesmaids admired the bridal look right after Paige put on her gown.

Paige's dad walked her down the aisle, which was a very rustic path to the tunnel opening. She recalls, "It was a loooong aisle! And I tripped at one point, but I don't think anyone saw!"

Paige and Kelvin had seven flower girls in dresses of all different colors, like wildflowers in a field!

The ceremony took place in Midway, British Columbia, a little town two hours from where both Paige and Kelvin grew up. "We spent a lot of time taking trips out there while we were dating and engaged, and it is incredibly beautiful," says Paige. "It felt like the perfect place, and I had known for a long time that I wanted to get married there." 

The reception was back in Kelowna, so guests had to make the two-hour drive both ways. Paige recalls, "We were so grateful for their willingness to do it for us!  It made for a truly unique and wonderful day!"

Paige adored her dress and her bright bouquet.

The ceremony was stunning with the cave-like tunnel behind the couple.

Champagne and snacks followed the ceremony.

Paige and Kelvin shared a sweet moment after the ceremony. Paige offers advice for other brides-to-be: "Keep everything in perspective. Something is bound to go wrong, but it's not about all the details (even though they consume your life!); it's about you and your husband-to-be. Nothing can take that away from you."  

Paige and Kelvin posed with Kelvin's family.

The happy couple posed with Paige's family.

Paige and Kelvin posed with the wedding party, who the bride calls "our favorite people in the world."

The tunnel behind the couple at the ceremony was all lit up with candles in mason jars.

Paige and Kelvin stood atop rocks to say their vows.

It stopped raining just long enough for the guests to stay dry during the ceremony but came back during postceremony picture time. Paige says, "The rain returned, but there was no dampening our spirits! We just kept on taking pictures; the scenery was too good to pass up!"

It rained for several days leading up to the wedding, and the road to the ceremony sight was washed out just days before the big day. Luckily, Paige's parents came to the rescue. Paige recalls, "My amazing parents drove out to assess the damage and come up with a plan. We warned people to drive 4x4 vehicles if possible and to dress for the weather rather than the occasion. It was a very stressful couple of days!"

The reception tent was beautifully decorated with the help of many family and friends.

Here's a shot of the reception's vintage rustic look, with an antique sofa and old barn wood tables. Paige says, "As a couple we were involved in as many of the details as possible, and in the end, we felt like the day represented who we are, which was important to us."

These pulled pork sliders were served during dinner.

To mix things up during the reception, Paige and Kelvin played the "shoe game" with flags, which Paige says was a major hit when they had their parents play it with them.

Paige and Kelvin's first dance was to Lady Antebellum's "Can't Take My Eyes Off You."

Even with unpredictable weather, the day was enjoyed by all. Paige says, "Everyone had a great time dancing the night away. It couldn't have been a more perfect day!"

After the wedding, Paige and Kelvin flew off to St. Maarten in the Caribbean for their honeymoon. "Neither of us had ever been to any of the small Caribbean islands, and we thought it was a good opportunity," Paige explains. "It was a great adventure!"