Wedding
Sacha & Brandon · An August Wedding at the Empress Hotel in Victoria
Sacha and Brandon's August wedding at the famous Empress Hotel in Downtown Victoria was the kind of day that makes the job easy. Bright summer light all afternoon, an effortlessly cool couple, and a venue so photogenic that every corner was a portrait waiting to happen.
We started the day with getting ready at the Empress itself — Sacha and her bridesmaids in one of the upstairs suites, Brandon and his groomsmen in another. The light through the tall windows was unreal, and we got some of my favourite getting-ready shots of the year right there. The ceremony was in one of the hotel's smaller, more intimate rooms — understated and elegant, exactly what they wanted — and then everyone moved upstairs for the reception: dinner, speeches, and dancing.
The Empress's classic architecture does a lot of the work for you, and Sacha and Brandon's easygoing energy made the whole day feel effortless. Super easy wedding, everyone was so nice, and the venue just kept giving.
Sacha and Brandon — thank you for the easy, fun day and for letting us be part of it. The Empress is a special venue and you two made it look even better. To anyone reading: if you're planning a wedding in Victoria, the Empress is worth a serious look. Get in touch.