Rehearsal Dinner 

B&E Wedding Day

Luckhurst Farm & Distillery 

Ceremony

Sunset Ranch Golf & Country Club

Reception

Brunch

Spring

Our Wedding

We originally met in grade 5 and reconnected in 2020. Through the years we have purchased a townhouse, enjoyed camping and having fun outdoor adventures in the okanagan. Can’t wait to celebrate this big day with all of you :)

A little about us 

Our Story

Photos

Kelsie is a close second cousin to Erika! Her Mom and Erika’s dad are first cousins and their Moms were twins. Kelsie currently resides in Edmonton, is a fellow runner, hiker and teaches tiny humans. 

Kelsie

Jackie survived Edmonton just like Erika did. She also went to MacEwan University and is now an accountant as she resides in Kelowna. Jackie has joined the other girls at Stampede, plays on a variety of sports teams and is a great friend to the couple. 

Jackie 

Since first meeting in high school, Devon has been friends with Braydon for many years. From skiing at local mountains, riding their bikes downhill, and wrenching on cars as a hobby, many good times have been had together!

Devon

First meeting as neighbours, to eventually becoming roommates, Kurt and Braydon have been good friends since 2016. A shared passion for cars has been a big part of their friendship, one that continues to grow year over year!

Kurt 

Wedding Party

Q + A

This hotel is partnered with Sunset Ranch Golf and Country Club. Please see https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/ramada/kelowna-british-columbia/ramada-kelowna-hotel-and-conference-centre/overview?corporate_id=1000072860 for the booking link. Guests book individually with 20%&nbsp;discount applied to the room rate. This is applied to whichever room is available and suits their needs; the discount code is included in the link. The hotel is 11 miles from the golf and country club and features an indoor pool with a hot tub and restaurant! Rooms are furnished with coffee facilities and a refrigerator.

Ramada By Wyndham

Travel

Braydon and Erika are members at Meadow Vista and Priest Creek Winery. Please feel free to try those. There are TONS of wineries, breweries and cideries in Kelowna and Lake country. A few of the Couple’s other favourites are: - Intrigue Winery - Lake Country- Grey Monk - Lake Country- Arrowleaf - Lake Country- Britannia Brewing Co - Lake Country- Vibrant Vines - East Kelowna- Soma Cidery - East Kelowna- Scenic Cidery - Kelowna (Glenmore)-Copper Brewing - Kelowna (Landmark)

Wineries, Breweries, Cideries 

Lots of great golf courses around! If you golf during the week of the wedding we do recommend Sunset Ranch Golf and Country Club. Braydon and Erika also enjoy golfing at Kelowna Springs, Michaelbrook and Shadow Ridge golf courses.

Golf

From Vernon to Kelowna there is the Okanagan Rail Trail.. feel free to start on the trail from any spot! Our personal favourite part is in Lake Country starting at Wood Lake Another classic walk is along Mission Creek parkway which is located in Kelowna A classic Kelowna hike is Knox Mountain (downtown); there is a paved and trail portion of the trail.

Hikes and Walks 

Braydon’s favourite restaurant is Skinny Duke’s Glorious Emporium (Downtown Kelowna) Erika’s favourite food truck is the Spot located at Priest Creek Winery (East Kelowna) Braydon’s favourite coffee spot is Lake Country Radio Cafe Erika’s favourite coffee spot is Bright Jenny’s (Downtown Kelowna)

Erika & Braydon

Erika & Braydon

Registry

In lieu of gifts, we have created a registry for our honeymoon to Greece! Please copy and paste the link below to your favourite browser if you would like to contribute.

https://www.honeyfund.com/site/francis-bader-05-24-2025

Registry

In lieu of gifts, we have created a registry for our honeymoon to Greece! Please copy and paste the link below to your favourite browser if you would like to contribute. https://www.honeyfund.com/site/francis-bader-05-24-2025

In lieu of gifts, we have created a registry for our honeymoon to Greece! Please copy and paste the link below to your favourite browser if you would like to contribute.

https://www.honeyfund.com/site/francis-bader-05-24-2025