American Creek Lodge

Wedding Day

Summer

Timeline

Ceremony

3:30 - 4:00 pm

Cocktails & Snacks

4:00 - 5:30 pm

Reception 

5:30 pm - 12:30 am

Our Wedding

In the world of swipes and profiles, Natalia and Patrick's love story began with a simple like of a photo. Their initial conversations transformed into a symphony of shared laughter, late-night conversations, and the discovery of a love unlike any other that they had experienced. The spark was undeniable and they soon found themselves planning their first adventure together only three weeks into knowing each other. Their chosen adventure? A camping trip with all of Patrick's closest friends. Three weeks might have seemed like a short time, but they took a leap of faith and are so happy that they did! Those two days of camping were seamless and their interactions were natural as if they had known each other for months. As they sat by the campfire and shared stories together, they started to build the foundation of their love story. Natalia and Patrick introduced each other to one another's worlds, meeting family and friends who quickly embraced the authenticity of their connection. The meeting of their dogs, Harley, Winnie, and Fitz, was a delightful chaos of wagging tails and playful barks, signaling the beginning of a shared family. The decision to move in together marked a significant milestone. They transformed a house into a home, creating a haven filled with love and laughter. Their daily lives became a dance of shared responsibilities and stolen kisses, solidifying the notion that they were each other's home and safe place. Embracing a spirit of adventure, Natalia and Patrick have started to explore the world together. Their journey has taken them on many adventures such as Savary Island with Patrick's family and travelling to Portugal where Natalia was able to show Patrick around her home country. They wandered through cobblestone streets, tasted local food, and created memories that would last a lifetime. The pinnacle of their love story unfolded during a photoshoot. As they posed against a breathtaking mountain backdrop, Patrick dropped to one knee holding a ring and asked “Will you marry me?” Natalia, in a moment of pure surprise as she turned around, exclaimed a few words of prophanity before joyfully saying “Yes!” The photographs captured marked the beginning of a new chapter in their lives.

Our Story

The Proposal

Photography by Stacey Firth (Mad Magic Co).

Photos

The Bride's Crew

Katy Lovick - Maid of Honour Clarisse Confeiteiro - Bridesmaid Rowan Douglas - Bridesmaid Rachel Karolczuk - Bridesmaid Jessica Tashner - Bridesmaid Nicole Taschner - Bridesmaid

The Groom's Crew

Jeff Hart - Best Man Pat De Leon - Groomsman Dax Bastillo - Groomsman Nick Riccardi - Groomsman Luke Williams - Groomsman Paul Mosure - Groomsman

Wedding Party

Directions from Vancouver:1. Take Highway 1 East to Hope.&nbsp; 2. Take Exit 170 (Cache Creek / Prince George exit). 3. Follow the signs for Cache Creek out of Hope. After around 5 km, you will see Lake of the Woods Motel on the left and the Cariboo Trail Trailer Park. Immediately after look for the Gravel Road Entrance -&nbsp;American Creek Forestry Service Road (FSR) on the left side of the highway. Be ready to make a left turn. There will be a wedding sign that will prompt you on where to turn left. 4. Follow up American Creek Forestry Service Road and American Creek Lodge is just past the 0.5K marker. It is the first driveway with gates on the right. The electrical room is at the driveway entrance with 23200 on it. Keep a look out for lights on the right hand side of the forestry road.&nbsp;

Q + A

High Hopes Bed & Breakfast

Evergreen Bed & Breakfast

Heritage Inn

Harrison Hot Springs Resort is approximately 40 minutes from American Creek Lodge.

Harrison Hot Springs Resort

Bramblebank Cottages are approximately 40 minutes from American Creek Lodge in Harrison.

Bramblebank Cottages

AirBnB & Vrbo

There are many AirBnB and VRBO options in the surrounding area that you can also explore for accommodations. AirBnB - <a href="https://bit.ly/airbnbwedding1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/airbnbwedding1</a>VRBO - <a href="https://bit.ly/vrbowedding1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://bit.ly/vrbowedding1</a>

Natalia & Patrick

Natalia & Patrick

Photos

The Proposal