A bride and groom standing close together outdoors in sunlight, sharing a tender moment.

Stewart & Anna’s Story

A bride and groom smiling at each other outdoors during their wedding, with trees and rocks in the background.

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Tucked into a quiet riverside corner of the valley, Stewart and Anna chose a truly magical setting for their celebration. With the water flowing gently behind them and tall trees swaying in the autumn breeze, their ceremony by the river felt like a scene from a dream — intimate, grounded in nature, and full of meaning.

The entire day unfolded with the kind of ease and grace that only comes when two kind, joyful souls bring together an incredible group of people. Stewart and Anna were not only wonderful to work with — warm, present, and full of laughter — but also surrounded by family and friends who matched that same spirit.

This was one of the larger weddings I’ve filmed, with over 150 guests and many moving parts, yet everything ran flawlessly. That’s a credit to Brilliant Events — Hayley and Liz were both incredibly professional and calm throughout the day, making my job behind the camera a smooth one.

One moment I won’t forget: During the thank-you speeches in the evening, amidst parents, siblings, and close friends, Stewart and Anna took a moment to thank me personally — in front of everyone. It was heartfelt and unexpected, and even though I don’t shoot for recognition, it meant a lot to feel that kind of appreciation.

Sunwolf gave us perfect weather and the kind of natural textures I love filming — flowing water, open sky, soft wind through trees. The combination of a beautiful place, incredible people, and genuine moments made this wedding a highlight of my season.

Anna:

“Michal did a wonderful job - the video he put together for us perfectly captured the feel of our wedding day and is a gift we will treasure forever! Michal was also lovely to have around on the wedding day, he was able to control the vision on certain shots (where the light was right, or where he saw a great backdrop we wouldn't have noticed on our own) without being pushy, and really helped to get beautiful shots while still allowing us to be in the moment and enjoy our day. 

Would recommend to others!”

A smiling couple in formal attire looking at each other outdoors, surrounded by greenery and sunlight.
A smiling couple at a wedding, with the woman holding a bouquet of colorful flowers and the man holding a large, fluffy Labradoodle puppy, standing outside a wooden house with two windows.
A bride in a white wedding dress holding a bouquet, walking with a groom in a light blue suit along a rocky beach by a river with trees in the background.
A newlywed couple walks down the outdoor aisle, smiling and holding hands, with the bride raising her bouquet in celebration, as guests applaud in a forest setting with autumn foliage.

Vendor Team

Planner: Brilliant Events – Liz Tiedeman & Hayley Cianca

Photography: Whistler Wedding Collective

Videography: Bells Wedding Films – Michal Zvonar

Live Music: Antonio Larosa

DJ: DJ Kenya

Florals & Decor: Provided by Brilliant Events

Venue: Sunwolf Riverside Resort

Catering: Fergie’s Café (on-site at Sunwolf)

Transportation: Whistler Connection