Above: photo credit from the owner

Last weekend I was coordinating a wedding for my Full Planning clients Tiffany and Josh who were looking for a Tropically inspired Destination wedding in the Okanagan. The resort they chose technically isn't in the Okanagan area but further north in the Shuswap, another magnificent seasonal lake district just 2 hours from Kelowna and 1 hour from Kamloops airport. Everyone was elated at the fabulous venue choice. A tropical party that transported them to far away places, yet within driving distance for most of their guests who came from the lower mainland and Vancouver. I snuck in a few pictures of the resort and wedding and thought I'd share them with you while waiting for the professional pics from the photographer.

Talking Rock Resort and Quaaout Lodge on the shores of Little Shuswap Lake is a superb waterfront resort with fabulous amenities such as 2400 feet of sandy beach, indoor pools, gym, spa and golf course. The resort is laid out amongst pristine gardens and lawns just steps from the waters edge. Nadine Mayer and her catering staff did a fabulous job of looking after the wedding guests. In fact all the staff at the resort are warm and personable, always willing to go the extra mile. The rooms are very comfortable each with it's own patio, views to the lake, 300 thread count sheets and duvets for your comfort.

Hear the Legend....Feel the Spirit.......and age-old traditions are honored here at this Native owned and operated resort. Authentic native gourmet meals, native interpretive areas, kekuli house, teepees and stunning setting all beautifully reflect the Native heritage and tradition of the area. Warm hospitality, shimmering waters and an 18 hole championship golf course is all this resort needs for any couple looking for an amazing Destination wedding in B.C.

The ceremony was held amongst the greens in the "Pit House" with the lake as a backdrop. Cocktails and dinner were "al fresco" style, outdoors amongst the pines. Tiffany chose sunny yellow and vibrant orange for her colors. Warm breezes into the night enhanced the tropical feel. Both avid golfers, and what better place to spend your wedding days but on a golf course, they added the golfing theme onto their table tops with hole flags for their table numbers.

As the preparations and setups took place, the girls were pampered by a mobile hair and make-up team from Tarnow's Hair and Day Spa in Salmon Arm. Each of the bridesmaids received a beach bag (bridesmaids gift) loaded full of fabulous supplies including a pair of bright orange thongs with a silk Dahlia adorning each shoe. Dahlias of course are Tiffany's favorite flower and were included in the bridal bouquets as well.

Guest seating cards strung on a line between the trees!



And as the sun goes down over the lake, the guests party into the night.