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Real Wedding · May 2026

Hannah & Marcus's
golden forest weekend.

For Hannah and Marcus, a single afternoon was never going to be enough. They wanted the kind of wedding you sink into — where the people who matter most arrive early, stay late, and never once check the time. So they gave themselves three days in the pines at Sundance Acres, and never looked back.

Day one — settling in

They arrived the day before with a carload of decor and zero deadlines. The afternoon was for hanging string lights, walking through the ceremony, and a slow rehearsal dinner that melted into a bonfire long after dark. By the time they went to bed, the venue already felt like theirs.

The wedding party in the forest clearing
The wedding party, the evening before

Day two — the day itself

Morning was unhurried — coffee on the deck, hair and makeup in the guest house, no convoy of cars to coordinate because everyone was already on site. They married in the clearing under the mountain arch, celebrated over a long dinner, and danced under the lights until the fire called everyone outside again.

Dancing under string lights at night
The dance floor, after dark

Day three — the part nobody talks about

The morning after is the secret weapon of a multi-day wedding. Instead of a rushed checkout, Hannah and Marcus shared a slow breakfast with everyone who camped over, relived the whole night, and packed down in their own time. "That breakfast," Hannah told us, "might have been my favourite part of the entire wedding."

The details

Package: Full Venue Access ($6,000) · Add-ons: day-of coordination and decor & rentals · Guests: 120 · Season: late spring. If you're dreaming of something similar, the weddings page breaks down exactly what's included, and you can check your date here.

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Common questions

Planning a weekend like this.

How long is a wedding weekend here?
Three full days: a setup and rehearsal day, the wedding day, and a relaxed morning-after for breakfast and teardown.
What does a three-day forest wedding cost?
Hannah & Marcus started with the $6,000 Full Venue Access package, then added day-of coordination ($1,250) and decor & rentals. Most couples also budget for catering and photography. See the full breakdown →
Is an outdoor wedding near Kamloops safe for weather?
Summer and early fall in the Thompson-Nicola are typically warm and dry — and with the property for three days you have covered, indoor and tented options if the weather turns.
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