Brock House Wedding | Jericho Beach | Vancouver

With its north shore mountain views, old-world charm and beachfront location, Brock House was a dream wedding venue for Joff and Jamie to celebrate their union. Their wedding day marked the beautiful collision of two worlds. Represented, not only in the blend of accents and formal wear, but also in their epic wedding favours. Namely, Union Jack and Canadian flag cookies!

Joff spent the morning of the wedding on a yacht with his groomsmen. They sailed from Yaletown through False Creek and out towards West Vancouver. Sailing on perfect summer’s day, surrounded by your childhood friends, with champagne in your hand, well, a swim is pretty much destiny. Tuxes were traded for trunks and of course there was a mandatory diving competition.

 

Christ Church Ceremony and Brock House Reception

Joff and Jamie said their “I dos” at Christ Church Cathedral in the heart of downtown Vancouver. It is Vancouver’s oldest surviving church and was once the tallest building in the city. Emotions ran high, all the way through the ceremony to cocktail hour on Brock House’s north lawn.

Brock House Restaurant is a Tudor style heritage building, combining elegance and charm with breathtaking views over Jericho Beach to the mountains beyond. This versatile and beautiful Vancouver wedding venue is ideal for both outdoor ceremonies and receptions, and can host wedding parties from 50 people to 180 guests in the garden tent. The garden is flawlessly maintained, complete with a gorgeous and sprawling bougainvillea and rolling green lawns meeting the beach sand.

“We wanted to create a wedding which incorporated different traditions and customs from both the UK and Canada. Since we had a large number of guests from overseas, we wanted to really show off the natural beauty of Vancouver. We chose a simple and slightly west coast theme. Lots of wood and green accent with local flowers. For our table names, as crazy dog owners, we picked family dog names!” – Jamie

 

Some of our favourite moments from J and J’s wedding

The Yacht

You knew it was going to be mentioned. But, seriously it was such a memorable way for the groom and his groomsmen to spend the morning of his wedding day. (It took a little less time for them to get ready than the bride and her bridesmaids!)

The Wedding Favours

We loved the quirky addition of Union Jack and Canadian flag cookies in Jamie and Joff’s table decor. Plus, edible favours are always a win! They have a way of keeping fidgety guests occupied during speeches and are never left behind. If you’re an expert baker, or have a seasoned confectioner in the family, you could even make your own.

Oyster-Shucking for Canapés

Next to the laidback (but gourmet) mini burgers and grilled cheese canapés, there were waiters shucking fresh oysters during cocktail hour! This was such a unique and interactive experience.

Joff’s self-proclaimed favourite moment on his wedding day

That moment when Joff and his groomsmen were walking to Christ Church Cathedral in their tuxes and tails, and they overheard a tourist saying to his friend; “What are those guys wearing?” To which his friend responded, “ I don’t know… oh wait there must be a Magician Convention on in town!”

The Sunset Over Jericho Beach

Scroll down and take a look! The sky turned all shades of pink and purple. The guests enjoyed uninterrupted views of the sunset over the sea from Brock House’s outdoor reception location. It was the perfect end to the most memorable day!

 

Jamie and Joff, together, you are set up for a beautiful life! Your love is mature and real, fun and forever young!

“Our worlds collided and in an instant your ocean had colour because of my sky.” – R.M. Drake

 

Alps, Novo Amor and Ed Tullett 

 

Cute gorgeous young white labradoodle sitting at the feet of the bridesmaids while they get their makeup doneLace wedding dress with intricate flower and leaf details and pearls running on the bodice and down the skirt Candid moment of bride looking in the mirror while Vancouver makeup artist, Save The Date Beauty Vancouver makeup, applies her makeupBird's eye view high angle of Save The Date Beauty putting read lipliner and lipstick on beautiful natural brunette bride Fun champagne toast with beautiful bride with her bride tribe wearing floral robes in the gardenCandid moments of bride's mom helping her put her beautiful lace detailed wedding dress on Gorgeous brunette bride wearing vintage modern lace dress leaves her home with her bride tribe to get married at Christ Church Cathedral in downtown Vancouver Groom gets ready on a yacht Views of Vancouver from a yachtGroom stands on yacht looking at downtown Vancouver views before his wedding ceremony at Christ Church Cathedral Groomsman takes photo of another groomsman diving off yacht before weddingYacht rip and swim in the ocean - an awesome activity for groom and groomsmen to do the morning of the weddingExterior of Church Church Cathedral in Vancouver with Fairmont the background Candid black and white photos guests in Christ Church Cathedral before wedding ceremony Gorgeous bride walks down the aisle with her dad in Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver View from the organ balcony down on wedding precession at Christ Church Cathedral in VancouverCandid Photo photojournalist moment bride smiling at guests in Christ Church Cathedral Vancouver Christ Church Cathedral wedding in Vancouver Wedding at Christ Church Cathedral in VancouverFirst kiss at Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver Elated bride is hugged and congratulated by her father at Christ Church Cathedral in VancouverBride and groom holding page boy and flower girls outside Christ Church Cathedral in Vancouver after getting married Brock House Restaurant Best Vancouver Wedding Venue Jericho BeachBrock House outdoor wedding reception patio Brock House outside wedding reception areaCountry flag cookies are a great wedding favour idea for a couple getting from different nationalities such as Union Jack and Canadian flag cookiesBrock House Wedding PhotosBride greets her friends during cocktail hour at Brock House Restaurant Wedding Venue on Jericho BeachBest Brock House Wedding PhotosShucking oysters is a great an alternative ideas for canapes during wedding cocktail hourBride and groom eating fresh shucked oysters on lawn during cocktail hour at Brock House Restaurant Wedding Venue on Jericho BeachMini burgers and punch are cool and different ideas for cocktail hour wedding snacksWedding guest in the sun on the lawn overlooking the sea during cocktail hour at Brock House Restaurant Wedding Venue on Jericho BeachPage boy looks at barman serving champagne during cocktail hour at Brock House Restaurant Wedding Venue on Jericho BeachWedding guests on lawn during cocktail hour at Brock House Restaurant Wedding Venue on Jericho BeachWedding guests sitting on beach looking at sea views during cocktail hour at Brock House Restaurant Wedding Venue on Jericho BeachBride wearing cool leather black jacket stand with groom with tux and tails during cocktail hour at Brock House Restaurant Wedding Venue on Jericho BeachGorgeous bride sitting on chair in the sun in beautiful garden at best Vancouver heritage house wedding venue, Brock HouseCandid wedding photos at Brock House Restaurant, beach wedding venue in Vancouver BCNatural wedding photos at Brock House Restaurant, beautiful garden wedding venue in Vancouver BCHappy bride and groom stand outside front entrance to gorgeous old heritage building and wedding venue in Vancouver, Brock House RestaurantBeautiful bride and groom stand outside front entrance to gorgeous old heritage building and wedding venue in Vancouver, Brock House RestaurantGorgeous brunette bride laughs and shows off her perfect lace dress in the gardens at Brock House RestaurantBride and grooms entrance to outdoor wedding reception at Brock House Restaurant Candid artistic Vancouver wedding photographerEmotional moment of groom wiping tears from his eyes during speeches at Brock House Restaurant Best Brock House Wedding Photos by Page and Holmes Vancouver Wedding PhotographerBridal Portrait on stairs in gorgeous summer Brock House Restaurant garden Best Brock House Wedding Photos on Jericho beach by Page and Holmes Vancouver Wedding PhotographerView of Jericho Beach and mountains from Brock HouseJericho Beach Vancouver wedding photosJericho Beach wedding photosJericho Beach wedding photosBest garden wedding venue in Vancouver Brock HouseSunset from Brock House Wedding Venue in Vancouver overlooking ocean beach and mountainsBride and groom's first dance at Brock House Vancouver Wedding VenueGroom spinning bride during first dance at Brock House Vancouver Wedding Venue

 

Wedding Suppliers:

Photographers: Page and Holmes Photography
Wedding Ceremony Venue: Christ Church Cathedral
Wedding Reception Venue: Brock House Restaurant
Makeup Artist: Save The Date Beauty
Hair Styling: Save The Date Beauty
Caterer: Brock House Restaurant
Wedding flowers and bouquet: Our Little Flower Company
Decor: Cahoots Creative
Live Music: Timeless Music Trio and HB Wild
Wedding Dress: Emma Beaumont
Wedding Favours (Flag cookies): Rain Bake Shop

SHARE