A Guide to Local Wedding vendors
Gabriola Island Weddings
This page highlights some of the most trusted vendors for Gabriola Island weddings, including photographers, planners, florists, caterers, venues, and accommodations, along with artisans who bring an extra touch of island creativity to each celebration. Whether you’re planning an intimate forest elopement, a seaside dinner beneath the stars, or a full weekend gathering, Gabriola’s community of skilled professionals and artists make every detail feel personal, authentic, and beautifully connected to place.
Gabriola Island is also home to Folklore Wedding Company photographer Stephanie Artuso, whose artistry and deep connection to the island’s light, landscapes, and creative spirit help shape the storytelling behind many Gabriola Island weddings across the coast.
Because Gabriola is a small and close-knit community, not every vendor category may be represented locally. For any services you don’t find here, we encourage couples to explore our Mid Vancouver Island Wedding Resource Pages (coming soon), which feature an extended network of trusted vendors and venues from Nanaimo through the Comox Valley, all within easy reach for planning Gabriola Island weddings.
Stephanie
Artuso
What makes Gabriola Island Weddings special?
Stephanie Artuso
Stephanie Artuso is a skilled photographer based on Gabriola Island and a valued member of the Folklore Wedding Company team. She brings a deeply artistic approach to documenting weddings, focusing on real emotion, meaningful connection, and the subtle beauty of each moment. With an eye for detail and a calm, intuitive presence, Stephanie helps couples feel comfortable, seen, and confident in front of the camera. As part of the Folklore Wedding Company collective, she works seamlessly with other creatives to craft cohesive and compelling photo and video storytelling that captures the full spirit of your celebration.
Photography + Videography
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folkloreweddings.com/stephanie-artuso-wedding-photography
https://www.instagram.com/s_artuso
Folklore Multi-Creative Wedding Media Package
The Folklore Multi-Creative Package is a one-stop offering that brings together all of your wedding media needs under one cohesive creative team. Blending digital and film photography, cinematic videography, and Folklore’s signature tintype process, this collection ensures your celebration is captured with artistry, consistency, and care. Designed to work seamlessly alongside our regional Folklore Creatives, it’s ideal for couples who value storytelling that feels both timeless and true, preserving every detail and emotion across a range of visual mediums that celebrate the full spirit of your day.
Photography + Videography
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folkloreweddings.com
Stephanie
Artuso
Dragon’s Lodge
Dragon’s Lodge is a unique waterfront wedding and event venue nestled on 5 acres of oceanfront property on Gabriola Island. With panoramic views of the Salish Sea and rugged coastal cliffs, the space offers both indoor and outdoor event areas, accommodating up to ~80 guests. Its mix of lodge rooms and cedar cabins makes it ideal for weekend-long celebrations where guests can stay and connect. Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate elopement or full weekend gathering, Dragon’s Lodge blends nature, character and flexibility for a memorable island wedding experience.
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www.dragonslodge.ca
Stephanie
Artuso
Page’s Resort & Marina
Page’s Resort & Marina is a scenic waterfront venue on Gabriola Island overlooking Silva Bay and the Flat Top Islands. The resort features fully equipped seaside cottages, a forested campground, and a full-service marina, making it well-suited for wedding weekends, intimate ceremonies, or destination stays. With a flexible meeting room and gathering spaces surrounded by nature, Page’s offers couples a charming island-setting where both celebration and relaxation come naturally.
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www.pagesresort.com
Stephanie
Artuso
La Belle Vie Studio
La Belle Vie Studio is a family-owned retreat on Gabriola Island offering boutique accommodations, wellness experiences, and serene outdoor spaces ideal for intimate weddings and gatherings. Surrounded by gardens, forest, and a tranquil pond, the property blends relaxed island living with elegant design, creating a perfect backdrop for couples seeking a peaceful and refined celebration.
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WWW.labelleviestudio.ca
Wedding Venues + Lodging
Photography & Videography
Stephanie Artuso
Stephanie Artuso is a skilled photographer based on Gabriola Island and a valued member of the Folklore Wedding Company team. She brings a deeply artistic approach to documenting weddings, focusing on real emotion, meaningful connection, and the subtle beauty of each moment. With an eye for detail and a calm, intuitive presence, Stephanie helps couples feel comfortable, seen, and confident in front of the camera. As part of the Folklore Wedding Company collective, she works seamlessly with other creatives to craft cohesive and compelling photo and video storytelling that captures the full spirit of your celebration.
https://www.instagram.com/s_artuso
folkloreweddings.com/stephanie-artuso-wedding-photography
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Dragon’s Lodge
www.dragonslodge.ca
Dragon’s Lodge is a unique waterfront wedding and event venue nestled on 5 acres of oceanfront property on Gabriola Island. With panoramic views of the Salish Sea and rugged coastal cliffs, the space offers both indoor and outdoor event areas, accommodating up to ~80 guests. Its mix of lodge rooms and cedar cabins makes it ideal for weekend-long celebrations where guests can stay and connect. Whether you’re dreaming of an intimate elopement or full weekend gathering, Dragon’s Lodge blends nature, character and flexibility for a memorable island wedding experience.
Stephanie
Artuso
Page’s Resort & Marina
Page’s Resort & Marina is a scenic waterfront venue on Gabriola Island overlooking Silva Bay and the Flat Top Islands. The resort features fully equipped seaside cottages, a forested campground, and a full-service marina—making it well-suited for wedding weekends, intimate ceremonies, or destination stays. With a flexible meeting room and gathering spaces surrounded by nature, Page’s offers couples a charming island-setting where both celebration and relaxation come naturally.
pagesresort.com
Stephanie
Artuso
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La Belle Vie Studio
La Belle Vie Studio is a boutique bed and breakfast on Gabriola Island offering peaceful, design-focused accommodations surrounded by gardens, forest, and a tranquil pond. This family-owned retreat blends modern comfort with island charm, providing a relaxing home base for couples and guests attending weddings or exploring the island. With two beautifully appointed suites and a focus on wellness and creative living, La Belle Vie captures the quiet, restorative spirit of Gabriola, perfect for those seeking comfort, calm, and connection to nature.
www.labelleviestudio.ca
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www.instagram.com/labelleviebnbgabriola
Salish Sea Soirees
Salish Sea Soirees is a Gabriola Island-based event and wedding coordination studio, rooted deeply in the local community and landscape. Since 2016 they have planned gatherings from intimate celebrations to large farm-to-table feasts, seamlessly weaving thoughtful logistics with warm, natural design. Based on Gabriola, they bring a grounded, island-paced approach that aligns beautifully with couples seeking meaningful West Coast celebrations.
Salish Sea Soirees website
Planners
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Stephanie
Artuso
Floriculture Flower Farm
Floriculture Flower Farm is a Gabriola Island–based flower farm and design studio specializing in wedding florals grown and crafted by hand. Every bouquet and arrangement begins in their fields, where they cultivate a wide variety of seasonal blooms that reflect the colours and textures of the West Coast. Their designs are organic, romantic, and inspired by nature, offering couples sustainable, locally grown florals that bring the spirit of Gabriola’s landscape into each celebration.
Florists
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www.floricultureflowerfarm.ca
www.instagram.com/floriculturebc
Florists
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Floriculture Flower Farm is a Gabriola Island–based flower farm and design studio specializing in wedding florals grown and crafted by hand. Every bouquet and arrangement begins in their fields, where they cultivate a wide variety of seasonal blooms that reflect the colours and textures of the West Coast. Their designs are organic, romantic, and inspired by nature, offering couples sustainable, locally grown florals that bring the spirit of Gabriola’s landscape into each celebration.
Floriculture Flower Farm
www.floricultureflowerfarm.ca
www.instagram.com/floriculturebc
Cakes + Caterers
Ground Up Cafe & Catering is a family-owned café and full-service catering company located in the heart of Gabriola Village.
With a commitment to sourcing locally grown ingredients from Gabriola producers, their menus celebrate fresh seasonal fare, from farm-sourced meat, eggs and vegetables to locally roasted coffee. Known for their warm hospitality and community roots, Ground Up brings genuine local flavour to weddings, intimate gatherings, and events across the Gulf Islands.
Ground Up Cafe & Catering
www.groundup.cafe
www.instagram.com/groundup.cafe
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Stephanie
Artuso
Cakes + Caterers
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Ta Qehria is a Nanaimo-based culinary studio and catering company serving Gabriola Island and the surrounding coastal communities. Their menus celebrate creativity, local ingredients, and artistic presentation, offering a modern approach to island-inspired dining.
With a focus on seasonality and connection, Ta Qehria crafts food experiences that are vibrant, memorable, and deeply rooted in West Coast flavor, perfect for weddings and gatherings that value both artistry and authenticity.
Ta Qehria
www.taqehria.com
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Woodfire Restaurant & Catering is a Gabriola Island–based culinary studio offering full-service catering for weddings and events.
With Chef Chris Hooton’s Mediterranean-inspired and West Coast-rooted cuisine, the team provides custom-tailored menus, ranging from casual wood-fired pizzas to full-scale serviced meals, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a commitment to sustainability.
Woodfire Restaurant & Catering
www.woodfirerestaurant.ca
www.instagram.com/woodfirerestaurant
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OPAL Jewellery Studio & Gallery is a boutique jewellery atelier on Gabriola Island that specializes in handcrafted silver and gold pieces inspired by nature, the cosmos, and the art of slow, intentional craftsmanship. Each item is designed to be a meaningful extension of you,whether a symbol of love, a personal talisman, or a reflection of your journey. With custom design services and an emphasis on quality and sustainability, OPAL is a beautiful fit for couples seeking a unique jewellery piece for their wedding day or beyond.
OPAL Jewellery Studio & Gallery
www.opaljewellerystudio.com
www.instagram.com/opaljewellerystudio
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Lauren is a Vancouver-based makeup artist and part-time Gabriola Islander known for her warm energy and soft, natural-glam style. A Blanche Macdonald graduate, she creates timeless looks that enhance each client’s natural beauty—whether for a glowing bridal look or a calm, pampering session. Deeply inspired by island life, Lauren brings her relaxed professionalism and eye for detail to every wedding she’s part of, ensuring her clients feel radiant, confident, and effortlessly themselves.
Lauren Taylorr Makeup
www.instagram.com/laurentaylorrmakeup/
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Ground Up Cafe & Catering
www.groundup.cafe
Ground Up Cafe & Catering is a family-owned café and full-service catering company located in the heart of Gabriola Village. With a commitment to sourcing locally grown ingredients from Gabriola producers, their menus celebrate fresh seasonal fare—from farm-sourced meat, eggs and vegetables to locally roasted coffee. Known for their warm hospitality and community roots, Ground Up brings genuine local flavour to weddings, intimate gatherings, and events across the Gulf Islands.
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www.instagram.com/opaljewellerystudio
Stephanie
Artuso
Woodfire Restaurant & Catering
www.woodfirerestaurant.ca
Woodfire Restaurant & Catering is a Gabriola Island–based culinary studio offering full-service catering for weddings and events. With Chef Chris Hooton’s Mediterranean-inspired and West Coast-rooted cuisine, the team provides custom-tailored menus—ranging from casual wood-fired pizzas to full-scale serviced meals—using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and a commitment to sustainability.
Explore
www.instagram.com/woodfirerestaurant
Ta Qehria
www.taqehria.com
Ta Qehria is a Nanaimo-based culinary studio and catering company serving Gabriola Island and the surrounding coastal communities. Their menus celebrate creativity, local ingredients, and artistic presentation, offering a modern approach to island-inspired dining. With a focus on seasonality and connection, Ta Qehria crafts food experiences that are vibrant, memorable, and deeply rooted in West Coast flavor, perfect for weddings and gatherings that value both artistry and authenticity.
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Cakes + Caterers
OPAL Jewellery Studio & Gallery
www.opaljewellerystudio.com
OPAL Jewellery Studio & Gallery is a boutique jewellery atelier on Gabriola Island that specializes in handcrafted silver and gold pieces inspired by nature, the cosmos, and the art of slow, intentional craftsmanship. Each item is designed to be a meaningful extension of you,whether a symbol of love, a personal talisman, or a reflection of your journey. With custom design services and an emphasis on quality and sustainability, OPAL is a beautiful fit for couples seeking a unique jewellery piece for their wedding day or beyond.
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www.instagram.com/opaljewellerystudio
Stephanie
Artuso
Lauren Taylorr Makeup
www.instagram.com/laurentaylorrmakeup
Lauren is a Vancouver-based makeup artist and part-time Gabriola Islander known for her warm energy and soft, natural-glam style. A Blanche Macdonald graduate, she creates timeless looks that enhance each client’s natural beauty, whether for a glowing bridal look or a calm, pampering session. Deeply inspired by island life, Lauren brings her relaxed professionalism and eye for detail to every wedding she’s part of, ensuring her clients feel radiant, confident, and effortlessly themselves.
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A: Gabriola Island is reached via a roughly 20-minute ferry ride from Nanaimo on Vancouver Island. Alternatively, small-plane or private boat access may be arranged for a more distinctive arrival.
A: Late spring through early fall (May–September) offers the most reliable weather and longer daylight hours. Off-peak season can bring more flexibility and quieter surroundings.
Yes, the island supports a variety of event-friendly lodging and service providers, but space is more limited than in larger metros. Early bookings for venues, accommodations, and key vendors are highly recommended.
Yes, since Gabriola is a residential community, outdoor noise, amplified sound, and fire regulations may apply. It’s wise to discuss these restrictions with your venue and local municipality ahead of time.
A: The island setting is ideally suited for relaxed-elegant or nature-inspired weddings: think forest clearings, beach backdrops, or garden receptions. A multi-day wedding weekend feels especially fitting.
A: Accommodation is available but limited compared with urban centres. Encouraging guests to book early and possibly arranging group lodging can help ensure everyone has a comfortable stay.
A: Summer weather is generally reliable, but the island can bring cool evenings, mist, or occasional showers. Having a backup plan is important, whether that’s a tent, covered area, or flexible timeline. Folklore creates weather-ready plans for every couple, from arranging tents and umbrellas to adjusting schedules. That way, the island’s natural