Haliburton Elopement at Kabin Paudash Lake

What is better than just the two of you and your pups for your elopement day? That is exactly what it was like to Dip and Pam for their Haliburton Elopement at Kabin Paudash Lake.

Crafting an elopement day is not as hard as one would think. I often start off with the question what would a date day or a 'just us' day look like to the two of you. I encourage all of my couples to start with that and make a list of things that you love to do together and for Dip and Pam that looked like spending the afternoon hanging out, enjoying each other’s company and playing with their dogs.

When it was time to get ready for their Haliburton Elopement I was blown away with a super unique and fun fact about Dip and Pam. When Pam bought her dress months prior, it was way too big and barely fit her. Dip took it upon himself to figure out how to tailor and alter a dress, and he did it for her. I couldn’t believe it — if that doesn’t scream husband material, I don’t know what does. 

They got dressed together when the time came but they still opted to have a first look because they wanted to make sure their day was no less special. And of course, the dogs got to be involved too, and they loved it! 

After their first look, we headed down to the dock for their vows dock as the sun started disappearing in the distance. After their heartfelt handwritten vows and taking a few moments to just be together Dip and Pam popped champagne and ate cake under a beautifully decorated picnic space that was created by a good friend of mine, Primp and Pop. Afterwards, they wandered the property, strolling through a forest walkway filled with string lights, before heading back down to the dock as the sun’s slanting rays gave way to the most gorgeous golden hour. 

It was so beautiful, I encouraged them to do their first dance on the dock to really soak in this moment for them. As they danced to their favourite song the entire world felt like to held its breathe and was a perfect moment in time for them. The only thing you could hear is the gentle waves hitting the shore and the birds singing off in the distance.

Even though elopements are about throwing traditions the way of the wind, I love to encourage couples to include aspects of traditional weddings, or any unique details, that they want. Many couples do love to incorporate a first dance, but often ends up being in a less traditional setting like on the dock at Kabin Paudash Lake.

They continued to dance the night away while dinner was being prepared for them back at the cabin. Dip and Pam opted to have a dinner cooked and prepped for them while we were out enjoying our time around the cabin so that they didn't have to fuss or worry about cooking when it was time for dinner. It is little details that I love to encourage couples to add to their day to make it feel that much more special!

Enjoy Dip and Pams beautiful Haliburton elopement at Kabin Paudash Lake.

Beautiful view in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Wedding rings, wedding vows, sandals and bouquet flatlay.
Bride's wedding gown in the forest of Kabin Paudash Lake.
Bride putting on the polo of the groom. Bride helping the groom to get ready for their elopement in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Bride and groom watching a video tutorial on how to put on neck tie.
Bride showing the groom a video tutorial on how to put on neck tie.
Groom getting ready for the elopement. Bride helping the groom tie the necktie.
Groom helping his bride to put on the gown. Groom tying the ribbon in the bride's gown.
Bride looking at her groom while the groom is helping her put on her gown. Happy couple helping each other.
Groom tying the shoes of his bride while the cute dog is looking at the bride.
Groom putting on collar on his dog's neck in preparation for the elopement.
Groom putting on collar on his cute brown dog.
Groom tying his shoes, getting ready for his elopement in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Beautiful bride looking at the mirror fixing her hair in preparation for their elopement in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Beautiful elopement table set up in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Beautiful bride in front of the door looking at the back. Bride with the dog.
Elopement set up in Kabin Paudash Lake.

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Back view of the groom while the two cute dogs are looking at the camera
Bride slowly walking towards the groom for the first look while ths groom is looking down, waiting for the bride to call or tap him. Cute dog looking at the bride.
Couple's first look in Kabin Paudash Lake. Groom happily turning his face to look at his bride while the bride is crying out of joy.
Couple's first look in Kabin Paudash Lake. Bride and groom happily looking at each other and their dogs are also happy to see the bride wearing the wedding gown.
Bride and groom kissing in Kabin Paudash Lake. while the groom is holding a white dog.
Bride and groom kissing after their first look in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Groom walking towards the venue of their elopement in Kabin Paudash Lake.
groom happily looking at his bride in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Bride walking in the aile of Kabin Paudash Lake.
Bride holding and reading her handwritten wedding vows. to her groom.
Bride genuinely looking at her groom while holding her wedding vows in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Groom holding his wooden wedding vows at Kabin Paudash Lake.
Groom happily looking at his bride while reading his wedding vows in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Bride putting on the groom's wedding ring. Bride and groom genuinely smiling in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Groom putting on the bride's wedding ring in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Elopement table set up in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Bride and groom in Kabin Paudash Lake popping champagne to celebrate the success of their elopement.
Groom holding and pouring wine in the glass.
Bride and groom doing cheers for the success of their wedding vows renewal in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Bride and groom sweetly drinking champagne while crossing their arms in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Wedding table set up in Kabin Paudash Lake. Naked cake with flowers and champagne.
Bride and groom doing the traditional cake slicing in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Bride and groom eating wedding cake in a sweet manner.
Bride and groom holding hands while walking in the forest of Kabin Paudash Lake.
Bride and groom looking at each other, having a moment in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Happy family picture in Kabin Paudash Lake. Fur parents wearing wedding outfits with their two dogs
Bride and groom with their two dogs happily walking towards their cabin in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Bride and groom kissing in the fields of Kabin Paudash Lake while holding their two dogs.
Bride and groom looking at each other, holding hands while walking in the fields of Kabin Paudash Lake.
Bride and groom walking towards the aisle on where their elopement is going to happen.
Beautiful view in Kabin Paudash Lake with the couple during their elopement.
Bride and groom happily looking at each other in Kabin Paudash Lake during their elopement.
Groom hugging and kissing the happy bride in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Couple wearing their wedding rings while hugging.
Bride and groom kissing in Kabin Paudash Lake while the groom is holding the bride's face.
Bride and groom kissing while the bride is holding the groom's face.
Bride and groom looking at each other during their elopement in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Aerial shot of the bride and groom dancing in Kabin Paudash Lake on their wedding day.
Beautiful view in Kabin Paudash Lake with the couple in their elopement set up.
Aerial view in Kabin Paudash Lake while the bride and groom are lying down.
Bride and groom dancing while smiling in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Bride and groom dancing and looking at each other in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Bride and groom kissing while dancing in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Groom standing and smiling in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Beautiful bride standing while holding her bouquet and gown.
Groom walking towards the elopement venue in Kabin Paudash Lake with his two dogs.
Bride sitting on the air while the two dogs are standing to reach the bride. Happy bride and dogs.
Wedding flowers set up in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Bride going up to her cabin in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Groom holding a wine bottle and two wine glasses. Groom happily pouring wine on the glasses.
Bride sitting on a peacock chair looking at her groom while the groom is playing with the white dog.
Simple but beautiful elopement table set up in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Happy couple sitting on the table with their two dogs. Bride being silly tempting the dog to drink wine.
Bride and groom kissing at the night in Kabin Paudash Lake while holding firecrackers.
Bride and groom kissing at the night while holding firecreackers.
Bride and groom in Kabin Paudash Lake forming hearts using firecrackers done in a long exposure shot.
Bride and groom kissing in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Bride and groom being so happy after their elopement in Kabin Paudash Lake.
Bride and groom showing off their wedding rings in Kabin Paudash Lake.

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