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Salt Spring Island Wedding - Hastings House, Mieke + Mach

Sep 8 2026 | By: Billie Woods Photography

I can’t share a full client wedding album here—there are simply too many personal moments and family photos woven throughout. But a blog post comes pretty close. It gives you a glimpse into how I tell the story of a wedding, what I naturally focus on, and how I capture not only the big moments, but all the little personal details that make each celebration unique.

A huge thank you to M + M for letting me put this together and share their beautiful day as a way to showcase Hastings House on Salt Spring Island.

Words from the bride: "Oh my goodness these are amazing, better than I could’ve imagined, thank you so so much for everything! Yes of course you can share anything you’d like" -  Mieke

Hastings House: An Elegant Oceanfront Wedding Venue on Salt Spring Island

Wide coastal view with lawn chairs, pine trees, and boats on calm water near a sandy shoreline for Ceremony location
Wedding Venue, Salt Spring Island - White two-story house with red roof on a grassy hill, framed by tall trees under a clear blue sky

 The Hastings House has Rustic-chic guest accommodations that are really perfect for getting ready. With 18 total suites and rooms accommodating small overall numbers, while its event and meeting spaces hold up to 100 people.

Bride in a white wedding dress standing indoors with wooden beams and smiling.

Wedding Venue getting ready location, accommodations Salt Spring Island.

Smiling woman in a white dress standing indoors by a window with wooden beams.

Wedding Venue getting ready location, accommodations Salt Spring Island.

Bride in a white wedding dress standing by a sunlit window in a rustic room

Wedding Venue getting ready location, accommodations Salt Spring Island.

Black-and-white portrait of a smiling groom in a suit seated indoors

Wedding Venue getting ready location, accommodations Salt Spring Island.

Two men talking indoors under wood beam ceiling, one in a tuxedo and the other in a black cap and shirt

Wedding Venue getting ready location, accommodations Salt Spring Island.

Groom in a black tuxedo standing in front of a house porch with windows and columns

Wedding Venue getting ready location, accommodations Salt Spring Island.

M+M choose to do a first look. Doing this instead of waiting for the ceremony is a personal choice but it does have its advantages. I find it allows you to have that moment together, and gives you a chance to settle nerves before you walk down the isle with your loves ones.

Bride and groom posing outdoors on a wooded garden path beside a rustic house

Wedding Venue getting ready location, accommodations Salt Spring Island. Sneak peek of bride and groom.

Doing a first look before the ceremony also gives us time to take portraits before the guests arrive so you can maximize your time with them during the festivities. 

Bride and groom posing outdoors by a lake with mountains in the background, smiling on their wedding day.
Bride and groom posing by a lakeside garden with trees and a scenic water view
Bride and groom kissing in a garden walkway with stone wall and greenery
Bride and groom kissing outdoors by a lake with flowers and mountains in the background
Bride and groom kissing outdoors by a lake with mountains in the background
Bride and groom posing outdoors by a lakeside with mountains in the background
Bride in a white gown standing in a sunny garden beside a stone wall and lush greenery
Bride and groom walking outdoors on a sunny path with trees and a house in the background
Bride and groom dancing in a garden with a small house in the background
Bride and groom posing outside a house on a sunny day, with the bride holding a bouquet.
Bride and groom smiling on a sunlit path outside a house, bride holding a bouquet and groom in a tuxedo
Bride and groom standing together outdoors on a sunny wedding day, with trees and a stone wall behind them
Bride and groom posing in a garden with a large tree and hedges on a sunny day
Bride and groom walking through a flower garden in wedding attire with houses and trees in the background
Bride and groom posing in a garden, standing beside a hedge and path, surrounded by trees and greenery
Bride and groom standing together outdoors in wedding attire, holding a bouquet in a sunny garden.
Bride and groom posing outdoors in a sunny garden with flowers and trees
Bride and groom kissing on a wooden bridge under drooping willow trees
Bride and groom kissing on a wooden bridge under hanging willow branches
Bride and groom posing outdoors in a lush garden beside a willow tree
Bride and groom standing together on a garden path under hanging willow branches

Finding a local florets makes all the different. The flowers can be picked fresh from the garden, arranged and handed to you right before you need them. These flowers were created by Lost Field Farms. The grew, arrange and created the arbor for the ceremony.

Finding a beautiful ceremony location surrounded by nature on Salt Spring Island isn’t hard. Finding one that is accessible for all ages, while also offering the facilities and comforts your guests need, is another story.

Hastings House has it all. From the beautiful natural setting to the thoughtful details and amenities, everything is taken care of, making it easy for you to simply show up, settle in, and enjoy your day.

A few more photos were taken on the way back from Family photos in the Garden. 

Some weddings feel especially connected to their setting, and this celebration at Hastings House on Salt Spring Island was one of them. With a timeless venue, beautiful island scenery, and a relaxed atmosphere, the day had all the elements that make wedding photography feel both meaningful and natural.

As a Salt Spring Island wedding photographer, I love documenting moments as they unfold. My approach is always centered on candid connection, which gives couples the space to enjoy the day while I capture the genuine laughter, quiet glances, and in-between moments that tell the full story.

Hastings House offered an elegant backdrop that felt refined without losing its warmth. It was the kind of location that allowed every part of the day to feel intentional, from the atmosphere to the smallest emotional details. For couples planning a wedding in Saltspring Island, BC, this setting is a beautiful reminder that the right venue can elevate the entire experience.

What stands out most from weddings like this is not just the scenery, but the feeling. The joy of being surrounded by the people who matter most, the calm of moving through the day with ease, and the beauty of having those moments preserved with care.

For Billie Woods Photography, that balance of polish and authenticity is always the goal. Whether your wedding takes place at Hastings House or another unforgettable Salt Spring Island location, the focus remains the same: creating images that feel honest, elevated, and true to your story.

Every wedding deserves to be remembered with honesty and care.

 

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