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We got married! 

Our Wedding

As we approach the year-and-a-half mark since Alan received his transplant, we feel ready to return to the business of living our lives. One of the things we have always wanted is to formalize our relationship in front of our families and friends.For a long time, life was largely put on hold as we navigated dialysis and all the challenges that came with it. During that time, survival was the order of the day. We weren’t able to move forward in the ways we had hoped, because so much of our energy was devoted simply to getting through.Now, we have been given the space—and the gift—of a second chance. We are excited to take this next step, not as a beginning, but as a continuation and formalization of the life we have built together, and to move forward with a renewed sense of what it means to simply live.

Finally Moving Forward

Our Story

Photos

Wedding Party

Located in Chemainus, BC, a quaint and eclectic Vancouver Island town. 10 Mins from ceremony and Reception venues.35 Mins from Ferry Terminals,20 Mins from Nanaimo Airport1 hr North of Downtown Victoria1 hr 30mins from Victoria Airport Stay with us at this charming and award-winning suite-style hotel with a hot breakfast every morning. Near the world-famous Chemainus murals, the Chemainus Theatre, and more. IMPORTANT NOTES:-All reservations must be made prior to July 21, 2026 in order to take advantage of the group rate.-Deposit of 1 night required to secure booking.-Deposit is fully refundable when booking through the link here, as long as you cancel before 4pm on Friday August 2026. https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-rooms.62113.html?groupId=5K1DF8C9

Best Western Plus Chemainus Inn

Traveling by AirFor those joining us from farther away, we recommend flying into the Nanaimo Airport (YCD).From there, rental cars are available through providers such as Budget Rent a Car and National Car Rental, making it easy to reach the Cowichan Valley.Shuttle service is also available via the <a href="https://nanaimoairporter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nanaimo Airporter.</a> Traveling from the Lower MainlandFor those coming from the Lower Mainland, the journey across the water is part of the experience.You can travel with BC Ferries:Horseshoe Bay Terminal → Departure Bay TerminalTsawwassen Terminal → Duke Point TerminalFrom either terminal, Ladysmith is just a short 20-minute drive. We recommend booking your sailing in advance to secure Saver fares.Please note: for the Horseshoe Bay to Departure Bay route, vehicle reservations must be made ahead of time, as tickets are not sold at the terminal. A Downtown AlternativeAnother option is the passenger-only Hullo Ferries, which travels from downtown Vancouver to the Nanaimo Port Place Terminal.From there, car rentals are available through Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Budget Rent a Car (many offer pickup with advance booking).Car-sharing options such as Evo Car Share and Turo are also available at the terminal, and shuttle service can be arranged through the <a href="https://nanaimoairporter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nanaimo Airporter</a>.

Travel

We will continue to update this section as more questions are asked and more information becomes available.

Q + A

Dress Code

Things to Do

Registry

Gift Registry

We know our wedding requires travel and effort, and your presence is the greatest gift we could ask for. That said, several guests have asked about a registry, so we’ve put together a short list of items that would help us get started in this new chapter. If you prefer not to purchase a physical gift, contributions toward our honeymoon fund or a home project are equally appreciated. Thank you for celebrating with us — we can’t wait to see you in Ladysmith on August 22, 2026.

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Alan & Jon

Alan & Jon

A&J

We got married!