Robin Simcoe and Justin Warger discovered the Pacific Rim on Friday. Three days later, they were newlyweds.
Enamoured with their West Coast surroundings, and each other, the Malakwa B.C. couple celebrated their spontaneous big day at Uclueletsa国际传媒檚 Amphitrite Lighthouse on a sunny Monday afternoon.
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The pair and their son Jase were visiting Vancouver Island for the first time and romantic wheels began to turn as they felt the communitysa国际传媒檚 warmth during the Saturday morning.
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Justin said the pair had been engaged for three years, but had never been able to settle on a spot to tie the knot until they discovered the West Coast.
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Justinsa国际传媒檚 parents were travelling with them and Justin said that not only were they instantly on board with the idea, they scouted out the .
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After securing officiant Judy Michaud to make their wedding official, the pair invited locals to their big day through social media and not only found a photographer willing to immortalize the momentsa国际传媒� sa国际传媒攂ut also a community of new friends.
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Robin was beaming with happy memories Tuesday morning.
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Justin was equally enthusiastic.
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The couple will return home as newlyweds on Thursday.
