RUSTIC ROMANCE IN MODERN TIMES In a world overcome with crisis, this down-home, western wedding is a prime example of how love conquers all.
Their Story:
Bronwyn & Bruce Hilton • May 22, 2020 • Photographer: Samantha Knoop
In 2020, it’s difficult to have a wedding. With social distancing requirements and the ban of mass gatherings in Canada, many couples have had their wedding dreams dashed for the year. Bronwyn Atkinson (originally from Cape Town, South Africa), and Bruce Hilton (of 42 WESTERN HORSE REVIEW July/August 2020
Strathmore, Alberta), were determined not to let that happen, however. With the wedding date set for May 22, 2020 – which was also the anniversary of their first date – the couple had originally planned to have their wedding in one of the fields on Bruce’s farm, as it has a beautiful view of the
mountains. Sadly, days of heavy rain and arctic cold put an end to that idea. Luckily, Bruce had built an indoor riding arena on the farm years earlier and it was the groom’s idea to move the wedding inside. “It worked perfectly with plenty of space!” tells Bronwyn. “Our guests drove into the
