Vows in the Valley
A Pride Pop-Up Wedding Giveaway
Celebrating Rural LGBTQ+ Love
Presented by Rove Acres + Annapolis Royal Pride
Bear River East, Nova Scotia
This Pride season, we’re honouring love in full bloom. Rove Acres and Annapolis Royal Pride are proud to present Vows in the Valley — a one-of-a-kind wedding giveaway celebrating LGBTQ+ love, visibility, and joy in rural Nova Scotia.
One lucky LGBTQ+ couple will receive a free, professionally photographed outdoor wedding at Rove Acres, a queer- and women-owned celebration space nestled in Bear River East.
What the Winning Couple Receives
A beautiful outdoor ceremony in peak wildflower season (July 15–August 10, 2025)
Styled ceremony setup, including a rustic arch and décor
Guest seating for a small gathering of loved ones
A handcrafted keepsake gift from Rove Acres
Professional wedding photography to capture the moment
A non-alcoholic celebratory toast to mark the day
This is more than a wedding — it’s a celebration of rural queer joy, love, and belonging.
“Whether couples dream of saying ‘I do’ under open skies or simply long for a meaningful, low-stress celebration of their love, this giveaway is our way of saying: you belong here.”
— Mallory Gallant, Co-Founder of Rove Acres
Key Dates
Entries Open: June 1, 2025
Entries Close: June 20, 2025
Winner Announced: July 5, 2025, at the Annapolis Royal Pride Community Cabaret
Wedding Date: Scheduled with the couple between July 15–August 10, 2025
How to Enter
LGBTQ+ couples in Nova Scotia — and beyond — are invited to share a bit about their love story and what this celebration would mean to them.
Express your love your way
You’ll be able to submit your story in whatever format feels best—text, voice, video, or photos. Whether you write from the heart or speak it out loud, we want to hear what makes your love shine. You'll be able to link your submission directly in the form.
Apply HERE
Entry Deadline: June 20, 2025
A Proud Collaboration
This initiative is a joint effort by Rove Acres and Annapolis Royal Pride, created to amplify LGBTQ+ voices and expand inclusive celebration options in rural communities.
“Annapolis Royal Pride is thrilled to be part of Vows in the Valley as we launch our new identity, which is all about letting your light shine. What better way to inspire pride and love than a wedding in our beautiful Annapolis County?”
— Annapolis Royal Pride
Join us at the Community Cabaret on July 5 during Annapolis Royal Pride (July 4–6) for the winner reveal!
Rove Acres Media Contact:
Mallory Gallant
📞 778-828-0676
📧 hello@roveacres.ca
📍 Bear River East, Nova Scotia
@roveacres | 🌐 www.roveacres.com
Annapolis Royal Pride Media Contact:
Cameron Stiff
📞 902-349-5649
📧 info@annapolisroyalpride.org
📍 Annapolis Royal, Nova Scotia
@annapolis_royal_pride | 🌐www.annapolisroyalpride.org