adore :: Okanagan Wedding & Lifestyle Magazine

FALL 2015

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LETTER from the EDITOR

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WELCOME TO ADORE MAGAZINE. FRONT COVER Photo :: Karla Rosalin Photography Model :: Ashleigh Cameron Hair :: Loyal Hair Therapy Make Up :: Shimmer & Gloss Dress :: Bliss Bridal

SPECIAL THANKS Kristen Wagner, Shawn Grey, Karla Reid, Alex Barberis, Classic Creations,

WOW! What a wedding season here in the Okanagan valley. We've seen

Barnett Photography, Joelsview, 21 C Bar,

some amazing weddings filled with unique ideas and stunning brides all

Candid Apple Photography, Krista Cook,

brought together by our talented vendors. With the wedding season winding down we welcome the beautiful colors and cooler temperatures of the fall season.

This issue is full of lovely fall inspiration. Our stylized shoot "A Romantic Affair", is overflowing with romance and moody colors. As usual we had an amazing group for this shoot. They produced stunning florals, decor and an unreal cake. So thankful for everyones hard work, even as we moved furniture up the mountain in the freezing cold. Great work team!

We have two unique real weddings featured and great tips on using Pinterest to help you plan your wedding. Be sure to check out our DIY from Mosaic Party & Event Design on how to make paper flowers, perfect for a backdrop or photo booth.

There will be some changes coming in the new year, adore will be cutting back to publishing two issues a year. But don't worry those two will still be packed full of amazing tips, trends and inspiration. We will continue to feature real Okanagan couples in our "He Said-She Said" section and of course real Okanagan weddings. Thank you for all your contributions....keep them coming! live, love, adore

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TABLE of CONTENTS THANK YOU to our amazing CONTRIBUTORS

KRISTEN WAGNER

ALEX BARBERIS

Writer

Writer

IN EVERY ISSUE

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KRISTA COOK

Mosaic Party & Event Design

JOSH & CARLY

Barnett Photography

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Fall 2015 TRENDS WE ADORE

Paper Table Runners : Ginger Creative REAL WEDDING

Christine & Tyler :: Joelsview Photography VENDORS WE ADORE

Taste Experimentation :: 21C Bar STYLIZED SHOOT

A Romantic Affair :: Karla Rosalin Photography REAL WEDDING

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Christy & Rich :: Barnett Photography

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Judah & Alex :: Candid Apple Photography

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TIPS WE ADORE

Saying I Do with Pinterest HE SAID 路 SHE SAID

VENDOR DIRECTORY

Okanagan wedding experts we adore DIY WITH ADORE

Paper Flowers :: Mosaic Party & Event Design JOEL JASZCZYSZAK

Joelsview Photography

CASSANDRA & BRAD

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Paper Table Runners There is nothing we love more than a well put together

tablescape. Having custom table adornments will defiantly add instant class to any type of wedding theme. Whether you are going for a rustic backyard feel or an upscale glamorous event, custom paper table runners allow you to pair your table decor to any style.

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Paper Table Runners : Ginger Creative Florals : Classic Creations

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CHRISTINE & TYLER The day of Christine and Tyler's wedding was extremely exciting for them both. They started the day with the first look. It had a double meaning for them as it was not only the first time Tyler got to see Christine in her dress but it was also the first time the couple got to see the location of their photo shoot.

They had left it up to their photographer Joel to choose the shoot location and were not disappointed. The BNA brewery was just what they had envisioned and the beautiful backdrop of the rustic and vintage location was the perfect choice and a perfect reflection of the theme of the wedding.

From the photoshoot they moved to the ceremony at First United Church, where they were able to share their union with family and friends. With the gorgeous pipe organ in the background and Reverend Karen putting a personal touch on the ceremony, the day became even more special.

Off to the Laurel Packing House for the reception. This location had special meaning for the couple because it was where Tyler had proposed to Christine. Everything about the reception was a perfect mix of the rustic, vintage and orchard theme of the day. The venue was gorgeous from the brick background to the wooden beams decorated with lights. It was absolutely the best setting for these two. Their photographer, Joel from Joelsview Photography had captured the beauty and simplicity of the building and was all over the place collecting memories of family and friends having a fantastic time. The day was everything and more than they ever imagined!

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THE DETAILS BNA Brewing Ceremony First United Church Officiant Karen Medland Reception The Laurel Packing House Dj Lets Dance - DJ Dan

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TASTE 21C BRINGS THE WEDDING BAR INTO A NEW CENTURY WRITTEN BY KRISTEN WAGNER PHOTOS BY TARYNN LIV-PARKER OF THE FIELD GUIDE

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Like it or not, alcohol is a powerful substance. Many great men and women through history have been noted drinkers; Churchill, Hemingway and John Bonham each accomplished great things while on the sauce. It fuels some of the most memorable nights of our lives. Tequila sunrise, pina coladas, funky cold medina –

In one easy stop, 21C provides Kelowna’s finest bartenders, a mouth-watering menu, the alcohol itself and a healthy dose of flair. Service is the top priority: they can work within almost any budget to reduce the couple’s stress on their wedding day. “The couple has many things to worry about on their day, but liquor shouldn’t be one of them,” Alex says. “The bar should be where they can come and enjoy a drink, and not worry about things like quantities or ice.” Not unlike alcohol itself, 21C can take all their clients’ troubles away, leaving them free to enjoy their own celebration.

they’ve all been immortalized in song. And while it’s certainly

Good bartending is about more than pouring rum and cokes

possible to host a dry wedding—even to enjoy it—a well-mixed

and opening wine bottles. It’s about fun and experimentation:

drink can add a certain je ne sais quoi that really puts the

custom drinks, especially his and hers signature cocktails

maraschino cherry on top of the party.

incorporating the colours and flavours of the Okanagan, are a

Of course, moderation and knowing when to stop are important lessons when it comes to drinking – lessons many of us learn the hard way. But Kelowna bartending service 21C and its owner, proprietor, head bartender and jack-of-all-trades Alex Kagel bring all the fun of drinking and mix it with a healthy dose of responsibility to make sure your night achieves the perfect balance between party and prudence.

common feature at 21C events. “We’ll work with the bride and groom, tailoring the cocktails to their tastes,” explains Alex.

“We work off their main spirit and use fresh fruit—anything that grows in the Okanagan. It’s part of the experience of getting married here.”

Even the name – 21C – suggests the possibilities Alex and his

To Alex, bartending combines the best of both the kitchen

team bring to their events. It’s short for “21st century cocktail

and front-of-house. “You get to create, but you also get to

bar,” and references the modern and classic ways Alex and

interact with your customers,” he explains. “Both bartending

his staff find to wow clients. Smoky liquid nitrogen, force-

and cooking are all about flavours, but bartending is more fun,

carbonated cocktails and showy elements like a sabered bottle

more interactive. I enjoy partying, and I enjoy offering that to the

of champagne—they’re all on the menu, served from behind

client, letting them have that experience. It’s a celebration.”

21C’s sleek white bar.

In the end, 21C caters to a basic human instinct: the urge to

With a background in cooking, Alex is proficient in the art and

drink. Across the globe, countless cultures, independent of one

science of flavours. He was trained at the Northern Alberta

another, discovered that if you let fruit (or other foods) ferment

Institute of Technology’s (NAIT) culinary program and was

for long enough, it can lead to a good time. Alex has another

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theory: “When we came down from the trees as chimpanzees

restaurant. There, he served as front of house manager, sous

and turned into land animals, we started to consume these

chef and wine director.

fermented fruits. It leads to the theory that maybe that’s what

Wine was a natural bridge between the kitchen and the bar: after

developed our brains and helped us evolve,” he jokes.

completing a wine training program in London, England, Alex

Whether it’s true or not, it’s certainly a point that merits

toured wineries in the Okanagan and soon made the decision

discussion over a pint.

to move there. After becoming immersed in the Okanagan wine industry, he started the all-inclusive beverage service 21C, thereby filling a notable hole in the local wedding industry.

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A Romantic Affair Karla Rosalin Photography

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I love you without knowing how, or when.

I love you simply, without problems or pride.

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I do not know any other way of loving but this,

there is no I or you,

your hand upon my cheast is my hand,

so intimate

that when I fall asleep your eyes close.

credits CAKE

MODELS

Madeleine Cakes

Dejavu Model Management

DECOR & STYLIZING White Orchid DRESS Bliss Bridal DISHWARE & GLASSWARE Accent Decor FLORALS Lavender & Lace Floral Farm HAIR Loyal Hair Therapy MAKEUP Shimmer & Gloss

Ashleigh Cameron & Caleb Matthews PHOTOGRAPHY Karla Rosalin Photography STATIONERY Ginger Creative SUIT Torino Ritz VENUE Durali Villa

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Christy and Rich met on a blind date which unfortunately was a bit of a disaster. They marveled at how horrible the date was but they still felt like there might be "something there" so they decided to give it a second chance. Fast forward five years to their dream wedding. Needless to say they are now fans of second chances!

Rich and Christy's vision was all about family, great food and Christy's nerd love of The Lord of the Rings. Their vision came to life with the help of the incredibly talented Yuriko Larsen of Vintage Origami in what they like to call "Woodland Vintage"

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CREDITS BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES | JENNY YOO CATERING | JOY ROAD CATERING CAKES & DESSERT | WHISK BAKERY CHAIRS | A NEW LEAF FLOWER DECOR | VINTAGE ORIGAMI DRESS | BLISS BRIDAL DJ | BRIAN MACK FLORALS | CROCUS FLORAL DESIGN OFFICIANT | ANTHONY HOEK PHOTOGRAPHY | BARNETT PHOTOGRAPHY RENTALS | ALL OCCASIONS RINGS | CJEX STATIONERY | GINGER CREATIVE WEDDING COORDINATOR | STEPHANIE SIELMANN

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WRITTEN BY ALEXANDRA BARBERIS

TIPS we ADORE

I don’t have a Pinterest wedding board

Wonderland acid trip of a wedding. But, I’m now approaching

anywhere on my Pinterest account –

300 Pins and I think I’ve got an idea of what I think my

not even listed as a private board - and

wedding would look like…I think.

for the life of me I can’t tell you why. I’m probably part of the 1% that doesn’t.

It’s not that I’m not a romantic; I’d squeal and swoon at the thought of my PhD accredited soul mate to saunter into my life and sweep me off my feet while we gallop off together into the Mediterranean sunset – as any other girl would, naturally. But I think the real reason I don’t have a Pinterest board dedicated to my wedding is because I’m afraid of being unrealistic - go figure, right?

So far, my dream wedding looks a little like the following: I’m getting married in an outdoor ceremony, somewhere like a meadow or a forest or a winery, oooh maybe even a cathedral; I’m wearing an off-white, lace, body-hugging dress with a low, open back and delicate straps, maybe a sleeveless, with a short train; and I’d style my loosely curled hair in a half up/ half down look complete with maybe a tiara or an olive leafed circlet. I can’t decide if I want my bridesmaids to wear the same dress, or similar dresses of the same tone, or different dresses in all the same colour. I think I want a small ceremony, or maybe I want it to be a spectacle with lots of people. The music will be a mix of romantic and open-bar dance party, and I think the flowers will be lilies….scratch that, peonies.

So in the spirit of writing this article, I created a wedding board just to see what the fuss is all about. I now understand the fuss. I get it ladies – I really do. Pinterest is awesome yet undoubtedly terrifying. I‘d compare the anxiety I felt scrolling on Pinterest to the type of sensory overload that

So, to sum it all up – after 6 hours of pinning and 300 pins (I went overboard – I realize), I’ve got pretty close to nothing to show for it. No concrete decisions made, and a whole lot more decisions to make to resemble something even close to a semiplanned wedding. I can’t decide if Pinterest helped me plan my mock wedding, or raised more questions and indecision that would be ultimately detrimental to the dream occasion.

I experience shopping at the mall

To try and find an answer to this I spoke with my team of

sometime in the twelve days before

experts (aka. my friends and family who are both married, are

Christmas. Everything was so pretty;

thinking of getting married, and have strong opinions about

I just wanted to pin it all – even if that

weddings) to give you the dos and don’ts of incorporating

meant I end up with some Alice in

Pinterest into your wedding planning.

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Please Do TELL ME WHAT YOU WANT, WHAT YOU REALLY, REALLY WANT.

The Spice Girls had it right. It’s important to know what you

like. Try to have somewhat of an idea of the type of wedding you’d like to have before you go to Pinterest. Although Pinterest is a great place to get inspiration – pin-spiration,

NARROW YOUR STYLE

if you will – it’ll help keep you in check once you open and

If you’ve taken the similar approach as I have – pinning non-

embrace the pearly gates of pinning.

stop until you start predict where your mouse needs to stay

KEEP IT REAL

on your window in order to speed up your process – then you

Go from being a Bridezilla to a Bridechilla by keeping your

them with different boards. For example, pin all the things that

expectations in check. Pinterest is great at showing the

catch your eye on one board, make a second board for things

fairytale side of every wedding. You’ll do yourself a service

that you really want, make a third board for things that you

by realizing that not everything on Pinterest is attainable.

think could be a possibility, and then from, there go and delete

Don’t be fooled by the models, and don’t be fooled by some

as you deem fit.

of the items. A lot of the dresses, flower arrangements, the menus, and the venue can be made unbelievably glamorous

LEAVE ROOM FOR “YOU”

and fancy – if you’re not on a budget. For the rest of us

It’s almost too easy to get caught up in trying to find the

ordinary folk, keeping on budget is super important – try

solution to all your wedding problems on Pinterest, but don’t

not to get carried away with all of the ideas by making your

forget to incorporate some of your own ideas. Make your

expectations realistic.

wedding the magical day it’s meant to be by personalizing it.

PHOTO INSPIRATION

You may think the burlap bags you saw on Pinterest would go

Pinterest can be great for finding wedding photography

burlap usually makes you want to vomit, then maybe don’t do

inspiration. Finding that photographer to capture every

it? No matter how great they may look on Pinterest.

moment can be one of the most stressful parts of planning your wedding. While you’re scrolling, compile a list of creative shots from different photographers so you can determine your style and feel, and find a photographer you trust with the big day. Same thing goes for engagement photos!

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KEEP LOOKING ONCE YOU’VE MADE A DECISION Think you’ve hummed and hawed about it enough? You

probably have. Once you’ve made a decision about some

aspect of your wedding don’t go back to Pinterest and keep looking for more ideas. Quit while you’re ahead. Any further pinning only going to make you doubt your decision and delay your wedding planning even further.

BE AFRAID TO SHARE YOUR BOARD

Don't

world. Not only will it open up the possibility of feedback from

STAY EXCLUSIVE TO WEDDING BOARDS

the Pinterest wedding community if you have questions about

Good ideas come from all sorts of places. Don’t confine your

some of your pins, but it can make it easier to organize your

searches specifically to wedding boards. When you’re trying

wedding. Have a maid-of-honour that lives out of country? Is

to plan your wedding look at photography boards, fashion

Mom too far away to help you go dress shopping? Share your

boards, travel boards, interior design boards – anything related

board with your loved ones for maximum collaboration. Give

that might spark inspiration.

Take your board off of its ‘private’ setting and share it with the

your maid-of-honour ideas for a bachelorette that’s greater parts enjoyment than embarrassment, and get a better idea of

Pinterest can be a blessing if you let it be, or a curse if

mom’s wedding dress opinions by pinning your favourite looks

you’re careless. If you plan in moderation and set reasonable

on a shared board.

expectations, then Pinterest can be a great tool for planning

GET JEALOUS

your big day. It’s accessible and relatively inexpensive (a DIY haven) making it ideal for many brides. Get pins-piration for

A lot of things of Pinterest just aren’t going to be feasible – no

all fronts of your wedding to make everything picture perfect.

sense feeling bad about it. Some of us just weren’t born with

May your dresses be lacy, your centerpieces be bountiful, and

a glue gun in our hand, and a silver spoon in our mouth. Your

your mason jars luminescent.

wedding will be memorable for the people that were there and the love that you celebrated – the intangible objects, not

Looking back over my ‘dream’ wedding board I now see how I

the hundreds of mason jars floating from the ceiling.

could differentiate between the pretty adorable and the pretty attainable. So I guess I’m ready to walk down the isle now?

Sh*t, I forgot about the cake. Back to Pinterest.

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F IR ST ME E TI NG

Alex and I initially met through friends about a year before we started dating. We had gone our separate ways but then reconnected a couple months later when I gave her friend Megan my number to pass on.

I met Judah through mutual friends. My best friend Megan is a nurse and his friend Natalie was also a nurse,both involved in rugby with Judah. We all hung out one night and afterwards my friend Megan encouraged me to text him to hang out. The rest is history

F IR ST DATE

I took Alex out for sushi at Wasabi and after dinner we drove to a viewpoint, listened to music and talked.

Judah picked me up for our first date and took me to Wasabi, a Japanese restaurant downtown. After dinner we went and had some wine and listened to the Shins. It was a super relaxing, fun date.

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FIR ST K ISS

I honestly don’t remember.

I don’t really remember when our "first kiss" was so one evening we acted out a fake first kiss on top of Knox Mountain but we waited for a shooting star first. It was pretty funny and super cheesy but I guess more memorable than our real first kiss.

FIR ST I LOVE YOU

Alex had said it to me a couple days before and I didn’t say it back immediately but after thinking about it I really realized that I did love her and I told her the next time we were together.

We were just hanging out at my house and I said I loved him.

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T H E ONE

Things with Alex have always been very easy and comfortable and we really

There are so many things that I love

mesh well. The thought of marriage had been in the back of my mind for a

about Judah that when all combined

while, but one thing that really solidified my decision was how she responded

made me realize he was the one I wanted

when I had a serious and potentially life altering injury. Alex showed nothing but

to spend my life with. I love that Judah is

strength and loyalty when she cared for me through this tough time. Since then I have had no doubt that she was “the one� and life with Alex keeps getting better.

so patient, even-tempered, fun and caring just to name a few attributes. He truly is my best friend.

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T H E P ROP OSAL I woke up that Sunday morning beyond excited as the day

about to leave our last stop I slid in to the bathroom to call

had come where I would propose to the love of my life. It felt

her mom and let her know we were on the way and to set

surreal that the day was actually here and to my surprise I

everything up. The ride home was when the nerves hit. I was

didn't feel that nervous. The plan was to head to Naramata to

trying to keep a normal conversation while simultaneously

do some wine tasting (loosen her up) and then end the day

running through what I wanted to say to her in my head. By

off at her mom's sanctuary where I would pop the question.

the time we finally pulled into her mom’s place the nervous

Prior to the big day the topic of marriage had made its way into conversation and I had been grilled many times on when I was finally going to propose to her. She had made it clear that she didn't want to be "old" by the time she got married and I had to endure some not-so-subtle hints of photos and screen shots of engagement rings strategically left on my computer and phone. I knew I really wanted the moment to be a surprise for her and so whenever she would ask, "When

Alex down the path toward the sanctuary. With her mom’s help there were lights set up and a decorated table with flower’s, candles, champagne and of course the ring. Alex’s initial response was “aww look what my mom did” until she got close enough to see the ring. It was really special to have Alex genuinely surprised. I got down on one knee and she said yes.

are we ever going to get married?" I would always respond

It had been quite a few months of me grilling and questioning

"Sometime in the next five years." That really drove her nuts.

friends and family and Judah) on the topic of….WHEN is he

Leading up to the day, the hardest thing for me was keeping

going to propose?! I had been waiting for Judah to ask me to marry

everything a secret from the ever-curious fiancée to be. As a

him for a while and on that gorgeous Sunday it finally happened.

result only a handful of people knew it was happening, most of which were family. At points in the preparations there were a couple of times I had to cover my tracks and maybe tell a white lie just to throw Alex off.

I picked Alex up that morning in my parent’s convertible and we headed out, top down, listening to music and just having fun. I really wanted the day to be great, but at the same time not too over the top that she would be catching on to what was going on. We had a great day tasting.

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The day started off as being classified as a “date day” it was pretty much the final weekend we had before our lives got hectic with planning for our big move to Ontario. As this was going to be one of the last planned dates I had been secretly hoping that he would pop the question.

We started the morning by going to Bliss bakery for a nice

remember saying “aweee look what my mom did, Judah isn’t this

breakfast then drove down to Summerland and Naramata area

nice!” It wasn’t until we got down closer that I saw a potted rose

for a day of wine tasting. My hopes were high and my hair and

and a ring box on the table that I clued in to the fact that this

makeup was done you know…just in case. On the drive I received

was the moment I had been waiting for. I was so, so surprised and

a text from my mom asking if we wanted to come over for lunch I

happy. The proposal was absolutely perfect and one that I will

replied that we were going wine tasting in Naramata and with

never forget. I loved that he had 100 percent surprised me and

which she replied that we should stop by her place on the way back

most of all that it had happened on my families property in the

home for a visit. Little did I know she was “in” on all of Judah’s

Sanctuary that my mom had built with so much love. It was such a

well thought out plans.

thoughtful and loving proposal and I am so thankful to Judah for

We finished off the lovely afternoon of wine tasting and indulging in

making the day a memorable and beautiful one.

food where I text my mom like she had asked letting her know that we were all done and were going to be heading back to her place.

The car ride home was so nice listening to our favorite songs, car roof down sun shining. Looking back at this moment with Coldplay’s song Magic playing, Judah holding my hand and the lake sparkling in the sunshine it truly was a magical moment.

Although the proposal did not happen I was not disappointed and was just really happy to have had such a fun day with the love of my life before we embarked on our journey across the country to being a new adventure.

When we pulled up to my mom’s place Judah wanted to go walk down to the Sanctuary before going into her house which I thought was kind of odd but brushed it off and started strolling down the path to go check out the gazebo. Completely clueless to what was going on I could see that my mom had set up what looked to be a pretty nice dinner (we have had picnics in the gazebo before so this wasn’t anything out of the norm) and there were lights up. I

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MAKE UP JENNY MCKINNEY - MAKE UP ARTIST Having worked as a freelance makeup artist for 15 years in the Okanagan Valley.

Makeup is only a tool, the beauty is within you!! Specializing in wedding, and anything for which ultimate beauty is required. w :: jennymckinney.com e :: theartofliving@shaw.ca p :: 250.718.3180

PHOTOGRAPHERS BARNETT PHOTOGRAPHY It’s our dream job to capture your romance and who you are together, on the most important day of your life. w :: barnettphotography.ca e :: BarnettPhotography@gmail.com p :: 250.860.4116

HEATHERLY PHOTOGRAPHY Photography for the cozy, affectionate, “I love you so much I want to pinch you” couples. w :: heatherly.ca/blog. e :: heather@heatherly.ca p :: 250.808.9915

RENTALS & DECOR VINTAGE ORIGAMI - WEDDING RENTALS & DECORATING We offer rentals of unique vintage decor, props and furniture for DIY brides and full decor service packages, we’ll take care of all the little details. w :: vintageorigami.com e :: yuriko@vintageorigami.com

WEDDING PLANNERS MOSAIC PARTY & EVENT DESIGN Specializing in boutique-sized events, specialty displays, custom party packages, and weddings - they bring imagination to the forefront with one-of-a kind event design service. w :: mosaicparty.com e :: mosaicpartyandevent@gmail.com p :: 778.214.6258

TOP KNOT EVENTS The Okanagan’s wittiest and most recognizable wedding planner. w :: topknot.ca e :: hello@topknot.ca p :: 250.308.8175

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Paper Flowers are elegant and perfect for dressing up a table, making a fabulous backdrop or just an easy way to add a pop of color. Here is an amazing DIY that prove just how stunning (and sometimes, easy!) paper flowers can be. Happy flower-making!

BY KRISTA COOK :: MOSAIC PARTY & EVENT DESIGNS

SUPPLIES » Construction Paper » Scissors » Glue Gun » Glue Sticks » Pencil » Dowel, Stick, or Curling Tool

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DIY with ADORE

STEPS You will need roughly 15-20 sheets of paper, depending on the size petals you create.

The larger the petals, the larger the flower.

1. Draw petal shapes in 3 or 4 sizes.

Perfection is not required. Keep it a simple shape.

2. Cut out 5-6 of each petal size, and a round base.

3. Cut a slit in bottom of each petal.

4. Add a small amount of glue and cross the flaps over slightly.

This will give the petals some shape and make them stand up when attaching to flower.

5. Take a small stack of petals and roll the ends to create some shape.

6. Prepare all your petals.

7. Starting with the largest petals, glue each one to the outside edge of your round base. Overlap the petals as you go.

8. With the next petal size, complete a new layer inside the flower.

9.

Continue gluing new layers until all petal sizes are used

10.

To create a center for the flower, simply roll a small petal into a cone, trim bottom, and glue into the middle of the flower.

11. Final touch: Using your dowel, stick, or curling tool – roll and curl the edges to your liking.

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