Weddings AND SPECIAL EVENTS PHOTO: West Coast River Lodge, www.westcoastriverlodge.com EXCERPT FROM: Canadian Home Trends Luxury Lifestyles Special Edition. CLICK HERE to read the full issue!
Grass,www.potterybarn.ca;Barn,MacraméBackdrop,SolidOak,www.solidoakinc.com;PampusWalmart,www.walmart.ca
GET THE LOOK Lantern, Pottery
Dream DESTINATION
There is nothing quite as romantic as a small, intimate wedding in a beautiful island setting with all the luxurious amenities your guests could ask for! With space for up to 23 overnight guests and 120 event guests, the West Coast River Lodge in Port Alberni on Vancouver Island is the dream destination for any wedding. The lodge offers accommodations exclusively for groups which means you and your guests can enjoy the lodge and grounds in complete privacy. No need to worry about disturbing other Theguests!lodge offers a restful, charming atmosphere that is sure to provide a memorable experience for you and your guests. Decorated with antique Canadian furnishings and overstuffed sofas and chairs with expansive decks and sheltered viewpoints, the Lodge offers luxurious comfort both indoors and out. A large dining room, cigar lounge, large common space, and fully stocked kitchen make entertaining easy. Additional amenities include a seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool, hot tub, sauna, billiard room and large outdoor BBQ area. The staff at West Coast River Lodge are experts in creating stunning events and can help you plan out every detail! They can offer recommendations for local vendors, local attractions and more! Their goal is to make your planning process as easy as possible so you can show up and enjoy your event. With a variety of picturesque options for your ceremony and reception, a wedding at West Coast River Lodge is sure to be a unique and memorable experience!
West Coast River Lodge, www.westcoastriverlodge.com
3. VINTAGE CHIC
Proposal Planner
1 2 3
2. BEACH BABE
If nothing beats a day spent dipping your toes in the water, a beach proposal is the way to go. Pair stunning waterside views with an ocean-inspired gemstone ring and pretty blue florals for a memorable moment.
All of the best proposal stories have one thing in common: personalization. It’s not about the location or how much you spent. It’s about the thought that went into creating a memory that shows that you really understand your partner! Here are some of our favorite proposal ideas for location, ring style and flowers based on your partner’s personality.
Take an afternoon drive in an antique car, spend a weekend at a bed & breakfast and enjoy searching for treasures at local antique shops! Pair your proposal with a vintage inspired diamond and a classic bouquet in a vintage-style vase.
1. MODERN MEDIA Celebrity and social media culture defines the modern proposal with grand gestures, gorgeous Insta-worthy set ups and stunning displays of affection. For the modern, social media maven, an Instagram Worthy proposal with cutting edge flowers, candle light pathways and a sleek, modern diamond ring is just the thing.
7
6. ONE-OF-A-KIND Prefer things a little more out-of-the-box? Select a unique, non-traditional destination. Set the scene with creative florals and a gorgeous ring featuring colored stones and non-traditional settings.
7. NATURE LOVER For the outdoor lover, select a location that embraces what you love most. Go for a hike, take a picnic to the park or camp at your favorite summer spot. A ring featuring diamond clusters, reminiscent of flowers, is the perfect choice to pair with a mixed bouquet of seasonal favorites. 4 5 6
4. CLASSIC LUXE For the couple who values traditional classics, an elegant dinner at a favorite restaurant with a classic rose bouquet and a stunning three stone diamond ring is a tried and true plan.
5. WHIMSICAL From whimsical locations like a local amusement park or a trip to Disneyland to soft, pretty florals and a Disney inspired ring, this proposal is all about making her feel like a princess.
Floral Arrangements, Canada Engagementwww.canadaflowers.caFlowers,Rings,CharmDiamond,www.charmdiamondcentres.com
#trendingBRIDAL SHOWER IDEAS Lexy www.lexyballoons.comBalloons Lexy www.lexyballoons.comBalloons
Tiny, individual cakes are the new cookie! They create a stunning decorative statement as well.
This isn’t your grandmother’s balloon décor! Balloon garlands have hit the event décor scene in a big way. They offer an affordable way to make a big statement, perfect for accenting the bride’s chair, welcoming guests at the entrance or creating a photo spot!
Buffets are not a new concept for bridal showers but now, it’s all about the set up! Vintage plates, themed table décor, decorative presentations and the like turn the buffet table into a stunning showpiece.
BALLOON GARLANDS
MINI CAKES
INTIMATE GATHERINGS
Small, intimate gatherings make for a more memorable experience than one, large gathering. For many brides, the idea of attending a few smaller showers where they can actually visit with their guests is preferable to a large single shower where you don’t have the time to really connect with your guests.
ELEGANT BUFFETS
INSTA-SPOT In today’s social media culture, creating an Instagram-worthy photo spot where guests can take fantastic selfies and group photos is a great idea. From gorgeous décor to creative backdrops, this encourages your guests to capture the day in social media savvy style.
FASHION FILE THE LABEL: &For Love FIND IT ONLINE www.andforlove.com SHOWN HERE: Oceans from the 2022 Ocean Haze Collection SOME OF THIS SEASON’S HOTTEST BRIDAL STYLES FROM CANADIAN DESIGNERS.canadian
THE DESIGNER: Anais Anette FIND IT ONLINE www.anaisanette.com SHOWN HERE: Mattea from the 2022 True Love Lasts Collection THE LABEL: Laudae FIND IT ONLINE www.laudae.com SHOWN HERE: Marrakesh (Version 1) from The Helios Collection
THE DESIGNER: Truvelle FIND IT ONLINE www.truvelle.com SHOWN HERE: Lillie (Version 1) from the 2022 Collection
THE LABEL: Reclamation FIND IT ONLINE www.wearereclamation.com SHOWN HERE: Much Love Gown THE LABEL: Catherine Langlois FIND IT ONLINE www.catherinelanglois.com SHOWN HERE: Summer from the LoveBlooms Collection
THE LABEL: Something Blue Vancouver FIND IT ONLINE: www.somethingbluevancouver.com SHOWN HERE: Simone
PREPARATIONS Pre-Wedding
Wedding season is upon us and whether you’re the bride, a bridesmaid or mother-of-the-bride, you want to grace the aisle looking impossibly stunning. What’s the best accessory to that amazing designer dress you just laid out for? Glowing skin! What steps can you take now to be photo ready for the big day? Whether it’s next week, next month or next season, we’ve got treatments to help you look radiant and refreshed. A consultation is the best way to start. BABY BOTOX We’ve all got them: between the brows, around the eyes, along the forehead. Lines, they’re natural! But if they’re bothersome and you’re curious about Botox, we say baby steps. We support starting small and subtle. Our Botox treatments are performed by a board-certified dermatologist, so you can rest assured, you’re in good hands.
They don’t call it Genesis for nothing! Transform dull, lax, uneven skin with this gentle, non-invasive, no-downtime treatment. Genesis gently stimulates collagen and elastin, and improves fine lines, skin tone and texture, pore size and redness. We recommend 3-6 treatments, 2-4 weeks apart.
Results: early results in 4-6 weeks, dramatic results in 16 weeks Downtime: none DermLab, www.dermlab.ca
Results: both immediate and cumulative Downtime: none
MICRONEEDLINGRADIOFREQUENCY Get glowing with this rejuvenating process to renew the deeper layers of your skin. Smooths fine lines, firms skin tone, and improves texture by clearing out damaged cells and stimulating new collagen and elastin. We recommend 3 treatments, 4-6 weeks apart.
Results: 3-7 days, full results in 2 weeks, lasts 3-4 months
Downtime: 2-4 days LATISSE Leave the drama to your lashes. Latisse is the only prescriptionstrength lash treatment approved by Health Canada, and it's physician dispensed. Clinically proven for longer, thicker, darker lashes.
Results: early results within a week, full results in 3 months
Downtime: unlikely LASER GENESIS
A custom wedding ring is a perfect choice for creating a one a one-of-a-kind piece that tells the story of your love! Sabrina Melendez of Janine de Dorigny works with couples to bring their designs to life in her Toronto-based studio! She suggests the following tips to get the most out of your custom design experience: Be honest about your budget! A custom engagement ring doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Being honest with your designer about your budget will allow them to suggest design changes and modifications that will achieve your dream design within your budget.
Think outside the box! The key benefit of a custom designed ring is that it doesn’t look like every other ring you can buy at your neighborhood jewelry store. Don’t be afraid to get creative with your design! Make it personal! One common reason for a custom ring is that the bride or groom want to incorporate metal and/or stones from another piece with personal meaning. Perhaps you want to incorporate the diamond from your grandmother’s engagement ring or use the gold from a special piece of jewelry purchased earlier in the relationship. A custom piece allows you to incorporate those meaningful materials into a new, custom ring! Consider a variety of materials. While gold and diamonds are the classic choice for wedding jewelry, incorporating other materials and stones either mixed with gold and diamonds or on their own, can create a truly unique design! Janine de www.janinededorigny.comDorigny
#
trendingCUSTOM RING DESIGN
