The Wedding Ring VANCOUVER ISLAND Spring Summer 2015

VANCOUVER ISLAND | SPRING/SUMMER 2015 Vol 4 No 1

WEDDING WORTHY VENUES WHEN LOCATION IS EVERYTHING ♥

TRENDS, IDEAS & FAVOURITE THINGS I DOs & PLEASE DON’Ts VANCOUVER ISLAND

BRIDAL SHOW CALENDAR

DESIGN & FASHION INSPIRATION LOCAL WEDDING EXPERTS WORK TOGETHER TO ILLUSTRATE DESIGN IDEAS

BEST LAID PLANS: A WEDDING DAY “DO-OVER”

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Inside this issue... features

BRIDAL SHOW CALENDAR p43

Bridal Shows & Events across Vancouver Island ~ dates, times & details

BRIDAL GUIDE TO LOCAL EXPERTS p2 & 3

PHOTO, ABOVE: erinwallis.com | PHOTO, BELOW: meganedelmanphotography.com

The who’s who of Vancouver Island's best weddings

REALITY WEDDING STORY: AN ISLAND LOVE STORY MARISSA & DAVID p4 to 6 REALITY WEDDING STORY: A WEDDING WON

BY DANA & MICHAEL p36 BEST LAID PLANS: A FABULOUS WEDDING DAY “DO-OVER” p8 I DOs & PLEASE DON’Ts: CATERING EDITION p9 & 10 TRENDS, IDEAS & FAVOURITE THINGS BRIDES WILL LOVE p11 DESIGN PALETTE: ENCHANTED FOREST p13 FUGLY PHOTO CONTEST p39 VANCOUVER ISLAND WEDDING RING AWARDS p15 WEDDING WORTHY SOUNDS p41 RECAP: RACE FOR THE RING 2014 p15 WEDDING WORTHY VENUES p44 to 47

fashion & design inspiration Featured throughout the magazine, including...

PHOTO, BELOW: opheliaandromeo.com

INTO THE BLUE p18 SECRET GARDEN p19 A ROMANTIC INTERLUDE p20 HISTORIC BEAUTY p21 SPRING ROMANCE p25 & 26 BEAUTY ON PENDER ISLAND p28 WEST COAST INSPIRATION p30 to 33 The Wedding Ring VANCOUVER ISLAND is sponsored in part by

spring/summer 2015 BARTENDING SERVICE JOE THE BARTENDER 229 Gorge Road East, Victoria (250) 382-2315 www.joethebartender.com joethebartender@shawlink.ca BEAUTY AUTUMN RAYNE ARTISTRY www.autumnrayneartistry.ca autumn_welychko@hotmail.ca LONG BEACH ESTHETICS (250) 726-3887 www.longbeachesthetics.com alison@longbeachesthetics.com ♥ MA-LUXE STUDIOS INC Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 1402 Broad Street, Victoria (250) 858-5893 www.ma-luxe.com maluxeit@gmail.com BRIDAL SHOWS ♥ BRIDAL EXHIBITION (888) 501-9696 www.bridalexhibition.ca MODERN BRIDE WEDDING SHOW Bay Centre, Victoria www.modernbrideshow.com CAKES & CUPCAKES ♥ OOH LA LA CUPCAKES Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 619 Broughton Street, Victoria (250) 590-8019 713 Goldstream Avenue, Unit A, Victoria (250) 478-0704 1391A Hillside Avenue, Victoria (250) 385-0707 www.oohlalacupcakes.ca info@oohlalacupcakes.ca COASTAL CAKE COMPANY (250) 586-6642 www.coastalcakecompany.com info@coastalcakecompany.com CATERERS CONNOISSEUR CATERING 229 Gorge Road East, Victoria (250) 382-2315 www.joethebartender.com joethebartender@shawlink.ca ♥ VICTORIA MARRIOTT CATERING SERVICES AND EVENTS Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca (250) 480-3817 www.marriottvictoria.com catering@victoriamarriott.com TOQUE CATERING (250) 516-5256 www.toquecatering.com chef@toquecatering.com DÉCOR ♥ BEAUTY BRIDE Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca (250) 516-8632 www.beautybride.ca beautybride@live.ca ♥ BLISS EVENTS 208 Wallace Street, Nanaimo (250) 591-0550 www.bybliss.com info@bybliss.com BLUE LILY EVENT PLANNING AND RENTALS (250) 732-0222 www.bluelilyevents.com hello@bluelilyevents.com ♥ DECORATE VICTORIA Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 480 Tennyson Place, Victoria (250) 382-4833 www.decoratevictoria.com info@decoratevictoria.com EN VIED EVENTS (778) 679-4665 www.enviedevents.ca tricia@enviedevents.ca

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DARLING VINTAGE EVENT RENTALS & STYLING (250) 713-3148 hellodarling@darlingvintage.ca www.darlingvintage.ca PARTY MOOD (250) 701-3151 www.partymood.com annepollock@shaw.ca SUBLIME CELEBRATIONS (250) 702-3228 www.sublimecelebrations.com maria@sublimecelebrations.com DISC JOCKEYS ♥ HI-WAY PRODUCTIONS Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca (250) 888-5440 www.djpro.ca ron@djpro.ca FLORAL DESIGNERS ♥ A SEA OF BLOOM FLORAL DESIGNS Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 2052 Otter Point Road, Sooke (250) 642-3952 aseaofbloom.com flowers@aseaofbloom.com FLEURTACIOUS BY LYNDA MARIE (250) 882-8262 www.lyndamarie.ca info@lyndamarie.ca LEAF & PETAL FLOWER STUDIO (250) 701-0858 www.leaf-petal.ca flowers@leaf-petal.ca GOWNS: BRIDAL ATTIRE BLISS GOWNS AND EVENTS 208 Wallace Street, Nanaimo (250) 591-0550 www.bybliss.com info@bybliss.com ♥ THE BRIDES CLOSET Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 279 Selby Street, Nanaimo (250) 753-4975 www.thebridescloset.com bridescloset@telus.net KLEINFELD CANADA 176 Yonge Street, Toronto (416) 861-6600 www.kleinfeldbridal.ca kleinfeldbridal@hbc.com ♥ SHADES OF WHITE BRIDAL FASHIONS Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 3497 Saanich Road, Victoria (250) 475-1220 www.shadesofwhite.com info@shadesofwhite.com TRES CHIC BRIDAL BOUTIQUE 2745 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Victoria (250) 590-9754 www.treschicbridal.com ♥ VICTORIA BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 2-3948 Quadra Street, Victoria (250) 721-9500 www.victoriabridalboutique.com vbb@shaw.ca CUSTOM GOWNS LILY KENNEDY CUSTOM GOWNS (250) 857-7506 www.lilycustombridal.com info@lilycustombridal.com INVITATIONS OPEN INVITATION Nanaimo www.open-invitation.ca info@open-invitation.ca

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JEWELLERS ♥ ANN-LOUISE JEWELLERS Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca Victoria, BC (250) 383-9188 www.annlouise.ca fay@annlouise.ca BEKAH-ANNE DESIGNS #9–221 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach (250) 594-8088 www.bekah-anne.com ♥ PAUL MARA JEWELLERS Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 657 Fort Street, Victoria (250) 475-1444 www.paulmarajewellers.com marsha@paulmarajewellers.com LOCATIONS: WEDDING CEREMONIES & RECEPTIONS ARBUTUS RIDGE GOLF CLUB 3515 Telegraph Road, Cobble Hill (800) 446-5322 www.golfbc.com/courses/arbutus_ridge info_arbutus@golfbc.com ♥ APRIL POINT RESORT & SPA & PAINTER’S LODGE OAK BAY MARINE GROUP Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca (250) 370-6503 or (800) 663-7090 www.obmg.com/weddings sales@obmg.com ♥ BEST WESTERN PREMIER PRESTIGE OCEANFRONT RESORT Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 6929 West Coast Road, Sooke (250) 642-0805 or (877) 737-8443 www.prestigehotelsandresorts.com sookeconventions@prestigehotels.ca ♥ THE BEACH CLUB RESORT Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 181 Beachside Drive, Parksville (250) 947-2101 or (888) 760-2008 www.beachclubbc.com stay@beachclubresort.ca ♥ BLACK ROCK OCEANFRONT RESORT Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 596 Marine Drive, Ucluelet (877) 762-5011 www.blackrockresort.com dstothers@blackrockresort.com ♥ THE BUTCHART GARDENS Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay (250) 652-4422 or (866) 652-4422 www.butchartgardens.com weddings@butchartgardens.com CRAIGDARROCH CASTLE 1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria (250) 592-5323 www.thecastle.ca info@thecastle.ca CROWN ISLE 399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay (250) 703-5000 or (888) 338-8439 www.crownisle.com info@crownisle.com ♥ DELTA VICTORIA OCEAN POINTE RESORT & SPA Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 100 Harbour Road, Victoria (250) 360-2999 or (888) 890-3222 www.deltavictoria.com andrea.gorman@deltahotels.com

THE FIRESIDE GRILL 4509 West Saanich Road, Victoria (250) 479-1222 www.firesidegrill.com firesidegrill@shaw.ca HOTEL GRAND PACIFIC 463 Belleville Street, Victoria (250) 386-0450 or (800) 663-7550 www.hotelgrandpacific.com INN AT LAUREL POINT 680 Montreal Street, Victoria (250) 386-8721 or (800) 663-7667 www.laurelpoint.com guestservices@laurelpoint.com LONG BEACH LODGE 1441 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino (877) 844-7873 www.longbeachlodgeresort.com events@longbeachlodgeresort.com ♥ OAK BAY BEACH HOTEL Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 1175 Beach Drive, Victoria (250) 598-4556 or (800) 668-7758 www.oakbaybeachhotel.com info@oakbaybeachhotel.com OSWEGO HOTEL 500 Oswego Street, Victoria (877) 767-9346 or (250) 294-7500 www.oswegovictoria.com vpennington@oswegovictoria.com PARKSIDE VICTORIA RESORT AND SPA 810 Humboldt Street, Victoria (250) 940-1200 or (866) 941-4175 www.parksidevictoria.com guestservices@parksidevictoria.com ♥ POETS COVE RESORT & SPA Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 9801 Spalding Road, South Pender Island (888) 512-POET(7638) or (250) 629- 2100 www.poetscove.com reservations@poetscove.com ♥ SOOKE HARBOUR HOUSE Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 1528 Whiffen Spit Road, Sooke (250) 642-3421 or (800) 889-9688 www.sookeharbourhouse.com events@sookeharbourhouse.com ST. ANN’S ACADEMY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE 835 Humboldt Street, Victoria (250) 953-8829 www.stannsacademy.com stanns.academy@gov.bc.ca TIGH NA MARA SEASIDE SPA RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTRE 1155 Resort Drive, Parksville (250) 248-1855 or (800)-663-7373 www.tigh-na-mara.com info@tigh-na-mara.com VANCOUVER ISLAND CONFERENCE CENTRE 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo (250) 244-4050 www.viconference.com meet@viconference.com ♥ VICTORIA MARRIOTT INNER HARBOUR Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 728 Humboldt Street, Victoria (250) 480-3800 or (877) 515-2148 www.marriottvictoria.com sales@victoriamarriott.com ♥ THE WESTIN BEAR MOUNTAIN GOLF RESORT AND SPA Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 1999 Country Club Way, Victoria (250) 391-7160 or (888) 533-2327 www.bearmountain.ca info@bearmountain.ca MARRIAGE LICENSE LONDON DRUGS Campbell River, Courtney, Duncan, Nanaimo Victoria (800) 681-6677 www.ldinsurance.ca/marriage MILLINERY Lynda Marie Couture Millinery (250) 882-8262 www.lyndamarie.ca info@lyndamarie.ca

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LOCAL EXPERTS IN THEWEDDINGRING.CA PHOTOGRAPHERS BRAWNS PHOTOGRAPHY (250) 618-1785 www.brawns.ca info@brawns.ca DARREN BECKWITH PHOTOGRAPHY (250) 217-4150 www.darrenbeckwithphotography.com info@darrenbeckwithphotography.com DELGADO PHOTOGRAPHY (250) 751-3827 www.delgadophotography.ca dave.nunez@delgadophotography.ca ERIN WALLIS PHOTOGRAPHY www.erinwallis.com erin@erinwallis.com FETCHING IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY (250) 590-6703 www.fetchingimagephoto.com snap@fetchingimage.com KIM KALYN PHOTOGRAPHY (250) 661-4418 www.kimkalynphotography.com info@kimkalynphotography.com NOVOTNY PHOTOGRAPHY (250) 895-1942 www.novotnyphotography.ca snovotnyphotography@gmail.com OPEN IMAGE LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY (403) 671-1988 www.openimage.ca jennifer@openimage.ca SZYMON SZYMCZAKOWSKI PHOTOGRAPHY Ucluelet & Tofino (250) 730-1150 www.szymonphotography.com info@szymonphotography.com VIVID PHOTOGRAPHY 207A-335 Wesley Street, Nanaimo (250) 591-6243 www.vividphotography.ca info@vividphotography.ca PHOTOBOOTH FOUR FRAMES PHOTO BOOTH Derek (250) 522-2620 or Lindsay (250) 266-1697 www.fourframesphotobooth.com fourframesphoto@gmail.com PLANNERS, COORDINATORS BLUE LILY EVENT PLANNING & RENTALS (250) 732-0222 www.bluelilyevents.com hello@bluelilyevents.com ♥ DECORATE VICTORIA Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 480 Tennyson Place Unit F, Victoria (250) 382-4833 www.decoratevictoria.com info@decoratevictoria.com EN VIED EVENTS (778) 679-4665 www.enviedevents.ca tricia@enviedevents.ca LAVISH ENGAGEMENTS (250) 702-7389 www.lavishengagements.ca olivia@lavishengagements.ca PARTY MOOD (250) 701-3151 www.partymood.com annepollock@shaw.ca SUBLIME CELEBRATIONS (250) 702-3228 www.sublimecelebrations.com maria@sublimecelebrations.com WHITE WILLOW EVENT MANAGEMENT www.whitewillowevents.ca info@whitewillowevents.ca REGISTRIES ♥ HUDSON’S BAY Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca Nanaimo (250) 390-3141 Victoria Bay Centre (250) 385-1311 Victoria Mayfair Centre (250) 386-3322 www.thebay.com/giftregistry

HOME FOR THE HONEYMOON DOWN PAYMENT WEDDING REGISTRY www.homeforthehoneymoon.com info@homeforthehoneymoon.com RENTALS FOR EVENTS PARTY MOOD (250) 701-3151 www.partymood.com annepollock@shaw.ca PEDERSEN’S RENTALS 206 Mary Street, Victoria (250) 383-7783 www.pedersens.ca rent@pedersens.ca SPAS ♥ AVEDA SPA at APRIL POINT RESORT (250) 285-2668 www.aprilpoint.com/ aveda-spa aveda_spa@obmg.com ♥ BOATHOUSE SPA & BATHS AT OAK BAY BEACH HOTEL (250) 940-0326 www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/spa info@oakbaybeachhotel.com

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♥ LE SOOKE SPA AT BEST WESTERN PREMIER PRESTIGE OCEANFRONT RESORT (250) 642-7995 www.lesookespa.com info@lesookespa.com ♥ SANTE SPA AT WESTIN BEAR MOUNTAIN GOLF RESORT (250) 391-3920 www.santespavictoria.com victoria@santespa.com ♥ SUSURRUS SPA AT POETS COVE RESORT (250) 629-2113 www.poetscove.com/spa spa@poetscove.com THE PARKSIDE SPA (250) 940-1217 www.parksidevictoria.com guestservices@parksidevictoria.com ♥ THE SPA AT DELTA VICTORIA OCEAN POINTE RESORT & SPA (250) 360-5858 www.thespadeltavictoria.com vic.spa@deltahotels.com SORA SPA AT HOTEL GRAND PACIFIC (250) 380-7862 www.hotelgrandpacific.com/sora-spa spa@hotelgrandpacific.com ♥ SOOKE HARBOUR HOUSE SPA (250) 642-3121 www.sookeharbourhouse.com info@sookeharbourhouse.com TRANSPORTATION HARBOUR CITY TRANSPORTATION (888) 428-4778 www.goharbourcity.com customerservice@goharbourcity.com TUXEDOS & FORMAL WEAR ♥ HUDSON’S BAY Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca Nanaimo (250) 390-3141 Victoria Bay Centre (250) 385-1311 Victoria Mayfair Centre (250) 386-3322 www.thebay.com ♥ OUTLOOKS FOR MEN Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca 534 Yates Street, Victoria, (250) 384-2848 53 Station Street, Duncan, (250) 597-2848 www.outlooksformen.com VIDEOGRAPHY DREAM, CREATE www.dreamcreate.ca | alana@dreamcreate.ca PAPER HEART FILMS VICTORIA (250) 818-9051 www.paperheartfilms.ca WINERY UNSWORTH VINEYARDS (250) 929-2292 www.unsworthvineyards.com

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COVER PHOTO

VENUE: Long Beach Lodge Resort (longbeachlodgeresort.com) PHOTOGRAPHY: Erin Wallis Photography (erinwallis.com) GOWNS: Pnina Tornai (pninatornai.com) exclusively for Kleinfeld NY (kleinfeldbridal.com) and Kleinfeld Canada at Hudson’s Bay (♥) (thebay.com) HAIR AND MAKE-UP: Petrichor Hair Workshop (petrichorhairworkshop.com) SET AND FLORAL DESIGN: Petal and Kettle Floral Boutique & Tea Co. (petalandkettle.com) CAKE: Coastal Cake Company (coastalcakecompany.com) ACCESSORIES: The Brides Closet (♥) (thebridescloset.com) VIDEOGRAPHY: On the Beach Tofino Wedding Videos (tofinoweddingvideo.ca) BEHIND THE SCENES: Szymon Szymczakowski Photography (szymonphotography.com) SHOES PROVIDED BY: Emmy London (emmyshoes.co.uk)

THANK YOU!

Thank you to the brides, wedding experts and associate writers and editors who have contributed to this issue of The Wedding Ring Magazine VANCOUVER ISLAND. Numerous wedding professionals have contributed expert tips, retail or rental products, popular décor and/or photography services for the various features in this issue. Each professional is credited in their respective feature article. The statements, opinions and points of view expressed within this publication do not necessarily represent those of the publisher, advertisers or Wedding Ring Inc. or The Wedding Ring Vancouver Island. Photographs are submitted to Wedding Ring Inc. by vendors for the purpose of publishing online and/or in print and are used with permission. ©2015 Wedding Ring Inc. and The Wedding Ring Vancouver Island. Contents copyrighted. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any article, photograph or artwork without written permission from Wedding Ring Inc. is strictly prohibited.

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An Island Love St ory A REALIT Y WEDDING STORY From a gorgeous garden ceremony at The Butchart Gardens (♥) (butchartgardens.com) to an opulent reception at The Fireside Grill (firesidegrill.com), Marissa & David’s wedding day was about excellent locations, good taste, great music & the best of friends.

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BRIDE & GROOM: Marissa & David WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Ophelia and Romeo Photographers opheliaandromeo.com HAIR: Angela Dezwart, AtmospHAIRe Studio atmosphaire.com MAKE-UP: Melanie Baird Makeup Artistry melaniebaird.ca FLORAL AND DÉCOR: Rook and Rose Floral Design Boutique rookandrose.com

SEATING CHART AND STATIONERY: Tuktu Paper Co. tuktupaperco.com WEDDING DRESS: Martina Liana WEDDING BELT, VEIL & DRESS ALTERATIONS: Connally Mcdougall Design connallymcdougall.com WEDDING SHOES: Kate Spade katespade.com RECEPTION HEADPIECE: Adorn Atelier by Sarah Williams adornatelier.ca

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WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY: Dallas Dalziel Productions dallasdalzielproductions.com RECEPTION LIVE MUSIC AND BANDS: Shanna Dance (shannadance.ca), Skylab and Consenting Adults GETTING READY LOCATION: Oak Bay Beach Hotel (♥) oakbaybeachhotel.com CEREMONY: The Butchart Gardens (♥) butchartgardens.com RECEPTION: Fireside Grill firesidegrill.com ■

What you need to know...

Many of the talented local wedding professionals who are reviewed in TheWeddingRing.ca & featured within the pages of this magazine are award-winning, leading-edge wedding experts.

Many have gone on to be featured on global news stations, and reknowned wedding television series’.

When we’re not interviewing & reviewing local Vancouver Island wedding vendors [reviews outline who’s who & why you’ll love them], the team at The Wedding Ring Vancouver Island works on researching & sharing wedding planning tips, tricks & life-saving secrets for brides planning a Vancouver Island wedding.

T H E W E D D I N G R I N G . C A / VA N C O U V E R - I S L A N D - W E D D I N G S

BEST LAID PLANS: A fabulous wedding day “do-over”

2. Be sure to have the ‘bad weather back up plan’! You can’t control Mother Nature but you can figure out what to do if she doesn’t cooperate.

3. Plan ahead. Timing is everything so think seriously about hiring a wedding planner who can be sure that your day runs smoothly - even if/when there are minor disasters.

For this Comox Valley couple, the wonderful ‘do-over’ was an amazing experience which provided new images to treasure. “We would like to thank everyone for all their hard work in providing, creating and capturing new images and special memories for us. We are overjoyed with how you all did this for us. Thank you!”

What do you do when things don’t go exactly as planned on your wedding day?

Maria, of Sublime Celebrations in Comox Valley, heard of one such story and decided to help the couple “do-over” their most special moments nearly a year later.

She explained, “Their day had so many stressful twists and turns that the family missed capturing the special moments...I offered to plan a fun ‘do-over’ to provide them with a more positive experience.” In fact, many local wedding professionals joined Maria in the pursuit of creating new memories for this fabulous couple. The results were spectacular, as seen in the photos (above and right) by Open Image Photography. Here are some of Maria’s tips to help your day go from stressful to smooth...

1. Let guests be guests! Supportive friends often offer to help, but when things go wrong, they are not experienced enough to pick up the pieces. It may be unrealistic to expect them to be handle all the surprises that a wedding can throw their way.

SUBLIME CELEBRATIONS sublimecelebrations.com OPEN IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY openimage.ca KINGFISHER OCEANSIDE RESORT & SPA (♥) kingfisherspa.com WILD VALLEY FLOWERS wildvalleyflowers.com CAKEBREAD ARTISAN BAKERY cakebread.ca RATTAN PLUS HOME & PATIO rattanplus.ca SCORPIO’S HAIR SALON BY CORTNEY facebook.com/scorpioshairsalon HOT CHOCOLATES hotchocolates.ca EVOLVE LIGHTINGevolvelighting.ca SANDALS BY ESME VELLACOTT

I DOs & PLEASE DON’T!s Catering Edition!

Nicholas Waters, owner and chef of Toque Catering (toquecatering.com), creates cuisine with exquisite flavor, irresistible appearance and lingering pleasures. All of his ingredients are fresh, not processed and wherever possible, locally produced using sustainable practices.

I dos

...Do be upfront about your budget and expectations so that your caterer can prepare a proposal that will make you happy.

Photo, this page, above, left (catering image): Curtis Pelletier Photography

(curtispelletier.com)

DELGADO PHOTOGRAPHY delgadophoto.ca | 250.751.3827

...Do make sure proper licenses and insurance are in place especially if liquor is being served. ...Do decide between a set menu or a custom designed menu.

Photo, this page, above, upper right (table scape): Kim Kalyn Photography

(kimkalynphotography.com) ...Do be clear on your likes and dislikes. Don’t settle for beef if you really want chicken. Your caterer can make your edible vision work as long as you let them know what it is! ...Do keep track of your guest count – caterers plan for a few extra guests but not that many. Be sure your caterer has the right guest count at least ten days ahead.

Photo, this page, above, lower right (pink table): Kim Kalyn Photography

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Please don’t!s

...Don’t forget to be clear on dislikes so they don’t turn up on your wedding plate.

Always provide allergy lists. The last thing your caterer wants is one of your guests keeling over from a food reaction – it would be bad for business and a terrible memory at your wedding! ...Don’t forget to over order and not under order for canape and cocktail reception.

Never run out.

Photo, directly right, this page (dessert on white plate): Curtis Pelletier Photography

(curtispelletier.com) ...Don’t forget that the season will effect cuisine quality and price. Asparagus in December is not a good idea!

Photo, far right, this page (appetizers): Kim Kalyn Photography

(kimkalynphotography.com) ■

TRENDS, IDEAS & FAVOURITE THINGS

brides will love

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1. Custom made jewellery is a trend that is growing strong among brides who want to make a dramatic statement! This one-of-a-kind piece was created using Vintage Eisenburg Fur Clasps, circa 1930 by Bekah-Anne Designs (bekah-anne.com) in Parksville. Photo by Alana Kumar (ma-luxe.pro/alanakumar). 2. A gorgeous cake is a must. This year’s cake trends include metallic, detailed florals, dramatic designs and naked cakes! This image includes a cake by Coastal Cake Company (coastalcakecompany.com), photographed by McKinnon Photography (mckinnonphotography.com). 3. Vintage fashion is in high demand this season. Vintage can be created in many ways such as with the use of fabric sashes, hairpieces and bouquets designed by Blossom Beach (blossombeach@yahoo.ca) for The Bride’s Closet (♥) (thebridescloset.com) in Nanaimo. Pearl and jewelled centres are the highlight of these creations! Photo by Szymon Szymczakowski Photography (szymonphotography.com).

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{ design palette } Enchanted Forest

DÉCOR & DESIGN: Beauty Bride (♥) (beautybride.ca) PHOTOGRAPHY: Nichole Taylor Photography (nicholetaylorphotography.com) FLORAL DESIGN: FLEURtacious by Lynda Marie (lyndamarie.ca) GOWN: Victoria Bridal Boutique (♥) (victoriabridalboutique.com) HAIR & MAKE-UP: Erin Bradley (erinbradley.ca) JEWELLERY: Naturals Trilobite Designs For more photos and design inspiration visit www.theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island

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RACE RECAP: Race for the Ring 2014

This year’s challenges created by island wedding professionals were both fun and useful.... making mocktails, ringing church bells, creating a menu, identifying flowers and knickers, tasting macaroons, cupcakes and canapes. And let’s not forget throwing the bouquet and a slow dance in the Centre Court of The Bay Centre thanks to Laura Jayne Earnshaw (laurajayneearnshaw.com)!

A special thank you to our sponsors Hudson’s Bay (♥), Home for the Honeymoon, The Bay Centre, Modern Bride Show, Used Victoria and Ann Louise Jewellers (♥) .

Check out this year’s challenge photos, a great

PHOTOS: Paper Heart Films (www.paperheartfilms.ca)

The sun was shining and the excitement was high as contestants began to gather

video by Paper Heart Films (paperheartfilms.

on September 29th at The Bay Centre (thebaycentre.ca) in Victoria for Race

ca) and wedding

for the Ring 2014. Not only was a ring on the line but the Modern Bride Show

professionals at

couple would be chosen as well. Veils were pinned on as Ann Louise Jewellers (♥)

theweddingring.ca/

(annlouise.ca) was showing off the incredible ring that was going to be given away

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in just a few hours.

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VANCOUVER ISLAND WEDDING AWARDS 2014 It was all about collaboration as twenty-seven different Island wedding professionals planned and created the 2014 Awards held at the Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour Hotel (♥) (www.marriottvictoria. com) on October 22nd in their Pacific Ballroom.

featuring all submissions.

The music of the Groove Diggers, Hiway Productions (♥) and Respighi String Quartet entertained guests as they enjoyed canapes by Toque Catering (www.toquecatering.com), Connoisseur Catering (www. cateringvictoria.com) and Marriott Victoria Catering. Cakes by by Ooh La La Cupcakes (♥) (www.oohlalacupcakes. ca) and Coastal Cake Company (www. coastalcakecompany.com) were served while guests voted for the best live bouquet and watched a slide show

Décor provided by Details Special Event Planning and Décor (♥) (www.detailsbc. com) and Pedersen’s Event Rentals (www.pedersens.ca) created the dramatic backdrop for the winners as they received their awards. In addition, The Team at The Ring was featured on Go Island hosted by James Green on Shaw.

A big congratulations goes out to the incredibly talented wedding experts who took home awards this year...

Best Accessory – Bekah-Anne Designs Best Cake – Coastal Cake Company Best Candid – Sabrina Patrice Photography Best Décor – Bliss Gowns and Events (♥) Best Detail Shot – Julien Photography

Best Duo – Jennifer Jayde Photography Best Editorial – Sublime Celebrations with Kim Kalyn Photography Best Floral Design – Petal and Kettle Floral Boutique & Tea Co. Best Group Photo – Erin Wallis Photography Best Hairstyle – Sharon Rai Hair and Makeup Artistry Best Indoor Venue – Inn at Laurel Point Best Makeup- Artistry by Alexa Best Outdoor Venue – Villa Marco Polo Inn (♥) Best Overall Photography – CB Photography Best Stationery – Tuktu Paper Co. Best Videographer – Cassie O’Neil Cinematography Best Wedding Planner – Fresh View Events Industry Award Winner – Fern & Leroy of The Bride’s Closet (♥) Live Bouquet Winner – FLEURtacious by Lynda Marie

SPONSORS:

Hiway Productions (♥)

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort (♥)

Hudson’s Bay (♥)

Blue Lily Event Planning

Modern Bride

Bridal Exhibition

Parkside Victoria

Bridal Experts

Pedersens Rentals

Details Special Event Planning &

SW Audio & Visual

Décor (♥)

Unsworth Vineyards

Four Frames Photo Booth

Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour (♥)

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Let us bring the wedding of your dreams to life.

Olivia Cross, owner/head planner

250.702.7389 www.LavishEngagements.ca

Into the Blue PHOTOGRAPHY: Brawns Photography brawns.ca GOWN: The Brides Closet (♥) thebridescloset.com FLORAL DESIGN: Petal and Kettle Floral Boutique & Tea Co. petalandkettle.com MAKE-UP: Beauty Mark facebook.com/MakeupbyJenessa

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Secret Garden

PHOTOGRAPHY: Stan Novotny Photography novotnyphotography.ca BRIDE & GROOM: Samantha & Mike HAIR & MAKE-UP: Jentri Esthetics and Hair Studio jentri.com FLOWERS: West Coast Classic Floral Design westcoastclassicfloral.com

GOWN: Bliss Gowns and Events bybliss.com TUXEDO: Black and Lee Tuxedo & Suits blackandlee.com LOCATION: Yellow Point Gardens yellowpointgardens.com GET LOCAL. PLAN FABULOUS! • 19

A Romant ic Interlude

PHOTOGRAPHY: Kim Kalyn Photography kimkalynphotography.com JEWELLERY: Ann Louise Jewellers (♥) annlouise.ca MAKE-UP ARTIST: Erin Bradley erinbradley.ca HEIRLOOMS AND EXTRAS: Chintz & Company chintz.com HAIR STYLIST: Conscious Hair conscioushair.com MODEL: Coultish Management barbaracoultish.ca MENSWEAR: Outlooks for Men (♥) outlooksformen.com CAKE: Passion For Cakes passionforcakes.com OTHER: Pedersen’s Event Rentals pedersens.ca SHOES: She She Shoes shesheshoes.com EVENT PLANNER: Sublime Celebrations sublimecelebrations.com FLORAL DESIGNER: Tara McHugh Flora taramchughflora.com DRESS STORE: The White Peony thewhitepeony.com CULINARY: Toque Catering toquecatering.com INVITATION DESIGNER: Tuktu Paper Co tuktupaperco.com VENUE: Villa Marco Polo Inn (♥) villamarcopolo.com

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Historic Beaut y

PHOTOGRAPHY: Curtis Pelletier Photography curtispelletier.com DÉCOR: Details Event and Wedding Planning (♥) detailsbc.com JEWELLERY: Bekah-Anne Designs bekah-anne.com GOWN: Shades of White Bridal Fashions (♥) shadesofwhite.com HAIR: Autumn of ma-luxe (♥) ma-luxe.com MAKE-UP: Shayna of ma-luxe ma-luxe.com FLORAL DESIGN: FLEURtacious by Lynda Marie lyndamarie.ca VENUE AND CATERING: Union Club of British Columbia unionclub.com SHOOT DESIGN: Curtis Pelletier & Lynda Bull

SpringRomance

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VENUE: Merridale Estate Cidery (♥) merridalecider.com PHOTOGRAPHY: Masika May Photography masikamayphotography.ca GOWNS: The Brides Closet (♥) thebridescloset.com SHOOT COORDINATION: Blue Lily Event Planning bluelilyevents.com HAIR & MAKE-UP: Tasha Winters Hair & Makeup Artistry tashawinters.com MENSWEAR: Outlooks for Men, Duncan (♥) outlooksformen.com FLORAL DESIGN: Leaf & Petal Flower Studio leaf-petal.ca INVITATION DESIGN: Open Invitation open-invitation.ca

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Beaut y on Pender Island

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VENUE: Poets Cove Resort and Spa (♥) poetscove.com PHOTOS: Vivid Photography vividphotography.ca FLORAL DESIGN, DÉCOR & PURSE: Chintz & Company chintz.com GOWNS & ACCESSORIES: The Bride’s Closet (♥) thebridescloset.com HAIR AND MAKE-UP: Salon J Hair Studios salonj.ca SHOES: Hudson’s Bay (♥) by Ivanka Trump thebay.com MENSWEAR: Outlooks for Men (♥) outlooksformen.com Sea Star Vineyards seastarvineyards.ca CAKE: Ooh La La Cupcakes (♥) oohlalacupcakes.ca

ALL PHOTOS: Kim Kalyn Photography

EVENT STYLING, DÉCOR, PLANNING, FLORAL DESIGN & COORDINATION

PH 250.382.4833 E: INFO@DECORATEVICTORIA.COM URL: WWW.DECORATEVICTORIA.COM

West Coast Inspiration For pages 30, 31, 32 & 33 VENUE: Long Beach Lodge Resort longbeachlodgeresort.com PHOTOGRAPHY: Erin Wallis Photography erinwallis.com GOWNS: Pnina Tornai pninatornai.com exclusively for Kleinfeld NY kleinfeldbridal.com and Kleinfeld Canada at Hudson’s Bay (♥) thebay.com HAIR AND MAKE-UP: Petrichor Hair Workshop petrichorhairworkshop.com SET & FLORAL DESIGN: Petal and Kettle Floral Boutique & Tea Co. petalandkettle.com

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Continued...

CAKE: Coastal Cake Company coastalcakecompany.com ACCESSORIES: The Bride’s Closet (♥) thebridescloset.com VIDEOGRAPHY: On the Beach Tofino Wedding Videos tofinoweddingvideo.ca BEHIND THE SCENES: Szymon Szymczakowski Photography szymonphotography.com SHOES: Emmy London emmyshoes.co.uk

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Breathtaking views. Amazing waterfront venue. Lasting memories...forever starts at Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa®.

Let us show you what “perfect” means.

100 Harbour Road | Victoria, BC V9A 0G1 250-360-5900 deltavictoria.com

reality wedding stories

A WEDDING WON BY DANA & MICHAEL Dana & Michael were chosen from over 200 couples

REAL ESTATE & BUDGET CONSULTING:

HAIR: Aly McRae, ma-luxe (ma-luxe.pro)

who entered the Ma-luxe Wedding Giveaway at the

Patricia Kiteke, Home For The Honeymoon

WEDDING DRESS: Très Chic Bridal Boutique

Modern Bride Show in Victoria. Amazing wedding

(homeforthehoneymoon.ca)

professionals from all over Vancouver Island helped

(treschicbridal.com)

DAY OF COORDINATION:

DANA’S ACCESSORIES:

create Dana and Michael’s wedding day on May 24, 2014 which even included a beautiful website at www.michaellovesdana.com.

CONCEPT & FACILITATION: Marion Groot, ma-luxe (♥) (ma-luxe.pro) PHOTOGRAPHY: Megan & Steve,

The ma-luxe team (ma-luxe.pro) VENUE: The Parkside Hotel & Spa (parksidevictoria.com) DÉCOR RENTALS: Josee Lalonde & The HOUSSE (thehousse.com) CATERING: Food For Thought Catering

Bekah-Anne Designs (bekah-anne.com) FLORAL DESIGN: FLEURtacious by Lynda Marie (lyndamarie.ca) LOGO | WEBSITE | MOTION PICTURE: Dream, Create (dreamcreate.ca)

Megan Edelman Photography

(foodforthoughtcatering.net)

VINTAGE CAR RENTAL:

(meganedelmanphotography.com)

DESSERTS: Ruth & Dean Baked Goods

Amy Flint, ma-luxe (ma-luxe.pro)

DÉCOR & EVENT DESIGN: Marika,

(ruthanddean.com)

PHOTO BOOTH: Lindsay & Derek, Four Frames

Rock Paper Square (rockpapersquare.com)

MAKE-UP: Carly Flint, ma-luxe (ma-luxe.pro)

Photo Booth (fourframesphotobooth.com)

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e. info@darrenbeckwithphotography.com ph. 250-217-4150 www.darrenbeckwithphotography.com

FUGLY WEDDING PHOTO CONTEST BY Modern Bride Show Do you look back on your own wedding and wonder, “What was I thinking?!!” Were you or one of your relatives an unfortunate victim of wedding fashion hell?

Enter your photo for the opportunity of winning a modern, professional photo shoot and a romantic night in Victoria!

Simply email your photo to modernbrideshow@gmail.com or post on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JLASociety.

Look for more details at www.modernbrideshow.com which supports the Just Love Animals Society.

What you can win...

• An overnight stay and breakfast at the Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour Hotel (♥) (www.marriottvictoria.com) • A wedding photo shoot with Szymon Szymczakowski Photography (www.szymonphotography.com), professional hair design by Chatters (chatters.ca) and make-up by Hudson’s Bay (♥) (www.thebay.com) with limousine service

by LA Limo (www.lalimo.ca) along with dinner in a leading restaurant.

PHOTO, right: Modern Bride

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Wedding Worthy Sounds ADVERTISING FEATURE

Wedding Worthy Songs is a feature of The Wedding Ring Magazine that’s designed to give you an at-a-glance look at some of the amazing wedding musicians & musical options to be found across Vancouver Island. From classical guitarists who play before, during and after your ceremony, to a live band for your reception, these musicians can help create a soundtrack for your wedding day. Want more? Visit each musicians website for full details.

THE GROOVE DIGGERS

MUSE DUO

IN VICTORIA

IN COWICHAN VALLEY

www.weddingbandsvictoria.com

www.museduo.com 250-715-0430

250-896-0909

your reception. They aim to have everyone movin’, groovin’ and having a great time at your wedding! Groove Diggers wants to work with you to personalize the band for your wedding reception. Its simple to add your personal touch through music.

victoriamusiclessons.ca 250- 477-2117

BRIAN DESJARLAIS CLASSICAL GUITARIST

IN VICTORIA

www.briandesjarlais.com

Brian has been performing at wedding ceremonies for nearly a decade. Live any event, especially a wedding. It creates a music can add elegance and help create the Cowichan Valley. They are available to warm ambiance as guests enter and has the that perfect atmosphere before, during and provide atmosphere and beauty through power to bring tears to your eyes. You will after your ceremony. In addition to a large music for your event. Their repertoire is repertoire of traditional wedding music, find the perfect accompaniment to your wide and varied, and they would love to Brian is more than willing to accommodate work with you to help select and to perform wedding in Respighi’s extensive, varied your requests. the pieces you love for that perfect touch. library.

Photo courtesy of andreapaterson.com

Groove Diggers can sing you down the aisle, Muse is a professional piano/cello duo play acoustic guitar for guests and rock

RESPIGHI STRING QUARTET IN VICTORIA

A String Quartet can add a classy touch to

based on southern Vancouver Island in

Art for the Adventurous

Custom photography packages for intimate weddings and elopements.

www.openimage.ca 250.465.8025

Modern Bride

Dream to be different Victoria’s most exclusive wedding show

BRIDAL SHOW

Full list of bridal shows (updated year round!) can be found at The Wedding Ring Vancouver Island at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings ♥

VICTORIA BRIDAL EXHIBITION ♥ January 18th, 2015 10:00am to 4:00pm Pearkes Recreation Centre, Victoria bridalexhibition.ca

COURTENAY BRIDAL EXHIBITION February 22nd, 2015 11:00am to 3:00pm Florence Filberg Centre, Courtenay bridalexhibition.ca

♥ THE WEDDING RING SPRING/ SUMMER ISSUE RELEASE! MODERN BRIDE SHOW February 7th, 2015 10:00am to 6:00pm Bay Centre Downtown Victoria modernbrideshow.com

OLD HOUSE VILLAGE HOTEL & SPA 6TH ANNUAL WEDDING SHOW March 22nd, 2015 2:00pm-6:00pm Old House Village Hotel & Spa, Courtenay oldhousevillage.com/weddingshow

NANAIMO BRIDAL EXHIBITION February 8th, 2015 11:00am to 4:00pm Beban Park Social Centre, Nanaimo bridalexhibition.ca

VICTORIA BRIDAL EXHIBITION September 13th, 2015 10:00am to 4:00pm Pearkes Recreation Centre, Victoria bridalexhibition.ca

BRIDAL SHOW SURVIVAL TIPS! 1. PRINT PERSONALIZED LABELS Shows are home to some of the best giveaways of the year. You have the chance to win items such as honeymoon getaways and huge online shopping sprees. Save yourself from hand cramps by printing labels at home. When you circulate through the various booths at the show, just stick your labels onto the many ballots you’d otherwise have to fill out by hand!

On your labels, include... • bride’s name • groom’s name • wedding date • address & phone number • email address

2. PREPARE TO CARRY ON Be sure to bring a bag with a comfortable shoulder strap, a backpack, or better yet, a bridal party (or the groom!) to help carry things. You’ll be given countless brochures, gifts and magazines and you don’t want to be left juggling them for hours.

♥ THE WEDDING RING FALL/WINTER ISSUE RELEASE! NANAIMO BRIDAL EXHIBITION September 20th, 2015 11:00am to 4:00pm Beban Park Social Centre, Nanaimo bridalexhibition.ca ♥ RACE FOR THE RING Date & Location TBA theweddingring.ca/victoria-race-for-the-ring COURTENAY BRIDAL EXHIBITION October 4th, 2015 11:00am to 3:00pm Florence Filberg Centre, Courtenay bridalexhibition.ca ** Show times and details are subject to change. Please check applicable websites for updates prior to the show

Wedding Worthy Venues ADVERTISING FEATURE

Wedding Worthy Venues is a feature of The Wedding Ring Magazine that’s designed to give you an at-a-glance look at some of the amazing wedding locations found in Vancouver Island. Browse the profiles for the basics such as capacity and bar options. Want more? Find everything from colour schemes to wedding menus, and package pricing by checking out reception hall reviews at TheWeddingRing.ca.

Photo courtesy of Sooke Harbour House

Photo courtesy of Delta Victoria Ocean Point Resort

SOOKE HARBOUR HOUSE (♥) DELTA VICTORIA OCEAN IN SOOKE POINT RESORT & SPA (♥) sookeharbourhouse.com events@sookeharbourhouse.com

Award-winning Sooke Harbour House is known as one of Canada’s most spectacular wedding venues. Located on Whiffen Spit Beach in Sooke, BC, this boutique hotel offers reception spaces, restaurant, spa and twenty eight luxury guest rooms. Sooke Harbour House not only offers luxury guest accommodations, it also offers some of West Coast’s finest cuisine, let the water be your “something blue” at your oceanside wedding.

Read full review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings 1-800-889-9688 | FULL BAR SERVICE | ON-SITE CATERING

IN VICTORIA

deltahotels.com/Hotels/Delta-Victoria-Ocean-PointeResort-Spa vic.conferenceservices@deltahotels.com Situated on Victoria’s breathtaking Inner Harbour, the newly renovated Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa is just steps from downtown shopping, restaurants and attractions. Offering a modern waterfront setting known for unsurpassed guest service, exceptional dining, and full resort amenities. They will work together with you to ensure your event goes off without a hitch as well as host rehearsal dinners, bridal showers or postwedding events.

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings 1-888-890-3222 | UP TO 250 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING | FULL-SERVICE BAR | GUEST ACCOMODATIONS

Photo courtesy of www.kimkalynphotography.com

THE BUTCHART GARDENS (♥)

IN VICTORIA

butchartgardens.com weddings@butchartgardens.com The Spring Prelude indoor garden is a colourful and delightfully scented indoor garden perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies and a champagne reception.

Let the festivities continue with an elegant, charming dinner.

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings 250-652-4422 | 1-866-652-4422 | UP TO 60 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING

Photo, left, courtesy of www.nicholetaylorphotography.com

ST. ANN’S ACADEMY (♥) IN VICTORIA

stannsacademy.com | stanns.academy@gov.bc.ca

St. Ann’s Academy is the perfect historical setting for your wedding day. Exchange your vows in an interfaith 1858 Chapel, the lovely Novitiate Garden, or the rustic Orchard.

The surrounding park can play host to the ultimate tent reception or photography session.

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Photo courtesy of Maluxe Studios Inc.

MA-LUXE STUDIOS INC. (♥) IN VICTORIA

ma-luxe.pro maluxeit@gmail.com A 4200 square foot white-wash of sunny, minimalist luxury, the location at 1402 Broad Street in downtown Victoria was originally built before 1910. Just a short walk from Victoria’s beautiful inner harbor, ma-luxe studios boasts massive hurricane windows, incredible vintage skylights and white-on-white luxury décor specifically designed for weddings.

Photo courtesy of www.curtispelletier.com

Photo courtesy of www.derekford.com

IN VICTORIA

IN CAMPBELL RIVER, BC

Elegant seaside accommodations, unique event spaces and a dedicated staff make the Oak Bay Beach Hotel the premier destination for your West Coast Victoria wedding, reception or other special event.

Indulge in pampering treatments by the sea in your very own oceanfront oasis. Savour gourmet meals prepared from local ingredients with your guests, paired with choice wines, carefully selected by their in house sommelier.

Celebrate your special day with a one-of-a-kind wedding. Have your ceremony on our beautiful grounds with stunning views of the Discover Passage and host your reception in our banquet rooms while your guests stay at the beautiful resort. Onsite wedding coordinator and full service wedding packages for a stress free event.

OAK BAY BEACH HOTEL (♥)

oakbaybeachhotel.com info@oakbaybeachhotel.com

PAINTER’S LODGE (♥)

painterslodge.com www.obmg.com/weddings

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings 250-590-5051 | UP TO 120 GUESTS | ON SITE CATERING | FULL-SERVICE BAR

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings 250-598-4556 | 1-800-668-7758 | UP TO 150 GUESTS

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings 1-800-662-7090 | UP TO 120 GUESTS | ON SITE CATERING | FULL-SERVICE BAR | GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS

Photo courtesy of Tigh-Na Mara Seaside Spa Resort and

Photo courtesy of The Oswego Hotel

Photo courtesy of Vancouver Island Conference Centre

IN VICTORIA oswegovictoria.com sales@oswegovictoria.com

IN NANAIMO

Conference Centre

TIGH-NA-MARA SEASIDE SPA RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTRE

IN PARKSVILLE

tigh-na-mara.com suzanne.hedges@tigh-na-mara.com With the largest banquet resort facilities on the Island, Tigh-Na-Mara comfortably accommodates weddings of up to 250 guests. Our professionals sales and catering team will work with each couple to customize a wedding to suit your dreams and budget.

From delicious plated dinners to sumptuous buffets if you can imagine your dream wedding, together we will make it a reality. World famous Grotto Spa and incredible beach and ocean views will complete the experience.

250-248-1852 | UP TO 200 GUESTS | ON SITE CATERING | FULL-SERVICE BAR | GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS

THE OSWEGO HOTEL

Forget the ballroom bore, and opt for the boutique experience. With The Oswego Hotel you can celebrate with family and friends at the O Bistro and Lounge in a chic cosmopolitan setting.

VANCOUVER ISLAND CONFERENCE CENTRE

viconference.com administration@viconference.com The Vancouver Island Conference Centre offers magical ceremony, dinner and reception settings for every picture-perfect moment on your wedding day.

When asked about their approach to weddings, the team at Oswego explains, “It is one of the most wonderful events of your life, and a reception at the stylish, modern Oswego Hotel will create unforgettable memories for you and your family and friends.”

The team at Vancouver Island Conference Centre paint a picture of what you can expect; “Steal a kiss under hand-blown glass pendant lighting... sit down to West Coast cuisine at an exquisitely appointed table... waltz across the floor of the grand ballroom... The Vancouver Island Conference Centres’ professional planners can make it work on any budget.”

250-294-7511 | FULL-BAR SERVICE | ON-SITE CATERING | WEDDINGS FROM 4 TO 90 GUESTS

250-244-4050 | UP TO 1200 GUESTS | FULL BAR SERVICE | EXCLUSIVE ON-SITE CATERING GET LOCAL. PLAN FABULOUS! • 45

Photo courtesy of Black Rock Resort

Photo courtesy of www.kimkalynphotography.com

BLACK ROCK OCEANFRONT THE FIRESIDE GRILL IN VICTORIA RESORT (♥)

IN UCLUELET blackrockresort.com dstothers@blackrockresort.com

Designed with a deep respect for the land and sea, Black Rock’s innovative architecture – of rock, water, glass, steel, and wood – enhances and contrasts the Wild Pacific landscape. A relaxing, stimulating, and creative atmosphere for celebrating and connecting.

With its awe-inspiring setting, oceanfront spaces, innovative catering and high-tech services, it’s a spectacular destination for brainstorming or celebrating life’s essential moments.

Photo courtesy of www.chrisboar.com

LONG BEACH LODGE

IN TOFINO

firesidegrill.com firesidegrill@shaw.ca

longbeachlodgeresort.com events@longeachlodgeresort.com

This beautiful Tudor revival home surrounded by Garry oaks is the perfect setting for any wedding!

The Fireside Grill can cater to small intimate gatherings in one of two private dining areas or up to 130 people in our grand hall. Along with their award winning chef and in-house Sommelier and Wedding Coordinator they will help design the perfect day from your menu and wine choices all the way to your décor needs to make this the day of your dreams.

Exchange your vows with your toes in the sand, on the beachfront patio, or from the warmth of the Great Room, overlooking the wild Pacific Surf and expansive sandy beach of Cox Bay. Long Beach Lodge Resort specializes in intimate West Coast weddings of 2 to 50 people. With only one wedding booked per day, your dedicated event planner will provide one-on-one service and ensure a stress-free event and a day to remember. Keep it simple and choose one of our three wedding packages, or get creative… we are here it make your dreams come true!

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings 1-877-762-5011 | 4,200 SQUARE FEET | UP TO 140 GUESTS

250-479-1222 | UP TO 130 GUESTS | INDOOR & OUTDOOR OPTIONS | ON-SITE CATERING | FULL-SERVICE BAR

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings 250-725-2442 | 1-877-844-7873 | BEACHFRONT WEDDINGS UP TO 50 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING | ACCOMMODATIONS

Photo courtesy of www.curtispelletier.com

Photo courtesy: Best Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort

Photo courtesy of www.erinwallis.com

PARKSIDE VICTORIA

parksidevictoria.com events@parksidevictoria.com

Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa is a boutique wedding and special events venue located across from historic St. Ann’s Academy.

The Parkside team of experienced professionals will customize Parkside’s uniquely designed ceremony and reception spaces to reflect the wedding of your dreams, anniversary celebration, and any other momentous occasion that calls for a beautiful atmosphere and reliable service.

250-590-1740 ext. 8186 | SPA FACILITIES | IN-TIMATE WEDDINGS | UP TO 100 GUESTS

THE BEST WESTERN® PREMIER CROWN ISLE IN COURTENAY PRESTIGE OCEANFRONT crownisle.com RESORT (♥) IN SOOKE info@crownisle.com

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The ideal haven to celebrate, meet, connect, inspire or retreat in the Greater Victoria area. Located in the seaside community of Sooke on the southwestern tip of Vancouver Island, this world-class resort is the perfect choice for conferences, events and weddings. The Grand Ballroom, three salons, executive boardrooms, waterfront pavilion and outdoor courtyard terraces provide flexibility in accommodating all functions and banquets. Expert event planners, a spectactular catering department, and space for groups of any size.

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings 250-642-0805 | INDOOR & OUTDOOR OPTIONS | UP TO 500 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING, SPA & DINING OPTIONS

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The Villas at Crown Isle offer the bridal party and wedding guests a luxurious refuge as well as the unique, 18-hole award winning championship golf course made available for your wedding party and visiting guests.

The resort is the ultimate location to host your wedding reception and their expert catering staff can tailor a menu suited to your day.

Your wedding at Crown Isle, with all its joyous excitement, is guaranteed to be an event with a distinctive style and warm memories to last a lifetime.

250-703-5033 | 1 -888-338-8439 | UP TO 160 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING

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THE WESTIN BEAR MOUNTAIN GOLF RESORT & SPA (♥) IN VICTORIA

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The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa provides the perfect setting for your wedding day with breathtaking views. Choose from four different venues that provide intimate privacy to the large ballroom. Executive chefs will design your menu with you. You will enjoy the secluded luxury of a rural mountainside resort just minutes from downtown Victoria with a premium level of style, sophistication and elegance that will please the most discriminating of tastes.

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings 250-391-7160 | 1-888-533-2327 | FROM 20-300 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING | SPA FACILITIES | GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS

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guestservices@laurelpoint.com They’ll take the work and worry out of your wedding.

Imagine your customized ceremony on their spectacular tented waterfront patio. Their exquisite Japanese Gardens will be the exclusive backdrop of your photos. You and your guests will enjoy elegant cocktails before heading into their stunning Terrace Ballroom and adjacent Spirit Room for a memorable reception. Your destination for affairs, from elopements to gala wedding events.

250-386-8721 | 1-800-663-7667 | UP TO 200 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING

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IN BEDWELL HARBOUR ON PENDER ISLAND

VICTORIA MARRIOTT (♥)

marriottvictoria.com sales@victoriamarriott.com Making your wedding dreams come true and your planning a joy. The Marriott team is excited about every element – from the way the tables are set, to the moment you enter the room as bride and groom.

Working closely with their wedding and event planners, you’ll choose from several customized wedding packages and services, which will make your planning easier and satisfy your every wish. From the rehearsal dinner to final farewell, Marriott wedding planning creates picture-perfect events.

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings 250-480-3836 | 877-515-2148 | PACIFIC BALLROOM | TERRACE ROOMS | PATIO | UP TO 200 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING | GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS

APRIL POINT RESORT (♥)

aprilpoint.com | obmg.com/weddings Celebrate by the ocean and under the trees at April Point Resort & Spa on Quadra Island.

Offering full service wedding packages including accommodation, catering, set up, activities and an on-site coordinator – so you can simply relax and enjoy your special day. Have your wedding by the sea at the heart of Vancouver Island’s pristine coastline. Our Aveda Spa has been created with the intention of offering a sacred space to foster life giving rituals. Sunset cruises among the Discover Islands available.

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings 1 -800-662-7090 | UP TO 60 GUESTS | ON SITE CATERING | FULL-SERVICE BAR | GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS

POETS COVE RESORT & SPA (♥)

poetscove.com | events@poetscove.com The ideal West Coast wedding venue for your ceremony, reception, elopement, honeymoon or special event. Tucked away in Bedwell Harbour on Pender Island, British Columbia, Poets Cove offers a variety of experiences set in the midst of incredible natural beauty. Whether you want a sophisticated affair in the Seaglass Ballroom, or a small intimate ceremony at a cottage overlooking the sea, Poets Cove can cater to your needs.

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings 1-888-512-POET (7638) | 250-629-2100 | UP TO 120 GUESTS | SPA | ON-SITE CATERING AND DINING OPTIONS GET LOCAL. PLAN FABULOUS! • 47

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