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Welcome to the Winter/Spring 2017 issue of WedLuxe, the Statement Issue.

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I founded WedLuxe as a daughter of design. Eleven years ago (which truthfully feels like yesterday!), I saw a vacancy when it came to showcasing the marriage of interior, fashion, graphics, textiles, architecture, and other forms of design with weddings. It continues to be a joy to celebrate design in this way, and it’s amazing to see how the world of weddings continues to evolve as contributors and readers become more globally aware than ever. Social media has erased borders, resulting in new inspiration being served up by the second!

It’s an exciting time to be a design enthusiast, yet one thing remains true: there is nothing that makes a statement more than bold and beautiful patterns! This issue, we were inspired by prints, patterns, and collaborations between artists of differing genres and how these statement pieces and projects influence the luxury wedding industry.

In this issue’s Real Weddings, our couples and their creative partners stopped at nothing to create memorable, statement-making events! From large-scale floral floor decals, to walls made entirely of flowers, the bold design choices resulted in standout events that we hope will inspire you in planning your own big day.

Starting on page 70, we showcase the brilliant work and statement concepts produced by our WedLuxe Glitterati Members. The seven featured collaborations between florists, planners, stationers, photographers, and other luxury wedding professionals are a love letter to statement print and pattern—ranging from stark black and white stripes to vibrant Batik textiles. Each pattern was brought to life through these styled shoots in ways that are nothing short of inspiring.

On page 116, our team explored pattern and light with ‘Light Matters,’ photographing the latest patterned and textured bridal fashion at the Aga Khan Museum in Toronto, Ontario, a venue that in itself is a pure celebration of pattern, design, and architecture.

Before I sign off, please allow me to personally invite you to our sixth annual WedLuxe Show, taking place in Toronto on Sunday, January 15th, 2017. This unparalleled, can’t-miss luxury event is one that is sure to inspire your wedding day planning from start to finish, and we can’t wait to see you there! (Well worth a trip across the country!)

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FA S H I O N F E AT U R E

I N E V E RY I S S U E Editor’s Letter

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True Love, True Luxury

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Real-life local weddings.

Glitterati Style Files

Original design, decor, and style ideas produced by the best of the industry.

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The WedLuxe Glitterati 125 The definitive list of Western Canada’s top wedding professionals.

Luxe Locations

The top-rated venues in your region.

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LIGHT MATTERS

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G L I T T E R AT I ST Y L E F I L E S

Presenting a collection of real-life luxe weddings filled with inspiration.

The winners of our biannual talent contest showcase their work.

R U N WAY R E P O RT The latest bridal fashion trends straight from the runway.

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ALON LIVNÉ WHITE Fall 2017 Collection alonlivnewhite.com

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Fall 2017 Bridal Collection oscardelarenta.com

Our cover is from a feature we produced in Toronto, celebrating the world-famous design house of De Gournay, photographed by t.h. jackson huang of ikonica. rebekah cuff of wedluxe served as art director of the shoot with our senior fashion editor elizabeth clark as wardrobe stylist.

Makeup and hair styling was provided by radford.

Model Jazmin is wearing a gown by inbal dror and jewellery from royal de versailles.

The hand-painted wallpaper is from de gournay.

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JULIE VINO Fall 2017 Collection julievino.com

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the trend Playful, swinging fringed gowns are meant to be in motion.

VERA WANG Fall 2017 Collection verawang.com

NAEEM KHAN Fall 2017 Bridal Collection naeemkhan.com

DIVINE ATELIER Fall 2017 Collection divine.ro

REEM ACRA Fall 2017 Bridal Collection reemacra.com

YOLAN CRIS Fall 2017 Collection yolancris.com

INBAL DROR Fall 2017 Collection inbaldror.com ALON LIVNÉ WHITE Fall 2017 Collection alonlivnewhite.com

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the trend Romantic full sleeves and historical design details reference fabled leading ladies.

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THEIA Fall 2017 Collection YOLAN CRIS Fall 2017 Collection yolancris.com

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the trend Flouncy ruffles and frills feel fresh rather than fussy this season.

MONIQUE LHUILLIER Fall 2017 Collection moniquelhuillier.com

ISABELLE ARMSTRONG Fall 2017 Collection isabellearmstrongny.com

ATELIER PRONOVIAS 2017 Collection pronovias.com

BERTA BRIDAL Fall 2017 Collection berta.com

OSCAR DE LA RENTA Fall 2017 Bridal Collection oscardelarenta.com INBAL DROR Fall 2017 Collection inbaldror.com

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the trend Eschew the classic veil in favour of an ultra-modern statement cape.

GALA BY GALIA LAHAV Fall 2017 Collection galialahav.com

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O R N A M E N TA L PNINA TORNAI 2017 Collection pninatornai.com

NAEEM KHAN Fall 2017 Bridal Collection naeemkhan.com

MARK ZUNINO 2017 Collection markzunino.com

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RIVINI BY RITA VINIERIS 2017 Collection rivini.com

the trend Intricately textured and patterned laces mirror current couture collections.

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the trend Break from tradition with a powdery pigmented gown.

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A Glam, Floral-Filled Fairytale Wedding

Cameron Martens provided hair styling services and makeup by haleh provided makeup application.

The groom wore formalwear designed by Hugo Boss from saks fifth avenue in Los Angeles.

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oda emami and amir hessam bahreman met through mutual friends in 2015. “it was love at first sight,” says hoda. the pair instantly felt a connection and found themselves lost in conversation for hours; it was evident from that moment that they were going to be inseparable.

One evening, the couple was planning on going out for dinner to celebrate Amir’s birthday when suddenly, just before they were about to leave, Amir took Hoda by surprise. He began to tell her how much she meant to him and how much he loved her. Hoda did not realize what was happening until Amir got down on one knee and presented her with a spectacular ring. Through her tears, she happily said “yes!” to spending the rest of her life with him.

The bride wore a Galia Lahav gown purchased from panache boutique in Beverly Hills. Her earrings were designed by George Agopian of lugaro jewellers. Her necklace and earrings were designed by the groom and custom made by mozafarian jewellers.

The couple quickly settled on a glam, floral-filled, fairytale-worthy wedding and worked with Soha Lavin of countdown events planning & design, who provided full-service planning and design assistance, resulting in a spectacular affair. “Soha and her team were very creative and made the experience of planning the wedding worry-free and above all else, fun,” shares Hoda. To achieve the glam, and completely customized vision Hoda had in mind, there was no better person to have by her side than her twin sister (and maid of honour), Neda Emami, who also happens to be the Creative Director of éclat decor inc. Neda and her team spent hours designing and finessing every detail, providing their decor design services and decor rentals. Tina and Hassan Aghamohseni of tala florist created the lush floral designs for the wedding.

Amir designed Hoda’s engagement ring and wedding band, which were produced by david levi & sons jewelers. Amir’s wedding band was purchased from cartier.

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A FULL-CIRCLE CEREMONY

Hoda and Amir were wed on July 30, 2016, at the fairmont pacific rim. Hoda had always dreamed of having a wedding outdoors, but preferred the feeling of a luxurious indoor ceremony. The tala florist and éclat decor inc. teams gave Hoda the best of both worlds and created an intimate indoor setting inspired by the Versailles Gardens. “I couldn’t believe my eyes when the doors opened and I walked down the aisle,” says Hoda. A series of botanical arches accented with suspended crystal chandeliers lined the aisle with large white arrangements composed of hydrangea, delphinium, and a combination of David Austin roses, English Garden roses, and Spray roses placed on transparent pillars in between each arch.

The white aisle runner was lined with floating candles in glass vases. The Sofreh table sat on a stage against a backdrop of floral and greenery-covered walls.

“I wanted a Sofreh that was contemporary and unique, but still romantic,” says Hoda, “and Neda couldn’t have designed it any better.” Every item on the table was custom made by Éclat Decor Inc. for the event.

Hundreds of roses were peeled back by hand one petal at a time to achieve a lush, fully bloomed look.

Amidst this heavenly oasis, with their family and closest friends present, Amir and Hoda became husband and wife.

The maid of honour and flower girl wore dresses designed by Manuel Mendoza Couture.

Guests entered the reception area through wrought iron gates rented from art of the party design, which were then wrapped in garlands of greenery and white blooms by Tala Florist under Soha Lavin’s direction.

After the ceremony, guests convened in the Star Sapphire Ballroom of the Fairmont Pacific Rim. The couple entered the ballroom to percussionist Morris Hedvat performing the couple’s favourite Persian song while guests tossed fragrant rose petals onto them. “It was such a magical moment,” Hoda recalls. The custom made walkway was covered in a faux-marble vinyl designed and produced by Éclat Decor Inc.

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innovative lighting provided lighting services for the wedding.

A SPARKLING SETTING

The éclat decor inc. and countdown events planning & design teams worked together to transform the venue into a sparkling setting. The ballroom was draped in white, sheer fabric by Éclat Decor Inc., who also provided white silk linens and crystal chargers rimmed with a gold pearl detail. Every inch of the space was overflowing with flowers designed by tala florist, achieving Hoda’s

flourish by colleen winton designed the laser cut stationery.

vision of a heavenly, fragrant, floral-filled garden. To create a modern set up, the long guest dining tables featured two different designs. Tables featured candelabras and crystal candleholders with a floral runner covering the length of the tables.

Alternating floral arrangements housed in French white urns were wrapped in blooms that cascaded onto the tables.

Hoda and Amir watched over the festivities from their own stage that featured a personal seating area. A white chaise with a hydrangea garland sat adjacent to a 9-ft tall floral tree. The tree featured hanging crystal chandeliers, adding an extra dose of sparkle.

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The focal point of the room was the curved head table decorated in a series of cloud-like centrepieces, composed of roses, orchids, and pink anemones flown in from Holland. These designs sat atop transparent pillars creating the illusion that they were floating in mid-air.

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éclat decor inc. created a custom crystal chandelier with over 12,000 crystals for the reception. This design was placed above the blush-hued flower printed dance floor, which Éclat Decor Inc. also designed.

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life studios inc. was on hand to capture the spectacular event on film for the couple. The fairmont pacific rim catered the wedding meal.

DJ Mohsen from radio javan provided musical entertainment for guests both before and after dinner was served.

The pair currently resides in La Jolla, California where Hoda is a civil engineer and Amir is a physician.

For their honeymoon, the newlyweds intend on travelling to the South of France.

Tanya Muller of le gateau bake shop designed a four-tier white fondant cake inspired by Hoda’s wedding gown. The design featured a 24-karat gold pearl border and cascading sugar flowers. The cake was presented on a tall crystal pillar, which was draped in a floral garland. The design was intertwined with a 7-ft tall chandelier from Éclat Decor Inc., which hung suspended beside the pillar, illuminating the cake.

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Hong Photography and Cinema Inc.

Ellen Ho is an international photographer who runs a top boutique-style-photography studio based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. With a background in art and fashion, Ellen incorporates her innate sense of design in her photography and gives something cosmopolitan, chic, and unique to her photos.

A refined and polished boutique elegance has become her signature style. And while seeking to embody the very essence of haute couture and luxury, she also captures a person’s unique personality and inner beauty.

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Black Tie Meets Backyard Bliss

Sam Lau provided hair styling services, and Kaily Grist provided makeup application.

Ashton wore formalwear from Ralph Lauren with an Alexander McQueen shirt, Hermès bow tie, and Prada shoes.

Event logistic services were provided by Christine Jagoe.

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wedge and lever designed the couple’s custom monogram.

Peter Rindje of v & j plant shop provided floral designs for the event

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elissa brown met ashton kerzner on a blind date in 2014. melissa had been living in new york city, and ashton was residing in vancouver, so it took a lot of outside forces to bring them together. at the time, a friend of melissa’s brother was dating ashton’s brother, and the two decided to try their hands at matchmaking. They concocted a plan to get Melissa and Ashton together, and although the geographic separation proved to be a bit of a roadblock initially, Ashton finally took a leap of faith and flew to New York City to take Melissa out on their first date. Instantly after their first date, they realized they shared a unique connection and decided to go out on a limb and give a long-distance relationship a try. However, the novelty of long-distance dating got old relatively quickly, and Melissa moved to Vancouver in 2015, sharing with us that, “it was the best decision of my life.”

On December 6, 2015, Ashton proposed to Melissa in their kitchen. Melissa had always dreamed of an elaborate proposal, but instead Ashton caught her completely off guard by proposing with three flavoured ring pops, which Ashton said were to act as a placeholder until she selected the perfect ring. Melissa played along with this scenario and put on one of the ring pops before heading into the kitchen to get a glass of water and to start calling family and friends with the good news. When she opened the fridge, her perfect ring was sitting right in front of her. To commemorate this moment, the ring pops have since been framed and now hang in the couple’s living room.

The couple’s “Enchanted Garden”-themed wedding on July 3, 2016 was held in the backyard of Ashton’s grandfather’s home. The couple exchanged vows underneath a 10-ft tall chuppah constructed by scene ideas with a rabbi officiating the ceremony. Philip Coppieters and Rene Marcoux of living design décor created a space that was just as Melissa envisioned—elegant and delicate. Before the ceremony, white pashminas were thoughtfully placed on the backs of the lucite chairs to ensure guests were cozy and warm. The existing garden and blooms offered the perfect lush setting for the chuppah, which was accented with greenery and delicate white flowers by v & j plant shop.

Pat Rekert of in any event design inc. was on-hand to manage the setup of the event and installations, and Philip Coppieters and Rene Marcoux of Living Design Décor provided decor design services, fine-tuning the overall look and feel of the event, playing a crucial role in creating Melissa’s dream wedding.

The couple’s laser-cut, garden-inspired ketubah designed by Danny Azoulay was sourced from ketubah.com

The bride wore a lace Ines Di Santo gown from bisou bridal paired with a bracelet designed by Ashton’s parents, and her grandmother’s blue ribbon tied around her ankle. Her bridesmaids were all dressed in long, black gowns from jenny yoo and carried bunches of long-stemmed calla lilies. The groomsmen wore Jean Yves tuxedos from black & lee and the best men wore Ralph Lauren tuxedos. www.wedl u xe.com

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“We chose an open-air tent so that the greenery of the outside could be incorporated into the green floral arrangements inside,” –melissa

Lucite chairs from living design décor added a touch of modernity to the setting and pedersen’s rentals provided linens for the occasion.

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The newlyweds’ reception was also held outdoors in a 22-ft tall tent constructed by amazing tents and events that was decorated with twelve glittering suspended crystal chandeliers. A combination of long and round dining tables featured both high, winding, tree-like centrepieces and low vessels filled with white and dusty roses, peonies, and lush greenery designed by v & j plant shop. cakes by nicole designed a 6-tier wedding cake with raspberry filling, decorated with delicate sugar ruffles.

Three feathery, blush sugar peonies decorated the design.

“They were dainty and exquisite and looked too real to eat,” shares Melissa.

An ice sculpture was provided by cool creations and featured the newlyweds’ custom monogram designed by wedge and lever.

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Pat Rekert of in any event design inc. oversaw the tenting, rigging, lighting, construction of the chuppah, and the installation of the chandeliers.

culinary capers catered the wedding meal, serving beef short rib accompanied by seasonal vegetables and grilled potatoes. A live band from side one entertainment performed for the couple and their guests during their first dance and after dinner. “I was initially nervous about the band as they can make or break the wedding, but they blew us away!” says Melissa. girl on wax DJ’d while guests danced the evening away. vincent + theo provided cinematography services for the occasion and av strategies provided lighting/AV services.

Both Melissa and Ashton work for rocky mountain chocolate factory, so it was only fitting that they gifted their guests with boxes featuring a layer of candy pearls and filled with delectable truffle bombs.

Ashton, a travel fanatic, planned the couple’s honeymoon himself and didn’t let Melissa in on the plan until they had checked in at the airport. She thought they were flying to Mexico City as he had purchased tickets for the destination to throw her off, but they were actually en route to Asia. The couple visited Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand staying at the St. Regis and the Conrad hotels during their travels.

The evening culminated with a surprise performance from voc sweet soul gospel choir. The singers led a large procession to the street, leading guests to their next destination—the after party at pierre’s lounge in Yaletown.

“It was the true cherry on top and was the best end to the night!” exclaims Melissa.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

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Lori Miles has been documenting fabulous weddings for over a decade. Her passion for capturing authentic moments has become her signature style, resulting in classic, elegant and timeless images. “I love that my job allows me to connect with people and feel honoured that my clients choose me to document one of the most important days of their lives.”

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Pink Peony Perfection

margaret lai makeup & hair provided makeup application and hair styling services for the occasion.

Binh wore custom made formalwear by the tux store.

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love by phoebe designed a stationery suite featuring a hand-painted peony motif. Envelopes were lined with a hand-painted floral paper and finished with a seal of the couple’s custom monogram, which featured two elephants kissing—a symbol with special meaning for the couple.

Fiona wore a Vera Wang gown from blush bridal.

Evan of flowerz created a bouquet comprised of over 65 fragrant peonies.

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iona chang and binh tran first met in 2007 at a mutual friend’s house, neither expecting the meaningful relationship that was about to transpire. initially, they built a foundation of a strong friendship rooted deeply in respect before their relationship slowly developed into something romantic. The couple had been dating for approximately seven years when Binh proposed during an intimate, cliffside candlelit dinner to celebrate Fiona’s champagne birthday (her 26th birthday on the 26th of October).

The overall design of the wedding was inspired by Fiona’s favourite flower, the peony. When she met with her event planner, Alicia Keats of alicia keats weddings + events (who provided full-service planning and design assistance), Fiona shared her single request, that her wedding be filled with the lush, fluffy flower. To execute a wedding abundant in stunning peonies, they enlisted Evan Orion of flowerz to design all of the flowers for the wedding, with over 10,000 peonies used in all of the floral arrangements!

Fiona and Binh were wed on June 11, 2016, at the vancouver club’s University Room while a trio from musical occasions performed. “I don’t think there was a dry eye in the house,” shares Fiona.

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love by phoebe hand painted an ornate vase on canvas to accent the escort card table. To complete the design, Evan added real peonies to the painting to create the illusion of a vase overflowing with flowers.

The bride wore Christian Louboutin heels purchased from nordstrom.

A ROMANTIC RECEPTION

The custom made blush-coloured aisle by Evan Orion of flowerz and koncept event design was delicately lined with scattered fresh petals and lit candles to create an air of romance in the room. For an elegant focal point, Evan created a draped canopy composed of blush linens and bunches of pink and ivory peonies. After a long courtship, it was especially sentimental for their family and friends to see the pair become husband and wife in such a dreamy setting. After the ceremony, the couple and their guests moved into the Ballroom, where their dinner reception was held. When entering

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the ballroom, guests walked through a peony-covered arch designed by Flowerz and Koncept Event Design, who also provided all of the beautiful floral and decor design, rentals, and uplighting. Guests dined at long tables from a&b partytime rentals ltd., which were covered in blush shantung linens from Koncept Event Design. Gold rimmed glassware from upright decor added a subtle touch of sparkle to each place setting. Peony-filled gold vases from Koncept Event Design were grouped together down the centre of each table, creating a bountiful floral runner effect.

A cotton candy cart from petitepuf added a touch of sweetness to the occasion!

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Every window of the ballroom was framed with custom sheer blush linens topped with a peony accented valance. Evan used over 500 peonies for each window design! “They were so breathtaking, and I loved that the design was so different and never done before,” says Fiona.

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Guests were treated to a delectable five-course meal catered by the vancouver club, presented with exceptional fully synchronized, white-glove service.

The one moment that Fiona will never forget was Binh’s speech during the reception. “He dedicated parts of the speech to our families, our friends, and to me. He said parts in Chinese, parts in Vietnamese, and parts in English. I loved how thoughtful this was—it was such a heartfelt and warm moment, and it definitely had me in tears,” recalls Fiona fondly.

After dinner, guests were invited to indulge in sweets from a decadent dessert table that was placed in front of a spectacular floral wall composed of 700 peonies. cakes by nicole designed the couple’s cake, which featured a bottom tier decorated entirely in pink ombré sugar petals. Hand-painted cookies from letterpress bakery, and candy from karameller candy shop inc. and Sugarfina at nordstrom completed this delightfully sweet, pink presentation.

The Vancouver Club provided a midnight Chinese buffet that kept guests satisfied and energized for more dancing. Once the famous players band started performing, guests continued partying on a white vinyl dance floor designed by koncept event design. Naturally, in addition to custom made, peony scented candles from yummi candles, each guest went home with an armful of fragrant peonies! It was the perfect takeaway from this peony-packed celebration.

For the reception, Fiona wore a red dress designed by Lover.

For their honeymoon, the couple plans on travelling to Europe to visit Croatia, Hungary, Czech Republic, Greece, and if time permits, Italy. “Binh loves spending time at the beach and I love discovering new places,” shares Fiona, “so visiting Europe gives us the perfect mix of both!”

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Lucida Photography

Melia began photographing weddings over a decade ago while completing her fine arts degree at Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design. She is now based on Maui and feels fortunate to work between her hometown of Vancouver and the Hawaiian islands.

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A Magical, Botanical Wedding at Maui’s Haiku Mill

maui makeup artistry provided hair and makeup styling services.

Adam wore formalwear from huey lam bespoke suits and Allen Edmonds shoes from nordstrom.

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Teresa Sena of teresa sena designs created the floral designs for the wedding.

Keeping with the deconstructed garden theme, she created a full bouquet of white blooms, including fragrant tuberose, and cascading greens.

Justine wore an Ivy & Aster gown from frocks bridal boutique in Calgary, Alberta. She pinned an arrangement of delicate flowers from Teresa Sena of Teresa Sena Designs into her hair and completed her look with Givenchy earrings from nordstrom.

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ustine and adam fortuitously met on halloween in 2008. both of them had previously made other arrangements, but their plans had fallen through and they both happened to end up at the same bar. Dressed as a police officer and a hockey player, the two struck up a conversation and talked the night away.

Exactly five years later, Adam proposed during a special date night at home. He filled their house with white candles and flowers and surprised Justine with a five-course meal prepared by a private chef.

After dinner, Adam presented a slideshow of photos detailing the course of their relationship to a soundtrack of their favourite songs.

The final photo in the slideshow was one showcasing their best friends in Las Vegas holding a sign that read, “Congratulations! See you tomorrow!” Trying to put everything together, Justine looked over at Adam who was kneeling down and holding a ring, ready to propose and begin the next chapter in their journey as a couple. The next day, the couple flew to Las Vegas to celebrate with their friends.

SECRET GARDEN CEREMONY

The couple were married on June 11, 2016, at the stunning haiku mill property in Maui, Hawaii. Maui had been the first place Justine and Adam visited together, so it always had a special place in their hearts. When the time came to decide on a wedding location, the couple didn’t hesitate in the slightest, they knew it had to be Maui.

Lindsay Miller of elements by k.h & co. helped the couple plan a romantic, ethereal Hawaiian wedding and provided full-service planning and decor design services. A colour palette of white and accenting neutrals was integrated into the design, letting the existing natural elements of the outdoor venue take centre stage.

Justine and Adam opted for a modern ceremony and incorporated traditional Hawaiian customs; their officiant performed a Hawaiian chant, and the couple exchanged leis.

Guests were even entertained with a ukulele performance by Marvin Tevaga during the ceremony. The earthy environment was decorated in vines with suspended crystal strands and a crystal chandelier creating the elegant ‘Secret Garden’- inspired wedding that Justine had long envisioned.

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The couple’s seating chart was displayed on a windowpane from pua le’a at haiku mill.

A selection of signature cocktails was on offer from garnish craft cocktail catering, including a ‘Spicy Mule’ (a spicy twist on the couple’s favourite cocktail, the Moscow Mule).

An al fresco reception was held under a tent from maui rents that was draped in taupe linens by island rents, which were fastened together with bunches of floral and greenery designed by Teresa Sena of teresa sena designs.

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simply ink designed blush ombré place cards along with the table numbers featured on wooden planks.

The dinner menu was showcased on an antique mirror from Pua Le’a at Haiku Mill featuring a design by miss b calligraphy.

Guests dined at a long, raw wood farm table provided by signature event rentals decorated with unstructured centrepieces of rose geranium leaves, green hydrangea, Polo garden roses, Bells of Ireland, Majolica spray roses, Italian Ruscus, and pink Astilbe.

Refined, dark wood accents were brought into the space, allowing the lush, green arrangements and the glittering green glassware provided by set maui to shine. Ecru hemstitch napkins from island rents added an element of texture to the place settings.

Sporadically placed succulent plants added a botanical element to the rich design. The groom’s Chiavari chair from Island Rents was accented with a green garland, and the bride’s chair was covered in delicate lei strands.

A massive crystal chandelier from Signature Event Rentals was suspended over the table directly above the couple and decorated in vines, creating a striking focal point for the newlyweds that delicately illuminated the heavenly oasis. cake fanatics designed the two-tier wedding cake.

The night ended on an even sweeter note with a decadent late-night S’mores station provided by three’s catering maui that was styled by elements by k.h & co. DJ Chris Gniffke provided musical entertainment and brought the guests onto the dance floor. polynesian adventure tours provided transportation for guests.

“The venue was so luxurious; in every corner of the location, there was a detail for guests to admire.” –justine

Having never travelled to Italy before, the couple decided to visit Rome before journeying down the Amalfi Coast where they spent the remainder of their blissful honeymoon. “It was absolutely picturesque and filled with the most amazing food and wine,” shares Justine.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Chris J. Evans

Chris J. Evans is an award-winning fashion, lifestyle and wedding photographer on Maui. His work has been featured in magazines, ad campaigns, and editorials. He is available for destination events around the globe.

Joey Dang performed a traditional fire and knife dance.

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Symbols of Good Fortune

makeup by haleh provided makeup application, and Cameron Martens provided hair styling services for the occasion.

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Elly wore a long sleeve Monique Lhuillier gown purchased at chic parisian in Miami, accessorized with a necklace, bracelet, earrings, and ring from tiffany & co. in Miami. tala florist, who created all of the floral designs for the event, also created Elly’s bouquet of cream peonies, which were selected for their symbolic representation of good fortune. The arrangement was tied with a blush satin sash and accented with a pearl and crystal brooch.

The bride wore Manolo Blahnik heels purchased from saks fifth avenue in Los Angeles.

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lly jalali and ioan pablo palacios first crossed paths at the university of connecticut’s school of dental medicine on july 2, 2012, their first day of orientation as dental residents. when ioan first spotted elly sitting a few rows in front of him, he admits he couldn’t take his eyes away from her. At that moment, he promised himself that he would win her over and he indeed followed through on that promise. They soon began spending time with one another and every day Ioan would surprise Elly with notes on her locker door, under her windshield wipers, and at her work station in the Radiology department. It quickly became evident to Elly how effortlessly happy she was when they were together and since then, they’ve been by each other’s sides. Ioan proposed three years later on December 29, 2015. The couple was walking along Coal Harbour in Vancouver when, just as the sun was setting, Ioan fell to one knee, took Elly’s hand and asked if she would let him see her beautiful smile for the rest of his life. Through her tears, Elly didn’t hesitate before agreeing and letting Ioan place the ring on her finger.

The couple were wed on July 2, 2016, in a ‘Romantic Floral Glam’ celebration, which they achieved with the help of Haleh Tafteh of details by haleh, who provided full-service planning and design assistance, and Sahar Sarband of modern mint event coordinators inc., who provided same-day coordination.

The couple sourced their invitations from paperless post, which were inspired by the couple’s Latin and Persian cultures. Elly and Ioan selected invitations from Oscar de la Renta’s line of stationery with the late designer’s Latin background in mind, featuring an ikat and floral design.

As a nod to their respective Latin and Persian backgrounds, the couple first exchanged vows in a traditional Catholic ceremony at holy rosary cathedral church, where Reverend Pablo Santa Maria performed an impressive ceremony. “It brought tears of happiness to guests’ eyes. He was very kind, patient, and insightful throughout the entire process,” says Elly.

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FAIRYTALE FUSION After the church ceremony, the newlyweds and their guests convened at the fairmont waterfront hotel for the Persian ceremony. Tall pillars with hanging crystals lined the aisle and showcased round arrangements of orchids, roses, hydrangea, and peonies. When guests entered the space, their eyes were immediately drawn to the spectacular peony-covered wall that was placed behind

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the couple’s Sofreh table. details by haleh designed the plexiglass Sofreh, and collaborated with Hassan Aghamohseni of tala florist on the clustered floral designs that decorated the table. Framing the couple were two umbrella-like arrangements comprised of orchids, roses, hydrangea, hanging orchid leis, and crystal strands. It was the embodiment of Elly’s “floral glam” vision.

HANGING GARDEN

A reception in the ballroom followed, where a blush and white glimmering crystal oasis awaited guests.

To create a multidimensional tablescape design, orchid and hydrangea centrepieces designed by tala florist appeared to float above tables, which created clear sight lines allowing guests to engage in unobstructed conversation. Crystal beads and glass bubbles offered an additional glittering effect, and a compact floral runner of lush hydrangea completed the mesmerizing design. Round tables were decorated with tall crystal candelabras accented with roses, orchids, peonies, and hydrangea with hanging crystal strands. During the reception, guests were seated on crystal Chiavari chairs with ivory cushions from upright decor, who also provided the pink satin and sequin linens for the occasion.

Three oversized crystal chandeliers were suspended over the dance floor for additional ambient lighting. Tala Florist decorated these chandeliers with garlands of white orchids for a textured result. “They instantly gave a touch of opulence to the setting and offered the most ambient, magical lighting,” shares Elly.

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The couple’s five-tier wedding cake designed by ganache patisserie could only be described as gravity-defying! The cake’s design reflected the design of the bride’s wedding gown and featured a pink fondant base, an intricate white stencilled design, quilted pattern, white ribbons, and edible crystals, with sugar blush peonies decorating the top tier.

The cake was resting on a bed of fragrant roses, peonies, orchids, and hydrangea, which was suspended from the ceiling with crystal chains.

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The design highlight of the venue was undoubtedly the backdrop behind the couple’s head table. upright decor draped the wall in ivory velvet fabric with a sheer overlay that featured a wall of pillar candles with a waterfall of orchids.

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The fairmont waterfront hotel catered the wedding meal and psav offered AV services at the reception. In addition to photographing the wedding, hong photography and cinema inc. provided cinematography services for the occasion.

“We were in love with everything and if we could go back, we probably would have just tried to enjoy every minute that much more!” shares Elly. The couple now resides in Miami and both work in the dental industry, helping other people smile as beautifully as they do when they are by each other’s sides.

The newlyweds plan on visiting the Galápagos Islands in December of this year to celebrate their union and discover the incredible islands while seeing rare creatures and enjoying the white sand beaches.

Both the groom and the bride’s cultures were represented throughout the reception in the Flamenco dancers from karen flamenco dance studio and the Turkish dancers from chicaklar dance group who performed a traditional Lezgi dance.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Hong Photography and Cinema Inc.

Ellen Ho is an international photographer who runs a top boutique-style-photography studio based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. With a background in art and fashion, Ellen incorporates her innate sense of design in her photography and gives something cosmopolitan, chic, and unique to her photos.

A refined and polished boutique elegance has become her signature style. And while seeking During Andy Madadian’s performance, all of their guests surrounded the newlyweds on the dance floor and tossed flower petals on them.

“The moment was truly indescribable!” recalls Elly fondly.

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French Provincial Meets Pastel Perfection

Mahyar Khoda from mayer salon provided hair styling services and Mina A. of artistry by mina provided makeup application for the bride.

The groom was outfitted in formalwear by Giorgio Armani from holt renfrew and a Giorgio Armani bow tie and Gucci shoes from saks fifth avenue in New York.

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Elnaz’s Tacori RoyalT engagement ring was purchased from h.l. gross & bro. jewelers in New York. The couple’s matching Chopard wedding bands were purchased from siba jewellers.

Evan Orion from Flowerz surprised Elnaz with a purple-hued bouquet of scabiosa and roses that featured a halo of blooms encircling the stems.

Elnaz’s bridesmaids wore custom made dresses from little pink dress custom couture.

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lnaz jahankhani and sunny dhillon were first introduced by mutual friends in 2013 when they were dining at adesso bistro in vancouver, one of elnaz’s favourite restaurants. the pair learned they had much in common and soon after met for their first date, where they rendezvoused at the original Glowbal Grill Steaks & Satay in Yaletown. The rest was history.

One of Elnaz’s favourite hotels in Vancouver happens to be the rosewood hotel georgia. Armed with this knowledge, Sunny planned a full day of activities at the hotel for her 30th birthday. Unbeknownst to her, Sunny had something a little more special in mind than just a spa day and had reserved the entire patio, which had been decorated with flowers and candles. When they reached the heavenly space, Sunny surprised Elnaz and asked her to spend the rest of her life with him.

As a luxury wedding planner and owner of paisley events inc., Elnaz was well-prepared to take on the task of planning her wedding. When planning her dream day, Elnaz drew from her background in interior design and incorporated her admiration of French Provincial into the chosen pastel colour palette. “The goal was to astound all of the guests the moment they entered the ballroom,” shares Elnaz. The finished product was a reflection of something from the Disney movie, “Beauty and the Beast,” thanks to the assistance of Evan Orion of flowerz and koncept event design who created all of the floral and decor designs for the wedding.

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POETIC CEREMONY

The couple were wed on July 29, 2016, at swaneset bay resort & country club. Although vows are traditionally not exchanged at either Sikh or Persian ceremonies, the couple worked together with the officiants to personalize the wording.

“Our Sikh wedding ceremony was the most beautiful, spiritual experience of our lives. It was the first promise to each other to share the same purpose for the rest of our lives,” reveals Elnaz, “Our Persian ceremony, on the other hand, was more romantic and began with my uncle reciting Persian poetry.”

For the Punjabi Sikh ceremony, the bride wore a custom made gown from India featuring mirrored embellishments and gold embroidery. She paired this gown with a red veil that had been hand embroidered in India. Her custom jewellery was purchased from made in india. The groom wore formalwear from Made in India.

The outdoor ceremony featured a round Sofreh table designed by Elnaz. Guests were seated on gold Napoleon chairs from koncept event design. Evan draped the backdrop behind the couple and also decorated the aisle with a path of suspended greenery-covered orbs. When the couple was announced as husband and wife, they released 500 butterflies as a symbol of them taking flight on their journey as newlyweds.

Guests were offered fans from the wedding shoppe.

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Elnaz’s Persian ceremony gown was designed by Justin Alexander from sposa bridal and featured a 12-ft long train.

Her mother created her veil, which was embellished with Swarovski crystals, ivory pearls and French silk lace. The bride’s hairpiece was custom designed by Elsa Corsi to match her other jewellery.

Elnaz and Sunny hosted their guests for their wedding reception in the ballroom of the swaneset bay resort & country club. The back wall of the space features grand, 24-ft high windows, which Evan Orion of flowerz adorned with a dreamy, massive floral arch and panels of blooms. The wall of windows acted as the focal point for the space, and was where the newlyweds’ seating area was situated. Crystal vases with floating candles and gold laser cut butterflies decorated the scene. The plush chaise lounge provided by koncept event design was flanked by two tall floral arrangements.

Inspired by a floral fabric swatch in Elnaz’s family’s home, Evan of Koncept Event Design designed and produced a 28-ft long by 28-ft wide dance floor covered in a large-scale pink and purple rose printed pattern.

“The design of the dance floor was inspired by my grandmother’s French floral fabric drapes, the same ones I stared at when I was a little girl!” –elnaz

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Rectangular guest tables were decorated in gold candelabras topped with panels of blooms and featured suspended gold origami butterflies. Round tables featured tall cream centrepieces filled with white and purple roses, dahlias, and hydrangea.

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Ivory table linens, lavender napkins, and gold charger plates from koncept event design completed the gold and pastel table design and further enhanced the glittering gilded design of the venue. The wedding meal was catered by the swaneset bay resort & country club, and for an added special touch the couple also arranged for traditional Persian dishes to be served as a way to honour the bride’s culture.

The couple’s biggest priority was to ensure that guests did not stop enjoying themselves throughout the evening. “We organized entertainment, such as Punjabi and Persian dancers, a same-day video presentation, live musicians, and live percussionists to ensure the night flowed and the guests remained completely engaged,” shares Elnaz. DJ Taba from taba entertainment kept guests dancing all night long.

Koncept Event Design also provided purple uplighting and rose patterned lights, which were cast onto the ceiling and dance floor. brellow produced the couple’s same-day edit video.

The newlyweds travelled to Greece for their honeymoon, where they stayed over the course of three weeks at the andronikos hotel in Santorini and at cavo tagoo in Mykonos, relaxing, enjoying delicious local food, and warm, romantic evenings by the beach.

ABOUT THE PHOTOGRAPHER

Hong Photography and Cinema Inc.

Ellen Ho is an international photographer who runs a top boutique-style-photography studio based in Vancouver, BC, Canada. With a background in art and fashion, Ellen incorporates her innate sense of design in her photography and gives something cosmopolitan, chic, and unique to her photos.

Tanya Muller of le gateau bake shop made the couple’s five-tier lavender square cake with gilded detailing, which matched the French Provincial theme of the wedding. The sweet table featured treats created by Le Gateau Bake Shop as well as Persian delicacies from la voche sweets and bakery in Iran.

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A sophisticated spin on ‘something blue,’ inspired by prized porcelain.

co-concept creator and planner

co-concept creator and decor design

floral design

Lisa Lee

Sandy Godfree

Gloria Henry

Shing Weddings

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Stanley Park Pavilion,

stationery design

cake design

Amari Yu

Dalana Fleming

Making Memories with Stationery

The Cake & the Giraffe

makingmemories.company

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gown Galia Lahav, ‘Style 608,’ available at Bisou Bridal, bisoubridal.com

menu design Making Memories with Stationery, makingmemories.company

bouquet The Flower Factory, flowerfactory.ca

plates Shing Weddings, shingweddings.com

chair Shing Weddings, shingweddings.com

charger Stanley Park Pavilion, stanleyparkpavilion.com

hair and makeup Anita Lee Beauty and Style, anitalee.ca

floral design The Flower Factory, flowerfactory.ca

earrings and bracelet Elsa Corsi, available at Jeweliette, jeweliette.com

blue vases Atkinson’s, atkinsonsofvancouver.com glassware, flatware, and napkins A&B Partytime Rentals Ltd., abpartytime.com

stationery design Making Memories with Stationery, makingmemories.company

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floral design Garlands Florist, garlandsflorists.ca gown Hayley Paige, ‘Decklyn,’ available at Blush Bridal, blushbridal.ca hair and makeup Nadia Albano Style Inc., nadiaalbano.com earrings and bracelet Blush Bridal, blushbridal.ca draping, candles, transparent vases, floor and backdrop design, printing, and installation début Event Design, debuteventdesign.ca chairs Loungeworks Furniture Rental and Decor, loungeworks.ca

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Lori Miles

Sweet Pea Photography sweetpeaphotography.com

producer and planner Harumi Suzuki

Harumi Signature Weddings & Events harumiweddings.com

concept creators, creative directors, and decor design Maurizio Peta and David Light

debut Event Design debuteventdesign.ca

floral design Aniko Kovacs

Garlands Florist garlandsflorists.ca

cake and dessert design Dalana Fleming

The Cake & the Giraffe tcandtg.com

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The classic combination of black and white always makes a graphic and modern design statement.

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“ we wanted to showcase how the simple, yet classic combination of black and white could portray such a striking, dynamic, and bold design. ” Harumi Suzuki, Harumi Signature Weddings & Events

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stationery design LeLe Chan Designs, lelechan.com

floral design Garlands Florist, garlandsflorists.ca gown Hayley Paige, ‘Decklyn,’ available at Blush Bridal, blushbridal.ca hair and makeup Nadia Albano Style Inc., nadiaalbano.com earrings Blush Bridal, blushbridal.ca

cake design and cake stand The Cake & The Giraffe, tcandtg.com

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Known as one of the world’s oldest forms of design, there is no mistaking the timeless beauty of Batik textiles.

Here, we showcase its graphic warmth and global beauty, reminding us why this art form remains so highly coveted and cherished across West Africa and beyond.

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BATIK chair decal design, floral design, vases, and custom backdrop design and production Dushan Flowers, dushanflowers.com

pillows, chair decal production, candles, candleholders, votive holders, and table linen Infinity Luxury Linens & DĂŠcor, infinitydecor.ca

planner Daniela Gismondi

chairs Art of the Party Design, artoftheparty.ca

rug Hong Photography and Cinema Inc., ellenho.com

producer, creative director, and floral design

decor design

cake design

Min Choa

Dalana Fleming

ELLEN HO

Dushan Karunasena

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tcandtg.com

ellenho.com

Modern Mint Event Coordinators Inc.

Dushan Flowers

Infinity Luxury Linens & Decor

modernmintevents.com

dushanflowers.com

infinitydecor.ca

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hair and makeup Margaret Lai Makeup & Hair, margaretlai.com gown Monique Lhuillier, ‘BL 16138,’ available at Bisou Bridal, bisoubridal.com necklace, earrings, bracelet, and ring Maharani Jewels, maharanijewels.com bouquet Dushan Flowers, dushanflowers.com

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Daniela Gismondi, Modern Mint Event Coordinators Inc.

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hair and makeup Margaret Lai Makeup & Hair, margaretlai.com

stationery design Vignettes Studio, vignettesstudio.com

headpiece and bracelets Maharani Jewels, maharanijewels.com gown Theia, ‘Courtney,’ available at Bisou Bridal, bisoubridal.com

floral design, vases, napkins, chair decal design, and custom backdrop design and production Dushan Flowers, dushanflowers.com plates, flatware, and chair decal production Infinity Luxury Linens & Décor, infinitydecor.ca chairs Art of the Party Design, artoftheparty.ca catering White Table Catering Co., whitetablecatering.com bouquet and boutonnières Dushan Flowers, dushanflowers.com

necklace Stylist’s own

gown GALA by Galia Lahav, ‘Style 606,’ available at Bisou Bridal, bisoubridal.com earrings and bracelet Maharani Jewels, maharanijewels.com

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Simply Sweet PhotographY

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OPULENT OMBRÉ The gradual buildup and fusion of a single colour makes the most contemporary and dynamic design statement—especially when juxtaposed against a sleek white backdrop.

gown Lazaro, ‘Style 3201,’ available at Bisou Bridal, bisoubridal.com necklace, headpiece, and bracelet Bekah Anne Accessories, bekah-anne.com floral design Maude Affair Event Coordinators, maudeaffair.com

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concept creator, producer, creative director, stylist, planner, floral and decor design

stationery design

cake design

Laura Lavender Pamela Nahal

Tanya Muller

Maude Affair Event Coordinators maudeaffair.com

shot on location at

Laura Lavender Calligraphy & Illustration lauralavender.com

The Waterfall Building,

Le Gateau Bake Shop legateaubakeshop.com

thewaterfallbuilding.ca

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stationery design Laura Lavender Calligraphy & Illustration, lauralavender.com hairpins Bekah Anne Accessories, bekah-anne.com

bouquet Maude Affair Event Coordinators, maudeaffair.com

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gown Lazaro, ‘Style 3553,’ available at Bisou Bridal, bisoubridal.com earrings, bracelet, and necklace Bekah Anne Accessories, bekah-anne.com floral design Maude Affair Event Coordinators, maudeaffair.com chairs and candelabras Éclat Decor Inc., eclatdecor.com vinyl dance floor and draping Paradise Events, paradiseevents.com table and table linen A&B Partytime Rentals Ltd., abpartytime.com

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floral design and glassware Maude Affair Event Coordinators, maudeaffair.com chairs, candelabras, and chargers Éclat Decor Inc., eclatdecor.com vinyl dance floor and draping Paradise Events, paradiseevents.com table, table linen, flatware, and napkins A&B Partytime Rentals Ltd., abpartytime.com

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“ we created a chic, timeless affair where the main colour was used as a bold accent. �

Pamela Nahal, Maude Affair Event Coordinators

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cake design Le Gateau Bake Shop, legateaubakeshop.com

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FireDog Creative is the premiere Live Event Support Specialist firm that provides suppor t to event producers, p l a n n e r s , designers and décor professionals. Our vast technical expertise in rigging, AV, lighting and custom construction allows FireDog Creative to specialize in timesensitive and challenging installations, with an utmost regard for design, quality and privacy. We respect the importance of budgetary constraints and work closely with our clientele to make their vision a reality. We believe that every detail, large or small, is crucial to the success of the event, and that, anything is possible.

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wedluxe glitterati

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style files

hair and makeup Anita Lee Beauty and Style, anitalee.ca gown and veil Monique Lhuillier, ‘Paradise,’ available at Bisou Bridal, bisoubridal.com floral headpiece The Flower Factory, flowerfactory.ca necklace Elsa Corsi, available at Jeweliette, jeweliette.com

Right page gown Erdem, available at The Room at Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com/theroom earrings and rings De Beers Diamond Jewellery, debeers.ca shoes Oscar de la Renta, available at The Room at Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com/theroom clutch Oscar de la Renta, available at The Room at Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com/theroom floral design The Flower Factory, flowerfactory.ca chair and candelabra Art of The Party Design, artoftheparty.ca

GILDED

DYNASTY concept creator, producer, creative director, stylist, and planner

floral design

Ellen Ho

Hong Photography and Cinema Inc. ellenho.com

decor design

cake design

Soha Lavin

Gloria HENRY

Marianne Santos

Tanya Muller

CountDown Events Planning & Design

The Flower Factory

Art of The Party Design

Le Gateau Bake Shop

flowerfactory.ca countdownevents.com

artoftheparty.ca

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Refined patterns and textures of old and new; antique heirlooms, raw silks, and precious stones of the Silk Road conjure up imagery reminiscent of a modern Ming Dynasty.

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hair and makeup Anita Lee Beauty and Style, anitalee.ca gown Jason Matlo, ‘Erte,’ jasonmatlo.com earrings, necklace, and bracelet De Beers Diamond Jewellery, debeers.ca

“ inspired by a majestic and romantic dynasty setting we brought modern touches to a rare, but impactful fashion era that still continues to influence the modern day. ” Soha Lavin, CountDown Events Planning & Design

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transparent vases and floral design The Flower Factory, flowerfactory.ca table, linens, and chairs Art of The Party Design, artoftheparty.ca white and blue vessels Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, fairmont.com/ hotel-vancouver tea pot and teacup TWG Tea, twgtea.com gold votives Art of The Party Design, artoftheparty.ca flatware The Cross Decor & Design, thecrossdesign.com

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floral design The Flower Factory, flowerfactory.ca

tea pot and teacup TWG Tea, twgtea.com

bouquet The Flower Factory, flowerfactory.ca

menu design Red Bliss, redbliss.com hair and makeup Anita Lee Beauty and Style, anitalee.ca earrings and necklace Elsa Corsi, available at Jeweliette, jeweliette.com

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white and blue plate Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, fairmont.com/ hotel-vancouver

hair and makeup Anita Lee Beauty and Style, anitalee.ca gown Wayne Clark, available at The Room at Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com/theroom earrings and necklace Elsa Corsi, available at Jeweliette, jeweliette.com shoes Oscar de la Renta, available at The Room at Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com/theroom floral design and vases The Flower Factory, flowerfactory.ca cake design Le Gateau Bake Shop, legateaubakeshop.com

“ amongst some of the tablesettings, we had the privilege of using priceless antiques hailing from the ming dynasty. ” Soha Lavin, CountDown Events Planning & Design

blue and white vessels and lamps Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, fairmont.com/ hotel-vancouver

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Kristy Ryan

Blush Wedding Photography

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A beautiful floral pattern has us dreaming of love and light.

Left page floral design Granville Island Florist, gifvancouver.com crystal candelabras, table, chairs, chargers, glassware, flatware, gold votives, and cake stand Éclat Decor Inc., eclatdecor.com chair decal design and installation Aly Armstrong Event Planning & Design, alyarmstrongevents.com chair decal production Urban Walls, uwdecals.com

This page cake design A. Elizabeth Cakes, aelizabethcakes.com gown Vera Wang 'Ocean,' available at Blush Bridal, blushbridal.ca invitation design Violet Grey Creative, violetgreycreative.com earrings and necklace Elsa Corsi, available at Jeweliette, jeweliette.com shoes Christian Louboutin, available at Nordstrom, nordstrom.com

producer, creative director, stylist, and planner

floral design

Aly Armstrong

Suzane Lee

Aly Armstrong Event Planning & Design

Granville Island Florist

alyarmstrongevents.com

gifvancouver.com

decor design

stationery design

cake design

Kaitlyn Smith

Anna Elizabeth Wawzonek

Violet Grey Creative

A. Elizabeth Cakes

violetgreycreative.com

aelizabethcakes.com

Neda Emami

Eclat Decor Inc. eclatdecor.com

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Aberthau Mansion,

westpointgrey.org

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Ken Tan Photo

kentanphoto.com

MEETS MOROCCAN

Symmetry, use of colour, and repetition of pattern in Moroccan tiles gives them intoxicating, long-lasting appeal that transports us to another, more exotic, world.

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flatware Bloomingdales, bloomingdales.com

Left page stationery design Olive Branch & Co., olivebranchandco.com tray and tile background The Cross Decor & Design, thecrossdesign.com

This page floral design Granville Island Florist, gifvancouver.com plates, candleholders, and rug The Cross Decor & Design, thecrossdesign.com tables JEvents Planning & Design, jevents.ca

concept creator, producer, creative director, and planner

floral design

Jaleh Fotoohi

Suzane Lee

JEvents Planning & Design

Granville Island Florist

jevents.ca

gifvancouver.com

shot on location at

stationery design

glassware HomeSense, homesense.ca gold table numbers backdrop Blush Type, blushtype.com gold vases, chairs, and chargers Koncept Event Design, koncepteventdesign.com napkins West Elm, westelm.com candles Z Gallerie, zgallerie.com

cake and dessert design

Melissa Chan

Ivone Kartadinata

Olive Branch & Co.

Sugar Penguin Cakery

olivebranchandco.com

sugarpenguin.com

The Waterfall Building,

thewaterfallbuilding.ca

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“ we wanted to introduce the distinctive architecture and geometric designs of morocco in a colourful, modern way. ” Jaleh Fotoohi, JEvents Planning & Design

hair and makeup Nadia Albano Style Inc., nadiaalbano.com gown Hayley Paige, ‘Tanner,’ available at Blush Bridal, blushbridal.ca ring Elsa Corsi, available at Jeweliette, jeweliette.com menu design Olive Branch & Co., olivebranchandco.com pouf The Cross Decor & Design, thecrossdesign.com bouquet Granville Island Florist, gifvancouver.com 106

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THE

Modern

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THE CLASSIC – Established as a premier Vancouver event space that lends itself perfectly to weddings, Cecil Green Park House is a beautiful mansion commanding spectacular views of the mountains and sea that frame Vancouver.

Situated on the northwest corner of the University of British Columbia’s Point Grey campus, this elegant and traditional heritage house is hard to beat. Dedicated staff are available to help from start to finish to ensure a perfect day.

THE MODERN CLASSIC – This distinctive new venue is the ideal spot for modern classic weddings or other private celebrations, and boasts a striking contemporary design with exposed cedar ceilings, rich stone tiling, a large metal fireplace and expansive glass walls that allow natural light to flood in. It sits in a prime location right at the heart of the revitalized UBC Vancouver campus.

604 822 6289 info@cecilgreenpark.ubc.ca cecilgreenpark.ubc.ca

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STANLEY PARK PAVILION 610 Pipeline Road, Stanley Park stanleyparkpavilion.com events@stanleyparkpavilion.com 604.602.3088

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M AT T E R S

photography assistant

Gary William Ogle

photography assistant

Kate Field

photographer

Heidi Niemala heidiniemala.com

Juxtaposed against contemporary interpretations of Arabic architecture, here we showcase some of this season’s most statement-making gowns. Pattern and light are explored through mashrabiya, a form of latticework that uses geometric shapes to provide shade, resulting in patterned sunlight where light passes through.

Art Director: Rebekah Cuff. Wardrobe stylist: Elizabeth Clark. Hair and makeup: Cia Mandarello, P1M, p1m.ca. Hair and makeup assistant: Caroline Levin.

Production assistants: Keara Konstantakos, Lindsay Cooper.

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ARABESQUE ABSTRACT Gown, whyte couture, whytecouture.com.

Headpiece “Moonstone,” $1,000, da couture, couturejewelrybouquets.com.

Earrings “Art Deco,” $4, 340, !xam diamonds, xamdiamonds.com.

Cuff “Gardenia,” $600, bekah anne accessories, bekah-anne.com.

Ring, carole tanenbaum vintage collection, caroletanenbaum.com.

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ARGENT ADORNMENT (Left) Jumpsuit, gemy maalouf, gemymaalouf.com.

Earrings, $490, alexis bittar, available at holt renfrew, holtrenfrew.com.

Necklace “Morgause Bib,” $68, baublebar, baublebar.com. Bangles “Colori,” pluma, $237 each, available at forzieri.com

EXQUISITE DESIGN

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Necklaces “Reverse,” $249, $199, and bracelet “Reverse,” $249, jean paul gaultier for atelier swarovski, swarovski.com. Earrings “Hope Chandelier,” $415, and rings “Essentials Triple,” $245, and “Narrative Oval,” $245 (on right hand), links of london, linksoflondon.com.

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IN THE ATRIUM (Left) Gown “Hayley,” hayley paige, available at blush bridal, blushbridal.ca.

Earrings and bracelets, carole tanenbaum vintage collection, caroletanenbaum.com.

Rings (on right hand), léna roy collection, available at the aga khan museum gift shop, agakhanmuseum.org. Rings “Hearts” and “Embrace” (on left hand), from $20,000, jjbückar, jjbuckar.com.

BEAUTIFUL MIRAGE

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Crown “Amelia,” $700, and earrings “Elizabeth,” $400, bekah anne accessories, bekah-anne.com. Ring “Fluidity,” $149, swarovski, swarovski.com.

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LOOKING AHEAD (Left) Gown “155,” mark zunino, available at kleinfeld hudson’s bay, kleinfeldbridal.ca. Earrings “Flame,” $149, swarovski, swarovski.com. Ring “Alexis” (on right hand), $70, da couture, couturejewelrybouquets.com.

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Earrings “Morocco,” tara fava jewellery, tarafavajewellery.com.

Bracelet “Marissa,” $60, da couture, couturejewelrybouquets.com.

Rings, carole tanenbaum vintage collection, caroletanenbaum.com.

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ROMANCE Photography by: Sweet Pea Photography; Creative direction, production, and decor design by: début Event Design Inc.; Floral design by: Hilary Miles Flowers Ltd.

This Glitterati Style File ( featured in the S/F 2016 Vancouver Edition of WedLuxe Magazine) was a tribute to the opulent red carpet settings of Hollywood. Harumi Suzuki of Harumi Signature Weddings & Events planned this cinematic masterpiece of a styled shoot.

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HARUMI SIGNATURE WEDDINGS & EVENTS HARUMIWEDDINGS.com

NADIA ALBANO STYLE INC. An award winning team providing an upbeat and friendly experience in mobile and in-studio hair, makeup and lifestyle services. #NadittudeTM RING EMAIL WEB

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Award-winning designer Anna Elizabeth crafts cakes and confections that combine inspired flavours with one-of-a-kind artistry.

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THE CAKE & THE GIRAFFE Handcrafting beautiful and delectable memories by marrying extraordinary, custom designs with unique, unforgettable flavours.

respective fields. We dubbed them the Glitterati because they each bring panache and sparkle to any celebration.

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L E G AT E A U B A K E S H O P Simplicity and elegance, extravagant opulence, or fun and whimsical.

Custom designs that are appealing to both the eye and the palate.

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Vancouver’s Luxury On-Site Hair & Makeup Coterie.

A world-class team of beauty experts that specialize in providing exquisite glamour.

Our award-winning culinary style, quality and vision make us an industry leader in producing innovative cuisine and professional service.

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604.875.0123 info@culinarycapers.com culinarycapers.com

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FIGURE & FOOD

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We offer state of the art contouring treatments and comprehensive nutrition programs that work synergistically to deliver stunning transformations.

Delicious, seasonal menus that focus on West Coast flavours, with an emphasis on fresh, local, sustainable ingredients.

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U P R I G H T D E CO R S I G N AT U R E E V E N T S I N C .

Simple. Fresh. Unique.

We are a full service event decorating & rental company, offering a vast luxurious collection of unique rental decor.

Come visit us in “Vancouver’s Largest Rental Decor Showroom.”

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604.288.7125 info@treeline-events.com treeline-catering.com

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EVENT PLANNING

LIFE STUDIOS INC.

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Life Studios Inc. is an award-winning Cinematography/Photography Studio comprised of a Team of Artists bringing their Expertise and Flair.

We believe that catering to your individuality is the key to an extraordinary wedding.

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604.568.5538 info@lifestudiosinc.com lifestudiosinc.com

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778.227.9974 info@aliciakeats.com aliciakeats.com

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CO U N T D O W N E V E N T S P L A N N I N G & D E S I G N

DESTINATION WEDDINGS+TRAVEL

Class, Distinction & Elegance.

CountDown Events planners will ensure that every detail of your wedding is designed and planned with perfection!

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L U X E D E S T I N AT I O N W E D D I N G S LUXE is the premier destination wedding consultancy, planning stress-free weddings all over the Caribbean and Mexico.

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1.888.589.3933 contact@luxedestinationweddings.com luxedestinationweddings.com

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DREAMGROUP PRODUCTIONS Award Winning Luxury Event Planning ~ Beautiful Celebrations that Exceed Expectations.

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604.537.3575 info@dreamgroup.ca dreamgroup.ca

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F I LO S O P H I E V E N T P L A N N I N G & D E S I G N The cure for the common wedding.

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H A R U M I S I G N AT U R E W E D D I N G S & E V E N T S

Renowned for fearless imagination & flawless execution, we fuse trend & tradition to create weddings with unmistakable style and beauty.

Personalized planning & coordination services. We simplify the entire wedding process from start to finish with experience and style.

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604.451.0700 info@artoftheparty.ca artoftheparty.ca

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D É B U T E V E N T D E S I G N Full service wedding and event design.

From concept to creation, nothing is out of reach!

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J U L I A N N E YO U N G W E D D I N G S I N C .

National Award Winning Wedding Planning & Design. Serving international clients for elegant & timeless weddings in Calgary, Banff and beyond.

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778.835.1091 info@harumiweddings.com harumiweddings.com

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É C L AT D E CO R I N C .

M A U D E A F FA I R E V E N T CO O R D I N ATO R S

Éclat Decor Inc. is a leading full service event design and luxury decor rental company offering an extensive line of event decor.

Luxury Wedding and Event Planners Specializing in Sophisticated Designs for a lavish affair.

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778.995.5431 info@maudeaffair.com maudeaffair.com

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MODERN MINT EVENTS INC.

T H E F LO W E R FAC TO RY

One-of-a-kind love stories deserve award-winning planning and design.

Fun. Fabulous.

Original Designs.

RING EMAIL WEB

604.897.7684 info@modernmintevents.com modernmintevents.com

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WEB

604.871.1008 info@flowerfactory.ca flowerfactory.ca

AVAILABLE IN VANCOUVER + LOWER MAINLAND

NICHE EVENTS

F LO W E R Z

You have one chance to make that lasting impression! Wedding planning, styling, decor and florals. Celebrate in Style.

Flowerz is a premiere floral and event design firm, offering decor rentals and full design services.

RING EMAIL WEB

604.818.1849 info@nicheeventstylists.com nicheeventstylists.com

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604.742.1000 flowerzvancouver@gmail.com flower-z.com

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PA I S L E Y E V E N T S I N C .

G R A N V I L L E I S L A N D F LO R I S T

Paisley Events; where extraordinary begins.

Wedding and event floral design in the ultimate fashion.

RING EMAIL WEB

604.779.5903 hello@paisleyeventsinc.com paisleyeventsinc.com

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WEB

604.669.1228 info@gifvancouver.com gifvancouver.com

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SHING WEDDINGS

S U N F LO W E R F LO R I S T

Be free to love like you do. Celebrate your day fully and freely with Shing Weddings by your side.

We are here to make your wedding how you dreamed it would be.

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778.233.7302 lisa@shingweddings.com shingweddings.com

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604.676.7677 info@sunflowerflorist.ca sunflowerflorist.ca

AVAILABLE IN VANCOUVER

TA L A F LO R I S T From simply elegant to extravagantly lush, we strive to make your vision of your wedding day come true.

FASHION

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604.434.4848 info@talaflorist.com talaflorist.com

AVAILABLE IN VANCOUVER + LOWER MAINLAND

B I S O U B R I DA L Bisou Bridal offers brides the most personalized and exclusive bridal experience, with a focus on excellence and unparalleled customer service.

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604.696.0880 info@bisoubridal.com bisoubridal.com

JEWELLERY

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K L E I N F E L D H U D S O N ’ S B AY

B E K A H A N N E ACC E S S O R I E S

With hundreds of designer gowns, accessories, shoes and more, all your wedding wishes will come true.

Book your consultation today.

Bespoke jewellery & adornments for the sophisticated, youthful bride.

Visit us online or in-store to discover our collections & stockists.

RING EMAIL WEB

416.861.6600 kleinfeldbridal@hbc.com kleinfeldbridal.ca

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FLORAL

WEB

250.594.8088 info@bekah-anne.com bekah-anne.com

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MUSIC+ENTERTAINMENT

D U S H A N F LO W E R S

FA M O U S P L AY E R S B A N D

Creating luxurious, elegant and timeless floral designs that continue to amaze.

North America’s preeminent live wedding and event band. Class, elegance, style, versatility, high energy, and, most importantly, fun!

1-855-5FP-BAND

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604.565.3733 info@dushanflowers.com dushanflowers.com

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604.725.1272 info@famousplayersband.com famousplayersband.com

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S I D E O N E E N T E R TA I N M E N T Winner for “Best Live Entertainment” at the 2014 Canadian Wedding Awards, Side One is the must-have band for your event.

RING EMAIL WEB

604.809.3746 info@sideone.ca sideone.ca

JENNIFER WILLIAMS BOUDOIR PHOTOGRAPHY STUDIO The perfect wedding gift for your groom (and you!) is a collection of chic, sexy and gorgeous images of you.

EMAIL AVAILABLE CANADA-WIDE

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studio@jenniferwilliams.com jenniferwilliams.com

AVAILABLE IN VANCOUVER

K E N TA N P H OTO Top international fine art wedding photographer based in Vancouver.

Accepting assignments worldwide.

PHOTOGRAPHY

RING EMAIL WEB

604.767.7670 info@kentanphoto.com kentanphoto.com

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B E L L U X E P H OTO G R A P H Y

P OVA Z A N P H OTO G R A P H Y

Fine-art photography with a soft and romantic approach, combined with photojournalism that creates images to last for generations to come.

Award winning fine art portraiture of you and your love created by Jozef in a modern and unique photography style.

RING EMAIL WEB

604.720.1891 hello@belluxephotography.com belluxephotography.com

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778.340.3460 povazanphotography@gmail.com povazanphotography.com

AVAILABLE CANADA-WIDE

B L U S H W E D D I N G P H OTO G R A P H Y

SIMPLY SWEET PHOTOGRAPHY BY NOMO AKISAWA

Kristy and Ken combine fine-art and photojournalism award-winning photography, resulting in capturing both the heart & style of their couples.

Fine art Vancouver & worldwide photographer. A photographic style that captures beautiful, elegant, and dreamy memories that last a lifetime.

RING EMAIL WEB

778.552.1836 kristy@blushphotography.ca blushweddingphotography.com

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778.875.1271 simply.sweet.photography@hotmail.com simplysweetphotography.ca AVAILABLE IN BC (PROVINCE-WIDE)

BUTTER STUDIOS

S OW E D D I N G P H OTO A N D C I N E M A P R O D U C T I O N S

Vancouver’s favourite wedding team. Capturing your special day with a fresh, timeless and modern style!

Internationally Awarded Wedding Photo + Cinema Team, home based in Vancouver, BC. Servicing couples from anywhere around the world!

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604.782.6460 info@butterstudios.ca butterstudios.ca

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604.809.1263 info@sowedding.ca sowedding.ca

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D E N I S E L I N P H OTO G R A P H Y

S W E E T P E A P H OTO G R A P H Y

Soft, dreamy and elegant. Denise’s photography is inspired by true love stories. Available for destinations.

Classic, elegant and timeless... Lori Miles has been photographing fabulous weddings and love stories for over a decade.

Available worldwide.

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604.780.3868 photography@deniselin.com AVAILABLE IN VANCOUVER + LOWER MAINLAND deniselin.com

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604.986.0204 lori@sweetpeaphotography.com sweetpeaphotography.com

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H O N G P H OTO G R A P H Y A N D C I N E M A I N C .

Vancouver’s top boutique photography and cinematography studio l Luxurious Weddings + Travels l Vancouver . Toronto . Worldwide

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778.228.6256 ellenho@hong-photography.com ellenho.com

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I KO N I C A

V I O L E T G R E Y C R E AT I V E

Our photographs are a testament to the emotional richness of the day, all its moments of tenderness, exhilaration and joy.

Violet Grey Creative is an online stationery design store that specializes in custom invitations for all occasions.

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1.877.559.6795 info@ikonica.ca ikonica.ca

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Highly published and award-winning husband and wife team, capturing your day in signature style.

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STATIONERY

778.233.6598 info@jasalynthornephotography.com AVAILABLE IN BC (PROVINCE-WIDE) jasalynthornephotography.com

Vancouver & Western Canada Edition

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1.800.243.6703 info@violetgreycreative.com violetgreycreative.com

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PA L I N S U R A N C E B R O K E R S C A N A DA LT D. PAL Insurance Weddinguard provides insurance for your wedding essentials, including liquor liability insurance for three 24-hour periods and much more.

UNIQUE SERVICES

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YO U N G H I P & M A R R I E D

A premier boutique niche Live Event Support specialists Firm.

Specializing in Site Planning, Vendor Management, Logistics, Operations, Technical Production Services.

We officiate creative & personalized ceremonies all across Canada.

Say goodbye to the boring wedding!

EMAIL WEB

647.797.3839 alan@firedogcreative.ca firedogcreative.ca

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LUXE LOCATIONS B R O C K H O U S E R E S TA U R A N T

T H E FA I R M O N T WAT E R F R O N T

3875 POINT GREY ROAD | VANCOUVER, BC

900 CANADA PLACE WAY | VANCOUVER, BC

Brock House Restaurant, located on Jericho Beach, specializes in weddings and boasts one of Vancouver’s most romantic and spectacular ceremony sites and an unforgettable dining experience. Combining elegance and charm with breathtaking views of the ocean, mountains, and downtown Vancouver, this amazing seaside location is the perfect venue for any occasion.

The Fairmont Waterfront is in the heart of beautiful downtown Vancouver with a backdrop of stunning harbour and mountain views. From intimate gatherings in our Terrace Herb Garden to grand affairs in our luxury Waterfront Ballroom, we offer the perfect Vancouver wedding venue to say “I Do”.

EMAIL WEB

604.224.3317

catering@brockhouserestaurant.com brockhouserestaurant.com

C E C I L G R E E N PA R K H O U S E 6251 CECIL GREEN PARK ROAD | VANCOUVER, BC RING EMAIL WEB

604.822.6289

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604.691.1991

thewaterfronthotel@fairmont.com fairmont.com/waterfront-vancouver

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F O U R S E A S O N S H OT E L VA N CO U V E R 791 WEST GEORGIA STREET | VANCOUVER, BC RING

604.689.9333

WEB

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info@cecilgreenpark.ubc.ca cecilgreenpark.ubc.ca

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866.726.9510 marryme@younghipandmarried.com younghipandmarried.com

S U T TO N P L AC E H OT E L

U N I V E R S I T Y WO M E N ’ S C LU B O F VA N CO U V E R

845 BURRARD STREET | VANCOUVER, BC

1489 MCRAE AVENUE | VANCOUVER, BC RING EMAIL WEB

604.731.4662

rentals@uwcvancouver.ca uwcvancouver.ca

OA K B AY B E AC H H OT E L 1175 BEACH DRIVE | VICTORIA, BC

The Oak Bay Beach Hotel is a stunning oceanside resort with elegant indoor & outdoor venue spaces perfectly designed for your special day.

RING EMAIL WEB

800.668.7758

events@oakbaybeachhotel.com oakbaybeachhotel.com

6400 NANCY GREENE WAY | NORTH VANCOUVER, BC 900 WEST GEORGIA STREET | VANCOUVER, BC

EMAIL WEB

604.684.3131

hvc.concierge@fairmont.com fairmont.com/hotelvancouver

FA I R M O N T PAC I F I C R I M 1038 CANADA PLACE | VANCOUVER, BC

The only address for your special day. Whether you’re planning an intimate occasion or a grand event, trust Fairmont Pacific Rim to set the stage for an unforgettable celebration. Wrapped in the spectacular beauty of Vancouver, with views of snow-topped mountains and picturesque Coal Harbour, each elegant ballroom features beautifully appointed décor and lavish service treating you & your guests to the height of luxury.

RING EMAIL WEB

604.695.5451

merina.chandra@fairmont.com fairmont.com/pacificrim

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604.980.9311

weddings@grousemountain.com grousemountain.com

H O L LY B U R N CO U N T RY C LU B 950 CROSS CREEK ROAD | WEST VANCOUVER, BC

Located in West Vancouver’s British Properties offering the best patio in the city & rooms overlooking Vancouver. It’s the ideal location for a West Coast bride’s ceremony or reception.

RING EMAIL WEB

604.913.4513

catering@hollyburn.org hollyburncatering.com

From a personal concierge to a signature restaurant and wine merchant, few hotels can rival the elegance, European charm, and hospitality of The Sutton Place Hotel Vancouver. Situated in the heart of downtown Vancouver, the spectacular setting allows guests to experience exceptional service with first-class amenities. Our guest rooms, reception spaces, and celebration venues combined with classic luxury will ensure your wedding celebration is as spectacular as your love for one another.

RING EMAIL WEB

604.642.2968

tvugrinec@suttonplace.com suttonplace.com

T E R M I N A L C I T Y C LU B PA N PAC I F I C H OT E L VA N CO U V E R 999 CANADA PLACE | VANCOUVER, BC

Create lasting memories at the Pan Pacific Vancouver.

With our unsurpassed, spectacular waterfront location, envision an exquisite, intimate, poolside celebration or magnificent Crystal Ballroom gala. Our dedicated team of professionals will guide you through to the joy and magic. Caring without compromise is our belief.

RING EMAIL WEB

604.895.2489

weddings@panpacificvancouver.com panpacific.com/vancouverweddings

P I N N AC L E H OT E L AT T H E P I E R 138 VICTORY SHIP WAY | NORTH VANCOUVER, BC

From a small intimate wedding to a grand celebration for 500, Pinnacle at the Pier in North Vancouver offers an ocean front wedding venue and the expertise you need. Looking for something beyond the ordinary for ceremonies? Our rooftop terrace overlooking the Burrard Inlet is simply a must see.

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Imagine saying ‘I do’ on a mountaintop surrounded by alpine peaks, centuries-old forest and the sight of a million dancing lights in the city far, far below. From an intimate gathering to a spectacular party of 500+, weddings at Grouse Mountain are pure magic.

Happily ever after starts here.

AVAILABLE CANADA-WIDE

H YC R O F T

604.973.8009

nbogart@pinnacleatthepier.com pinnaclepierhotel.com

G R O U S E M O U N TA I N R E S O R T S T H E FA I R M O N T H OT E L VA N CO U V E R RING

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1.800.265.8098 weddinguard@palcanada.com palcanada.com

R O S E WO O D H OT E L G E O R G I A 801 WEST GEORGIA STREET | VANCOUVER, BC RING EMAIL WEB

604.682.5566

hotelgeorgia@rosewoodhotels.com rosewoodhotelgeorgia.com

837 WEST HASTINGS STREET | VANCOUVER, BC

Terminal City Club, located in the heart of downtown Vancouver, is an elegantly furnished venue rich in history and tradition. Featuring two stunning and unique ballrooms with vintage chandeliers, floor to ceiling windows and a rooftop terrace with views of the harbour and North Shore Mountains.

RING EMAIL WEB

1161 WEST GEORGIA STREET | VANCOUVER, BC

Located in the heart of the Golden Mile on West Georgia Street, minutes from Stanley Park. This is Vancouver’s most enviable address, whether for intimate gatherings with your closest family and friends or an elaborate affair. Your commitments deserves ours, dreams really do come true.

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Imagine the wedding of your dreams in Vancouver’s most timeless venue. Let the Club’s team of experts provide you and your guests with the unmatched service and attention to detail you deserve on the day you’ll remember forever.

RING

WEB

604.602.3088 ext 1

events@stanleyparkpavilion.com stanleyparkpavilion.com

tdill@trumphotels.com trumpvancouverhotel.com

915 WEST HASTINGS STREET | VANCOUVER, BC

EMAIL

EMAIL

604.979.8888

T H E VA N CO U V E R C LU B

610 PIPELINE ROAD | VANCOUVER, BC

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weddings@tcclub.com tcclub.com

T R U M P I N T E R N AT I O N A L H OT E L & TOW E R ® VA N CO U V E R

S TA N L E Y PA R K PAV I L I O N Nestled in the heart of Stanley Park adjacent to the famous Rose Gardens, Stanley Park Pavilion is Vancouver’s preeminent banquet and wedding venue.

From naturally inspired garden ceremonies to elegant ballroom receptions, let Stanley Park Pavilion’s attentive service, innovative menus and experienced wedding team create forever memories.

604.488.8629

WEB

604.331.7008

katie@vancouverclub.ca vancouverclub.ca/weddings

WAT E RV I E W S P E C I A L E V E N T S PAC E 1661 GRANVILLE STREET, 2ND FL | VANCOUVER, BC

Waterview is located on the downtown Vancouver waterfront and features dynamic unobstructed views of False Creek, Granville Island and surrounding cityscapes. Accommodating up to 255 guests, this unparalleled new space offers 3,250 square feet of open flexible interior space with panoramic floor to ceiling windows. Follow us at @waterviewvancouver!

RING EMAIL WEB

604.875.0153

info@waterviewvancouver.com waterviewvancouver.com

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IN BLOOM Chinoiserie is having a major moment in the design realm and we are smitten.

The iconic textile design house of de Gournay specializes in exquisite hand-painted wallpaper, fabrics, furniture, and porcelain; following traditions dating back to the 17th century and still producing some of the world’s most breathtaking Chinoiserie patterns.

We recently photographed their ‘Earlham’ wallpaper for our Statement Issue. This exact pattern was also the decor star of the 2015 Met Gala where it was installed as a striking backdrop for the reception dinner. Guests sat at tables adorned with custom Chinoiserie linens while Rihanna emerged for a performance from behind cascading de Gournay silk drapes. A statement-making moment, indeed.

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