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From the Editors Vancouver has become a multicultural fusion of style, food and personality…and the same can be said for Vancouver area weddings. Blending the cultures of the world into our breathtaking BC scenery has become the hallmark of a West Coast Wedding. This issue is celebrating many of the different looks and cultures that sway the wedding trends of British Columbia. Soaring to mountain heights, golden hours along beaches, holding hands on city streets, standing under the sunlight filtered through giant trees, posing with urban art…Vancouver area weddings no longer have borders. Enjoy the beauty that is love fusion! Please visit us at our website and on social media where we share #westcoastweddingstory #westcoastweddingpro #westcoastweddingeditorials and #westcoastweddingshows! The Editors
Editor: Laura Kalcsa Creative Design: Julia Breese Guest Editors: Amanda Stutt, Kim Lay, Lisa Francis Cover Photo: Jon-Mark Photography
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Thank you to all the couples, photographers and wedding professionals who have helped make this issue beautiful! West Coast Weddings does not guarantee nor endorse the quality of the services or products of our advertisers or featured suppliers. No part of this publication may be reproduced online or in print without the expressed permission of the publisher. Copyright 2020 Printed in British Columbia, Canada
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City Sweethearts RACHEL + ALEX
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In dreams of lavender fields, Dancing in the summer sun, I always find her. —D. Walton
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PHOTOGRAPHY Simply Sweet Photography STYLIST Deborah Lee Designs FLORAL + DÉCOR Deborah Lee Designs GOWN Hannah Tikkanen MUA Jasmine Hoffman HAIR Glam by Sarrah JEWELRY Powder Blue Bijoux MODEL Stephanie VENUE Octagon Lavender Farm 18 • WEST COAST WEDDINGS
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Say I Do at the Pacific Gateway Hotel at Vancouver Airport. Happily ever after begins with your wedding in one of our luscious gardens or event spaces. Whatever your dream entails, we vow to sweep you off your feet with our unique outdoor spaces, elegant ballrooms, exquisite service and enough romance to last a lifetime.
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HAIR Jenn Gornenski MUA Amanda Hollywood DÉCOR + FLORAL DESIGN Lisa from Newlands Design Studio PHOTOGRAPHY Leanne Sim Photography
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CATERING Cookies Grill
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ELENA + ILIYA
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MELISSA + JEFF
GOWN: Abigail of Gardenia | Novia Mia Bridal BOUTIQUE MENSWEAR: Ed Williams Menswear PHOTOGRAPHY: Film and Forest Photography BACKPACKS: Gregory Packs 42 • WEST COAST WEDDINGS
JAZMIN + NATE
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KRISTA + JOE
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RAMAN + JAS
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Tremd Pampas grass is leading the dried grass and flower craze in wedding floral. The beautiful, statement making ornamental grass is being showcased in ceremony backdrops, bouquets, reception décor and ceiling installations. The best part is that they can be sourced locally on the West Coast
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