Love and luxury intertwine in this romantic wedding shoot at the stunning Paradox Hotel Vancouver, where modern sophistication meets timeless romance. Set against the hotel’s sleek architecture and panoramic city views, every detail whispers elegance and effortless style. Inside, layers of fabric created a soft, floating effect, wrapping the space in romance. Blush and ivory blooms filled the room with texture and fragrance, bringing warmth and intimacy to the sleek, modern setting.

The bride graced the scene in a sophisticated gown with soft, flowing movement — a perfect reflection of Paradox’s chic mood. Her look showcased delicate jewelry and a soft, romantic beauty palette, exuding confidence and grace. The gown features unique panels and sophisticated draping. A second stunning look is a showstopper with intricate lace and a scalloped train perfectly finished with a tiara. The bridal bouquet is a trendy look of petite orchids, pearls, and ribbons. 

Inside the venue, the draped decor and cascading florals transformed the space into an intimate dreamscape. Layers of sheer fabric framed the ceremony space, catching the light from the hotel’s grand windows. Blooms in shades of ivory, blush, and muted pink spill across the draped archways, creating a sense of lush abundance and romance. The orchids, hydrangeas, roses, grasses, feathers, and branches play with dramatic textures for the framed floral painting.

Every corner of the Paradox exudes style — from its luxurious suites and wraparound terrace to its elevated culinary experiences and designer interiors. It’s the perfect destination for couples who want a wedding that feels both cosmopolitan and deeply personal. This shoot captures what the Paradox experience is all about — a place where love stories are written in style, and every detail is touched by sophistication.

VENUE: Paradox Hotel Vancouver | PLANNER: Miss Us Events (Mrs. Events) | DESIGN + FLORAL: Luminous Floral | PHOTO|VIDEO: SoWedding | GOWN: Vini Vici Bridal | MODEL: Rachel (foodierachel IG) | MUA AND HAIR: Silvia Makeup Team | JEWELERY: That’s Chong | DRAPE AND RENTAL: Bespoke Decor | Fang Design Co.

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PROLINE Floral Artistry and Decor on the Stunning West Coast! PROLINE, nestled on the picturesque West Coast, thrives on forging enduring connections with cherished clients, extending a warm invitation to join a vibrant community. Their hallmark fusion of timeless sophistication and pioneering innovation ensures that each event exudes unrivaled beauty and ingenuity.

Indulge in Unmatched Floral Artistry, Inspired by Global Beauty:

Embark on an enchanting floral odyssey with PROLINE, where they traverse the verdant fields of Holland, the sun-kissed landscapes of Italy, and beyond to handpick only the most exquisite blooms for their creations. Led by industry veteran Kathleen Chiu, with over 15 years of experience, seasoned artisans are poised to breathe life into your vision with unmatched expertise and artistry. Kathleen Chiu is a revered figure in the wedding decor services industry, synonymous with excellence and innovation.

Immerse Yourself in Award-Winning Decor, Crafted with Precision:

Prepare to be captivated by the enchantment of PROLINE decor, gracing the glossy pages of esteemed publications and epitomizing our dedication to pushing creative boundaries. From intimate soirées to grand affairs, our adept team, under the guidance of Kathleen Chiu, possesses the finesse to metamorphose any venue into a masterpiece. With meticulous attention to detail, we ensure that every facet of your decor flawlessly reflects your style and persona.

Crafting Your Perfect Day, Infused with West Coast Wedding Charm:

At PROLINE, they recognize that your wedding day is a singular experience, and they are committed to crafting an unforgettable celebration. From the initial consultation to the final flourish, our team, led by industry luminary Kathleen Chiu, collaborates closely with you to manifest your dreams. Whether you envision a romantic seaside soirée or a chic urban gathering, they tailor each element to perfection, ensuring your special day transcends all expectations.

Embrace Timeless Elegance: PROLINE Floral Artistry and Decor

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A chic urban West Coast vibe fused with vintage and Asian influences made for a unique memory for Emma and Shamus. Their guests loved the amazing weekend, which featured an entertaining house reception with an overwhelming amount of food and fun. (We love how the invite actually said that the reception would end in dancing, and guests were invited to bring pajamas—a first for this blog writer!). The uniqueness of this wedding landed it in the latest West Coast Weddings Vancouver Island issue.

Emma and Shamus decided to make their ceremony the biggest part of their wedding weekend. It was attended by many family and friends, and there was a considerable presence of guests on Zoom. (We have to give a shout-out to the MOH who walked down the aisle through a fashion disaster with the chutzpah of a rock star – and still kept all her attention on the bride!!) The newlyweds chose to spend time afterward taking photos and put off the reception until the next day. So they could relax and have fun with the images, and it shows. Vancouver Island weddings have the best places to take some pretty epic shots!

The bride and groom are both stylish characters, and we love the look. Emma rocked a sparkly midnight blue gown with a white caped veil attached and donned intricate hair jewelry. Shamus ensured he stole some of the limelight in a complementing blue suit and peacock bowtie. The bouquet brought it all together with jewel tones of every hue, and the eye-catching floral lapel (boutonniere) was the crowning touch. The wedding party wore light grey/blue vintage, which was the perfect foil to the color palette.

Emma and Shamus are the poster children for doing your wedding your way and having fun with their guests, too. Something Blue Wedding inspires all West Coast couples looking for a unique way to celebrate. 

PHOTOS: Lumiphoto

FLORAL: West Coast Floral Design

BRIDAL: ToTaDressUSA   + Motion East Design

BRIDESMAID: Light in the Box

GROOM: Moores Clothing + Mandujour

HAIR: MC Event Hair

MUA: Bobbi-Jo Moore

RINGS: Yvelove + Copperbeard Jewelry

BACKDROP: Designer Weddings Victoria

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Let’s chat about the vintage furniture. Who hasn’t wanted to come upon a delightful table scenario when walking through the trees? The light blue vintage couch is simply perfect under the canopy of trees. The ceremony arch is a work of art with its luxuriant floral display and blue flowing fabric. We especially love the white sweetheart table setting for two – a newlywed setting for romance!

The wine barrel is a delightful touch with cascading florals and the candles sitting on the logs below. The orange button and blue thistle flowers are just the right touches on the greenery-covered wood arch. The rainforest look is a lush backdrop for the dahlias and roses in the bouquets. And the piece de resistance is the simply gorgeous brides in serene beauty amongst all the rich foliage around them. 

The handmade jewelry was all custom designed for this shoot. Jessica from Dug and Mary Designs copper electroformed all the crystals for the necklaces and rings and hand-created the quartz and pearl tiaras for the brides. This wedding inspo shows off British Columbia wedding talent. A true west coast wedding to inspire couples who are looking for the forest glam vibe.

PHOTOS + PLANNING: Jennifer Pryor of Family Archive Photography | FLORAL DESIGN: Niche Boutique Florals | MODELS: @tanya.f_s and @dennie.sa | DECOR: Pinworthy Event Rentals | MUA + HAIR: Elena Makeup + Hair Artist and Henrietta Beauty | JEWELRY: Dug and Mary Designs 

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We love the sun-dappled forest at its best. Our coastal wedding couple walks hand in hand in the lovely shadows and poses atop a forgotten tree stump. The bride even takes the opportunity to swirl her lace skirt for the perfect photo! The twig ceremony backdrop is inspirational and ideal for burgundy and gold dahlias. The floral palette of fall colours is entwined with the ferns and fauna all around and boho rug. 

The unique picnic details are the best moments of this whimsical + woodsy west coast wedding shoot (say that ten times fast!). The couple enjoys nibbling on goodies with taper candles, roses, and macrame vintage pieces around them, while the candy apples are just the piece de resistance.  A simply pretty cake sits on a wicker stand with pillows, just waiting for the couple to come by and have their first taste.  Bonus points for wonderful usage of doilies!

The bride shines in her lace gown which layers over a satin underskirt, and, of course, she has flowers in her hair. The groom ups the ante by pairing a casual shirt look with a wonderful plaid vest. This couple rocks in the hair department – we are not sure who has the better locks, but they both look amazing! 

If you are looking for forest weddings or elopement inspiration, then this palette captures the west coast in all its beauty.  And we are happy to invite you to another forest wedding inspo!

PHOTOGRAPHY: Rivkah Photography | DECOR + RENTALS: Trend Décor Rentals | Tabletop Curated Rentals | Bash Specialty | VENUE: Cedar Haven Weddings | FLORAL: Platinum Floral Designs | JEWELERY: Ebb & Flow  | MUA: Hollie Brown for Pretty Day Beauty Co.  | PAPER SUITE: Petite Paperie Design Co.  | MENSWEAR: Outlooks for Men | CAKE/CANDY APPLES/GRAZING BOXES: July’s Girl Cake Co.  | HAIR: Adorn Hair by Amanda Johnson  | DESIGN + STYLING: Brittany Sagal Event Design  | MODELS: @luna.veronica.mystic @thelifeofchance

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The photographers who dreamed up the shoot storyline wanted to honor the couples who had to change their wedding dreams. They wanted to show the intimacy and love that comes with celebrating as a couple without guests. The quintessential Vancouver backdrop was perfect for showing the local look. 

West Coast Wedding Style

This couple is all about style. The bride has a delicious-looking confection of a gown with puffy sleeves and a floating skirt. The glasses are a unique touch for a bride—a shout-out to all the brides with big personalities. The floral design is a lush and intense burst of blooms featuring peach roses and tulips. The groom is GQ stunning in his suit and open shirt. 

We are especially taken with the feeling behind this inspiration palette as described by the photographers. “Jonah and I (The Augusts) dreamt up this styled wedding shoot back in the fall of 2020 and knew we had to be specific about where and when we should shoot it. We knew we needed a good storyline and felt a natural draw to the realness of being a bride or groom in 2020/2021. This shoot was inspired by all of the couples who were and are affected by this virus. It’s especially inspired by the couples who tied the knot anyways, all on their own. To the ones who embraced the quietness of eloping. The slowness of a small celebration. The realness of an intimate wedding.”

This BC Wedding story has it all – the rocky shoreline, the ocean backdrop, and even a barge floating by! The sprawling Vancouver skyline brings attention to the city sophistication of our couple and their romance, A true Seaside in the City elopement. 

PHOTOS: The Augusts | GOWN: Everly Fine Bridal | DRESS DESIGN: Alena Leena Bridal |  FLORAL: Celsia Floral |  PAPER SUITE: The Ayla View  | ACCESSORIES: Tink by Jenny  | MODELS: Michelle  & Emilio

You are invited to another BC Wedding Inspiration shoot!

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We were curious as to how much wedding art came about so we asked the designer, Karen Bezaire, to describe her inspiration. “Enduring Covid-19 for four months back in July 2020 definitely left me feeling like I needed an opportunity to expand my creativity. I felt really inspired seeing couture dresses online and fashion designers using the form and textured textiles to create beautiful gowns. I was inspired to design something of my own. Although I’ve never sewn and I’ve never made a wearable flower structure before I was excited to try. I asked my good friend Kailli from Dancing Dandelion Farms in Duncan if she wanted to help. Kailli has grown such gorgeous flowers and I’m constantly obsessed with her varieties and quality of blooms. Natalia from Ingrid Rose is another good friend of mine. The most thoughtful and gentle soul you will ever meet, along with being an incredibly talented florist herself. I also asked Natalia to model. She is also drop-dead gorgeous. I made a circular wireframe for the skirt and backed it with some soft fabric along with a halter top. The day before the shoot the three of us got together (6 feet apart) and started adhering all of Kailli’s beautiful flowers to the frame. It was a process but the end result was pretty exciting. I also made an outrageous headpiece, cuff bracelet, and necklace that went with the flower dress. There really isn’t anything better than creating with your friends and having the most fun.”

As if all the floral splendor was not enough there is also the stunning cake and cookies sitting on a vintage dresser in the flower meadow. The white wedding cake has pressed flowers as well as fresh roses while the cookies have delightful pressed floral and fauna on top. We just want to sit down and start tasting these beautiful goodies.

We especially love the subtle colours used for the floral creations. A peachy-pink tone along with plenty of off-white gives the illusion of a wedding gown. Roses and orchids are used lavishly in the dress, head wreath, bracelets, and necklace. This flirty floral gown at Dandelion Farm is a unique take on wedding finery!

You are invited to more creativity by Karen Bezaire….

FLORAL DRESS & ACCESSORY DESIGNER: Bezaire Floral & Events | FLOWER HELPERS: Ingrid Rose Floral Artistry & Dancing Dandelion Farms | FLOWERS Donated by: Dancing Dandelion Farms | PHOTOS: Shantina Rae Photography | HAIR + MUA: Makeup Artistry by Trish | CAKE: Schur to Please Boutique Cakery | MODEL Natalia of Ingrid Rose Floral Artistry 

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There is so much to love in this ‘canoe for two’ elopement inspiration palette.  The colours are so beautiful together – blues, purples, and pinks all pop against the water and make the canoe look so pretty! The canoe is a canvas unto itself for the newlyweds. Stolen kisses and snuggling are required, obviously.

The bride and groom are perfectly dressed for their canoe adventure. The groom is rocking an open white shirt with beige pants while the bride looks gorgeous in a lace gown with a short train. Yes, we noticed those tassels! The side slit is perfect for climbing in and out of a canoe – practicality wrapped up in white lace.

PRO TIP: So you want to have a wedding canoe shoot, but how do you afford all those flowers? Filling a canoe is no small floral task, but here are a few ways to do it without breaking the bank. Use your reception flowers in the canoe, and afterward, transfer them to your tables. Add the bride’s and bridesmaid’s bouquets. Did you have ceremony flowers? Add those too! And ask friends to cut a lot of greenery just prior to your ceremony and use that as the ‘filler’ in the canoe before adding your flowers. Voila! A canoe full of flowers!

We love everything about this adventure elopement + canoe romance. The west coast vibes are perfect! One caveat…be sure your photographer is a canoe enthusiast as well, or you won’t get photos on the water!

PHOTOS: Amanda Reed Photos | FLORAL: Little Bee Blooms | HAIR: Lauren Herdman | MUA: Alisha Rana Makeup Artistry | JEWELRY: Zestful Zest | GOWN: Bella and Ellie’s  | CANOE: Pacifica Paddle

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The paper suite for this inspiration shoot is so imaginative and beautiful. The paper butterflies are amazing, with ‘bride’ and ‘groom’ delicately penned onto the wings. The invites, place cards, etc., are placed on ivory and merlot stock. All this artistry creates the style story of this palette.

The flowers are the star of this show. They spill all over the elopement picnic table, are nestled in the bride’s hair, and are in the showy bridal bouquet. The crowning achievement, unusually, is the groom’s lapel. What a floral statement for a groom! The bride and groom are so stylish! The groom shines in his blue/grey suit, and the bride is classic and gorgeous in a white lace overlay gown with spaghetti straps and a train. We love the peach ribbon on the bridal bouquet – a wonderful colour touch that ties in with the groom’s floral boutonniere.

Let’s talk about this amazing outdoor sweetheart table for the newlyweds. The roses are in deep colours of antique yellow, merlot, peach, and white. The table features deep mustard napkins with merlot menus and a perfect white cake with flowers and butterflies. The tall white candles, lace, and crystal are the finishing touches to this boho look.

HCP Gardens brings the natural decor for ceremony and reception. Who can imagine better than the flowers and greenery as a backdrop? A stylish elopement at HCP Gardens is a naturally beautiful West Coast Wedding. A real inspiration for elopements and intimate weddings.

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Romantic Cover for Vancouver Island Magazine…luxury gown, light grey suit, pampas grass, lush floral, and lots of kisses. We love everything about this epic shoot. In fact, we loved it so much we chose them to be our cover of the 2021 Vancouver Island issue of West Coast Weddings Magazine.

The She Wore Flowers gown is a stunner and happens to be named ‘Island Wedding Dress’. The gentle silhouette is a modern boho wedding dress that is actually two separate gowns.  The ivory inner strapless dress is made from thin charmeuse and a separate outer layer made from tulle and hand-sewn leafy lace detail. The long flowing lace-edged sleeves are memorable. The bridal style is modern yet vintage. The hairstyle and makeup are curated to add to this feel. The piece de resistance bridal bouquet is filled with peach and cream roses without greenery.

What is a romantic tableau without a sweetheart table sitting in a field? Neutral toned decor around pampas grass, pillows, and a table filled with gorgeous details. A white farm table has a linen table runner showing off an adorable wedding cake. The bridal couple enjoys grazing on nibbles while sitting on wicker chairs amid spectacular scenery.

The paper suite for this scene is very beautiful – a tone-on-tone luxury feel for this romantic cover. The boho hat is a perfect fit (no pun intended!) for this wedding design, along with the unique Ebb and Flow jewelery.

We are so appreciative of Secret Waters Photography for all her hard work and patience as we chose this year’s magazine photo! (See another one of her amazing shoots here!) A truly romantic cover for Vancouver Island Magazine issue 2021.

Photography: Secret Waters Photography | Florals/Styling: En Vied Events | Jewelry: Ebb and Flow | Charcuterie: The Noble Grazer | MUA: Grace Welch Makeup | Hair: Kendra Epp Hair | Cake: July’s Girl Cake Co. | Dress: She Wore Flowers | Suit: Capital City Tuxedo | Paper Suite: Penned Creations | Models: Talia + Cam

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