Art in the Park Wedding on Vancouver Island...It’s not every day that we see a circular ceremony seating plan, hanging cakes, floral bowties, and a garden reception all in one! But this gorgeous concept designed at HCP Gardens in Victoria has it all. And an artsy concept that is oh so unique. 

The first thing we love is the seating plan for the ceremony. It swirls around the couple, ensuring everyone has a perfect view of the vows (and the gardens!). The lovely shades of spring pinks, yellows, and peaches are crisp and vivid in the sunshine and are utterly delicious in the bouquets, on the cake, and across the inspo table. 

The art is a truly special detail – you see everything from full-scale paintings in the garden to detailed sketches at each place setting. We see this idea being personal. A Van Gogh wedding or a Monet elopement? Why not choose a romantic Waterhouse theme? The sky is the limit! 

Last but not least, the attention to floral detail with the bridal party and reception ‘painting’. The live sashes. bowtie with incredibly dainty work, cascading floral across the table, the tiny buds in the bride’s hair, the flowergirl wreath – it all paints a picture of romance and lushness. And a shout out to the amazing succulents! 

DESIGN: “The creative team (all from Victoria, BC) put together art in the garden theme, with a bright sorbet color palette in shades of soft yellow, oranges, peach, and blush. We did a ton of intricate details, such as succulent belts for the bride and flower girl, a succulent bow tie for the groom, and a circle serpentine aisle surrounded by large-scale floral paintings and lush florals. We even did a hanging cake in the forest! It’s art in the park on Vancouver Island.” – Colleen, Foxgloves Flowers.

Enjoy all the beauty and love put into this Vancouver Island wedding palette. An enchanting ‘pretty as a picture’ take on a garden wedding in Victoria. 

DESIGN & CONCEPT: Colleen O’Farrell | FLORAL: Foxgloves Flowers & Bella Guyon | VENUE: The Horticultural Centre of The Pacific | PHOTOGRAPHY: Chelsea Warren Photography | RENTALS: Trend Decor  & Victoria Party Rentals | CAKE & COOKIES: Schur to Please Boutique Cakery  | GROOM ATTIRE: Outlooks for Men | BRIDE ATTIRE: The White Peony | HAIR: Adorn by Amanda Johnson | MAKEUP: Pretty Day Beauty Co. | STATIONERY: Tickle Tree Stationery + Design | CANVAS ARTIST: Anne-Marie Stephens Thomas | DAY OF COORDINATION: Blue Lily Event Planning | DRONE COVERAGE: Pebble and Pine Photography | MODELS: Briellen, Connor and Aubrey

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Bridal Grace and Style High Above Vancouver...we loved how pretty this styled shoot is so much that we featured it in West Coast Weddings Magazine’s 2021 Greater Mainland issue. The bride getting ready for her wedding is a special moment, and this shoot perfectly captured that. 

The bride is the star in this palette, but a close second is the backdrop! The view of the skyline behind is amazing and creates an ethereal feel to the entire scene. Your photographer will love you if you have a beautiful spot to get ready! 

The pretty is in the details here. The white heels featuring crystals (Badgley Mischka!!) are paired with the drop earrings. Peach, ivory roses, and anemones surround the gold-edged glass charger plate and gold cutlery.  Light blue napkins sit on each setting, complementing the traditional bridal veil. 

Bridal grace and style inspire the lovely updo and makeup that peek at us from behind the veil. The floral hairpiece features ivory and peach roses at the back of the updo, perfect for a Vancouver wedding reception.

We love that this styled shoot marries the best of Vancouver’s skyline with city sophistication (and local wedding pros who love both!). British Columbia weddings continue to show off the local love and talent in the industry. 

HAIR + MUA: Elka Makeup & Hair | CONCEPT, DESIGN + FLOWERS: Peridot Event Design  | MODEL: Jade-Anna from World Management  | VENUE: Civic Hotel Surrey  | PHOTOGRAPHY: Photos by Elka

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Gorgeous Green Wedding for Sydney + Travis.. the theme for the day was greenery everywhere! We love all the details. Palms, ferns, and small wooden crates, We are so happy that Sydney + Travis are featured in our 2021 West Coast Weddings Vancouver issue. 

The couple chose to celebrate their nuptials at Riverway Clubhouse in Burnaby. The Pacific Northwest-inspired architecture is paired with spectacular views and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the beautiful Riverway Golf Course. 

Sydney is so lovely in her plunging neckline gown and veil (which is tucked into her hair knot style). Travis is very dapper in a grey suit and tie. The lush greenery bridal bouquet has white buds peeking out and complements the groom’s boutonniere. 

The greenery theme is unique in the use of tropical leaves. The ceremony is where it begins with tropical leaves all around the wood backdrop and in the aisle arrangements. The reception tables feature tropical leaves and ferns in vases. The wedding cake, of course, has tropical greenery along each tier. The crisp, lush look is perfect for the green views all around the venue. 

Sydney + Travis’s gorgeous green wedding is one for the books. It ended perfectly with the couple’s first dance on the deck as the sunset. The entire day is an eco look with lots of friends and family. The essentials for Vancouver newlyweds! 

Venue: Riverway Clubhouse | DJ: DJ Sage  | Photographer: Patchwork Media  | Planner: Shing Weddings |  Hair: Hair by Eu | Officiant: Andy Steiger | Makeup: Jamie McKinnon | Cake: MJ Cakery | Florist: Waxwing Florals 

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Sweet and Sexy Industrial Glam...A unique look that is a little sweet, a little sexy and a little rock and roll. Inspired by the Powerhouse industrial buildings, this glamourous and moody design uses pampas grass ‘wings’ to create a smoky backdrop to a cement cake, epic floral cascade and a record player.

She Wore Flowers designer, Ashley, dreamed up this free spirited and non traditional sparkly skirt for the bride. Ashley designs beautiful white wedding boho gowns but for this special tableau, a bit of rebellious sparkle and colour was perfect. Sunglasses, flowers in the hair and dramatic makeup brought this bridal style to perfection. The groom was a picture, as well, in his sophisticated suit.

The floral design is over the top in imagination using pampas grass to create the look of ‘wings’ for the bride and groom. The bridal bouquet included gold sparkled palm leaves along with peach and white roses. The piece de resistance, of course, is the floral cascade over the edge of the sweetheart table. Gold candlesticks with tall candles, black chairs and black tableware contrast with neutral tones in linens.

We love the ‘rock n roll’ touches…a record player, the champagne moment, sunglasses, guitar picks and a ‘cement’ cake! All moody and romantic! The unique paper suite and custom rings pull all the strings together in this sweet and sexy industrial glam inspiration by wedding designer Brittany Sagal. An epic elopement idea for any west coast wedding couple!

You are invited to another industrial wedding inspiration!

Photography: Secret Waters Photography | Florals: Bespoke Blossoms | Design/Styling: Brittany Sagal Event Design | Location: Powerhouse | Cake: July’s Girl Cake Co | Skirt: She Wore Flowers Isra Bridal Skirt | Jewellery: Emma Glover Design | Stationery: Studio 745 | Decor  + Rentals: Trend Decor Event Design | Tabletop Curated Rentals | Linens: Faire La Fete Linen | Hair and MUA: Every Strand Matters | Artistry by Alexa | Suit: Outlooks For Men | Model: @misty.moss

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