Artisan Adornment – Bridal Fashion Jewellery

Your jewellery is your story – a meaningful adornment that blends heritage with modern bridal style. By highlighting heirloom, refurbished, and custom-made jewelry, this vision celebrates unique pieces that transcend the mundane. It’s not just about accessories; it’s about carrying love, legacy, and individuality into the wedding day. We are thrilled to showcase this amazing fashion showcase in our latest West Coast Weddings Magazine issue! 

In today’s bridal fashion landscape, jewellery is becoming more than a finishing touch—it’s a powerful expression of personal history. This season, brides are turning to pieces that carry meaning, choosing adornments that blend vintage and modern styles. Why not tell a love story with your jewellery? The perfect ring, bracelet, necklace, or earrings to enhance the beauty of your special day.

Heirloom treasures are being reimagined in fresh, contemporary ways. A grandmother’s diamond transforms into a sleek pendant; a vintage bracelet is polished back to life; a family ring is reset to reflect today’s aesthetic while preserving yesterday’s sentiment. These refurbished pieces bridge generations, allowing brides to wear something truly irreplaceable. Imagine your grandmother’s delight at seeing you wearing some of her history! 

Custom-made jewellery continues this celebration of individuality. Designed with intention, these pieces honour personal symbolism—initials, birthstones, motifs—or simply the desire to wear something that exists nowhere else. Each detail becomes an intimate reflection of your authentic experience together. Perhaps a piece with your birthstones entwined? Or your engagement ring?

This is jewellery that transcends the mundane. Artisan Adornment – Bridal Fashion Jewellery is not just an accessory; it’s a story woven into metal and stone. As brides step into their wedding day, they’re carrying love, legacy, and artistry with them—proof that the most beautiful adornment is the one that already holds meaning.

PHOTOS: Jennifer Richter | JEWELLERY:  Flux and Stone | GOWNS: Shades of White Bridal | CREATIVE PRODUCTION: Story of Mar | MAKEUP: House of Beauty for We are Ceremony | HAIR: Story of Mar and Beauty at Dawn for We are Ceremony | ASSISTANT: Mafe Curiel | MODEL: Sofia Rodriguez | RETOUCHING: Twelvu Studio | STUDIO: CinderBloc Studios

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Free entry champagne and wine for all registered brides. Free bride badges to all brides, to get attractive deals from all vendors. Early registered brides and grooms get extra benefits and attention.

Register today to be on the list. 

Tickets: On Sale 14 Sep 2022 at 12:00 AM 

Contact show organizers for info on being an Exhibitor or Sponsorship opportunities that may be available to you. Email: info@bridalweekvancouver.net or call 1.604.760.5572 

Check out the gorgeous photo gallery of previous shows on the website 

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Purple Lilac Spring Wedding…Sam + Jessie and a surprise wedding in the Gardens of HCP. It started as a design shoot and ended in a real elopement. That is not something that can be said by too many vendors! A truly magical experience of helping a couple fulfill their dream of marrying each other in a real-life secret garden.

In mid-March 2020 the entire wedding industry and all the couples that were planning their beautiful days came to a screeching halt. The days and weeks that followed involved a lot of tough decisions, rescheduling, and pivoting. Hattie, an Island photographer, and Rad, a Victoria wedding planner, were chatting over Instagram about their new elopement packages. Somewhere in the conversation, they excitedly decided to pull off a socially distanced elopement photoshoot and the creative sparks flew! A design idea was chosen that was intended for a pre-COVID frame of mind but was adapted with input from Megan at HCP Gardens and Reay the florist.

The Horticulture Centre of the Pacific  (HCP Gardens) was thrilled to welcome the small group of vendors onto the grounds to appreciate the spring blooms after being closed to the public for seven weeks and counting. The abundance of wide-open spaces was essential for social distancing, but the tranquility and magic of having the place empty elevated this picnic and ceremony to something truly special. As a small nonprofit organization, the sudden loss of wedding revenue has been painful, but Group Sales Manager Megan Stacey looked forward to welcoming more couples for intimate elopement-style ceremonies.

Reay, the florist, whipped up a beautiful foam-free lilac chandelier as the focal point. Reay had to source all of those lush lilacs so she put the call out on Social Media and foraged, not only in her back yard but friends of friends’ yards as well. After some trial and error, the lilac chandelier was placed delicately with many strands of fishing wire! 

The bold blooms in the Gardens, as well as the hues of purple that tied the whole day together, inspired the hand-drawn invitation suite by Addison at Petite Paperie Design Co.. She also spent a fair time referencing photos of the couple and the dress designer’s social media pages to create an illustration that would be a beautiful keepsake for their day.  The vows themselves were sourced from a reading from the shoot designer’s own wedding day – a quote from the poet R.M. Drake that seems to speak volumes during this time more than any other time.

The beautiful cake was lovingly made by a classic French bakery, La Roux Patissiere, where Chef Lynn created yet another edible masterpiece inspired by all of the different hues found in a dusky evening. The chocolate sponge cake was layered with vanilla buttercream and fresh raspberry cream for a truly delectable combination as Rebecca, the owner, was insistent that we have a real cake for this occasion and that was even before she found out about the elopement which are the occasions they feel they best serve.

Jessica and Tom of Farmer’s Daughter, who met and fell in love while working at a wine shop, thoughtfully curated the mouthwatering cheese and charcuterie board.   As they say, “Like every great cheese and wine pairing, it’s about making two things that are good on their own, become great when paired together.” With this amazing spread, they paired a bottle of Charme De L’Ile from local winery Unsworth Vineyards. The bright, green apple and citrus notes lend themselves effortlessly to the welsh cheddar; French Brie, and Four Quarters Calabrese salami.

As everyone was acutely aware of the situation with COVID it was ensured that the vendors on-site that day had been practicing social distancing guidelines by working at home, only going out when needed, and practicing good hygiene prior to the day of the shoot. The shoot itself was socially distanced and everyone wore masks/gloves as was necessary.

As hairstylists and makeup artists work very closely with a bride it was simply out of the question to have some on-site for this aspect of the day. So the bride,  Sam,  did her own hair and makeup including the floral hairpiece that pops in her dark, wavy hair.

As things started to come together, a couple was found who was willing to model and suddenly everyone started to realize how much more this was meant to be. For one, Sam + Jessie had been directly affected by COVID-19 as they had found themselves rescheduling their June 2020 wedding on Salt Spring Island. It turned out that the ring designer who was to be featured had also made their wedding rings and the Reclamation dress that the bride had canceled was the exact same dress we had for the shoot.  Hattie then asked the couple if they would be open to eloping once the shoot was over and they very happily agreed to this! All of the wedding vendors were excited to be on board to make someone’s wedding day a reality!! What an exciting turn of events!!

As the sun set, the couple was wed by Amanda Tarling, a local Victoria celebrant, under the serene presence of the eucalyptus tree. The only people present with the couple, other than vendors, were the groom’s parents via Facetime. However, in the couple’s hearts and minds were all their loved ones. They enjoyed a wonderful picnic under the lilac chandelier amid a newlyweds paradise.

This purple lilac spring wedding photoshoot turned real-life elopement for Sam + Jessie was born out of necessity – the necessity to feel connected, for normalcy, and for a magical and beautiful moment between two people when they are declared officially married.

Editorial written by Hattie Root Photography and Rad Occasions!

PHOTOS; Hattie Root Photography | PLANNING: Rad Occasions | VENUE: HCP Gardens | FLORAL: Paloma Floral | PAPER SUITE: Petite Paperie Design Co. | CUISINE: The Farmer’s Daughter | OFFICIANT: Amanda Tarling | CAKE: La Roux Pâtisserie | RINGS: Emma Glover Design | GOWN: Reclamation Design Company BUBBLY: Unsworth Vineyards

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Past Brides

You have the opportunity to sell your wedding decor items to new brides and grooms to be. 

Wedding Vendors & Sponsorship 

This is a wonderful time to showcase your products and services. Ask us about our various Sponsorship opportunities. If you would like to be part of this unique wedding event please contact the organizers DreamGroup Productions email:  vancouver@bridalswap.com or call 604.537.3575. 

The Wedding Dress Pop Up Shop

If you are looking for your wedding dress be sure to check out Wedding Dress Pop Up Shop featuring Vancouver’s largest inventory of sample sale wedding dresses at 20% – 40% off retail! 

See you there…

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Bridal Fashion and Trends on Film…it begins with Fern of The Bride’s Closet missing the live style shows she would usually hold at the Island’s wedding shows. How could she fill this void? (SPOILER: see below!) Fern decided to gather her models (in a socially distanced way, of course!!) and video a fashion show in Nanaimo. Everyone was excited to join in this stylish idea and everyone began to plan their contribution to this event.

Laura, of West Coast Weddings, offered to make seven bouquets using local Eurosa Farms blooms. She designed boho, formal, traditional and modern bouquets to suit any gown design that Fern choose to show. Jess arrived early to make every model’s hair beautiful as the ladies began to don their gowns.

West Motion Media filmed the fashion show live at The Bride’s Closet and took the models through downtown Nanaimo locations and nearby cliffs and beaches. They could not do without some gorgeous drone shots to finish the day!

This live bridal show is a great Covid friendly idea for brides to watch the latest trends in wedding fashion. Bridal fashion and trends on film is a wonderful Vancouver Island moment we can all enjoy along with The Bride’s Closet!

VENUE AND STYLE: The Bride’s Closet | FILM: West Motion Media | PHOTOS: Janayh Wright Photography | HAIR: Jess of Thrive Eco Salon | ACCESSORIES: Laura Jayne Bride | FLORAL DESIGN: Laura of West Coast Weddings | FOOTAGE: True Flight Film | MODELS: Arielle, Ashley & Erin 

Be sure to watch the amazing live film by West Motion Media here!

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Aesling Minimalist Dress Collection 2021…we are thrilled to continue to showcase British Columbia bridal gown designers. This collection highlights the belief that structure and texture speak for themselves, and that excess doesn’t equal quality. These gowns feature supple crepe, stretch satin lining, and a lightweight organza which allows the design to carry volume while remaining light & airy.

Bridal wear has come a long way since what it once looked like in its most traditional form. Aesling wedding dresses were designed for the modern day woman who seeks timeless attire. This year’s editorial look book was shot in natural light in a concrete interior, which allowed a beautiful contrast to the crepe dresses and follows the idea that there is beauty in simplicity.

The name Aesling was derived from the Irish term aisling, which refers to a vision or a dream. The 2021 dresses were named after unique words with beautiful meanings, like Sonder, which means to move or bend gracefully. We love this idea of bringing together beauty and meaning in bridal dresses.

We loved the detachable organza puffed sleeves, the pockets!!, and illusion side panels in the 2021 collection. The gowns perfectly showed off trains that were not overdone but still made a statement of occasion. Aesling Minimalist Dress Collection 2021 is a wonderful example of local custom design for the West Coast Bride.

Dress Design : Aesling Bride (@aeslingbride) | Photographer : Ian Lanterman (@ianlanterman) | Model: Sara Borowski of Stranger Agency (@strangeragency)

You are invited to view another locally designed gown collection!

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Flawless Indian Bridal Fusion style turned out to be perfection at TJ and Tirath’s wedding. The bride and her bridal party are utterly beautiful and give a modern twist to the traditional costume. 

We love the use of color – the bride’s light golden blush along with the deeper shade of pink on the bridesmaids is so lovely. All the customary traditions were stylishly adhered to along with a dash of contemporary. The deep red gown is the height of luxury on the dais of complementing deep red roses and gold backdrop. A modern and luxurious take on the customary reception look for Indian weddings.

We think that this wedding could be described as fusion – not between two different cultures but between the old and the new. This couple took the Indian wedding party in full regalia to the lakes and mountains for a full photo shoot. The results were startling – a beautiful juxtaposition between the old world cultures and the majestic scenery of British Columbia.

The flawless Indian bridal fusion is a real inspiration to couples who have a cultural background to pull into their wedding. Romance, fun, tradition and contemporary all together can create the best king of wedding day! 

PHOTOS:  Dreamfinity Studios | VIDEOGRAPHER: Motion Films  | BRIDAL HAIR & MUA:  Pristine Allure Studio | BRIDES MOTHER & SISTERS MUA: Ashley Saskiw | BRIDAL OUTFIT + JEWELRY: Vivah Collection | RECEPTION DÉCOR:  Universal Décor Events | COORDINATOR: Always and Forever Weddings

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Bridal Fashion Week Vancouver  

Bridal Week Vancouver is a Fashion Extravaganza featuring leading designers & wedding vendors.  An amazing opportunity to showcase your Products & Services to Brides + Grooms-to-be. The shows are a diverse and multi-cultural experience that brings, nations best bridal designers, jewelers and wedding vendors together with International leaders under one umbrella. The largest wedding extravaganza in North America, featuring top National + International designers + exhibitors with breathtaking runway shows.  Renowned national and international jewelers and wedding vendors will exhibit and showcase their collections during the entire event.  Contact show organizers for info on being an Exhibitor or Sponsorship opportunities that may be available to you. Email: info@bridalweekvancouver.com or call 1.604.760.5572 or 1.778.386.7069

Check out the gorgeous photo gallery of previous shows on the website at bridalfashionweekcanada.com 

March 2022 Dates 

Vancouver: Roundhouse Community Centre: March 19, 2022 Tickets here
Surrey: Royal King Palace: March 13,2022 Tickets here
Los Angeles: Sheraton Cerritos Hotel: March 27, 2022 Tickets here

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Winner of Best Wedding Exhibition 2018 & 2019

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What to Expect:

At this one-day event, multiple couples will celebrate their love by getting married or renewing their vows in beautifully styled mini chapels.  For an all-inclusive price, everything from the venue, decor, florals, food and a signature cocktail, photography, officiant, and cake are included!
All proceeds raised from this event will be donated to the Help Fill A Dream Foundation

When:

The Love Bash will take place at the Victoria Public Market on Valentine’s Day, Friday February 14th 2020 from 7 pm until 10 pm followed by an epic dance party and cash bar that will have the whole place rockin’ until midnight.

What to Bring:

-Marriage license (if you are doing a legal ceremony, not needed for vow renewals).
-Family and Friends (guest tickets can be bought for $30 so that your loved ones can enjoy this special day with you).

Questions?:

-Additional details can be found at thegoodparty.ca/love-bash
-Follow us on Instagram @the.love.bash

Not planning on tying the knot just yet? This fun filled event is open to everyone who wants to attend (19+)

*Once signed up participants will receive a detailed registration form to collect more details*

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