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Classy Hatley Castle Wedding

Laura Kalcsa — Wed, 31 Jul 2024 15:02:06 +0000

Classy Hatley Castle Wedding

Ashley and Conner chose to wed at the famous Vancouver Island castle in a breathtaking ceremony and reception. Every detail was exceptional, from the antique statues to the beautiful gardens (which include peacocks!). How amazing is it that Vancouver Island boasts a stunning castle alongside nature’s beauty?

Hatley Castle is famous for being featured in movies and television (who can forget Ryan Reynolds’s Deadpool shot?), but for Ashley and Conner, it was the perfect setting for their love story. The ceremony was held in the gardens below, and the castle framed their first couple’s kiss. The reception showed the castle interior’s beautiful high ceilings and ocean views. A kingdom for their special day!

We love the dramatic vibe and romantic feel of every moment. For wedding planners from Details Planning and Event Design, no detail was too small. The ceremony was filled with lush floral designs, including a gorgeous ceremony backdrop by Bespoke Blossoms. The reception room blossomed with flowers along tables and the mantlepiece. The piece de resistance was the bridal bouquet of white, caramel, and coffee roses.

Ashley + Conner were style icons in this fairytale wedding. The bride wore a strapless gown with a sweetheart neckline and sheer veil and showed off a spectacular open ballroom skirt. The groom, looking incredibly handsome, came in a full black tux and bowtie. The best accessories of the day? The smiles these two had as they grabbed some epic shots!

We especially love the antique car, the bridesmaids’ stunning dresses, the flowing ribbons on the bouquets, the pretty paper suite, and, well, the Castle! The dreamy first dance under the stars is the very best ending to this Classy Hatley Castle Wedding. Ashley + Conner inspire couples everywhere who want to be stylish princes and princesses for a day!

PHOTOS: Rivkah Photography

VENUE: Hatley Castle

PLANNER: Details Planning & Event Design

RENTALS: Trend Décor Event Design

PAPER SUITE: Petite Paperie Design Co.

FLORALS: Bespoke Blossoms

CATERING: Truffles Catering

MUA: Makeup by Squish

CAKE: Mama Makes Cakes

HAIR: Every Strand Matters

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Castle Garden Wedding Love

Laura Kalcsa — Tue, 22 Dec 2020 02:41:15 +0000

Castle Garden Wedding Love… Santia and Vahid travelled a long way to marry at the castle of their dreams. Vahid claims Victoria as his hometown but many of their family and friends are from Florida. Everyone joined them at Hatley Castle on Vancouver Island for a fairy tale wedding. The couple exchanged their vows in the gorgeous gardens outside the castle under skies that blessed them with lucky showers and sunshine.

We love that this couple did everything big and better! The amazing cake, the over the top wedding gown and…get this…they both wore Christian Louboutin shoes! Sarita bought Vahid his pair as a wedding gift and then stepped on one as part of a tradition in the ceremony. This Bosnian/Persian fusion wedding brought the fun with traditions from both sides of the family.

The bride is herself a study in bridal fashion. The shoes are spectacular but equally so is the Pronovias wedding gown. These Italian luxury gowns are designed and created in Barcelona and feature some of the most beautiful laces in the world. Sarita chose to carry blush pink roses in a cascading bouquet and top it all of with an amazing tiara and cathedral length veil.

The beginning of this wonderful wedding day was at Hatley Castle where everyone celebrated getting ready with style. The bridesmaids and bride sipped on champagne while slipping on their gowns and admiring the view from the castle windows. The ceremony was held in a garden surrounded by hedges and flowers. A perfect spot for guests to view the vow exchange and a castle! Afterwards, guests and the newlyweds enjoyed mingling around the castle gardens.

The wedding couple were swept away to the Parliament Buildings in Victoria photos on the same epic scale as Hatley Castle. (Never let it be said that Victoria lacks in castle like buildings for photos!) From there, it was on to Zambri’s Restaurant for a five star reception featuring a luxurious wedding cake and dessert bar. We love that the bride had the stunning cake her heart was set on no matter the number of guests.

This couple LOVES Las Vegas – even having their engagement shoot there. So, as a surprise, Sarita hired an Elvis impersonator to croon his way through their first dance and throughout the evening. What a great way to surprise the groom and make the guests happy! Congrats to Sarita and Vahid and their Hatley Castle Garden Wedding – we hope you visit the Island often in the future.

You are invited to another Hatley Castle Wedding!

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Champagne and Cake Wedding Show

Laura Kalcsa — Sun, 29 Mar 2020 19:00:00 +0000

Champagne and Cake Wedding Show

Join us at the beautiful Hatley Castle on March 29 2020 from 12:00 noon – 3pm for the Champagne and Cake Wedding Show, presented by Royal Roads University + Truffles Catering + West Coast Weddings Magazine.

Sip bubbly & taste delicious cakes while meeting some of South Vancouver Island’s inspirational and creative talents in the wedding industry. Speak with wedding planners and decor stylists, florists, caterers, Dj’s & bridal shops and so much more….

Hatley Castle is one of the most sought after wedding venues in the Victoria area. The property offers three unique ceremony locations, perfect for your wedding or vow renewal. There are several wedding ceremony and reception packages to choose from. This show provides the ideal opportunity to explore your options with the assistance of one of their event specialists. Highlights of the afternoon include a never ending bridal fashion show and a ride in a limo to the castle courtesy of LA Limousines!

Donations at the door to Benefit BC Cancer Foundation

Keep up with all the details on our Instagram @champagneandcakeshow

Photo credit: Secret Waters Photography

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Hatley Castle Amour with Style

Laura Kalcsa — Sat, 27 Jul 2019 21:19:38 +0000

Hatley Castle Amour highlights an amazing backdrop to this happy couple and their friends! Danielle and Tim married at the Victoria Christian Reform Church and then had their photo session at nearby Hatley Castle at Royal Roads University.

We love how this couple has both fun and romance happening on their wedding day. Laughing with friends right alongside swoon worthy shots. And the ‘first look’ is one of the best with the groom actually being blindfolded!

The bride’s gown is a delicate A-Line with lined bodice detailed with beaded lace and a tulle skirt accented with soft lace motifs. Her bridal party were arrayed in blue-grey flowing gowns with their hair in loose curls. The bride’s hair was full of twisted curls and had springs of baby’s breath tucked in. The groom was in deep blue while his groomsmen wore grey suits and each were bedecked with a single bloom boutonniere.

This Hatley Castle Amour wedding party shoot is the perfect mix of romance, beauty and fun in a gorgeous garden setting.

You are invited to another Hatley Castle wedding…

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