Somewhere Over the Rainbow Wedding…inspired by the film Wizard of Oz, this wedding shoot is filled with vivid colours that would wow the movie makers themselves. Vancouver Island wedding pros outdid themselves with this thematic nuptial shoot.

The designers chose Bird’s Eye Cove Farm, a beautiful location in the Cowichan Valley, with its stunning grounds with rolling hills and ocean views and a grand traditional timber barn with an open, airy feel that fills with natural light.

Bezaire Floral created these stunningly brilliant, colourful, and fun floral designs.  She chose plenty of bright buds and ferns to frame the romantic story.  The sweetheart table is beautifully crowded with glass bud vases popping with single buds alongside larger floral displays. The piece de resistance is the dessert display cart overflowing with florals. Our fav is the mini cheesecakes with the perfect raspberries on top though the ruby red candy apples with ribbons are also a serious contender. The fabulous cake with bright yellow mums perfectly crowns the mouthwatering collection of goodies.

The bride and groom are impeccably stylish as they stand in the field, overlooking an epic ocean view. The bride style here is through the roof. The sophisticated veil and gown are a foil to the lush green satin dress. Every bride would love a chance to wear two gowns on her day! And this one takes the cake, so to speak. The emerald ring is a fashion statement in this Wizard of Oz thematic wedding shoot. The groom understood the assignment by showing up in a green-toned suit sans tie, looking handsome. 

We have to admire the ruby-red floral shoes – a real showstopper! We love how there is even a floral ‘yellow brick road.’  The velvet red vintage couch is amazing, and, of course, there is a bicycle. Somewhere over the rainbow wedding is a real west coast wedding inspiration for every couple looking for a beautiful and fun day! 

TIP: Thematic weddings are unique, crowd-pleasing, and memorable. And they can be sophisticated and beautiful. Just choose something you love and then commit to the look. Tbh – one of the best and most stylish weddings we have ever attended was circus themed! So don’t be afraid and talk to your wedding planner about incorporating your favorite things into your big day.

PHOTOS: Vanessa Lust Photography |PLANNING: Blue Lily Event Planning| DESIGN + CONCEPT + FLORALS: Karen of Bezaire Floral  | ADDITIONAL FLORALS: Foxgloves Flowers | GOWNS: The Bride’s Closet| SUITS: Outlooks Menswear Duncan | CAKE: Cobble Hill Cake Co.| MUA: Makeup Artistry by Trish | HAIR: Country Hair Couture by Emily | VENUE: Bird’s Eye Cove Farm | DÉCOR: Decorate Victoria | Party Mood | Special Occasions Tent & Party Rentals | PAPER SUITE: Melanie Anne Designs | MODELS: Aisling + Kain

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Wildflower Wedding Dessert Inspiration…pressed flowers, fresh roses and orchids, cookies, and cakes! What a gorgeous dessert spread and all are sitting in a Vancouver Island meadow of fresh flowers. We fell in love with this unique creative featuring a bridal gown purely floral. However, the cakes and cookies spread were equally stunning in detail and colour.

The white wedding cake features pressed purple/blue flowers and fresh blush roses. The cookies are personalized with pressed lavender flowers. All of this delicious pretty is displayed on a vintage dresser surrounded by a field of flowers. A true wildflower wedding dessert inspiration!

If you are looking to recreate this look, be sure to find an antique piece of furniture that can be used outdoors. Find different cake plates and tiered serving stands. Strew flowers and greenery around the plates and place fresh flowers on the desserts. Voila! A naturally beautiful wedding dessert display!

FLORAL DRESS & ACCESSORY DESIGNER: Bezaire Floral | 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 

You are invited to another Schur to Please Award Winning Dessert Table!

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Foxgloves are Forever Bridal Inspiration…a vintage boat, lush floral crown, gorgeous lace gown and a field of foxgloves. This is one of the most beautiful creative shoots and we just can’t take our eyes off of it! In fact, it only took seconds for us to message the photographer to ask if we could have it in the 2021 Vancouver Island print magazine.

The bride in this wedding palette is wearing a locally designed She Wore Flowers gown. Each piece of floral lace on the outer dress has been meticulously hand sewn onto a very light nude tulle, offering a stunning depth of textures and colors that change ever so slightly as the bride move freely in this soft fit and flare gown.

The story of the inspiration behind this palette is described by the photographer from Island Moments: “So once upon a time two women traded a photo session with one (lovely) woman in exchange for her beautiful blue boat. The boat was a little heavy and it wouldn’t necessarily float (without a little TLC & superglue that is!) especially since it spent a few lonely, wet winters in the wild forests of Nanoose. But every so often we would walk by this sweet lil vessel and try to think of a plan for her {other than becoming the huge flower pot} that Lisa’s hubby kept threatening as her fate. Then it hit us! Like a broad-sided oar. Flowers. Float this boat in a field of fleurs. With a @sheworeflowersbride gown. Of course. Add in the prettiest most whimiscal cake {and only a Coastal Cake Company creation will do}. Then a floral crown from our fave genius ladies at Petal & Kettle: Parksville Florist & Tea Co.. Lastly, bring in the sweetest real life lovers (how does the island have all these beautiful people?!) and voila.”

We are in love with the gorgeous floral crown and the light blue cake sitting on a solitary ivory chair. The vintage blue boat ‘floating’ in a field of flowers is beautifully artistic. What an advertisement for having your wedding during floral season…imagine having your wedding party in a field of flowers. Foxgloves are Forever Bridal is truly inspiring for all couples looking for a naturally beautiful Vancouver Island wedding.

PHOTOS: Island Moments Photography | FLORAL: Petal & Kettle | GOWN: She Wore Flowers | BAKERY: Coastal Cake Company

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Sunflowers and Sunshine Wedding Inspo…Sunflowers are a statement flower — bold, bright, and beautiful. This rustic-chic sunflower palette is a wonderful choice for adding a touch of color and design to your neutral wedding without overwhelming an arrangement or drawing the eye away from the bride.

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