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Vancouver Island Wedding Awards 2019

Laura Kalcsa — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 00:17:03 +0000

The Vancouver Island Wedding Awards, hosted by the Vancouver Island Wedding Industry Association, returned to its roots with this year’s Gala on Feb 28^th, 2020. Mary Winspear Centre was showcased beginning with a cocktail hour in their foyer area featuring savory and sweet treats alongside Twist Victoria and fun photo booth action. There was so much chatter it was difficult to persuade guests into the Charlie White Theatre for the actual Awards experience!

Photos by Dave Delgado Photography

Over forty awards were handed out by hosts Kelsey Goodwin, Jon-Mark Wiltshire and Kenny Podmore, who were surrounded by balloons, flowers and bright lights! Popcorn, macarons, an Empress Gin sponsored drink and personal charcuterie boards were delivered by an army of servers during the Awards ceremony. Decorate Victoria’s Ian and Sandy ended the Awards portion of the evening with heartfelt speeches handing off the Industry Award to Nicholas Waters of Toque Catering. Guests then heard the music of Noah Edwards and the Flood, who began to play, inviting them to the rest of the evening.

Bodine Hall was transformed by lounges – each lounge sponsored by a team of planners, florists and friends. Alongside these lounges was a spectacular Dessert Showcase featuring various cake makers. The entire edge of the Hall showcased various food and drink sponsors featuring chefs from Toque Catering, Inn at Laurel Point, Truffles Catering, Songhees Centre Catering , Charcuterie & Co., and House of Boateng. Bubble Bus Co and Twist Victoria kept everyone well supplied during the entire evening. Decorate Victoria, The Good Party and Fleurtacious by Lynda Marie headed up the colourful decor which included thousands of flowers from Eurosa Farms, too many balloons to count and ceiling decor that wowed! Guests partied late into the night with DJ Chris Poynter, ending the evening with swag bags in hand, promising to return next year.

We are so grateful for all the ‘friendors’ on Vancouver Island coming together this year and we look forward to working together creating memories for all the couples marrying here in 2020. See you all next year at the Vancouver Island Wedding Awards!

If you would like to be part of the Vancouver Island Wedding Industry Association Board please email viwedindustry@gmail.com.

Congratulations to all the Finalists and Winners!

2019 Vancouver Island Wedding Awards!

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A Dreamy Bohemian Romance

Laura Kalcsa — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 05:31:03 +0000

Ryan & Autumn suit the modern bohemian style perfectly. We love the blush colours, the greenery and the contrast with the blue of the grooms suit. The Vancouver Island ocean vistas behind draw the eye to the dreamy and romantic palette. The floral bouquet and crown are filled with antique beige roses and succulents along with various types of foraged greenery. The finishing touch are the ribbons flowing from the bouquet. This couple epitomizes the boho-chic romanticism creating a naturally beautiful wedding day.

The photography style creates a real mood for these couple shots. Ryan and Autumn had sent their photographer ‘style photo boards’ prior to their wedding day. They had collected photos that they loved off Pinterest so that their photographer had an idea of the shots they really wanted. It’s obvious that this idea worked out well for them and the photographer!

Bohemian Tips:

Looking to have a bohemian wedding day? Overflowing bouquets, head wreathes, lots of lace and lush floral displays are a must. You can also add vintage décor and family heirlooms. Mismatched bridesmaid gowns add to the boho theme and allowing your bride tribe to choose their own dresses always makes them happy!

For the After Wedding Shoot!

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Charming Decor Trends

West Coast Weddings — Wed, 02 Nov 2016 15:17:37 +0000

Charming Decor Trends and Beauty were the themes of this ‘live editorial’ – wedding professionals brought a romantic and luxurious vision to life, creating an interactive experience. Couples who visited the showcase could taste, feel, look, and enjoy the ambiance and culinary delights. We loved the great trends, such as the fabric table menus, gorgeous hats, one-of-a-kind linens, and beautiful culinary details.

Charming Décor Trends for West Coast Weddings

We love the intricate, detailed décor filled with vintage candlesticks and furniture! Small floral arrangements dotted about the tablescape create a wonderful feeling of lush colour heaven below the larger candelabra floral designs—a true Vancouver Island wedding inspiration palette.

Gorgeous hats are the perfect way to complement the beautiful lace gowns trending with brides. Local talent can create a custom hat to match your wedding vision! The table linens were custom-created for the vision, allowing the gilt to shine through the cloth.

What an inspirational piece for brides or bridesmaids! A flowing wrist bouquet of white flowers showcases the blinged-out gown without taking attention away. It’s a great idea and charming decor trend!

Who knew florals could look so wonderful inside a cage? A fascinating twist on a floral design that showcases floating bouquets.

Antique furniture ‘rooms’ are making quite a statement using bold colours, vintage fabrics, and lots of detail. The lovely bride wears another signature hairpiece from local designer Lynda Marie. Altogether, this charming decor trend design live masterpiece inspires all Vancouver Island wedding couples!

You are invited to more beautiful West Coast Wedding Trends!

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Lavender & Love Wedding on Vancouver Island

West Coast Weddings — Fri, 28 Oct 2016 01:00:49 +0000

Lavender and Love on Vancouver Island…Rebecca of Rivkah Photography envisioned this stunning whimsical bohemian style shoot of lavender and love. “Finally, we had the lavender bloom at the right time…we wanted a warm and romantic feel, and Long Meadow Farm was perfect. It was a florist’s heaven with dahlias, roses, peonies, herbs, and lavender abounding. Our florist, Lynda, showed up with scissors and ribbon and created all the flowers on site. We used the natural elements around us as décor. We waited out the sun for three hours to get these photos. You can almost see the bees floating around in the golden rays of the dramatic sunset!”

The magical combination of the sunset and light bouncing off the purple lavender showcases the beautiful wedding couple. Our favorites? The head wreath of lavender for the bride and the beige vest for our groom. Of course, our love for the award-winning floral bouquet goes without saying. The two perfectly placed blush pink dahlias center the surrounding greenery and flowers.

The simplicity of the lavender in glass vases, gilt-edged plates, and silver floral containers creates a lovely tablescape worthy of the natural landscape. Beribboned cutlery and a paper suite with color-stained edges complete this perfect bohemian Vancouver Island wedding dreamscape!

Crochet and Lavender Love

The unusual pieces in this editorial are the crochet and tatting on the sweetheart table wrapped around the bride and groom. These can be easily found in vintage shops, bringing the boho to your décor! Lavender and Love on Vancouver Island is the perfect wedding inspiration.

You are invited to more lavender wedding ideas!

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