We were so proud to support the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation while showcasing the best of Vancouver Island’s wedding and event professionals at this year’s Champagne + Cake Show. West Coast Weddings Magazine presented the show along with Blue Lily Event Planning, Decorate Victoria, Truffles Catering, and Lee Entertainment. And, of course, our iconic venue sponsor, Hatley Castle at Royal Roads University. 

New at Champagne+ Cake Show!

Ceremony setups in the Hatley Park Gardens, peacocks strutting their stuff, and ocean views off the front patio. Live hair and makeup demos, floral displays, tablescapes, and cake cake cake! DJs spinning tunes, couples dancing to our cellist, or singing along with our live music. We loved the mini dance lessons. Photographers, artists, filmmakers, planners, decorators…everything you need for a wedding or event. The food is, as always, a big part of the show. We hope you sampled the Mexican or Thai food, had some coffee, and tried the mocktails. 

Fashion was all through the castle. Models descended the staircases wearing the latest designs and immediately became stars as our photographers snapped! The best part was the brides who found their gown at the dress sale held by The Bride’s Closet with 50% off. Can’t beat that. 

The pièce de résistance of Champagne + Cake Show 2025 at Hatley Castle is…Hatley Castle Park! The gardens are gorgeous this time of year. Many wandered through the Italian Gardens set up for a ceremony. Others took advantage of the sunshine and lounged on the front patios. 

Thank you to everyone for supporting a good cause at the Champagne + Cake Show 2026 at Hatley Castle! See you next year!

Featured Image: Ross Kyker Photo

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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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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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This Hatley Castle wedding was truly a wonderland! Welcome to the romance of Lucia & Adam who married at Hatley Castle on June 25, 2016!

There is so much to love about the Alice in Wonderland Tea Party themed nuptials but it actually all started in August 2015 when Adam first bought Lucia’s engagement ring. It turned out Adam was quite nervous about proposing and kept putting it off until the last few days of the year.  Finally, on Boxing Day, Adam and Lucia were at a outdoor plaza in downtown Vancouver which was filled with lit up trees.  He sensed the magical atmosphere was right and surprised Lucia with his proposal!

This same love of the magical and quirky (along with her British background and love of all things Disney) inspired them to have a castle wedding with a Wonderland theme. They worked with their wedding planner, Anne of Party Mood, to include colour, whimsical touches, tea sets and lots of floral to create a memorable wedding day for themselves and their guests!  Our favs are the vintage doorknob table numbers and edible centerpieces…

This couple seems to agree on their fav moment as well.  When asked, Adam felt his moment was when Lucia came down the aisle and Lucia felt her moment was when she came down the aisle and saw Adam.

Photos: Carla Elaine Photography | Planner & Décor: Anne of Party Mood | Venue: Hatley Castle | Catering: Truffles Catering | Florist: Floralista | Videographer: Cassie O’Neil Films | Hair: Ashley Krobath | Makeup: Rhea Sjoberg | Gown: Everything But the Groom | Chairs: Scene About Town | DJ: Chris Poynter

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