Orchids – West Coast Weddings

A Greenhouse Romance

Laura Kalcsa — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:15:20 +0000

A Greenhouse Romance… Photographed by Myrtle & Moss Photography, this romantic greenhouse shoot was inspired by the romantic greenhouse at Starling Lane Vineyard and the overcast moody side of the west coast.

It was always a dream of Designer and Planner Brittany Sagal to create a greenhouse wedding that was ultra-romantic and a little bit moody. With romanticized soft florals and a one-of-a-kind dress by Daalarna provided by the White Peony, we were able to create a unique west coast wedding that speaks to the soft moody vibes we live and breathe on the island.

We used delicate touches of hanging florals, just whispering in the background around the ceremony to create a frame for the couple’s ceremony while replicating the rain we experience almost every day through florals.

The tablescape was simple yet delicious – highlighting amazing custom desserts and blackberries (something that grows wild here on Vancouver Island).

To top it all off, we were able to bring the Bubble Bus on board to create custom drinks that tasted so delicious!

By mixing cement tones with pops of blush and eggplant we created the perfect west coast day that could easily be replicated for a real wedding.

If a greenhouse romance with it’s soft and moody vibes are making you feel inspired, then these talented vendors have your back during your west coast weddings.

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Backyard Bliss is Chic + Intimate in Vancouver

Laura Kalcsa — Wed, 16 Mar 2022 13:22:44 +0000

Backyard Bliss is Chic + Intimate in Vancouver…Alexa + Keith are all over the classic beauty of friends and family, celebrating their love together and creating lifelong memories. We loved the vibe of this lovely wedding so much we featured it in our Vancouver 2021 magazine!

The story of this Vancouver wedding day starts with Alexa and her incredibly beautiful gown. The back has a stunning drop balanced by the ruffled sleeves and V-neckline. A simple veil is added to her graceful updo to complete her bridal style. We love the elegance of her drop earrings and bracelets. Not to be forgotten are the pretty blush pink slip-ons! Her Wild Bunch bouquet features orchids, roses, and dried grasses. Her groom follows her impeccable style lead in a charcoal grey suit and sporting a grass and floral boutonniere.

The ceremony brought a tear or two to everyone’s eyes as the couple exchanged vows. Afterward, guests enjoyed a bounty of wonderful cuisine (love the plate piled high with autumn foods!), and everyone drank to the newlyweds’ happiness. We especially loved the backyard bliss reception table epitomizing a West Coast wedding. The square table boasted deep reddish peach and blush flowers, artfully arranged at the table center, with the white taper and votive candles illuminating all the beauty. The chic and intimate supper was lit from above by cafe lights strung through the trees.

The last few years show us just how much couples pivoted when it came to their BC weddings. The upside to it all is experiencing ceremonies and receptions about the commitment of vows given in front of close family and friends. The beauty of choosing how just one reception supper table would look, feel, and taste. And the memories of this are caught by the camera lens. Much to the surprise of most of us, these weddings created from necessity became exceptional by choice. Alexa + Keith’s is obviously one of those evenings where love and happiness are on the proverbial menu!

You are invited to another Vancouver city coastal wedding!

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Modern Vintage Wedding at The Loft

Laura Kalcsa — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 15:40:30 +0000

Modern Vintage Wedding at The Loft…an inspiration shoot that combined vintage décor with modern style for a lovely celebration vibe! The venue’s brick architecture and rustic feel were the perfect backdrops for the neutral, antique color palette and lush design. The Vancouver wedding design was so wonderful it was featured in the 2021 issue of West Coast Weddings Vancouver Magazine.

The florists at The Flower Factory designed beautiful centerpieces and bouquets to bring the vintage to the space. The planners at Epic Events added the designer touches to make it all feel cozy and romantic. The bride looked stunning in a glamorous gown, bejeweled hair, and a long train. The groom was full-on black tie which is so fun to see these days. We love how Kaoverii Silva captured every detail of this palette, especially the era details.

Let’s talk about the cake. A masterpiece of three square tiers, this cake is a standout, to say the least. It appears to look like a painting, although it still inspires the wish to cut and taste! The white orchids peek out around the edges, while the white bricks are the perfect backdrop.

The tablescape features a table runner and moody place settings allowing the florals and paper suite to pop: blush blooms and greenery parade up the center of the table around glass candle holders. The gold vintage goblets are a lovely touch giving a splash of colour to the decor portrait. The whole feeling is moody meets modern vintage.

We are in love with the whole look – from the 20’s inspired glam gown to the sun-dappled floral backdrops. The windows, the table palette, and the paper suite all come together to create a Vancouver wedding inspirational palette!

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Garden of Eden Wedding Inspiration

Laura Kalcsa — Sat, 14 Nov 2020 17:26:54 +0000

Garden of Eden Wedding Inspiration….the idea of a wonderland where all your favorite bridal pretty are showcased! This beautiful shoot is set in the midst of nature with luscious greenery and blooming florals. The details, like floral, fruits and desserts are planned and coordinated by Elena from Fluffy Blooms Events and is captured beautifully by L’Estelle Photography.

The brides model custom handmade gowns designed by Majesty Bespoke which boast intricate embellishments and delicate details. Each gown had it’s own personality with one featuring white lace flounces – even on the sleeves! A pale grey and white striped gown showcased the bridal bouquets perfectly. The piece de resistance was a blush pink gown with intricate bodice and gorgeous skirt. Pink peonies, white and purple roses, greenery and orchids in lush abundance surrounded the brides. Spectacular flower columns, arrangements and bouquets adorned the garden around an antique settee and sweetheart table.

Beautiful décor pieces from Ellssi Design set the scene perfectly, especially with the gorgeous velvet green couch as the centerpiece. The wood tables are perfect backdrops for the summer fruits, florals and beautiful hand crafted cake by Crown City Cakes all surrounded by breathtaking florals of every shades, the floral installation is created by Vivio Flowers. The white layered plates with fruit slices, blush pink antique wine glasses and gold cutlery with peonies are the perfect touch on the unique tablescape.

We especially love the soft and romantic stationery suite designed with real florals embedded in resin. Like a piece of beauty frozen in time, it matches the set perfectly with this whimsical theme of a Garden of Eden Wedding Inspiration.

You are invited to another lovely garden wedding inspiration shoot!

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Fresh + Modern Wedding Inspiration

Laura Kalcsa — Wed, 30 Oct 2019 13:12:48 +0000

Fresh & Modern Wedding showcases a beautiful elopement inspiration palette. Light and fun but still very romantic and elegant! The decor was timeless but sophisticated with a vibrant waterfall of vines and cotton candy hued dahlias hung in the intimate banquet room.

The room provided romance all around with floor to ceiling sheer drapes to let the natural light flood in and a vintage settee for the couple to relax.Along the vintage lines, the invitation suite was artfully crafted to stay true to the romance of the day with deep pink accents to tie in the dinner plate dahlias.

We loved the one button charcoal and black plaid tuxedo worn by the groom with a single orchid worn on his lapel. The lovely bride wore a Nicole MIller gown showcasing a modern look with a Grecian silhouette and carrying a cascade of white Phalaenopsis orchids. The classic up-do swept the bride’s hair up into a single large white orchid bloom which was complimented by Swarovski crystal drop earrings. Makeup was kept natural to bring all the attention to the beauty of the bride and the natural beauty around her. We love the simplicity and elegance of this fresh + modern wedding inspiration shoot!

You are invited to another golf course wedding!

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Stunning Silk Sophistication + White Orchids for Kayseen & Stevan

Laura Kalcsa — Mon, 30 Apr 2018 19:42:14 +0000

Silk Sophistication and a ballroom full of white orchids made for a stunning look at Kayseen and Stevan’s Vancouver wedding. The ceremony showcased a beautiful Greek Orthodox Vancouver church where family and friends witnessed the union’s blessings.

Silk Sophistication in the Ballroom

Orchids and roses were the floral theme of the day as they graced the bouquets and reception tables. The orchid ‘umbrella’ over the head table is extraordinary! The neutral tones of the linens and décor add to the importance of the floral design. We especially love the cake with barely there gold touches. The details at this wedding are what make it – silk and satin, gorgeous gown and jewellery plus a groom who looks utter perfect in his bowtie. And those photos of the newlyweds at the bar with the bride’s veil swirling around her – too perfect!

While it is true that this wedding is over the top gorgeous the highlight is the utter joy and happiness on the faces of friends and family. Wandering down the streets of Vancouver carrying flags garners some serious points too!

You are invited to see more wedding gown inspiration!

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