** Industry Nights Return, July 21st **
 
It has been a strange and stressful few months and we want nothing more then to see and hug everyone in person! But until we can safely host and accommodate everyone, we are taking Industry night virtual!
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Hosted by Inn at Laurel Point the evening will include a keynote speaker, a choice of a floral workshop from Bespoke Blossoms or cocktail creating with Twist Victoria and wrap up with music bingo and prizes!
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We hope to see you all there! more details

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Sophisticated sweetheart table filled with beautiful floral and taper candles bring the romance to this tablescape. The venue, Maple Bay Manor, is an elegant boutique retreat nestled among the rolling hills, lush forests and tranquil seascapes of Vancouver Island.  ​

Blush peach and white anemones are prominently featured along with greenery and ribbons. Lush floral covers the table and falls gracefully towards the floor. Classic table settings feature menu cards with gold wax seals and white linens. Tiny floral designs are hung around the back of each chair with ribbons floating. Tall peach taper candles in gold candlesticks are placed around white pillar candles. And endless array of sophisticated romance! 

A fun addition to this table design are the cocktails which are perfectly colored to match the entire palette.  We also love the antique record player used for the ‘first dance’! 

The sophistication continues with a bridal gown featuring a flowing skirt over a mini underskirt and a lace bodice with cutout. The bride’s hair is simply gorgeous with tiny white flowers tucked into the back. The groom shines in a grey tweed suit and lighter bow tie. 

This is a wonderful inspiration shoot for couples looking for romance filled with intimacy, original decor and beauty. 

You are invited to see another Maple Bay Manor Wedding! 

PHOTOGRAPHY: Myrtle and Moss Photography | WEDDING DESIGNER/PLANNER: Borrowed and Blue Events |  VENUE: Maple Bay Manor  |  MAKEUP:  Artistry by Jax  | HAIR:  Salon Muse |  BRIDAL: Blush Bridal Boutique Victoria  | GOWN DESIGNER: Chic Nostalgia  |  MENSWEAR: Outlooks for Men  |  CALLIGRAPHY:  (vows, place tiles, thank you tags) Decor by Nature  | INVITATION SUITE:  (invitation suite, menu, cocktail list)+ wax seal design)  Tickle Tree Stationery + Design  |  CUSTOM JEWELRY: Melissa Caron Jewellery  | DECOR RENTALS + STYLING:  Darling Vintage Rentals  |  CAKE + DESSERTS:  Cake by Taryn |  FLORALS:  Fleur de Lii | WAX SEALS:  Wax Seals  |  SILKS: Ninebark Farm |  COCKTAILS:  Twist Victoria

REAL LIFE LOVEBIRDS:  Jaclyn & Patrick

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Local Love is a wedding editorial dedicated to the The Cowichan Valley on Vancouver Island. It is an amazing and beautiful area rich in wineries, farmland, forest, lakes and ocean. So, of course, it is also the perfect backdrop to weddings! 

The inspiration for this eye popping editorial stemmed from the “The 100 Mile” book that strived to source and eat food grown within 100 miles of where you live. Susan Rodgers, of Cobble Hill Cakes, thought she would take this idea to 30 km of where she lives and show the rich array of wedding opportunities around her.  And so the planning and sourcing of this wedding celebration began and ended within the Cowichan area (the exception being the bridal gown as there is shop in Cowichan!!)

The shoot took place at The Maple Bay Manor where twenty local love wedding professionals purposely planned around the world-renowned rhododendron garden dating back to the early 1900’s. The colors of the rhododendrons, cherry and magnolia trees showcased the natural beauty of Cowichan Valley. A theme grew with inspiration from the excitement of the upcoming royal wedding and the beautiful gardens where it was taking place. Think ‘casual English garden wedding’. 

The bride is radiant in lace with floral grown right on a non-sprayed flower farm in Cobble Hill and foraged from local gardens. We love the incredible sunset shots on the lake and the plethora of water lilies surrounding the couple. The ‘Gin Deck’ is an inspired idea for using all the venue space. 

Congratulations to all the Cowichan Valley locals who came together and proved what an incredible beautiful wedding area they live in! And an inspired idea! 

You are invited to more Cowichan Valley Wedding Inspiration!

Concept Design, Planning and Coordination: Susan Rodgers from Cobble Hill Cake Co. | Event Planners: Jeanell and Amanda from Lock and Key Events | Photography: Kim and Amanda from Three Sisters Photography | Venue: Lynn from The Maple Bay Manor | Floral Design: Adria from Little Bee Blooms | Cake and Desserts: Susan from Cobble Hill Cake Co. | Chocolates: Cheryl from Chocolate Pearl | Gin: Brennan from Stillhead Distillery | Wine: Maria and Xavier from Cherry Point Estate Winery | Furniture Rental: Tavera from Fallen Olive | Furniture/sofa: Ashley from The Vintage Brush | Paper Elements: Laura Lavender Calligraphy and Illustration } | Hair Styling: Brittany Foote at EK Hair | Make-up: Jessica Pool Makeup | Bride’s Ring: Susan Koch Atelier | Bridal Gown: Kim at Luz Bridal Boutique Victoria | Bride’s shoes: Jean from Cardino Shoes | Bride’s Hair Accessories: Vanessa from Enchanted You | Bride’s jewelry: Claire from Claire Crowfoot Jewelry | Menswear: Miles from Outlooks for Men  Duncan | Groom’s Hairstyling: Victory Barber and Brand North | Bride: Ashlee | Groom: Garrett 

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A Glamorous Holiday Wedding at Oak Bay Beach Hotel! Rich, deep burgundy, reds and creams fill this holiday wedding editorial and inspire us to relax in front of the fireplace too! 

The groom is sporting one of the most handsome grey beards we have ever seen. The burgundy suit jacket is a stunning style statement that suits the sophistication of the luxurious surroundings. The best touch in our opinion is the silver glittered bow tie! 

We loved the beautiful white cape on the bride and her delicate hair jewelery tucked into a lightly swept up hairstyle. And her lovely gown showcasing a sheer patterned over skirt is the perfect foil to the delicate and detailed decor. Luxurious roses, greenery and holly surround gilt edged dinnerware with lovely sprigs nestled inside. Candles are lit and reflect the flames dancing behind the table for two. An impressive garland of cream roses and greenery drapes over the edge drawing the eye to the tablescape. 

The cake is topped with the perfect glitter red bow and surrounded by holly and fir. And the bridal bouquet mixes fir with red roses and berries.  This is a perfect holiday wedding for the sophisticated and glamorous couple! 

PHOTOGRAPHER: Tasha Cline Photography | VENUE: Oak Bay Beach Hotel  FLORAL DESIGN: Jennings the Florist | WEDDING PLANNING & DECOR: Beauty Bride | HAIR: Madison Paige Hair Designs | MUA: Pretty Please Makeup Artistry | WEDDING BOUTIQUE: Bliss Gowns & Events | WEDDING GOWN: Calla Blanche | CAKE: Cake by Taryn

MODELS: Paul & Lindsay

You are invited to a West Coast Love Story at Oak Bay Beach Hotel!

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Blue Skies and Ocean Views were the highlight of Amanda & Alex’s beautiful Pearson College Wedding. Their special day was filled with unique details, lovely floral and lots of family and friends! 

Amanda and Alex really rocked the first look with each other and continued to their outdoor ceremony overlooking the water. The blue skies could not have been more perfect! We loved the bride’s stylish gown with the sheer featured overlay and the adorable flower girls in pink hair wreaths. 

The reception also boasted spectacular views inside and out. Tablescapes held floral inside of gold prisms and matching table numbers. The seating plan is so unique and giveaways had pretty thank you stickers on succulents. Roses were showcased with plenty of gorgeous greenery. The dessert display had several floral covered cakes! 

The best part of this real wedding are the amazing photos of Amanda and Alex in all the natural landscape around them. Pearson College outdoes itself as the backdrop to this wedding! 

You are invited to this lovely inspirational west coast love story!

VENUE: Pearson College | PHOTOS: Pebble & Pine Photography | DESIGN/PLANNING: Borrowed and Blue Events | FLORAL: Bespoke Blossoms | DESSERT: Cake by Taryn 

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Huntingdon Manor + Pendray inn & Tea House Venue Showcase

Huntingdon Manor +  Pendray Inn & Tea House on Vancouver Island simply speak to weddings. With the history of marriage spanning across centuries, wedding practices rooted deeply in the traditions of our ancestors, and the everlasting allure surrounding romances of royalty, it feels only natural when contemporary weddings strive to emulate the beauty of antiquated ceremonies. Old-world wedding traditions come to life in the city of Victoria, British Columbia – viscerally reminiscent of eras gone by, this capital city is a place unlike any other to say, “I do.” Nestled in the heart of the downtown core, overlooking the inner-harbour, stands buildings that hold as much historical mystique as they look like they might.

Once a prominent 19th century family home, the Pendray Inn and Tea House now serves as an inspiring and richly historical venue to celebrate, honour, and capture the vows of old-souls in love. Palpable even before entering, the building itself acknowledges the arrival of its guests.

It is with a refined nod to times past that the Pendray Inn tells her story. The year was 1890 when Mr. William Joseph Pendray, successful owner of a Victoria based soap company, alongside his wife, Mrs. Amelia Jane Pendray purchased a plot of land adjacent to their family business. On such land they and their four sons resided in a small, surely crowded cottage while the family’s mansion was constructed beside it. The Pendray’s moved in upon the mansion’s completion in the year 1897 and henceforth began their Vancouver Island legacy, lasting until present times.

Notable architectural and design influences of the late 19th century, such as America’s revival of the Queen Anne style, have withstood the test of time, both on and within the manor. As such, for 21st century brides and grooms, this now means walking in the Pendray room, stepping out onto a private terrace where the pacific ocean greets one with morning whispers; creating a photo album keepsake in a garden where the topiary have seen over one hundred years of love stories; allowing the declaration of a lifelong commitment to one’s partner to take place in a home that once successfully raised and kept safe four young boys.

As time would have it, those boys became men, and thus, circumstances eventually developed the Pendray family home into yet another role: a boarding home for young women. While it now functions as a 9 room bed-and-breakfast and a sophisticated place for high-tea, all considered, the stories held within the walls of the Pendray Inn, beginning over a century ago, have deeply infused the venue with sentiment – making vows exchanged all the more special.

In mere moments of stepping inside the Pendray Inn and Tea House, guests are met with genuine smiles from courteous and professional front-of-house staff; the energy is warm, inviting, and elegant. True to its original form, the entrance way is sophisticated yet sweet, showcasing its Victorian era charm; guests feel as though an experience awaits
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The honoured guests, the bride and groom or otherwise, will arrive in full confidence that all arrangements have been confirmed, having been previously connected with Events Coordinator, Emma Warren. Emma is lovely, informed, and passionately provides exceptional service to each unique wedding party and their guests: “We like to treat the bride and groom with extra-special care,” Emma commented, “to make them feel as welcome as possible.” Prior to the wedding day, communication with Emma varies in length, adding that “for the winter season, a wedding can come together in 3 or 4 months; though, most often we’ll begin arrangements 1 year beforehand.”

Wedding guests often travel from out-of-town, even outside of Canada to host their occasion at the Pendray Inn; thus, staff strive to ensure a seamless arrival, dissolving concerns over detail and filling this space instead with champagne-like bubbles of excitement.

Unique to the wedding experience of the Pendray Inn is that it’s truly “not a blank canvas,” said Emma, in that, the character of the building provides a backdrop unto its own. Should a couple desire further décor, or perhaps even a themed wedding, the events coordinator is knowledgeable in Victoria’s community of talented, award-winning wedding vendors and can bring forth options to create the envisioned atmosphere.   

As a memorable example, the Pendray Inn had recently been transformed into a party fit for the Great Gatsby himself; noting that, before it was The Pendray Inn it was known formally as The Gatsby Manor. In keeping with this history, while creating the wedding of the couples’ dreams, the Gatsby-themed ceremony and reception served to further confirm that the nature of the building, in all its transitions, ultimately transcends the notion of time.

While other décor arrangements are optional, creative limitlessness ensues when selecting floral arrangements for Pendray wedding ceremonies and receptions alike. Open to personal interpretation, this venue invites floral trends of contemporary times while equally delighting in floral stylistically endowed by those of our past. Couples with a preference for modernity may wish to adorn the site with table centerpieces of simple greens and whites, similar to those elegantly displayed at Windsor Castle during the 2018 nuptials of Harry and Meghan, Duke and Duchess of Sussex. Contrarily, couples with a taste for the traditional may opt to lavish the inn with floral inspired by royal weddings further distant in time, such as Queen Victoria’s marriage to Prince Albert in 1840. At which time, emphasis was placed on floral known as ‘kissing-knots’ and the Queen’s adornments of orange blossoms, of which widely-popularized the coveted bridal flower crown.

Additionally, though the Pendray hosts weddings throughout all seasons of the year, an extra flare of romance is in the air near the holiday season. In anticipation of both Christmas and the new year, the Pendray boasts plentiful in stunning lights, greenery, and rich winter colours, lending its hand to the fairytale of a holiday wedding. No matter the circumstances, the Pendray team will work with clients to bring their floral dreams into fruition, putting them in touch with best suited local florists.

An engaged couple preparing to marry at the Pendray Inn can rest assured that the venue will host events with guest lists of up to 80. Smaller ceremonies may be held inside while ceremonies with a higher guest count can be held outside; the latter, especially beautiful during the warmer months. With various wedding packages offered, each ceremony and reception will genuinely represent the style of the marrying couple. As an example, offered as a sweet, Victorian era experience, contrary to the conventional wedding dinner, is a light afternoon tea and lunch service – for which the Pendray is celebrated.

Should a full bodied dinner feel more authentic, Emma is well versed in the best of the best in local catering and will provide options such as Toque Catering  or Food For Thought; both of which she describes as “personable” while offering “great presentation.” The venue is equipped to provide bar service should it be requested.

With other guests staying at the manor, receptions are welcome until 10:00 pm, respectfully. If all 9 of the immaculately designed rooms are in use by wedding guests, receptions are welcome until midnight. Each room resembles a painting; with furniture, linens, and window dressings imagined straight from centuries before us, evoking a sense of getaway to a distant time and place, wedding guests will surely feel inspired. Not to worry, though, as in our times, modern advances in technology and comfort are appreciated, and of course available in all guest rooms. 

As the co-joining property to the Pendray Inn, the Huntingdon Manor is steps away, offering reduced accommodations for wedding guests. Within this captivating hotel is the Grand Dorset Suite which acts as an idyllic pre-wedding venue for the bridal party to prepare in privacy. Curated gardens between these two historic buildings, graced with the beauty of the harbour, offer picturesque landscape for photographs.As sister property to the Pendray Inn,

Victoria, B.C, is known as one of the most romantic cities in Canada. Its diversity as strength; its history, an honour. As an iconic fixture in the heart of downtown Victoria, the Pendray Inn and Tea House relishes in the opportunity to host weddings for loving couples from near or far, memorializing its founding family as one of devotion, success, and unity.

Interested in having your wedding at this iconic venue? 

330 Quebec Street Victoria, British Columbia, BC V8V 1W3
​Phone: (800) 663-7557 or Email: info@huntingdonmanor.com

Pendray Inn & Tea House – Events Coordinator 250 413 0013 or​ Email: info@pendrayinnandteahouse.com 

Written by Kelsey Ellen Sworyk, 2018
for West Coast Weddings Magazine

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Jewel Tones with Into the Woods Decor in Schoolyard Setting! Apples, pine cones, birch wood, succulents and red roses…into the woods we go! We loved the jewel tones and colours combined with all the woodsy touches. Our favourite thing, though, was absolutely the burgundy and green wine glasses with the square plates.  Such a fun modern twist with the west coast theme!

Jewel tones can be a wonderful pop to the blush colours that are so trendy for weddings. Choose one of the tones that is the darker version of your pastel and include one floral into your bouquets and reception décor. It will highlight your pastels beautifully.

You are invited to more Into the Woods Inspiration!

Design: Decorate Victoria with Huff n Puff | Photos: Bracey Photography | Venue: Brentwood College School

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