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TRENDS, IDEAS & FAVOURITE THINGS

DESIGN & FASHION

INSPIRATIONLOCAL WEDDING EXPERTS

WORK TOGETHER TO ILLUSTRATE DESIGN IDEAS

BEST LAID PLANS: A WEDDING DAY

“DO-OVER”

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I DOs & PLEASE DON’TsVANCOUVER ISLAND BRIDAL SHOW CALENDAR

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BRIDAL HEAVENWith hundreds of exquisite gowns from some of the world’s most renowned bridal

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Featured gowns from left to right: Carolina Herrera Heather, Tony Ward Violetta, osCar de la renTa Avery, naeem KHan Jaipur, ines di sanTo Eudora, marK Zunino Style: 1207, Pnina Tornai Style: 4143, ZuHair murad Rafaella

featuresBRIDAL SHOW CALENDAR p43Bridal Shows & Events across Vancouver Island ~ dates, times & details

BRIDAL GUIDE TO LOCAL EXPERTS p2 & 3The who’s who of Vancouver Island's best weddings

REALITY WEDDING STORY: AN ISLAND LOVE STORY MARISSA & DAVID p4 to 6

REALITY WEDDING STORY: A WEDDING WON BY DANA & MICHAEL p36

BEST LAID PLANS: A FABULOUS WEDDING DAY “DO-OVER” p8

I DOs & PLEASE DON’Ts: CATERING EDITION p9 & 10

TRENDS, IDEAS & FAVOURITE THINGS BRIDES WILL LOVE p11

DESIGN PALETTE: ENCHANTED FOREST p13

FUGLY PHOTO CONTEST p39

VANCOUVER ISLAND WEDDING RING AWARDS p15

WEDDING WORTHY SOUNDS p41

RECAP: RACE FOR THE RING 2014 p15

WEDDING WORTHY VENUES p44 to 47

fashion & design inspirationFeatured throughout the magazine, including...

INTO THE BLUE p18 SECRET GARDEN p19A ROMANTIC INTERLUDE p20HISTORIC BEAUTY p21SPRING ROMANCE p25 & 26 BEAUTY ON PENDER ISLAND p28WEST COAST INSPIRATION p30 to 33

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PHOTO, BELOW: opheliaandromeo.com

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FEATURED, RESEARCHED & REVIEWED IN THEWEDDINGRING.CAspring/summer 2015

in The Ring... The Wedding Ring is best known for its research and reviews on local wedding experts. We do the research so that you don’t have to! Many reviewed vendors in The Ring... • Are

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BRIDAL GUIDE TOBARTENDING SERVICE

JOE THE BARTENDER229 Gorge Road East, Victoria(250) [email protected]

BEAUTYAUTUMN RAYNE [email protected]

LONG BEACH ESTHETICS(250) [email protected]

♥ MA-LUXE STUDIOS INCReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca1402 Broad Street, Victoria(250) [email protected]

BRIDAL SHOWS♥ BRIDAL EXHIBITION(888) 501-9696www.bridalexhibition.ca MODERN BRIDE WEDDING SHOWBay Centre, Victoriawww.modernbrideshow.com

CAKES & CUPCAKES♥ OOH LA LA CUPCAKESReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca619 Broughton Street, Victoria(250) 590-8019713 Goldstream Avenue, Unit A, Victoria(250) 478-07041391A Hillside Avenue, Victoria(250) [email protected]

COASTAL CAKE COMPANY(250) [email protected]

CATERERSCONNOISSEUR CATERING229 Gorge Road East, Victoria(250) [email protected] ♥ VICTORIA MARRIOTT CATERING SERVICES AND EVENTSReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca(250) [email protected] TOQUE CATERING (250) [email protected]

DÉCOR♥ BEAUTY BRIDEReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca(250) [email protected]

♥ BLISS EVENTS208 Wallace Street, Nanaimo(250) [email protected]

BLUE LILY EVENT PLANNING AND RENTALS(250) [email protected]

♥ DECORATE VICTORIA Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca480 Tennyson Place, Victoria(250) [email protected]

EN VIED EVENTS(778) [email protected]

DARLING VINTAGE EVENT RENTALS & STYLING (250) [email protected]

PARTY MOOD(250) [email protected]

SUBLIME CELEBRATIONS(250) [email protected]

DISC JOCKEYS♥ HI-WAY PRODUCTIONSReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca(250) [email protected]

FLORAL DESIGNERS♥ A SEA OF BLOOM FLORAL DESIGNSReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca2052 Otter Point Road, Sooke(250) [email protected]

FLEURTACIOUS BY LYNDA MARIE (250) [email protected]

LEAF & PETAL FLOWER STUDIO (250) [email protected]

GOWNS: BRIDAL ATTIREBLISS GOWNS AND EVENTS208 Wallace Street, Nanaimo(250) [email protected]

♥ THE BRIDES CLOSETReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca279 Selby Street, Nanaimo(250) [email protected] KLEINFELD CANADA176 Yonge Street, Toronto (416) 861-6600www.kleinfeldbridal.ca [email protected]

♥ SHADES OF WHITE BRIDAL FASHIONSReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca3497 Saanich Road, Victoria(250) [email protected]

TRES CHIC BRIDAL BOUTIQUE2745 Veterans Memorial Parkway, Victoria(250) 590-9754www.treschicbridal.com ♥ VICTORIA BRIDAL BOUTIQUEReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca2-3948 Quadra Street, Victoria(250) [email protected]

CUSTOM GOWNSLILY KENNEDY CUSTOM GOWNS(250) [email protected]

INVITATIONSOPEN [email protected]

JEWELLERS ♥ ANN-LOUISE JEWELLERSReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.caVictoria, BC(250) [email protected]

BEKAH-ANNE DESIGNS #9–221 2nd Avenue, Qualicum Beach (250) 594-8088www.bekah-anne.com

♥ PAUL MARA JEWELLERSReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca657 Fort Street, Victoria(250) [email protected]

LOCATIONS: WEDDING CEREMONIES & RECEPTIONS

ARBUTUS RIDGE GOLF CLUB3515 Telegraph Road, Cobble Hill(800) 446-5322www.golfbc.com/courses/[email protected] ♥ APRIL POINT RESORT & SPA & PAINTER’S LODGEOAK BAY MARINE GROUPReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca(250) 370-6503 or (800) 663-7090www.obmg.com/weddings [email protected]

♥ BEST WESTERN PREMIER PRESTIGE OCEANFRONT RESORTReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca6929 West Coast Road, Sooke(250) 642-0805 or (877) 737-8443www.prestigehotelsandresorts.comsookeconventions@prestigehotels.ca ♥ THE BEACH CLUB RESORTReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca181 Beachside Drive, Parksville(250) 947-2101 or (888) [email protected]

♥ BLACK ROCK OCEANFRONT RESORTReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca596 Marine Drive, Ucluelet(877) [email protected] ♥ THE BUTCHART GARDENSReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca800 Benvenuto Avenue, Brentwood Bay(250) 652-4422 or (866) [email protected] CRAIGDARROCH CASTLE1050 Joan Crescent, Victoria(250) [email protected] CROWN ISLE399 Clubhouse Drive, Courtenay(250) 703-5000 or (888) [email protected] ♥ DELTA VICTORIA OCEAN POINTE RESORT & SPAReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca100 Harbour Road, Victoria (250) 360-2999 or (888) 890-3222 [email protected]

THE FIRESIDE GRILL 4509 West Saanich Road, Victoria(250) [email protected]

HOTEL GRAND PACIFIC 463 Belleville Street, Victoria(250) 386-0450 or (800) 663-7550www.hotelgrandpacific.com INN AT LAUREL POINT680 Montreal Street, Victoria(250) 386-8721 or (800) [email protected] LONG BEACH LODGE1441 Pacific Rim Highway, Tofino(877) 844-7873 [email protected]

♥ OAK BAY BEACH HOTELReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca1175 Beach Drive, Victoria(250) 598-4556 or (800) [email protected]

OSWEGO HOTEL500 Oswego Street, Victoria(877) 767-9346 or (250) 294-7500 [email protected]

PARKSIDE VICTORIA RESORT AND SPA810 Humboldt Street, Victoria(250) 940-1200 or (866) 941-4175www.parksidevictoria.comguestservices@parksidevictoria.com ♥ POETS COVE RESORT & SPAReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca9801 Spalding Road, South Pender Island(888) 512-POET(7638) or (250) 629- [email protected] ♥ SOOKE HARBOUR HOUSEReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca1528 Whiffen Spit Road, Sooke(250) 642-3421 or (800) [email protected] ST. ANN’S ACADEMY NATIONAL HISTORIC SITE835 Humboldt Street, Victoria(250) [email protected]

TIGH NA MARA SEASIDE SPA RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTRE1155 Resort Drive, Parksville(250) 248-1855 or (800)[email protected] VANCOUVER ISLAND CONFERENCE CENTRE101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo(250) [email protected] ♥ VICTORIA MARRIOTT INNER HARBOURReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca728 Humboldt Street, Victoria(250) 480-3800 or (877) [email protected]

♥ THE WESTIN BEAR MOUNTAIN GOLF RESORT AND SPAReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca1999 Country Club Way, Victoria(250) 391-7160 or (888) [email protected]

MARRIAGE LICENSE LONDON DRUGS Campbell River, Courtney, Duncan, Nanaimo Victoria (800) 681-6677 www.ldinsurance.ca/marriage

MILLINERY Lynda Marie Couture Millinery (250) 882-8262 www.lyndamarie.ca [email protected]

FEATURED, RESEARCHED & REVIEWED IN THEWEDDINGRING.CALOCAL EXPERTS

PHOTOGRAPHERSBRAWNS PHOTOGRAPHY(250) [email protected] DARREN BECKWITH PHOTOGRAPHY(250) 217-4150www.darrenbeckwithphotography.cominfo@darrenbeckwithphotography.com

DELGADO PHOTOGRAPHY(250) 751-3827www.delgadophotography.cadave.nunez@delgadophotography.ca

ERIN WALLIS [email protected]

FETCHING IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY(250) [email protected]

KIM KALYN PHOTOGRAPHY(250) [email protected] NOVOTNY PHOTOGRAPHY(250) [email protected]

OPEN IMAGE LIFESTYLE PHOTOGRAPHY(403) [email protected]

SZYMON SZYMCZAKOWSKI PHOTOGRAPHY Ucluelet & Tofino (250) [email protected]

VIVID PHOTOGRAPHY207A-335 Wesley Street, Nanaimo(250) 591-6243 [email protected]

PHOTOBOOTH FOUR FRAMES PHOTO BOOTHDerek (250) 522-2620 or Lindsay (250) [email protected]

PLANNERS, COORDINATORSBLUE LILY EVENT PLANNING & RENTALS(250) [email protected] ♥ DECORATE VICTORIAReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca480 Tennyson Place Unit F, Victoria(250) [email protected]

EN VIED EVENTS (778) [email protected]

LAVISH ENGAGEMENTS(250) [email protected]

PARTY MOOD(250) [email protected] SUBLIME CELEBRATIONS(250) [email protected]

WHITE WILLOW EVENT MANAGEMENT [email protected]

REGISTRIES♥ HUDSON’S BAY Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.caNanaimo (250) 390-3141Victoria Bay Centre (250) 385-1311Victoria Mayfair Centre (250) 386-3322www.thebay.com/giftregistry

HOME FOR THE HONEYMOONDOWN PAYMENT WEDDING [email protected]

RENTALS FOR EVENTSPARTY MOOD(250) [email protected]

PEDERSEN’S RENTALS206 Mary Street, Victoria(250) [email protected]

SPAS ♥ AVEDA SPA at APRIL POINT RESORT(250) 285-2668www.aprilpoint.com/ [email protected]

♥ BOATHOUSE SPA & BATHS AT OAK BAY BEACH HOTEL(250) 940-0326www.oakbaybeachhotel.com/[email protected]

♥ DRIFT SPA AT BLACK ROCK OCEANFRONT RESORT(250) 726-4809 www.blackrockresort.com/[email protected]

GROTTO SPA AT TIGH-NA-MARA SEASIDE SPA RESORT(250) [email protected]

♥ LE SOOKE SPA AT BEST WESTERN PRE-MIER PRESTIGE OCEANFRONT RESORT(250) [email protected]

♥ SANTE SPA AT WESTIN BEAR MOUNTAIN GOLF RESORT (250) 391-3920www.santespavictoria.com [email protected]

♥ SUSURRUS SPA AT POETS COVE RESORT(250) 629-2113www.poetscove.com/[email protected]

THE PARKSIDE SPA(250) 940-1217www.parksidevictoria.comguestservices@parksidevictoria.com

♥ THE SPA AT DELTA VICTORIA OCEAN POINTE RESORT & SPA(250) [email protected]

SORA SPA AT HOTEL GRAND PACIFIC(250) 380-7862www.hotelgrandpacific.com/[email protected]

♥ SOOKE HARBOUR HOUSE SPA (250) 642-3121 [email protected]

TRANSPORTATIONHARBOUR CITY TRANSPORTATION(888) [email protected]

TUXEDOS & FORMAL WEAR♥ HUDSON’S BAY Reviewed @ TheWeddingRing.caNanaimo (250) 390-3141Victoria Bay Centre (250) 385-1311Victoria Mayfair Centre (250) 386-3322www.thebay.com

♥ OUTLOOKS FOR MENReviewed @ TheWeddingRing.ca534 Yates Street, Victoria, (250) 384-284853 Station Street, Duncan, (250) 597-2848www.outlooksformen.com

VIDEOGRAPHY DREAM, CREATEwww.dreamcreate.ca | [email protected]

PAPER HEART FILMS VICTORIA(250) 818-9051www.paperheartfilms.ca

WINERYUNSWORTH VINEYARDS(250) 929-2292www.unsworthvineyards.com

• Are members of selective organizations • Do regular charity work • Are teachers & mentors in their craft • Have appeared in television news & wedding segments GET LOCAL. PLAN FABULOUS! • 3

Spring/Summer 2015

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COVER PHOTO VENUE: Long Beach Lodge Resort (longbeachlodgeresort.com)PHOTOGRAPHY: Erin Wallis Photography (erinwallis.com)GOWNS: Pnina Tornai (pninatornai.com) exclusively for Kleinfeld NY (kleinfeldbridal.com) and Kleinfeld Canada at Hudson’s Bay (♥) (thebay.com)HAIR AND MAKE-UP: Petrichor Hair Workshop (petrichorhairworkshop.com)SET AND FLORAL DESIGN: Petal and Kettle Floral Boutique & Tea Co. (petalandkettle.com)CAKE: Coastal Cake Company (coastalcakecompany.com) ACCESSORIES: The Brides Closet (♥) (thebridescloset.com)VIDEOGRAPHY: On the Beach Tofino Wedding Videos (tofinoweddingvideo.ca)BEHIND THE SCENES: Szymon Szymczakowski Photography (szymonphotography.com)SHOES PROVIDED BY: Emmy London (emmyshoes.co.uk)

THANK YOU!Thank you to the brides, wedding experts and associate writers and editors who have contributed to this issue of The Wedding Ring Magazine VANCOUVER ISLAND.

Numerous wedding professionals have contributed expert tips, retail or rental products, popular décor and/or photography services for the various features in this issue. Each professional is credited in their respective feature article. The statements, opinions and points of view expressed within this publication do not necessarily represent those of the publisher, advertisers or Wedding Ring Inc. or The Wedding Ring Vancouver Island. Photographs are submitted to Wedding Ring Inc. by vendors for the purpose of publishing online and/or in print and are used with permission.

©2015 Wedding Ring Inc. and The Wedding Ring Vancouver Island. Contents copyrighted. All rights reserved. Reproduction of any article, photograph or artwork without written permission from Wedding Ring Inc. is strictly prohibited.Printed in Canada.

{ EXPERTS WANTED } ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIESIf you’re a wedding professional who raises the bar on service, rewrites the definition of couture or offers products that every bride should have, we’d love to work with you. The Wedding Ring VANCOUVER ISLAND can help you reach your target brides, share (and show off) your expertise, and make headlines in The Ring {magazine, website & community}. For more information, please contact Laura Kalcsa ([email protected]) or make a general inquiry at [email protected]. For The Ring's online media kit, visit our vendor area at: theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-vendors/

An Island Love StoryFrom a gorgeous garden ceremony at The Butchart Gardens (♥) (butchartgardens.com)to an opulent reception at The Fireside Grill (firesidegrill.com), Marissa & David’s wedding day was about excellent locations, good taste,great music & the best of friends.

A REALITY WEDDING STORY

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featured wedding story

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BRIDE & GROOM: Marissa & DavidWEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY: Ophelia and Romeo Photographers opheliaandromeo.comHAIR: Angela Dezwart, AtmospHAIRe Studio atmosphaire.comMAKE-UP: Melanie Baird Makeup Artistry melaniebaird.caFLORAL AND DÉCOR: Rook and Rose Floral Design Boutique rookandrose.com

SEATING CHART AND STATIONERY: Tuktu Paper Co. tuktupaperco.comWEDDING DRESS: Martina LianaWEDDING BELT, VEIL & DRESS ALTERATIONS: Connally Mcdougall Design connallymcdougall.comWEDDING SHOES: Kate Spade katespade.comRECEPTION HEADPIECE: Adorn Atelier by Sarah Williams adornatelier.ca

WEDDING VIDEOGRAPHY: Dallas Dalziel Productions dallasdalzielproductions.comRECEPTION LIVE MUSIC AND BANDS: Shanna Dance (shannadance.ca), Skylab and Consenting AdultsGETTING READY LOCATION: Oak Bay Beach Hotel (♥)oakbaybeachhotel.comCEREMONY: The Butchart Gardens (♥) butchartgardens.comRECEPTION: Fireside Grill firesidegrill.com ■

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What you need to know...Many of the talented local wedding professionals who are reviewed in TheWeddingRing.ca & featured within the pages of this magazine are award-winning, leading-edge wedding experts. Many have gone on to be featured on global news stations, and reknowned wedding television series’.

When we’re not interviewing & reviewing local Vancouver Island wedding vendors [reviews outline who’s who & why you’ll love them], the team at The Wedding Ring Vancouver Island works on researching & sharing wedding planning tips, tricks & life-saving secrets for brides planning a Vancouver Island wedding.

T H E W E D D I N G R I N G . C A /VA N C O U V E R - I S L A N D - W E D D I N G S

What do you do when things don’t go exactly as planned on your wedding day? Maria, of Sublime Celebrations in Comox Valley, heard of one such story and decided to help the couple “do-over” their most special moments nearly a year later. She explained, “Their day had so many stressful twists and turns that the family missed capturing the special moments...I offered to plan a fun ‘do-over’ to provide them with a more positive experience.” In fact, many local wedding professionals joined Maria in the pursuit of creating new memories for this fabulous couple. The results were spectacular, as seen in the photos (above and right) by Open Image Photography. Here are some of Maria’s tips to help your day go from stressful to smooth...

1. Let guests be guests! Supportive friends often offer to help, but when things go wrong, they are not experienced enough to pick up the pieces. It may be unrealistic to expect them to be handle all the surprises that a wedding can throw their way.

2. Be sure to have the ‘bad weather back up plan’! You can’t control Mother Nature but you can figure out what to do if she doesn’t cooperate.

3. Plan ahead. Timing is everything so think seriously about hiring a wedding planner who can be sure that your day runs smoothly - even if/when there are minor disasters.

For this Comox Valley couple, the wonderful ‘do-over’ was an amazing experience which provided new images to treasure. “We would like to thank everyone for all their hard work in providing, creating and capturing new images and special memories for us. We are overjoyed with how you all did this for us. Thank you!”

SUBLIME CELEBRATIONS sublimecelebrations.comOPEN IMAGE PHOTOGRAPHY openimage.caKINGFISHER OCEANSIDE RESORT & SPA (♥) kingfisherspa.comWILD VALLEY FLOWERS wildvalleyflowers.comCAKEBREAD ARTISAN BAKERY cakebread.caRATTAN PLUS HOME & PATIO rattanplus.caSCORPIO’S HAIR SALON BY CORTNEYfacebook.com/scorpioshairsalonHOT CHOCOLATES hotchocolates.caEVOLVE LIGHTINGevolvelighting.caSANDALS BY ESME VELLACOTT

BEST LAID PLANS: A fabulous wedding day “do-over”

I DOs & PLEASE DON’T!s

I dos ...Do be upfront about your budget and expectations so that your caterer can prepare a proposal that will make you happy.Photo, this page, above, left (catering image): Curtis Pelletier Photography (curtispelletier.com)

...Do make sure proper licenses and insurance are in place especially if liquor is being served.

...Do decide between a set menu or a custom designed menu.Photo, this page, above, upper right (table scape): Kim Kalyn Photography (kimkalynphotography.com)

...Do be clear on your likes and dislikes. Don’t settle for beef if you really want chicken. Your caterer can make your edible vision work as long as you let them know what it is!

...Do keep track of your guest count – caterers plan for a few extra guests but not that many. Be sure your caterer has the right guest count at least ten days ahead.Photo, this page, above, lower right (pink table): Kim Kalyn Photography (kimkalynphotography.com)

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Catering Edition!Nicholas Waters, owner and chef of Toque Catering

(toquecatering.com), creates cuisine with exquisite flavor, irresistible

appearance and lingering pleasures. All of his ingredients are fresh, not

processed and wherever possible, locally produced using sustainable

practices.


DELGADO PHOTOGRAPHYdelgadophoto.ca | 250.751.3827

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Please don’t!s ...Don’t forget to be clear on dislikes so they don’t turn up on your wedding plate. Always provide allergy lists. The last thing your caterer wants is one of your guests keeling over from a food reaction – it would be bad for business and a terrible memory at your wedding!

...Don’t forget to over order and not under order for canape and cocktail reception. Never run out. Photo, directly right, this page (dessert on

white plate): Curtis Pelletier Photography

(curtispelletier.com)

...Don’t forget that the season will effect cuisine quality and price. Asparagus inDecember is not a good idea!Photo, far right, this page

(appetizers): Kim Kalyn Photography

(kimkalynphotography.com) ■

TRENDS, IDEAS & FAVOURITE THINGS brides will love

1. Custom made jewellery is a trend that is growing strong among brides who want to make a dramatic statement! This one-of-a-kind piece was created using Vintage Eisenburg Fur Clasps, circa 1930 by Bekah-Anne Designs (bekah-anne.com) in Parksville. Photo by Alana Kumar (ma-luxe.pro/alanakumar). 2. A gorgeous cake is a must. This year’s cake trends include metallic, detailed florals, dramatic designs and naked cakes! This image includes a cake by Coastal Cake Company (coastalcakecompany.com), photographed by McKinnon Photography (mckinnonphotography.com). 3. Vintage fashion is in high demand this season. Vintage can be created in many ways such as with the use of fabric sashes, hairpieces and bouquets designed by Blossom Beach ([email protected]) for The Bride’s Closet (♥) (thebridescloset.com) in Nanaimo. Pearl and jewelled centres are the highlight of these creations! Photo by Szymon Szymczakowski Photography (szymonphotography.com).

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JEWELLERY: Naturals Trilobite Designs

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The sun was shining and the excitement was high as contestants began to gather on September 29th at The Bay Centre (thebaycentre.ca) in Victoria for Race for the Ring 2014. Not only was a ring on the line but the Modern Bride Show

couple would be chosen as well. Veils were pinned on as Ann Louise Jewellers (♥) (annlouise.ca) was showing off the incredible ring that was going to be given away in just a few hours.

This year’s challenges created by island wedding professionals were both fun and

useful.... making mocktails, ringing church bells, creating a menu, identifying

flowers and knickers, tasting macaroons, cupcakes and canapes. And let’s not

forget throwing the bouquet and a slow dance in the Centre Court of The Bay

Centre thanks to Laura Jayne Earnshaw (laurajayneearnshaw.com)!

A special thank you to our sponsors Hudson’s Bay (♥), Home for the Honeymoon,

The Bay Centre, Modern Bride Show, Used Victoria and Ann Louise Jewellers (♥) .

Check out this year’s

challenge photos, a great

video by Paper Heart

Films (paperheartfilms.

ca) and wedding

professionals at

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victoria-race-for-the-

ring. ■

RACE RECAP: Race for the Ring 2014

PHOTOS: Paper Heart Films (www.paperheartfilms.ca)

It was all about collaboration as twenty-seven different Island wedding professionals planned and created the 2014 Awards held at the Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour Hotel (♥) (www.marriottvictoria.com) on October 22nd in their Pacific Ballroom.

The music of the Groove Diggers, Hiway Productions (♥) and Respighi String Quartet entertained guests as they enjoyed canapes by Toque Catering (www.toquecatering.com), Connoisseur Catering (www.cateringvictoria.com) and Marriott Victoria Catering. Cakes by by Ooh La La Cupcakes (♥) (www.oohlalacupcakes.ca) and Coastal Cake Company (www.coastalcakecompany.com) were served while guests voted for the best live bouquet and watched a slide show

featuring all submissions.

Décor provided by Details Special Event Planning and Décor (♥) (www.detailsbc.com) and Pedersen’s Event Rentals (www.pedersens.ca) created the dramatic backdrop for the winners as they received their awards. In addition, The Team at The Ring was featured on Go Island hosted by James Green on Shaw.

A big congratulations goes out to the incredibly talented wedding experts who took home awards this year...Best Accessory – Bekah-Anne DesignsBest Cake – Coastal Cake CompanyBest Candid – Sabrina Patrice PhotographyBest Décor – Bliss Gowns and Events (♥) Best Detail Shot – Julien Photography

Best Duo – Jennifer Jayde PhotographyBest Editorial – Sublime Celebrations with Kim Kalyn PhotographyBest Floral Design – Petal and Kettle Floral Boutique & Tea Co.Best Group Photo – Erin Wallis PhotographyBest Hairstyle – Sharon Rai Hair and Makeup ArtistryBest Indoor Venue – Inn at Laurel PointBest Makeup- Artistry by AlexaBest Outdoor Venue – Villa Marco Polo Inn (♥) Best Overall Photography – CB PhotographyBest Stationery – Tuktu Paper Co.Best Videographer – Cassie O’Neil CinematographyBest Wedding Planner – Fresh View EventsIndustry Award Winner – Fern & Leroy of The Bride’s Closet (♥) Live Bouquet Winner – FLEURtacious by Lynda Marie

VANCOUVER ISLAND WEDDING AWARDS 2014

SPONSORS:

Black Rock Oceanfront Resort (♥)

Blue Lily Event Planning

Bridal Exhibition

Bridal Experts

Details Special Event Planning &

Décor (♥)

Four Frames Photo Booth

Hiway Productions (♥)

Hudson’s Bay (♥)

Modern Bride

Parkside Victoria

Pedersens Rentals

SW Audio & Visual

Unsworth Vineyards

Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour (♥)


Let us bring the wedding of your dreams

to life.

Olivia Cross, owner/head planner

250.702.7389

www.LavishEngagements.ca

Into the BluePHOTOGRAPHY: Brawns Photography brawns.caGOWN: The Brides Closet (♥) thebridescloset.comFLORAL DESIGN:Petal and Kettle Floral Boutique & Tea Co. petalandkettle.comMAKE-UP: Beauty Mark facebook.com/MakeupbyJenessa


Secret Garden

PHOTOGRAPHY: Stan Novotny Photography novotnyphotography.caBRIDE & GROOM: Samantha & MikeHAIR & MAKE-UP: Jentri Esthetics and Hair Studio jentri.comFLOWERS: West Coast Classic Floral Design westcoastclassicfloral.com

GOWN: Bliss Gowns and Events bybliss.comTUXEDO: Black and Lee Tuxedo & Suits blackandlee.comLOCATION: Yellow Point Gardens yellowpointgardens.com


PHOTOGRAPHY: Kim Kalyn Photography kimkalynphotography.comJEWELLERY: Ann Louise Jewellers (♥) annlouise.caMAKE-UP ARTIST: Erin Bradley erinbradley.caHEIRLOOMS AND EXTRAS: Chintz & Company chintz.comHAIR STYLIST: Conscious Hair conscioushair.comMODEL: Coultish Management barbaracoultish.caMENSWEAR: Outlooks for Men (♥) outlooksformen.comCAKE: Passion For Cakes passionforcakes.comOTHER: Pedersen’s Event Rentals pedersens.caSHOES: She She Shoes shesheshoes.comEVENT PLANNER: Sublime Celebrations sublimecelebrations.comFLORAL DESIGNER: Tara McHugh Flora taramchughflora.comDRESS STORE: The White Peony thewhitepeony.comCULINARY: Toque Catering toquecatering.comINVITATION DESIGNER: Tuktu Paper Co tuktupaperco.comVENUE: Villa Marco Polo Inn (♥) villamarcopolo.com

A Romantic Interlude


PHOTOGRAPHY: Curtis Pelletier Photography curtispelletier.comDÉCOR:Details Event and Wedding Planning (♥) detailsbc.comJEWELLERY: Bekah-Anne Designsbekah-anne.com GOWN: Shades of White Bridal Fashions (♥) shadesofwhite.com HAIR: Autumn of ma-luxe (♥)ma-luxe.comMAKE-UP: Shayna of ma-luxe ma-luxe.comFLORAL DESIGN: FLEURtacious by Lynda Marielyndamarie.caVENUE AND CATERING: Union Club of British Columbia unionclub.comSHOOT DESIGN: Curtis Pelletier & Lynda Bull

Historic Beauty

SpringRomance


VENUE: Merridale Estate Cidery (♥) merridalecider.comPHOTOGRAPHY: Masika May Photography masikamayphotography.caGOWNS: The Brides Closet (♥) thebridescloset.comSHOOT COORDINATION: Blue Lily Event Planning bluelilyevents.comHAIR & MAKE-UP: Tasha Winters Hair & Makeup Artistry tashawinters.comMENSWEAR: Outlooks for Men, Duncan (♥) outlooksformen.comFLORAL DESIGN: Leaf & Petal Flower Studio leaf-petal.caINVITATION DESIGN: Open Invitation open-invitation.ca


VENUE: Poets Cove Resort and Spa (♥) poetscove.comPHOTOS: Vivid Photography vividphotography.caFLORAL DESIGN, DÉCOR & PURSE: Chintz & Company chintz.comGOWNS & ACCESSORIES: The Bride’s Closet (♥) thebridescloset.comHAIR AND MAKE-UP: Salon J Hair Studiossalonj.caSHOES: Hudson’s Bay (♥) by Ivanka Trump thebay.com MENSWEAR: Outlooks for Men (♥) outlooksformen.comSea Star Vineyards seastarvineyards.caCAKE:Ooh La La Cupcakes (♥) oohlalacupcakes.ca

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West Coast Inspiration


Continued...CAKE: Coastal Cake Company coastalcakecompany.comACCESSORIES: The Bride’s Closet (♥) thebridescloset.comVIDEOGRAPHY: On the Beach Tofino Wedding Videos tofinoweddingvideo.caBEHIND THE SCENES: Szymon Szymczakowski Photography szymonphotography.comSHOES: Emmy London emmyshoes.co.uk


Breathtaking views. Amazing waterfront venue. Lasting memories...forever starts at Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa®.

Let us show you what “perfect” means.

100 Harbour Road | Victoria, BC V9A 0G1 250-360-5900

deltavictoria.com

A WEDDING WON BY DANA & MICHAELDana & Michael were chosen from over 200 couples who entered the Ma-luxe Wedding Giveaway at the Modern Bride Show in Victoria. Amazing wedding professionals from all over Vancouver Island helped create Dana and Michael’s wedding day on May 24, 2014 which even included a beautiful website at

www.michaellovesdana.com.

CONCEPT & FACILITATION: Marion Groot, ma-luxe (♥) (ma-luxe.pro)PHOTOGRAPHY: Megan & Steve,Megan Edelman Photography (meganedelmanphotography.com) DÉCOR & EVENT DESIGN: Marika,Rock Paper Square (rockpapersquare.com)

REAL ESTATE & BUDGET CONSULTING:

Patricia Kiteke, Home For The Honeymoon

(homeforthehoneymoon.ca)

DAY OF COORDINATION:

The ma-luxe team (ma-luxe.pro)

VENUE: The Parkside Hotel & Spa

(parksidevictoria.com)

DÉCOR RENTALS: Josee Lalonde & The HOUSSE

(thehousse.com)

CATERING: Food For Thought Catering

(foodforthoughtcatering.net)

DESSERTS: Ruth & Dean Baked Goods

(ruthanddean.com)

MAKE-UP: Carly Flint, ma-luxe (ma-luxe.pro)

HAIR: Aly McRae, ma-luxe (ma-luxe.pro)

WEDDING DRESS: Très Chic Bridal Boutique

(treschicbridal.com)

DANA’S ACCESSORIES:

Bekah-Anne Designs (bekah-anne.com)

FLORAL DESIGN:

FLEURtacious by Lynda Marie (lyndamarie.ca)

LOGO | WEBSITE | MOTION PICTURE:

Dream, Create (dreamcreate.ca)

VINTAGE CAR RENTAL:

Amy Flint, ma-luxe (ma-luxe.pro)

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Do you look back on your own wedding and wonder, “What was I thinking?!!” Were you or one of your relatives an unfortunate victim of wedding fashion hell?

Enter your photo for the opportunity of winning a modern, professional photo shoot and a romantic night in Victoria!

Simply email your photo to [email protected] or post on Facebook at www.facebook.com/JLASociety. Look for more details at www.modernbrideshow.com which supports the Just Love Animals Society.

What you can win...• An overnight stay and breakfast at the Victoria Marriott Inner Harbour Hotel (♥) (www.marriottvictoria.com)

• A wedding photo shoot with Szymon Szymczakowski Photography (www.szymonphotography.com), professional hair design by Chatters (chatters.ca) and make-up by Hudson’s Bay (♥) (www.thebay.com) with limousine service by LA Limo (www.lalimo.ca) along with dinner in a leading restaurant.

PHOTO, right: Modern Bride

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Custom photography packages for intimate weddingsand elopements.

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RESPIGHI STRING QUARTET IN VICTORIA victoriamusiclessons.ca 250- 477-2117

A String Quartet can add a classy touch to

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warm ambiance as guests enter and has the

power to bring tears to your eyes. You will

find the perfect accompaniment to your

wedding in Respighi’s extensive, varied

library.

ADVERTISING FEATUREWedding Worthy Songs is a feature of The Wedding Ring Magazine that’s designed to give you an at-a-glance look at some of the amazing wedding musicians

& musical options to be found across Vancouver Island. From classical guitarists who play before, during and after your ceremony, to a live band for your

reception, these musicians can help create a soundtrack for your wedding day. Want more? Visit each musicians website for full details.

Wedding Worthy Sounds

THE GROOVE DIGGERS IN VICTORIAwww.weddingbandsvictoria.com250-896-0909

Groove Diggers can sing you down the aisle, play acoustic guitar for guests and rock your reception. They aim to have everyone movin’, groovin’ and having a great time at your wedding! Groove Diggers wants to work with you to personalize the band for your wedding reception. Its simple to add your personal touch through music.

MUSE DUOIN COWICHAN VALLEYwww.museduo.com 250-715-0430

Muse is a professional piano/cello duo based on southern Vancouver Island in the Cowichan Valley. They are available to provide atmosphere and beauty through music for your event. Their repertoire is wide and varied, and they would love to work with you to help select and to perform the pieces you love for that perfect touch.

BRIAN DESJARLAIS CLASSICAL GUITARISTIN VICTORIA www.briandesjarlais.com

Brian has been performing at wedding ceremonies for nearly a decade. Live music can add elegance and help create that perfect atmosphere before, during and after your ceremony. In addition to a large repertoire of traditional wedding music, Brian is more than willing to accommodate your requests.Photo courtesy of andreapaterson.com

Modern Bride

Dream to be differentVictoria’s most exclusive wedding show

1. PRINT PERSONALIZED LABELSShows are home to some of the best giveaways of the year. You

have the chance to win items such as honeymoon getaways and

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On your labels, include... • bride’s name • groom’s name •

wedding date • address & phone number • email address

2. PREPARE TO CARRY ONBe sure to bring a bag with a comfortable shoulder strap, a

backpack, or better yet, a bridal party (or the groom!) to help

carry things. You’ll be given countless brochures, gifts and

magazines and you don’t want to be left juggling them for

hours.

BRIDAL SHOW SURVIVAL TIPS!

BRIDAL SHOWFull list of bridal shows (updated year round!) can be found at The Wedding Ring Vancouver Island at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings ♥

VICTORIA BRIDAL EXHIBITION ♥January 18th, 201510:00am to 4:00pmPearkes Recreation Centre, Victoriabridalexhibition.ca

♥ THE WEDDING RING SPRING/SUMMER ISSUE RELEASE!

MODERN BRIDE SHOWFebruary 7th, 201510:00am to 6:00pmBay Centre Downtown Victoriamodernbrideshow.com

NANAIMO BRIDAL EXHIBITIONFebruary 8th, 201511:00am to 4:00pm Beban Park Social Centre, Nanaimobridalexhibition.ca

COURTENAY BRIDAL EXHIBITIONFebruary 22nd, 201511:00am to 3:00pmFlorence Filberg Centre, Courtenaybridalexhibition.ca

OLD HOUSE VILLAGE HOTEL & SPA 6TH ANNUAL WEDDING SHOWMarch 22nd, 2015 2:00pm-6:00pmOld House Village Hotel & Spa, Courtenay oldhousevillage.com/weddingshow

VICTORIA BRIDAL EXHIBITION September 13th, 201510:00am to 4:00pmPearkes Recreation Centre, Victoria bridalexhibition.ca

♥ THE WEDDING RING FALL/WINTER ISSUE RELEASE!

NANAIMO BRIDAL EXHIBITIONSeptember 20th, 201511:00am to 4:00pmBeban Park Social Centre, Nanaimobridalexhibition.ca

♥ RACE FOR THE RINGDate & Location TBAtheweddingring.ca/victoria-race-for-the-ring

COURTENAY BRIDAL EXHIBITIONOctober 4th, 201511:00am to 3:00pmFlorence Filberg Centre, Courtenaybridalexhibition.ca

** Show times and details are subject to change. Please check

applicable websites for updates prior to the show

Modern Bride

Dream to be differentVictoria’s most exclusive wedding show

Photo courtesy of www.kimkalynphotography.com

THE BUTCHART GARDENS (♥)IN VICTORIA butchartgardens.com [email protected]

The Spring Prelude indoor garden is a colourful and delightfully scented indoor garden perfect for intimate wedding ceremonies and a champagne reception.

Let the festivities continue with an elegant, charming dinner.

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings250-652-4422 | 1-866-652-4422 | UP TO 60 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING

ADVERTISING FEATURE

Wedding Worthy Venues is a feature of The Wedding Ring Magazine that’s designed to give you an at-a-glance look at some of the amazing wedding locations found in Vancouver Island. Browse the profiles for the basics such as capacity and bar options. Want more? Find everything from colour schemes to wedding menus, and package pricing by checking out reception hall reviews at TheWeddingRing.ca.

Wedding Worthy Venues

Photo courtesy of Sooke Harbour House

SOOKE HARBOUR HOUSE (♥)IN SOOKE [email protected]

Award-winning Sooke Harbour House is known as one of Canada’s most spectacular wedding venues. Located on Whiffen Spit Beach in Sooke, BC, this boutique hotel offers reception spaces, restaurant, spa and twenty eight luxury guest rooms. Sooke Harbour House not only offers luxury guest accommodations, it also offers some of West Coast’s finest cuisine, let the water be your “something blue” at your oceanside wedding.

Read full review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings1-800-889-9688 | FULL BAR SERVICE | ON-SITE CATERING

Photo courtesy of Delta Victoria Ocean Point Resort

DELTA VICTORIA OCEAN POINT RESORT & SPA (♥)IN VICTORIAdeltahotels.com/Hotels/Delta-Victoria-Ocean-Pointe-Resort-Spa [email protected]

Situated on Victoria’s breathtaking Inner Harbour, the newly renovated Delta Victoria Ocean Pointe Resort and Spa is just steps from downtown shopping, restaurants and attractions. Offering a modern waterfront setting known for unsurpassed guest service, exceptional dining, and full resort amenities. They will work together with you to ensure your event goes off without a hitch as well as host rehearsal dinners, bridal showers or post-wedding events.

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings1-888-890-3222 | UP TO 250 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING | FULL-SERVICE BAR | GUEST ACCOMODATIONS

Photo, left, courtesy of www.nicholetaylorphotography.com

ST. ANN’S ACADEMY (♥) IN VICTORIAstannsacademy.com | [email protected]

St. Ann’s Academy is the perfect historical setting for your wedding day. Exchange your vows in an interfaith 1858 Chapel, the lovely Novitiate Garden, or the rustic Orchard.

The surrounding park can play host to the ultimate tent reception or photography session.

250-953-8829 | UP TO 200 GUESTS | TWO INDOOR & THREE OUTDOOR VENUES AVAILABLE


Photo courtesy of www.curtispelletier.com

OAK BAY BEACH HOTEL (♥)IN [email protected] Elegant seaside accommodations, unique event spaces and a dedicated staff make the Oak Bay Beach Hotel the premier destination for your West Coast Victoria wedding, reception or other special event. Indulge in pampering treatments by the sea in your very own oceanfront oasis. Savour gourmet meals prepared from local ingredients with your guests, paired with choice wines, carefully selected by their in house sommelier.

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings250-598-4556 | 1-800-668-7758 | UP TO 150 GUESTS

Photo courtesy of Tigh-Na Mara Seaside Spa Resort and Conference Centre

TIGH-NA-MARA SEASIDE SPA RESORT AND CONFERENCE CENTREIN PARKSVILLEtigh-na-mara.com [email protected]

With the largest banquet resort facilities on the Island, Tigh-Na-Mara comfortably accommodates weddings of up to 250 guests. Our professionals sales and catering team will work with each couple to customize a wedding to suit your dreams and budget. From delicious plated dinners to sumptuous buffets - if you can imagine your dream wedding, together we will make it a reality. World famous Grotto Spa and incredible beach and ocean views will complete the experience.

250-248-1852 | UP TO 200 GUESTS | ON SITE CATERING | FULL-SERVICE BAR | GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS

Photo courtesy of www.derekford.com

PAINTER’S LODGE (♥)IN CAMPBELL RIVER, BCpainterslodge.com www.obmg.com/weddings

Celebrate your special day with a one-of-a-kind wedding. Have your ceremony on our beautiful grounds with stunning views of the Discover Passage and host your reception in our banquet rooms while your guests stay at the beautiful resort. On-site wedding coordinator and full service wedding packages for a stress free event.

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings1-800-662-7090 | UP TO 120 GUESTS | ON SITE CATERING | FULL-SERVICE BAR | GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS

Photo courtesy of The Oswego Hotel

THE OSWEGO HOTELIN [email protected]

Forget the ballroom bore, and opt for the boutique experience. With The Oswego Hotel you can celebrate with family and friends at the O Bistro and Lounge in a chic cosmopolitan setting.

When asked about their approach to weddings, the team at Oswego explains, “It is one of the most wonderful events of your life, and a reception at the stylish, modern Oswego Hotel will create unforgettable memories for you and your family and friends.”

250-294-7511 | FULL-BAR SERVICE | ON-SITE CATERING | WEDDINGS FROM 4 TO 90 GUESTS

Photo courtesy of Vancouver Island Conference Centre

VANCOUVER ISLAND CONFERENCE CENTREIN NANAIMO [email protected] The Vancouver Island Conference Centre offers magical ceremony, dinner and reception settings for every picture-perfect moment on your wedding day.

The team at Vancouver Island Conference Centre paint a picture of what you can expect; “Steal a kiss under hand-blown glass pendant lighting... sit down to West Coast cuisine at an exquisitely appointed table... waltz across the floor of the grand ballroom... The Vancouver Island Conference Centres’ professional planners can make it work on any budget.”

250-244-4050 | UP TO 1200 GUESTS | FULL BAR SERVICE | EXCLUSIVE ON-SITE CATERING

Photo courtesy of Maluxe Studios Inc.

MA-LUXE STUDIOS INC. (♥)IN VICTORIAma-luxe.pro [email protected]

A 4200 square foot white-wash of sunny, minimalist

luxury, the location at 1402 Broad Street in downtown

Victoria was originally built before 1910. Just a short

walk from Victoria’s beautiful inner harbor, ma-luxe

studios boasts massive hurricane windows, incredible

vintage skylights and white-on-white luxury décor -

specifically designed for weddings.

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings250-590-5051 | UP TO 120 GUESTS | ON SITE CATERING | FULL-SERVICE BAR


Photo courtesy: Best Western Premier Prestige Oceanfront Resort

THE BEST WESTERN® PREMIER PRESTIGE OCEANFRONT RESORT (♥) IN [email protected] ideal haven to celebrate, meet, connect, inspire or retreat in the Greater Victoria area. Located in the seaside community of Sooke on the southwestern tip of Vancouver Island, this world-class resort is the perfect choice for conferences, events and weddings. The Grand Ballroom, three salons, executive boardrooms, waterfront pavilion and outdoor courtyard terraces provide flexibility in accommodating all functions and banquets. Expert event planners, a spectactular catering department, and space for groups of any size.

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings250-642-0805 | INDOOR & OUTDOOR OPTIONS | UP TO 500 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING, SPA & DINING OPTIONS

Photo courtesy of Black Rock Resort

BLACK ROCK OCEANFRONT RESORT (♥)IN UCLUELETblackrockresort.com [email protected]

Designed with a deep respect for the land and sea, Black Rock’s innovative architecture – of rock, water, glass, steel, and wood – enhances and contrasts the Wild Pacific landscape. A relaxing, stimulating, and creative atmosphere for celebrating and connecting. With its awe-inspiring setting, oceanfront spaces, innovative catering and high-tech services, it’s a spectacular destination for brainstorming or celebrating life’s essential moments.

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings1-877-762-5011 | 4,200 SQUARE FEET | UP TO 140 GUESTS

Photo courtesy of www.erinwallis.com

CROWN ISLEIN COURTENAYcrownisle.com [email protected]

The Villas at Crown Isle offer the bridal party and wedding guests a luxurious refuge as well as the unique, 18-hole award winning championship golf course made available for your wedding party and visiting guests.

The resort is the ultimate location to host your wedding reception and their expert catering staff can tailor a menu suited to your day.

Your wedding at Crown Isle, with all its joyous excitement, is guaranteed to be an event with a distinctive style and warm memories to last a lifetime.

250-703-5033 | 1 -888-338-8439 | UP TO 160 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING

Photo courtesy of www.kimkalynphotography.com

THE FIRESIDE GRILLIN VICTORIAfiresidegrill.com [email protected]

This beautiful Tudor revival home surrounded by Garry oaks is the perfect setting for any wedding! The Fireside Grill can cater to small intimate gatherings in one of two private dining areas or up to 130 people in our grand hall. Along with their award winning chef and in-house Sommelier and Wedding Coordinator they will help design the perfect day from your menu and wine choices all the way to your décor needs to make this the day of your dreams.

250-479-1222 | UP TO 130 GUESTS | INDOOR & OUTDOOR OPTIONS | ON-SITE CATERING | FULL-SERVICE BAR

Photo courtesy of www.chrisboar.com

LONG BEACH LODGEIN TOFINO longbeachlodgeresort.com [email protected]

Exchange your vows with your toes in the sand, on the beachfront patio, or from the warmth of the Great Room, overlooking the wild Pacific Surf and expansive sandy beach of Cox Bay. Long Beach Lodge Resort specializes in intimate West Coast weddings of 2 to 50 people. With only one wedding booked per day, your dedicated event planner will provide one-on-one service and ensure a stress-free event and a day to remember. Keep it simple and choose one of our three wedding packages, or get creative… we are here it make your dreams come true! Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings250-725-2442 | 1-877-844-7873 | BEACHFRONT WEDDINGS UP TO 50 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING | ACCOMMODATIONS

Photo courtesy of www.curtispelletier.com

PARKSIDE VICTORIAparksidevictoria.com [email protected]

Parkside Victoria Resort & Spa is a boutique wedding and special events venue located across from historic St. Ann’s Academy.

The Parkside team of experienced professionals will customize Parkside’s uniquely designed ceremony and reception spaces to reflect the wedding of your dreams, anniversary celebration, and any other momentous occasion that calls for a beautiful atmosphere and reliable service.

250-590-1740 ext. 8186 | SPA FACILITIES | IN-TIMATE WEDDINGS | UP TO 100 GUESTS


Photo courtesy of The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa

THE WESTIN BEAR MOUNTAIN GOLF RESORT & SPA (♥) IN VICTORIA bearmountain.ca | [email protected]

The Westin Bear Mountain Golf Resort & Spa provides the perfect setting for your wedding day with breathtaking views. Choose from four different venues that provide intimate privacy to the large ballroom. Executive chefs will design your menu with you. You will enjoy the secluded luxury of a rural mountainside resort just minutes from downtown Victoria with a premium level of style, sophistication and elegance that will please the most discriminating of tastes. Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings250-391-7160 | 1-888-533-2327 | FROM 20-300 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING | SPA FACILITIES | GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS

Photo courtesy of www.thebestmen.com

VICTORIA MARRIOTT (♥)IN INNER HARBOUR marriottvictoria.com [email protected]

Making your wedding dreams come true and your planning a joy. The Marriott team is excited about every element – from the way the tables are set, to the moment you enter the room as bride and groom. Working closely with their wedding and event planners, you’ll choose from several customized wedding packages and services, which will make your planning easier and satisfy your every wish. From the rehearsal dinner to final farewell, Marriott wedding planning creates picture-perfect events.

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings250-480-3836 | 877-515-2148 | PACIFIC BALLROOM | TERRACE ROOMS | PATIO | UP TO 200 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING | GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS

Photo courtesy of Inn at Laurel Point

INN AT LAUREL POINTIN [email protected]

They’ll take the work and worry out of your wedding. Imagine your customized ceremony on their spectacular tented waterfront patio. Their exquisite Japanese Gardens will be the exclusive backdrop of your photos. You and your guests will enjoy elegant cocktails before heading into their stunning Terrace Ballroom and adjacent Spirit Room for a memorable reception. Your destination for affairs, from elopements to gala wedding events.

250-386-8721 | 1-800-663-7667 | UP TO 200 GUESTS | ON-SITE CATERING

Photo courtesy of www.erinwallis.com

APRIL POINT RESORT (♥)ON QUADRA ISLAND, BCaprilpoint.com | obmg.com/weddings

Celebrate by the ocean and under the trees at April Point Resort & Spa on Quadra Island. Offering full service wedding packages including accommodation, catering, set up, activities and an on-site coordinator – so you can simply relax and enjoy your special day. Have your wedding by the sea at the heart of Vancouver Island’s pristine coastline. Our Aveda Spa has been created with the intention of offering a sacred space to foster life giving rituals. Sunset cruises among the Discover Islands available.

Read review at theweddingring.ca/vancouver-island-weddings1 -800-662-7090 | UP TO 60 GUESTS | ON SITE CATERING | FULL-SERVICE BAR | GUEST ACCOMMODATIONS

Photo courtesy of Poet’s Cove Resort & Spa

POETS COVE RESORT & SPA (♥)IN BEDWELL HARBOUR ON PENDER ISLANDpoetscove.com | [email protected]

The ideal West Coast wedding venue for your ceremony, reception, elopement, honeymoon or special event. Tucked away in Bedwell Harbour on Pender Island, British Columbia, Poets Cove offers a variety of experiences set in the midst of incredible natural beauty. Whether you want a sophisticated affair in the Seaglass Ballroom, or a small intimate ceremony at a cottage overlooking the sea, Poets Cove can cater to your needs.

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LOCATION LOCATION

LOCATION... Whether you

host your wedding day on

Vancouver Island or in the

surrounding area - whether

it be in an ancient castle,

a beach beneath the stars,

or a cider mill - is a decision

guaranteed to play an integral

role in the overall style and at-

mosphere of your fairytale

day. Choose the venue

that’s truly perfect for you.

LOCATION LOCATION

LOCATION... When you

host your wedding day in the

Vancouver Island area - whether

it be in an ancient castle,

on a beach beneath the

stars, or in a cider mill -

venue choice is a decision

that is guaranteed to play an

integral role in the overall style

and atmosphere of your fairytale

day. Choose the venue

that’s truly perfect for you.


Enamelled cast iron cookware, Le Creuset

Red velvet curtains in an old vintage theatre,

Those were the details they wanted to feature.

Kerry and Dylan make lots of flambés,

Just one of the reasons they love Le Creuset.

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The Wedding Ring VANCOUVER ISLAND Spring Summer 2015

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