Bridal Fashion and Trends on Film

Bride stands in allwy with sunshine behind her

 Bridal Fashion and Trends on Film…it begins with Fern of The Bride’s Closet missing the live style shows she would usually hold at the Island’s wedding shows. How could she fill this void? (SPOILER: see below!) Fern decided to gather her models (in a socially distanced way, of course!!) and video a fashion show in […]

Romantic Black Lace + Dramatic Floral

Pink peonies, eucalyptus and fern on black plates on wedding reception table by Thrifty Foods

 Romantic Black Lace and Dramatic Floral showcase hints of gold and a gorgeous cake!  Olivia, of Lavish Engagements, was inspired by an out of this world black lace gown at The Bride’s Closet. She teamed up with Thrifty Foods Comox to showcase this beauty with lush yet bold floral design and wedding cake. The bride […]

Charming Farm Celebration at Bird’s Eye Cove

White wedding cake with pink, purple and white roses, peonies and anemones on dessert trolley

 Charming Farm Celebration is filled with stunning colour combos, beyond adorable children and a farm filled with love and charm. Blue Lily Event Planning works with Bird’s Eye Cove Farm couples and so she was full to the brim with ideas about this venue and how to show off it’s best qualities (and animals!). Her […]

Vancouver Island Wedding Awards 2019

Vancouver Island Wedding Awards waiting to be given to the winners at Mary Winspear Centre by Dave Delgado Photography

 The Vancouver Island Wedding Awards, hosted by the Vancouver Island Wedding Industry Association, returned to its roots with this year’s Gala on Feb 28th, 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 […]

Courtenay Dream Wedding Show

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Courtenay Dream Wedding Show  We’d love to have you visit our Spring Dream Wedding Show at Florence Filberg Centre Courtenay BC.  Come spend the day meeting with wedding enthusiasts, check out the on stage presentations, fashion shows, and take in the samples, freebies and fun! Wedding Planning Starts Here!! Date: February 23, 2020 Time: 11:00 […]

The Maggie Sottero Barefoot Bride Sessions

The Maggie Sottero Barefoot Bride Session West Coast Weddings Magazine Vancouver Island

 Barefoot bride, Autumn,  has a fascinating gown story. She found a photo of a Maggie Sottero on Pinterest and sent it to her mother and aunt via text with the caption ‘my dream dress’! She and her family did not think it would be possible to find it on Vancouver Island and began searching online. […]

Going Above and Beyond for the Perfect After Wedding Photography

The Perfect After Wedding Session West Coast Weddings Magazine Vancouver Island

 Trend Alert: The After Wedding Photography Couples are beginning to plan romantic after wedding photo sessions. They are anywhere from a few days to a few months after their wedding.  Sessions can be as formal or as relaxed as the couple wish but one thing will be missing.  The stress of the wedding day! There […]

A Dreamy Bohemian Romance

Dreamy Bohemian Romance West Coast Weddings Magazine Maggie Sottero

 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 […]

Watercolour Fiesta Wedding Inspiration

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It’s lovely to see such bright colours in this wedding editorial wonderfully captured by photographer Julie Jagt and designed by Sublime Celebrations.

Urban Romance at The Guild

Urban Romance West Coast Weddings Magazine Vancouver Island

Romantic atmosphere fills every photo in this dramatic inspirational shoot! Rich colours and traditional lace were the backdrop to a casual mix of beauty and urban chic.