Real Destination Weddings - Melbourne
Jessica and Yosi's Classic White and Jewish Melbourne Wedding - March 8th, 2017
The couple have been inseparable since they met in 2008 and celebrated with their nearest and dearest at the timeless and traditional River Room at Crown in Melbourne. on for all of the guests!
Jessica and Yosi's Classic White and Jewish Melbourne Wedding - March 8th, 2017
The couple have been inseparable since they met in 2008 and celebrated with their nearest and dearest at the timeless and traditional River Room at Crown in Melbourne. The special day included ballet slippers for all of the ladies, a scotch and cigar table for the gentlemen and Latin dancers who came in to put on a performance and limbo competition for all of the guests!
Contributed by:
Dress: Maggie Sottero from Raffaele Ciuca http://www.raffaeleciuca.com.au/
Makeup:Make-up by Tara Melbourne
Hair:Transforma Health & Beauty
Bridesmaids Dresses:Forever New
Grooms Suit: Twelve Tailors
Photographer: Field of Vision Photography http://www.fovphoto.com.au/
Stationery: Adorn Invitations http://adorninvitations.com/
Food: Crown
Flowers: Flos Florum Malvern http://www.flosflorum.com.au/
Ceremony Venue: J.F.Kennedy Memorial – Treasury Gardens
Reception Venue: River Room, Crown Casino
Latin Dancers: Katumba
DJ: Daniel Velardo http://www.djdanielvelardo.com.au/
Band: Distinction
Harpist (Ceremony): Alannah Guthrie-Jones
Pianist (Canape’s): Ballint – Encore Entertainment
Celebrant: Alan Jacobs
Videographer: Jason Hodge Films http://jasonhodgefilms.com.au/
Photo booth: Shutter Photo booth
Ceremony Marquees & Furniture: The Wedding Zone http://www.theweddingzone.com.au/
Next day edit video: https://vimeo.com/121836138/
Real Destination Weddings - Mauritius
Pascale & Jean-Marc Wedding - August 10th, 2016 in Mauritius
The couple met in 1998 and despite irrefutable chemistry, nothing happened until 10 years later when social media brought them back into each other's lives. From there, things moved fairly quickly.
Emily, their beautiful daughter, was born 3 years ago and that's what encouraged them to plan their religious wedding ceremony. Pascale was dressed in a stunning Leah Da Gloria custom made gown after falling in love with her modern and magical designs
Pascale & Jean-Marc Wedding - August 10th, 2016 in Mauritius
The couple met in 1998 and despite irrefutable chemistry, nothing happened until 10 years later when social media brought them back into each other's lives. From there, things moved fairly quickly.
Emily, their beautiful daughter, was born 3 years ago and that's what encouraged them to plan their religious wedding ceremony. Pascale was dressed in a stunning Leah Da Gloria custom made gown after falling in love with her modern and magical designs.
The style the couple envisioned was something glamorous – a wedding surrounded by lace, a color palette of blush, ivory and gold and peonies that had to be specially imported from Holland!
Sadly, Jean-Marc's dad passed away 6 weeks before the wedding and it didn't feel right to go ahead with the firework display but in the end, it turned out to be the highlight of the night.
Contributed by:
- Dress: Leah Da Gloria https://www.leahdagloria.com/
- Makeup: Valérie Lee make up www.valerie-lee-makeup.com
- Hair: Sasha Coiffure
- Shoes: Badgley Mischka
- Bridesmaids Dresses: Forever New
- Groom's Suit: Germanicos Bespoke Tailors
- Wedding Rings: Tiffany & Co
- Accessories: Love On Jewellery loveonjewellery.com.au
- Photographer: Backlight Studio www.backlight.mu
- Stationery: Adorn Invitations https://www.adorninvitations.com
- Cake: Lexia Delices – Cake & Wedding Designer
- Cake topper: Glistening Occasions
- Food: Citronella Restaurant, Sugar Beach Golf & Spa Resort, Mauritius
- Flowers: Le Lys Doré http://www.lelysdore.mu/
- Ceremony Venue: Notre Dames des Anges Catholic Church
- Pre-wedding reception: Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius
- Wedding Reception: Sugar Beach Golf & Spa Resort, Mauritius http://www.sugarbeachresort.com/en/
Because We Love You, Mom
Mother's play a huge role in our lives. We see the tears of joys in all our Mother's of the Brides so today, I share a few of my personal favorite ideas to make this Mother's Day a tad bit more special for your Mom.
Mother's Day is just around the corner and Mother's play an incredibly special part in our lives and definitely in the weddings we plan. This weekend, do something special for your Mother and here are a few things I picked out to help you get started.
Breakfast in Bed
source: candystore.com
This breakfast in bed idea is sure to bring a smile to Mom's face. Things you'll need:
- Pancake batter & heart shape cutter
- Pancake syrup
- Fruits
- Muffins
- Donut
- LOTS OF LOVE
All of Mom's favorites, in a jar.
source: http://diyjoy.com/diy-mothers-day-gift-ideas
For the Mom who likes to cook, technically.
Put all of Mom's favorite things in a jar and give a gift full of love and thought.
source: http://www.theidearoom.net/diy-ipad-holder
Because she adds fragrance to our lives
This is one neat and crafty idea for the modern Mom who loves to cook. How amazing would this gift be!
source: Vera Wang, Embrace Collection
I saved our favorite gift for last. Vera Wang's Embrace Collection is just perfect for Mom for everyday use.
But, at the end of the day, the perfect gift for Mom is that her children visit her often, give her lots hugs and kisses, call her daily, raid her refrigerator and show her what a fine young man or lady she's raised.
I hope you enjoyed some of these picks! Share your gift ideas for a chance to win a $50 Visa Giftcard! Winners will be drawn on Mother's Day by my Mom and posted on our Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/soiree_vancouver/
Colourful Accessories - A Twist to Tradition
Why not use a bit of colour?
What goes through a bride's mind when she hears the following word: Traditional? Most people think of classic whites, neutral tones or perhaps hints of metallics. As the world is progressing, more women are straying from the norm and venturing out into the abyss of color.
Hot pinks, deep reds, sassy blues are all making appearances in weddings. Each bride has her own unique taste of color and personality. Adding a bit of magic to her special day. The following is a sampling of shoes and purses that can be used to add some spice to the wedding day. There is a myriad of shades in the color world and below is but a taste.
Shoes
Hot Pink - For the bride that inspires a sensual love. It exudes a passionate and playful flair.
Deep Red - The bride who is a bit more sophisticated, controlled and gives a great deal of thought into her life.
Sassy Blue - Conservative, cool, calm and collected. The bride that loves to own her life in a responsible manner.
Majestic Purple - The color of mysticism and royalty. For the bride that is old-fashioned but powerful in her right.
Zesty Green - Spring green is the Pantone color of the year! Ever growing, youthful, abundant and peaceful. Brides who adorn this never grow old.
Purses
Royal Blue - A shade of blue will add a touch of electric brightness. Whether it be azure, teal, or cobalt.
Classic Pink - Pink is the color of love and you can never grow wrong with this traditional choice. Bright yet comforting.
Golden Yellow - Yellow being the color of the sunshine, it inspires new ideas and adds an alertness to the tone.
Guest post by Raj Bee
Boudoir Photos - The "Must" Wedding Trend
Bridal Boudoir is the hottest trend in the wedding scene and makes for a great wedding gift. Have you considered a Bridal Boudoir Session? We have some tips and a few amazing vendors to choose from for your bridal boudoir dream shoot.
Boudoir photography. When one hears the word, one thinks of classic lingerie apparel and perhaps the occasional touch of old Hollywood glam. For the modern bride, there is nothing more empowering and vulnerable than the boudoir session. At first, you might feel the essence of the woman, empowered by her own body with no fear or regret. On the other, the sheer vulnerability of the focused camera lens in an intimate setting.
Boudoir photography sessions are the latest craze in adding a special touch to the biggest day and memento for the groom. A token of appreciation and love. Something just for him. Something personal. Makes it all that more satisfying in receiving it.
There are fabulous studios in the Lower Mainland where you can book your sessions. Before we get into that, let's see what preparatory measures must be in place before taking your place in front of the lens.
Items to Bring:
Lace - Anything with lace on or around it. Gives it a feminine and alluring appeal. The more variety of lingerie sets the better.
Jewelry - Pearls, diamonds, necklaces, chokers, earrings. The look you feel most sexy and comfortable in. Always bring the item that makes you look and feel your best.
Heels - Bring your favorite and slinkiest pair of heels. Different colors are welcomed as long as they coordinate with the sets.
A few days before the shoot, make sure you are squeaky clean and salon prepped. Waxing, manicures, hair cut and styled. Whatever you need to do in the beauty parlor to prep for the best photo shoot of your life. Having a clean face and hair is mandatory as you will be getting your hair and makeup done professionally.
Places to Shop:
Agent Provocateur
La Perla
Victoria's Secret
La Senza
Online Boutiques
Top 3 in the Lower Mainland:
Lux Portraiture - https://luxportraits.ca/
Gloss Boudoir - http://glossboudoir.com/
Chelsey Luren - https://chelseyluren.com/
Of course, there are many others and do your research and book a session with the photographer that you feel a connection with. Happy hunting!
Guest post by Raj Bee
10 Romantic and Creative Wedding Ceremony Ideas to Choose From
A blog on 10 chosen wedding ideas that can make your ceremony as romantic and creative as you’ve always imagined it to be.
However grandiose and stylish, a wedding always comes down to that fleeting, yet unforgettable little moment in which the couple finally ties the knot. Saying “I Do” in front of their loved ones in a creative setting and a romantic ambiance is what every lovebird dreams about. Even if there’s a wedding tradition or a ritual that has to be honored, these 10 fairy-tale ideas will make your ceremony one to remember.
1. Twinkling Lights
Whether you’re planning to marry in the snow-coated castle or to spend an entire day under the clear summer sky, twinkling lights are always a majestic idea. You can hang them from the ceiling or let them fall down loosely from the trees, and they’ll still dazzle your guests and keep them spellbound the entire night.
2. Ceremony Arch
You’ll want all eyes to be fixed on you, so why not create a flamboyant focal point to make your ceremony even more theatrical? Ceremony arches are typically made with flowers, but you can get creative and design them with branches, curtains and lanterns as well. Whatever you choose, make it imposing, since your celebration of love deserves nothing less.
3. Swaying Flowers
Every day is a good day for picking flowers, but there’s something about weddings that make blossoms truly symbolic. There’s no romantic ceremony without a couple of rose petals here and there, and you can choose to make them a leitmotif of an entire fiesta. Hang them from the ceiling, scatter them down the aisle and tie them to the chairs – be they spring bloomers or summer bouquets, a dreamy atmosphere is impossible without flowers.
4. Under the Treetops
For each season of the year, a clearing in the woods is a fanciful spot to say your vows in. Tuck in under the treetops, throw around wooden benches instead of chairs and make a gossamer web from Christmas lights. You won’t be needing much but nature’s simple wonders, so be sure to find a groove with old, tall evergreens that are majestic and lush even in the winter.
5. The Enchanting Garden
Combine dark wood with profuse greenery and satin white decorations. There’s one enchanting secret garden hiding behind every corner, but you need to look hard and light it up with candles so that others can find it too. Candles in lanterns are one of the simplest, yet most romantic wedding ceremony adornments and they shed a warm, delightfully flickering light.
6. Sandy Vows
Then again, you can replace candles for torches and have them erected all along the coastline. Beach weddings are wonderful even in the night, and this theme allows you to actually tie a fisherman’s knot to make your bond official and super-tight. Walk barefoot down the aisle, enjoy the warm summer breeze in your hair and have the first wedding dance under the blinking stars.
7. Surrounded by Love
Whichever wedding theme you eventually choose, think about rearranging guest seats in a circular pattern. Such a layout will put you in the very middle of the circle and make you a centerpiece to behold. This way, you’ll be literally surrounded by your loved ones, and your ceremony will have a more intimate ambiance.
8. A Loyal Ring Carrier
Already have a furry little bundle of joy that you take care of together? Plenty of couples choose their dogs instead of a traditional ring carrier, so you might want to consider training yours for this very responsible duty. You’ll have your best and most loyal friend right by your side, and once done the wedding video editing, you’ll find that there was no dry eye in the crowd.
9. Doves Release
Alternately, you can choose the old-fashion approach, and release two white doves after the first kiss. They symbolize blessings, prosperity, and peace, and are a perfect symbolic beginning of a long and fruitful marriage. Although somewhat overdone, this tradition is still every bit as romantic and wondrous as it always has been.
10. United Sides
Finally, have your bride’s and groom’s sides united. A wedding day is all about the consolidation of two families into one, so there’s no reason for keeping your guests separated. In case they get a bit puzzled by this new layout, put a sign that explains your intention. They’ll surely be honored and wonder why wedding ceremonies haven’t always been arranged in such a fashion.
When it comes to the most important part of every nuptial celebration, wedding themes are only general guidelines that you can choose to follow in entirety or use as inspiration for your own original plan. Be your own, stay romantic and accept our sincere congratulations!
Guest post by Helen Clark
Post Valentine's peonies
We hope your Valentine's Day was packed full of love and all things pink, floral, and sweet. Who else is experiencing that post-Valentine bliss? We sure are! Best weekend ever.
We hope your Valentine's Day was packed full of love and all things pink, floral, and sweet. Who else is experiencing that post-Valentine bliss? We sure are! Best weekend ever.
When we think Valentine's Day we think beautiful roses, and this year we saw so much of just that! Glowing couples walking downtown hand in hand with beautiful roses. Surprising? No. Stunning? Absolutely! But what we were surprised about, however, were the amount of perfect pink peonies circulating the streets of Vancouver on Valentine's Day (Especially since we here in Canada are definitely not in the midst of peony season). This unexpected, gorgeous sight got us oh so excited for spring time weddings featuring these flawless florals and we couldn't wait to share a moodboard with you all to get you inspired to implement some peonies into your own wedding!
So without further adieu, prepare to fall in love with the peony. One flower, nine ways. Enjoy! xo
Craving more inspo? Simply click through the photos to be brought to their original sources where they are featured amongst even more floral goodness. Hello, beauty overload.
Luwam weds Del
1000 guests and a 2 day celebration is just the beginning of this love story.
On August 31, 2013, our couple - Luwam and Del joined each other in holy matrimony. They had 1000 guests and a group of women who cooked all the meals for the two days of festivities at a community center. Bollywood Banquet Hall was decorated with ceiling lanterns, orchids, and a scheme of purple, silver, and crystal themed decor. As our groom said - the theme is bling. CTV's W5 covered this wedding. Here are some pictures of their big day. View the coverage on CTV.
To give this massive space a cozy feeling, we put up lanterns in the ceiling above the tables where the lower centerpieces (fresh flowers) were placed. Tall candelabras were one of the centerpieces used (with real candles) and the third type of centerpiece was a cluster of floating candle cylinders surrounding a tall one with a submerged orchid.
Having some color was important to our bride and her family but they didn't want too much color. Some members wanted less "bling" while the bride wanted lots. To balance everyone's desires we surrounded the cylinder clusters (above) and the candelabra centerpieces (below) with a sequinned purple material. This comprised of a dash of color and hint of bling - just the perfect compromise to keep everyone happy!
This was truly one of our most unique weddings. Not only did our couple need a space that could accommodate 1000 guests and their unique request of bringing outside food but they also had to make room on a smaller sized stage for 13 people at the head table. Traditionally, in an Eritrean wedding, the bride and groom are treated like King and Queen and are elevated from the rest of the party. The bride's family arranged for a custom stage to be built on top of the hall's stage to accommodate this awesome tradition. The bride and group (along with the maid of honor and best man) were placed higher than the rest of the guests. So royal (with the princess skirting and all!).
Dream team:
Venue: Bollywood Banquet Hall
Decor & Design: The Soirée Company
Photos: Tomasz Wagner
VIBC Storyteller's Gala
Celebrity chef, elite class of attendees, this event was no short of a work of art. This was the VIBC Storyteller's gala.
Today we take you back in time to the event that started it all. A non-profit fundraiser for an organization that gives the Lower Mainland a wealth of entertainment.
This fundraiser was held for an elite class of sponsors. The color pallette was teal, purple, cream and gold. The perfect colors for a modern Indian event.
The entrance was dressed with a teal tablecloth and a peacock focal piece with purple uplighting.
The Silent auction room boasted of a large metal vase surrounded by brass elephants in the centre with the silent auction items circling it.
The dining hall had cream and gold tablecloths, dark henna green wrap chair covers, gold candelabras with ostrich feathers, paisley print gobo lighting on the focal wall and purple uplighting throughout the room.
But the best part of the evening was the scrumptious food served by none other than the phenomenal Vikram Vij.
Dream Team
Photographer: Gurk Bains, Photographer
Venue: Museum of Vancouver
Dinner: Vikram Vij
Décor: Raymon's Decor
Design: The Soirée Company
Whistler is just oozing love!
A girlfriends' getaway turns into a magical and unforgettable moment of this lucky lady's life.
A flashmob, a sunny day, and the serene beauty of Whistler. What do you get when you put all this together? The most romantic proposal we have ever seen!
When Sofie Obermüller was having a girls getaway with some friends last week, she had no idea that she would get the surprise of her life. Her boyfriend, Jared Lekkas (now fiancé) secretly organized a Lion-King style flashmob proposal and popped the question to “Marry Me Baby” by Krista Siegfrids.
While the world is busy watching the video, we are busy thinking of how this couple's wedding will look!
We think a safari theme should be incorporated into the wedding somehow. What are your thoughts?