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A Rustic Wedding with Butterfly Details In Belwood, Ontario

Posted May 11th, 2012 | 9:00 am | By Angela Rotundo | 2 Comments

Christine Williams and Christian Mahsthedt, August 20, 2011, Belwood, Ontario.

Photography courtesy of Lynn Ismael-Bennett of PinkBliss (www.pinkbliss.ca).

Vendors
Ceremony location: St. John’s United Church
Reception location: Hampton Barn
Dress: Pronovias from Taylor’s Bridal
Groom’s tux: Maxwell’s Clothiers
Bridal party attire: Sears
Hair: Voila Salon & Spa
Makeup: DIY
Cake: Cupcakes provided by Sobey’s
Caterer: Grand River Caterers
Favours: DIY
Flowers: DIY, provided by Sobey’s and St. Jacob’s Farmers Market
Stationery: DIY, supplies purchased at The Scrapping Turtle

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A Chic, Modern Wedding in Vancouver, British Columbia

Posted May 10th, 2012 | 9:00 am | By Angela Rotundo | No Comments

Vivian Wan Hang Btalha and Christopher Ross Batalha, September 4, 2011, Vancouver, British Columbia.

Photography courtesy of Jaylena Photography (www.jaylena.com).

Vendors
Ceremony location: The Celebration Pavilion at Queen Elizabeth Park
Reception location: The Law Courts Inn
Wedding Planners: Carissa Boudreau (604-910-3135)
Dress: Lisa’s Bridal
Groom’s tux: The Tux Store
Bridal party attire: Custom made by Lily (604-435-8653)
Hair: Brendan Hopwood
Makeup: Done by bridesmaid Olivia Lam
Music: David Fong (dmw.fong@gmail.com)
Cake: Maurice – private baker (604-515-1907)
Caterer: The Law Courts Inn
Flowers: Flower Expressions
Stationery: DIY by the bride

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An Elegant Wedding in Fredericton

Posted May 9th, 2012 | 9:00 am | By Bailey Spagat | No Comments

Meagan Henheffer and Michael Henheffer, October 8, 2011, Fredericton, New Brunswick.

Photography courtesy of Julie A. Whitlock Photography, (www.julieawhitlock.com).

Vendors
Ceremony location: Holy Family Church
Reception location: Wu Centre at the University of New Brunswick
Dress: Alfred Sung from Lockhart’s Bridal Salon
Groom’s tux: Calvin Klein
Bridal party attire: Butterick pattern
Hair: Avalon Salon Spa
Makeup: Made You Blush
Music: Marc Pepin DJ Services
Cake: Amanda McKenna from Pure Indulgence
Caterer: Wu Centre at the University of New Brunswick
Favours: DIY gift bags with M&Ms
Flowers: Fredericton Co-Op
Stationery: You’re Invited

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A Beautiful Destination Wedding in Hawaii

Posted May 8th, 2012 | 9:00 am | By Angela Rotundo | No Comments

Donalyn Jamie Raffan and Daniel Clifford Stein, December 29, 2011, Maui, Hawaii.

Photography courtesy of Meg Courtney Photography (www.megcourtneyphotography.com).

Vendors
Ceremony location: Maken Beach and Golf Resort
Reception location: Wailea Beach Marriott Resort & Spa
Wedding planners: Jayanne Jeffreys from A Paradise Dream Wedding
Dress: Pronovias from Bliss Bridal
Groom’s tux: Volcom Stone from Attridge Ski and Board
Bridal party attire: Le Chateau
Hair: DIY by bride
Makeup: DIY by bride
Music: Te Au Moana Luau
Caterer: Te Au Moana Luau
Flowers: A Paradise Dream Wedding
Stationery: DIY invitations using scrapbook material

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A Pretty Pink Wedding in Chambly, Quebec

Posted May 7th, 2012 | 9:00 am | By Angela Rotundo | No Comments

Eve Gélineau and Benoit Fortier, September 24, 2011, Chambly, Quebec.

Photography courtesy of Stéphanie of LachancePhoto (www.lachancephoto.com).

Vendors
Ceremony location: Église St-Joseph de Chambly
Reception location: Restaurant Au Coin de la Baie
Dress: La Belle Mariée Longueuil
Groom’s tux: Chez L’entrepot du Tuxedo
Hair: Tourbillon Coiffure
Makeup: Tourbillon Coiffure
Music: A1 DJ Production
Cake: Les Gourmandises de Sophie
Caterer: Restaurant Au Coin de la Baie
Favours: A photo of the bride and groom from their engagement shoot
Flowers: La Cité des Roses

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An Elegant Wedding in Ottawa

Posted May 4th, 2012 | 9:00 am | By Angela Rotundo | No Comments

Jennifer and Chahine El Chaar, July 9, 2011, Ottawa, Ontario.

Photography courtesy of Kathi Robertson Weddings and Mike Lupine (kathirobertsonweddings.com).

Vendors
Ceremony location: St. Elias Antiochian Cathedral
Reception location: St. Elias Banquet Centre
Dress: David McCaffrey from McCaffrey Haute Couture
Groom’s tux: Ralph Lauren from Sam Feldburg Morris Formal Wear
Bridal party attire: Merry Marry Boutique
Hair and makeup: Starz Hair Salon & Spa by Elio
Music: In Touch Media
Cake: Cakeland Creations
Caterer: St. Elias Banquet Centre
Stationery: Canadian Wedding Treasures

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A Baseball-Themed Wedding in Surrey, British Columbia

Posted May 3rd, 2012 | 9:00 am | By Angela Rotundo | No Comments

Dani Izatt and April Wolsynuk, October 1, 2011, Surrey, British Columbia.

Photography courtesy of Damara Moe Photography (www.damaramoeblog.com).

Vendors
Ceremony location: Sullivan Baseball Fields
Reception location: Sullivan Hall
Bride’s dress: David’s Bridal
Bride’s tux: Avenue
Bridal party attire: David’s Bridal
Hair: Katie Sleek
Makeup: Katie Sleek
Music: Alex Willey Band
Cake: Wedding gift from coach
Caterer: Ocean West Catering
Favours: Donations to family friend’s scholarship fund
Flowers: Maple Ridge Florist
Stationery: Wedding Paper Divas

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An Elegant West Coast Wedding

Posted May 2nd, 2012 | 9:00 am | By Angela Rotundo | No Comments

Emery and Jesse Truscott, September 24 2011, South Pender Island, British Columbia

Photography courtesy of Kim Kalyn Photography (kimkalynphotography.com)

Vendors
Ceremony and reception location: Poet’s Cove Resort & Spa
Wedding Planners: Sandy Gibson of Details Special Event Planning and Decor
Dress: Pronovias from Blush Bridal Boutique
Groom’s tux: Black and Lee
Bridal party attire: Ann Taylor
Hair: Hope Bay Salon (250-629-6911)
Makeup: Veronica Price (maid of honour)
Music: Geoffrey Lundrom (hourglundstrom@gmail.com) and DJ Soma (reception)
Cake: Bailey Washbrook
Caterer: Poet’s Cove Resort & Spa
Favours: Favour Warehouse
Flowers: Poppies Floral Art
Stationery: DIY with help from Michael’s craft store