Confession: I'm not one of those girls who grew up dreaming of her wedding and fantasizing about poufy dresses, diamond rings, and floral arrangements. I tell people all the time that my wedding can go one of two ways: a traditional Chinese affair with a banquet dinner, or an elopement to a beautiful beach somewhere, followed by a huge 27-course meal and dance party when the groom and I go home (all the guests for that party will go home with miniature bottles of Pepto Bismol as party favours). Be that as it may, even I found myself ooh-ing and aah-ing over the exhibitors and shows at the Creme de la Creme wedding showcase, which took place on Sunday at the Four Seasons Hotel. Brides-to-be and their posses sampled desserts and hors d'oeuvres from caterers and chefs, enjoyed fashion shows and burlesque performances, and checked out wares and services from local businesses. Here's a look at the event in photos.
Yaletown's lash queen Joyce Cajucom was present representing Noir Lash Lounge, one of the go-to places in Vancouver for lash extensions. Joyce's top tips for brides-to-be? "Definitely go for a trial run before your wedding, and have the extensions done for your makeup consultation so that you see how everything looks together."
Lord's Shoes caught my eye with their creative display combining cake and accessories. Store owner Jacqueline Noland goes on frequent buying trips abroad to find little-known international names and quality shoes. They also stock shoes by well-known labels such as Betsey Johnson and L.A.M.B.
JK Models founder Jennifer Koning was present to support her models as they worked the bridal runway. Here she is with one of her models, Kelsey, at the Bisou Bridal exhibit booth.
This was one of many beautiful floral arrangements by Granville Island Florist. I love the use of orange and the upside-down tulips!
One of the gowns from Blush Bridal
I hope that model is standing on a box or she is the tallest woman in the world!
ReplyDeleteHehe I love attending weddings, but planning your own is pretty stressful stuff! I never dreamed of what my wedding would be like. The only thing I didn't want to skip on was great food. ;) Either of those options sounds good to me.
ReplyDeleteI love everything about weddings...I would love to make it my business to be involved with them!
ReplyDeletecool photos! i wish i was there to take a picture with all those cupcakes ^ ^
ReplyDeletehonestly i never dreamt about a poufy dress either or anything fancy... i started dreaming after the engagement and then after looking at the finances, my dreams were cut short lol..
btw, wat camera did u use to take those pics?
ReplyDeleteI want another wedding!! Sigh.
ReplyDeleteThis makes me want to get married! Oh, one day.
ReplyDeleteDanielle, I used a little Canon point-and-shoot, the Elph 790 or something? It's nothing super fancy and I've used it before on my blog with great results, but the lighting at Creme was pretty terrible.
ReplyDeleteI am not even close to gettting married but I love wedding shows. I was one of those girls that dreamnt about her fairytale wedding, but now that I have helped with a few I know its harder than it looks. So I can wait..lol!
ReplyDeleteAlso cupcakes, yummmm!
I'm not big into planning my wedding either, but that looks like so much fun!
ReplyDeletei've never been one of those girls who has every detail of her wedding planned out in her head-- but there are a few things i've thought about-- i'd love to get married on the beach!
ReplyDeleteOoh those cupcakes look delish! I love the floral arrangement you featured here, the upside down tulips is such a cool idea.
ReplyDeleteyou're pictures are awesome. all of the displays look amazing too! and yayyy for lords shoes, love them :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fab event, darling!
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I've always thought wedding showcases would be a little scary (you know... full of bridezillas), but this actually looks like fun! Love the floral arrangements and that Blush Bridal gown (looks like something you could wear again)... ooh, and those cupcakes!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I'd go for an elopement to a beach... Chinese weddings always look so stressful because of all the relatives invovled (my cousin had one and I think he was so glad when it was over).
This looks like so much fun. & how cute are you?!
ReplyDeleteLOL. Did anyone catch the picture with the shoes on the wedding cakes? How adorable! And yes, the cupcakes look delicious!
ReplyDeleteHow fun! I get so intimidated thinking about weddings...luckily, I don't have to worry about that for awhile haha!
ReplyDeleteMy moms a wedding planner. She would have loved this.
ReplyDeleteGlad I'm not the only one who didn't have wedding dreams when I was younger haha. That 27-course meal sure is something else! Another great event review with lovely photos. wish I could've been here too! haha
ReplyDeletePretty pics! I debate between a big fluffy wedding and going to city hall :P
ReplyDeleteThose cupcakes look nice.