and so it begins.

april 27: the first wedding of my 2012 summer season. [technically, i had roxy + diego's january wedding in australia, but it was "our" winter.] amanda + james were married [for the second time] at the UBC boathouse on a sunshine-filled friday afternoon. married for the second time? you heard right. amanda is a friend of mine from way back when, and her mom & fiance got in touch with me the day before their first [surprise] wedding on christmas eve. you should hop on over to this link to check out that adorable story — as well as see it featured on green wedding shoes! amanda and james were equally excited to celebrate their vows with family and friends this time around.

amanda got ready at her mom’s house in the morning [as well as the guys in a separate part of the house] — and she looked breathtaking. absolutely amazing. from her vintage pearl necklace [found at an antique mall for $20!], blush pink BCBG shoes, a lace dress that fit her like a glove… everything was perfect. the blush pink bridesmaids dresses were completed with white sequinned sweaters from H&M, that the girls happened to pick up the day before the wedding. the ceremony took place at 3:00pm on the back dock of UBC Boathouse. the venue is located only a few minutes drive from vancouver international airport — the officiants took two 60-second pauses to let a jet fly overhead. it would have been impossible to hear anything! pretty neat to watch the planes fly so close.

after the ceremony, the bridal party quickly sped over [as best we could through friday afternoon vancouver traffic] to stanley park for portraits. the light was incredible, the park was not the least bit crowded [advantage of friday vs. saturday wedding] and i love the photos we captured. beautiful group! the UBC boathouse reception included fabulous food, a candy bar, vintage birdcage centrepieces and lots of time spent relaxing with people amanda + james love oh-so-much. it was a treat to have been there on both of your wedding days, amanda + james. blessings on your future!

good morning! happy thursday! happy thursday because in a few hours i’ll be flying to sunny phoenix, arizona for a five-day family vacation with my parents and these two. also happy thursday, because i am blogging a gorgeous styled shoot today, compliments of jaclyn at 6pence wedding & event design. last october, jaclyn organized a shoot called “rustic elegance.” this spring, her vision was classic country but with city approval. jaclyn achieved exactly that. thank you for all the vendors involved, as well as our two models… who by the way, aren’t together in real life. ;)

planning & design: 6pence
photography: jamie delaine
florals: greenstems
linens: chair decor etc.
cake: cocoa & cream confections
hair & makeup: carla hawksworth
gown: anca’s bridal
furniture: a&b part-time rentals
jewellery:  jeweliette jewellery
videography: hello tomorrow productions
venue: private residence
bride: andrea logan
groom: andrew garisto

and my incredible friends, maclean & erin [see their: engagement, wedding, portraits] at hello tomorrow productions, put together this behind the scenes video.

a few months ago, i got the chance to work with the talented jaclyn helle from 6pence wedding & event design. she created the beautiful “softly rustic” styled shoot and all the details were impeccable. so impeccable, in fact, that it was featured on la belle bride! so fun. jaclyn would love to offer my blog readers a chance to win a $225 voucher towards any of her services. [which equals to about three free hours of her time!]

how i do i enter? “Like” 6Pence on Facebook & write “I want to win the 6pence giveaway & my wedding is on [your wedding date]!” on the 6pence facebook fan page wall.
then what? you’re entered for a chance to win a $225 voucher for 6pence services!
contest ends on january 31st & the winner will be announced through the 6pence facebook page.
* note: entries must be in the vancouver [lower mainland] area. 

From helping create DIY (do-it-yourself’s) to the technicalities of vendor & venue selection, 6Pence is your full service planner and designer. We will plan your wedding based on your personality and vision. 6Pence can create weddings of any size and style; from elegant church weddings to a rustic chic garden celebration. 6Pence prides itself on its “everything” and “anything” approach; from full wedding planning to design for your big day, 6Pence understands that each couple has specific needs and visions, and we love nothing more than to make all their wedding day dreams come true. Below are details of specific packages offered!

Ultimate Wedding Package
- The Principal wedding planner will work with you from start to finish to create a unique celebration formed around your personality and tastes; wedding style and decor concept design and creation; working with the great vendors and our artistic background.

Finishing Touch
Our Finishing touch co-ordination is for the organized couple who needs a helping hand on the day of. We will oversee the day and ensure the flawless execution of what the couple has planned. Includes a 90 minute meeting before the day of to discuss your plans, visions, needs, and a follow-up with all your selected vendors.
-  A personalized timeline for your wedding day.
- Assistance with decor, setup and tear down.
- Ability to make final payments to vendors on the day.
- Principal wedding planner for a Maximum of 15 hours on the day .

Wedding Exclusive
- a seminar geared towards brides who want to plan their weddings like a professional; it is the only one of its type in the Lower Mainland. just bring yourself, and the rest is supplied. it’s one day, five hours, and includes lunch, stationary, and notebook. we’ll discuss current wedding trends, DIY ideas, the do’s and don’ts of wedding planning and we’ll provide you with a list of our favourite vendors/venues.

Wedding Guide
some couples want to do it all by themselves, but need a helping hand pointing them in the right direction. This package includes:
- Meeting to organize your plans and visions.
- Planning checklist for all the big and small details.
- Personalized timeline for your wedding day.
- Brainstorming and professional advice.
(all on hourly basis)

Decor Guru
For the couples who want help turning the beautiful day of their dreams turned into a reality.
- Decor/theme creation.
- Vendor advice and selection.
- The little design details (stationary, car decoration, etc)
- Creating a cohesive appearance throughout the entire wedding (florals, gowns, etc)

best of luck! :)