WE HAVE GREAT PRIZES...AND LOTS OF THEM!

As you know, the BLING WEDDING SHOW is this Sunday!!!  We invite you to come, meet our fabulous exhibitors, receive lots of helpful tips and inspiration, AND be eligible to win some amazing door prizes!

Here is a sneak peek into some of the prizes that have been generously donated by our vendors.

Rosewood Hotel Georgia

      ·      A 1 night stay in our wedding show venue, the luxurious 

           ROSEWOOD HOTEL GEORGIA

·      A 1 night stay in the beautiful PAINTED BOAT RESORT & SPA on the Sunshine Coast

·      A 1 night stay at Vancouver Island’s KINGFISHER OCEANSIDE RESORT & SPA with 2 complimentary tickets to their Pacific Mist Hydopath.  This unique water therapy will leave you so relaxed and rejuvenated.

·      A Deluxe Gift Basket filled with top of the line treats, from HOLTS SALON & SPA

·      A Deluxe Gift Basket from the lovely NADIA ALBANO STYLE INC.

·      An “Eco-Friendly” Gift Basket from HAYLEY MILLER MAKE-UP

·      A FRILLY LILLY Gift Basket, which includes a tote bag, complimentary bikini wax, and other goodies from their delicious product line.

·      A Gift Certificate towards your wedding flowers!  From BALCONI FLORAL DESIGN

·      AND many more!

The first 200 brides to come to the show will also receive a complimentary gift bag filled with lots of goodies from our sponsored vendors!  And pick up your latest copies of the best Vancouver-based wedding publications: Wedluxe, PerfectWedding Magazine, and Real Weddings.

Brides, please note in order for your name to be in the draw for our door prizes you must hand in a completed ballot form at the door.  If you haven’t yet bought your tickets for the show, they are available for purchase at the door.  See you at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia this Sunday October 2^nd!

DELIGHTFUL DECOR

Once you have booked your venue, it is time to decorate for your party!  Daunted by where to begin? These exhibitors are here to the rescue.

If you’re in need of a little, or a lot, of inspiration check out the Wedding Event Design Studio.  Their 5000 sq ft space is filled with unique wedding displays, which includes everything from lighting to floral design, table displays, linens and glassware.  You can find almost anything here, including your motivation and excitement to start planning.  And with their designer assistance, you can be sure to put together the perfect décor to set an enchanting mood.   If you’re a DIY type person, feel free to rent and set up everything on your own.  But if you’re looking for a little help on your day, their crew will take care of everything for you.

You want a wedding that makes a statement? Then look to Debut Event Design.  These guys have set no limits on their creativity and strive to create the most memorable, and exceptional events.  They are artists who pay attention to every little detail, so that you don’t have to worry.  In their own words, they want you to spend time anticipating your big day not labouring over it. 

Unless you have planned a big event before, you probably haven’t given much thought to things like chair covers.  So where do you go when you need them?  To Chair Décor, Canada’s largest supplier of chair covers and linens.  They have a huge selection of chairs, coverings, napkin rings and table linens, so you can be sure to find something that suits your taste and budget.  Setting the perfect table couldn’t be easier. 

The Bling Wedding Show will also be featuring some other great designers, so be sure to come out and meet them on Sunday! Delovely Creative puts together really unique, and super fun events. Christopher J Designs loves a creative challenge, and whether you want something traditionally elegant or a little offbeat, he will provide you with excellence.  Coveted Covers will be there with all their table offerings too! 

A Delovely Creative Event

A Christopher J Design Event

A BOUQUET FOR THE DAY

Flowers naturally help create the mood and feel of your wedding.  The right florist will turn your dream vision into a fully bloomed reality.

          

Balconi Floral Designs will steal your heart with their exquisite floral creations.  Your flowers should be a reflection of your individual personality and these designers will work closely with you to make sure your floral arrangement is a love match.  When working with the designers, be sure to bring in as much information and inspiration as you can, so that they can build upon your vision.

For over a decade, Garlands Florist has been pushing the level of creativity in floral arrangements.  They work with both local and international growers, to pick the best blooms for their elegant creations.  With lots of experience doing weddings, they are committed to helping you make the process of choosing your flowers a pleasurable and fun experience.  They always strive for excellence and pay close attention to the little details that make a big impact.

CINEMATIC LOVE

After months of planning, your big day can feel like a bit of a whirlwind.  So to be sure you have captured all the memories and best moments of your wedding, have a great videographer (and make-up artist of course!) on hand.

Raj & Jared [SDE] from RF Productions on Vimeo.

This clip is RF Productions with Jason Hadikin, from Holt Renfrew Salon and Spa, in action.  This wedding took place at our Bling Wedding Show venue, the Rosewood Georgia Hotel.

Realistically Fictional (RF) Productions documents weddings with a cinematic elegance.  Their team of videographers, photographers and producers are an artistic group of individuals who work together to create videos that are charming and original.  They will be with you through your entire day to make sure they capture every moment from beginning to end. 

Top of the line make-up artists from Holt Renfrew’s Salon and Spa are experts at getting you wedding ready.  Their team is fully equipped with the best beauty products. This really is luxury treatment at your fingertips.  Jason Hadikin, who you saw in the video clip, is manager of Holts Salon and Spa.  Meet him at the Bling Wedding Show and get some wedding day make-up advice from a professional. Holt’s has also generously donated a beautiful gift basket as one of our door prizes!

Love Story Media is an award winning company that creates high production wedding videos, capturing real moments shared between people in a beautiful dynamic way.   With top of the line cameras, you can expect footage that is of movie theatre quality.  You will receive three versions of your wedding video, a Cinema Edit, a Documentary Edit and the raw footage of your entire day.   With all of that, you need not worry about missing a single thing.

To be sure you are ready for your wedding film debut, make a stop at Frilly Lilly.  They have an amazing line of dessert inspired beauty products, which they use in all of their spa services.  They specialize in waxing, manicures and pedicures.  While you’re there, you better pick up some of their bath products and body butters to give yourself a little extra pampering before your big day.  Frilly Lilly has also donated a fabulous door prize for our show!

THE LIFE OF THE PARTY

One of the things you want most for your wedding guests is for them to have fun. So why not invite a little life to the party, in the names of Photobooth Vancouver and Vancouver Flipbook.

Capture your wedding memories with the old school charm of Photobooth Vancouver. They bring their attended station to your event, so your guests can play in front of the camera and create their own keepsake of your special day. Photos can be customized with your own logo and there is no limit to the number of prints your guests can make. Want to see all the fun pictures your friends create? All of the photos will be saved onto a disk for you.

Most of us loved those little flipbooks as a kid, but did you know that you could be the star of your own book? Vancouver Flipbook creates one of the most unique keepsakes for your wedding. Their portable studio is set up at your event and records a six second video of your guests dressed up, dancing around or acting out. Within a couple of minutes this video is then transformed into a little bound flipbook starring your very own party.

SPOTLIGHT ON DESTINATION VENUES

You don’t have to travel far to have a spectacular wedding outside of the city. Our beautiful British Columbian backyard, houses some amazing spots for your nuptial ceremony.

Located on Eastern Vancouver Island, the Kingfisher Oceanside Resort & Spa was designed with relaxation in mind. Reflecting it's natural surroundings, the space is clean and understated, the colours soft and earthy. The spa services are top of the line, and the facilities include a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, sauna and an amazing steam cave.

The Kingfisher is a natural choice for a wedding with a true West Coast feel. Depending on the size of your party and your preference, you can choose to have your ceremony on the beachfront, outside in their beautiful courtyard, or inside the Sandpiper Room complete with a beach rock fireplace and ocean views. Each guest room has its own deck or patio with a view of the mountains and ocean, so you can rest assured knowing that you and all your guests will be able to sit back, relax and enjoy your wedding day.

Nestled amongst five acres of forest on the Sunshine Coast, are the thirty-one luxury vacation villas that make up the Painted Boat Resort. This is a place where you can have a truly sensuous escape from the city. To obtain and live a healthy life requires quieting the mind and allowing yourself to de-stress. The Painted Boat Resort and Spa, was designed to help you achieve this state of mind by offering healing spa treatments in an organic space where the indoors and outdoors blend seamlessly.

This Coastal sanctuary is the perfect destination for a getaway wedding. The staff at the Painted Boat Resort know that you want your wedding to be a dream-filled day and are able to help you plan all the details to ensure that your wedding is truly memorable.

SPOTLIGHT IS ON THE MEDIA

Inspiration for planning a wedding, most often begins with flipping through the pages of a magazine. Here we introduce to you, THE BLING WEDDING SHOW media.

WedLuxe is dedicated to celebrating the luxurious and extravagant. If you are looking to be inspired by creativity in its highest form, turn to WedLuxe. Weddings they feature have been executed with a unique vision and one of a kind style and décor.

Whether you need a fun idea for your bachelorette party, decorating ideas for your venue, or simply some style inspiration, Perfect Wedding has every aspect of your wedding covered. Check out their website for a great list of resources.

Real Weddings is a Vancouver B.C. based and focused publication. Filled with tips for planning your big day, they also offer downloadable worksheets to help you keep every detail in order. You can even submit your wedding or engagement photos for a chance to be featured in an issue of their magazine!

VENDOR SHOWCASE - DESTINATION WEDDING & HONEYMOON SPECIALISTS

If you envision your wedding being a romantic getaway, and want to get away from the stress of having to orchestrate all the details of such an affair, welcome to the team of Destination Wedding Travel.

Marsha Steeves and Jennica MacPhee have over 28 years of experience in creating the ultimate destination wedding and honeymoon retreats. Whether you are planning a small secret elopement, a bachelorette party retreat, or destination affair for all your friends and family, they will work with you to create a truly personal experience. What about planning activities and excursions at your destination, before and after your wedding day? They have that covered too. Every detail along the way is looked after, so you can focus on enjoying every moment of your wedding retreat.

Destination Wedding Travel & Azul Hotels by Karisma are giving away the GRAND PRIZE at The Bling Wedding Show! The grand-prize winner will receive an all-inclusive 4 Night stay at the El Dorado Royale Resort Spa in Mayan Riviera Mexico, 7 day free parking and a gift certificate for two in the Premium Plaza Lounge at the Vancouver International Airport, and a gift certificate for two to enjoy a candlelight beach dinner or sky massage at the resort. The El Dorado Royale specialize in all things romantic, making it the perfect destination for a newlywed couple!

SPOTLIGHT ON BEAUTY

If your wedding is to be a picture perfect affair, then you need to be sure you are camera ready. Take a look at our BLING WEDDING SHOW featured beauty consultants.

Nadia Albano is passionate about make-up artistry. So much so, she founded and is the lead instructor of the Make-Up Artistry Certificate Program at Vancouver Community College. Working as a professional make-up artist, hair stylist and fashion consultant, she recently opened her own studio right in the heart of downtown.

Nadia considers weddings one of her specialties, and she knows what it takes to create a flawless face for your big day. Whether you have a local or destination affair, she will be on hand to ensure you look beautiful.

Hayley Miller has worked as a make-up artist for film, TV, magazines, runways and weddings for twenty years, so she knows what it takes to create a look that highlights your natural beauty but with a hint of something special.

She also believes that your beauty regime should be something that contributes to your overall health, so she has equipped her make-up kit with eco-friendly organic make-up and skincare.

Noir Lash Lounge is here to help enhance the beauty of your eyes. They specialize in semi-permanent eyelash extensions that are durable and wearable. Individual lashes are applied with a special adhesive, and with over 100 different lash varieties you can be sure to find something that looks as natural or as glamorous as you like. The lashes last for four to eight weeks, so no need to wait until the last minute to get your beauty on.