Posts tagged Erin Bradley

If you asked me to sum up Heather & Gaven's wedding in one word, it would hands down, without a doubt, have to be FUN! This beautiful young couple (& their wedding party) was filled with an abundance of energy, and the celebratory mood of the day was not lost on any one of the guests. The wedding was overflowing with southern charm (Heather hails from Oklahoma) and a west coast ease (Gaven is from Victoria), and highlighted the couples fun loving nature to a tee.

After meeting in University down in Oklahoma, and falling head over heels in love, Heather & Gaven first met with me in the summer of 2015. The combination of Hatley Castle & The Beach House for their wedding venues allowed them to have the best of both worlds, Glamour & West Coast beauty, and I loved working with them on designing their dream day. Heather L O V E S pink, and pretty soon, we realized we had an un-official "50 shades of pink" theme running through the wedding. Subtle pink ombre touches, through the bridesmaids bouquets, reception tables, and paper goods, made their appearance, and modern elegant touches kept the design feeling sophisticated. The beautiful images, captured by the wickedly talented Luke Liable, are oozing with the energy that was present that day, and they still put a huge smile on my face!

**Make sure to scroll to the bottom for the complete list of all the kick ass vendors that helped make this day so incredible! All photos courtesy of Luke Liable Photography, and video courtesy of Paper Heart Films.

Planning/Design - French Kiss Events
Photography - Luke Liable Photography
Videography - Paper Heart Films
Ceremony Venue - Hatley Castle
Reception Venue - The Beach House
Floral Design - Verbena Floral Design
Beauty - Erin Bradley
Cake - Passion for Cakes
Ceremony Music - Opus String Trio
DJ - DJ Pro

Real Wedding: Catherine & Patricio

Last week, we were "shout it from the roof tops" excited to finally get to share this dreamy elopement from last May, on Grey Likes Weddings! Oozing in Texan charm, and overflowing with romance, moody florals, and a couple ridiculously in love, this wedding was what a wedding planner's dreams are made of!

Catherine first reached out to me in the beginning of March, with her vision of a simple and romantic elopement on the west coast. Based out of Austin, Texas, Catherine & Patricio decided to skip a large wedding (400+) and instead keep the day as authentic to them as possible. Working with them was seriously a dream, as their impeccable taste and trust in me (thank you C&P!!!), made my job as easy as can be!

We drew inspiration from the historic setting at The Empress, as well as their love of vintage poetry, to create a warm, intimate and lush space for this very special occasion. Surrounded by only their closest family (13 guests total), the days focus was on the coming together of the 2 families, and the celebration of the new adventure that they were about to embark on. The details throughout were filled with beauty, and perfectly curated to represent their love for one another, and the darker colour palette of marsala, peach, rose & garnet, suited The Library room beautifully. Music, an incredibly important part of both families, played a central role. And just before dinner, the Eryn Sharpe Trio entertained the guests, while they all danced, laughed and celebrated the newlyweds! It was truly magical to witness!!

And the florals...can we just stop for a second and talk about those florals? Verbena Floral Design absolutely knocked it out of the park with this one! The mantle place was the focal point of the entire design concept, and my jaw still hits the floor whenever I look at it! Both Best Bouquet & Best Overall Florals at the BC Wedding Awards were awarded to this wedding, and we couldn't agree more! I could seriously go on for days and days about this wedding, but I think I'll let the beautiful images do the rest....enjoy. xo

**Make sure to scroll to the bottom for the complete list of all the kick ass vendors that helped make this day so incredible! All photos courtesy of Taylor Roades.

Planning/Design - French Kiss Events
Photography - Taylor Roades Photography
Videography - Paper Heart Films
Floral Design - Verbena Floral Design
Venue/Catering - The Fairmont Empress
Hair/Makeup - Erin Bradley
Paper Goods - Caribou Creative
Rentals - White Events Studio
Ceremony Music - Opus String Trio
Reception Music - Eryn Sharpe Trio

Real Wedding: Brittany & Kyle

What do you do when you want to have a destination wedding, but don't feel like making your guests leave the country? You head to Victoria and host an unforgettable weekend at a beautiful hotel in the Inner Harbour, and treat your guests to ocean views all night long. Well, that's at least what Edmonton based Brittany & Kyle decided to do, and oh, am I glad that they did! After our first Skype call, I knew that I was going to have fun working with these guys! Their sense of fashion was impeccable, colour preferences were right up my alley (hello jewel toned purple, blue & gold!), and their desire to have an elegant wedding that focused on the party? Yes please! These guys were rad, and I couldn't be happier to have them forever part of the FKE family.

The wedding itself was a stunner. Set at the Inn at Laurel Point, we found the perfect balance between soft/romantic touches and fun/modern details, such as a polka dot motif and custom cocktail napkins. Keeping the focus on the overall guest experience and lively atmosphere, great cocktails and food, as well as ambiance and seating vignettes were available all through the night. Music played a really big role in the celebration, and helped us transition the overall atmosphere as the night went along. A DJ & Sax combo got everyone dancing, and the good folks at Four Frames kept the guests striking a pose. An epic night of partying, and one that we are so glad we were a part of!

**Make sure to scroll to the bottom for the complete list of all the kick ass vendors that helped make this day so incredible! All photos courtesy of Ophelia Photography.

Planning & Design - French Kiss Events
Photography - Ophelia Photography
Venue - Inn at Laurel Point
Florals - FLEURtacious by Lynda Marie
Hair - Conscious Hair
Makeup - Erin Bradley
Music - Girl on Wax
Rentals - Decorate Victoria
Furniture Lounge - Bash Specialty

Real WeddingsBarb WalkerDecember 5, 2016Victoria Wedding, Victoria Event Planning, victoria wedding planner, Victoria Wedding Planning, Wedding Planning, wedding planner, wedding planner victoria, Inn at Laurel Point, FLEURtacious, Ophelia Photography, Erin Bradley, Conscious Hair by Elena, Four Frames Photo Booth, Girl on Wax, Hotel wedding, Destination wedding Comment

The Weekend Roundup...delayed Part 2

Continuing on with the epically delayed Weekend Roundup's, comes a 2-day wedding celebration, that took place over the Labour Day long weekend. This. Wedding. Was. Incredible!!!! Planned in just 2.5 months, we were able to pull together one of the most beautiful weddings, and biggest parties I have ever had the honour of planning!! Our couple, who are used to being in the spotlight, as they are 2 of Canada's sport icons, just wanted to have fun with their nearest and dearest, and really focus on the coming together of their 2 families. So much more on their wedding to come in the future, but for now, all I will say is a massive thank you to the fabulous vendors that made this wedding so amazing! Truffles Catering, Verbena Floral Design, Side One, Tuktu Paper Co., Rock Paper Square, Passion for Cakes and Beauty & Style by Erin Bradley...you guys rock!And these sneak peeks from Kelly Brown Photographer are complete and utter perfection. Seriously.

A HUGE congratulations to the newlyweds!! This wedding was a highlight of my career so far for sure, and getting to know you both through the process was absolutely wonderful!

xo Barb

Barb WalkerSeptember 30, 2014Erin Bradley, Kelly Brown Photographer, Passion for Cakes, Side One, Truffles Catering, Tuktu Paper Co, Verbena Floral Design, Victoria Event Planning, Victoria Wedding, victoria wedding planner, Victoria Wedding Planning, West Coast wedding inspirationComment

The Weekend Roundup...delayed part 1

Well folks, I have officially come to the end of my wedding season (more to come on that next week!), and I would be lying if I said that the last month and a bit wasn't tough. Don't get me wrong, I loved every. single. minute. of it...but as anyone who is involved in the wedding industry will understand, August is crazy!! lol! Some reflections, and an official roundup of the whole season is going to be on the blog later next week, but for now, I am going to be catching up some very late (better late than never, right?!) Weekend Roundups. My last 3 weeks of weddings were just too good not to share with you all! First up, the weekend of August 24th was spent at the always spectacular, Birds Eye Cove! A personal favourite venue of FKE, this one was special! I have absolutely adored working with this couple over the past year, and helping to design the wedding of their dreams. Everything from the food, to flowers, to music, was utter perfection, and with a seriously amazing team of vendors (The London Chef, Clare Day Flowers, Conscious Hair & Beauty and Style by Erin Bradley, to name a few), this is definitely one of the top weddings of the season! Only negative of the weekend: my inability to walk properly, thanks to a bruised knee that lasted me the rest of the season lol! Oh man...the hazards of dog walking... But thanks to my incredible team of FKE ladies, we were able to pull it off like champs!

And thank you SOOO much to the lovely Steph, of Centric Photography, for these gorgeous sneak peek's!! I can hardly handle it!!!!

xo Barb

Barb WalkerSeptember 19, 2014birds eye cove wedding, Centric Photography, Clare Day Flowers, Conscious Hair by Elena, Erin Bradley, Farm wedding, Victoria Wedding, victoria wedding planner, Victoria Wedding PlanningComment

FKE Featured in Print: Pacific Weddings Magazine

I don't even know where to start with this one....to say that it was a game changer would be a massive understatement, and to shout from the rooftops how excited I am to see it in Pacific Weddings, wouldn't be enough! Back in April, I had one of the most fun days of my career, and I still get a big smile on my face every time I think about it! And to have it gracing the pages of one of the most beautiful wedding magazines out there (and a TRUE personal favourite of mine, as if you know me, you know I love all things Hawaii, and that is where Pacific Wedding's roots are found!) is just utter perfection! When they approached us, asking if they could feature this shoot in their newest edition, I had to actually pinch myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming!! Thank you SOOO much to the team there for welcoming us all with opening arms, and also for the A-team here in Victoria, for being just so dang good at what you do!! There are so many wonderful vendors that contributed to the success of this shoot, and so please take the time to look through their work...and definitely make sure to scroll all the way to the bottom, as we have a fabulous behind the scenes video for you to take a look at. xo Barb

Photography: Christie Graham Photography Planning: French Kiss Events Florals & Decor: Verbena Floral Design Paper Goods: Tuktu Paper Co. Dress: Anna Campbell, from The White Peony Groom's Attire: Citizen Clothing Hair: Conscious Hair by Elena Makeup: Beauty & Style by Erin Bradley Cinematography: Cassie O'Neil Cinematography Cake: Ruth & Dean Treats: Mexi Pops Surfboards: ANIAN Textiles: Coral & Tusk and Liberty London

**All images in this post courtesy of Christie Graham Photography**

"On the West Coast of Canada, we are continually surrounded by amazing, natural beauty. It’s a place where surf culture thrives and many celebrations are enjoyed on our magnificent beaches all along the rugged coastline. For this styled shoot, we showcased creative pieces and colors you would find at various authentic Vancouver Island beach festivities, drew inspiration from the small surf towns along the way and juxtaposed them with the vivid colors and patterns found in Morocco.

With a whopping team of 10 vendors and 2 models (including a male surfer who is actually from Morocco!!), we set out on a 45-minute hike, through our temperate rain forest and over suspension bridges, we finally set up camp on Mystic Beach. The model wore an Anna Campbell gown that struck the perfect balance between the glamour of Morocco and the laid back essence of the West Coast. Feathers blowing in the coastal wind can be spotted throughout, from the custom-made headpiece to the feather posy’s scattered on the tablescape. The vibrant colors found in Coral & Tusk’s table runner became our palette for the shoot, and were complimented by the Liberty London fabrics used for the pillows on the beach. Rich tones of yellow, orange, pink, and raspberry red were used in the abundant florals (garden roses, anemones, poppies, carnations and kumquats).

A naked cake with floral accents was the perfect combination of natural beauty and handcrafted elegance. Yogurt filled delights from Mexi Pops Italian cart were the perfect addition for strolling through the forest to the ceremony location. Beautiful locally made, hand-shaped surfboards from Anian Surfboards set the tone of the shoot, giving this boho-inspired wedding a light-hearted and creative edge. Hand drawn stationary in festive colours, custom beer label favours and motorcycle name cards made this styled shoot young, fun and truly West Coast eclectic."

And many, MANY thanks, to Elena's husband extraordinaire, who hung out with us all day, and cooked us a delicious stew, right on the beach! Can you think of a better way to spend your day? [vimeo http://vimeo.com/96836664]

FKE FeaturedBarb WalkerSeptember 3, 2014Christie Graham Photography, Conscious Hair by Elena, Erin Bradley, moroccan wedding inspiration, Pacific Weddings, Ruth and Dean, Surfer wedding inspiration, The White Peony Boutique, Tuktu Paper Co, Verbena Floral Design, Victoria Wedding, victoria wedding planner, Victoria Wedding Planning, West Coast wedding inspiration Comment

Mothers Day Inspiration

With Mothers Day just a few sleeps away, I can't help but share these images from a shoot I had the ultimate pleasure of being a part of last Spring. It was a day that I will remember for a long time to come, spent with some incredible vendors (I'm talking about you, Kim, Vanessa & Erin), at one of the most wonderful treasures in town, Nourish (the best place to rejuvenate your soul here in Victoria!). It was featured last summer, on the cutest blog around, On to Baby!!

To me, Mothers Day has always been not only a day to honour our amazing Mothers, but also a day to celebrate the wonderful relationship between a mother and her children! A day to set aside some time to spend together, to enjoy each others company, as well as all the pretty things that surround us on a daily basis. Our vision was to create exactly this…a space where mothers & daughters could sit back, relax over a cup of tea, and escape together into a magical setting!

A massive thank you goes out to Verbena Floral Design, Kim Kalyn Photography, Erin Bradley, Freckled Stationery & Nourish, for working with me on this fun project, and for putting your heart into absolutely everything that you do!! And also, thank you to Amelia Lee and Fawn Children's Clothing, for providing the sweetest clothing I have ever seen!!

Happy Mothers Day to all those amazing women out there who make miracles happen every day for the rest of us!! (and an extra special shout out to my own Mom, who is basically the most amazing woman that I know!!)

xo Barb

Barb WalkerMay 8, 2014Erin Bradley, Kim Kalyn Photography, Mothers Day Inspiration, Nourish, Tea Party, Verbena Floral Design, Victoria Event Planning, victoria wedding planner, Victoria Wedding PlanningComment

Melissa & Sean

The story of Melissa & Sean's wedding is a good one (you might recognize Melissa from this party). 12 bridesmaids, champagne baths, a spontaneous dance party, white and gold (love!!), a stunning Bride & Groom, and most importantly, a LOT of heart. It can be best told, through these ridiculously amazing photos, courtesy of the ridiculously talented, Ameris. I have been dying to share these with everyone, and was thrilled to see their wedding featured on Wedding Bells last week. So before you loose yourself in the photo's below, let me tell you a bit more about this really special day...

I began working with Melissa & Sean almost 18 months before their wedding, back in the Spring of 2012. This power duo was after a wedding like no other, and placed a really strong emphasis on their guests and the coming together of their 2 wonderful families. Over the next year and a half, I loved getting to know them, their story, and being able to create a wedding that was perfect for them! From concept to execution, every part of the planning was just so much fun! And with a fantastic roster of vendors alongside us, the results were spectacular! Chocolate Lily Floral Design, Beauty & Style by Erin Bradley, Studio 745, Designer Weddings and Events, Passion for Cakes, and Melting Moments Catering, pulled out all the stops! And the talented team of iDo Productions created one of the best wedding videos I have seen to date! Definitely make sure to check it out at the end of this post.

Thank you, Melissa and Sean, for asking me to be a part of such a big part of your life! I am blown away with your kindness, generosity, and love for each other. I can't wait to see what is next for the 2 of you!!

xo Barb

And thank you so much Rob, for capturing this last photo. It is moments like this, that make this the best job in the world!!

And here's the video from I Do Productions!! Utter perfection!

[vimeo http://vimeo.com/75936894]

Real WeddingsBarb WalkerMarch 17, 2014Ameris Photography, Chocolate Lily Floral Design, Erin Bradley, Victoria Wedding, victoria wedding planner, Victoria Wedding PlanningComment

Julia & Ross

Every once in a while, I get the chance to work with a couple that are too cute for words! Julia & Ross were that couple, and I was so thrilled to be asked by them to be their Day-of Coordinator, for their wedding last June. With an obvious love for detail, Julia & Ross prepared so many perfect touches, that my team & I couldn't stop ogling over them all day! From the adorable "Bird Bride & Groom" pie topper, to the hand painted driftwood place cards and petal filled music sheet paper cones, the heartfelt details were everywhere! And being able to take the stress away by ensuring all their hard work was executed perfectly, is something I am so happy we were able to do for them! And their actual wedding was pretty wonderful as well!!! With a fantastic crew of Victoria vendors by their side, including the always lovely, Erin Bradley, for hair and makeup, Chocolate Lily Floral Design creating beautiful florals (I just LOVE succulents!), and Hunt and Gather Photography, the day was filled with many laughs and even more smiles. Julia & Ross, thank you so much for having me a part of your wedding day! I can't think of a more gracious couple, and a more perfect pair! And thank you so much to Peter & Natalie of Hunt & Gather, for these wonderful pictures!