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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!

...and you've gotta love it when the guests get right into a fun photo booth! The lobster hats are still my favourite prop!

Real WeddingsBarb WalkerFebruary 18, 2014Chocolate Lily Floral Design, Erin Bradley, Victoria Wedding, victoria wedding planner, Victoria Wedding PlanningComment

Maren & Ben

Working on Maren & Ben's wedding, at the stunning Inn at Laurel Point, was a wedding planners dream come true! Not only were they an incredibly sweet and gracious couple, (with THE BEST sense of humour!) but they had an obvious appreciation for quality, and were totally committed to ensuring that their guests had an amazing time! Which is, in my opinion, the best priority to have! Originally from Germany, Maren had many guests travelling to Victoria for their wedding, and wanted to make sure that they were made to feel right at home. So with a nod to their international theme, amazing custom Passport invitations, were designed by the extremely talented Tuktu Paper Co. Many of the paper goods by Tuktu, were done in both English & German, including my favourite, the Bi-lingual Phrases to know/Escort card. It had the basics, like "My name is...", and "Do you know the Bride/Groom", and then the super handy ones like, "My room number is...." and "I've had too much to drink. Please don't take me seriously" (which in case you were wondering, is "Ich habe zu viel getrunken, nimm mich bitte nicht ernst." in German)

Dahlia's and Baby's-breath were the flowers of choice, and were the perfect fit for the soft grey, pink & green colour palette; Clare Day Flowers went above and beyond to deliver some of the most romantic and fresh florals around! And to top it all off, pink and blue slippers were provided to all the guests, to ensure that they could party the night away to Jason Cook's band, The Adults!! A HUGE thank you to the wickedly talented, Jon-Mark Photo, for the fabulous photo's below! And thank you to Maren & Ben, for asking me to be a part of your wedding! I had the most incredible time working with you both on the planning and design, and couldn't have asked for a more lovely Bride & Groom!

Real WeddingsBarb WalkerJanuary 19, 2014Clare Day Flowers, Inn at Laurel Point, Jon Mark Photo, Victoria Wedding, victoria wedding planner, Victoria Wedding Planning, Wedding PlanningComment

Kristy & Matt

The wedding of Kristy & Matt is special to me in so many ways! Not only was it my first wedding at the stunning new(ish) venue of Birds Eye Cove, but it was one of those amazing weddings where my inspiration for the wedding & the couples personal style meshed together so perfectly, that wedding magic was created!! It was the small details in this wedding, that mattered the most. The mismatched vintage china serving platters, the record players for cocktail hour entertainment, the natural linen tablecloths, and the hand stamped escort cards, are just a few of my favourite details! I also had the rare opportunity of working alongside some of my favourite people in the industry, and still cannot get over how beautifully it all went together!! Thank you so much, Kristy & Matt, for having me be a party of your wedding! You guys are two of the most authentic people I have had the privilege of working with, and I will treasure your wedding for a long time!! Thank you also to all the fantastic vendors who worked alongside me, to create this stunner: Rook & Rose Floral Design Boutique (those dried flower napkin blooms killed me!), Food For Thought, Conscious Hair by Elena, Melanie Baird Makeup Artistry, and of course, the AMAZING Ameris, for the drop dead photos below!!

View More: http://ameris.pass.us/kristy-matt-married

Real WeddingsBarb WalkerOctober 20, 2013Ameris Photography, birds eye cove wedding, Farm wedding, Rook & Rose Floral Design Boutique, victoria wedding planner, Wedding Planning Comments

Heather & Jim

For the first wedding of the season, not only did I have the absolute honour of working with the sweetest and most gracious couple ever, I ALSO got the chance to work alongside an "all-star" wedding team! Rook & Rose Floral Design Boutique always takes their design to the next level, and this wedding was no different! They brought Heather's garden-inspiration to life, through the gorgeous terra-cota plants, cafe-lighting & mini-rose favours. And don't even get me started on Heathers bouquet...it was stunning! And Ameris' images from the day are so jaw-droppingly beautiful, that I almost couldn't choose which ones to share! We have 4 more weddings together this season, and I can't wait to spend more time with them!! Working with Heather & Jim throughout the past few months was absolutely wonderful! It is always so nice when a couple has complete faith in their vendors, and is more than happy to pass over all artistic control. I loved creating the custom menu's & typewriter inspired stationary for them, and being there to make sure the day went seamlessly! Heather & Jim, thank you so much for asking me to be a part of your beautiful wedding day!

All photos courtesy of Ameris Photography www.ameris.ca