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Something Old Finishing Touches The stylish women behind Spruce Collective, Abbotsford's popular vintage store, have launched a new side venture: Trove Vintage Rentals. Whether you're after an elegant velvet sofa from yesteryear or old-fashioned glass lamps to brighten your venue, Trove offers a wide selection of one-of-a-kind décor items, both big and small, to lend your wedding a charming vintage vibe. Primarily serving the Lower Mainland, the Trove team arranges both delivery and pick-up, and can also provide styling services if you can't figure out where to place that ancient typewriter or how to display that antique vanity table. trovevintage.com Opened in 2012, Delish General Store is a local online retailer of pretty party items for creative DIY types, ranging from patterned and solid paper straws and goody bags to glass jars and lids perfect for holding wedding favours or candles. Based in North Vancouver, Delish products can be ordered online, hand-delivered in the Lower Mainland or picked up at local markets and fairs (see website for upcoming dates). delishgeneralstore.bigcartel.com PHOTO JENNIFER HOHNER Feeding Time Island Fresh Victoria brides-to-be in search of the perfect gown have a lovely new option in recently opened bridal boutique, The White Peony (1816 Government Street). Operated by appointment only, the elegant shop carries eco-friendly Vancouver designer Pure Magnolia, as well as gorgeous gowns by the likes of Kelsey Genna, Wtoo, Lea Ann Belter, Love Yu and Robert Bullock. thewhitepeony.com Launched this spring by the owners of Vancouver's trendy Railtown Café, Railtown Catering offers a fresh new option in wedding services. Led by executive chef Dan Olson, Railtown Catering aims to be a one-stop shop, providing everything for your reception from custom-crafted menus to décor and entertainment coordination. So, what's your pleasure — an elegant French-inspired buffet? Action stations of Asian appies and sliders, or a three-course menu of West Coast specialties? The Railtown team promises they can do it all, not to mention pleasing your dairy- or gluten-avoiding guests by adapting almost any dish to suit specific dietary requirements. railtowncatering.ca realweddings.ca p18-19_News+Cues.indd 19 19 13-04-22 10:25 AM