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news+cues Flowers With Personality 1 3 2 Personal touches are what make any wedding unique, and that extends to flowers too. This season, a fresh trend in bridal bouquets is to add pretty scarves and jewelled adornments, particularly heirloom pieces with special significance. In this elegant winter bouquet designed by Lara MathiasSantos of West Van Florist, a sparkling rhinestone-encrusted armature anchors a greenthemed arrangement of hydrangea, hypericum, carnations, fashion roses, dusty miller and mini cymbidium orchids. For more info, call 604-922-4171 or visit westvanflorist.com 4 5 1 BEAUTY SHOP Did you know the Blanche Macdonald Centre now runs its own beauty store on Robson Street? CurliQue Beauty Boutique offers top brands alongside hair, makeup and skincare services, including a $50 bridal makeup application perfect for a test drive before the big day. curliquebeauty.com 2 HOME STYLE Feathering your new love nest together? For a fresh affordable option in stylish home décor, furniture and tableware, check out West Elm, opened this fall on Vancouver's South Granville, the popular Brooklyn-based retailer's second location in Canada. westelm.ca 3 PAPER WORK If cookie-cutter stationery just won't cut it for you, Vancouver designer Made By Michelle Mark creates custom designs by hand, including invites, menus, programs, guestbooks and more. madebymichellemark 4 SWEET SECRET Tucked away in an unlikely area of Vancouver is Cadeaux Bakery, a new hidden gem serving up custom-designed wedding cakes, tasty favours and other sweet treats created by former Chambar pastry chefs Eleanor Chow and Salvita Johnson. cadeauxbakery.com 5 BEST BREW If nothing will do for your morning brew but Starbucks, add this hot new appliance to your registry list: the Verismo System by Starbucks single-cup brewing system ($199), to whip up all your favourite beverages from espressos to lattes, instantly. starbucksstore.ca 102 PHOTO BY BEBB STUDIOS, DECOR BY UPRIGHT DECOR Love on the Terrace Planning an intimate wedding but still want a spectacular setting? Consider the outdoor terrace at the Fairmont Pacific Rim luxury Owner's Suite for an unforgettable rooftop ceremony featuring breathtaking views of Coal Harbour, a private cabana, reflecting pond and cosy outdoor fireplace. The versatile space can be luxuriously tented to accommodate ceremonies of up to 60 guests and seat up to 50 for dinner. For details, call 604-692-4966 or visit fairmont.com/pacificrim R EA L W EDDINGS pg101-106_News_Calendar_Shop.indd 102 12-09-24 1:28 PM