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Clockwise from top left: The bridal party shuttled to the reception via oldfashioned trolley; vintage books and cheery yellow craspedia livened up the table settings; under the dramatic high ceilings at Vancouver Urban Winery, dining tables were set up next to aging barrels of wine. With those key details ticked off, Krista began her quest for a dress. Unlike many brides-to-be, she knew she wouldn't find her dream dress in any bridal shop. "I'm a curvy girl, so I knew that off-the-rack gowns weren't going to suit me." Instead, inspiration came from one of the couple's favourite TV shows, Mad Men — especially in the full-figured form of character Joan Harris. The timeless, figure-flattering styles of the '60s-set show led Krista to opt for a custom-made Audrey Hepburn-esque knee-length gown. The eco-conscious Krista, who works as a sustainability project officer, chose vintage fabrics for her dress, which she accented with a pillbox hat, lace gloves and bright-blue pumps. The bride proved a perfect match to her sharply dressed groom, who wore a tuxedo with a gingham waistcoat and checked bow tie. "I wanted to pay homage to the classic-ness of the '60s," says Krista, "so I wouldn't one day cringe with embarrassment and shove the photos in a drawer." This ode to a lost era was evoked through other old-time touches, too. On the wedding day, the bridal party was transported via trolley car from the Museum of Vancouver, site of the wedding ceremony, to Vancouver Urban Winery, for the reception. And at the Railtown winery — a magical space where fairy lights twinkled overhead and wine casks served as podiums — tables were decorated with stacks of vintage books, index-card placeholders and even packets of candy cigarettes. Plus, in lieu of a guest book, guests were asked to sign library cards. The sweetest touch of all, though, was when the newlyweds danced to Doris Day's "People Will Say We're in Love." pg58-67_WalkingSunshine_MadYou.indd 64 12-09-24 1:07 PM