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The party began the moment they were introduced as husband and wife overlooking Coal Harbour, exchanging vows they'd written themselves. Then, in accordance with their wishes, the party began the moment they were introduced as husband and wife. "We didn't want a two-hour wait between the ceremony and the reception," David says. "As soon as we were walking out, drinks were flowing, canapés were being served and the party started." And what a party. The evening flew by with songs and speeches punctuating multiple dinner courses. "By the time dinner and cake cutting were done, it was 11," says Kathryn. As an icebreaker orchestrated by the emcee, at one point the newlyweds sat back-to-back in chairs on the dance floor. They each held one of David's shoes in one hand and one of Kathryn's in the other. The emcee asked pointed questions such as "Who's the better driver?" "Who made the first move?" "Who's the better cook?" David and Kathryn responded by holding up the appropriate shoe. "He asked the perVenue — Ceremony & fect questions to generate dispute and to Reception get laughs," says Kathryn. Lift Bar and Grill liftbarandgrill.com Today, Kathryn and David look back Photographer on their wedding with nothing but Robin O'Neill Photography delight. "We wanted a great party with robinoneillphotography.com everyone having had enough to eat, to Wedding Planner Countdown Events drink and having a good time. It was countdownevents.com exactly what we wanted." Bride's Dress Bisou Bridal A huge part of the day's success can bisoubridal.com be credited to the refined ambience and Makeup the understated touches that the wedMelanie Neufeld ding planner brought to the occasion. Hair Adam Cameron "Soha was incredible," says Kathryn. stratospherehair.com "Beyond being very professional, she was Groom's & Groomsmen's so attuned to making it exactly what we Attire Giorgios for Men wanted. All of the vendors she brought giorgiosformen.com in were wonderful. Everyone was able Bride's Shoes to get our personalities and weave them Miz Mooz into the day." rw Groom's Shoes The Dream Team Cole Haan Flowers Granville Island Florist gifvancouver.com Décor Upright Decor uprightdecor.com Cake Ganache Patisserie ganacheyaletown.com Disc Jockey DJ BFAD djbfad.com Wedding Rings Mary Ann Buis at Costen Catbalue costencatbalue.com Top: Between dinner courses, Kathryn and David played a shoe game organized by their emcee, Chris HindmarchWatson. Who won? "I think Kath won, but not by much," says David. Middle: "We wanted a great party," says Kathryn, and that's exactly what she and David got, with night falling before they knew it. Bottom: The couple enjoyed their first dance as husband and wife to the strains of James Taylor's "How Sweet It Is to Be Loved By You." R E AL WE D D I N G S . CA p56-63_Law of Attraction One Fine Day.indd 63 63 4/24/12 3:19:41 PM