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SWEET AS ST. LUCIA HOTEL PHOTO COURTESY OF PRESTIGE INNS A Caribbean paradise right here in B.C.? The Prestige Oceanfront Resort, nestled in Sooke on Vancouver Island, is a hidden gem that delivers the oceanside beauty of a tropical isle (prestigeinn.com/sooke-prestige-hotel.php or 1-877-737-8443). Aubrey: Melissa of Buttercream Couture captures the extraordinary colours featured throughout this resort with her signature cake and cupcakes. The contrast between the white icing and the chocolate base looks extraordinary, just as it does throughout this oceanfront resort with its dark chocolate-and-white décor. Sarah: I love these deep rich colours — not what you'd expect for a tropical table, but the combination of jewel tones and dark wood is truly elegant and transports you to another time and place. Sarah: Lucia offers white sand and turquoise waters, not to mention whitewashed hotels like the Sooke Prestige Oceanfront Resort. The moment I walked into the lobby, I felt transported to the Caribbean. With dark floors, white walls and pops of tropical colour, it offers the elegance of a bygone era, which inspired our 1930s-esque look. My gown is not only perfectly in tune with the era, but the light fabric will keep you cool when dancing along the gorgeous Sooke harbour. Best part? It's wrinkle free — perfect for a destination wedding. 90 Sarah: When it comes to food, the St. Lucia banana chicken here is mouthwatering delicious and oh-so-unique for your matrimonial meal. Light curries, fresh fish Creole and fig-topped greens are also delicious ways to bring a taste of the tropics to B.C. R E A L WEDDINGS p86-93_Home and Away.indd 90 4/24/12 3:41:10 PM