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news+cues Haute Chinese The Lower Mainland has no shortage of Asian eateries, but nothing quite like the new dedicated Chinese kitchen at the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. Launched earlier this year, the custom-made kitchen and its team of talented chefs now allow the hotel to create an authentic Chinese banquet, complete with customized décor, dishes and specialty items including traditional "cake cards" and wedding favours — all in the luxurious setting of the renowned Four Seasons. For more information, contact Lisa Ng at 604-844-6714 or lisa.ng@fourseasons.com All-in-One Weddings This spring, the Loden Hotel launched a new collection of elegant all-in-one wedding packages. The downtown Vancouver boutique hotel offers creative options for every budget, all including use of the spectacular Halo Penthouse rooftop terrace for the ceremony, the penthouse itself for the reception, a customized menu and wedding-night accommodations in the new Something Blue Suite, plus plenty of extras ranging from cakes and flowers to photography. Prices range from $5,999 to $36,999, based on 40 guests. For details, contact Alexis Pritchard at 778-373-1632 or visit theloden.com Love, Indian-Style Grander Than Ever Freshly renovated just in time for the spring wedding season, the Riverside Grand Ballroom in Richmond is living up to its name. The opulent space is grander than ever, now accommodating up to 650 guests. Take a tour and check out the wide range of convenient features, including an outdoor terrace perfect for ceremonies or barbecues, a large cocktail lounge area, two full-service bars, plus a cappuccino bar and even an ice-cream bar. Plus, the planning experts at Riverside are on hand to help coordinate every detail from colour theme to catering. For details, call 604-244-7755 or visit riverside-palace.com 98 Save the date! The second annual Seasons of Love South Asian Wedding Gala is heading to the Crown Palace Banquet Hall in Surrey on October 21. Presented by the wedding-planning experts at Vancouver-based Big Phat Indian Weddings, this lively event features an interactive stage show, colourful fashion and jewellery shows, live entertainment, tasty treats and more. In addition to checking out a variety of local vendors, couples can take home one of several door prizes, or even the $30,000 grand prize. For details, go to bigphatindianweddings.com R E A L WEDDINGS p94-99_Real Style NewsCues Calendar.indd 98 4/24/12 3:45:26 PM