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* ad! iP ON NOW Contents Planning Guide 2014 Feature Weddings 24 From a Distance How did a couple from Texas wind up marrying on Vancouver Island? Anjali Patwari and Alex Keller share their sweet story. by Noa Glouberman photographed by Vasia Han 29 40 Shining Bright All-out glamour was the order of the day in Ruth Kale and Ari Burstein's white-themed summertime wedding. by Lana Mador photographed by Melia Sorenson Mountain Bliss Stories + Advice Erin Bilinsky and Ryan Robinson discovered the perfect spot in Whistler for their rustic West Coast wedding. by Laura Sugden photographed by Ronnie Lee Hill 16 32 The Best Medicine Young doctors Stephanie Chu and Corey Metcalf celebrated their marriage with a lavish day in two iconic Vancouver venues. by Laura Kramer photographed by Gina & Chris Chong 36 The Kindest Cut When you can't invite absolutely everyone, how do you trim your guest list without hurt feelings? by Connie Jeske Crane illustration by Mandy Lau 20 Wedding Pros 101 If you could use a helping hand putting together your big day, here's what you need to know about hiring a wedding planner. by Lauren Kramer illustration by Mandy Lau Let's Dance PHOTO VASIA HAN Fun-loving couple Erica-May Chan and Hallis Blaney set their colourful personalities loose in one lively Yaletown celebration. by Tahnée Sanders photographed by Leslie & Mark Biggar p04-07_Contents.indd 4 On Our Cover Anjali Patwari and Alex Keller's romantic Vancouver Island wedding was a riot of summer colour, beautifully captured by Vasia Han of Vasia Weddings. See full story on page 24. 13-12-09 11:29 AM