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18 real weddings / news&cues By Kim Mah Iaian WINE by the SEA Did you know that Pender Island now boasts an award-winning winery with its own wedding venue? Sea Star Vineyards may be new to the B.C. wine scene but its wines, produced from organically grown grapes, have already won three top awards and found their way into Vancouver's leading restaurants. Located on 26 scenic acres, the beachfront winery provides an idyllic natural setting for a wedding, along with a strikingly modern indoor event space that extends out onto a spacious lawn and garden patio perfect for cocktail hour. seastarvineyards.ca SWEET PASSION Spale If going traditional isn't your style, a Truvelle gown might be the perfect choice. Vancouver designer Gaby Bayona launched the new bridal line last year, after honing her craft at New Westminster's Ellebay Bridal, a custom shop she co-ran with her mother. Truvelle creates made-to-order wedding dresses, all handmade in Vancouver using locally sourced fabrics and other materials. The newest collection ranges from sweet lace creations to edgier modern looks accented with glittery sequins. View them all at Truvelle's new showroom in Gastown, open by appointment only. truvelle.com PHOTO KRISTY RYAN OF BLUSH WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY; JAYNA MARIE MAKEUP & HAIR; MODEL: ELIZABETH OF LIZBELL AGENCY Searching for an engagement ring that stands out, or an eye-catching piece you can wear on your wedding day and beyond? You now have a fresh option in Vancouver at the newly opened Pomellato, the Italian luxury jeweller's first- ever Canadian boutique. Founded in 1967 in Milan, Pomellato is renowned for its handcrafted pieces making creative use of coloured gemstones. Discerning fashionistas have visited Pomellato on such cosmopolitan streets as Madison Avenue and Rodeo Drive, but local brides can now check out the collection for themselves in Pacific Centre. (Shown: Nudo Collection 18k rose-gold rings with faceted pink quartz, $2,740 each.) 604-257-2390, pomellato.com True to You It's always exciting to see a local home-based business expand. That was exactly the story for Vancouver's newest boutique bakery, Sweet Bake Shop. In 2010, owner Tessa Sam pursued her passion for the sweet art of baking by starting up a bakery in her home kitchen. This past summer, business had boomed so much that she opened up a pretty new storefront in trendy Yaletown, where she now serves up fresh cupcakes, cookies, cakes and more — plus, of course, custom creations for your most special occasion. sweetbakeshop.com PHOTO KRISTIN SARNA, STUDIO86CREATIVEDESIGN.COM Spale Searching for an engagement ring that stands out, or an eye-catching piece Spale Searching for an engagement ring that stands out, or an eye-catching piece Spale you can wear on your wedding day and beyond? You now have a fresh option Spale you can wear on your wedding day and beyond? You now have a fresh option Spale in Vancouver at the newly opened Pomellato, the Italian luxury jeweller's first- ever Canadian boutique. Founded in 1967 in Milan, Pomellato is renowned for its handcrafted pieces making creative use of coloured gemstones. 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Sea Star Vineyards may be new to the B.C. wine scene but its wines, produced from organically grown grapes, have already won three top awards and found their way into Vancouver's leading restaurants. Located on 26 scenic acres, the beachfront winery provides an idyllic natural setting for a wedding, along with a strikingly modern indoor event space that extends out onto a spacious lawn and garden patio perfect for cocktail hour. Searching for an engagement ring that stands out, or an eye-catching piece you can wear on your wedding day and beyond? You now have a fresh option in Vancouver at the newly opened Pomellato, the Italian luxury jeweller's first- ever Canadian boutique. Founded in 1967 in Milan, Pomellato is renowned for its handcrafted pieces making creative use of coloured gemstones. Discerning fashionistas have visited Pomellato on such cosmopolitan streets as Madison Avenue and Rodeo Drive, but local brides can now check out the collection for