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16 real weddings / news&cues By Kim Mah CATERING TO YOU Ligh up you day Taking months or years to plan an elaborate wedding isn't for everyone. If you want to keep it simple (yet beautiful), consider "A Lovely Elopement." The talented team of Vancouver's Maru Photography, Celsia Floral and Cake by Nicole has launched an intimate wedding package starting from $2,000 – featuring three hours of photography and an online showcase for your photos, a bouquet or floral crown and coordinating boutonnière, and an Italian buttercream cake to share with family and friends. For more details, email maruphoto@shaw.ca Perfectly Simple Want a taste of something different? Whether you fancy a backyard taco party or a six-course gourmet indulgence for your wedding feast, creative and memorable fare is the specialty of Vancouver's No Fixed Address Catering. Born out of chef-owner Steve Duke's passion for innovative cuisine, the up-and-coming catering company was the recipient of two honours at the 2014 BC Professional Wedding Awards, paving its way to becoming a bold new force on the local wedding scene. nofixedaddresscatering.com Want to add dazzle to your reception space? Rent some show-stopping light-up letters to instantly amp up the "wow" factor. Crafted in Vancouver, BU Letters are an impressive five feet tall with a white satin finish and can be used indoors or out. Rent just your initials or as many marquee letters as you like – a fun idea for engagement portraits too. Rental fees include delivery, set-up and pick-up. buletters.com ROOM to PARTY Be among the first to wed in an exquisitely restored heritage building right on the North Vancouver waterfront. Recently unveiled at an exclusive preview organized by local event planners Smitten Events, the Pipe Shop at the Shipyards was once known as the Pipefitters building. Its 1940s industrial roots are beautifully on display in its soaring vaulted ceilings and exposed wooden beams. Offering spectacular views and plenty of parking, the Pipe Shop is now accepting bookings for weddings and special events. For more info, email pipeshop@quayproperty.net or call 604-985-2191.