Real Weddings

14 real weddings / news&cues By Kim Mah Design Your Own Having trouble saying yes to a dress? At newly opened boutique Red Velvet Bridal Design in Kelowna, you can try on a selection of exquisite couture gowns and have one customized any way you'd like, or have a fully custom design created just for you. The European- trained local bridal designer crafts every dress from fine silks and other natural fabrics for a luxurious gown that's as comfortable as it is beautiful. redvelvetbridal.com If you've been crossing the border to satisfy your designer shoe cravings, you can now save yourself the drive. The long- awaited new Nordstrom has finally opened its doors at Vancouver's Pacific Centre, and that means your dream wedding shoes may be closer than you think. The store's Salon Shoes carries many of the same highly coveted designer lines as in Seattle, including Jimmy Choo, Charlotte Olympia, Valentino and more. ca.nordstrom.com While a candy buffet is a hit at any party, consider stepping it up a notch with a roaming s'mores bar. For $425 for three hours, Vancouver's Sweet Petite Confectioner will set up its sweet cart with four marshmallow flavours and cheerfully torch fresh s'mores treats (on a stick or in a cookie) for up to 150 hungry guests. Even better, the marshmallows are made with organic cane sugar without artificial flavouring or corn syrup. sweetpetiteconfectioner.com Launched this fall on the UBC campus in Vancouver is a fresh new option for a West Coast wedding. Perch Restaurant, located on the fourth floor of the spectacular new AMS Student Nest building, serves up a local, sustainable farm-to-table menu with a side of panoramic views from its airy dining room and spacious patio. Perch can accommodate groups of up to 290 guests, with all proceeds going towards the university's student programs and services. perchrestaurant.com If you've been crossing the border to satisfy your designer shoe cravings, you can now save yourself the drive. The long- ROOM WITh A VIEW Shoe Heaven SUgAR hIgh S W E E T P E T I T E C O N F E C T I O N E R C O U R T E S Y O F C R E A T I V E L I g h T I M A g I N g

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