14 real weddings PLANNING GUIDE 2016
By Kim Mah
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NEWS&CUES
Looking for a stunning Vancouver venue with a
bit of history? Check out The Permanent, a recently
restored heritage building that first opened its doors
on West Pender Street in 1907, as the BC Permanent
& Loan Company. More than a century later, it now
welcomes weddings and other celebrations, offering
state-of-the-art equipment alongside historical
touches like original stained glass, crystal details and
even the original bank vault door. The Permanent
can host up to 180 for a seated dinner or 250 for a
standing reception. thepermanent.ca
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SOMETHINg
BORROWED
ONE-STOP
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TASTE OF
SCOTLAND
Once you've found your dream dress,
you'll need the perfect accessories. But if
splurging on designer jewellery isn't in the
cards for you, The Borrowed Collection can
help. This unique Vancouver-based service
rents out sparkling necklaces, bracelets,
earrings, headpieces, veils and belts from
designers like Jenny Packham and Kate
Spade – all at a fraction of the purchase
price. Simply go online to choose your piece
and it'll be shipped to your door, or pick
up your chosen item at Soirée Lounge in
Vancouver. theborrowedcollection.com
When you're pulling together your wedding, it always
helps to find a vendor who can multi-task. Meet
Nicole Jespersen of Details Special Event Planning &
Décor. In addition to full planning and décor design
services, the Victoria-based wedding planner now
offers complete floral services. Working with local
growers and wholesalers, Jespersen brings in the
freshest products to create in-season bouquets,
centrepieces and more – either as a standalone
service or bundled with a planning and décor
package. detailsbc.com
Of the endless variety of
sweets you can serve on your
wedding dessert table or give
away as favours, you can't go
wrong with melt-in-your-mouth
shortbread. Say hello to Rose's
Shortbread, a recently launched
treat by a B.C. baker whose
recipe for perfect Scottish
shortbread is a well-guarded
secret. The buttery cookies can
be customized in practically any
shape, size or flavour, including
inventive varieties like hot chile
chocolate or lavender lemon.
Custom orders start at $200.
rosesshortbread.com
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