22 real weddings PLANNING GUIDE 2016
Photographer
Jonetsu Studios
jonetsuphotography.com
Videographer
Capture the Moment
Media
capturethemoment
media.com
Venue
Private residence,
Richmond
Wedding Planner
DreamGroup
Productions
dreamgroup.ca
Bride's Dress
"Gweneth" by
Monique Lhuillier,
from Bisou Bridal
bisoubridal.com
Makeup
Jasmine Hoffman
jasminehoffman.com
Hair
Dylan Walker
Groom's Outfit
Tom Ford,
from Holt Renfrew
holtrenfrew.com
MC's Outfit
The Tux Store
thetuxstore.com
Décor
Delovely Creative
delovelycreative.com
Stationery
Uniquity Design
uniquityinvitations.com
Flowers
The Flower Factory
flowerfactory.ca
Catering
Savoury City
savourycity.com
Food Trucks
Roaming Dragon
roamingdragon.com
Vij's Railway Express
vijsrailwayexpress.com
Cake
The Uncommon Cake
theuncommoncake.com
Officiant
Doni Gerain
Disc Jockey
DJ Gary Singh,
MiB Roadshow
mibroadshow.com
Ceremony Music
Musical Occasions
musicaloccasions.ca
Jewellery
Harry Winston diamonds
(gift from groom)
Wedding Rings
Cartier
cartier.com
Transportation
Royal Limousine Services
royallimo.ca
THE
DREAM
TEAM
impeccable and you would never know that the
original gown was strapless," says Chantel.
A 10,000-square-foot structure, constructed
by Phoenix Tent & Event Rentals in Rajen's
parents' backyard in Richmond, served as the
venue for Rajen and Chantel's non-traditional
ceremony and reception. "Because of our mixed
religious backgrounds, we wanted to have our
ceremony in a neutral setting – one that embraced
our diverse family and friends," Rajen explains.
"We wanted an intimate space and a place that
we would remember forever, and that's what it
was for us. Every time we look at the backyard,
we think back to our very special day."
Out of the 450 guests in attendance, only
seven knew the real reason they were there
because Chantel and Rajen had needed their
help with logistics and ensuring out-of-town
guests could make the trip. Everyone else
believed they were gathering for an engagement
party at which Rajen would propose to Chantel.
After the bride and groom privately revealed to
their parents the secret of the day, the remaining
unsuspecting guests were stunned when Chantel
appeared in her wedding dress to the tune of Elvis
Presley's "Can't Help Falling in Love."
"Everyone was surprised! It was magical," says
Rajen.
"We just loved how everything turned out,"
adds Chantel.
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Chantel and Rajen's wedding was held inside a
temporary structure built in the groom's parents'
backyard. The cavernous space was elegantly
warmed up with rustic wooden touches and plenty
of lush florals and greenery.
