Contents
planning guide 2016
Feature Weddings
20 Surprise!
Chantel Dulay and Rajen Janda
threw a lavish engagement
party – which was secretly a
surprise wedding.
Photographed by
Camille & Chadwick Bensler
25 Summer Love
Sunshine and romance lit up
Danielle Rutherford and Kurtis
Hicks' big day at a scenic
Vancouver Island resort.
Photographed by Vasia Han
31 Black Magic
A non-traditional theme was
perfect for Stephanie Castillo
and Wilson Braulio's Science
World wedding.
Photographed by
Life Studios Inc.
35 Simply Beautiful
Emily Forbes and Tristan
Jenkin tied the knot in elegant
style at an unconventional venue
in Pemberton.
Photographed by Robin O'Neill
Stories + Advice
16 Crunching the
Numbers
How to create (and stick to) a
realistic budget
18 Location, Location,
Location
What you need to know about
choosing the right venue
Fashion + Style
38 Cobalt Chic
Brilliant pops of blue brighten this
modern wedding theme
44 The Best of Times
Locally sourced gowns with a
romantic nod to the past
53 Ready, Set, Glow!
ree plans to whip you into
gorgeous shape by
the big day
Lush florals were a highlight
of Danielle Rutherford and
Kurtis Hicks' Vancouver
Island celebration, captured
by Vasia Han of Vasia
Weddings. See full story on
page 25.
All these stories and
much more online at
realweddings.ca
Departments
10 Contributors
12 Marry Me
14 News & Cues
61 Real Experts
63 Shopping Guide
64 Wedding Show & Event
Calendar
66 Last Moment
Planning Resources
54 Wedding Planner
Checklist
56 Budget Worksheet
57 Wedding Vendor
Contact List
58 Catering Checklist
On the Cover
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