Eat & Drink

How To Do I Do

Vancouver (May.29.07)

We shop, we dine, we wander the city. And every once in a while, we get hitched. See how Jenn Farrell, Vancouver Sweetspot writer, is creating the perfect rock-and-roll throwdown meets English garden party in the wilds of Maple Ridge (you might just be inspired):

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The Pictures
You have to love a photographer who can make people laugh. (Threatening to show up at the ceremony in a mini and heels was just the beginning).
Rachael Harvalias
Richmond
604-780-9206

The Flowers
A kind and patient florist is a bride’s best friend. Sandra is one of those rare individuals that listens to “the vision,” and then actually delivers it within budget.
Westgate Flower Garden
210-20398 Dewdney Trunk Road, Maple Ridge
604-460-7230

The Food
Totally unflappable, Monique can create a buffet with enough variety to satisfy foodies, toddlers, vegetarians and red-meat-loving dads, all without raising an eyebrow.
Cosmic Catering
www.cosmiccatering.com

The Favours
Matching Jelly Bellies to the colour scheme is a fun task – especially when you buy a few extra for sugar-based stress relief.
The Candy Aisle
www.candyaisle.com

The Accessories
For a second wedding, a veil can seem a little…shall we say, disingenuous. But a custom-made feathered crown of a hat? Perfection.
Jeweliette
www.jeweliette.com

The Bride’s Sexy Shoulders
A strapless gown is a perfect match for upper-body buffness. A word of advice for guests: Better “go long” if you want to catch the bouquet.
Cardio-Core Bootcamp
www.cardiocorebootcamp.ca

The Suggested Further Readings
For cost-saving ideas that aren’t bleak or miserly: Wedding Chic. For wrestling with Mother Nature: The Everything Outdoor Wedding Book. And for much-needed perspective and a good laugh: Offbeat Bride: Taffeta-Free Alternatives for Independent Brides.

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