Ursula and Rob ~ August 6, 2011

In the months leading up to Rob and Ursula’s wedding, we had experienced a very rainy, very cold, not-at-all-summery summer. As we planned Rob and Ursula’s big day at their newly-built log home on Gambier Island, which was to feature an outdoor ceremony as well as dinner al fresco, I made many attempts to convince them that we needed a rain plan. Each time I brought this up, Rob would recite what had become his mantra:

“It’s not going to rain on my wedding day.”

As luck would have it, he was right. August 6 was one of the hottest, sunniest days of the summer. Ursula and Rob’s guests came from all over the world to watch them tie the knot against the backdrop of an absolutely stunning panoramic view of Howe Sound. Here are a few highlights of their day, captured by the lovely folks at bOB HOmer photography:

A venue this stunning is not easy to come by… or to get to! This wedding presented many challenges from a logistical standpoint, and I have nothing but gratitude to express for everyone who helped make it such a success:

• Donna Wadsworth and the whole team at Savoury City Catering
• Jen and bOB HOmer of bOB HOmer photography
• Dion and Mathew at Big Red Chair Events
• Bouquets and boutonnieres by Evan Orion at Flowerz
• Chocolate Favours by Anne-Geneviève at Chocolaterie de la Nouvelle France
• Bride’s hair and makeup by Absolute Spa
• All of the helpful staff at Lions Bay Marina
• Water taxis by Brian at Cormorant Marine
• Guest shuttles to/from Lions Bay, courtesy of the North Vancouver Hotel
• last but absolutely not least: my tireless assistants, Blair and Sabrina!

Congratulations, PBCWA Winners!

This week, I had the great pleasure of attending the Professional BC Wedding Awards Gala with the funnest limo full of people imaginable! Seeing so many of my colleagues in one place was such a rare and fun experience. Since Revel Events is just two weeks too young to be eligible to submit work for an award, I was able to relax and enjoy the evening, nerve-free! I felt like an actor attending the Oscars just for the red carpet fun of it all

My heartfelt congratulations to all of the winners and runners-up!

Best Wedding Reception Venue – Alternative Location:

The Wedding Yacht
www.theweddingyacht.com

RUNNER-UP

Brockhouse Restaurant
www.brockhouserestaurant.com

Best Wedding Reception Venue – Hotel or Banquet Hall:

Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier
www.pinnaclepierhotel.com

RUNNER-UP

Terminal City Club
www.tcclub.com

Stanley Park Pavilion
www.stanleyparkpavilion.com

Best Wedding Ceremony Location:

Brix Restaurant
www.brixvancouver.com

RUNNER-UP (tied, both within one percent of the winner)

Brockhouse Restaurant
www.brockhouserestaurant.com

The Wedding Yacht
www.theweddingyacht.com

Best Wedding Cake:

Ganache Pâtisserie
www.ganacheyaletown.com

Best Bridal Bouquet:

The Flower Factory
www.flowerfactory.ca

RUNNER-UP

Bliss Event + Design
www.blissevent.ca

Best Wedding Florist – Overall:

The Flower Factory
www.flowerfactory.ca

Best Wedding Decor:

Art of The Party Design Inc.
www.artoftheparty.ca

Best Wedding Event Planning:

Art of The Party Design Inc.

www.artoftheparty.ca

Best Wedding Make-up:

Felicia Bromba  |  Make-up Artist
www.makeup-by-felicia.com

RUNNER-UP

Facade West Salon
www.facadewestsalon.ca

Mink Makeup + Hair
www.minkmakeupart.com

Best Wedding Hair Style:

Mink Makeup + Hair
www.minkmakeupart.com

RUNNER-UP

Jayna Marie Make-Up + Hair
www.jaynamarie.com

Best Wedding Stationery:

Sunlit Letter Press
www.sunlit-letterpress.com

Best Wedding Videography/Cinematography:

Love Story Media
www.lovestorymedia.com

RUNNER-UP

EXL Films
www.exlfilms.com

Rafael Ziah Franco & Co.
www.rafaelziahfranco.com

Best Wedding Jewelry Design - Rings:

The Sonja Picard Collection

www.sonjapicard.com

RUNNER-UP

Jewellery Artists 3D
www.ja3d.com

Best Wedding Jewelry Design – Accessories:

Elsa Corsi  |  Beautiful Jewellery
www.elsacorsi.com

Best Wedding Transportation:

Stanley Park Horse-Drawn Tours
www.stanleypark.com

RUNNER-UP

Ultimate Limousine
www.ultimatelimo4you.com

Photography – Best Overall Wedding Photography:

Sakura Photography
www.sakuraphotography.com

RUNNER-UP

Fran Chelico
www.franchelico.com

Photography – Best Candid/Photojournalism Photograph:

Lucida Photography
www.lucida-photography.com

RUNNER-UP

JONETSU STUDIOS
www.jonetsuphotography.com

Generation Photography
www.generationphotography.ca

Photography – Best portrait: Bride and Groom Together:

Union Photographers
www.unionphotographers.com

RUNNER-UP

JONETSU STUDIOS
www.jonetsuphotography.com

Sakura Photography
www.sakuraphotography.com

Photography – Best Wedding Detail Photograph:

Jenna & Tristan
www.jennaandtristan.com

RUNNER-UP

KGOODPHOTO
www.kgoodphoto.com

Photography – Best Wedding Group Photograph:

Michael Wachniak Photographer
www.michaelwachniak.com

RUNNER-UP

Shari + Mike Photographers
www.shariandmike.ca

RF Productions
www.rfproductions.ca

Industry Achievement Award:

Alicia Keats
www.aliciakeats.com

Other Notable Individuals who were nominated for an Industry Achievement Award
(Random)

Colin Upright
Soha Lavin
Angela Girard
Geneve McNally
Harumi Suzuki
Tanya Peters (my mentor, and one amazing lady!!)
Sarah Shore