Friday's Fabulous Finds

This week we bring you unforgettable entertainment that will make your guests feel in love, creating that oh so ever romantic mood, being fun and exciting yet relaxed.

I am sure you have heard her name though out the city of Vancouver...I introduce you to a Vancouver native and the very talented  

Jaclyn Guillou!

At the very young age of 2, Jaclyn Guillou knew she had found one of her passions.  Once you hear her beautiful voice, you will be hooked and taken to a different land, which I like to call "Land of DayDream" and once you listen to her songs, you will understand what I mean.  Miss Guillou and her band will help you create the perfect ambiance for your guests to remember your wedding or event!  I have had the honor of Jaclyn Guillou share her amazing voice at some of my weddings, corporate events and private home events.  At the weddings, Jaclyn sang during the cocktail hour and dinner reception, which provided the perfect ambiance for guests to enjoy!

Jaclyn and her very talented band come prepared with everything, she will sit down with you and your planner before the event and ensure she understands your event clearly and plans accordingly ie) style of music, etc.

Here is what the Jazz community has to say about Jaclyn:

“Guillou puts a slightly more organic contemporary jazz spin on music steeped in tradition and thus makes old school become new cool, the sign of a true artist.”               
~ Critical Jazz 

“An album that is so rich with dimension you need a pair of 3D glasses to listen to it.”  
~!Earshot Magazine

“BC has produced another rising star, someone perhaps to follow in the footsteps of international jazz artist Diana Krall in the years to come.”
 ~ Review Vancouver 

Visit her website and take a listen, the website not only lists her work but her latest music videos but also Jaclyn's upcoming shows.
 

Make your event unforgettable!  

To contact Jaclyn Guillou, please click here!  

CONTEST ALERT!!: Tell us at DreamGroup what you think of Jaclyn's music by writing on DreamGroup's Facebook wall and you will be entered to win a copy of Jaclyn Guillou's very latest CD!

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 CONTEST DETAILS

  WIN a copy of Jaclyn Guillou's latest CD

Value of this Prize is $20.00 CAD (exclusive of taxes)

CONTEST RULES
 

• Winner must live in the Vancouver Lower Mainland
 
• This Contest ends Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 5:00pm PST.  Winner will be drawn randomly and announced on the DreamGroup Blog, Facebook and Twitter on Friday, November 9th.  The winner must contact DreamGroup within 72 hours to claim their prize.

• The winner is responsible for picking up their prize

• This prize cannot be substituted by the winner or redeemed for cash.

HOW TO ENTER

To Enter: Tell us at DreamGroup what you think of Jaclyn's music by writing on DreamGroup's Facebook wall

Good Luck!

By Sandy Pandher, Associate Planner with DreamGroup Productions

With her "hands on" energetic approach to planning, Sandy offers a perfect balance between assertiveness and calmness -- two qualities instrumental in qualifying oneself as a great planner. This smart, savvy and dedicated planner's passion is in building relationships and connecting with each of her clients so that their wedding day can truly reflect who they are as a couple and what their love story symbolizes. Sandy is best suited to the busy Urban couple looking for a knowledgeable and intuitive planner to help bring their wedding vision to life.

Monday's Montage: Woodsy Wedding

There’s nothing I love more than a beautiful outdoor wedding. With this beautiful country we live in, and all that BC has to offer, a wedding in the woods is very feasible! Far from your camping experiences, picture this: delicate paper lanterns hanging from a wooded backdrop provided by Mother Nature. The sun streams through the trees just right as you and your hubby exchange vows in front of your family and friends, who are comfortably seated on quaint benches from oak trees…

Can you picture it? Stunning, right!?

Check out these nature-inspired ideas for an outdoor wedding that’s classy, not crunchy…

 Neutral bridesmaid dresses help add to the earthy feel

The pop of color and feathery design of this table give off an enchanted forest vibe

Jayleen Deelman has been with DreamGroup since 2010 and has made her way from our Star Wedding Coordinator to a Dedicated Associate Planner. Jayleen is upbeat, good natured, and always smiling. She is attentive and with her passion for everything weddings she is key in carrying out a fluid and enjoyable wedding day experience. Clients adore her sweet disposition and her desire to make their wedding a memory they will never forget.

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Ask a Planner... "A License to Marry?"

DreamGroup…

We are getting married this September and someone just said to us the other day that we need a marriage license!?! This is the first we have heard about this! Is this true? And if we do need one then where do we get it and how much does it cost?  Who would have guessed...

Thx!

Stephen

Hello Stephen,

Good questions!  First of all check out the handy dandy BC Government website for all the “Getting Married in BC” need to knows… http://www.vs.gov.bc.ca/marriage/  It offers tons of useful information as far as finding a marriage commissioner, obtaining a license, protocol for changing your name if desired, locations for a garden ceremony, etc.

To answer your questions…  Yes, everyone needs a license to be legally married in BC (but, not to have kids! I think they have that one totally backwards! lol).  It is super easy to obtain one though.  Simply walk into London Drugs at Broadway and Cambie (yup that's what I said London Drugs) and head to the insurance department (or see website above for other participating insurance offices near you).  The cost is $100.00 (No tax! Savour it as that doesn’t happen often!).  Only one of you need go, but it’s a smart idea to bring a piece of mail or I.D. belonging to your spouse to confirm proper spelling of names.  That's not mandatory, just helpful.  You can only pick up the license 0-3 months before the wedding so based on a September wedding you are good to pick it up anytime.  All the best with your wedding plans Stephen!

Wedding Planner signing off!  Until next week… keep those questions coming in!  Submit your questions by emailing us at askaplanner@dreamgroup.ca

Cheerio,

Genève 

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Genève McNally, Principal Planner, DreamGroup Productions

Genève first began her wedding career in 1999 as the Catering Manager for one of Vancouver’s most sought after wedding venues, Brock House Restaurant.  In 2004 Genève and college friend Sarah Shore ambitiously started up what is now one of Vancouver's longest running and most trusted wedding planning companies, DreamGroup Productions Inc.

These days, in addition to working with her clients in a full planning capacity, Genève focuses her attention on the sales and marketing aspects of the company and is most often the friendly voice you will chat with when first inquiring with DreamGroup.  Genève is known to inspire and excite both clients and industry associates alike with her exuberant personality and joie de vivre!  Her ability to be refreshingly candid and her in depth knowledge of the wedding industry have earned her the friendly moniker “Two-Cents McNally”.  Genève also teaches the Wedding Planning classes offered through the dg Academy and is the chief correspondent behind DreamGroup's weekly Blog feature Ask a Planner.

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