Perfect Partners: DreamGroup & The Sutton Place Hotel!

The Sutton Place Catering team is pleased to announce a wedding promotion for DreamGroup and our valued clients!

As is well known, the Sutton Place Hotel takes great pride in the ambience, service and food that are offered in their facility and they now want to make it even easier and more rewarding for DreamGroup clients to plan to spend their special day with them.

The Sutton Place Hotel and DreamGroup have teamed up to provide a wedding experience for our clients that is beyond beautiful!

DreamGroup Clients choosing to host their wedding in the elegant Le Versailles Ballroom will receive the following as a special bonus:

• Complimentary wedding cake (to a value of $500) for any wedding valued at over $10,000 in food & beverage.
• Ten complimentary self parking passes for immediate family members for the wedding day.
• Book a wedding valued at over $10,000 in food & beverage on a Friday or non-holiday Sunday and you will also receive a choice of Sparkling Wine toast or upgraded Canapés at your reception.

If you are a current DG client, don’t hesitate to ask your planner for more information right away and if you’re interested in working with DreamGroup and taking advantage of this fantastic partnership, call us today to arrange your complimentary consultation!

Friday's Fabulous Find: Wedding Insurance!

Modern day weddings involve a thoughtful planning process. This process can be both time-intensive and expensive for couples as wedding costs continue to rise. WEDensure, a Wedding Insurance Program, protects this investment so you and your partner can avoid financial loss and embrace piece of mind. Do not let an unforeseeable event at your rehearsal, ceremony or reception disrupt or even spoil your special day! WEDensure protects you and the memories that will last forever!

WEDensure is a comprehensive product that includes 12 different and important coverages in the same package including:

• Cancellation/postponement
• Failure of suppliers
• Wedding gifts and rings
• Transportation
• Rented property
• Photos and DVDs
• Wedding Cake
• Flowers

WEDensure also protects you as it includes at least $1 million Event Liability and Host Liquor Liability.

Take a look at the WEDensure website and if you have any questions or are interested in insuring your big day, don’t hesitate to contact them via email or at 1-888-603-1931.

DreamGroup’s Wedding Wednesday: Tip of the Week

Shopping for your wedding dress...

In order to avoid becoming overwhelmed, have an idea of the style of dress that suits your body type and personality before you begin. Also, don't be afraid to let the sales attendants offer recommendations, as they often ‘see’ something you don’t. Statistics show that many brides often end up purchasing the first dress they tried on, so if its "the one"...go for it!

DreamGroup’s Top Picks for Wedding Dresses:

OFF THE RACK:

• Isabelle's Bridal
• Bello Wedding World
• The Bridal Gallery
• Lisa's Bridal
• Blush
• Bisou Bridal
• Something Blue
• Pure Something

COUTURE DESIGNERS:

• Caroline Calvert
• Manuel Mendoza
• Clara Couture

ECO-FRIENDLY DESIGNERS:

• Pure Magnolia

DG TIP: Not sure what type of dress is going to best suit your body type? Look to your own closet to find pieces that you feel fabulous in. Make note of neck lines, hem lines & clothing fits that work best for you.

Happy Shopping!

July Blog Competition Winner: Courtney Morrice!

Congratulations to the winner of DreamGroup's July Blog Competition: Courtney Morrice! Courtney has won a lovely silver plated cake knife and server set simply by sharing her wonderful engagement story with us!

Here is her winning story:

My colleague introduced me to your monthly competition! I think its a really great and fun idea. Please find below my engagement story:

So...it was Saturday, July 19, 2009 and I had been at a wedding as the day of coordinator from 9:00am and I didn't get home until 9:00pm at night. Poor Nate was sitting at home all nervous...sweating through 2 shirts and hadn't eaten all day!

It was our 50 month anniversary which at the time, didn't really mean anything, so I wasn't expecting anything. I made it really easy for him to not sound nervous as the whole way home, I was talking about the wedding and how the day had gone. Then when we get home and up the elevator, he begins skipping to our apartment door, so I am thinking something must be up, but it never crossed my mind that he was about to propose.

I walk in to find the entire apartment filled with candles and all I could see was a bunch of items in a row on the coffee table, the first being a picture of a bulldog puppy, which looked kind of like my friends dog, Kingston. (So at this point, I am totally confused). It was all based around 50's due to our anniversary. There were little cards laid out in front of each item and each one explaining a part of our story and how we met. The 50's were accurate timelines too! Not that surprising, as Nate loves numbers!

In front of the picture is the first card, and Nate reads....

"50 seconds after we broke up a potential fight between friends at the Roxy was the first time we laid eyes on each other." There was a picture of a bulldog puppy I had sent him named Roxy (from my daily puppy website) - and the Roxy was the place we first met.

Behind the picture was the second card with $1.50 on top and Nate reads..."50 minutes after that, Art gave you your first test by running you through the buck and a half, and you passed." The buck and a half is a series of questions asked to you really quickly over 1 and a half minutes about your likes and dislikes. As soon as I picked football over hockey, it was a shoe in:)

The 3rd thing on the table was 50 Hershey’s kisses surrounding the card which Nate reads...."50 hours later, we met at El Furniture Warehouse and spent hours getting to know each other…at the end of the night, we shared our first kiss." At this point, I am still just thinking how sweet he was to put together this night "just because."

Lastly, at the back of the table, there was a massive bouquet with 50 red roses and another card which Nate reads...."50 days after that, you were gone, and had been in the Bahamas for 10 days already, when I realized how much I missed you and that I was falling in love with you....It was at that point that we decided that we would stay together and see how things would go, and we settled on an anniversary date of July 19th for when we officially became a couple."

So I give him a huge hug and kiss and I am so grateful that he has taken the time to put this together when he says, "wait, there's more." He then proceeds to read the next card that he had in his hand....

"50 weeks after our anniversary, we had been living together in this very apartment for a month, and I knew at that point that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you."

DING, it was like a light bulb going off! As soon as he said that I finally clued into what was about to happen and got really emotional and started crying. Nate then sees that I know and gets really nervous and gets down on one knee and says....

"50 months after our anniversary, I, Nathaniel Michael McDonald, am asking you, Courtney Brianne Morrice, to be my life partner, my wife, for the next 50 (+ infinity) years .... Will you marry me?"

I gave him a definite maybe!!.... Just kidding!

We will be married May 22, 2011.

Congratulations again to Courtney and Nate! Be sure to keep an eye out for the next Blog Competition and submit your entries so that you can win the next fabulous prize!

Friday's Fabulous Find: The FlipBook Experience!

FlipBooks are the latest trend in personalized party favours. The FlipBook Experience's mobile studio provides entertainment for your guests and creates a memorable experience for everyone!

What Is The FlipBook Experience?

The flip book has been a source of entertainment for generations. With their exciting new technology, The FlipBook Experience offers you the ability to transform the nostalgic flip book into a hip, interactive keepsake for your event attendees. Imagine a video version of Karaoke! Provide them with a 10’ x 10’ space with a standard electrical outlet and they’ll bring the fun! Your guests perform in a seven second video clip while playing around with wigs, signs, props, etc. In a minute-and-a-half, they turn the video clip into a personalized flip book!

Have their fun and outgoing flip book team set-up the mobile flip book studio at your event to capture the memories and provide entertainment in an instant personalized party favour!

Event Services Include:

• 45-50 flip books per hour
• 2 on-site operators
• Props and signs
• Setup and breakdown of station
• A customized template cover
• Personalized scrolling message

Add-Ons:

• Themed backdrop using our green screen
• Custom flip book cover designed from scratch

CUSTOMIZE YOUR FLIPBOOKS

Create custom covers to match the theme of your event! Include logos, names, dates, pictures, and business card information or have a personal message scroll across the bottom, like a news ticker! Their graphic designer can create anything from custom cover designs to corporate flip book advertisements. Whatever ideas you have, know that they can help you create them!

Book Your FlipBook Experience Today!!

phone: 604.266.2125
email: info@FlipBooksBC.com

DreamGroup’s Wedding Wednesday: Tip of the Week

Securing Hotel Room Blocks...

As a courtesy to your out of town guests, you may wish to inquire into accommodation options. Many hotels offer the service of setting up a room block whereby your guests may benefit from a discounted rate if booked before a specific date. This information can be included along with your invitations and/or on your wedding website. You may wish to select a lower and higher end hotel option.

Here are some hotel options that offer Room Block services:

• Sandman Suites on Davie-Vancouver: $$
• Ramada Inn & Suites Downtown Vancouver: $$
• Howard Johnson Hotel Vancouver: $$
• Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Downtown Vancouver: $$$
• The Granville Island Hotel: $$$
• Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Downtown: $$$
• Sutton Place: $$$$

Tom & Sarah Get Married - 07.24.10

DreamGroup Productions directorial debut... "Tom & Sarah Get Married"

PLOT SYNOPSIS

Spring, 2007. A bright, sunny day. Sarah arrives at the Dockside on Granville Island to meet Tom for the first time. "Hello", she says, flashing her blue eyes. He is dumbfounded; but when she smiles, and gets her sunglasses stuck in her hair, they laugh and the journey has begun.

Spring, 2009. A bright, sunny day. Tom & Sarah hike to the top of their rock in Deep Cove. "Why are all these people here?!", says Tom. Sarah is puzzled. He finds a private area, drops to one knee and proposes. Fighting back tears of happiness, she says "YES!"

Summer, 2010. A bright, sunny day. (we hope!) On July 24th "Tom and Sarah Get Married". What will happen? There is only one way to find out… JOIN US.

"Tom and Sarah Get Married’ is the must-see of the summer!" - Colin Thomas, The Georgia Straight

"Tom is spellbinding as ‘Groom’ and Sarah redefines the role of ‘Bride’. Two thumbs up!" - Roger and Roeper

THE CAST

Bride Sarah

Groom Tom

Junior Bridesmaid Georgia

Junior Groomsman Ben

Parents of the Bride Janet & Dan

Parents of the Groom Veeta & Clarence, Victor & Pat

Principal Planner, Geneve McNally, with the stars of the show Sarah, Tom... "I must say this has to be hands down one of the most unique, fun, and personal weddings that I've had the pleasure of working on to date. With the talented and dedicated Janet  working her magic with the flowers through to Georgia manning the ever-popular Foom Coffee Station (and all Vendors Pros off stage helping to make this "show" the hit success that it was) this was truly a wedding I will never forget."

Thanks to:

Savoury Chef for the AMAZING night's Fare... even a world renowned restaurateur attending the wedding made a point to congratulate the Chefs on a spectacular food line up!

Tobyn Ross Photography... check out his Blog for the amazing sneak peak photos from this wedding!

SideOne...an amazing band in their debut performance as a newly formed group!

Sweet Thea for the deeelish cupcakes,

and Photobooth Vancouver who was, as always, a hit!

Congratulations again to the happy couple!

Friday's Fabulous Find: Frocks Summer Sale!

The spectacular Frocks Summer Sale is back!!!

Don't miss the annual Frocks Rocks Summer Sale on Saturday, August 14th from 10am to 4pm. Receive discounts on stock dresses of up to 80% off!

It's one day only so don't miss it! Sale does not apply to any dresses being ordered (in stock dresses only).

DreamGroup’s Wedding Wednesday: Tip of the Week

Money Poems for your Gift Registry...

Already have everything you need for your home? Prefer cash to help you along the way towards the purchase of a new home? Consider including one of these poems along with your gift registry information so that guests are aware of your wishes:

"If you were thinking of giving a gift, to help us on our way.
A gift of cash towards our house, would really make our day.
However, if you prefer to purchase a gift, our registry will help you on your way."

"So what do you get
For the bride and groom
Whose house needs things
In every room?
When shopping for a present please don’t be rash
As there is always the option
To just give cash!
We hope you don’t find
Our request to be funny
But we really would appreciate
A gift of money"

"We have most of the things we need
Like a kettle and two toasters,
We have two different crockery sets
With dinner plates and coasters,
Pots and pans, knives and forks
A chopping board for cheese,
If you would like to give us a gift
We would like the money please!"

"We are registered for gifts
however, we have our hearts set on setting up house
we're saving every nickle and dime
so if you aren't sure what gift go give
a gift of cash would be just fine"

Keep in mind that it’s still a good idea to set up at least one gift registry at your favourite department store or boutique for those guests who don’t feel comfortable giving you only cash. Just be sure to call ahead and set up an appointment as some places require that you have an initial orientation. Also, it really helps if you can break up your gift selecting into a couple of different visits because it will take a few hours and can become tiring and overwhelming.

Leanne & Justin's Gorgeous Wedding

Principal Planner, Sarah Shore recently carried out an amazingly fun "Books & Bands" themed wedding. Leanne and Justin had their ceremony at Holy Name Roman Catholic Church and finished it off with a fabulous reception at Marine Drive Golf Course.

Check out more photos from this gorgeous wedding on Studio Jeanie's Blog. Congratulations Leanne & Justin!

Friday's Fabulous Find: Individual Sparkling Wine!

Need a fun idea for wedding guest favors? or perhaps a cute addition to your Bridal Shower or Stagette supplies? Then check out these awesome individual Sparkling Wines from Firefly Fine Wines and Ales!

For more information contact Firefly via email or visit them at one of their lower mainland stores. Enjoy!

Wedding Wednesday: Tip of the Week

Getting Organized...

Organization is the key to planning a successful wedding! We suggest using a 2 inch binder to help you keep all your wedding related documents (i.e. checklists, contracts, etc.) and inspirational materials in one easily accessible place. The clear paper protectors are perfect for keeping magazine tear-outs, fabric swatches and other miscellaneous bits & pieces in one place and available for easy reference.

Come up with your Wedding Vision Keywords:

o Relaxed
o Elegant
o Modern
o Traditional
o Fun
o Unique
o Luxurious
o Understated
o Intimate

DG TIP: These keywords will come in handy in keeping your wedding style focused as you consider various elements you may wish to incorporate into the wedding i.e. “Does this invitation say Relaxed & Elegant?” or “Do these bridesmaid dresses reflect a Modern & Fun feel?”

CSI Wedding Feature

CSI's Lauren Lee Smith's wedding in print now! Thank you to Angela Hubbard for your stunning portrayal of their beautiful Woodland Escape Wedding!

Check out the story here...