Ask a Planner... "Heel Protectors AND Gobos AND Cupcake Stands OH MY!"

Ask a Planner…

“Do you know where to find…

1.     …those little rubber heel thingies that keep high heels from sinking into the grass?”

These ones are called Sole Mates http://thesolemates.com/ and can be purchased locally from:

 

Lisa's Bridal Salon Ltd

681 Columbia St
New Westminster, BC V3M 1A8
604-540-1968

 

Lord’s Shoes Vancouver

2932 South Granville St
Vancouver BC V6H 3J7
604-730-2914

2.     …someone who makes those monogram lights that you see on the dance floor or behind the head table at weddings?”

Yes!  They are not inexpensive at anywhere from $200-500.00 each pending number of letters and size, etc.  The industry term for them is a Gobo and you can get one manufactured and rent the projection equipment here:

EPIC VANCOUVER - http://www.epicpt.com/main_rental.htm

3771 Marine Way, Burnaby, BC, Canada, V5J 5A7

Tel: 604 434-6400 - Fax: 604 434-6479 - Toll free: 866 434-8400
Marketing and Communications - info@epicpt.com

3.     …cupcake stands?

There are a few ways to obtain a cupcake stand…

1.     MAKE ONE: http://www.marthastewart.com/334859/home-depot-tip-diy-cupcake-stand

2.     RENT ONE: http://vancouver.pedersens.com/rentals/catalog/search?q=cupcake

3.     BUY ONE USED: http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/search/sss?query=cupcake&srchType=A&minAsk=&maxAsk=&hasPic=1

4.     BUY ONE NEW (then sell it at Bridal Swap http://www.bridalswap.ca/ on April 7th 2013 at the Roundhouse in Yaletown): http://www.koyalwholesale.com/pages-productinfo-product-18559/6_tier_cupcake_stand_best_seller_holds_100_cupcakes.html

BONUS!!  Check out this online company that sells the most adorable cupcake accessories including wrappers! http://www.bellacupcakecouture.com/category_30/WeddingBridal-Shower-Cupcake-Wrappers.htm

AND! AND! AND! Cupcake Stand Inspiration here: http://pinterest.com/mekphon/cake-stands-diy-decoration-inspiration/


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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