Indie I Do! Add a Twist to the Traditional...

On January 22nd, 2011, explore the alternatives to the cookie cutter wedding at Vancouver's second annual Indie I Do wedding show, taking place at Heritage Hall from 11am - 5pm. Indie I Do is a wedding show unlike the rest, produced by locally owned Lotus Events, a wedding planning and event management company, and Blue Olive Photography, a boutique wedding photography studio.

Over 30 local, innovative exhibitors with original products and ideas will help you create a day that's all your own. Discover some unique talent that adds a twist to the traditional wedding. Come find new alternatives to give your day that personal touch you've been searching for.

Be one of the first 30 couples to arrive and and receive reusable swag bags filled with goodies! In addition to the local vendors, enjoy the Guerrilla fashion shows to complete your alternative wedding show experience.

Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Click here to purchase tickets (limited quantity available) and join in on the fun!

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We promise to inspire, inform & indulge!

Veil Event

On January 16^th, 2011, Veil will be hosting a free event at Sutton Place Hotel in Vancouver, from 11am to 4pm, for all couples currently preparing for their special day!

Veil provides all local Brides-to-be the necessary tools and resources to execute their wedding in a simple, stress-free manner. So spend your Sunday out of the cold with a select group of top wedding pros who will offer advice and answers to your many questions.

Invite your fiance, friends or family to meet and greet with Veil's wedding professionals. Take this opportunity to view a selection of vendors in person, helping bring your wedding day vision to life. Come join in on the party, and start your new year with a fun and informative afternoon.

For more information check out Veil's website.

Friday's Fabulous Find: J'adore Encore!

Remember your big day? You walked down the aisle, you kissed the groom, you smiled until your cheeks hurt and you danced until you couldn't dance anymore. Then, you packed up the dress never to be worn again...Until now!

J'adore Encore is a chance to celebrate your wedding gown! Everyone is welcome and if you're still searching for Mr. Right, throw on a bridesmaids dress! If you just divorced from Mr. Wrong, don't blame the gown; reclaim it and wear it again! If you're a fabulous fiancée, any dress will do!

Join hosts Sarah Groundwater and Aubrey Arnason of Shaw TV's "Wedding Belles" for all kinds of mad fun! Fashion shows (Starring YOU!), wedding experts and vendors, and lots of fabulous food and drinks!

Thursday, September 23rd

at 7:00pm

Isabelle's Bridal

220 Esplanade West, North Vancouver, BC

All brides past, Brides-to-Be, and every other fabulous woman in the city is welcome to join us as we toast to wedding dresses that were, are, or are soon to be!

Please RSVP to "The Wedding Belles" on Facebook.

Fantastic Wedding Lunch Event!

Check out this new and exciting concept for a wedding show... Tania Newman of Chair Decor has conceptualized a fun, informative, and creative afternoon with lunch, inspiration, and some wonderful words of wisdom!

Saturday, April 17th, 2010

12pm - 2pm

Tickets $75 pp (limit 2pp)

The Delta Burnaby Hotel

"The Wedding Lunch is the first "experiential" wedding event of its kind in Canada geared towards today's busy bride looking for an alternative to the traditional wedding show.

This event will immerse you in a lavishly designed ballroom focusing on the three key design elements: linens, lighting and flowers. Of course, we wouldn't forget about the food, dress or entertainment!

While taking in the spectacular décor, enjoy a scrumptious plated lunch and chat first hand with some of the city’s most knowledgeable wedding planners for guidance and advice. As well, experience a fashion show flaunting some of Vancouver's hottest new dress and lingerie designers and top it off with a unique, naughty performance that will have you up and dancing!

If that wasn't enough, our keynote speaker and Registered Clinical Counsellor will remind us all that passion and desire can live forever long beyond the honeymoon stage. Her humorous and light hearted approach complete with personal stories and anecdotes will help guide and ensure that the marriage will thrive and continue on long past the big day!

Last but not least, we won't let you leave without a swag bag and look forward to some amazing door prizes and a grand prize draw!

This is a must attend event for every bride looking for the complete wedding planning experience!"

Click here for more information and to Register for

"The Wedding Lunch".