Featured Wedding~ Tania & Paolo

Held at the Italian Cultural Centre, this wedding wow'd the hardest of crowds. Rich Burgundy's, sleek champagnes and a touch of sheer bliss, stole the show.




For information on the Italian Cultural Centre, please contact Fabio@italianculturalcentre.ca

Photographer: Masaki Leung

Featured Vendor~ LOVESTRUCK

We want to invite our future brides and Brides to be to the LOVESTRUCK Bridal Showcase.

Theme: Buddha Bar - ZEN

When: Sunday Nov. 15th, 2009

Where: The Vancouver Club
915 West Hastings
Vancouver (proper)

Price: Advance ticket sales: $45 for Brides $35 for guests
(At the door - $50 for brides and $40 for guests)

Time : 10am - 6pm

What you receive: Pampering, canapes, drinks, fashion shows, optional workshops, and each and every bride receives a FREE LOVE swag bag, which is without a doubt...the most stuffed bridal show gift bag in town! Items include:

-Silver and pearl necklace OR sterling silver toggle heart bracelet (value $200)
-compact mirror
-spa kit
-pedicure kit
-lip balm
-sewing kit
and more...

MENU

-White Truffle scented Mushroom Strudel
-Dungeness Crab Cakes
-Gazpacho Shooters
-Assorted Maki Sushi
-Crispy Peking duck
-Vegetarian Spring rolls
-Assorted Petite fours
-Bacon, Rosemary and Ementhal Quiche

SCHEDULE

10am - Doors
10pm - 12pm - Cocktail reception & Pampering
with Vancouvers most Talented vendors
12pm - 1pm - Optional Workshops
1pm - 2pm - First Fashion show
2pm - 4pm - Cocktail reception & Pampering
with Vancouvers most Talented vendors
4pm - 5pm - Optional workshops
5pm -6pm - The Fashion show
6pm - Event over


"We have spoken with a lot of brides about what they don't like about traditional fairs and they all say that they are so big...that they don't really "get much" out of them in the way of help or guidance...that they actually make them feel overwhelmed instead of informed... LOVESTRUCK has changed all that...the show will basically be a large cocktail party...we will be allowing a maximum of 1000 brides and guests...the vendors are chosen based on experience, compassion, skill...etc...and they are from all different price points...so there is something for everyone...

At the same time, we feel the "bridal show" is just one of those experiences you want to have when you plan a wedding...you just HAVE to go to at least one...so we made it really fun too...pampering, make-up chairs, nail salons...and in order to make the show fun AND helpful...we have added some optional workshops so that brides can pop into these rooms and can actually get some valuable information and insight on topics such as: choosing your photographer, wedding planning 101, whats hot in table top and Floral design.

We have created a show that is a memorable experience...a fun, helpful, useful day to help you to ensure you plan the very best wedding possible! We believe there is a better show out there... for everyone, and LOVESTRUCK is that show...so come by and check us out...pick up your FREE LOVE swag bag and tell them you're a LOVESTRUCK bride...change has never felt so good!"

Featured Wedding ~Valerie & Jack

This past weekend, WDS designed a breath taking paradise for Valerie & Jack at Swan E Set Country Club. A life like forest surrounded guests as they enjoyed an evening of elegance and class.

"Thank you for all your hard work and dedication in making our special day at SwaneSet as beautiful as it can be! We loved the flowers and decor! Everything was more than perfect! Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
-Valerie & Jack

The Transformation Series

This coming fall, Wedding Design Studio kicks off their Transformation Series.

Venues, from all over the lower mainland have the opportunity for WDS to come in, re-vamp their banquet facilities and partake in a professional photoshoot.
The efforts reflect in a revamped marketing campaign.

Spots are going fast! Booking ends August 2009.

BEFORE





AFTER






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"Thank you so much for all your efforts in staging our wedding and banquet facilities. This has a tremendous impact on our ability to market!

Wedding Design Studio has been a great partner. They have provided us with a much needed decorating service with great professionalism, efficiency and style. Our banquet and wedding bookings have seen a greater increase; large in part due to the efforts of Wedding Design Studio and their fantastic staff. Our customers enjoy the flexibility, the abundant decorating options and the talent.

Wedding Design Studio has to work within different budgets. Our clients are well represented and I always have great feedback from our customers once they have had their appointment with Wedding Design Studio, regardless of their budget. It has been my pleasure to do business with them and I find all their staff to be organized, understanding and always put out a great product.

I am thrilled with our partnership and look forward to a great season with Wedding Design Studio!"

Featured Venue~Beach Hideaway

If you're looking for a quaint and private waterfront accommodation with breath taking views of the Georgia Straight, then the Beach Hideaway in Sechelt, is the perfect venue for you!

New Owner, Marsha Cargill, a dear friend of Kim & Andy Raddysh, has taken upon herself the task of providing a high end, romantic ocean-front honeymoon experience.

To top it all off, your stay is complete with hot, home-made breakfasts and luxurious spa services.

Featured Venue~ RockWater Resort

This past weekend Owners, Kim & Andy Raddysh had the pleasure of visiting the Rockwater Resort, featured Venue for one of our Summer Weddings.

Owner, Kevin Toth, has invested quality time and money into creating a fabulous five star get-away! The Rockwater's premium Tent Resorts are a sight to see, complete and set as a full service cabin.

This island paradise is in high demand, as they kick off a wedding season of 70 events!

Fresh Ideas

Just Arrived:

Our new retro lampshades have just arrived! Take a simple concept and jazz it up by applying ANY COLOUR shade and adding personality through the lamp vase.

Below are a few inspirational pictures for some new and trendy design ideas

Birthdays too??!

Recently WDS had the opportunity to work with Reflection events on the baptism of a beautiful baby boy. Held at La Tereza in Yaletown, together we hosted an event to remember.


Life size figurines greeted you throughout the venue



An elegant and rich dining room set the mood for a lavish feast



A playful and dramatic kids room gave ease to guests with children

Newly Classic

Many brides try to stear clear of tradional elegance but in the end revert back to their roots. While WDS strives to help brides inject trend setting designs to their perfect day, there is something so romantic about tradional reds, blacks and white.

Here, WDS helps intertwine traditional elegance with new age sophistication.

Where to put your Money

In times like these, many of brides are trying to stretch thier budget, to make the most of every dollar. While WDS may be known for their extravagent designs, we've helped some wonderful budget crunching brides.

Our goal is to help show you WHERE to BEST put your money, in all elements of design. A budget doesn't have to mean restrictions!

Below is an example of how to achieve the "wow factor" without breaking the bank.


Cluster small pieces to create a full figured accent piece



Focus on lighting to create an opulant, sophisticated atmosphere


Create a focal point for the tables through dramatic fabric choices, rather than elaborate centerpieces

Featured Wedding~ Swan e Set

It's another busy season for Swan E set and WDS! We recently featured our trade mark window treatment at a local event. For a truely mind blowing focal point, incorpoarte WDS's signature treatments.

Sophisticated Rustique

WDS had the opportunity to showcase our own "Sophisticated Rustique" Vision at a local photoshoot. For a cozy and initmate feel, WDS recommends incorporating the following ideas into your own vision.

Thanks to local photographer, Oliver Rathonyi- Reusz of Inview Images, for his creative eye and collaboration on this project.