Milestone Events

It’s been a long time since I have been a bride and I think I have forgotten all of the tumultuous emotions that go along with planning your big day…the anticipation, the excitement.

Today I got a very poignant reminder of what it’s like.  Carissa and Iain are vying for the very cool Performance Works at Granville Island.  I LOVE this venue.  Cool, architectural, great location, lighting, built-in drapery, I can bring in my own catering and my own bar.  Colin Cooper, the fellow that takes care of the bookings, is delightful with a dry wit that I really enjoy…but the agony of trying to book this place is unreal.  Carissa and Iain had to call at 12:01 am on the exact date they wanted and then hope and wait and wait and hope.

I called first thing this morning to find out if we were the successful contenders but sadly I have to wait as they sort out their messages…they are going to call back as soon as they know.  Apparently there were 2 other couples that called besides my own. 

Anticipation is running high an I can only imagine what Carissa and Iain are going through.  Moral of the story:  wedding + wait = anxiety.  I hate it when there are things that I can’t do anything about.  But despite all of that the anxiety is completely worth it if we are successful because this place is just that amazing.  If you are just shopping for a venue now put this one on your list.

Here is some information for brides who are looking after their own bar for their reception.

There are some new governement rules that you need to know:

First you will have to go to your local Liquor Store and pick up an Special Occasion License application.  Talk to the store manager at this time about how much liquor to buy for your event based on the number of people attending.

You need to take your Serving It Right course in order to complete the process.  If you have your Serving It Right certificate already (course completed prior to June 2007) you will need to take the course again and get re-certified as the course is new. 

You then will have to take your completed application and a copy of your Serving It Right certificate to the local police detachment in the city in which the event is being held and advise them that you are hosting an event.   Only then can you go to the Liquor Store and complete the license process.

There is more information on this at http://www.hsd.gov.bc.ca/lclb/applicants/sol/applying.htm

You can get your Serving it Right Certificate at: http://www.servingitright.com/

Road trip!  Courtney and Jason celebrated their marriage at Summerhill Winery in Kelowna so Wes & I packed up the van with all their gear and made the trek up to the Okangan.  It was an experience and a half!  We did all of their floral in a hotel room with 35 degree weather.  We had to jack the a/c so they wouldn’t wilt with the intense heat of the August long weekend so basically we lived in a refridgerator for two days.  We had a blast though and didn’t have it nearly as bad as the cake designers, Luscious Creations, who were designing the wedding cake on a pic nic table in the campground where they were staying ina tent trailer!  Goes to show you how truly talented this team of bakers are!  Here are some pics from Spark Photography…I love these guys…totally a fun couple to hang out with.

Courtney and Jason were a super fun couple and I loved working with them.  Wishing you both a life filled with love and laughter…you guys were the best!  Thanks for having Wes and I there to share in your day!

After a long, long, long wait our new chair covers have finally arrived!  We’re are so excited that they are here we are going to do something we never ever do: HAVE A SALE!  So here’s the deal: Book your 2008-2009 event anytime between now and September 15th and we will solve your ‘ugly banquet chair syndrome’ for $4.00 each + delivery.  Chair covers are a satin wrap style and come in white, ivory and chocolate.  Sashes are included too and come in a variety of different colours. 

The fine print: offer valid for new clients only; event must take place by December 31 2009.