June 09, 2015

June 2015Bridal GuideBridal GuideFOR THE PERFECT WEDDING

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Kamloops This Week2 JUNE 2015

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Those thinking about tying the knot in the months to come may be discouraged by how expensive weddings can be. According to CostofWedding.com, on average, U.S. couples spend $26,542 for their weddings.

Weddingbells magazine states the average cost for a wedding in Canada is $23,330.But with a little ingenuity and a hands-on approach, couples can have a wedding that is inexpensive and memo-

rable at the same time. Prompt planning can go a long way.

What you’ll find in this guide:• Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Pg. 4 to Pg. 10• Finding a photographer . . . . . . . . . Pg. 11 to Pg. 12• Kamloops wedding trends . . . . . . . Pg. 14 to Pg. 15

Congratulations! Now the planning begins

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778-471-5959519 VICTORIA ST.

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BeautyBe.You.Tiful FitnessDance and fitness787B Notre Dame Dr.250-314-0011beyoutifulfitness.com

Beautiful U Medi-SpaLaser hair removal and anti-aging spa775 Seymour St. 250-377-7416kamloopsmedispa.ca

Get PolishedSpa and salon519 Victoria St.778-471-5959getpolished.ca

Janet Calhoun Makeup250-819-7957about.me/janetcalhoun

La Dolce Vita Day Spa1380 Summit Dr.250-372-2232ladolcevitadayspa.com

Laine Dagneau Hairstylist & Makeup [email protected]

Moda Hair2210 Bonnie Pl.250-376-5159modahair.info

Roguestyle Hair & Beauty10-1390 Hillside Dr.250-374-2859roguestyle.ca

CakeBohemia BakeryWedding cake specialists6960 Westsyde Rd. 250-579-9393bohemiabakery.com

Caroline’s CakesCustom cakes of all types and flavours250-376-6481carolinescakes.vpweb.ca/About-Us.html

Chelsea’s Bakery14-1415 Hillside Dr.250-282-2768chelseasbakery.com

Craig’s Bakery1800 Tranquille Rd.250-376-1117facebook.com/Craigs-Bakery-Deli

DirectoryBusinesses who can meet your wedding-day needs.


• Hairstyling • Extensions • Makeup• Manicures & Pedicures• Bio Sculpture Gel® Nails• Massage• Waxing

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Erwin’s Fine Baking369 St. Paul St.250-374-1040erwinsbakery.ca

The Home Cupcakery1173 Ponlen St. 250-554-7378thehomecupcakery.com

Sweet Spot Cupcakes8-1415 Hillside Dr. 250-574-6251sweet-spot-cupcakes.com

Swiss Pastries359 Victoria St. 250-372-2625swisspastrieskamloops.com

CateringAmsterdam Catering1-111 Oriole Rd.250-377-8189amsterdamcatering.ca

At Your Service CateringBuffet, plated sit-down, cocktail parties250-819-6534atyourservicecatering.ca

Conscientious Catering917 Douglas St.250-852-2264cocatering.ca

The FoodlumsBanquets on a budgetKelowna, B.C.250-859-7647thefoodlumscatering.com

Nourishing Gourmet CateringOff-site, full-service catering250-299-9465http://www.nourishinggourmet.ca

Passek’s Classic Catering120 Third Ave.250-371-3046passeksclassics.ca

Flowers & DecorArcada RentalsTents, tables, chairs250-395-4421arcadarentals.com

Awesome Blossom113-1180 Columbia St. West250-377-7585awesomeblossom.ca



E x p e r i e n ce yo u r S p e c i a l D ay a t

S a y i n g “ I D o ,” a t D o u b l e Tr e e b y H i l t o n

When you plan your wedding with Double Tree by Hilton™, you can expect personalized attention and superior service from our catering team and event planners at more than 250 locations worldwide.

We’ll work with you to select the right wedding location, reserve blocks of rooms for your guests, manage your guest list and more.

We’d be honored to help you with such an important and exciting event.

Staying with Us

Whether you’re planning an all-inclusive event or simply booking accommodations we have an array of hotel wedding packages and Double Tree by Hilton will make your stay both comfortable and memorable. Upon arrival, you and your guests will be greeted with our warm, signature Double Tree by Hilton chocolate chip cookie, fresh from the oven. And if you’d like, we can also coordinate welcome gift s for your Guests upon arrival.

Celebrating Pre- or Post-Wedding Events

At Double Tree by Hilton, we can also help you plan and host Rehearsal Dinners, Wedding Receptions, Bridal Showers, Bachelor/Bachelorette Parties and other celebrations in one of our many hotel wedding venues. Our event planners will cater to your needs along every step of your wedding journey, for events both large and small.

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Family-owned and operated, our banquet hall is the highlight of a stunning 53 acre property on

the bank of the beautiful North Thompson River.

Ceremony, photos, reception...all under one Roost! www.rainbowsroost.com

[email protected] • 250-572-7576

The Rainbow’s Roost is the ideal location for a romantic & intimate natural wedding

• 3,000 square foot post and beam assembly hall• Fully licensed commercial kitchen and on-site catering

• Ponds, canals, lawns, pasture, natural vegetation• Camping facilities • Fully accessible

• Idyllic riverfront setting, perfect for your special event

Defining DécorWedding decor250-306-1643definingdecor.com

Flowers from Sarah’s GardenFloral designer250-376-9605flowersfromsarahsgarden.com

Kamloops Florist Ltd.249 Seymour St.250-828-6211http://www.kamloopsflorist.net

Magical Moments Event Rentals305 Sunhill Ct. 250-374-0090facebook.com/magicalmomentsrentals

Nor-Val Rentals5401 24 St., Vernon250-541-0945nor-valevents.com

Rogers Rental1619 Valleyview Dr.250-374-4321rogersrental.com

MusicAirwaves Music3390 Shuswap Road888-352-7777airwavesmusic.ca

Barb SamuelVocalist for beautiful ceremoniesKelowna, B.C.250-215-0911barbsamuel.com

Common Sound201-322 Victoria St.778-921-1000commonsound.ca

Dance DiscoveryWedding dance lessons202-224 Victoria St. 250-372-8080dancediscovery.ca/Weddingdance.htm

Nick Carter DJ ServicesSound and light, video250-319-1388nickcarter.ca

Tony’s DJ Service307 Holly Ave.250-376-7546tonysdj.com



KAMLOOPSColumbia Square - 500 Notre Dame Drive

[across from Boston Pizza] 778-471-5619 • [email protected]

PhotographyAnn Weninger Photography230-1210 Summit Dr.250-571-6207annwphotography.ifp3.com

Gavin Lawrence Photo250-819-3220gavinlawrencephoto.com

Inspired CreationsWedding photography250-320-2719facebook.com/inspiredcreationsphoto

Joy Factory Films Inc.250-319-7160joyfactoryfilms.com

LB Photography928 Glasgow Pl.250-318-7585lbphotography.ca

Neil Slattery PhotographyKelowna, B.C.250-215-6345neilslattery.com

Photography by Sarah Underwood250-572-7255sarahunderwood.com

Rozalind Ewashina PhotographyWedding and boudoir1295 12 St.250-574-4629rozalindewashina.com

Specialty bridalAglow Bridal LoungeGowns, event decor222 Victoria St. 250-572-2359aglowbridallounge.com

Bliss BridalGowns318 Bernard Ave., Kelowna250-860-7766blissbridal.ca

First Comes Love Gowns & EventsGowns, decor and rentals1967 Trans-Canada Highway778-471-2445firstcomeslove.biz



• Wedding & Bridesmaid gowns from exclusive designers; Essence of Australia, Sophia Tolli, David Tutera, Moonlight Bridal, Sorella Vita & Pretty Maids!

• Full service decorating setup and take down packages that include all of your linens & decor

• Linen and decor rentals for the “decorate it yourself” bride!

• Tents, tables, & chairs for outside weddings!

• Over 1000 retail items in store; cake toppers, bachelorette supplies, personalized robes, invitations, glasses & more!

• Extravagant ceiling drapery & paper lantern services

• 3 top of the line photo booths that are sure to keep your guests entertained. Our booths have the fastest and best quality photo printing/high definition video recording that you can get in BC!

Your Everything Wedding Store!First Comes Love Gowns & Events is a unique store unlike

anything else in the Interior! We are a full service bridal shop specializing in new exclusive designer wedding, flower girl, prom,

& bridesmaid dresses as well as accessories! We specialize in wedding and event design, decorating, setup & take down, decor rentals, ceiling drapery, event planning, & photo booth rentals!

Our beautifully renovated store boasts 100’s of gowns to choose from and our luxury viewing space will be comfortable for your

friends and family while you’re choosing your dream dress!

www.firstcomeslove.biz 40-1967 Trans Canada Hwy East

778.471.2445 • [email protected]

Call or visit us in-store today!

MUAH Bridal & Event StylingOn-location styling250-319-4845styledbymuah.com

Peace of Mind WeddingsFull wedding co-ordinationVernon, B.C.250-938-2220peaceofmindweddings.com

Viva BridalGowns, planning, decor418 Victoria St.250-372-5740facebook.com/pages/Viva-Bridal-Boutique/177979282214887

Moores Clothing1395 Hillside Dr.250-314-0339mooresclothing.com

Wedding ButlersDestination wedding planner1540 Springhill Dr.250-374-7470weddingbuttlers.com

Venue Campbell Hills Guest Ranch4036 Campbell Rage Rd.250-573-5607campbellhillsguestranch.com

Coast Kamloops Hotel & Conference Centre1250 Rogers Way250-828-6660coasthotels.com

The Dunes at Kamloops652 Dunes Dr. 250-579-3300golfthedunes.com

Four Points Hotel Sheraton1175 Rogers Way250-374-4144fourpointskamloops.com

Grandview Acres3443 Long Lake Rd., Knutsford250-372-1609grandviewacreskamloops.com

The Hearthstone Lodge3170 Creekside Way, Sun Peaks250-578-6969hearthstoneresorthotel.com

Hotel 540540 Victoria St.250-372-2281hotel540.ca



Chef David Tombs After many requests from our loyal fans and customers, we’ve decided to take the Terra dining experience on the road. Whether you are planning a wedding, birthday or retirement party or a business function, we can provide an affordable yet remarkable handcrafted menu that will surprise and delight your guests. With our continuing emphasis on fresh, local and seasonal, we’ll customize a memorable culinary experience to perfectly suit your taste and budget.

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250.374.2913326 VICTORIA ST.

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RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED

OPEN DAILY FROM 5:00PM, MON-SAT

Lac Le Jeune Resort5665 Lac Le Jeune Rd. 250-372-2722laclejeuneresort.com

The Plaza Hotel405 Victoria St.250-377-8075theplazahotel.ca

Ramada Kamloops555 West Columbia St. 250-374-0358ramada.com

Rivershore Golf Links330 Rivershore Dr. 250-572-4211rivershoregolflinks.com

Silver Star Mountain Resort123 Shortt St., Silver Star Mountain250-542-0224skisilverstar.com

South Thompson Inn3438 Shuswap Rd. East250-573-3777souththompsonhotelkamloops.com

Sun Peaks ResortVillage Way, Sun Peaks1-800-807-3257sunpeaksresort.com

Rainbow’s RoostRustic beauty and elegance6675 Westsyde Rd.250-572-7576rainbowsroost.com

Sun Rivers Gold Resort — Hoodoos at Sun Rivers1000 Clubhouse Dr.250-859-7647sunrivers.com

TRU Conference CentreEvents, catering and accommodations950 McGill Rd.Phone: 250-371-5723https://www.tru.ca/cac.html

A1 BusNo hassle-group transport5277 Silver Star Rd., Vernon250-550-4272a1bus.ca



Barbeques...and

Barbeques

1619 Valleyview Drive Kamloops

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You deserve the wedding of your dreams. Let us help with the details!

Our wedding coordinators can help you make the right choices for your wedding,

rehearsal dinner, engagement party, bridal shower and other special events.

Finding the perfect wedding photographer can be easy breezy if you follow a few simple guidelines.

Listen to your friends’ and family’s recommendations for a photographer, but remember that, ultimately, you should choose someone whose photos resonate with you and, more importantly, who you feel comfortable with.

If you fall in love with someone’s work and they aren’t available for your wedding date, consider rear-ranging your date.

Remember, your memories will fade, but amazing photos will keep them alive forever, so if you want that amazing photographer who takes ridiculously awesome photos, rearrange and make it happen.

Trust me, if you rearrange your date to book a pho-tographer who you love, that photographer is going to go many extra miles to make your wedding pictures the

best pictures ever. Nothing makes us feel more flattered than when

people really, really love us and our work. Also, think about your overall budget and don’t put

a cap on your photography budget until you meet with some photographers.

People often walk away from the shooter of their dreams because they believe they can’t afford it when it’s actually easy to rearrange priorities in your budget to get what you want. Bottom line, if you want someone who you believe is a bit out of your price range, you can easily find a way to remove non-essentials from the rest of your budget to make it happen. Maybe you don’t need such expensive flowers or maybe less elaborate

Choosing a photographerTips from a local professional

By Jo LeFlufy

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decor. Whatever it is, if you want great photos, like everything else, you get what you pay for.

Meet with photographers in person, or through Skype or FaceTime, before you choose one. Personality is everything. Imagine hiring a photographer for an entire day and never speaking to them beforehand and then finding out you can’t stand their personality and

you’re stuck with them all day. Ouch!Lastly, once you decide to hire someone, make sure

they have a valid business license, liability insurance and a good contract that covers both sides, should any-thing go wrong, and outlines exactly what is expected of both parties. Peace of mind goes a long way toward making your big day the best it can be.

Jo LeFlufy is a photographer based in Kamloops.See more of her work at joleflufy.com

Jo LeFlufy photos

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BridalCatering to one bride at a time Aglow Bridal Lounge will provide you with exceptional service, high quality designer gowns and a fun, comfortable environment. We carry some of the top bridal designers from around the world and have a large selection of Canadian made gowns. Sophisticated, modern, edgy, country or something in between, we’ll help you find the gown of your dreams. We carry : Mikaella, Madison James, Allure Romance, Love Marley and are the exclusive carrier of Truvelle gowns in the BC Interior. Aglow Brides receive: 50% off of their hair piece and 10% off bridesmaid dresses, décor and photo booth rental.

DécorExtravagant ceiling draping and luxurious linensAt Aglow Bridal Lounge we are constantly sourcing out new and innovative items for the ultimate wedding ceremony, reception and event. We carry numerous specialty décor items and all the basics. Let us add the “wow” factor to your wedding.

Photo BoothsKamloops’ most glamorous photo boothsOur state-of-the-art pearl white booths feature:Fully customizable photo strips and 4”x6” printsAn exterior LCD screen to showcase a photo or a slide show8 different coloured LED canopy options17” LCD touch screen inside the boothAn 18 MP Canon T2I camera for high resolution photosSocial networking and video messaging10 person capacity inside the booth at one timeTons of propsOptional scrapbook station

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Whether your’re planning a big bash or a small cer-emony, design your perfect day, from your shoes to your centrepieces. Anthony Salituro, Owner of Kamloops’ Viva Bridal Boutique and Viva Event Design, says to be safe, couples should give themselves a year to plan, as venues and services book months in advance.

Event planning companies will usually do as much or as little of the wedding planning as you need. From the decor to the food, they often plan the entire day. They can help you find the perfect venue, caterer, photogra-pher and much more. Most of the time, however, they mainly handle the decorations and design of the wed-ding and reception.

Staff can be on hand the day of the wedding to make sure everything is taken care of and things run smoothly so you can focus on enjoying your special day.

“Most people that we plan weddings for are looking for someone who is knowledgeable and has the resourc-es and are able to lead them in the direction for the best wedding vendors, wedding cakes, photographers, wedding flowers . . . ” Salituro says. “Couples today are both working couples, professionals, and they just sim-ply don’t have the time.”

There are two main wedding trends that have been popular for the last couple years.

The “shabby chic” theme is a popular trend, with decor and design taking a vintage look and including many antique-style decorations.

Salituro says old trunks, vintage glass, typewriters, wood boxes, suitcases and vintage lace tablecloths are some of the items people are using to create a vintage-inspired wedding. Shades of lavender are a popular colour for this trend.

The other popular theme is a classic elegance, with very simple and traditional colours and decor. Champagne, nude, dove grey and blush tones, white flowers and classic linens are popular choices for this style of wedding.

“People want something that is timeless,” he said. Salituro says brides are very keen on lace wedding

dresses, while ball gowns and bling are becoming less popular.

Another trend with wedding dresses lately is coloured underlay of blush or ivory.

“Dresses aren’t just white anymore,” Salituro says. Cathedral-length veils are very much back in style.

Many brides are opting for a simple dress with an intri-cate design on the outer edge of their veil, often the spanish or country style of a wide lace edge.

Accessorizing is also as popular as ever. Salituro says

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many brides want to add a pop of colour to their look with stylish shoes. Coral tones are a popular trend for accessories and bridesmaids dresses.

“A lot of girls, a true Kamloops girl, they want to wear their cowboy boots,” Salituro said.

“We see that a lot.” Dresses usually take four or five months to arrive,

another reason couples should give themselves a year to prepare for their wedding.

Table display by Defining Decor at the 2015 Kamloops Luxury Bridal Fair.

Tianna Trotta and Sarah Gonzalez of Aglow Bridal Lounge at the 2015 Kamloops Luxury Bridal Fair.

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June 09, 2015