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WEST KOOTENAY BRIDE Local Wedding Stories Complete Wedding Directory Wedding Cakes

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Kaslo Hotel

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Let us be a part of

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TIME TO START

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CONTENTS 7 A Collaboration Adventure 11 There Is No Place Like Home 14 Wedding Dress Success 16 Having Your Cake 19 Gift Registry

Photography By Theresa

20 Best Photo Locations 22 The Great Outdoors vs Indoors 25 It’s All About The Hair 26 Getting Married in BC

Photography By Theresa

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COVER PHOTO Bree and Thomas Lutz Wedding in July of 2013 Photo by Lisa Seyfried

Wedding Photographers 514 Hall Street West Kootenay Bride Nelson BC magazine is published V1L 1Z2 annually by Black Press. publications@westkootenayadvertiser.com 250-352-1890 This material, written or artistic, may not be reprinted or electronically reproduced in any way without the written consent of the publisher. The opinions and statements in articles, columns and advertising are not necessarily those of the publisher or staff of Black Press. It is agreed by any display advertiser requesting space that the owner’s responsibility, if any, for errors or omissions of any kind, is limited to the amount paid by the advertiser for that portion of the space as occupied by the incorrect item and there shall be no liability in any event greater than the amount paid for the advertisement.

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A COLLABORATIVE ADVENTURE

By Allison Alder and Kevin Cormack

Lee Orr Photography

As a first time bride at 49, I’d waited a long time, so I set out to plan the perfect wedding.

Involving our children mattered most, and we wanted our day to be full of things we love: friends, fun, good food, nature, wine, and live music. To keep it homey and affordable, we opted to do it ourselves. Even with our lists, websites, magazines, we underestimated tremendously! We needed help. Luckily, offers poured in.

Our wedding became a massive collaboration as friends and family stepped up. A twig heart drawn by my brother featured on invitations and decorations created by my son. Wedding bouquets were planted in a friend’s garden. Signature cocktails were invented, and Okanagan wine was sourced. A friend made 140 wooden charcuterie plates, each notched for a wine glass; chutneys and pickles were put up and 140 tiny alder twig hearts woven. The baker bailed, so my daughter offered to make our wedding cake: a four-tiered wonder, each layer unique. Brazilian relatives packed up 500 traditional handmade wedding sweets – in a suitcase! The menu I planned ebbed from my list, evolving into a friend-catered, 4-course meal served by a bevy of our kids’ friends.

Our seven children agreed to be our wedding party: we were so thrilled! Spread from Halifax to Victoria, Facebook, email, and text brought them together, and they showed up full of excitement – no shoes, but lots of excitement.

The final week of preparations drew to a close, and out of town guests arrived. Venues were booked; the commissioner hired and dress altered; No Excuse with Karli D was apprised of our favourite songs; extra chairs, dishes, glassware, and linens were rented. Friday before the wedding, we decorated the grounds of rustic Harrop Hall in warm August sunshine. Great anticipation filled the air. No one really paid heed to predicted showers … we’d seen nothing but sunshine and blue sky for weeks on end.

Our wedding day dawned ripe with promise; final details were set with little attention to the grey horizon. Our ceremony went beautifully, full of fun energy and quirky vows amid Gyro Park’s grandeur. Our guests went on to the reception, as we hammed it up for the photographer, who reveled in the drama of the skies. Nearly at Harrop, we gawked in disbelief at the rain-pocked lake, knowing our guests were mingling with hors d’oeuvres and champagne cocktails in the hall’s open grassy grove. It must be a passing summer squall, we reasoned, common for August. Yet, upon our arrival the skies opened in an utter deluge, thunder crashing as we toasted with a kiss.

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Lee Orr Photography

Still hopeful, we greeted guests, casting occasional disparaging glances over at the 17 linen-clad tables elegantly transforming the grove. Two more squalls passed as the meal arrived with torrents falling from the sky; each carefully construed detail of our wedding melted in irrelevance. We had the hall in case of rain, but moving was impossible. We had a few meagre tents, but nary enough for all. We had no choice but to welcome the invincible rain right into our midst.

There was no controlling this detail, so we embraced it. Guests scrambled for jackets and umbrellas, re-purposed napkins as shelters, and worked together to carry over tents. We circulated, opening wine bottles with the corkscrew and hearts with laughter and lightness. This was our day, and the weather would not trump it.

Not one guest left due to weather; even the chilly flower girls brought forth only warm smiles. The worst case scenario had happened, yet it was still our wedding. The rain brought people together, and everyone understood that the details were not the main show, the circumstances were irrelevant; love was being celebrated here, so celebrate we did. The rain did not let up all night, with squall after squall passing through our cheery bash, but it didn’t matter. Recounted later as one of the best weddings ever, it was as though letting go of the details gave everyone license to kick up their heels and revel with joy. We got exactly what we wanted: a natural outdoor wedding full of the spirit of love and fun.

Reflecting, I believe what turned disastrous to delightful was our commitment to family, fun, and flexibility. We identified what we valued most and stayed open to the unknown and uncontrollable. By remembering the point was sharing our love let everything else work out.

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Photos by David Gluns

A Unique Alternative Lee Orr Photography

Here’s what I learned: First. Figure out what is most important for you and your fiancé.

Second. Identify the values that will hold you on your course.

Third. Flow with the unknown and uncontrollable; it will come.

Fourth. Book tents early!

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THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME

By Sam Van Schie

Nadya Thomson may have met her sweetheart on the other side of the planet, but when it came to picking the perfect location for their wedding, the West Kootenay native was as close to home as it gets.

Nadya met Kurt Thomson, her husband-to-be, seven years ago while living in New Zealand on a temporary work visa. She was 19 years old and, after months living in a tent, was convinced to finally rent a room in a flat. As fate would have it, she wound up moving into a room that Kurt had just moved out of.

The day they met, he was returning his keys to his former - and her future - flat mates.

“He was this super cool Kiwi with dreadlocks,” recalled Nadya, who considers herself to be somewhat shy.“I was pretty intimidated by him at first.”

Nick Diamond Photography

But they soon got to know each other better, as he regularly found reasons to visit the flat or text her. They started dating in March 2007 and, though Nadya insists she wasn’t expecting anything to come of the relationship, a year and a half later Kurt moved back to Canada with her.

“It was like we’d known each other forever,” she said. “We just got along so well and had so much fun together.”

Both had a strong desire to see the world. They spent the summer travelling around BC together, then went to Australia where they lived together in a van.

“We were basically within a foot of each other for three months,” Nadya said of sharing the van.

“Some couples would have killed each other if they did something like that. But it’s always just been easy for us.”

Since then, they’ve been to more than a dozen different countries together, all around the planet.

They’ve also spent extended periods in each other’s native countries.

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Kurt was living with Nadya and her family in Pass Creek, just outside Castlegar, when he decided to propose to her at the end of 2010. He invited her to come snowboarding with him at Red Mountain, and on the way down their favourite run he rushed ahead and got down on his knees.

“I didn’t know why he stopped, but he was shouting to me to slow down,” Nadya said. He put out his arm to catch her and in the process nearly dropped the ring. “He said,‘I almost lost it,’ and I’m thinking, ‘lost what?’ and then I realized what was happening.”

They shared the news with their friends and family, but said the wedding wasn’t going to happen for at least five years.

“I knew secretly that it would happen sooner, but I didn’t want the pressure.”

Nick Diamond Photography

They planned to host an outdoor wedding on Nadya’s parents’ property, where the two of them live in a guest house. They didn’t want to spend more than $4,000 on the event, so not having to rent a venue would be a big money saver.

“When I was younger, I wanted the big, fancy dream wedding. But something changed as got older,” she said.“I realized it’s just one day and as long as we have fun and get some good photos, that’s all that really matters.”

The couple set their wedding date for July 2013. Kurt’s family came out two months early, to meet Nadya’s family for the first time.

“We wanted them to have time to work anything out, if it turned out that they didn’t like each other — but of course they loved each other and everything was fine,” Nadya said.

In the lead up to the wedding, Nadya handmade many accessories, including purple bow ties for the groomsmen, butterfly bouquets for herself and the bridesmaids and dresses for the flower girls.

She spent countless hours (“and lots of hair pulling”) creating a playlist for the entire event, which they played on a big set of speakers, rather than hiring a DJ.

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Her white dress was found for under $200, and her mother-in-law made the alterations. And all the props they used in their wedding photos were free or found, including a rusty old truck that had been parked in a forest and pink couch left on the side of a road.

She even made her own wedding cupcakes - the morning of the wedding.

“I’d watched the wedding shows and seen people dropping $60,000 or $80,000 on their wedding and I’m so glad we didn’t have to do that,” she said.

“I thought, doing everything ourselves, there’d be more things to go wrong. But the day was perfect.

I wouldn’t have changed a thing.”

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WEDDING DRESS SUCCESS

Photo By Lisa Seyfried

FRESH Photography

For Most Brides-To-Be, The Choice of a Dress is Among The First and Most Important Decisions in Planning a Wedding!

With thousands of choices in every price range, finding the perfect wedding dress can be a difficult and time-consuming process. But by making some decisions before setting foot in a shop, the search will be both easier and a lot more enjoyable.

Start by knowing your limits. To avoid disappointment down the line, determine the maximum amount that you can spend – and don’t forget to include all the little extras such as Lingerie, shoes, jewellery, veil, and/or hair ornaments.

Next take inventory of your personal style. If you know that you’re not comfortable in strapless or sleeveless dresses, for example, you can immediately eliminate these options. The trick is to rule out a few style options before hitting the magazines or stores and then be open to all other options.

There will be no shortage of opinions – from mothers, sisters, friends, bridesmaids and store personnel – about your choice of a wedding dress, but the decision is ultimately the bride’s alone.

A great strategy is to be open to suggestions about dresses to try on, but reserve the right to choose the look that feels right to you. With so many potential options, you might want to consider bringing along a camera to take photos of yourself in the dresses that could be “contenders.” Just ensure that the store does not have a no photo policy before you start snapping the photos, as not all are open to this idea.

Remember, your goal is to find a dress that flatters your body and expresses your personal style.

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YOU CAN HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT TOO

By Valerie Rossi

Photos By FRESH Photography

Melissa Owen still recalls carrying a larger-than-life wedding cake to a client; the cake was so awkward to transport that she had to recruit a friend to help her. Hundreds of tiny blue gum paste flowers cascaded off a chocolate vine that climbed up the alternating square and round tiered cake that towered high above her. As she moved exceedingly carefully to install her creation safely at the venue without catastrophe, it was evident that although the cake was still a valued part of the wedding, it was its participation in the larger theme of the occasion that was the most important.

“The entire place was decorated in the same blue as the tiny gum-paste flowers on the cake: the chairs were covered with a swath of blue fabric, the tables were decorated with blue M&M candies and there was even a slushy beverage machine for guests to enjoy,” she recalled.

It is always a treat to see how her work fits into a couple’s special day, she said, and a real honour to be invited to share in their vision.

Epiphany Cakes started with a lemon poppy seed bundt cake in a Vancouver kitchen in 2001 after Owen completed culinary school at the Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts on Granville Island in Vancouver. Over time she has honed her skills and developed her own style as she provides product to Nelson and its surrounding communities.

Owen is known for her wholesome cakes that never skimp on the “love,” or better yet, butter. She concentrates on using organic and fair-trade ingredients to whip up her creations, from her most popular lemon buttercream to organic carrot and after midnight chocolate.

The cake is no longer about the height or girth, West Kootenay bakers agree. Designs for the most part have simplified, variety of requests have widened, but taste remains of top priority.

Even one of the oldest businesses in downtown Trail is riding the modern cake trend. Laurel Brost took over ownership of the Pastry Shop about six years ago, after working there for a dozen. Much like hairstyles have diverted from teasing and hairspray, cakes that once towered skyward supported by false bases have now been replaced with cupcake towers, and in some cases, a small companion ceremonial cake for the cutting. Brost lives to bake, putting in up to 16 hours of work a day. But she wouldn’t have it any other way.

Though the Pastry Shop’s main seller is its bread treats, the 40-some-year old bakery still puts out classic wedding designs.

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Photo’s By FRESH Photography

Becky Gilhula of Sweet Dreams Cakery in Rossland is glad to see the fruit cake has been put to rest.

Known as the “Cupcake Lady” around town, Gilhula is busy providing desserts for about 25 weddings a year and has come to know many fantastic couples through their cake design, which she sees is an extension of who they are and what they want to portray on their wedding day.

Gilhula started working in kitchens nearly 20 years ago and always ended up on the baking end of the counter. In 2003 she studied baking and pastry arts in Vancouver, eventually earning her red seal in 2006.

She has been stationed in her historical heritage home and bed and breakfast in Rossland since 2010, where she bakes and sees many married in her own backyard.

“Cakes don’t have to be just white icing with white decorative piping and a bride and groom topper anymore,” she said.

Ironically, with her keen eye for detail one of the skills she has really mastered is creating customized gum-paste bride and groom toppers.

Brenna Macintyre, also known as Brenna Bakes or the woman who actually makes her own marshmallows from scratch, laughs when she admits she had gelato at her own wedding.

Macintyre is always up for a challenge – just take a look at her sculpted birthday cakes that include a friendly flying dragon with cookie wings and a sophisticated pumpkin maple cake touting a skull atop a tiered base. But she has yet to meet the bride with an outlandish request, acknowledging that most keep it safe and tasteful on their special day. Some diverge from tradition at most by leaning away from classic flavours like lemon.“People like things pretty clean and simple but I think the big thing that has changed is people can have whatever they want, to be honest,” she said.“It’s whatever style the bride is going for, it seems to be all over the map now.”One of her brides chose fresh herbs and local edibles for her Brenna order to match her very natural themed wedding. However, guests enjoyed a bold surprise when cutting into the chocolate cake: sangria wine jelly oozed out from the inside.

Baking is in her blood, a talent absorbed from watching her mom in the kitchen. The crafter decided to make it a profession eight years ago and official three short years later.

It’s all in the details for the Kootenay School of Arts graduate, whose signature is sugar cookie décor. She’s recently been experimenting with edible paint and would love the opportunity to use a wedding cake as a canvas. “I’m always up for a challenge: sometimes I think midway ‘what the hell have I gotten myself into?’ but I always come out the other side,” she said.

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GIFT REGISTRIES HELP COUPLES BUILD A HOME

For Your Wedding And Special Occasion Needs

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A marriage doesn’t just bring together two people in love, it also serves as the catalyst for merging their worlds into one.

For couples who may have had homes separately from one another before getting married, they may be bringing along housewares, furniture and other décor that’s not necessarily of the cohesive style. This could mean it’s time to rethink what should be included in their home together. Often the couple will register for gifts at favourite stores so that gifts will reflect the mutual taste of the couple.

Today registries are an invaluable part of the wedding.

Registries needn’t be limited to just one type of retail outlet. In fact, a popular trend in wedding gifts is offering luxurious throw and pillows, as well as traditional linens, housewares and appliances.

The bridal registry will take the guesswork out of wedding gifts, if it’s used correctly by the couple and their guests.

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Here Are Some Guidelines For Using Registries Successfully: •

Register three to six month before the wedding.

If you register earlier, some seasonal patterns and promotional items may be out of season before your wedding day.

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Give yourself plenty of time to select what you like. These are important decisions, and you should think them over. Many brides-to-be initially go into stores alone or browse online to narrow down their selections, then return with their partner to make final decisions.

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Take advantage of registry consultants. These experts are invaluable sources of advice about everything from wedding etiquette to recommended place setting amounts.

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Register in a variety of price ranges. Include high-priced gifts for guests who can afford them and less expensive gifts for shower guests and guests on limited budgets.

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Use your imagination. China, crystal, silver, linen and housewares are classic wedding gifts, and perennial favourites with brides and grooms, but consider registering other items as well.

Don’t overlap. Register each item in one store only. Otherwise, you may get frazzled keeping track of gifts that have and haven’t been purchased or end up with duplicates.

Never announce your registration in wedding invitations as this implies that gifts are as important to you as guests. Friends and family can make sure word gets out.

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Keep a running gift list. Make a note of each item you receive, who sent it and any thoughts that come to mind when you unwrap it on a master note pad. This will make writing notes easier. Once gifts start piling up, cards easily misplaced, and your memory isn’t reliable.

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The great outdoors Outdoors vs. Indoors

Outdoors Pros The Kootenays have a wide array of locations, from beaches to mountaintops.

Out-of-town guests will appreciate being shown the spectacular views.

You can marry at a spot that’s special to you. Maybe a mountain peak overlooking Kootenay Lake or your favorite hiking/scenic spot.

Your wedding photographer will appreciate the opportunities for pictures and the flattering natural lighting.

An outdoor venue is more family friendly, giving the tots a place to run around and play.

Nature takes care of the decorations, so you don’t have to!

A more casual setting might better suit your lifestyles.

Marriage commissioners (and some ministers) are prepared to go pretty much anywhere.

An outdoor venue is often free and unencumbered by the need to stick to a rigid timetable.

An outdoor wedding is pet-friendly, allowing the furry family members to join in too.

Photography By Thresea

TAIT Photography

Cons Getting you and your guests to a remote spot can take time and cost extra money for transportation.

Remember to consider your elderly guests who may be in attendance!

The weather! Mother Nature can wreak havoc at an outdoor location with no backup indoor venue.

Lugging chairs and all the staging needed for your ceremony into the middle of nowhere can be a time-consuming task.

Unless you bring a mirror and makeup supplies with you, the bride and bridesmaids can’t freshen up before the ceremony.

Your guests might not be comfortable if it’s cool or windy.

A good sound system might be required so that everyone can hear what’s happening.

Unwelcome wedding guests can include ants, wasps and mosquitoes.

Site setup and breakdown will have to happen on the day, rather than in advance.

You may require a permit for some outdoor spaces.

An outdoor spot may find the general public wandering through in the middle of your vows.

Lee Orr Photography

Photography By Thresea

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Indoors Pros No matter the weather, season or time of day, the right temperature and dry conditions are guaranteed. That’s one less thing to worry about!

Your guests will be seated comfortably in case of any delays.

Washrooms and rooms for final makeup and hair touchups are readily available.

Your female guests wearing high heels won’t sink into the landscape.

Lighting is continuous, giving your wedding photographer an easier task.

Your sounds system, decorations and lighting can be set up well in advance.

The bride can make a grand entrance.

You may prefer a more formal, traditional ceremony or a religious ceremony.

No worries about allergies, sunscreen or bug repellent.

Your venue can double as your reception area, meaning more time to enjoy the party and less time spent traveling.

TAIT Photography

Cons An indoor venue can eat up a significant chunk of your wedding budget.

Artificial lighting may not enhance your wedding photos.

A small room can feel stuffy, whereas a large room may feel vast and empty.

There may be rules on space or permitted decorations.

Make sure your guests fit the maximum capacity!

Higher demand during the holiday seasons and summer may make your ideal venue difficult to book.

If you don’t stick to your time slot, you could end up having to make way for the next event.

The atmosphere or decor may work against the mood you’re trying to create.

You miss out on the Kootenay’s spectacular scenery as your backdrop for photographs.

Limited parking at indoor venues could mean a trek up the road for latecomers.

Your photographer/videographer may not have many options for spots from which to capture your special day.

TAIT Photography

Electrify Photography

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Customize Bridal Packages Massage RMT Facials Manicures Pedicures Waxing Hydrotherapy

You Are BEAUTIFUL!

250.354.4408

shalimarhealthspa.ca 701 Lakeside Drive, Nelson

336 Baker Street, Nelson 250.352.3676

NELSON DISTRICT ROD and GUN CLUB STUNNING WEDDING PHOTO LOCATION! Beautiful Outside Scenery at Cottonwood Falls!

Not only does our facility offer a Big Spacious Hall we also provide a Commercial Kitchen.

CONTACT: Hall Manager: Kelly Rogers 352-9592

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THE IMPORTANCE OF HAIR

By Sam Van Schie

If there’s one thing you don’t want on your big day, it’s a hairstyle that falls flat before you’ve thrown your bouquet.

Trends in bridal fashion have moved away from elaborate updos, in favour of soft and not overly styled hair, worn half up or completely down in big curls or waves. But going for a simpler style doesn’t mean you should skip the trip to the salon.

For full, glamorous hair that lasts all day and night, you might need hair extensions, highlights, a range of professional products and tools, and, of course, a skilled stylist to pull it all together.

“Even for people who say they’re just having a simple wedding, there’s still a lot of thought that goes into the visual element,” says David Hernandez, co-owner of Enso Hair Salon in Nelson. “You have a theme and a venue so you need a hairstyle to go with it.” Hernandez and fellow co-owner Brian Monroe are both stylists at the 10-yearold Baker Street salon. They’ve done a lot of wedding hair over the years. Typically Enso sees one to three bridal parties, at separate times, every weekend of the summer.

Like many salons, Enso is closed to other clients when a wedding’s booked. All of the women in the wedding party come in and a team of stylists get to work making them all look beautiful. Usually makeup and nails are also done at the salon, either by an esthetician on staff or someone the group has brought in with them. If timing’s tight, ladies might even bring their dresses and do all their getting ready right there.

“There’s always a timeline for weddings. We need to work fast to make sure everyone’s out the door on time,” Monroe says.

In order to work efficiently on the day of, bride and stylist will meet for a trial about a month before the event. She’ll have her hair done up exactly how she wants it for her wedding and decide how she wants the bridesmaids to look. If hair colour or extensions are needed, this is the time to have them done.

“Usually people bring in a trendy photograph of the style they like, and we customize it for that person and their hair type,” Hernandez says, adding that celebrity red carpet styles are often a source of inspiration. “We want to make sure the bride feels comfortable wearing the style and that we haven’t done so much that she doesn’t feel like herself.”

For people coming from out of town to get married - Enso, for example, is increasingly seeing bridal parties from LA and Vancouver who choose the Kootenays as their wedding destination - the trial is also a time to check out the salon and get to know the stylists. Booking your hair appointments well in advance is important for local and visiting bridal parties alike. “You should book the salon at the same time as your venue, as soon as you have a date and time nailed down,” Monroe says.

“Hair is just important as the dress, flowers, and everything else you need for your wedding.”

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GETTING MARRIED IN BC OBTAINING A MARRIAGE LICENCE You don’t have to be a British Columbia resident to be married in this province. However, you are required to get a marriage licence in advance. Anyone over 19 years of age is eligible to apply for a marriage licence in B.C. Anyone under 19 must first obtain the consent of both parents. One or both members of the couple can go to the government agent’s office in Nelson, Trail, Grand Forks, Kaslo, Nakusp, or Revelstoke to apply for the licence. The fee for a licence is $100. You need identification which confirms both of your full legal names, birth dates and places of birth. Also needed is proof of your present marital status and the date on which you are planning to marry. The licence will be issued on the spot as long as all necessary identification is provided. The licence is valid for three months.

MARRIAGE CEREMONY In British Columbia, couples can choose a religious or civil ceremony, which must be witnessed by two people over the age of 18. If you are planning a religious ceremony, you can choose a religious representative who must be registered with the Vital Statistics Agency. If you are planning a civil ceremony, book a marriage commissioner registered with the Vital Statistics Agency as soon as you set your wedding date.

Civil ceremonies may be conducted at any location. Your commissioner will need to know the date, time and location of the wedding. You should also ask how they would like to be paid and when.

REGISTERING YOUR MARRIAGE AND MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES The marriage commissioner or religious representative will help you to complete the marriage registration form. Within 48 hours of the wedding ceremony, the form should be sent to the Vital Statistics Agency, where the marriage will be registered and a local record will be kept. A legal marriage certificate will be mailed to you by the Vital Statistics Agency. After marriage, you can choose whether to use your maiden name or switch to your spouse’s name at the time. Taking your spouse’s name does not result in a legal change of the name or any automatic change to your identification record. In order to legally change your name, you have to apply to do so.

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Beauty & Hair

INDEX

Aeon Studio Esthetics & Hair Salon

Castlegar 365-5841

Boulevard Hair & Esthetics

Castlegar 365-0668

Castlegar Medical Aesthetics & Day Spa Castlegar 304-2555 rcmedspa@telus.net Heather’s on Fourth

Castlegar 302-0034

The Bass Player’s Daughter

Castlegar 365-3082 tbpdhair@telus.net

Re-Awakening Health Care

Nakusp

265-3188 info@reawakeninghealth.com

Bare Your Beauty

Nelson

354-4500 bareyourbeauty@live.ca

Bijou

Nelson

354-1977

Candy’s Creation

Nelson

777-2255 candyscreationsnelson@gmail.com

Chatters Hair Salon

Nelson

352-9866

Coco’s Hair Connection

Nelson

354-1996

Enso Hair Design

Nelson

352-3676 ensohairdesign@gmail.com

Found Spa

Nelson

352-7775 peace@foundspa.com

Front St. Hair Studio

Nelson

354-1202

Jamberry Nails

Nelson

354-2913 letajamberrynails@hotmail.com

Kootenay Medical Aesthetics

Nelson

354-2003 reception@eternallyyoung.ca

L.A. Make-Up

Nelson

505-8211 lauraadrain@gmail.com

Lil Lid Shop

Nelson

352-3222

Love And Loam Lashes

Nelson

551-7411 loveandloam@gmail.com

Lokel

Nelson

352-0031 lokelhairstudio@gmail.com

Mary Kay- Rae Naka

Nelson

352-7525 lipstick@telus.net

“Vinyl Nail shields with no dry and available in over 300 designs! OFFERING buy 3 get 1 FREE! Check out our laquer and hand care line! www.lmcconnell.jamberrynails.net”

“Want to look amazing on your special day. I work with your beauty, and enhance your features with a flawless airbrush make-up application.”

Ryan Flett Photography

“Look simply radiant for your wedding day. Schedule a free makeover and invite your bridesmaids & your mom. I can also help with great gifts for your wedding party”

TAIT Photography

Beauty & Hair Castle Cuts Family Hair

Castlegar

365-6165

Cindy’s Cuts & Styles

Castlegar

365-0772

Cut’n Loose Hair Design

Castlegar

365-2141

Marnie’s Hair & Nails

Castlegar

365-3233

Studio Uno Hair by Maria

Castlegar

365-0207

2nd Street Salon

Grand Forks 442-2067

Oasis Hair Studio

Grand Forks 442-1259

Val’s Little Hair House

Grand Forks 442-2208

Perfect Touch

New Denver 358-2616

Hair by Jo

Salmo

357-0008

Heritage Hair

Salmo

357-2444

Alexander’s House of Beauty Trail

364-1343

Bogie & Bacall Hair Design Trail

364-2277

Illusions Hair & Tanning

Trail

364-6460

Jones & Co Hair Studio

Trail

364-2377

Menza Luna Hair Studio

Trail

368-2000

Salon 21

Trail

Style Mavens Hair Studio

Trail

Tina’s Beauty Salon

Trail

Mountain Waters Spa & Wellness

Nelson

352-3280 info@relaxationredefined.com

Renaissance Hair

Nelson

352-1955 scissorstar@hotmail.com

Serendipity Nail Studio

Nelson

352-0080 serendipity.nails@gmail.com

Shalimar Health Spa

Nelson

354-4408 info@shalimarhealthspa.ca

Shear Talent Hair Innovations

Nelson

354-3909

SkinBliss Medi Spa

Nelson

352-7710 skinblissnelson@gmail.com

Tea Garden

Nelson

354-4487 info@teagardenspa.ca

Waves On The Lake

Nelson

352-9283 swaves@hotmail.ca

Refinery Day Spa

Revelstoke 837-7080 refdspa@telus.net

Blow Up Hair Studio

Rossland

921-9072 blowup@hotmail.ca

Dandilion Wellness Centre & Spa

Rossland

362-5466 info@dandilionwellness.com

Estique Aesthetics & Scenar Therapy

Rossland

362-9454 jayne.estique@yahoo.ca

Rossland Medical Aesthetics & Day Spa Rossland

362-7009 info@rmaads.ca

Salon Kula

Rossland

921-5852 appointment@salonkula.ca

Shine Salon

Rossland

362-2220 shinesalon.ca

“A casual, relaxing hair studio located in the beautiful old Bank of Montreal building. Shine opens exclusively for wedding parties on weekends throughout the year.”

Aria- Art of Hair

Trail

364-2213 aria.artofhair@gmail.com

368-5474

Cedar Avenue Salon & Esthetiques

Trail

368-3300 cedaravenuesalon@shaw.ca

368-3909

Emily Kjelshus

Trail

364-9823 emilykjelshus@hotmail.com

364-1152

Frisk Esthetics & Make-up

Trail

Trail Medical Aesthetics & Day Spa

Tail

364-2213 lisa_rkoerber@hotmail.com 364-6406 trailspa@telus.net

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Photography Chicken Little Photography

Castlegar

231-3850

chickenlittlephotography@hotmail.com

Natural Reflections Photography

Grand Forks

442-0805

joanndoucette@hotmail.com

“Professional Photography Services; Weddings, Portraits, Family, Commercial.

All-Inclusive Pricing Includes : Pro. Photographer Services, CD/ DVD of event and Photo Proofs” Enchanted Moments Photography

Fruitvale

231-8649

enchantedmomentsphotog@gmail.com

Effect Photography

Genelle

231-1228

ashleysline@live.ca

Jennifer Hawes Photography

Kaslo

353-3210

jen@jhawesphotography.ca

Lee Orr Photography

Nakusp

265-1816

Alison Watt Photography

Nelson

551-5235

Electrify Photography

Nelson

KDG Photography

Nelson

359-8299

kdgimages@gmail.com

Lisa Seyfried Photography

Nelson

352-1380

lisa_dudley@yahoo.ca

Life Moments Photograpghy

Nelson

505-3405

lana@lifemoments.ca

Melissa Welsh Photography

Nelson

352-5664

info@melissawelsh.com

Nick Diamond Photography

Nelson

Rainfoto Weddings

Nelson

Ryan Flett Media

Nelson

Tait Photography

Nelson

info@alisonwattphotography.com emilee@electrifyphotography.com

info@nickdiamondphotography.ca 358-7277

sara@rainfoto.com ryanflettmedia.com

551-5551

taitphoto.com

“TAIT Photography consists of a husband and wife team, JP and Erica Tait, who love to photograph weddings.

They are available for wedding photography, and Erica also specializes in boudoir photography.”

Three Owls Studio

Nelson

505-6836

info@bobbibarbarich.ca

Vogue Studio

Nelson

354-4402

nelson@voguestudio.ca

Doell Photo

Rossland

368-5341

doellphoto@shaw.ca

Fresh Photography

Rossland

512-9304

freshphoto@gmail.com

“ME ...Old things & New coffeeshops . Twine & Typography. Little white lights & a mean cowl collection. Carmen YOU ...A little different . Marriage over wedding . Will show me who you are!”

Peachell Photography

Rossland

921-4900

info@peeachellphotography.com

Bobbi Hudec

Salmo

357-2023

bhudec@telus.net

Jacey Kendall Photography

Salmo

551-1437

contact@jaceykendall.com

Photograpghy by Theresa

Trail

368-9073

tcrockett@photographybytheresa.ca

Colin Payne Photography

West Kootenays

551-3174

colinpaynephoto@gmail.com

Doug Pyper Photography

West Kootenays

353-2307

info@dougpyperphoto.com

Floating Lights Photographer

West Kootenays

608-1005

floatinglightsphoto@gmail.com

Hojo Designs

Nelson

505-2812

hollyjordahl@hotmail.com

Kolmel Silver & Gold Jewellery

Nelson

354-4838

chris@kolmel.com

Max The Jeweller

Nelson

354-0242

frobemax171@gmail.com

Stella and Dot

Nelson

352-7881

Ted Allen’s Jewellery

Nelson

352-5033

Garnish

Revelstoke

837-7968

garnishrevelstoke@gmail.com

Lia Sophia

South Slocan

551-7019

ladiesandgems@gmail.com

Jewellery

“Share The Love of Jewellery! Lori Dillon, Independent Sales Advisor, 250-551-7019 Deb Ewing, Independent Sales Advisor. 250-352-1774”

Lauener Brothers Jewellers

Dr. Pega Ren

Preparation

Fran Wallis,Bronze Assoc. DVIDA

Trail

368-9533

lauenerbrotherjewellers@gmail.com

Nelson

352-3139

sexdoc@smartsextalk.com

Nelson

358-2448

franwallis@redmtn.ca

“Take those FIRST STEPS TOGETHER with confidence & grace. Wedding packages available. Prepare for your first dance with lessons designed for you. ”

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Flowers Dutch Girl Peonies

Beasley

359-7142 peonyfarm.ca

“We grow certified organic peony blooms for weddings and special occasions right here on our farm in Beasley. Call or email for more information.”

Kootenay Floral & Gift

Castlegar

365-7736 kootenayfloral@hotmail.com

Avalon Gardens

Grand Forks

442-3749

Hannah Bees Flowers

Grand Forks

442-8860 hannahbees@telus.net

Mariposa Greenhouse

Grand Forks

442-5240

Rilkoff General Store

Grand Forks

442-2510

Kaslo Florist

Kaslo

353-7766 info@kasloflorists.com

Forever with Flowers

Nakusp

265-4039

Bella Flora

Nelson

352-5592 bellaflorastudio@gmail.com

Feelings with Flowers

Nelson

505-5222 feelingswithflowers@shaw.ca

Georama

Nelson

352-3468 info@georamagrowers.com

Safeway Floral

Nelson

352-9710

Revelstoke Florist

Revelstoke

837-3194 revelstokefloristltd@gmail.com

Flower Scents

Salmo

357-0007

Garden of Eden Organics

Trail

364-5678 Mannacathy@hotmail.com

Ye Olde Flower Shoppe

Trail

368-8323

TAIT Photography

Government Agency Offices Grand Forks

442-4306

7290 Second Street

Kaslo

353-2219

312-4th Street

Nakusp

265-4865

204-6th Ave

Nelson

354-6104

310 Ward Street

Revelstoke

837- 6981 104-1123 Second Street West

Event Planners Destined to Be

Nelson

352-3280 marni@relaxationredefined.com

Wink Wink Events

Nelson

354-7291 info@winkwinkevents.com

Summit Weddings

Revelstoke

814-8886 summitweddings@hotmail.com

Music, DJs & Entertainment DJ Readymac

Castlegar

608-2432 djreadymac@gmail.com

Enormous Productions

Castlegar

365-3516 enormous@shaw.ca

Bowie’s Marketing & Ent.

Fruitvale

367-9625 info@bowiesmarketing.com

Celtic & Classical Harp

Nelson

354-1658 helenora@northerndream.com

Classic Guitar & Lute

Nelson

352-3883 alanrinehart@hotmail.com

DJ Terrantino

Nelson

dj@terrantino.com

Fingerstylin’ and Classical Guitar Nelson

352-2104 rylan@stylinry.com

Flute / Violin Duo

Nelson

359-2229 mackinnoncatherine@yahoo.ca

Hairy Productions

Nelson

825-9984 hairyproductions@shaw.ca

Jeff Faragher- Cellist

Nelson

505-2508 jefffaragher@gmail.com

Kokanee String Quartet

Nelson

354-3429 wjherbi@yahoo.ca

Lisa Nelson- Vocalist

Nelson

505-9943 bookings@lisanelsonmusic.com

Perfect Music for your Event

Nelson

509-0703 morealexis@gmail.com

Rebecca MacLeod- Violinist

Nelson

761-3150 rgkmacleod@gmail.com

Sounds Alive

Nelson

229-4146 sonotech@shaw.ca

Stomp DJ Service

Nelson

226-7927 stomp@netidea.com

The Kootenay Conductor

Nelson

352-5609 stretch@netidea.com

Decibel Sound & Entertainment

Newton

Back in a Flash Productions

Salmo

357-0084 laska@telus.net

Party Party DJ Service

South

359-2221 partypartydj@shaw.ca

Photography By Theresa

newton@decibelsound.ca

Renegade Slocan 364-1831 tmadoli@shaw.ca “Looking for “LIVE MUSIC” for that special day! Our 4- piece Variety Dance Band performs music from Johnny Cash to Black Sabbath for your listening and dancing pleasure.”

Three Owls Studio

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Venues Balfour Golf Course

Balfour

229-5655 omg@golfbalfour.com

Fireside Inn & Conference

Castlegar

365-2128 info@firesideinn.ca

Little Bear Golf Course

Castlegar

365-2353

Portuguese Hall

Castlegar

365-5856

Sandman Hotel

Castlegar

365-8444

Super 8 Motel

Castlegar

365-2700

Genelle House

Genelle

693-2489 info@genellehouse.com

Kaslo Hotel

Kaslo

353-7714 info@kaslohotel.com

Nakusp Hot Springs

Nakusp

265-4528 info@nakusphotsprings.com

Halcyon Hot Springs

Nakusp

265-3554 info@halcyon-hotsprings.com

Kootenay Lakeview Lodge

Nelson

229-4141

Baldface

Nelson

352-0006 info@baldface.net

Blaylock Mansion

Nelson

825-2200 info@blaylock.ca

Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn

Nelson

352-3525

Plaza Bakery

Castlegar 365-5944

Eagles Lodge

Nelson

352-5644 info@foenelson.com

Carve Me a Cake

Nelson

354-9569 brenda@brdow.com

Granite Pointe Golf Club

Nelson

352-5913 golf@granitepointe.ca

Hume Hotel

Nelson

352-5331 info@humehotel.com

Epiphany Cakes

Nelson

352-9980 melissa@epiphanycakes.com

Prestige Hotel

Nelson

352-7222 Nelson@PrestigeHotels.ca

Lucky Cupcakes

Nelson

354-7195 info@luckycupcakes.ca

Rod and Gun Club

Nelson

352-9592

Starbird Bakehouse

Nelson

551-4681 starbirdbakehouse@yahoo.com

Touchstones

Nelson

352-9813

The Modern Bakeshop

Revelstoke 837-6886 modernbakeshop@gmail.com

Powder Spring

Revelstoke 837-5151 powdersprings@revelstoke.net

Revelstoke Golf Club

Revelstoke 837-4276

3 Valley Gap

Revelstoke 837-2109 hello@3valley.com

Red Mountain Resort

Rossland

362-5553 ivor.smith@redresort.com

Brenna Bakes

Salmo

Redstone Resort

Rossland

362-9141 cary@redstoneresort.com

Kay Bouma

Trail

368-5683

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Rossland

814-0087 revelstokemountainresort.com

The Pastry Shop

Trail

364-1013 facebook.com/TrailPastryShop

Silverton Hall

Silverton

358-2472 administration@silverton.ca

Birchbank Golf & Country

Trail

693-2255 bistro@birchbankgolf.com

Champion Lakes Golf Course

Trail

367-7001 staff@golfchampionlakes.com

Art of Brewing

Nelson

352-3711 info@artofbrewing.ca nelson-

Colombo Lodge

Trail

368-9881 ben.dejager@hotmail.com

BC Wine Guys

Nelson

352-1130 bcwineguys.com

Columbia Gardens Weddings

Trail

367-7176

Nelson Brewing Company Nelson

The Riverbelle

Trail

364-2616 info@vallicanwhole.com

Wine Kitz

Vallican Whole Community Centre

Vallican

226-7957

Mt.Begbie Brewing Co

226-7702 winlawhall@live.com Winlaw Community Hall Winlaw “Our newley renovated, air conditioned facility provides indoor/outdoor stages, a commercial kitchen, and has lots of space for camping. Perfect for weddings and reunions!”

Ryan Flett Photography

Cakes & Delicacies

Sweet Dreams Cakery Rossland 362-5156 info@sweetdreamsheritageinn.com “Red Seal Certified baker specializing in custom cakes and cupcakes. Creating edible art that tastes as good as it looks. Make your wedding day sweet!”

Beverage 352-3582

Nelson

Trail Brewing

352-5423 winekitznelson.comtlarson Revelstoke 837-2756 Trail 362-2122 beer@trailbrewing.com

His & Her Formal Wear Central City Shoes

Gifts & Registries

brennamacintyre@gmail.com

Ely’s Boutique

Castlegar 365-5510 shoesforthesoul@shaw.ca Castlegar 365-2432 Gmaely37@gmail.com

Nelson 352-9777 cotkit@telus.net Craft Connection Nelson 352-3006 craftconnection.org “Register with us for a unique one-of-a-kind, locally made gift that will be treasured for years to come (fine art & fine craft)”

Angelika Werth

Castlegar 365-1474 ffonline@telus.net Castlegar 365-7589 mail@jjsfashions.com angelikawerth@yahoo.com Nelson

Annie’s Boutique

Nelson

354-2000

Baker Street Menswear

Nelson

352-7743

Bridal Wear by Deborah

Nelson

295-3270 dcappos@telus.net

Epicure

Nelson

Handsels & Kootenay Limousine

Nelson

354-5359 nelsonspices@gmail.com 352-6224 handsels@shaw.ca

“Bridal Wear by Deborah. Custom design, fit and exceptional construction.

Decades of experience. Ph:250-295-3270 or messages at 250-359-3033”

Kootenai Moon

Nelson

Maison

Nelson

505-2722 val@kootenaimoon.com 354-0969 lissa@maison-decor.ca

Chantilly Kitchen Bed & Bath Feather Your Nest

Revelstoke 837-7005 chantilly@rctvonline.net Revelstoke 362-7730 featheryournest@netidea.com

Cotton Creek Clothing Cydney’s Esprit de la Femme

Bear Country Kitchen

Rossland

Legacy Gift Room

Rossland

362-2135 info@bearcountrykitchen.ca 362-7101 rchobanuk@hotmail.com

Mountain Nugget Chocolates

Rossland

362-3338 info@mountainnugget.com

Out of the Cellar

Rossland

362-7605 info@rosslandcellar.com

Wakefield Vintage Boutique

Castlegar

Jennifer Chocolates

Nakusp

304-9503 wakefieldvintage@gmail.com 265-1799 jenniferchocolates.com

Cottonwood Kitchen

The Gift Shop

Trail

364-2445

Fashion Foundations JJ’s Fashions

Habits Moja Designs & Alterations Shoes for the Soul Shoe La La The Red Pair JJ’s Fashions

Nelson

354-4002

Nelson

352-5919 arcuri1@look.ca

Nelson

352-2797 espritdelafemmelingerie.com

Nelson

505-1120 habits@telus.net 505-8102 alina_skiba@hotmail.com

Nelson Nelson

352-7172 shoesforthesoul@shaw.ca 352-6754 shoe-la-la@hotmail.com

Rossland

362-9662 info@theredpair.com

Trail

368-5454 mail@jjsfashions.com

Nelson

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Transportation Kootenay Horse & Carriage

Nelson

448-7997

Queen City Charter & Limo

Nelson

509-1183

info@kootenayshuttle.com

Kootenay Limousine

Nelson

352-6224

wk_limo@shaw.ca

Lasting Impressions Limo

West Kootenays 368-8188

info@impresslimousine.ca

Decor & Rentals Castlegar

Party Lite

399.4368

partylite.biz/ritamontgomery

“Contact me for stunning decor ideas for your wedding or special occasion.

Create finishing touches with exceptional candles, fragrances and home decor accessories. ” What’s Happening Party Rentals & Supplies

Nelson

352-7368

feelingswithflowers@shaw.ca

“Everything you need to create your dream wedding. Table, chairs, plates, glasses, cutlery, linens etc. rentals. Call us toll free at 1-877-251-1188.”

Kootenay Event Rentals

Trail

368-3151

Parties Plus

Trail

364-3324

PV Ranch Party Rentals

Trail

364-5661

pvranchpartyrentals@gmail.com

Big Event Tent Rental

Winlaw

226-7768

bigeventtent@gmail.com

Bon Appetito Catering

Castlegar

365-3276 rbarre53@gmail.com

Kim’s Creations

Castlegar

304-5900 kim@netidea.com

Selkirk Classic Catering

Castlegar

365-1311 catering@selkirk.ca

Twisted Forks Catering

Grand Forks 442-5250 neil@twistedforkscatering.com

smwchave@gmail.com

Catering

“Full service catering from Black Tie to BBQ. Let us help make your event memorable” “Catering is not our job, it is our passion” Alligator Pie Catering

Nelson

352-6115 alligatorpie@telus.net

“Specializing in custom wedding catering packages, The Alligator Pie team has been providing professional, award winning service to the Nelson Area since 2000” Whitewater Catering

Nelson

354-4944 info@skiwhitewater.com

Rockford Grill

Revelstoke

837-7160

Weddings by Gabriella

Rossland

362-7375 gabriella@gabriellaspasta.com

Colander

Trail

354-1816 colander@shaw.ca

Wicked Southern Barbeque 2 Talented Catering Co.

Winlaw

226-7954 info@wickedsouthernbbq.comv 226.7702 twotalentedcatering@hotmail.com

Winlaw

FRESH Photography

“We are dedicated to excellence, In food quality, preparation and presentation, while providing full service catering and customized menu planning for all events!”

Destination Weddings and Travel West’s Travel Agency

Castlegar

365-7782 weststravel@telus.net

Meticulous Travel

Nelson

825-9668 sbabin@tpi.ca

World Wide Travel & Adventures

Nelson

352-9997 martha@nelsonworldwidetravel.ca

Glacier Travel

Nelson

352-2200 glacier.travel@telus.net

Henne Travel

Trail

368-5595 hennetravel@telus.net

Totem Travel

Trail

364-1254 annette@totemtravel.ca

Sun-Lite Travel

Grand Forks

442-2751 peter@sunlitetravel.com

“At West’s Travel our agents have extensive experience booking destination weddings.

We do not charge for our services, so call us today for your free quote.”

Invitations & Stationary Custom Invitations & Graphic Design

Nelson

551-7710 sonyasgraphics@netidea.com

Cowans Office Supplies LTD

Nelson

352-5507

Hall Printing

Nelson

352-6900 info@hallprinting.ca

Nelson Box Office

Nelson

354-1299 reception@nelsonboxoffice.ca

Maple Mountain Design

Revelstoke

837-2424 diane@maplemountaindesigns.com

Electrify Photography

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