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Columbia Gardens Vineyard & Winery

One of the

Kootenay’s

most beautiful wedding venUes

The romantic ambiance of a vineyard makes for a be autiful wedding setting, creating unforgettable memories and unique wedding photos.

Start your new life together with a stay in our beautiful

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Hart Hall

A historic hall in the centre of Nelson is a perfect venue for your wedding and reception.

The hall features cathedral ceiling, beautiful two story windows, large renovated catering kitchen.

Hall rental includes the chairs and tables. All items for catering available for rental.

501 Carbonate Street, Nelson, B.C.

harthallnelson@shaw.ca • 250 352 7466.

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Photograph by Candice Chernenkoff

Mickey McEwan Memorial Hall STUNNING WEDDING PHOTO LOCATION! Beautiful Outside Scenery at Cottonwood Falls!

Our facility offers a lovely Spacious Hall with a full Commercial Kitchen, Bar, Air-Conditioning, and Wifi.

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CONTENTS 7 A Wedding of Inclusion 11 Floral Trends for 2015 13 Winter Wedding 16 It Takes a Village 19-23 West Kootenay Wedding Diredtory

COVER PHOTO Jessica Cormack and Ransome Hall Story on page 7

Photo by Jacey Kendall Archived photo

West Kootenay Bride magazine is published annually by Black Press.

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A wedding close to home

By Sam Van Schie

Photography by Jacey Kendall

Like many Kootenay natives who have left the area for school or work, Jessica Cormack and Ransome Hall relish any opportunity they can find to spend time in their old stomping ground.

So when the couple got engaged and started planning their wedding, there was no question they’d tie the knot near their hometown of Castlegar.

“It was an obvious choice because most of our family and friends — probably 80 per cent of the people who came to our wedding — live in the Kootenays,” said Cormack.“It’s also such a beautiful place. I wouldn’t want to get married anywhere else.”

She and Hall went to the same high school but graduated different years. Though Cormack had known Hall since her teens, they didn’t really spend much time together until years later.

“There were little twists of fate that brought us back together, when we were older and ready to be in a relationship,” Cormack said.

One of the things that the couple eventually bonded over was their love of the outdoors. When they were dating, they went on many hiking and camping trips in the Kootenays and Victoria, where they lived together while Cormack completed her nursing degree.

In 2013, during a visit with family in Castlegar, she and Hall went for a day hike up Mount Gimli. At the summit, he surprised her with an engagement ring.

By this time they were living in 100 Mile House, but with the help of family and friends back home, they were able to plan their wedding remotely.

“Everyone really stepped up to help us with different parts of the wedding. It was really incredible what a group effort it was,” Cormack said, noting that their wedding guests helped with everything from making decorations to preparing their food and wedding cake and running the sound booth.

Their big day started with an outdoor ceremony at a park in Silverton, on the shore of Slocan Lake with the Valhalla mountains forming a distant backdrop. Cormack’s father built their altar out of alder boughs to fit with the natural setting.

They had an acoustic trio, led by cellist Jeff Faragher, playing live as they walked down the aisle to

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Photography by Jacey Kendall

begin what would become a very emotional event. They each read original vows they had prepared themselves, and by the time the rings were exchanged, they were both in tears.

“It was really personal,” Cormack said.“[We] talked about all the things that we believe are important about marriage: friendship, being considerate to your partner, respect, enjoying life, laughing, and working very hard to maintain your love and asking for help and support when you need it.”

The ring that Hall gave Cormack, a modest, but elegant band with an outset diamond, was made from two of his family’s heirlooms — the band itself was passed down from his grandmother, while the diamond had been a gift his late father had bought his mother during a trip to Afghanistan.

“The diamond was significant because it was the last gift his father gave to his mother before he died,” Cormack explained.

Even the bride’s bouquet carried with it a deep family history. Set upon the bouquet’s binding was a small, framed photograph of Cormack’s grandmother, who had passed away shortly before the wedding. As she had wanted so badly to attend, Cormack and Hall made it a point to include a small piece of her in their wedding, and to keep her memory close.

Following the ceremony, there was a dinner and reception at a nearby hall. The room was decorated in a woodsy theme, with table centrepieces made from birch logs and candles burning in metal lanterns. The table runners were sewn from burlap and lace.

“I wanted it to look rustic, but still elegant,” Cormack said.“It had been my dream to get married in the forest, but since that wasn’t practical we brought a little bit of the forest to us.”

After dark, the room was lit by strings of overhead lights that gave the feeling of dancing under the stars. The live rock band from Nelson, Andrew Parkhouse and the Magpies, performed late into the night.

“People of every age were dancing together. It was so much fun,” Cormack said.“The whole day was amazing. I couldn’t have asked for anything better.”

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Photographer: Jacey Kendall

Flowers: Kootenay Floral

Photography by Jacey Kendall

Catering: Bon Appetite

Hair & Makeup: LaPaul Hair Spa • Krystal Clear Makeup

From The

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Floral Trends for 2015

By Andrea Bell

In the Weddingverse, the only constant is change. For such a traditional venture, the trends can be mind numbing to keep up with. Fashion, décor, and all seasonal elements play into what you will see in weddings in any particular year. With inspiration like Pinterest at every bride’s fingertips, the options can seem overwhelming and as a first time customer, sometimes it can be difficult to focus on what most appeals to you. Trends flow through the wedding industry just like any other market and it can be helpful to understand what the upcoming trends will be if you are hoping to stay at the front of the tide and not miss the boat. Just be sure not to jump on board simply because it’s “what’s done.” Just like fashion, finding your own style is your goal to be sure that your wedding reflects the feel of who you two are as people.

One thing to keep in mind is what is trending in California is not necessarily the same thing as what will be trending in the Koots. The “rustic wedding” trend still has a firm grasp on the Kootenays because it fits so well here. This doesn’t mean you can’t still incorporate some of the things that will be in fashion elsewhere.

2015 will see a lot of hanging greenery. Floral chandeliers hit the stage last year but this year it will

Bella Flora

be all about green, green and more green. Hanging a garland of ivy and eucalyptus above the length of the table means that you need just bits of it on the table with a few candles or lanterns to tie the whole look together. Either hang a ‘green’ chandelier over each table or hang a full garland over the head table and pull the look down with a centerpiece made from the same flora for the rest.

The “soft modern” look continues in 2015. Anemones and succulents will still be seen in bouquets and décor and “unstructured” arrangements will continue to grow in popularity. Gold isn’t going to slow down so mixing greenery with brass and ‘warm’ metallics will be a great foundation for whatever style you adhere to. Rough and organic fabrics such as linen rather than burlap will help you to soften the

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typical rustic look into a softer version.

Another look that has had staying power with weddings and fits well into our local setting is the English Garden Party. If you have wide expanses of lawn, filling urns with large blooms such as hydrangea and cabbage roses with as much ivy as you can lay hands on will give you a completely different feel than the rustic barn wedding. Again, the unstructured arrangements here are the new aspect of this look. Rather than being overly formal, they are now low and hanging “just so” over the edges of the bowl or low footed planter you might use as a table centerpiece. While the rustic look tries to portray the feeling of gathered wildflowers, the garden look is a fully styled lack of formality.

Something that will stay en vogue into the foreseeable future is using blooms that are in season and ideally grown locally, not only because of the ecological impact of chemicals, but also because it is what looks most natural.

As opposed to weddings during the time of our parents and grandparents, where structure and tradi-

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tion were key, today’s couple strives to give a relaxed feeling to their guests. In such a visually striking place as the Kootenays, it is best to work with the seasons and strive for something in your décor that has a natural feel. This doesn’t mean you can’t be formal. In fact the best version of formality understands the flow of space and emphasizes strengths in structure. So work with what you have and use your florals and details to create a look that is not contrived but rather, the most fabulous version possible.

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Winter Wedding

By Amy Robillard

It took a small ski resort in a Kootenay mountain town for Edmonton-native Laureta Boychuck and Idaho-born Ben Greenland to cross paths.“We both worked at Whitewater and every day, I would skip through the rental shop where Ben was a tech. I was always hooting and hollering excited to go skiing that we didn’t formally meet until a friend introduced us in downtown Nelson on December 31, 2010,” explains Laureta.

Over the next year, Ben and Laureta courted each other, falling in love over a long-distance - Laureta moved to Fernie in 2011 to complete MAST - Mountaineering and Adventure Skills Training and Ben continued to work in Nelson at Whitewater.

“When we did see each other we would always be outside recreating,” explains Laureta.“We love skiing, hiking, paddling and doing pretty much anything that allows us to be outside.”

Finally in the fall of 2011, Laureta secured a job as WH2O’s school-group coordinator where Ben continued to work as the head technician. The two commuted together to the ski hill everyday and fell more and more in love,“We were living the ski bum’s dream, but had a partner,” says Laureta.

On February 19, 2013, in true Kootenay style, the two skied with friends to celebrate their engagement.“The day holds special significance because a few years ago, Ben’s mom passed away on this day and it is also the day he chooses to celebrate her spirit. Because Ben chose to propose on this day, it is a special day of celebration for us.”

Laureta explains the wedding planning was fun, relaxed and stress-free.“That is the way weddings should be. We didn’t want to spend a whack of money but we wanted it to be special.”

On March 8, 2014, the two whisked their guests up to WH20 to fulfill Laureta’s childhood dream of skiing on her wedding day,“When I was younger, I told my friend I was going to climb to the top of a mountain and form a heart in the snow with my husband on the way down.”

Photography by KDG Photography

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The two opted to trade up the heart for “Blast”, the couples favourite WH2O’s ski run. The plan was to have the bridal party ski “Blast” and jump off the last cat track to meet all the guests at the bottom of the Summit chair. Considering Best Man John Rainey is from Mississippi and not an experienced skier, the idea was risky, but with a practice run, the bridal party was ready to shred.

“It was amazing,” Laureta explains,“The exact moment the wind blew the taped veil off my helmet, the snow started – I remember smiling thinking Ben’s Mom has arrived.”

It was a sentiment that both Ben and Laureta later articulated to each other. Ben’s mom had brought the snow and as a special gift, delivered what Laureta and Ben had wished – face shots.

Thanks to Ullr and Ben’s Mom, the bride and groom had fresh tracks down “Blast” along with Best Man, John Rainey and Maid-of-honour, Chandrima Lavoie. Among boughs of cedar scattered at the base of Summit Chair and toques covered in snow, the guests toasted the couple with hot chocolate.

“I can’t even explain how I felt – it was a perfect,” says Laureta.

Following the beautiful ceremony with Ymir Peak as their backdrop, the two ushered their guests to Whitewater’s lodge. Although Laureta had grandiose plans for her wedding look, she opted for the Kootenay casual look,“I just wanted to party with my family – I didn’t want to waste this precious time on make-up.”

After a quick change from ski gear to a simple, yet elegant white wedding dress, she quickly braided her hair and joined the party.

As guests enjoyed the cozy timber-framed lodge, a full-on snow storm was wreaking havoc outside.

“I hadn’t realized that an avalanche had actually closed the Whitewater road earlier in the evening. As I was enjoying the party, Whitewater‘s staff was dealing with the logistics of clearing the road so some of our guests could actually get up to the lodge for our after-dinner party.

Photography by KDG Photography

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Whitewater catered the event and their reputation as a foodie’s ski hill did not disappoint,“With our group, they had to cater to a lot of dietary restrictions and they did a great job – the food was amazing.”

The night continued into the early morning with Laureta and her father demonstrating how a two-step is really done and ending with the entire group of 50 guests engaged in a snowball fight.

“It was great that my prairie family and Ben’s family could experience why Ben and I now call the Kootenays home.”

Photography by KDG Photography

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It takes a village

By Valerie Rossi

Photography by Bobbi Barbarich of Three Owls Studio

The thunderous dark clouds were rolling in at an alarming pace, causing Casey and Shawna’s attention to shift from one another to the large cottonwood trees that bordered their outdoor altar.

The trees shifted and cracked overhead, grabbing the attention of wedding guests who also wondered when the downpour would let loose. But as the vows were exchanged, the sky grew quiet and was lit up with a pink sunset. The calm after the storm was like two worlds had just literally collided.

The weather was only one of the surprises at the Southwick’s summer wedding in August of last year. The Calgary couple decided to take advantage of the groom’s parents’ 85-acre organic you-pick blueberry farm nestled in the mountains above Christina Lake.

Casey’s mom Linda has spent a couple of decades masterfully creating a landscape that encompasses the property. That said, the venue still needed some polishing and she jokes the wedding merely “gave good reason to put a fire under her husband Bob’s butt.”

Beyond the perfect backdrop to their wedding day, the couple were happy to get away from the “I needed that yesterday” mentality and have a destination wedding in Casey’s hometown. The wedding wasn’t about having the designer dress, stretch limo or champagne and caviar; it was about two families coming together.

It quickly became clear that the community of 30-some-odd people was not just going to watch from the sidelines as the family poured their hearts into preparing for the big day. In true Kootenay form, friends and neighbours offered their backs and their hands and helped the family successfully realize the vintage garden party vision.

“Everyone was willing and ready to help out,” recalls Casey from his home in Calgary.“I don’t have a lot of extended family in the area; they’re mostly from the States, but growing up in Fife everyone was like family.”

The pastor’s wife played the harp as the couple made their way down the aisle, and she later kicked the entertainment up a notch when she joined her daughters and other performers in a can-can number. Shawna baked the cupcakes, her family made the rest of the desserts and Casey’s mom gathered most of the bouquet flowers from her garden.

Although there were some professionals hired for the event, such as Nelson wedding photographer Bobbi Barbarich of Three Owls Studio and barbeque master Neil Krog of Twisted Forks Catering, many of the adorable details came together with help from family and friends.

“It was a crazy amount of work in the few weeks leading up to the wedding, and everything seemed so chaotic, but once the day came it was absolutely surreal,” added Casey.

The couple elected to do a letter exchange before the traditional ceremony began. With a door between them, Casey shared a poem he wrote for Shawna promising a life full of adventure and Shawna gave her groom a keepsake box filled with various symbolic gifts, including a few pairs of socks — just

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Photography by Bobbi Barbarich of Three Owls Studio

in case he got cold feet.

The harp signaled the children to begin the ceremony by starting down the aisle, and all was going well until they spotted a Pomeranian tied up off to the side, prompting them to completely disregard the plan in favour of veering off course to greet the dog. The comedy continued as the maid of honour carried out a sign that said ‘Here Comes the Bride — last chance to run!’

The groom, however, needed no warning; he’s yet to find one flaw over the years — even jabs to the ribs have eventually grown on him.

Neither was actually looking for love when they joined the dating website Plenty of Fish over five years ago. Both had just exited long-term relationships and wanted to meet more friends.

“I did not post one flattering picture because I wasn’t looking to date anyone and I didn’t want to give that impression,” says Shawna. But her sense of humour attracted Casey to her profile and after contacting her, the two met for a walk, which lasted three hours and was followed by dinner.

“We got along really well,” said Shawna.“We started off as friends and we were able to have really open conversations and talk about our values, and it was only a matter of months before he won me over.”

She views the eight-year relationship she had prior to meeting Casey as merely time she spent figuring out what was missing.

“You sometimes think that you’ll never have everything, but after I met him I realized that no — I don’t have to compromise how I deserve to be treated.”

Communication was what formed their bond, and shared values then brought them together as husband and wife.

The Kootenay charm has left a lasting impression on the two, who hope to make Christina Lake or one of its surrounding communities home in the near future. Casey, a 33-year-old mechanic, is already considering a brew master course in hopes of supporting the couple’s dream to open a micro-brewery.

Shawna, a 31-year-old graphic artist, said the business endeavor would be a solution to finding yearround steady work.

After convincing most of their wedding guests to make that initial trip to Fife, the two are confident that should they relocate, they’ll never have a hard time filling their spare rooms with visitors.

“I did get some pushback initially when I told everyone where we were getting married,” said Shawna.“I tried to explain that they had to see it to understand. When my family did get there, one of my uncles came up to me and said ‘I understand now,’ and my family forged some great friendships with the neighbours and are already looking forward to coming back.”

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Photographer: Bobbi Barbarich of Three Owls Studio

Flowers: Some sourced through Durand’s Nursery

Photography by Bobbi Barbarich of Three Owls Studio

Catering: Niel Krog of Twisted Forks Catering

Hair: Desiree at Hedz Up Hair Studio

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INDEX

Beauty & Hair 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

Grad Forks 442-5223 Hedz Up Hair Studio “We love making your special day special and are willing to come to you anywhere in the Boundary/Kootenay area.”

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

Love And Loam Lashes

Nelson

551-7411 loveandloam@gmail.com

Lokel

Nelson

352-0031 lokelhairstudio@gmail.com

Nelson Mary Kay- Rae Naka 505-2413 lipstick@telus.net “Offering radiant bridal glamour looks. Natural, yet enhanced!”

Photography by Bobbi Barbarich of Three Owls Studio

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

Mountain Waters Spa & Wellness

Nelson

352-3280 info@relaxationredefined.com

Renaissance Hair

Nelson

352-1955 tiamariah23@yahoo.ca

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

Nelson SkinBliss Medi Spa 352-7710 skinblissclinic.com “Congratulations! You deserve to have professionals take care of your wedding day beauty and relaxation needs. Wedding Packages are available for the Bride, Groom, and the bridal party, and G/C are a great gift for friends and family!”

Tea Garden Salon Spa

Nelson

354-4487 info@teagardenspa.ca

Waves On The Lake

Nelson

352-9283 swaves@hotmail.ca

Grand Forks 442-2208

Refinery Day Spa

Revelstoke 837-7080 refdspa@telus.net

Perfect Touch

New Denver 358-2616

Blow Up Hair Studio

Rossland

921-9072 blowup@hotmail.ca

Hair by Jo

Salmo

357-0008

Dandilion Wellness Centre & Spa

Rossland

362-5466 info@dandilionwellness.com

357-2444

Estique Aesthetics & Scenar Therapy

Rossland

362-9454 jayne.estique@yahoo.ca

Alexander’s House of Beauty Trail

364-1343

Rossland Medical Aesthetics & Day Spa Rossland

362-7009 info@rmaads.ca

Bogie & Bacall Hair Design Trail

364-2277

Salon Kula

Rossland

921-5852 appointment@salonkula.ca

Heritage Hair

Salmo

Illusions Hair & Tanning

Trail

364-6460

Shine Salon

Rossland

362-2220 shinesalon.ca

Jones & Co Hair Studio

Trail

364-2377

Aria- Art of Hair

Trail

364-2213 aria.artofhair@gmail.com

Menza Luna Hair Studio

Trail

368-2000

Cedar Avenue Salon & Esthetiques

Trail

368-3300 cedaravenuesalon@shaw.ca

Salon 21

Trail

368-5474

Emily Kjelshus

Trail

364-9823 emilykjelshus@hotmail.com

Style Mavens Hair Studio

Trail

368-3909

Frisk Esthetics & Make-up

Trail

Tina’s Beauty Salon

Trail

364-1152

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

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

iCandy Films

Nelson

358-2689

KDG Photography

Nelson

359-8299

info@alisonwattphotography.com emilee@electrifyphotography.com icandyfilms.com

lisasphoto.ca Nelson Lisa Seyfried Photography 352-1380 “Lisa Seyfried Photography {Fine are for modern life and love}. Providing wedding coverage throughout the Kootenays. All wedding packages include custom USB with your edited images ready for print.” lana@lifemoments.ca

Life Moments Photograpghy

Nelson

Nick Diamond Photography

Nelson

Rainfoto Weddings

Nelson

Ryan Flett Media

Nelson

Tait Photography

Nelson

551-5551

taitphoto.com

Three Owls Studio

Nelson

505-6836

info@bobbibarbarich.ca

Vogue Studio

Nelson

354-4402

nelson@voguestudio.ca

Wanderlust Photography

Nelson

Doell Photo

Rossland

505-3405

info@nickdiamondphotography.ca 358-7277

sara@rainfoto.com ryanflettmedia.com

wanderlustphotography.ca 368-5341

doellphoto@shaw.ca

freshphoto@gmail.com Rossland Fresh Photography 512-9304 “I AM: Twinkle lights & typography. Old things & new coffeeshops. A mean cowl selection - Carmen YOU: like things a little different marriage over wedding will show me who you are!

TOGETHER FRESH IS: uncommon, artistic & emotive” 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

photographybytheresa.ca Trail Photograpghy by Theresa 368-9073 “Kootenay & Beyond based photographer specializing in wedding photography. I want to be more than just your ‘wedding photographer’, I want to help make your wedding story display artistic style and beauty because this time needs to be remembered just perfectly.”

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

Invitations & Stationary Custom Invitations & Graphic Design

Nelson

551-7710 sonyasgraphics@netidea.com

Cowans Office Supplies LTD

Nelson

352-5507

Hall Printing

Nelson

Nelson Box Office

Nelson

352-6900 info@hallprinting.ca 354-1299 reception@nelsonboxoffice.ca

Maple Mountain Design

Revelstoke

837-2424 diane@maplemountaindesigns.com

Llora McTeer

Alterations

Castlegar

231-2716

lloramcteer.yourpassionconsultant.com

“Passion Parties Independent Consultant. In-home parties for women that are fun, educational and free!

The Ultimate Girls’ Night In® Call or text to book yours today!”

Norma’s Sewing Nelson 551-5858 normajeanwearsjeans@gmail.com “Alterations, Hemming, Repairs and Custom Sewing. Everything you need to make your Wedding apparel perfect!”

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Flowers Dutch Girl Peonies

Beasley

359-7142 peonyfarm.ca

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

Floral Arrangements by Darlene

Nakusp

265-1379 greenacresnakusp.ca

“Your extraordinary love, made visible through the soulful beauty of flowers, designed for your wedding day or just any day you want to make special” Bella Flora

Nelson

352-5592 bellaflorastudio@gmail.com

Feelings with Flowers Nelson 505-5222 feelingswithflowers@shaw.ca “Exchange your vows surrounded by gorgeous floral arrangements designed just for you! Bouquets, corsages, ceremony flowers, centrepieces, and other essentials to make your ceremony extra special. Call or email to set up a consultation.”

Georama

Nelson

352-3468 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

Event Planners 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

Renegade

Slocan

364-1831 tmadoli@shaw.ca

newton@decibelsound.ca

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Venues Balfour Golf Course

Balfour

229-5655 omg@golfbalfour.com

Fireside Inn & Conference

Castlegar

365-2128 firesideinn.ca

“The Fireside Inn has the space to accommodate a medium size event up to 150 people for a sit down reception. Bar Service, Linens and In house Catering provided.”

Little Bear Golf Course

Castlegar

365-2353

Castlegar 365-7773 passcreekbb.com “Two Luxury Suites in a Post and Beam Lodge on acreage. Three Course Gourmet Breakfasts. FREE “Afternoon Tea”, Wi-Fi, Parking, Phone, Infra-Red Sauna, Concierge Service”

Pass Creek Bed and Breakfast

Cakes & Delicacies Plaza Bakery

Castlegar

365-5944

Cake Betty

Nelson

352-0884 facebook.com/cakebetty

Carve Me a Cake

Nelson

354-9569 brenda@brdow.com

Epiphany Cakes

Nelson

352-9980 melissa@epiphanycakes.com

Lucky Cupcakes

Nelson

354-7195 info@luckycupcakes.ca

Starbird Bakehouse

Nelson

551-4681 starbirdbakehouse@yahoo.com

The Modern Bakeshop

Revelstoke 837-6886 modernbakeshop@gmail.com

Portuguese Hall

Castlegar

365-5856 info@genellehouse.com

Sandman Hotel

Castlegar

365-8444 info@kaslohotel.com

Super 8 Motel

Castlegar

365-2700 info@nakusphotsprings.com

Genelle House

Genelle

693-2489 info@halcyon-hotsprings.com

Kaslo Hotel

Kaslo

353-7714

Nakusp Hot Springs

Nakusp

265-4528 info@baldface.net

Halcyon Hot Springs

Nakusp

265-3554 info@blaylock.ca

Kootenay Lakeview Lodge

Nelson

229-4141

Baldface

Nelson

352-0006 info@foenelson.com

Blaylock Mansion

Nelson

825-2200 golf@granitepointe.ca

Best Western Plus Baker Street Inn

Nelson

352-3525 info@humehotel.com

Eagles Lodge

Nelson

352-5644 Nelson@PrestigeHotels.ca

Granite Pointe Golf Club

Nelson

352-5913

Wakefield Vintage Boutique Castlegar

Hume Hotel

Nelson

352-5331

Jennifer Chocolates

Nakusp

Prestige Hotel

Nelson

352-7222 powdersprings@revelstoke.net

Cottonwood Kitchen

Nelson

Rod and Gun Club

Nelson

352-9592

Craft Connection

Nelson

Touchstones

Nelson

352-9813 hello@3valley.com

Epicure

Nelson

Powder Spring

Revelstoke 837-5151 ivor.smith@redresort.com

Handsels & Kootenay Limousine Nelson

Revelstoke Golf Club

Revelstoke 837-4276 cary@redstoneresort.com

Kootenai Moon

Nelson

3 Valley Gap

Revelstoke 837-2109 revelstokemountainresort.com

Maison

Nelson

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

Red Mountain Resort

Rossland

362-5553 administration@silverton.ca

Nelson Chocofellar

Nelson

352-5880

Redstone Resort

Rossland

362-9141 bistro@birchbankgolf.com

Chantilly Kitchen Bed & Bath Revelstoke 837-7005 chantilly@rctvonline.net

Revelstoke Mountain Resort

Rossland

814-0087 staff@golfchampionlakes.com

Bear Country Kitchen

Rossland

Silverton Hall

Silverton

358-2472 ben.dejager@hotmail.com

Feather Your Nest

Rossland

Birchbank Golf & Country

Trail

693-2255

Legacy Gift Room

Rossland

Champion Lakes Golf Course

Trail

367-7001 info@vallicanwhole.com

Mountain Nugget Chocolates Rossland

362-7101 rchobanuk@hotmail.com 362-3338 info@mountainnugget.com

Colombo Lodge

Trail

368-9881

Out of the Cellar

362-7605 info@rosslandcellar.com

Columbia Gardens Weddings

Trail

367-7176 winlawhall@live.com

The Riverbelle

Trail

364-2616

Vallican Whole Community Centre

Vallican

226-7957

226-7647 paradisevalleylodge.com Paradise Valley Lodge Winlaw “It’s perfect for small garden weddings! On 3 forested acres near the Slocan river, our beautiful home offers lodging, a deluxe kitchen and a brick patio for entertaining.

View our excellent website!”

226-7702 Winlaw Community Hall Winlaw

Beverage Winexpert

Castlegar 365-0011

“Affordable Wine Made Easy. We can now legally make your wine for your wedding.

We have a large selection of quality wines at a reasonable price.”

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!” brennamacintyre@gmail.com Brenna Bakes Salmo Krystal Cakes

Salmo

231-3314 facebook.com/pages/Custom-cakes-by-Krystal

Kay Bouma

Trail

368-5683

The Pastry Shop

Trail

364-1013 facebook.com/TrailPastryShop

Gifts & Registries

Rossland

304-9503 wakefieldvintage@gmail.com 265-1799 jenniferchocolates.com 352-9777 cotkit@telus.net 352-3006 craftconnection.org 354-5359 nelsonspices@gmail.com 352-6224 handsels@shaw.ca

362-2135 info@bearcountrykitchen.ca 362-7730 featheryournest@netidea.com

His & Her Formal Wear Central City Shoes Ely’s Boutique

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

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

Cotton Creek Clothing

Nelson

354-4002

Cydney’s

Nelson

Fashion Foundations JJ’s Fashions

Art of Brewing

Nelson

352-3711 info@artofbrewing.ca

Esprit de la Femme

Nelson

352-5919 arcuri1@look.ca 352-2797 espritdelafemmelingerie.com

BC Wine Guys

Nelson

352-1130 bcwineguys.com

Habits

Nelson

505-1120 habits@telus.net

Nelson Brewing Company

Nelson

352-3582

Moja Designs & Alterations Nelson

505-8102 alina_skiba@hotmail.com

Wine Kitz

Nelson

352-5423 winekitznelson.comtlarson

Shoes for the Soul

Nelson

Mt.Begbie Brewing Co

Shoe La La

Nelson

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

Brew Shop Too

Revelstoke 837-2756 Trail 368-5777

The Red Pair

Rossland

Trail Brewing

Trail

JJ’s Fashions

Trail

362-2122 beer@trailbrewing.com

362-9662 info@theredpair.com 368-5454 mail@jjsfashions.com

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Transportation Kootenay Horse & Carriage

Nelson

448-7997

Queen City Charter & Limo

Nelson

Kootenay Limousine

Nelson

509-1183 info@kootenayshuttle.com 352-6224 wk_limo@shaw.ca

Lasting Impressions Limo

West Kootenay 368-8188 info@impresslimousine.ca

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Decor & Rentals Party Lite

Castlegar

399.4368

partylite.biz/ritamontgomery

What’s Happening Party Rentals & Supplies Nelson

352-4368 feelingswithflowers@shaw.ca

Kootenay Event Rentals

Trail

368-3151 smwchave@gmail.com

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

Kim’s Creations

Castlegar

365-3276 rbarre53@gmail.com 304-5900 kim@netidea.com

Selkirk Classic Catering

Castlegar

“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.”

Catering

Twisted Forks Catering

365-1311 catering@selkirk.ca Grand Forks 442-5250 neil@twistedforkscatering.com

Alligator Pie Catering

Nelson

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

Dam City Rollers

Nelson

551-7223

“Bartending Services. Dressed for your Occasion. Castlegar’s Dam City Rollers will help you celebrate your special day. No stress. No fuss. Call 250-551-7223”

Whitewater Catering

Nelson

354-4944 info@skiwhitewater.com

Rockford Grill

Revelstoke

837-7160

Weddings by Gabriella

Rossland

Colander

Trail

362-7375 gabriella@gabriellaspasta.com 354-1816 colander@shaw.ca

Wicked Southern Barbeque 2 Talented Catering Co.

Winlaw Winlaw

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

Ted Allen’s Jewellery

Nelson

352-5033

Garnish

Revelstoke

837-7968 garnishrevelstoke@gmail.com

Lauener Brothers Jewellers

Trail

368-9533 lauenerbrotherjewellers@gmail.com

Jewellery

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

Destination Weddings and Travel 365-7782 weststravel@telus.net 825-9668 sbabin@tpi.ca

West’s Travel Agency

Castlegar

Meticulous Travel

Nelson

World Wide Travel & Adventures

Nelson

Glacier Travel

Nelson

Henne Travel

Trail

Totem Travel

Trail

368-5595 hennetravel@telus.net 364-1254 totemtravel.ca

Sun-Lite Travel

Grand Forks

442-2751 peter@sunlitetravel.com

352-9997 martha@nelsonworldwidetravel.ca 352-2200 glacier.travel@telus.net

“At Totem Travel we have a dedicated Destination Wedding Specialist and we also book flights,packages to sun destinations, sell insurance as well as being a tour company.”

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