Erin came to us after being a bridesmaid at a wedding we coordinated in 2009. She immediately had an amazing vision for her wedding day – Anthropologie, vintage, whimsical, elegant. We started brainstorming unique decor ideas – this bride was seriously creative. Framed chalkboards, special photos in vintage frames, a variety of lovely teacups and glassware to hold flowers – sounds amazing, right? It was!

We were all hoping and praying for the weather to hold up for their outdoor ceremony – and it did. Erin and Shaun tied the knot on the lawn at Hatley Castle, with a fab reception up on the terrace.

Photos: Candeo Weddings

We’ve been working on a newer, prettier, more user-friendly website and we are so pleased to be able to finally show it off! Thank you for checking it out. We would also really appreciate ANY feedback and/or constructive criticism you have for us regarding the site – please drop us a line at info@candeoweddings.com.

As things wind down, we are working on blog posts featuring details and photos of some of the weddings we worked on this year, so do check back often. We promise to keep our blog and gallery updated (how could we not want to with this awesome new site?!)

xo Ashley & Dawn

photo: d’Soleil Photography

She is currently booking up for 2011, with packages starting at $3400.
Check out her website HERE for more examples of her work.
She also has a fabulous blog HERE that she updates on a regular basis – definitely worth adding to your bookmarks.

About Bethany:
“Eighteen and in Tibet, I fell in love with my camera and who I saw through it. The desire and passion to capture a face never seen, a voice not heard, a hope burning, was birthed in me on a journey never forgotten. Years later, Images by Bethany was created out of that same desire and passion to capture the essence of people; to capture life as it happens, to capture pure moments.”

We had so much fun at our mini photoshoot, we wanted to share some of our favourite images!

After the ceremony, guests arrived at the Law Courts Inn Restaurant. We hate to admit it, but we had never heard of this venue before – but with floor to ceiling windows, sweeping views of the city and a chic terrace, we were pleasantly surprised.

Below are some of the photos taken by the awesome Daniel Ha of d’Soleil Photography.

Congratulations, May and Robert – you are an incredibly sweet couple.

Read the Candeo Weddings feature on the CRAVE blog HERE

The details of this wedding were so great. We loved the engraved corkscrews and winestoppers which were given as favours to each guest (except for the kiddies, of course!). The candy bar was a big hit, especially the delicious candied popcorn! The room was dressed in aubergine satin linens, which looked perfect with the centrepieces – Picasso calla lilies, gerbera daisies, wax flowers, hypericum berries and baby mums.

We had the honour of working with the awesome Larissa Addison of Luxe Photography, and we are very excited to share some of her images from the big day soon – stay tuned! In the meantime, here is a peek at some of the details.

Congratulations, Lisa and Derek! Thank you for sharing your special day with us – you are truly a beautiful couple!

Amidst a few days of clouds and rain, the sun decided to make an appearance for a stunning spring day in Vancouver. The venue, The Granville Island Hotel, was the perfect place to take it all in with its sweeping views of the city and floor to ceiling windows.

Just like Ashley and Jason, the decor was fun and fabulous. We think the carnation is one of the most underrated flowers – hot pink in a modern square black vase with a touch of bling, they looked absolutely stunning. The hot pink table runners and chair sashes pulled the look together.

In lieu of traditional favours, Ashley and Jason made a donation to the SPCA in honour of their guests. Inside the handmade black tent cards was a note explaining the donation and thanking their guests for sharing their special day. Such an amazing idea!

Congratulations Ashley and Jason!

We’re thinking:

Muted tones – dusty pink, cream and sage green. Hydrangeas, roses, ranunculus. Mismatched vintage china.

A birdcage veil and a stunning lace dress. Monique Lhuillier, anyone?

A vintage convertible to carry you off into post-wedding bliss.