bohemian wedding – Dreamy Wedding & Event Planning http://dreamyweddings.ca Kelowna Wedding Planner serving the Okanagan Valley Sun, 23 Jul 2017 00:21:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.6 http://dreamyweddings.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/cropped-logo2-32x32.jpg bohemian wedding – Dreamy Wedding & Event Planning http://dreamyweddings.ca 32 32 Styled Shoot | Mediterranean Boho in Kelowna, BC http://dreamyweddings.ca/mediterranean-boho-styled-shoot/ http://dreamyweddings.ca/mediterranean-boho-styled-shoot/#respond Sat, 01 Jul 2017 12:33:09 +0000 http://dreamyweddings.ca/?p=629 This week at Dreamy we are thrilled to announce our Mediterranean Boho styled shoot is being published in Rocky Mountain Bride –  YAY! Earlier this year, Lindsay from Boketto Photography got in touch with us about and extra DREAMY collaboration at Sanctuary Gardens in West Kelowna.  We absolutely LOVE this venue and Lindsay’s vision of a Mediterranean boho inspired styled shoot – so of course we were in! Our shoot begins with a handfasting ceremony.  Under the open, lake-view, gazebo at Sanctuary Gardens, our couple bind hands  with naturally dyed silk from Stella Wolfe in this ancient ritual. The handsome groom then serenades his new bride in a field of daffodils followed by a Mediterranean feast table and champagne toast inside the Rose Room at Sanctuary Gardens. With a dusty blue, burnt orange, bright pink and yellow accents, we wanted bright spring colours with a hint of moody (just the way we like it). After months of thrifting and sourcing of unique pieces, artists and rentals we pulled this shoot together in April – just in time to catch the daffodils! We had so much fun working with so many wedding creatives locally and internationally.  This shoot features so much talent from gowns, to rings, ceramics to custom made macrame and invitations.  Check out this amazing list of vendors below.  Also, we don’t know if it was a coincidence that our shoot is being published on July 1st, 2018 – i.e. Canada’s 150th birthday, but it is, and we are pretty darn honoured and delighted to be selected for such a monumental date for publishing.  Thank you Rocky Mountain Bride! Much love! Dreamy     Photography – Boketto Photography Planning + Styling – Dreamy Wedding + Event Planning Venue – Sanctuary Gardens Florist – Petal and Vow Macramé – The Makery Rentals – Calli Duncan and Pearls + Paisley Calligraphy – Write Away BC Ceramics – Kiln 9 Ceramics Dress – Anna Campbell Bridal Groom Attire – Georgie Girl Vintage Hair – Daneka at Pomme Salon Makeup – Gabby K at Pomme Salon Models – Jordyn + Des with DEJA VU Model Management Ring – MiskWill Ribbon – Stella Wolfe

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]]> This week at Dreamy we are thrilled to announce our Mediterranean Boho styled shoot is being published in Rocky Mountain Bride –  YAY!

Earlier this year, Lindsay from Boketto Photography got in touch with us about and extra DREAMY collaboration at Sanctuary Gardens in West Kelowna.  We absolutely LOVE this venue and Lindsay’s vision of a Mediterranean boho inspired styled shoot – so of course we were in!

Our shoot begins with a handfasting ceremony.  Under the open, lake-view, gazebo at Sanctuary Gardens, our couple bind hands  with naturally dyed silk from Stella Wolfe in this ancient ritual. The handsome groom then serenades his new bride in a field of daffodils followed by a Mediterranean feast table and champagne toast inside the Rose Room at Sanctuary Gardens.

With a dusty blue, burnt orange, bright pink and yellow accents, we wanted bright spring colours with a hint of moody (just the way we like it). After months of thrifting and sourcing of unique pieces, artists and rentals we pulled this shoot together in April – just in time to catch the daffodils!

We had so much fun working with so many wedding creatives locally and internationally.  This shoot features so much talent from gowns, to rings, ceramics to custom made macrame and invitations.  Check out this amazing list of vendors below.  Also, we don’t know if it was a coincidence that our shoot is being published on July 1st, 2018 – i.e. Canada’s 150th birthday, but it is, and we are pretty darn honoured and delighted to be selected for such a monumental date for publishing.  Thank you Rocky Mountain Bride!

Much love!

Dreamy

 

 

Photography – Boketto Photography

Planning + Styling – Dreamy Wedding + Event Planning

Venue – Sanctuary Gardens

Florist – Petal and Vow

Macramé – The Makery

Rentals – Calli Duncan and Pearls + Paisley

Calligraphy – Write Away BC

Ceramics – Kiln 9 Ceramics

Dress – Anna Campbell Bridal

Groom Attire – Georgie Girl Vintage

Hair – Daneka at Pomme Salon

Makeup – Gabby K at Pomme Salon

Models – Jordyn + Des with DEJA VU Model Management

Ring – MiskWill

Ribbon – Stella Wolfe

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]]> http://dreamyweddings.ca/mediterranean-boho-styled-shoot/feed/ 0 DI-WHY Not? | The DIY Wedding Planner http://dreamyweddings.ca/diwhy-not/ http://dreamyweddings.ca/diwhy-not/#respond Thu, 02 Mar 2017 19:32:33 +0000 http://dreamyweddings.ca/?p=533 PHOTO: ROCK N’ ROLL BRIDE   It’s safe to say that with the Pinterest craze, couples near and far have expressed an interest in curating their wedding style from start to finish, crafting in to the wee hours of the morning and taking full control of their big day. Not only is this a lot of work, it shows a level of creativity that we at DREAMY celebrate. After all, your wedding should be an expression of YOU and what better way then to get your hands dirty and get in it. This doesn’t mean; however, that the help of a wedding planner isn’t a completely smart investment – it is!   It is undoubtedly true that wedding vendors play a huge role in any wedding – of course we do, we are professionals who do this for a living! Although a couple have decided to get a little crafty, it’s the professionals that insure these crafts come with a plan, a cohesive look and are executed with precision. Helping couples bring their vision to life is one of our favourite things. If you are keen to make ALL of your décor – we will gladly be your DIY wedding planner and put you to work! A couple may come to us with an idea of how they want their wedding to feel and look but with a relatively tight budget for décor. Its these types of challenges and limitations that truly inspire us to get extra creative – we LOVE it!   Hiring a wedding planner isn’t for the rich and famous. Couples of all different timelines and budgets hire wedding planners every day based on their individual needs which is why most of our planning packages are customized for each special couple of lovebirds.   For example; a couple has approached us with their wedding vision but really lack the vision and experience to put it all together. We put together a look, the elements and textures of their vision a timeline for completing the projects and then put them to work! Thrifting, crafting, building – you name it – we give them the road map but they put it all together. This approach can save a couple on décor but still give them the cohesive look they were after from a stylist.   If you are that DIY person who wants to craft your wedding but want to insure its an event to remember, that it has a cohesive look and doesn’t resemble a craft room gone wild, then don’t be too shy to contact a wedding planner to see what they can offer. Yes, when budgets are tight its hard to make room for another vendor but we will gladly get you doing the work and charge accordingly ONLY for what we do. Its worth an email or a phone call at least!

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It’s safe to say that with the Pinterest craze, couples near and far have expressed an interest in curating their wedding style from start to finish, crafting in to the wee hours of the morning and taking full control of their big day. Not only is this a lot of work, it shows a level of creativity that we at DREAMY celebrate. After all, your wedding should be an expression of YOU and what better way then to get your hands dirty and get in it. This doesn’t mean; however, that the help of a wedding planner isn’t a completely smart investment – it is!
 
It is undoubtedly true that wedding vendors play a huge role in any wedding – of course we do, we are professionals who do this for a living! Although a couple have decided to get a little crafty, it’s the professionals that insure these crafts come with a plan, a cohesive look and are executed with precision. Helping couples bring their vision to life is one of our favourite things. If you are keen to make ALL of your décor – we will gladly be your DIY wedding planner and put you to work! A couple may come to us with an idea of how they want their wedding to feel and look but with a relatively tight budget for décor. Its these types of challenges and limitations that truly inspire us to get extra creative – we LOVE it!
 
Hiring a wedding planner isn’t for the rich and famous. Couples of all different timelines and budgets hire wedding planners every day based on their individual needs which is why most of our planning packages are customized for each special couple of lovebirds.
 
For example; a couple has approached us with their wedding vision but really lack the vision and experience to put it all together. We put together a look, the elements and textures of their vision a timeline for completing the projects and then put them to work! Thrifting, crafting, building – you name it – we give them the road map but they put it all together. This approach can save a couple on décor but still give them the cohesive look they were after from a stylist.
 
If you are that DIY person who wants to craft your wedding but want to insure its an event to remember, that it has a cohesive look and doesn’t resemble a craft room gone wild, then don’t be too shy to contact a wedding planner to see what they can offer. Yes, when budgets are tight its hard to make room for another vendor but we will gladly get you doing the work and charge accordingly ONLY for what we do. Its worth an email or a phone call at least!

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]]> http://dreamyweddings.ca/diwhy-not/feed/ 0 The Ceremony :: Creating Rituals http://dreamyweddings.ca/ceremony-creating-rituals/ http://dreamyweddings.ca/ceremony-creating-rituals/#respond Fri, 14 Oct 2016 16:25:01 +0000 http://dreamyweddings.ca/?p=356 So your planning your wedding and up pops the questions of what type of ceremony you would like. Short and sweet? Religious? Unity candle? Sand or wine ceremony? Most officiates have a few examples of ceremonies they have done in the past and will tailor these ceremonies to you, you send in your info and there you go—your ceremony script is decided. But wait! Why not get a little creative with it and create your own ceremony rituals—something that speaks to you. Even though you may not identify with a religion or spirituality, your relationship to your partner can be, and often is, very spiritual—so embrace it! Here are a few ideas we have about incorporating more of YOU into your ceremony. IMAGE CREDITS AND LINKS :: LEFT TO RIGHT/TOP TO BOTTOM handfasting; forest ceremony; smudge sticks; Nordic ceremony; forest ceremony   Smudge each other! Throughout history, the burning of natural substances has been used for cleansing, healing and spiritual purposes. Its done by burning herbs such as sage, lavender and sweetgrass to clear energies and bring about positive energies. What better way to enter into a life with each other then by clearing away past negative energies to make room for new positive ones!!   Dance. We know you have your first dance ahead of you but why not incorporate a dance with each other once the ceremony has been concluded. Or ask that everyone attending the wedding dance down the aisle to their seats. This is not only a good way to include your guests, but also a way for them to offer their blessing and start the ceremony off with a bang . After all, they aren’t just there for the party, they are also there to act as witnesses to your very sacred promise.   Have you heard of handfasting? This is an old Pagan ritual that you can incorporate into your secular or not so secular ceremony. The handfasting ritual is where the bride and groom bind their hands together with a ribbon or some sort of cloth to symbolize the unity of marriage. Maybe you have a special piece of clothing or a blanket that means something to you, perhaps from when you first met or your first date?   Write your own vows! Yes, we know this is obvious, but nothing is more meaningful than reaching deep inside and speaking words directly from your heart to the person you are choosing to spend the rest of your life with. We witnessed a wedding once where the groom admitted he had the bride’s friend write his vows for him and it was a shame. This is an opportunity to speak soul to soul with your partner about something that truly matters to you both, so take it!   Have your guests bless your rings. After all, they are the main symbol of your wedding: the circle of life and love. Ask your officiant to pass around your rings in a box so that your guests can make a blessing or prayer on them. If you aren’t comfortable with all of your guests doing this because you are having a larger wedding or know that some of your friends would be uncomfortable with this, then just ask close family and friend (front row guests).   Have a moment of meditation or prayer to connect with each other once you have made it official but before you seal it with a kiss. Take each other’s hands, close your eyes and connect—this one is as simple as it gets but it allows you both a moment to feel your first moments of unity—soak it in before the party and your guests take you away.   These are just a few ideas but the main point is—make it your own. You don’t have to be very spiritual to incorporate a bit of loving intention into your ceremony. Rituals can add that little bit of extra connection you are looking for with your partner on your big day of love. Don’t be afraid of it!

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]]> So your planning your wedding and up pops the questions of what type of ceremony you would like. Short and sweet? Religious? Unity candle? Sand or wine ceremony? Most officiates have a few examples of ceremonies they have done in the past and will tailor these ceremonies to you, you send in your info and there you go—your ceremony script is decided. But wait! Why not get a little creative with it and create your own ceremony rituals—something that speaks to you. Even though you may not identify with a religion or spirituality, your relationship to your partner can be, and often is, very spiritual—so embrace it! Here are a few ideas we have about incorporating more of YOU into your ceremony.

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IMAGE CREDITS AND LINKS :: LEFT TO RIGHT/TOP TO BOTTOM

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  1. Smudge each other! Throughout history, the burning of natural substances has been used for cleansing, healing and spiritual purposes. Its done by burning herbs such as sage, lavender and sweetgrass to clear energies and bring about positive energies. What better way to enter into a life with each other then by clearing away past negative energies to make room for new positive ones!!

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  2. Dance. We know you have your first dance ahead of you but why not incorporate a dance with each other once the ceremony has been concluded. Or ask that everyone attending the wedding dance down the aisle to their seats. This is not only a good way to include your guests, but also a way for them to offer their blessing and start the ceremony off with a bang . After all, they aren’t just there for the party, they are also there to act as witnesses to your very sacred promise.

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  3. Have you heard of handfasting? This is an old Pagan ritual that you can incorporate into your secular or not so secular ceremony. The handfasting ritual is where the bride and groom bind their hands together with a ribbon or some sort of cloth to symbolize the unity of marriage. Maybe you have a special piece of clothing or a blanket that means something to you, perhaps from when you first met or your first date?

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  4. Write your own vows! Yes, we know this is obvious, but nothing is more meaningful than reaching deep inside and speaking words directly from your heart to the person you are choosing to spend the rest of your life with. We witnessed a wedding once where the groom admitted he had the bride’s friend write his vows for him and it was a shame. This is an opportunity to speak soul to soul with your partner about something that truly matters to you both, so take it!

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  5. Have your guests bless your rings. After all, they are the main symbol of your wedding: the circle of life and love. Ask your officiant to pass around your rings in a box so that your guests can make a blessing or prayer on them. If you aren’t comfortable with all of your guests doing this because you are having a larger wedding or know that some of your friends would be uncomfortable with this, then just ask close family and friend (front row guests).

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  6. Have a moment of meditation or prayer to connect with each other once you have made it official but before you seal it with a kiss. Take each other’s hands, close your eyes and connect—this one is as simple as it gets but it allows you both a moment to feel your first moments of unity—soak it in before the party and your guests take you away.

 

These are just a few ideas but the main point is—make it your own. You don’t have to be very spiritual to incorporate a bit of loving intention into your ceremony. Rituals can add that little bit of extra connection you are looking for with your partner on your big day of love. Don’t be afraid of it!

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