In honour of our winning jockey Mario Gutierrez, from Hastings Racecourse in Vancouver. His amazing win at the beginning of the month at the Kentucky Derby was a huge victory for the city.
It the spirit of the win, I couldn’t pass up the idea of having a derby theme inspiration board! If this is your style don’t forget to include all the vintage touches and lots of fabulous hats.
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I normally interview the bride and groom or just the bride for my blog posts but for this post I had the pleasure of interviewing the sweetest husband.
Monika and Ronnie met at a social event and instantly hit it off. They dated for about a year and a half before Ronnie started planning his elaborate proposal to Monika. Every year Monika’s workplace holds a potluck with raffle draws for over 200 people. This is where Ronnie decided to propose to his lovely bride. Ronnie spoke with the master of ceremonies and rigged a fake holiday grand prize. Upon winning the fake grand prize Monika and Ronnie stepped on stage and started reading a speech that was prepared by Ronnie. Monika was a little perplexed over how romantic the speech was written but she was shocked when Ronnie popped the question.
When looking for a Vancouver wedding venue The Chapel at Queen Elizabeth Park was their dream location. The open space of the Celebration Pavilion and the natural light created a beautiful setting for their wedding vows.
Allan, their officiant, was a huge help guiding the couple through their family differences. He took the time to develop a ceremony with all the details that defined Monika and Ronnie as a couple.
Monika and Ronnie’s wedding day was full of charming details such as Monika’s dad designing and creating their wedding rings and their photography locations. For lunch the couple had their first meal as husband and wife at Wendy’s with the photography crew and bridal party, it was an amazing opportunity for a fun photo session. They then made their way to Granville Island and Steveston, two spots the couple frequented while dating.
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Marie Antoinette and the French knew their pastries and cakes and so does one of our master pastry chefs, Mark.
Mark has been creating in the kitchen since the age of 4. Mark is a Vancouverite that has pastry skills, cake decorating, sculpting, recipe development and a teaching background. You may recognize Mark from his showcase at Cake Love 2012, his appearance on the Food Network’s Recipe to Riches reality show or Cartems, Vancouver’s hit gourmet donuterie, which he developed original donut recipes.
I had a chance to interview Mark and look into the world of wedding cakes
Where do you get you design inspiration come from?
For me it comes from every day life. I always have my eyes open to things I see that I can apply to cake decorating. From seeing patterns/designs in clothing to walking through the art supply stores and seeing different sculpting/painting tools, I’m thinking of different designs and techniques to adapt and employ.
How long have you been a professional baker?
Since I was a child I’ve been making edible creations at home. Throughout my years working at the bank, I was the go-to guy for getting desserts for office events. It wasn’t until 2009 that I began apprenticing with a professional wedding cake decorator that I was fully immersed in the art.
What are the biggest trends in wedding cakes this year?
I’ve noticed more and more people leaning towards the “non-traditional” cakes. Cupcakes, cake pops and more recently, donut wedding cakes have become an item being asked for.
What is your favourite wedding cake? Why?
My favorite wedding cake I’ve done so far was a “fast food” inspired cake consisting of a large hamburger, with a hot dogs and monogramed box of french fries on top. I definitely enjoy a challenge in my work and making this cake employed various decorating techniques to achieve the look. By far, this was the cake that stopped people in their tracks as I put on the finishing touches at the venue.
How far in advance do I need to order my wedding cake?
To make sure that couples receive the wedding cake that they’ve dreamed of, it would be best to book as early as possible. Depending on availability, an absolute minimum of 2 weeks is necessary.
If I didn’t want a traditional wedding cake what would you suggest?
Think of what you love in a cake/dessert or any other sweets. I’ve seen wedding cakes made of rice crispy squares, pies/tarts and cookies which have all been decorated so elegantly that it just fits the occasion. I am open to any sort of requests and am open to anything.
If you are interested in a tasting with Mark please give The Chapel Group a call and we will set up an appointment! 604.688.0770
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Grey adds sophistication to any wedding color combination. If you are looking for a complimentary color to offset a bright color like pink or yellow, grey is the perfect option as an undertone.
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Nana and Kevin met in high school and knew each other through mutual friends but the romance wasn’t sparked until they found themselves vacationing together with friends in university. Under the bright lights of the Vegas strip, Nana and Kevin became an item.
After two and a half years the couple made the leap to tie the knot. The Chapel at Queen Elizabeth Park was the only location of choice. Over looking the picturesque landscape of Vancouver the couple had shared their first kiss at Queen Elizabeth Park. They decided it was the only wedding venue that would be suitable to seal their marriage as husband and wife.
The Chapel Group had Wanda officiate the nuptials; she was able to meet with the couple before hand and began the ceremony with a brief story of how the lovely couple had met. She then proceeded to give the guests a little insight on the love shared between the bride and groom.
A special moment for Nana and Kevin was when Wanda described the symbolism of love and caring behind the wedding rings as they placed them on each other’s finger.
This wedding was romantic in every way. From the brides’ elegant cinderella wedding gown to the bracelet that Kevin’s parents gave to Nana. Kevin’s grandmother originally purchased this bracelet before she passed away to give to her grandson’s future wife.
The couple’s friends also created lasting memories by singing songs for the couple and coordinating evening programs and interactive games throughout the reception for an wedding full of fun!
Photography by Red Flash Photography.
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