Gloria & Enzo <<Crystal Palace >> Wedding Day

The wedding of Gloria and Enzo is in one word "Stunning".  Simple in concept but complex in execution.  Like many brides, Gloria wanted to have her own story book wedding with the emphasis on her "own".  There are of course similarities or inspiration in which would set the theme for this wedding but with the help of Kitty at WeDo Weddings, she was able to create her "Crystal Palace" themed wedding that shimmered and shined from every angle.  Both Gloria and Enzo met as students in Interior Design and their studies no doubt helped in putting together such an amazing wedding.  

This was their big day and a very special day, and they wanted everyone attending to remember this celebration.  Choosing Parq Vancouver was a great starting point but to really make the space their own, the moment you approach the reception area and entrance to the wedding, guests would be greeted with a rose gold arch which flowed into the crystal theme with a draped white tunnel leading to their custom designed wedding monogram.  From that point every step of the way to the ballroom would be an experience for each and every guest coming through.  

The centerpeice of the wedding was of course the combining of the ceremony and reception together in the ballroom.  The grand ballroom was completely transformed to create the setting for a "crystal palace on a starry night".  A fittingly romantic and elegant setting to share their personal vows and to enjoy the evening with their most treasured family and friends.  

Everything from the decor to lighting was set perfectly and when the ceremony began, the sensation was like watching a theatre production.  

We were all surprised and also Gloria, during the vows exchange where Enzo had written his own personal vows for Gloria.  In her words "Enzo expressed his feelings to me in a way I never expected and it brought both of us to tears".  We'd grown to know them quite well as leading up to the wedding we had done a Pre-wedding session and created a Love story video to be played in addition to their Same Day Edit video.  The normally easy going, light hearted, fun loving Enzo, silenced the whole room as everyone listened to his solemn vows to his very soon to be wife Gloria.  

After a brief intermission the show built up again with the new Mr. and Mrs. made their grand entrance guided by ballerinas and ballet performance.  Every one of our senses were treated to a majestic journey from lights and sounds, to decadent treats, and mouthwatering catering provided by JW Marriott Parq Vancouver.

Drawing a close to the evenings events, we treated the wedding to our Same Day Edit video production which gave an intimate look into the earlier events of the day leading up to the ceremony.  A fitting way to end the evening by highlighting the once in a lifetime day for a truly one of a kind wedding for a one of a kind couple.  We are more than thankful they chose to trust their wedding day with us and we were even more thankful for creating a close relationship with them as well.

Featured in the Summer/Fall 2019 Issue of Wedluxe Magazine.

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Lex & Josh Valentines Day 2019

Every year on February the 14th school kids exchange friendly valentines cards, teenagers blush when confessing to their love interest and adults go nuts trying to find a table for two.

We came up with a style shoot theme for Valentines with a good friend and talented Make-up Artist, Jeis Coco.  This year we wanted to try something a little different and meaningful rather than just a couples shoot.  We wanted the images to really mean something to someone.

Leading up to this style shoot we were looking for models to work with for the shoot and we ended up thinking of Alexa and Josh.  They haven’t yet had a couples shoot so we thought this would be the perfect opportunity!

Alexa (Lex) and Josh also good friends of ours.  We’ve known Josh for several years now from when he first entered into the wedding industry to becoming a father and now together with Lex, have started their own wedding company as well as a rising You Tube channel that documents their adventure as a young family of three.  They have the cutest, darling little girl.   

We decided on this beautiful venue the Loft Garden Oasis in Vancouver.  We loved the loft style and the amazing decor that the venue offered.  It fit our lifestyle theme perfectly.

Although we know them well, we’ve never had the opportunity to really do a proper photo session with either of them so we weren’t entirely sure what to expect, but as you can see from the photos they really got into the mood and played so well for our cameras.  We loved their chemistry and how they were so completely comfortable with each other even in front of the camera.  They are such a sweet and charming couple.  When we directed some more intimate shots we couldn’t help but notice how Lex would gaze into Josh’s eyes.  Is this the “look of love” Diana Krall sings of?  

It was a truly enjoyable shoot for us pretty much from the start once we’d all warmed up.  It was nice to do the shoot in a home like setting and really had everyone feeling very relaxed.  The day went by so quickly, like they say “time flies”.  We had so many great shots we happily settled down and just spent the remainder of the session relaxing while reviewing photos.

Valentines day is always a great time for couples to be a little nicer, walk a little closer and just enjoy and celebrate the qualities we hold so dear in each other.  Yes, businesses love valentines day and it’s become so commercial, but we think it’s a great thing and adds a little spice to our daily lives.  How are you spending your Valentines day?  

Valentines day comes and goes every year.  But love is forever! 

Wishing everyone a lovely Valentines day!  XOXO from Team Palette Creative.

Special thanks to:

Make-up & Hair: Jeis Coco (https://www.jeiscoco.com/)

Lex&Josh: www.lexandjoshphotography.com , 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTPTkelY6U4IceHIksY378g

Venue: Glyn Lewis host of Loft Garden Oasis (@loft_garden_oasis)

Athena & Adam Wedding day

Our journey with Ying and Adam has been a long one starting from an engagement shoot which we developed a short video to describe how they met in University.  We’d spent many hours and countless texts to plan everything out even before the wedding day.  

Soon enough their wedding day arrived and it would be a truly special autumn day in October.  As usual Vancouver weather is hard to gauge especially in the fall, but our prayers were answered with a gorgeous sunny day.  

In a “secret location” lovingly called by the planning team.  A beautiful autumn themed wedding ceremony was set up in an open area surrounded by trees and lake just behind. 

The ceremony was like from a fairy tale.  Being surrounded by trees, the sun had just peeked out and was shining on just the ceremony area.  Like a natural spot light, Adam stood waiting and as Ying made her way down the path.  Her entrance was beautiful as she slowly walked into the sunlight with her father by her side.  Once Adam had taken her hand at the alter they both stood facing each other glowing in the sunlight.  Truly a sight to behold!

Full wedding day slideshow

Maria & Aaron Engagement

Engagement photo sessions are always great fun as typically it carries a more casual and relaxed vibe.  This was perfect for Maria and Aaron as they were a lot of fun to work with. 

We’d planned for a few outfits to get a few different looks like an Urban coffee shop setting to strolling around downtown, a forest, and also a beach.  Right from the beginning of the session they were ready to go and really got into the session and thoroughly enjoyed the photoshoot. 

We loved how they enjoyed getting into character and were able to create different moods so effortlessly.  

Lily & Barry Prewedding

Something you will hear recurring in our blog is how much we love Vancouver and the gorgeous scenery we have.  Lily and Barry wanted to achieve an elegant and simple look for their pre-wedding photos that also show off the beauty of nature we have access to in Vancouver. 

Since meeting them we got to have a good sense of how they interact as a couple and directed our photo shoot session to match their personality and tastes. 

They have a young energy to them and a sweet playful side which we wanted to be felt in the photos yet still maintain the simple aesthetic they were looking for.  We love how the photos turned out and they were more than pleased when they received the photos from us.  

I'm much more me when I'm with you

We met Yelim and Sorin at the very beginning of the new year.  They were a young charming couple, polite, soft spoken, yet cheerful and delightfully personable.  We were charmed by them immediately.  

The wedding day.  It was a cozy wedding, just family, relatives and close friends.    There were guests from all over to celebrate with them.  Like any other there is the morning getting ready, lots of excitement and bustle.  There would be a first look upon arriving at Cleveland Dam followed by a brief photo shoot.  The first look was simple and sweet.  

The ceremony was something different.  Once the ceremony was underway we witnessed their more private and emotional side.  We saw the shared glances.  The subtle tightening of held hands.  We saw the nods of agreement during the officiants reading of scripture.  The sincerity of their eyes when they spoke their vows.  We saw that they were fully open and accepting of their new journey together.  We saw how there was a perfect synergy between them, and there is a certain dynamic in their relationship of honesty and devotion to each other that the pieces simply fall into place effortlessly.  

Love is beautiful.

Jennifer & Vincent Wedding day

Jennifer & Vincent wedding day quite close to summer was pleasantly warm and bright with sunshine.  A classic beautiful Vancouver day.  

Throughout the day leading to the wedding ceremony we enjoyed ourselves with them and their wedding party.  A light hearted day just like hanging out with friends.

Jenifer had found her knight in shining armour.  And he had found the one.  The one that he would build his future and family with.

Spring Time in Vancouver - Eilleen & William Engagement

If we had to use one word to describe this couple it would be: Surprise!  Let us explain.  When we first met them they gave us the impression of your average young couple ready to make the journey into a new life together.  Simple soft spoken and unassuming maybe.  We’d been emailing back and forth as we’d had challenges with weather and work schedules as Eilleen was hoping to catch the ever popular Cherry Blossoms in Vancouver.  By the time we finally had a date for their shoot we were a week too late but we were right into the full swing of a beautiful spring in Vancouver.  

It had been some time since our first meeting and when we greeted them at our first location, the charming Arbutus Coffee, we were, pleasantly surprised!  They looked just like a couple from a magazine shoot.  We got right to shooting and they warmed up in no time and their “couples personality” came through in full colour.  The quiet and unassuming couple became a stylish, sweet, affectionate couple who joked with us and laughed all the way until sundown.  

It goes without saying that we are looking forward to being part of their wedding day.