Dear Julia Thank you and Francis for your care and companionship all way through this experience. I say companionship, because you truly and genuinely offered kind of attention and care that a friend does. There are so many great qualities in your support that made our day and our planning’s towards it absolutely wonderful. Attention to every small detail that mattered to us, your calmness and being organized and ahead of things with positive attitude at all time, and willing to solve all of the problems that came across were some of those qualities that we can confidently say that what a great support we had. very pleased to know you and have your help and support. warm wishes

Great flair of being organized and efficient. I would recommend it to anyone who plan to have a successful event and worry-free. Fortune events ensured me that we didn’t have to worry about anything on the day of the wedding and I knew I was in great hands when we first talk. Our day was perfect because of Fortune Events.

Our wedding planners Fortune Events were very helpful in the process of planning our wedding! The vendors they suggested did a great job, especially the florist. I didn’t even go to the flower shop myself because I was busy, and the flower turned out to be better than I had imagined! They speak both Mandarin and English, which was very helpful for a wedding mixed with Chinese and Canadian. Most importantly, Julia really understood what kind of atmosphere we wanted for the ceremony, and she showed great interpersonal skills in negotiating with our marriage commissioner who almost turned our wedding rehearsal into a big show. It was such a great help to have them plan and organize the wedding.

We were so happy with how our day turned out, and we couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you so much Julia and Francis. Our wedding was truly amazing – and you both played a huge role in making our day a success. We were so happy with how everything turned out. We literally didn’t have to worry about anything all day. Thank you so much

 
We hired Fortune Events for “day of coordination” for our wedding. I loved having a coordinator because I was able to relax 100% on day of that everything was in order. Julia and Francis did an amazing job of asking me about 113 questions (lol) to make sure they knew every single detail for the wedding day. This put me at ease more than I could express to trust that everything I had planned for the past year would flow! I was able to relax and enjoy the wedding knowing that the coordinators were capable and knowledgeable. It was the most amazing feeling in the world to trust that the day of would flow like I hoped…and it did thanks to Julia and Francis and the 113 questions they asked to get it right!

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Founded in 2011, Anna Elizabeth Cakes has quickly grown to become one of Vancouver’s top choices for wedding and celebration cakes.  Owner and pastry chef Anna Wawzonek’s keen eye for detail and unique design sense has garnered praise and features in both national and international publications.

Using only the freshest and highest quality ingredients,  Anna Elizabeth Cakes has set out to challenge any preconceived notions of bland and unappetizing wedding cakes -  your cake should taste just as good as it looks!

Anna believes in handcrafting entirely edible custom creations, incorporating unique elements such as hand painted details and life-like sugar flowers.  Influenced by classic design principles and adding an artist’s touch, a cake from Anna Elizabeth Cakes is the perfect combination of traditional elegance and modern flair.

•  Anna Wawzonek, Cake Designer and Pastry Chef
•  Phone: 778.988.4589
•  Email: info@annaelizabethcakes.com
•  Website: www.annaelizabethcakes.com
•  Facebook: www.facebook.com/annaelizabethcakes
•  Twitter: @annaecakes

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Following its debut in the Roaring ‘20s, the legendary Hotel Georgia came to be known as Vancouver’s most historic and elegant retreat. When it first welcomed guests in 1927, the hotel brought unheard of luxuries to the young city of Vancouver and Canada’s West Coast. And it wasn’t just the local social set that made the hotel the heart of Vancouver; Louis Armstrong, Ginger Rogers, Frank Sinatra, Laurence Olivier, the Rolling Stones and the Prince of Wales all added to the mystique of this irreplaceable piece of history.

When it was unveiled in as Rosewood Hotel Georgia, the fully restored Georgian Revival property was returned to its former grandeur with additional elegance afforded by extensive amenities and the impeccable service of Rosewood Hotels & Resorts. From the painstaking restoration of Old World craftsmanship to the addition of the most luxurious furnishings and latest technology, Rosewood Hotel Georgia offers an unmatched combination of legacy and luxury – a return to the golden age of hotel travel.

The hotel provides a level of stylish elegance equal to its landmark location. Designed with a residential atmosphere, the 156 rooms and suites layer modern sophistication against the historic backdrop of the restored hotel. The eminently comfortable accommodations are softly enrobed in a palette of light blue, ivory and chocolate and outfitted with sleek furnishings and spa-inspired bathrooms.

Ideally located in the heart of downtown, Rosewood Hotel Georgia is the ideal setting for weddings from 15 to 200 guests. From the hotel’s historic lobby, the meticulously restored grand staircase leads to unrivaled event space on the second floor. The hotel hosts celebrations from intimate rehearsal dinners to spectacular ceremonies. Luxury and Old World charm come together with culinary excellence and unparalleled service to create an occasion to remember. The hotel’s head chef will take personal pride in helping you realize your vision, customizing a menu for your special day and providing exquisite presentations for you to enjoy.

Key Contacts for weddings: Nicole Folino & David Bachtel
•  Catering department – 604.673.7020
•  hotelgeorgia@rosewoodhotels.com
•  Rosewood Hotel Georgia Website
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Chris Hedlund, Owner and Principal Pastry Chef

•  604.765.2924
•  cake@berliosca.com
•  Berliosca’s Website
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•  Twitter
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•  Flickr

Chris Hedlund is a Brazilian-born Canadian, owner and the artist behind Berliosca Cake Boutique in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Chris started baking for family and friends when she was nine years old, inspired by Madame Berliosca, but not until late 2006 she realized that in order to become a cake lady she didn’t have wait until retirement of the business world. So after moving to Vancouver, building on her childhood hobby of cake-crafting, Chris started sculpting creative cakes and has been honing her skills ever since in her cake boutique.

Chris is a self-taught baker and that is why getting great reviews about the taste of her cakes rock her world.

She studied sugarcraft with internationally renowned cake designer Marcela Sanchez and had the privilege to be the Portuguese-English interpreter to amazing cake artists such as Mike Elder, Tony Warren, Nhora de La Pava when teaching in Brazil.

Who is Madame Berliosca?

Madame Berliosca is the vanilla-scented cake lady who inspired nine-year-old Chris to make cakes.

She is a fictional character in a children’s book called Grimble, written in 1968 by Clement Freud. Grimble was originally written in English so her actual name is Madame Beryl later translated in the Brazilian edition of the book to Madame Berliosca.

 “… he went downstairs and looked at the list of names. The last name was Madame Beryl’s cake-shop.

Madame Beryl was a friend of his mother who sometimes called and talked to her about self-raising flour and currant loaves. She was a very fat lady who smelt of vanilla essence. Grimble had once gone into the bathroom and found Madame Beryl standing on the scales and the pointer on the and the pointer on the scales pointed to Jones and Co., which is just after 16 stones, all the way round from 1 stone.”

With any special event, make sure you end on a sweet note with a great selection of Vancouver pastry chefs and wedding cake artists.

• Anna Elizabeth

• Berliosca

•  604.871.1008
•  info@flowerfactory.ca
•  http://www.flowerfactory.ca/

Reviews:

“I had my wedding this past July and my experience with Flower Factory was nothing but wonderful.  Gloria, although always busy, was a pleasure to meet with on my consultations for my floral arrangements.  She listened to my thoughts and helped me narrow down the style of flowers I was looking for.  ” – Read more on Yelp

The Flower Factory was established in November 1996 by owners Rosanne Bennett, Gloria Cheung and Parimal Rana. The store is open seven days a week, readily flexible to provide additional products or floral services.

The Flower Factory is primarily a flower store providing floral designs through the greater Vancouver region. Our contracts have included ongoing corporate work, restaurants, film, and the wedding industry.

•  604-731-4662
•  events@uwcvancouver.ca
•  http://www.uwcvancouver.ca/
•  Hycroft on Facebook
•  @HycroftUWCV

In 1962, UWCV purchased part of the estate to including the 30-room house, coach house, mews cottage and surrounding grounds. Located at 1489 McRae Avenue in Vancouver BC. Today, the Club members are the stewards of Hycroft and the surrounding property. A House Committee oversees the maintenance of the house and the gardens. The gardens that exist today at Hycroft reflect the work of Club members since 1963. Restoring and maintaining Hycroft has become a great source of pride for the UWCV. Club members have turned a once crumbling building into a warm and welcoming place for members and their guests.

A wedding is the celebration of a lifetime and we want yours to be like no other! The Sutton Place Hotel’s attentive service, expert support and memorable cuisine will make every sparkling moment even brighter! Beginning with your rehearsal dinner, showcasing your wedding day and wrapping it all up with the gift opening. You can be sure the personal touches we provide make your affair luxurious, unique and intimate – whether it’s for 20 or 400 people.

•  604-682-5511
•  info_vancouver@suttonplace.com
•  Sutton Place on Twitter
•  www.suttonplace.com

Faith & Desire have performed for companies and events such as; Year Ends celebrations, Christmas and holiday gatherings, summer bbq’s and location openings. This experience translates to a memorable functions and successful events. Some recent clients include: Cantrav, Intrawest, The PNE, Molson Indy, Disney, Van City, Whistler Blackcomb, The Vancouver Club, The Royal Vancouver Yacht Club and the list goes on.

Comprised of members from some of Canada’s top contemporary music groups; Trooper, Strange Advance, The Northern Pikes and Rymes With Orange, Faith & Desire is a talented and professional group of musicians.

To learn more about the group, visit their website at: www.faithanddesire.com. You can listen to audio recordings of the band, watch live-recorded video, peruse their vast repertoire, read what past clients have to say and learn much more!

•  604.782.9201
•  info@faithanddesire.com
•  http://www.faithanddesire.com