Spotlight On Groomsmen’s Gift Ideas

Wedding season is pretty much upon us, and after a small hiatus, we are back with some groomsmen’s gift ideas that will help busy brides and grooms put smile on the faces of their main men…

For the fashionable & timelessly put together guys:
LGFG wallets: http://www.lgfg.ca/product.html

For the trendy but practical dudes, how about these cool N-product time pieces? We were so very excited to find these unique wrist pieces, which hail from our home base of Ottawa, right here in Vancouver at Walrus! These i-pod nano holders are a fashionable way to keep your i-pod on your wrist and to have it double as a watch: http://n-product.com/collections/deckster.
You can order these babies online or check out their website for stockists in Canada or the US.

For the sporty bunch, how about a personalized sterling silver golf ball marker? These beauties by E. Ria Designs are timeless and classy: http://ca.etsy.com/listing/93135317/personalized-golf-ball-marker-pocket?ref=shop_home_active&ga_search_query=Golf+ball+marker

Happy shopping!

Bloomin Vendors: Vancouver’s Hidden Flower JackPot…Queensberry Flower Company

 

We absolutely had to share with you the gem that is Queensberry Flower Company: the little vendor that could, hidden deep beneath the streets of downtown Vancouver in the underground corridors of the Granville SkyTrain station.

Their beautifully arranged pint sized bouquets, perfect for bridesmaids, immediately caught the corner my eye during a recent treck home. What jumped out even more was how reasonably priced these beautiful arrangments were: $10 for a beautiful bouquet!  At that price, even a DIY bride has to ask herself if it’s worth grabbing a dozen more to add some floral to her table arrangements!

Spotlight on Photographers: Spreading the Love for a Good Cause with Juna Photography

A couple of weeks ago we spread the word about 100 Moments of the Love, the wonderful event being put together in support of Vancouver charity Take a Hike,  by the very talented Vancouver based photographer Justin Morrison of Juna Photography.

Today, we are extremely happy to give you a sneak peak of Justin’s endeavours which have benefited this very worthy cause: http://www.junaphotography.com/blog/. To see more of Justin’s work go to www.junaphotography.com.

Write to us at admin@wildflowerweddingsblog.com to tell us about your charity event!

Spotlight on Gift Ideas: Eco-friendly, Up-Cycled Bridal Party Gifts

We’re quite excited to share with you yet another wonderful weekend wander find….this time, we are bringing you inspiration for cool gifts that are sure to get a nod of approval from your groom’s best dudes.  Billy Would Designs is a Vancouver based company which crafts unique handmade accessories, for men & women, using recycled and reclaimed hardwood.  Check out these awesome cufflinks made out of recycled skateboard decks.

For more unique gift ideas for your bridal party, or to find out where to buy Billy Would, check out the Billy Would Designs website at www.billywould.com.

I am the Walrus!

When planning a DIY wedding and trying to check off the many items on your to-do list, there is no better way to kick off a weekend than randomly setting your sights on the perfect find while browsing your neighbourhood shops!  That’s exactly what happened to us when we stumbled into Walrus on a recent Saturday morning expedition, exploring our new Vancouver neighboorhood!

We were smitten as soon as we laid eyes on Shelley Hilliard’s the poetic neckalces, bracelets and rings.  This Heart Necklace is a beautiful gift idea, perfect for showing  your bridesmaids how much you appreciate all their hard work, kindness and generosity.

For grooms-to-be on a budget looking for the perfect wedding day present for their blushing bride, this necklace by Hilliard is sure to leave a lasting impression. If you are looking to splurge a bit more, the Evelyn Cuff is another unique and breathtaking piece by Hilliard that will serve as a fashionable reminder of your lasting commitment for years to come.

Spreading the Love in 100 Moments – Juna Photography

At WFW, we are simply head over heels for all the amazing photographers out there who can capture the beauty of love in a timeless and authentic photograph. And we are even more crazy about photographers who are willing to put their talents to use in supporting a worthy cause!

On this note, we are extremely excited to tell u about 100 Moments of Love, an amazing event being organized by Vancouver based photographer Justin Morrison, of Juna Photography, in support of local charity Take a Hike.  Justin’s goal will be to capture 100 real connections between people in love in one single day.

The event will be taking place on September 9th at Stanley Park’s Third Beach in Vancouver. Click here to join us for this event, and be one of Justin’s featured couples. We would LOVE for you to join us in spreading the love for Take a Hike!           

Our Favourite Bridal Party Gifts

Here at Wildflower Weddings, we lovebirds have a soft spot for many of the unique and creative finds on Etsy.  Here are some of our favourite gift ideas for your bridal party:

FOR THE GALS:

Offer these SQUARE KNOT BRACELETS by DobleEle, to your bridesmaids as a fun momento of the day you tied the knot.

Another favourite of ours, these initial pendant necklaces by StellaSalvador, which come in gold or silver. Add an extra pendant with your wedding date for that extra special touch.

FOR THE GUYS:

We are completelly in love with the idea of custom map cufflinks for your groomsmen.  You can tailor each set to each groomsmen by having one cufflink display the location where he and your groom first connected, and the other cufflink display the location of your wedding as a wedding day keepsake.  For an extra special touch, choose a cufflink with a metal setting and engrave the back of each cufflink with the groomsmen’s initials.

Custom Map Cufflinks by TheBluePrint

Nostalgic Links, out of Vancouver, also offers tons of other fun vintage & handcrated cufflink options for the boys in the wedding party!

Decadent dessert & favour ideas

This past weekend, I stumbled across the gather pop-up shop in Vancouver’s historical Gastown, and discovered Bouchee Cheescakes. Their product, beautiful mini cheesecakes, are absolute mouthfuls of Heaven which can double as perfect additions to any wedding dessert bar or heavenly wedding favours!

Speaking of Heaven, check out this beautiful wedding cake by Morsel based out of Ottawa, Ontario… simply divine and perfect for any retro style wedding (or even a wedding theme inspired by one of our all time favourite romantic movies…remember a Walk in the Clouds ?).