Victoria Women of Weddings Event at the Parkside Hotel | Victoria BC Wedding Photographer

I had the pleasure of photographing a Victoria Women of Weddings event at the gorgeous Parkside Hotel in April.  The decor and presentation by Party Mood beautifully showcased the top wedding industry trends of 2015.  The food by Truffles Catering was sooooo delicious.  The presentation, by Dawn McCooey of the Women's Enterprise Centre BC, was fun and informative.  

As always, it was wonderful to chat with new and old friends in the Victoria Wedding Industry.  Women of Weddings is a great networking group in the Victoria area for wedding professionals, and I've truly enjoyed all the connections I've made through the group, the people I've met, the events I've had the opportunity to attend, and the valuable information I've learned from the presentations.  

If you're planning a wedding or event, I highly recommend all the vendors showcased in this post!  If your looking for a wedding photographer, I still have a few wedding dates available for 2015, and I'm booking into 2016.  Call, text or email if you want to chat about your wedding plans!  778-677-2789.  sparkandwhimsy@gmail.com.  

Thanks for dropping by!  Have a glorious day!

Butchart Gardens' "Spring Prelude Garden" redefines the Winter Wedding

What would you say if I told you you could not only visit and enjoy a lush, colourful Canadian garden between the months of January and March, but that you could actually get married there too? 

If it sounds too good to be true, don't worry, it isn't!  

The Butchart Gardens' artfully designed and meticulously cared for (did I already mention lush?) indoor "Spring Prelude Garden" totally redefined my idea of what a winter wedding looks like.  

I recently visited the Butchart Gardens for a Victoria Women of Weddings event, and was instantly captivated by the Spring Prelude Garden.  This bright and breathtakingly beautiful garden, which features a plethora of plants including flowering cherry trees, evergreen magnolias, daffodils, tulips, and wisteria, provides the perfect backdrop for an intimate wedding.  

With options for an hors d'oeuvres reception or an exclusive dinner in the award-winning Dining Room Restaurant, the staff at the Butchart Gardens are ready to wow you with their impeccable service.      

Whether you're a Vancouver Island resident looking for a beautiful and unique local venue, or an out-of-towner searching for the perfect destination wedding spot, the Butchart Gardens is definitely worth considering.  To find out more, visit their website, or contact the lovely Alison Froom, Events Coordinator at the Butchart Gardens, by phone at 250-544-4478 or by email at weddings@butchartgardens.com.   

Butchart Gardens in March