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fashion

notes

Christene wore a blush gown, called “Juliet” by Vera Wang. Extra
fabric (blush organza and tulle) was ordered to incorporate into
other wedding day details including Philip’s bow-tie and boutonnière.
Christene was adorned with custom jewellery created by Elsa Corsi
from JEWELIETTE JEWELLERY. Elsa also created a custom bracelet,
earrings and a hairpiece with coloured Swarovski crystals.
Christene’s sister served as her “best woman.” She wore a dress by
Watters from FROCKS MODERN BRIDESMAIDS with jewellery by Elsa
Corsi. Christene’s niece (and flower girl) wore a black tulle, balletstyle dress. The dress was accessorized with a thick sash made by
Manuel Mendoza using tulle from VERA WANG.
Philip wore a custom J.P. Tilford by Samuelsohn tuxedo from HARRY
ROSEN. He also wore a custom bow-tie created by Manuel Mendoza
that was constructed from black satin and the Vera Wang tulle that
matched Christene’s dress.
glorious

lion

The couple worked closely with Colleen Winton of FLOURISH to
create their wedding invitations and stationery. The key graphic
element was a lion—a design homage to Vancouver. “Philip lived in
North Vancouver when we met, just a few blocks from where I was
born in Lions Gate Hospital, so we spent a lot of time crossing my
favourite bridge, the Lions Gate Bridge. Born here, the mountains
known as ‘The Lions’ have always been magical to me, and we were
getting married at the VANCOUVER ART GALLERY, the entrance
of which is prominently bookended by two glorious lions. So, the
lion became the symbol and key design element for our wedding,”
explains Christene.
“The lion that we came up with in our first meeting [with Colleen]
was so pivotal to our wedding day that we are still incorporating him
in our lives today!”

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flowers

Erin Bishop worked with Evan
Orion of FLOWERZ to design
the floral and decor for the day.
“Evan was amazing, period, ”
notes Christene. Her bouquet
was a large, round bouquet of
bordeaux peonies and roses,
loosely wrapped with a cloud
of Vera Wang blush tulle.

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