WedLuxe Magazine Winter/Spring 2014 Vancouver & Western Canada | Page 57

escort cake table The escort card table was draped in cream silk linen with pink ‘petal’ drapes pulled back on either side. The cards were set on a large gold, framed mirror. Once the doors to the ‘other’ side of the ballroom were opened, the lunch reception got underway. A large, oval head table was the focal point of the room. Tables were decorated with beautiful custom linen and abundant flower arrangements in shades of cream and soft pinks. Hanging crystals added glamour and sparkle to centrepieces and matched the ceiling of the Crystal Ballroom, while candles added a glimmer to the tables. Over a fourcourse lunch catered by the PAN PACIFIC VANCOUVER, guests also enjoyed the musical entertainment of the YALETOWN STRING QUARTET. A Chinese Tea Ceremony took place on a white gloss riser so the guests could witness this special Chinese custom. At lunch, junior guests (and their parents) were given a special invitation to a “just for kid’s” evening performance that would take place at the next venue, complete with a special day care set up. and sweet table created a seven-tiered cake in shades of cream, champagne and pale pink. The cake was created to incorporate mini cakes which guests could help themselves to for dessert after lunch. Three different flavours—chocolate-dipped strawberry, lemon mousse cake, and strawberry cheesecake—were decorated with a Chinese “love” character. CAKES BY MEG WWW.W E D LUX E .CO M 57