WedLuxe Magazine Winter/Spring 2016 Vancouver & Western Canada | Page 57

The Tenors sang “Hallelujah” during the ceremony. COUNTDOWN TO A FAIRYTALE The couple were married in Vancouver on August 29, 2015. Soha Lavin of countdown events planning & design provided event design and full-service planning. Rachel and Clifton worked closely with Soha to create a fairytale atmosphere from which dreams are made. “We wanted our guests to walk away with a deeper sense of love and connection in their own relationships,” explains Clifton. “Soha Lavin is a true artist when it comes to creating magical moments. She is passionate about what she does and made our dream wedding a reality.” CATHOLIC CEREMONY Rachel and Clifton’s Catholic wedding ceremony took place at Vancouver’s holy rosary cathedral. Music was unsurprisingly a major component of the ceremony, which included a number of performances by The Tenors. The group sang “Hallelujah” during the Gospel Acclamation and members gave solo performances throughout. “The music truly gave wings to the hearts of everyone in attendance,” says Rachel. 57