2018 Bridal Season

Thats a wrap

Last weekend we completed out last wedding for the 2018 season. Its hard to believe this was my ninth wedding season. Next year we plan to tackle with more weddings as we have two mobile traveling teams. We are fortunate to go to many unique venues around the island and work with talented creatives from Vancouver Island and beyond.

First up, an image from the ever so talented @myrtleandmossphotography taken at the Maple Bay Manor.

Every year we meet new vendors and new talented people enter the wedding industry. Its an evolving market that I am happy to be apart of.

One photographer that I met this year that isn't new to the industry but his energy was just SO good. His name is Shane and he is the man behind the lense of @deringerphotography

My one piece of advice when your picking a photographer is to meet them in person and get a sense for the vibe and energy. Its one thing to be a great photographer but a whole other thing to give off a fun and loving vibe on one of the most important days of your life.

Birdseye Cove

Birds Eye Cove Photographer: KPH Photography

Birds Eye Cove Photography: KPH Photography

Photographer: Island Moments Photography

Photography: Island Moments Photography Makeup: Artistry by Alexa

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Photography: @myrtleandmossphotography

Behind the Scene shot of the finishing touches on this GORGEOUS bride. Her wedding was a magazine wedding I swear. It was planned meticulously by Lavish Engagements.

Photography: Chelsea Dawn www.chelseadawn.ca

Photography: Julien Photography Makeup: Candace Brie

Every once in a while when we find time in our crazy schedule we come up with a styled shoot. This one was all about the brides. Salon Muse Bridal Babes Volume 1.

Planning: Borrowed and Blue Events

Gowns: White Bridal Boutique

Floral: Fleur de lii

Photography: Island Moments Photography

Bridal Babes Photography: Island Moments Photography Planning: Borrowed and Blue Events Gowns: White Bridal Boutique

one of twenty eighteens favs

Our brides always ask us for our preferred vendors. While there are so many talented people on the island here is a few person favs that come to mind.

Makeup: Erica Harris, Jessica Churcher and Chelsea Dawn, Artistry by Alexa, Makeup by Ali and Rachel Bethell.

Planning: Kimberly Solecki www.borrowedandblueevents.ca

She is amazing in every way and you won't regret hiring her. I promise

Florals: Ingrid Rose Floral Artistry, Bespoke Blossoms and Night Song Farm

Venues: Birds Eye Cove has been my favourite this year

Dessert: Coastal Cake Company

Transportation: Coastal Limo and Tour Co. www.coastallimo.ca

Alterations: Material Things

Decor: Jen: Darling Vintage or Party Mood

Stationary: Tickle Tree Stationary

Photographers: OH MAN I HAVE ALOT OF FAVS

Obvs Island Moments Photography www.islandmomentsphotography.com

Ang from Myrtle and Moss Photography

Megan Edelman Photography

KPH Photography (new fav)

Dayna Meredith Photography

Sanctuary of Light

Luke Liable Photography

Okay I could go on but you get the point

Dayna Meredith Photography

Craig Letourneau Photography

Shantina Rae Photography Florals: Stemistry Floral Design Co

Craig Letourneau Photography

Craig Letourneau Photography

Sanctuary of Light

If your looking for a photographer whose style is light and airy that portrays the natural beauty I would highly recommend Hayley from Sanctuary of Light.

Myrtle and Moss Photography and Bespoke Blossoms

Venue: Birds Eye Cove

Megan Edelman Photography Venue: Tigh-Na-Mara

Bubbly and Besties Photographer: Chelsea Dawn

every bride needs a bridesman

Photographer: Taya Photography

Photographer: Taya Photography Venue: Birds Eye Cove

Photographer: Tara Glenn Photography

Photography: Chelsea Dawn Photography

Photographer: Chelsea Dawn Photography

This was one of my favourite moments from 2018 hands down.

Deringer Photography

Photographer: Chelsea Dawn Photography

Product must haves for your big day: Unite Texturiza, Unite Expanda, Unite GO360, Unite Glossing Spray and Unite Liquid Volume

Prep for your day:

Did you know we aren't just a hair salon offering bridal services ? Salon Muse 2.0 offers Nails, Pedicures, Lash Extensions, Spray Tans, Lash Lifts, Waxing and Microblading to prep you for your big day.

I am blessed to have the most amazing job and outside of running Salon Muse and Salon Muse 2.0 I get to travel the beautiful island and be a small part in someones big day. THANKYOU to all of my 2018 brides. 2019 brides I look forward to your big day and future brides we are booking up quick!

www.salonmusenanaimo.com/bridal to reserve your day

Thanks for reading!

-Kelsey