A Tuscany-Inspired Wedding in Vancouver Complete With Fine Art Details

Kiki and Michael's Tuscany-inspired wedding is a beautiful and romantic celebration of love and union. The organic greenery, with different shades of flowers in white, cream, beige, champagne, and mauve, creates a soft and effortless ambiance that captures the essence of a Tuscan summer. The couple also decided to incorporate paintings from the bride's father, who is a renowned painter in Asia, throughout the venue to reflect their Chinese roots. The ceremony takes place in the lush rose garden surrounded by cypress trees, with a whimsical organic arch of greenery and soft blooms serving as the backdrop for the bride and groom. Guests are surrounded with greenery, wildflowers and herbs, adding to the organic and natural feel of the event. The reception is held on the charming terrace overlooking the mountains in the distance, with hanging chandeliers, romantic draping, and more organic florals to add to the understated yet romantic ambiance. The tables are decorated with timeless and elegant centerpieces made up of vases filled with the same soft blooms and greenery used in the ceremony. The dinner is a leisurely and relaxed affair, with guests feasting on delicious Tuscan cuisine and toasting the happy couple with glasses of crisp, local wine. Kiki and Michael even customized the wine labels with their engagement photos to add another extra touch to the evening. As the night draws to a close, guests are invited to witness Kiki and Michael's magical first dance beneath the stars. The bride and groom take their final twirl on the dance floor, surrounded by the love and joy of their friends and family. This Tuscany inspired wedding is a true celebration of love, romance, and the beauty of nature. The timeless yet elegant design and organic elements created an unforgettable experience of blissfulness that will be cherished for years to come.

The proposal took place on a warm summer night, Michael and Kiki took a walk around Granville Island before their dinner reservation. He took her to a secluded area surrounded by the waterfront where he had hired professional photographers to capture the moment. He convinced her to take some pictures since they were all dressed up and when he saw the opportunity that's when he got down on one knee and waited for her to notice him. Michael was so nervous at the time when Kiki finally noticed, his mind went blank and all he could muster up was a faint "will you marry me?"

Kiki wore a beautiful mermaid lace gown from Pronovias. The dress crafted with layers of intricate lace appliques and a light scatter of champagne and silver beading. The delicate off the shoulder straps added playful details, while the deep sweetheart neckline added that extra romance. Kiki completed her look with a plain cathedral veil.

The Bridesmaids wore a dusty-rose coloured maxi dress from Lulu's with a baby breath flower bridesmaid bouquet

The Groomsmen were all wearing black suits from Indochino with a dusty-rose coloured tie and pochette to match the bridesmaid dresses, along with personalized tie clips with their initials.

Guests were greeted with champagne upon their arrival. Canapés were served during cocktail hour in the garden. The couple also selected their signature drink featuring the Empress 1908 Gin from Victoria, BC to bring more local elements as well as that touch of mauve to tie in with the design of the wedding. Plated dinners were designed by the head chef to bring both Italian affair and west coast together. Guests were served at the long table under the Terrace.

An Organic statement arch was designed for the ceremony altar. The aisle was filled with flowers in the Rose Garden. Guests were seated at the long tables under the terrace. The columns were decorated with white draping, chandeliers, and a beautiful flower arch.

A timeless and elegant three-tiered wedding cake was designed for the wedding with the couple's logo.

The wedding had live music playing the entire time, during the ceremony there was a live harpist and violinist playing the bridal party in. During the reception, they had a performance from jazz pianist Tom Arntzenare, who serenaded the event with jazz and blues.

The entrance to the venue and the tea ceremony room were decorated with paintings from the bride’s father with traditional Chinese oil paintings