This is How You Host a Wedding!

Posted May 10, 2016

This detail-infused luxury wedding of Victoria residents Jessica Kerr (of Leisure Clothing) and David Gustavson took over a year to plan, included the finest and most thoughtful touches imaginable, and ultimately provided an end result that was truly exquisite in every sense of the word.

Client expectations and the caliber of the wedding was at an all-time high.

From the thread count of the napkins to the bride’s custom Valentino gown, every painstaking detail featured was of the highest consideration and quality. Mainstream was out of the question and the bride’s taste was impeccable.

The weekend’s festivities kicked off on the Friday night with a chic and fun Welcome Garden Barbecue at the couple’s beautiful home featuring “Peaches & Ribs”. Local favourite Hoyne Brewing was on hand to offer a selection of perfectly paired craft beer for the occasion.

The Ceremony took place the following day at the groom’s mom’s home, idyllically situated on the Pacific ocean.

Photos captured by Jenna & Tristan Photography

The Ceremony featured a custom-made 10 foot tall iron Gazebo covered in cascading greenery. A fruit-infused water bar and fresh lemonade was a highlight.

Champagne and canapés were served following the ceremony before guests were playfully transported by Kabuki Cabs to the neighboring reception venue.

It was so much fun to see guests all dolled up in their finest attire being paraded through the quaint streets of Victoria!

The Reception was held at a majestic oceanfront mansion belonging to the groom’s father.

As guests arrived at the Reception, they were greeted with custom hand muddled cocktails and serenaded by the internationally acclaimed Swing Group, Van Django.

An 8 foot ice bar featured champagne and freshly shucked oysters.

Dennis Gocer of The Collective You was on hand providing stylized black and white headshots as a keepsake for guests.

The DreamGroup Team were on site in Victoria for 7 days prior to the wedding to oversee the careful transformation of this spectacular property. Over 4000 square feet of decking and flooring and an impressive clear top tent showcased incredible elevated views of the surrounding area and ocean.

The Floral & Décor plan for this wedding was meticulous, refined, and incredibly inspiring!

Suzanne and her dedicated team at GIF worked diligently in preparation for this comprehensive destination wedding affair. Dinner tables laden with embroidered linens acquired from La Tavola Fine Linen in California offered the perfect touch.

The Bride’s vision included florals that were to appear as if they had been effortlessly collected from the garden and placed on tables amidst candlelight and carefully chosen vintage accents and fine crystal. The keyword here is “appear” as given the fragility and multitude of imported flower specimens used to create the perfect look, this floral design was anything but effortless. It required a team of 12 florists and assistants over 15 hours to assemble on site.

Three huge custom iron chandeliers 10 feet in diameter were suspended over the guest tables. They were covered in vines, fresh floral and hanging candles.

To cap the night off, a colourful Hookah Den offered guests flavoured Shisha and comfy lounging beds to retreat to.

Plated dinner prepared onsite by master Chef Nicholas Waters.

When the bride and groom took to the dance floor for their first dance DreamGroup secretly corresponded with an AFA Fireworks strategically positioned on a barge ready to dazzle the night’s sky with a fireworks display.

As the fireworks ended, guests were once again delighted with a powerful and unexpected live rendition of “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” — performed by the always engaging Side One Band. The music drew guests towards an indoor Palm Court Oasis ready for some late night dancing and delights. After dinner, guests enjoyed an outdoor Cigar and Scotch Lounge. The lounge featured an antique Bar, imported cigars, and the groom’s carefully cultivated Family Scotch Blend complete with oversized ice spheres.