So Naturally Hycroft
This past Summer, Miya and David, hosted an intimate group of family and friends, for a lovely and relaxed wedding celebration at the timeless Hycroft Manor in Vancouver, British Columbia. DreamGroup planner Olivia Woolwich worked with them to create an understated yet elegant celebration with an emphasis on sustainability. With romantic photos captured by the talented Sara Rogers we give you So Naturally Hycroft…
Miya getting ready in the “Blue Room” at Hycroft with Makeup by Ally Lynn.
White tulips for Miya’s Mum lovingly provided by Niche Boutique Florals.
David all decked out in his Surmesur Vancouver custom suit.
Live music greeted guests and provided the perfect ceremony music… thank you to Michael Fabro with Musos Entertainment.
“We were so fortunate to have Olivia Woolwich be our wedding planner. We had so many friends and family share with us that our wedding was the best that they have ever been to – and that is thanks to Olivia’s guidance throughout the process. Olivia is extremely organized, honest, and dedicated and we can’t imagine our day without her. Thank you Olivia!” ~ David Yuen
What was the theme, colours, and overall feeling?
Miya’s bridesmaids wore beautiful forrest green dresses from Park & Fifth Co. in Vancouver.
What were the highlights of this wedding Olivia?
So Olivia, were there any challenges on the wedding day?
Yes! The weather! About 12 days out, the forecast was nothing but sun. It was the same on the Monday of the wedding when we sent out their stationary to be printed. Unfortunately, by Tuesday the forecast called for rain and did not change. Miya and David re-did their seating plan to accommodate the different layout we would have to use if we ended up having to do dinner downstairs in the ballroom. They got a new seating chart printed last minute as back up. Closer to the day it was looking as if the rain would only be in the morning, so we pushed back the floral & decor set up at Hycroft from 10:00am to 12:00pm to give us a little more time to make “the call”. At 11:00am it was still raining but also still forecasted to stop.
The other issue was the temperature. It was looking to be quite chilly, but the couple really wanted to be outside. We checked with the venue who let us know that they had three heaters and some blankets available if we needed them. We sent out a message to all the guests reminding them that dinner would be outside and encouraged them to bring a jacket or sweater. In the end, the rain cleared up and we placed two heaters around the tables with older guests and left one off to the side for whomever requested it and gave out blankets. All turned out well!
Tradition Inc.
During dessert, Miya & David changed into their traditional Chinese outfits to give their thank you speech. It was important to the groom David that they did that for his family.
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The Perfect Golden Hour Photo session…
What was the most fun moment of the day?
The Vendors that brought So Naturally Hycroft to life…
- Ceremony & Reception Venue: Hycroft
- Officiant: Karen Ell
- Photographer: Sara Rogers Photography
- Floral & Decor: Niche Boutique Florals
- Hair & Makeup: Makeup by Ally Lynn
- DJ: DJ Barron S through Girl on Wax with Buddha Sax
- Live Ceremony Music: Michael Fabro through Musos
- Wedding Dresses: First Dress – Vintage, Second Dress – Monique Lhuillier
- Suit: Surmesur
- Bridesmaid Dresses: Park & Fifth Co.
- Stationery: Etsy, printed locally through The Printing House
As planned with our Olivia Woolwich
