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FASHION:
Victoria Budget Bridal - A source for wedding dresses, etc.
Luz Bridal Boutique - Fantastic wedding dress designs.
Angela Fashions - Another nice bridal gallery.
Blush Bridal Boutique - Located on Johnson Street in Victoria.
City Tux - Another choice for tuxedos and formal wear.
Alidas Gowns - A lovely Bridal Boutique featuring couture individually created gowns.
Shades of White - A Victoria bridal shop.
Western Tux - Clothing for the groom and groomsmen
Black & Lee - Tuxedos and suits
Outlooks - Specializing in creating a look for men that will work for your wedding and beyond.
Indochino - Custom tailoring. They will come right to your house!
Carly's Bridal Accessories
Undercover Wear - To create bedroom magic
VENUES:
Prospect Lake Community Hall - Newly renovated and updated in Summer 2009. Huge dancefloor and plenty of parking. Budget conscious brides can save money here through being able to do their own bar and catering.
Ambrosia Centre - On Fisgard Street in Victoria, a wonderful hall which provides masterful meals. Definitely worth considering if you are looking for a downtown location for your event.
Olympic View Golf Course - A very nice choice for having an outdoor ceremony on a picturesque green and then moving indoors for the reception.
Ocean Pointe Resort - The Ocean Pointe Resort defines classy and elegent in Victoria. Can't beat the views of the Inner Harbour especially at night.
Harbour Towers Conference Centre - In downtown Victoria and a popular destination for local banquets and meetings.
Chief & Petty Officer's Mess -Fantastic ocean views next to CFB Esquimalt
CFB Esquimalt Wardroom -Great wow factor, on the navy base
Laurel Point Inn - One of the classier venues in Victoria
Victoria Marriott - Great reception facility and they treat you like gold.
Union Club - Maybe not a venue that everyone thinks of but an upscale alternative.
Hotel Grand Pacific - A newer upscale location located right next to the Parliament Buildings in Victoria.
University of Victoria Club - Nice venue with a chapel with stunning gardens only a block away.
Bear Mountain - Not only a golf course but a whole resort development with a Westin Hotel, gym, spa, etc, etc.
Coast Harbourside Victoria - Great views of the inner harbour from this location.
Starling Lane Winery - An incredible venue for outdoor weddings and receptions. The jewel that you've been looking for.
Four Points by Sheraton - A new hotel just behind Costco on the West Shore with a massive ballroom.
The Fairmont Empress - The Queen of Victoria venues. Tea, anyone?
Hatley Castle - Get married where the Xmen movies were filmed. How cool would that be?
Swans Suite Hotel - In the heart of downtown Victoria
Royal Colwood Golf Club - Lots of big trees!
Sooke Harbour House - Very much worth the drive to Sooke
Villa Marco Polo Inn - A stately Italianate mansion and gardens built in 1923 as a wedding present for a young bride.
Mary Winspear Centre - Located in Sidney. One of the larger venues in the Victoria area.
Uplands Golf Club - Stately and elegant.
Glen Meadows Golf and Country Club - In Sidney. Nice setting with a fairly large dining facility.
Gorge Vale Golf Club - Play a round of golf before the wedding ceremony and then have your reception right there!
The Holiday Inn Victoria - near Mayfair shopping centre
Brentwood Bay Lodge - A smaller upscale venue with beautiful views of Brentwood Bay.
Chalet Estates - A vineyard in Sidney/Deep Cove
McMorran's Beach House -On the water in Cordova Bay area
Arbutus Ridge Golf & Country Club - Nice course and nice clubhouse
Goward House - Oak Bay area venue
Bedford Regency Hotel - boutique hotel in downtown Victoria
The Treehouse - Looking for a unique wedding experience? The Treehouse is the perfect place for intimate wedding ceremonies and receptions. In Bear Mountain area.
Victoria Golf Club - Located near UVic
Abkhazi Garden - A beautiful setting for a small wedding
Glendale Gardens - Garden setting at the Horticulture Centre of the Pacific
The Fireside Grill - Great food and atmosphere in Saanich
Dunsmuir Lodge - A great venue with an unbeatable view and fantastic food. You may not have known that they are available for wedding receptions as they are not allowed to promote themselves versus other local businesses due to their being owned by the University of Victoria
English Inn Resort - A popular choice for wedding ceremonies and receptions.
Church and State Wines - Near Butchart Gardens and Butterfly World
Camosun College - A refreshing new venue that is affordable, unique, and memorable
Country Weddings at Penfold Farm - A historic and romantic location once owned by actress Meg Tilly
Oceanfront Grand Resort & Marina - Right on the ocean in Cowichan Bay.
Quw'utsun' Cultural and Conference Centre - A Native American cultural centre in Duncan that hosts indoor and outdoor weddings for up to 250 guests.
The Aerie - World class venue at the top of the Malahat
Duncan Meadows - Picturesque golf course surroundings
The Quamichan Inn - A beautiful heritage home on Maple Bay Road in Duncan
Fairwinds Golf and Country Club - In Nanoose Bay north of Nanaimo
Tigh-Na-Mara Resort - One of the best facilities on the Island
Whitley House Bed & Breakfast - Romantic five-acre setting in Qualicum Beach
PHOTOGRAPY & VIDEOGRAPHY:
Fetching Image Photography - Affordable wedding photography with style.
Vince Klassen Photographic - Fine art photographer Vince Klassen will create unique, handcrafter photographs exquisitely designed to suit your style and budget.
DVD Special Memories - This helpful service will transform your pictures and video clips into a slideshow.
Tony Bounsall Photo Design - Great local photographer.
Devin Card Photography - Specializing in Wedding, Engagement, Family and Pet Portraits. His style is a unique blend of candid and formal photography, capturing the many moments of beauty with the subtleness and discretion of a photojournalist.
Christina Craft Photography - Christina certainly has learned her Craft
Persona Video - Wedding videography.
Art Studio 21 Photogrpahy - Another local professional.
Island Expressions Photography - A wedding photographer who resides in Nanaimo, I DJ'd for her wedding and have worked with her on a number of weddings for other couples. Contact Gloria for affordable excellence.
MBS Videos - Another local videography choice.
Davidoff Photography - Captures some really special moments.
Creative Exposure - Vincent will do a wonderful job for you.
Lilo Photodesign - Creates beautiful memories of your special day.
Frances Litman Photography - Winner of numerous prizes and a judge of other photographers. Very highly rated.
Trevor Bonderud Photographer - Wedding of all sizes
Orange Frog Studio - One of the city's newest studios
John Archer Wedding Photography - John and Kelly Archer's philosophy is to fit in like a friend that's come to photograph the wedding.
Muse Photography - Two professional photographers doing contemporary editorial wedding photography
Lillie Louise Photography - Very nice looking work
Sovereign Design - Communicative, conceptual, and creative
Forever Photography
Imagine Photgraphics
Kiss Photography
Tamarack Photography
Aurora Photography
Beautiful Beginnings Photography
Concept Photography Studio
Destrube Photography
Sandpiper Photography
Ute Muller - Fotoart Photography
Rick Collins Photography
Victoria Wedding Group
EVENT COORDINATORS:
Tie the Knot - Event coordination, event decor, and chair covers.
Weddings and Dreams - Victoria area wedding planner.
Fuego Events - A Victoria area wedding and event planner
Events Plus - Sarah offers event planning, consulting, and co-ordinating.
A Sweet Beginning - Wedding and event coordinator
Details Special Events Planning & Decor
FLORISTS:
Thrifty Foods - Thrifty Foods, an Island tradition.
Petals Plus Florist - A Victoria area florist that I personally know does great arrangements. A former fellow member of Business Networking International. Serving the Victoria area from a location on Shelbourne Street.
Daisy Chain Florists Ltd. - Proudly serving Victoria since 1976 European Master Designer Miria will handle your order, ensuring professional and personal service.
Flowers Victoria - Bouquets, etc.
Wedding Flowers Victoria - Floral arrangements for your wedding day.
Kenmar Flower Farm - A location where you can buy at wholesale.
Browns the Florist - Well known long established local florist
Jennings Florist - A popular local florist.
In Bloom Floral Boutique - A florist on Quadra Street
Verbena Floral Design - Designs by Vanessa Watters and Jenny Dagg
Artistry in Bloom Floral Design Studio
Bridal Flowers by Windsor Park
Christine's Creations
FOOD AND DRINK:
Thrifty Foods - Thrifty's makes great wedding cakes
Ambrosia Catering - A venue and caterer in downtown Victoria
Food for Thought Catering - Good presentation and good food.
Innovations Catering - Ursula has been doing a fantastic job catering events in Victoria for a number of years.
Feys and Hobbs - Another caterer with a very good local reputation.
Truffles Catering - Very good local reputation
Simply Elegant Cuisine - Another excellent caterer in Victoria
The Littly Piggy - Catering, restaurant, and bakeshop.
Wine Kitz - Go see Derek and Donna at the Sidney Wine Kitz location next to Thrifty Foods if you would like to make your own wine for your wedding or other event.
Bluez Brothers - Bartending and liquor for your outdoor event. Does a great professional job.
Chocolate Fountain Victoria - Always a gathering spot and a conversation piece, chocolate fountains have become a very popular add-on to parties in recent years.
Melting Moments
MUSIC CHOICES:
Alison Vardy - A vibrant array of multi-cultural Celtic harp music arranged to delight and soothe the senses.
Lust Life Jazz Band - Previously featured musicians in the Victoria International JazFest and many other events, Lust Life has been a staple of the Vancouver Island music community for over the past decade.
Original Wedding Songs - Make your wedding unique and perfect with your own personal song--Micki Findlay, Wedding Soloist/Composer/Pianist
Gwyneth Evans Harp Music - A Celtic and concert harpist based in Duncan
Wedding Bands - Thinking of booking a band for your wedding? This site discusses questions you should ask a band before booking them.
Alexander's Music Service - If All Night Long is not available on the date of your event, in Victoria, I highly recommend Alex.
RENTALS:
Pedersens Rentals - Another party and event rental supply alternative.
Gala Van Party Rentals - Rentals and decorators
Decorate Victoria with Huff'N'Puff - Don't let the name throw you off. These folks are great. They will rent you whatever you need and do a fantastic decorating job. No website. Ph: 382-4833 Email: huffpuff@telus.net
Island Displays
Black & White - Event specialists
All Set Rentals
Titanium Tents
Special Occassions Rentals - Located in Duncan and providing rentals of tents, round tables, white chairs, arches, decorations, dishes, and a variety of other items
LIMOUSINES:
LA Limousine - Kyara and her staff will treat you like gold
Regent Limousine Services - Advertised as Victoria's largest and most elegant fleet
Ascot Limousine Services
OTHER RESOURCES:
Victoria Officiants - Marriage commissionaires in Victoria and Sidney
VicStart Hotels & Directory - Local web directory for the Greater Victoria area. Links for weddings, news, cars, real estate....
WedNet - Tons of information about weddings.
Wedding Bells - Wedding fashion magazine's website
Bridal Exhibition - Billed as North America's bridal trade show and online bridal guide, it is a wonderful resource for both Nanaimo and Victoria weddings
Canadian Disc Jockey Association - I am proud to say that I am a member of this organization which is a great resource for locating disc jockeys anywhere within the country.
Celebration Delights - Celebration Delights Wedding Favors and Gifts offers top quality yet affordable product. They have over 100 useful favors in a variety of themes and colors, most with a 90 day money-back guarantee.
Bliss Weddings - Another great resource for planning your wedding.
Wedding Cram - When you're feeling the wedding crunch coming on.
Bridal Show Tips - Tips on where to throw your shower, on favours, games, and gifts.
Wedding Gazette - Helpful articles on wedding flowers, bridal showers, wedding favours, etc. | 
