http://boards.weddingbee.com/ Weddingbee Boards Forum: Vancouver en Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:07:55 +0000 http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/free-entry-for-urban-wedding-gala-oct-18#post-90368 Wed, 15 Oct 2008 14:34:15 +0000 seabreeze 90368@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>This coming Saturday there's an Urban Wedding Gala from 11am-5pm at the Roundhouse. I've never been to this one but it looks nice. </p> <p>You can preregister online for a free pass here: <a href="http://www.urbanwedding.com/gala.html">http://www.urbanwedding.com/gala.html</a></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/vendor-reviews-2#post-87672 Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:36:33 +0000 MrsGoodie 87672@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>hello all my vancouverites!</p> <p>For those of you who have already gotten married or to those of you who know someone who has, which vendors did you/they use? And what kind of review would you give them?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/cheongsam-or-ao-dai-shopping-in-vancouver#post-85023 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 20:25:45 +0000 psychoexgirlfriend 85023@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Wow, thanks so much for this StrawberryBaby! You're awesome for writing this review. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/sample-sales-at-isabelles-bridal-and-chantilly-bridal#post-84940 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 17:06:40 +0000 StrawberryBaby 84940@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Chantilly is closing???&nbsp; Holy cow!</p> <p>Thanks for the head's up!&nbsp; I might go and see if they have any MOB dresses :D </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/cheongsam-or-ao-dai-shopping-in-vancouver#post-84785 Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:49:12 +0000 StrawberryBaby 84785@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Update!</p> <p>I went to check out 3 stores in Chinatown this weekend. </p> <p>Ochi has two locations on Pender (between Main and Columbia) the two locations are across the street from each other.&nbsp; The newer Ochi has a bubble tea cafe in the front half of the store (so weird).&nbsp; Both have cheong sams, but in a few months, the plan is for the newer Ochi to carry all the bridal-related cheongsams and bridal gowns as well.&nbsp; The styles that they carry in the store are traditional.&nbsp; Prices off the rack range from about $70 to $130.&nbsp; They can custom make a cheong sam to your measurements which is an extra $30 on top of the price of the dress.&nbsp; They take your measurments and have the dress made in Beijing.&nbsp; It takes about two months.&nbsp; The service there was great and the materials of the dresses were nice (not too flimsy or cheesy)</p> <p>Next I went to KK Boutique which is also on Pender.&nbsp; The store is small and packed full of dresses.&nbsp; The prices are about the same.&nbsp; The service was not as good, as there was only one person there in the whole store.&nbsp; They had traditional dresses to try on, but also mermaid, A-line, halter and strapless style cheong sams.&nbsp; I tried on all the non traditional ones and decided that I wanted a traditional cheong sam.&nbsp; Also, I did not like the fabric selection at KK as much (all the red fabrics were very very bright red - I was looking for something a little more subtle).&nbsp; They also make their gowns on site (not sent out to Beijing to have made)</p> <p>The last store I visited was Rising Sun on Main Street.&nbsp; Very limited selection.&nbsp; Did not like the fabrics available.&nbsp; They also have the option of having a custom cheong sam made in Beijing, but the problem was that they did not have a proper fabric swatch book for me to look at.&nbsp; </p> <p>I ended up going back to Ochi to ask them about the logistics of ordering a gown.&nbsp; She advised me to return in March to order my gown for August.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>Hope this helps the other Vancouver brides looking for cheong sams! :) </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/sample-sales-at-isabelles-bridal-and-chantilly-bridal#post-84649 Sun, 14 Sep 2008 13:10:08 +0000 psychoexgirlfriend 84649@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>&lt;font&gt;Looks like Isabelle's Bridal in North Vancouver is having a sample sale. Not sure what's on sale but it's probably worth checking out.</p> <p>And I just came from Chantilly Bridal where I got an Alvina Valenta for $1500 after taxes. They're closing so all their sample dresses are on sale 30% off and all their accessories, shoes, etc. I believe they're only open for another couple of weeks. Go, Go, Go! &lt;/font&gt; </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/honeymoon-registry-5#post-83885 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 17:59:18 +0000 travelgirl 83885@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I&nbsp;just got back from an awesome honeymoon that my guests paid for! I 100% recommend a honeymoon registry for you. We used happyhoneymoons.ca but there are a few out there now to choose from. We used happyhoneymoons.ca because they are a canadian company and are free. we booked our trip on our own and then our guests paid for it! hope this helps anyone that wants to get their honeymoon paid for. Thank-you to all our guests at our wedding for helping out!!!!! we only got 2 awful gifts..thank god </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/recommendations-for-marriage-commisioners-in-vancouver-needed#post-83741 Wed, 10 Sep 2008 10:35:26 +0000 echo 83741@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hey gals, </p> <p>I actually went by the recommendation of some ladies on the weddingbells - west coast forum.&nbsp; We're using Bob Buzza from New Westminster (since we're getting married on Burbaby Mtn he's fairly close by).&nbsp;&nbsp; There were recommedations for other officiants there too.&nbsp; </p> <p>Bob sounded amazing over the phone, and actually meets with the bride and groom beforehand to discuss the ceremony and do a bit of a mock run through.&nbsp; He also encouraged us to create a ceremony that is unique to us, and said I could email or call him whenever I have any questions.</p> <p>Hope that helps a wee bit!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/recommendations-for-marriage-commisioners-in-vancouver-needed#post-83605 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 18:48:51 +0000 everrocks 83605@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>sorry I can't help you, but I am definately interested too! I dont have a church where I am getting married, so I dont know a minister or anything, and I would hate to just pick someone out of a phone book. Any personal suggestions? </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/changing-your-name#post-83561 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 16:36:03 +0000 shortcake 83561@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>thanks ladies! *wipes brow* </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/recommendations-for-marriage-commisioners-in-vancouver-needed#post-83533 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:40:48 +0000 StrawberryBaby 83533@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hi!</p> <p>I'm looking for a marriage commisioner in Vancouver... I've looked at the BC Vital Stats website and found a list of 28 marriage commisioners... I've contacted one so far (referral from a coworker, but she is moving away from Vancouver)&nbsp; so I'm back to the drawing board.</p> <p>Does anyone have any recommendations?&nbsp; I need a few names to start off with (so I don't have to email everyone and interview everyone)</p> <p>Thanks! </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/changing-your-name#post-83504 Tue, 09 Sep 2008 11:36:11 +0000 marianneinvan 83504@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>When you get a legal name change, EVERYTHING with your name gets changed - including your birth certificate. </p> <p>You should be safe just &quot;assuming&quot; Mr Shortcake's last name. I think all you need to do is bring a copy of your marriage certificate along when you go to change your driver's license, etc. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/changing-your-name#post-83429 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 23:46:49 +0000 chelseamorning 83429@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>&quot;Entirely new last name&quot; means the Jones to Black change to me. You would be applying for a legal change of name in that situation and in the hyphenated situation because there are no other documents (marriage certificates, birth certificates) preexisting with that name on it as proof, so the legal order serves as that proof. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/cheongsam-or-ao-dai-shopping-in-vancouver#post-83404 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 21:24:30 +0000 meli 83404@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I bought mine at KK Boutique in Chinatown (E Pender). :) </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/i-do-bridal-sale-sept-13-038-14#post-83370 Mon, 08 Sep 2008 19:33:25 +0000 seabreeze 83370@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Hey ladies! Just got this in my email and thought I'd share:</p> <p>I Do Bridal is clearing out gowns at up to 80% off. Two days only: Sept 13th and 14th, 10am-5pm. </p> <p><a href="http://www.idobridal.ca/" rel="nofollow">http://www.idobridal.ca/</a></p> <p>Happy shopping!</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/changing-your-name#post-83146 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 18:42:50 +0000 MsPopcorn 83146@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>sounds to me that it's like in Ontario.&nbsp; You don't actually have to do anything before the wedding.&nbsp; You just take his name on your marriage certificate and you're done. </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/changing-your-name#post-83124 Sun, 07 Sep 2008 15:15:36 +0000 shortcake 83124@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>How do you do it? Mr. Shortcake and I want the same last name (his) - but the application for change of name from the BC gov doesn't list &quot;marriage&quot; as one of the reasons for a name change....and on the website it says</p> <p>&quot;</p> <p><strong>Marriage is one situation where people may change their names</strong><br />Many women start using their spouse&rsquo;s surname. Actually, you have five choices for your surname when you get married:</p> <ul> <li>First, you can keep the same family name that you had before the marriage, for example, your previous married surname if you were married before.&nbsp; </li> <li>Second, you can take the surname of the person you&rsquo;re marrying.&nbsp; </li> <li>Third, you can use the family name that you had at birth or by adoption.&nbsp; </li> <li>Fourth, you and your new spouse can apply for an entirely new last name. For example, Mary Smith and Robert Jones can be legally changed to Mary and Robert Black.&nbsp; </li> <li>Fifth, you can apply to have a combined or hyphenated surname of both your spouse&rsquo;s and your own surname.</li> </ul> <p><strong>How do you prove your chosen surname upon getting married?</strong><br />Changing to your spouse&rsquo;s surname doesn&rsquo;t constitute a legal change of name under British Columbia&rsquo;s <em>Name Act</em>. So if you choose to assume your spouse's surname, your marriage certificate would be used for verification. If you choose to keep a previous married surname, a copy of the marriage certificate from your previous marriage would be used for verification. If you choose to keep your birth surname, your birth certificate would be used for verification.</p> <p><strong>When do you need to apply for a legal change of name?</strong><br />You have to apply for a legal name change if you want an entirely new last name or if you want a hyphenated surname.&quot;</p> <p>&quot;entirely new last name&quot; is what gets me....is it referring to the wording above - the Jones to Black example? OR, does it mean taking your husband's name (which is &quot;entirely new&quot; to me!). My mom said she didn't have to fill out any forms, or pay any fees ($162 on the application I have)...has anybody else changed their name in BC? How did you do it?</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/where-are-you-getting-married#post-82733 Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:14:58 +0000 StrawberryBaby 82733@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>I've been to a wedding at the chapel... it's very small.&nbsp; I would say you can only fit 80 people in there max.&nbsp; There were over 80 guests at the wedding I was at so people were packed in there... which was kind of uncomfortable b/c it was hot in the summer.&nbsp; Also, I found the walls a bit dark as well.&nbsp; </p> <p>&nbsp;Good luck! :)</p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/where-are-you-getting-married#post-82551 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 15:01:42 +0000 gingerbread 82551@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>Congrats on your recent engagement, everrocks! Looks like your wedding is coming up soon. Exciting! Sorry, I've never been to Burnaby Village.&nbsp; </p> http://boards.weddingbee.com/topic/where-are-you-getting-married#post-82549 Thu, 04 Sep 2008 14:51:40 +0000 everrocks 82549@http://boards.weddingbee.com/ <p>hi guys! i am finally engaged, so i am not just a stalker! yay! </p> <p>&nbsp;so my quesiton is, has anyone been to burnaby village musem/park for a wedding?? The chapel is online and looks cute, but i am interested in the ice cream parlour for an afternoon reception, but i cant find any pictures online? </p>