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Vancity Vendor -
Jennifer Stafford Events

May 4th, 2012 by Jeannine

 
Vancity Vendor: Jennifer Stafford Events

Jennifer Stafford is an event enthusiast who wears many hats… she’s a planner, wedding cake baker, dessert table designer, decor rental provider, and she even offers lessons and demos for DIY’ers and inquiring minds alike! She’s experienced and well-educated in her many fields, having completed courses at BCIT and the Pacific Culinary Institute. Having a … Continue Reading…

Vancity Vendor – Cookievonster

February 10th, 2012 by Jeannine

 
Vancity Vendor: Cookievonster

Evon Au has loved baking since she was a child, but baking cookies for a living wasn’t part of her initial plan. She moved to Canada a few years ago and decided to take a break from work. With all this time on her hands, she baked and learned to decorate cookies, and her friends … Continue Reading…

Etsy Find:
Printables by NecessiTees

January 30th, 2012 by Jeannine

 
Etsy Find: Printables by NecessiTees

NecessiTees is a Texas-based Etsy store that creates printable invitations, labels, decor, and signage for bridal or baby showers. It’s run by Neta and she’s been in business since 1992. Here are some of my favourite items: Printable Templates NecessiTees has a few complete printable sets that include templates for invitations, banners, cupcake toppers & … Continue Reading…

Vancity Vendor – C & C Cakery

November 4th, 2011 by Jeannine

 
Vancity Vendor: C & C Cakery

C + C = Courtney and Colin – bakers of extraordinary confections such as The Elvis cupcake (“a moist, banana chocolate chip cake with peanut butter frosting piled high and chocolate drizzle on top”), the churro cupcake, and even cookies inspired by each of the Hogwarts Houses. They throw tradition out the window and they love it! The … Continue Reading…

Vancity Vendor –
French Made Baking

September 30th, 2011 by Jeannine

 
Vancity Vendor: French Made Baking

French Macarons have become a popular choice for wedding favors… it’s a good thing it’s one of the specialties of this week’s Vancity Vendor! Say ‘bonjour’ to David and Catherine, a French-from-France couple who owns French Made Baking. They have been selling authentic traditional French pastries and confections since January of this year. David bakes, while Catherine is … Continue Reading…

My Favourite Practical Favors

July 20th, 2011 by Jeannine

 
Wedding Favor

I’ve never been a fan of trinkets as favors. They’ll just end up gathering dust on a shelf somewhere or be forgotten. Besides, why spend money on things that can’t be used anyway? Here are some of my favourite favors that guests will find useful after the wedding: Measuring Spoons Heart-shaped or not, they will still measure the same … Continue Reading…

DIY Bride & Groom Cookie Favors

July 18th, 2011 by Jeannine

 
Sarah's Bride & Groom Cookies

A Vancity Bride reader wanted to share a DIY project idea for the bride who loves to bake. Sarah Bergreen made these cute little bride and groom cookies to give away as wedding favors for her wedding just over two years ago. She searched online and found other pricier variations of bride and groom cookies, … Continue Reading…

Tri-Cities Baker’s Market Recap –
July 9

July 11th, 2011 by Jeannine

 
Dream Pastries

Last Saturday, I was able to check out the third installment of the Tri-Cities Bakers Market. I saw some new faces (vegan brides, you might want to check them out) and there were also some familiar faces who have returned: French Made Baking was there with their pretty macarons, Em’s Gems with some more delectable … Continue Reading…

Vancity Vendor – Kimberley’s Kitchen

July 1st, 2011 by Jeannine

 
Kimberley's Kitchen

If you went to the Tri-Cities Bakers Market, you probably met the show’s organizer Kimberley Mulla, the marshmallow specialist. She runs Kimberley’s Kitchen, and handcrafts gourmet marshmallows and other sweet confections for weddings and special occasions. She’s loved baking since she was a little girl but it was only a year ago that she started accepting clients. Kimberley creates … Continue Reading…