check out :: Gentle Hands Art Auction Fundraiser

A friend of mine is moving to the Philippines at the end of the year to continue her work with Gentle Hands. Located in Manila, Philippines, Gentle Hands is a welfare agency that help at-risk children and youth with their medical, social and educational needs. Caring for children all in various stages of rehabilitation from abuse, neglect and / or poverty, it is the only center in the Philippines that will take children with physical disabilities and the only registered facility that will take undocumented children.

Tracey is an amazing friend that always goes above and beyond. Being a photographer in the wedding industry, she was able to organize photographers and other creatives to help her raise funds to begin the building expansion project of Gentle Hands. The expansion will house many more children, have classrooms and nursery space, along with administrative rooms for the increasing size of the orphanage.

Only 5 more days to preview the fine art auction pieces, so take a look. Bid on your favourites. Support Gentle Hands and spread the word!

inside vancouver feature

photo credit: Tracey L. Heppner

Hey! We have been featured on Inside Vancouver. As part of the Tourism Vancouver website, the Inside Vancouver blog is an insider's view of Vancouver that provides information, stories and opinions from the local's perspective. You can read the full article here. Thanks to Tracey for the photo and Ehren for the great feature!

lotus events @ indie i do

photo credit: Tracey Heppner

Tracey Heppner is one of the most nicest people in the universe. Seriously. Hand down. She spent the entire day at Indie I Do last January just hanging out and snapping beautiful images of our lovely vendors. Pictured above is our booth set up. Displays are always so difficult for me. I have two concerns: 1) To stay on budget and 2) To not have to transport / move too many things i.e. everything needs to fit in a Toyota Echo Hatchback.



My inspiration for this year... a blue and white checkered table cloth I thrifted from Portland. That white crinkly linen on top? That's an Ikea blanket. The petit fours? Made of felt and glue. The cutlery? That was a wedding present from Robert's sister that has never really been used except for Indie I Do booth displays. Everything else? Thrifted or from around the house. Oh yes... and the background? That's a 4ft x 8ft chalkboard that has hand drawn images of all things wedding planning by phanie.



I love it!

me + you

The lovely Tracey Heppner came over for a sushi lunch and a little photo shoot a couple days ago.



Here is a peek at some of my favourites...





Thanks Tracey! xo

One True Wedding Wish

Our friends, Studio Jeanie and Tracey L. Heppner, are looking for one couple getting married in 2010 and granting them one true wedding wish!

Here are the details (taken from Studio Jeanie) ... Good luck!

{this is what we are looking for}

…your wedding must be in 2010.
…one of you must be working for a charitable non-profit organization
…your story as to why we should consider you for complimentary photographic services on your wedding day
…you are willing to be featured on our blogs, website and magazines.

{this is what the chosen couple will receive}

…up to 10 hours of coverage on your wedding day
…2 photographers to ensure maximum coverage
…a DVD of all the images taken on your wedding day
…an online slideshow to see the highlights of your wedding day
…a fun two-hour lifestyle (engagement) session prior to the wedding day

selection made will be based on your story as well as our availability in 2010.

email us that story as well as a 450px by 600px JPEG of the couple to ourtrueweddingwish{at}gmail{dot}com.
all submissions must be received by christmas eve, december 24th at 5pm pacific standard time {no exceptions}

Update... due to the overwhelming response, the deadline has been extended to February 14, 2010. A few other changes have also been made to expand who qualifies to enter. You can check out the full details on Studio Jeanie's blog.

so email this link out, nominate a deserving couple, and spread the word (and cheer!)

our display

:: photo credit by Tracey Heppner Photography


:: photo credit by Tracey Heppner Photography

Indie I Do was not only the first time we produced a wedding show, but it was the first time that we participated in a wedding show! I have to admit, there was some panic and drama regarding the display, but all's well that ends well.

Inspiration.. Vintage, clean, simple, DIY, thrift / upcycle, spring


:: photo credit by Tracey Heppner Photography


:: photo credit by Rita L.


:: photo credit by Tracey Heppner Photography





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