Nelson House Bed and Breakfast
977 Broughton St, Vancouver, British Columbia,
downtownbandb.com
I had the good fortune to play a wedding at the Nelson House for the first time this past Saturday. The wedding couple, Thomas and Ryan and their guests, less than ten in total, were a wonderful group to play for. They flew in from Palm Springs to have their ceremony here in Vancouver, as do many American same-sex couples.
They held their short ceremony in the front room of the B & B; a little cozy perhaps, but perfect for a smaller group. I played the ceremony from the kitchen which functioned well as an alcove.
The wedding couple eschewed a traditional processional, instead choosing to mark the beginning of the service with a Candle Lighting ceremony. Following greetings and a few readings was a Ring Warming ceremony, I played the Pachelbel Canon and Amazing Grace during these two points. The Ring Warming was especially touching, as the couple's wedding rings were passed to each of the guests so they could add their personal blessings.
Nelson House is located in the heart of Vancouver's West End, giving you easy access to Stanley Park, North Vancouver, and the Whistler/Squamish area. An intimate Bed and Breakfast that works well for just visiting the city, or perhaps holding a small wedding ceremony.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Wedding Venues: The Brew Creek Centre
The Brew Creek Centre
1 Brew Creek Road
Whistler, BC V0N 1B1, Canada
(604) 932-7210
thebrewcreekcentre.com
Even though I've only played a couple of weddings at the Brew Creek Centre, is really has to be one of my favourite venues. It has a beautiful location set back about a kilometer or so from Highway 99 about twenty minutes south of Whistler. The lodge used for weddings is perfect for a smaller group, and with the wood interior, the sound of the guitar is excellent. No amplification needed here! Nice.
I found the staff and organizers at Brew Creek very easy to work with, and very gracious hosts. They really understand that a truly first class venue can employ subtly when executing an important event like a wedding ceremony. I look forward to the next time I can visit the lodge.
Travel brochures always tell you that the drive from downtown Vancouver to Whistler is a little over an hour. Brew Creek is about twenty minutes or so south of Whistler, but with traffic out of Vancouver on a Saturday morning, you may eat up that hour of travel time just getting over the Lion's Gate Bridge. I always plan on a two hour drive to Whistler or even Squamish. If the traffic is good and I arrive a little too early, I get a chance to relax to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
1 Brew Creek Road
Whistler, BC V0N 1B1, Canada
(604) 932-7210
thebrewcreekcentre.com
Even though I've only played a couple of weddings at the Brew Creek Centre, is really has to be one of my favourite venues. It has a beautiful location set back about a kilometer or so from Highway 99 about twenty minutes south of Whistler. The lodge used for weddings is perfect for a smaller group, and with the wood interior, the sound of the guitar is excellent. No amplification needed here! Nice.
I found the staff and organizers at Brew Creek very easy to work with, and very gracious hosts. They really understand that a truly first class venue can employ subtly when executing an important event like a wedding ceremony. I look forward to the next time I can visit the lodge.
Travel brochures always tell you that the drive from downtown Vancouver to Whistler is a little over an hour. Brew Creek is about twenty minutes or so south of Whistler, but with traffic out of Vancouver on a Saturday morning, you may eat up that hour of travel time just getting over the Lion's Gate Bridge. I always plan on a two hour drive to Whistler or even Squamish. If the traffic is good and I arrive a little too early, I get a chance to relax to enjoy the spectacular scenery.
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