Take Your Event to the Next Level
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Wedding & Event Rental Companies
Black and White Event Rentals - Parksville
A thorough collection of tents, dance floors, tables and chairs along with vases, dishes
and beyond.
Website - (778) 433-1282
Encore Events & Rentals - Nanaimo
e offer a variety of rentals to ensure both your indoor and outdoor events are covered.
Website - (250) 739-2939
Party Mood - Duncan
At Party Mood, we’ve been designing and delivering weddings and special events since 2011. Whether your dream wedding is a show-stopping gala or an intimate affair, we’re here with honest advice, and friendly guidance to create a personally tailored experience for both you and your guests.
Website - (250) 701-3151
Triple T Rentals - Nanaimo
We provide complete rental and decoration services for special events. to suit the occasion, while minimizing event planning stress.
Website - (250) 758-4788
Wedding Officiants
Wedding & Event Caterers
The Food Genie - Nanaimo
Homemade, delicious meal prep.
Website - (250) 585-3506
HeavenScent Catering - Nanaimo
providing a professional and worry free catering experience for your corporate and private events in an array of styles
Website - (250) 729-6754
Livewire Catering - Nanaimo
Superb food and presentation.
Website - (250) 713-3249
Mensch Kitchen and Catering - Duncan
Great locally sourced ingredients.
Website - (250) 466-5412
Smokin' George's BBQ - Nanaimo
We take BBQ very seriously. We make slow food… fast!
Website - (250) 585-2258
Spice of Life Catering - Lantzville - 5 star
An established reputation for outstanding catering in Nanaimo and area.
Website - (250) 390-3197
Truffles Catering - Victoria
Website - (250) 544-0200 - events@trufflescatering.net
Chefs Course -
Website - (250) 741-0224
chefscourse@gmail.com
Transportation Services
Unique Resources
Albi De Nardi
Homemade all natural artisanal gelato
Website - 250-510-3470
Hello Photo Booth - Nanaimo
Website - 250-895-1049
Kwik Pics Photo Booth - Nanaimo & Victoria
Website 250-244-8409
MyGo Tours & Transportation
Private group wine tasting brew pub tours
Website - 250-732-1120
The Rio Trio
With an extensive catalogue of feel good, toe tapping songs, ranging from Latin rhythms to favourite standards, The Rio Trio is sure to be a hit with your guests before and after the "I do's", anniversary or special event. Needing a professional emcee as well? This trio has you covered. Guitarist, Kevin Crofton, vocalists/percussionists Daryl Wakeham and Dean Wilkins all have backgrounds in public speaking, making them an excellent choice to emcee your special occasion as well.
For inquiries call Dean Wilkins at 604-813-7999
The Travel Bar - Nanaimo
All-in-one mobile bartending service.
Website
Twist of Fate Cocktail Co. - Victoria
a mobile bar with character and ambiance, industry professionals with years of experience, and creative libations with craft ingredients - to your event.
Website - 250-744-0189
The Wild Rover - Nanaimo & Victoria
Mobile Irish pub
Website - 250-880-5465
VI Wedding Services - Nanaimo & Victoria
DJ, bartending and Wedding Officiant services
Website
Wedding & Event Planners
Blue Lily Event Planning
An award-winning wedding and event planning company offering full, partial and custom planning packages.
Website - 250-732-0222
Details Planning & Event Design - Victoria
For busy people who need help with their BIG events.
Website - 250-588-2097
The Good Party
Our weddings & celebrations are inspired by the clients we work with and this inspiration carries through to the smallest details of their event.
Website - 778-977-3968
Joie de Vivre Events
Catering to all budgets, Joie de Vivre Events specializes in using creative concepts and ingenuity to help their clients make the most of their events.
Website – 778-888-4073
Luxura Event Co.
Your Vision. Our Expertise. One Unforgettable Celebration.
Website
Shaping Memories Events
Our goal is to put a smile on your face when you think about your wedding day and us! We want to create a lasting memory that you will cherish forever.
Website
Photographers & Videographers
Julien Photography - Nanaimo
Website
Leanna Harper/VIImagery - Nanaimo
Website
Meaghan Harvey Photography - Nanaimo
Website
Island Moments Photography - Nanaimo
Website - 250-468-0376
Paper Heart Films - Victoria
Website
Justin Sparks Photography
Website - 250-589-6181
Deanna Veerman - Deevee Photography
Website - 250-937-7070
Adam Ziorio Photography - Victoria
Website - 778-874-0821
Florists and Floral Arrangers
Blooms Florist - Ladysmith
For the best and freshest flowers in Ladysmith, Chemainus & Duncan.
Website - (250-245-3344)
Cori Lynn's Floral Design - Nanaimo
Certified floral designer with over 35 years experience.
Website - (604) 363-6973
Turley's Florist - Nanaimo
Celebrating over 55 years of professional flower service in Nanaimo
Website - (250) 754-6344
Insurance Providers & Liquor Licensing
We’ve partnered with Duuo to give our event hosts a preferred rate on event insurance. To get a quote and purchase a policy, click HERE. Don’t forget to look for the “Duuo Partner” tag when purchasing!
Front Row Insurance
Website - (604) 684-3456 (Vancouver branch)
Get a quote online or speak to them in the office.
PAL Insurance Brokers
Website - 1-800-265-8098 ext: 221
Choose a policy online or call.
Province of BC
Explanation and posting of alcohol prices and links liquor-licences-permits/applying-for-a-liquor-licence-or-permit/special-event-liquor-permit
Website
BC Liquor Stores Special Events Permits
Requirements and application
Website
Highly Rated
Testimonials
“Thank you for the beautiful venue. It truly allowed us to have the wedding we always dreamed of. Your hopsitality was amazing, and we are so grateful for allowing us to transform this already amazing venue into a fairytale. The day was absolutely perfect and came together in a way that it ended up being even more than we could have imagined.”
- Stephanie & Reece
“We were delighted to have our wedding at Empress Acres and will be more than happy to work along side Marlene and Peter again in the future.”
- Audrey & Aurelien
"Andrew and I recently had our wedding at Empress Acres. We called Marlene in hopes we could book the venue on a very short notice. Marlene was super understanding and accommodating and worked with us to make sure we could have our big day. The venue is amazing and I would highly recommend to anyone."
- Jennelle & Andrew
"This venue is gorgeous! It has everything you could need for your ceremony and reception. Marlene was so easy to work with and was incredibly accommodating to anything you may need. She does everything she can to make your day so special!"
- Carissa S.
"We booked Empress Acres for our wedding because it truly ticked all of our boxes. It is the perfect combination of indoor and outdoor. Marlene and her husband were so welcoming, and they were truly invested in our day with us. We had a guest list of 75 and there was ample space in the barn for the reception.
There are so many locations on the property to choose from for the ceremony and all are so beautiful. They have clean washrooms on site that are also wheelchair accessible. We were able to visit the location multiple times to do walk-throughs to get everything just right. There is so much natural beauty around but it is also the perfect blank slate to really make it your own.
We got so many lovely photos. Our day truly would not have been the same without this venue, it made our dream a reality. Thank you."
- Stephanie and Reece
Empress Acres Farm
2974 Haslam Road, Nanaimo, BC V9X 1T1, Canada
Where We Are
Finding The Farm
Conveniently located minutes off Highway #1 on Vancouver Island. This quiet, 69-acre farm is six-minutes to the Nanaimo Airport, 13 minutes to the Duke Point Ferry, 19 min. to Departure/Horseshoe Bay ferries, and 16 min. drive to Harbour Air (water airport travelling from Nanaimo to Vancouver, Victoria, and seven other destinations).
Coming from the south, Empress Acres is only five minutes off the #1 highway after the Nanaimo Airport, on the Haslam Road exit. The length of the property runs east to west. Beautiful scenic mountain views are to the south and southwest.
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Vancouver Island, BC, Canada
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