Vancouver shops for wedding decorations and accessories
Let’s face it, weddings are expensive. Once you’ve paid for the dress, the photographer and the bar tab, you might not have a lot of cash left over for decorative mason jars and chalkboard signs. If you’re planning a Pinterest-inspired big day on a budget, check out these Vancouver shops for DIY wedding decor and accessories. [Photo credit: iStock.com/ Lisa Thornberg]
Whiskey & Cake
623 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC V5T 3K5Known for her beloved fashion boutique Barefoot Contessa, Eva De Viveiros recently launched a new home and gift shop at Kingsway and Fraser. This beautifully curated boutique boasts an enchanting mix of both new and vintage treasures – achieving that perfect sense of on-trend nostalgia. Whitewashed antlers, battered vintage suitcases, pretty floral teacups and many more accent items would help set the stage for a dreamy rustic-chic farm wedding. Brides and grooms can also shop here for table numbers, place cards, serving tools, cake stands and all sorts of accessories to help put together a photo-ready tablescape.
The Party Bazaar
1296 Station St, Vancouver, BC V6A 2X3Not just a go-to shop for your Halloween costume, The Party Bazaar is a full-on party supply store that can help take your wedding from basic to BEST DAY EVER. Pick up sparklers for those after-dark group shots, gold foil letter balloons to spell out special messages or initials, and even tiny puppy-sized tuxedos for your four-legged ring bearer. From “Just Married” car signage to photo booth props to flower petal confetti, this one-stop shop has it all – and at very reasonable prices. There’s even bride and groom themed toilet paper for couples with a sense of humour.
Antique Market
1324 Franklin St, Vancouver, BC V5L 1N9Set aside an afternoon to visit this expansive antique market in East Van to source one-of-a-kind items. The sprawling 20,000-square-foot warehouse is a favourite spot among local interior designers, set decorators and restaurants thanks to its wide selection of antiques sourced from around the world. Decorative treasures, textiles, dishware and furnishings – you’ll find everything you could possibly need to pull off that romantic wedding look. Pick up wrought iron archways to help create the perfect floral backdrop, antique mirrors for a creative seating plan, and small-scale knickknacks like typewriters or record players to pull together the vintage theme.
Opus Framing & Art Supplies Ltd
1677 2nd Ave W, Vancouver, BC V6J 1H3Local creative types applaud Opus for its high quality art supplies that appeal to professionals and amateurs alike. Many of the creative goods here – art boards, paint, origami paper – would be put to good use by artistically inclined brides and grooms looking to handcraft some wedding day masterpieces. Metallic glazes and sprays can turn basic Ikea lanterns into glittering centrepieces, while children’s easels could be used for chalkboard menu signs and seating plans. And if you’re planning on wowing your guests with beautiful invitation envelopes and place cards, you’d better pick up a calligraphy kit to help with your penmanship.
The Cross Décor & Design
1198 Homer St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2X6It might not be cheap, but my god it’s beautiful. Vancouver decor darlings experience heart palpitations at the mere mention of this gorgeous Yaletown showroom. Shop here for exquisite decorative items such as romantic Florentine serving trays and gold sculptural wreaths that will bring a sense of European opulence to your wedding day. Meanwhile, the stationery section is stocked with party garlands, ornate cake toppers, table numbers, place cards, pastel confetti kits and classic milk glass cake plates. Better yet, sign up for the store’s wedding registry while you’re there and add some items to your wish list.
Past Pieces Event Rentals
2-5684 Landmark Way, Surrey, BC V3S 7H1Those who can’t do, rent. If you’ve run out of time or simply can’t be bothered spray-painting a dozen wire birdcages, Past Pieces will save your big day. This event rental company offers an impressive inventory of decorative accessories large and small, as well as furniture, backdrops and tableware. Rose gold votive candle holders, plush tufted couches, mercury glass jars, white-washed vanities, typewriters and pretty tiered cupcake platters are just the sort of eye-catching extras that’ll help bring your Pinterest vision board to life. Check out the Past Pieces website for real life wedding inspiration and to learn more about the various rental options available.
Michaels
1022 Alberni St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A3Michaels is a DIY destination for scrapbook enthusiasts, jewellery makers and hobbyists of all sorts, and it’s also a great spot to pick up crafting supplies for your wedding day. Offering a wide selection of celebration-worthy decor, the Alberni Street shop carries wedding favours, burlap table runners, bridal banners, candle holders, place cards, chair signs, artificial flowers, guest books and so much more. So plan a craft night with your bridesmaids and put them to work sewing, gluing and assembling all those last-minute accessories.
Dressew Supply Ltd
337 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC V6B 1H6You could literally build your wedding from the ground up (well, almost) with supplies from this discount sewing superstore in Gastown. Much more than just a fabric emporium, this Vancouver institution has been helping ambitious crafters stitch, sew, bedazzle and bring their creative projects to life for years. Flex your imagination and find all the materials you need to fashion lace-trimmed table runners, striking ceremony backdrops, silly photo booth props and costumes, and even your own bridal gown or veil. The two-storey space is jam-packed with textile treasures and bits and bobs; just wander the aisles to get inspired.
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