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Favourite Vancouver Wedding Reception Venues – Kirin Restaurant, New Westminster

Laura — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 08:29:07 +0000

Kirin Restaurant, New Westminster – This is the newest location in the Kirin restaurant chain, and it is truly spectacular! The decor throughout this restaurant is modern and funky, yet still very Asian in colour and design. The main dining room has a very high ceiling, which is adorned with it’s own swirly architecture. Outside, the restaurant has it’s own Asian garden, complete with several varieties of bamboo and a water feature. Back inside, the food is fresh and fantastic as is typical with the Kirin chain.

Cheryl and Darren’s Vancouver Wedding – June 28, 2009

Laura — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:36:21 +0000

I was really excited for Cheryl and Darren’s big day – not just because they are an awesome, fun couple (not to mention crazy smart – a doctor and a rocket scientist?!!), but because it was a chance to see a few of our past clients. Cheryl was a bridesmaid in Kathy and Dave’s wedding, which we photographed two years ago, and Dave and Kathy were the MC’s at Stephanie and Mike’s wedding, which we photographed last year. It was so neat to see them all again, along with many other familiar faces. Onto Cheryl and Darren’s wedding – the day started with some “groom games”, a fun tradition where the bridesmaids make the groom and groomsman perform various, uh, “tasks” before the groom can see the bride. As you can see from the photo below, Darren is valiantly swinging an orange in a leg of panty hose from his, uh, midsection in a croquet-game style (let’s just say the rest of the games were equally hilarious!) The ceremony was held at the always magnificent Hycroft Manor, overlooking downtown and just in front of the amazing balcony and pillars that unmistakably characterize the architecture at Hycroft. After the beautiful ceremony we had a quick photo session with the bride and groom around Hycroft, then it was off to Locarno Beach with the very energetic bridal party. After some fun on the beach, we headed to UBC, and followed it up with a short stop in Richmond. Finally, we made our way to the Kirin Restaurant at Starlight. This is the newest restaurant in the Kirin chain, and it did not disappoint – the decor is stunning and modern, complimented by a gorgeous Asian-themed courtyard – and as usual, the food was fresh and delicious! The bridal party had planned some fun games for the evening, particularly a game of Jeopardy! with questions all about the bride (and complete with a bridal party version of Alex Trebek). Cheryl also changed into three different outfits throughout the evening, all very different and fabulous, and finished the evening in a gorgeous magenta gown, dancing the night away with her wonderful new husband, Darren.A little Dave-and-Kathy montage – one from their own wedding, one from Stephanie and Michael’s wedding, and one from Cheryl and Darren’s wedding. Can’t wait to see you both at another one soon!A little Dave-and-Kathy montage – one from their own wedding, one from Stephanie and Michael’s wedding, and one from Cheryl and Darren’s wedding. Can’t wait to see you both at another one soon!

Our Favourite Vancouver Wedding Venues – Kirin Restaurant

Laura — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:00:46 +0000

Kirin Restaurant, Richmond – Chinese cuisine at it’s best! The service, food, and presentation are excellent. The food is fresh, colourful and each dish is presented in a beautiful and appetizing display. As well, the décor of this restaurant is particularly modern, yet still retaining many traditional Chinese elements – perfect for photo opportunities! There are five locations in the Lower Mainland.

Janice and Kurt’s UBC Boathouse and Kirin Wedding

Laura — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 03:18:38 +0000

What a sweet couple and a sweet day! Janice and Kurt are just perfect together – they have this love between them that is quiet but joyful, often communicated in those subtle, “I-think-you’re-wonderful” glances with each other. We had a fabulous time with them and their families and friends, who brought their support and a great feeling of togetherness to the day. After the beautiful ceremony at UBC Boathouse, it was off to various locations around Richmond for the bridal party photo session. They were all quite the troopers, as we dragged them over field, sand, and concrete, all in the name of photography! A tea ceremony was followed by the reception at Kirin Seafood Restaurant in Richmond – I must say that I very much enjoyed the decor in this Kirin, and Janice’s addition of the cute kermit mum centrepieces went brilliantly with the room. The reception was filled with a lot of fun and games, some too saucy to post here! Ever heard of the “Egg Game?” ‘Nuff said! Adding to the entertainment were the guests, who were required to sing a song with the word “love” in it to get the couple to kiss – good times! Thanks to Janice and Kurt for having us document your wonderful day!