Meet Your Exhibitors
Exhibitors from our first wedding fair in 2010 are listed below.
Effective September 1, 2010 exhibitor applications will be accepted.
Contact info@thegrassrootsweddingfair.com to receive the application package.
The Grassroots Wedding Fair is the inspiration of Shona Dion, owner and photographer of sweet earth photographics.
sweet earth photographics is the main sponsor of The Grassroots Wedding Fair.
Green Chair™ Events Inc. is a company dedicated to educating people about sustainable events. We lead the way in innovation when it comes to recycling, reducing, reusing and being creative with resources. We aspire for an affordable, sustainable celebration of events in a tough economy.
**Not only is Green Chair Events an exhibitor at our event, they are working closely with The Grassroots Wedding Fair to ensure that our event is as green as it can be. Green Chair will be auditing our event to create a baseline for future events of this kind.
April Lacheur is an acrylic artist from Vancouver Island known for her unique and bold paintings. She sells originals, commissions and gift certificates that make unique gifts and offers a way to support local art and bussiness. April looks forward to displaying her work at the show.
Fancy Ink is a boutique wedding invitation and custom card company that creates fresh and beautiful one of a kind designs. Run by Alizeh Fancy, she believes in providing a high level of customer care so that you feel completely taken care of.
Her "Print&Post" Line features a collection of gorgeous and well priced preprinted cards that you can customize yourself, perfect for smaller weddings or for time sensitive events. If nothing seems to fit your vision or budget, don't lose hope. Creating something different and unique at a price you can live with is what Fancy Ink specializes in.
Providing eco sustainable floral decor to Vancouver and the entire lower mainland. We use Flowers that are Organic, Local, Fair Trade and Veriflora™ Certified in our Arrangements. Our design approach is contemporary and eclectic. Creating arrangements that reflect your personal aesthetic is what we do best.
In addition to flowers we offer wedding favors including Organic & Heirloom Seed Packets, Organic Herb Plants and Seedling Trees. We also supply DIY packaging supplies made from recycled and compostable materials.
Everything we offer is rooted in the idea that there is a gentle way to have what pleases us.
eikcam is a vancouver based arts studio created by artist and designer, Grace Lee.
Her ceramic jewelry and tableware collections are created in her little studio in East Vancouver. Most of her pieces are influenced by her love of the old and antiqued. She also has a small collection of photography which she captures with a vintage camera.
http://eikcam.blogspot.com/
The new green wedding is smart, stylish and fun. Brilliant Eco Events will help you plan the dazzling day you dream of while keeping sustainability in mind. So get ready to pop open your champagne because you have a lot to celebrate. Friends, family, and the Earth.
Patty Nayel is a recent convert to eco living. Her commitment and passion is reflected in her eco bridal line, Pure Magnolia , with striking designs, and innovative eco business concepts. She strives to help others to make lifestyle choices that will promote sustainable living and support the Canadian fashion industry.
Patty began to create eco gowns while finishing her degree in Fashion Design at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. She focuses on bridal because she feels that she can fully explore her creativity, and challenge her technical skills by creating eco friendly gowns that are everything that a bride wants. Patty Nayel desires to help couples with eco lifestyles to have their dream wedding without compromising their values.
Zen Living in a Pastoral Setting
As a luxurious eco-friendly retreat, Jupiter Ranch offers a romantic getaway on Gabriola Island. This B&B offers a gourmet breakfast in an idealic setting.
It sits, facing the sea, with a wall of windows to gaze out from. "A far out place to stay" are words that invite the extraordinary.
Jupiter Ranch is also part of a larger artistic community that thrives on Gabriola Island.
As a honeymoon destination Jupiter Ranch offers the perfect package.
su foster has been designing and making jewellery since graduating from Kootenay School of the Arts in May of 2002. From that time, she has developed her own style, and has embraced her tendency towards teeny tiny repetative tasks. su works mostly in limited production and one of a kind. su lives and works in Vancouver bc.
In the past few years greysquare photographics has completely switched to digital photography. This was a conscious effort to leave a lasting impression on their clients but not the planet. By eliminating all the harmful chemistry to develop film greysquare photographics is able to take more photographs without all the negative effects on the planet.
Resurrecting the Fashion Wasteland
Dahlia Drive, the clothing line by Vancouver artist and designer, Wendy Van Riesen, is a hybrid of two distinct types of work. "I believe it blurs the line between fashion/clothing and sculpture". This wearable art consists of second-hand recycled garments, largely women’s silk slips and undergarments that are then dyed and silk-screened.
Wendy makes custom bridal pieces for both brides and grooms.
Simple, natural and delicious is what we are all about at Sweet Naturally Bakery. We use the best and most natural ingredients and turn them into delicious sweet treats! At Sweet Naturally, we source our ingredients from local farmers, mills and businesses and our ingredients are, whenever possible, organic, natural and sustainably produced. We bake with 100% compostable baking papers and package our goods with environmentally friendly materials to make sure our sweet creations create the least amount of negative impact on our environment.
It all really started when my dream to own a vineyard finally came true. Vinicula Vineyard, 5 acres of grapes overlooking Lake Okanagan, included 40 fruit trees ripening all at once. So I started making jams and giving them to friends and family. Years of attending cooking seminars with one of Vancouver's finest chefs, inspired me to use virtually only seasonal, regional and organic products.
A lifelong passion for good food and wine inspires me to be constantly creating new and unique preserves.
My commitment is to provide you with healthy, local gourmet products that have a minimal impact on the environment.
Locally made handdipped beeswax candles. Our candles are pure 100% beeswax with no artificial scents, dyes, chemicals or mixes of other waxes. Our wick is 100% cotton and is dipped only in beeswax, not parafin.
We support our Local Arts Council, Farmer's Market, Garden Club and charities. We produce less than a 5 gallon bucket of garbage per year. We work hard at achieving this goal.
ecocessories™ is an eco-jewelry design company that features sterling silver & recycled bead jewelry created by artist, Jessica Reiss. Recycled beads are sourced from ecocessories™ jewelry recycling service, which accepts any old, broken, or unwanted jewelry for recycling. With an inventory of 1000s of recycled beads, a set of eco-friendly jewelry can be custom designed as gifts for your bridal party, mother-of-the-bride, or mother-of-the-groom. There are gifts for the men too, with a selection of eco-friendly cufflinks made using vintage silver coins, or recycled components to suit your groom and groomsmen.
Clover Earthkind Salon
Clover- earthkind salon is one of the first environmentally focused salons in the city. From construction to everyday operations we attempt to be as 'green' as is possible in our industry.
Besides our commitment to cruelty free products and the environment, we have a great team of talented stylists for your hair's every desire. Clover's hairstylists have a minimum of ten years experience and a thirst for education and knowledge, keeping them on the cutting edge. We offer wild-crafted organic styling and care products, and other hair care made by environmentally responsible companies. We have an in house makeup artist using natural products to enhance and design your look, as well as vegetable dye to tint your lashes. For your colour needs we have ammonia free permanent colour and vegetable based colour stains. For cuts and styles we have great hairdressers, and that's all you need.
Clover- earthkind salon is one of the first environmentally focused salons in the city. From construction to everyday operations we attempt to be as 'green' as is possible in our industry.
Besides our commitment to cruelty free products and the environment, we have a great team of talented stylists for your hair's every desire. Clover's hairstylists have a minimum of ten years experience and a thirst for education and knowledge, keeping them on the cutting edge. We offer wild-crafted organic styling and care products, and other hair care made by environmentally responsible companies. We have an in house makeup artist using natural products to enhance and design your look, as well as vegetable dye to tint your lashes. For your colour needs we have ammonia free permanent colour and vegetable based colour stains. For cuts and styles we have great hairdressers, and that's all you need.
Patsy Kay Kolesar is a local Vancouver Jewelry Designer. She was an award-winning graduate from Vancouver Community College's Jewelry Art and Design program in 2007. Patsy’s one of a kind pieces have been chosen for national exhibitions in Toronto’s Zilberschmuck Jewellery Art Gallery and Calgary’s Influx Jewellery Gallery.
Patsy Kay Kolesar Design specializes in one of a kind jewelry, perfect for a bride who wants something different. Each piece is hand crafted by Patsy in her studio. She is able to customize the colour and pattern in each of the designs to create a piece that truly represents who you are.
JustCatering and JustPotters are some of the innovative social enterprises of JustWork Economic Initiative. We employ individuals with barriers to traditional employment. We assist those facing hysical disabilities, mental illness, homelessness and addictions; we also work with refugee claimants and low-income single parents.
Preparing wholesome dishes for special event catering breeds joy to those who are in the kitchen. Creating beautiful handmade pottery in our studio gives us all a sense of accomplishment, dignity and a boost to our self esteem.
For more details on our organization please see our profile section or
visit: www.justwork.ca
The company uses green & sustainable business practices, some of these methods involve using 100% natural and organic ingredients, minimalism in our packaging and using recycled paper wherever possible in its labels and in our office & a focus on local distribution.
Mineraleyez Cosmetics is a proud to be Canadian company, with cool Canadian culture Names like; Havin’ Nunavut, Nice to wheat ‘ya, B.C green & Chocolate Moose. The line is formulated from 100% highest quality pure minerals that are inorganic making then incapable of harboring bacteria, which gives them an indefinite shelf life. Only natural preservatives such as Vitamin E & Potassium Sorbate are used in our wet formulations.
She to Shic is Vancouver's first organic and eco friendly boutique beauty lounge. Our space is designed to host large parties "where beauty meets convenience...naturally". We offer services such as manicures, pedicures, eyelash extensions, hair blow out, and threading.
Allevia provides effective and convenient on-site chair massages to promote maximum relaxation within a very short period of time. Focused on high-tension areas such as the back, neck and shoulders, you will feel relaxed, clear-headed and more mindful. Let us help you feel your best so that you can enjoy every moment of your special day.
Our flexible on-site service can be seamlessly incorporated into many different occasions throughout your celebration: Wedding showers, Stag/Staggette, the Wedding Day, or at the gift-opening or post-wedding reception.
Something Green strives to offer a wide range of card designs that will appeal to every bride and groom, while providing trendy and stylish designs. Our cards are designed to minimize their impact on the environment using 100% recycled paper and organic inks.
At Something Green we believe saving the environment means more than simply using recycled paper and organic inks. Being an environmentally responsible company means being environmentally responsible individuals. By educating ourselves on how to be green, volunteering at green events, and using eco-friendly products, we’re building awareness about our world.
Environmental Youth Alliance
Located in the Cottonwood Community Garden, EYA's Youth Garden provides an important green space in a densely populated area of the city where few local youth have access to the natural environment. For over ten years EYA has worked alongside community mentors, training young people in organic food production, seed saving, and plant propagation as a means to self sufficiency and career development in the environmental sector. The Youth Garden is a true opportunity for youth to gain meaningful employment experience and steward the land, building community along the way.
Located in the Cottonwood Community Garden, EYA's Youth Garden provides an important green space in a densely populated area of the city where few local youth have access to the natural environment. For over ten years EYA has worked alongside community mentors, training young people in organic food production, seed saving, and plant propagation as a means to self sufficiency and career development in the environmental sector. The Youth Garden is a true opportunity for youth to gain meaningful employment experience and steward the land, building community along the way.
Green Wedding Donations instead of Gifts:
As a couple you may want to have friends and family donate to a non-profit society instead of buying gifts for you. The Wilderness Committee is a non profit society works to save wild places and wild life and you can set up an account to have your guests make a tax deductible donation to us and they will receive a special certificate in their name.
We can also pre print your wedding invitations on environmentally friendly greeting cards and make a display card for your wedding. Please contact Sue Fox at 604-683-8220 for more information.
SleepySheep.ca manufactures all of our organic and natural wool
bedding in North Vancouver. Our luxurious wool bedding includes:
duvets, overlays, pillows, and mattresses in all sizes.
Saul Good Gift Co. is a Vancouver based corporate gift basket business that specializes in building relationships through customized gifts that say more than 'thank you'.
All of our products and packaging have a story about all the things that are good, good for health, good for community and good for the environment. From locally made fair trade organic chocolate truffles to hand made wooden items made by women learning carpentry skills in the Downtown Eastside, we help you source the best quality values based gifts possible. Sustainable wedding favours for your special day. Giving has never been so good!
Caroline Calvert presents an eco-friendly alternative to bridal design. The gowns are hand crafted with love in Vancouver BC. Caroline uses sustainable fabrics and strives to apply green and socially responsible principles to all aspects of her life and business. Her designs are elegant, beautiful, luxurious and Green!
Creating a collection that is eco-friendly without sacrificing style or exquisiteness.
The “eco-couture” collection includes designs that use 100% eco-friendly fabrics and trims. Caroline believes that creating a sustainable dress is not limiting and has endless potential. Design options that are convertible and can be worn again for brides who want that extra greenness in their dress.
She has boundless creative energy and enthusiasm for bringing an eco-friendly option to the modern bride.
She hopes to reduce the carbon footprint on the world one bride at a time.
1 Planet Catering
OnePlanet Catering has made it it’s purpose to contribute to well being and awareness. It starts with the recognition that we are all one, living on one planet and that we as individuals are 100% responsibility for our actions, which impact the beings and matters that make up our environment.
OnePlanet Catering has made it it’s purpose to contribute to well being and awareness. It starts with the recognition that we are all one, living on one planet and that we as individuals are 100% responsibility for our actions, which impact the beings and matters that make up our environment.
Green Planet Parties is the natural choice for brides looking for earth-friendly tableware for their wedding day, rehearsal dinner and other events. Let your table be as unique and beautiful as your wedding day, with our collection of naturally collected and made Earthen Palm leaf plates and bowls, and Apsenware reclaimed wooden cutlery. Complete your table setting with give-aways that celebrate love by planting a tree or growing flowers. These special, green touches will be noticed, appreciated, and the buzz of your special day.
Contact info@greenplanetparties.com to inquire about special rates for weddings.
Our knowledgeable and experienced floral experts will prepare flowers for any occasion and any budget.
We have a selection of basic wedding packages but we are known for creating floral design that is specifically suited to your needs.
From 100% recycled glass vases to offering seasonal flowers, you can buy with confidence knowing that our products are sourced in the most earth-friendly way possible, with a commitment to local farmers. We compost and recycle all our waste in house.
The majority of the flowers that we carry are locally grown in BC. To complement BC grown we also carry Fair Trade, Flore Verde and Rainforest alliance Certified flowers to guarantee that whatever flowers you desire to make your day unforgettable they will also come with the knowledge that you supported a “greener” and socially responsible choice.
Tricia Sedgwick is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist with a background in Environmental Studies. She spearheaded “The World in a Garden”, an Urban Agriculture Project designed to enable youth and community to experience the cultural, nutritional and environmental benefits of local, organic food systems from seed to table.
Tricia is also the founder of ‘Seeds of Plenty’, an organic, sprouted flour, baked goods company which offers artisan cookies and ethical gift baskets.
Seeds of Plenty is built on ethical business practices and a fundraising model that gives back to edible garden projects across the globe. Tricia also coordinates local farm & food tours in BC, educating people on food security issues while enjoying the many pleasures of home grown food.
Fresh Fix Catering
At Fresh Fix Catering, we are dedicated to providing quality, fresh, and natural ingredients for every event in Vancouver and the lower Mainland.
We cater weddings, birthdays, retirements, baby showers, office parties, family reunions and more ...come and check us out.
At Fresh Fix Catering, we are dedicated to providing quality, fresh, and natural ingredients for every event in Vancouver and the lower Mainland.
We cater weddings, birthdays, retirements, baby showers, office parties, family reunions and more ...come and check us out.
Millennia Music Services
Greg Cairns, owner operator of Millennia Music Services (1999), is a guitarist/vocalist with over twenty-five years of professional experience, and has been providing live music and DJ services for weddings and parties of all sorts for over ten years. He has also been an avid proponent for environmental issues since his graduation from Environmental Chemistry at BCIT in 1992. He is available for any function as a DJ, a solo performer, or with his classic rock band, Meaty Fontana.
Feel free to contact him with any questions you have on how to have a more sustainable wedding.
Greg Cairns, owner operator of Millennia Music Services (1999), is a guitarist/vocalist with over twenty-five years of professional experience, and has been providing live music and DJ services for weddings and parties of all sorts for over ten years. He has also been an avid proponent for environmental issues since his graduation from Environmental Chemistry at BCIT in 1992. He is available for any function as a DJ, a solo performer, or with his classic rock band, Meaty Fontana.
Feel free to contact him with any questions you have on how to have a more sustainable wedding.
Howard Abel
Guitarist Howard Abel is a Vancouver, BC native who began his music studies at the age of twelve, debuting professionally by age seventeen, and furthering his musical education at Capilano University.
In Vancouver, he is the principal guitarist for several jazz and pop ensembles. Besides his public performances, he is also an in-demand solo guitarist for private and corporate events - specializing in jazz, classical and Latin styles
Guitarist Howard Abel is a Vancouver, BC native who began his music studies at the age of twelve, debuting professionally by age seventeen, and furthering his musical education at Capilano University.
In Vancouver, he is the principal guitarist for several jazz and pop ensembles. Besides his public performances, he is also an in-demand solo guitarist for private and corporate events - specializing in jazz, classical and Latin styles
Masters of the Flamenco and Latin-American music, their music fusion results in amazing masterpieces of sound and improvisation.
Originally from Bulgaria and Spain, well-known in the Flamenco and Latin circles of Greater Vancouver, the duo has performed at many venues and private parties and provided musical accompaniment for a number of flamenco dance companies, singers and dancers.
Their repertoire includes their own arrangements of traditional flamenco, classical, jazz and latin-American music.
Allison Berry
Allison shares rich, warm vocals as she sings ballads that touch the heart.
Contact Allison at (604) 736-2444
Allison shares rich, warm vocals as she sings ballads that touch the heart.
Contact Allison at (604) 736-2444
James Hamilton
James Hamilton 604 617 6790
James Hamilton 604 617 6790
Love Monkey
Love Monkey will have special wooden couples' kits for sale through sweet earth photographics.
Love Monkey will have special wooden couples' kits for sale through sweet earth photographics.