Our Preferred Vendors
Hii!
If you're reading this, chances are you just said yes, showed off that sparkly blinding ring to your family, and now you're staring at a very long to-do list (or maybe not even a list yet!).
We know how overwhelming wedding planning can feel in those early days, so take a deep breath because this blog post will help!
Over the years, we've had the privilege of working alongside some truly incredible wedding professionals, the kind of people who don't just show up and do their job, but who genuinely care about making your day seamless, beautiful and authentic.
We will continue to update and share our favorite vendors here, people who we know will take amazing care of you.
Think of this as your starting point to the world of wedding vendor research!
Wedding Officiants
Reverend Ceres Lee, an ordained spiritual minister and Certified Life-Cycle Celebrant®, specializes in heartfelt ceremonies including weddings, elopements, and vow renewals. She welcomes all couples, ensuring a meaningful and inclusive ceremony.
We’ve had the pleasure of working with her and she is not only professional and organized but really takes the time to ask questions, incorporate your love story and details to personalize your ceremony. It also really helps that she is bilingual as well! Her testimonials sing her praises and we couldn’t agree more. We really whole-heartedly recommend Ceres!
Photography by Asteria Films
Weddings with Mitch
Mitch is a seasoned wedding officiant who has been in the industry since 2008. He was ordained as a minister in 1981 and served in the Vancouver area for 25 years.
On his website, it says that he is the man with the golden voice, but it’s also his presence that is so charismatic, engaging and special. You can really be rest assured that he’ll help walk you through the ceremony process from start to finish, so that you can be present and soak in the moment!
Photography by Asteria Films
Vancity Officiant
You’ll be able to see his appearance in V & R’s wedding feature film at around the 2:52 mark (click the video thumbnail below to play)!
Videography by Asteria Films
Makeup Artists & Hair Stylists
Momo Liu ( Instagram: momo_makeupartist ) is a Vancouver-based professional makeup and hair artist known for her timeless, natural-glam aesthetic. With years of experience in bridal beauty, Momo specializes in creating looks that enhance each bride’s unique features while ensuring long-lasting radiance throughout the day. Her calm, detail-oriented approach and deep understanding of diverse skin tones make her a trusted choice among brides and wedding vendors alike. Beyond artistry, Momo’s mission is to help every client feel confident, elegant, and authentically beautiful.
Signature Style: Natural glow, elegant glam, effortless beauty Based in Vancouver | Available for local & destination weddings
Lilian Zhang (Instagram: lilianartistry ) is a professional makeup artist and hairstylist based in Vancouver with over 6 years of experience. She specializes in Korean-style and Thai-style bridal makeup, and has been the official makeup artist for the Miss Chinese Vancouver Pageant since 2021. Lilian has also worked with celebrities and artists, further showcasing her versatility and artistry. Lilian is passionate about creating elegant, natural, and timeless looks that highlight each client’s unique beauty.
Best Wedding DJ Recommendation
Jason of Request DJ Services ( Instagram: requestdjservices ) really sets the tone for unforgettable events! His team blends music, energy, and atmosphere to keeping the dance floor moving and the energy flowing (even when it’s past your normal bedtime)!
They really take things to the next level with customizable lighting, cold spark effects, and professional content creation or photo booths that also help to capture your event in a fun way. From intimate to large-scale events, Jason really brings the creativity to make sure no two celebrations are ever the same.
And that’s our list for now!
Do you have a favourite vendor you’d like to share? DM us on IG at @hello.asteria!
Cheers,
Tiana
