WEDDINGS BY COSTCO
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For more information about
Costco wedding
options, visit
Costco.ca/
weddings.html
The warehouse carries vegetable trays
and bite-sized appetizers, plus tableware,
utensils, napkins and folding tables.
Costco members Jeff Noble and his
wife, Kristin, joke that their entire wedding
came from Costco.
“We held our ceremony at the
Royal Botanical Gardens in Burlington,
Ontario, and the reception at our house in
Lancaster. All the non-alcoholic beverages
and food—appetizers, sandwiches, cheese,
vegetables, shrimp—were from Costco,
which helped us keep our wedding budget
in check,” says Jeff.
Costco member Jordan Tucker, owner
of Jasper Event Management in Alberta,
has worked with couples who have purchased food and drink supplies for
wedding-related events from Costco.
“Every couple wants to get the most
for their budget, and we’ve suggested
purchasing items in bulk, including bottled
water, LED candles, wineglasses, fruit platters, scones and juices. These are easy ways
to welcome guests,” he says, adding that
Alberta and Quebec warehouses
feature a selection of wine and beer.
Create a festive vibe with fresh flowers
Costco’s wedding floral packages include
the bride’s and bridesmaids’ bouquets,
corsages for the moms and boutonnieres
for the groom and groomsmen—all at
unbeatable prices, says lawn and garden
buyer Chris Sorgard.
“The biggest advantage of buying flowers at Costco is value and convenience;
we have a variety of flowers both in the
warehouses and at Costco.ca—where we
have Canada-wide delivery,” says Sorgard.
Members should order flowers to arrive
three days before the event, so they have
time to hydrate and look their best. At the
warehouse level, members get expert
assistance from flower cooler employees
to put together a special order. Or preorder fresh-cut flowers and greenery to
make your own bouquets and arrangements—at a fraction of the cost a florist
would charge, Chadee suggests.
“We’ve purchased bulk florals like roses
or gerbera daisies in specific colour combinations,” she says. “All you need is space in
the fridge and an ability to strip and trim
flowers, and you’re good to go.”
Costco member Juliya Brodin and her
bridesmaids went the DIY route for her
wedding in Kelowna, British Columbia.
“We made the bouquets, boutonnieres
and arrangements ourselves with Costco
flowers; warehouse staff guided us
toward flowers that would be in season,”
says Brodin.
“They turned out beautifully, and it
was a great activity for my friends and I to
enjoy together.”
Chadee suggests choosing one type of
flower, then adding baby’s breath or greenery for a fuller look. Finish by wrapping
stems in coloured floral tape or ribbon, or
place flowers in a beautiful vase.
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