7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
We're so excited you're here! Come join us for a very casual get-together at Swans! We have a group reso under Mallory&Gordon and there will be live music to enjoy. The pub is a 10 minute walk to the Empress and right downtown incase you’d like to continue the night elsewhere afterwards.
10:00 am
Mallory and her bridesmaids will be enjoying some pampering at the Empress Spa the morning before the big day. Ladies - if you'd like to join us please contact Mallory or book at the spa directly mentioning the wedding (as they are giving our group 10% off any services). Men - Gordon will be doing something with the guys so... ask him! (tentatively going sailing)
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
A grand tradition for over a century, the world-renowned Fairmont Empress has served England’s most beloved ritual of afternoon tea to famed royalty, celebrities and dignitaries alike - this afternoon they've blocked off a portion of the restaurant just for us! Prices are 89 per adult and 45 per child Book your reso here:
5:00 pm
We're hosting a group carriage tour! Come join us for a fun horse-drawn carriage experience that is a charming, romantic, personalized, and a classically relaxing way for sightseeing Victoria. We'll be meeting out front of the Empress.
12:00 am - 2:00 am
You can keep your wedding garb on, or not, up to you.
After the wedding, the shuttles will bring everyone back to the Empress. If you don't go to bed, please go to the Q Bar at the Empress where we will continue the festivities!
Sun, Aug 14, 2022, 3:00 pm - Mon, Aug 15, 2022, 12:00 am
Black Tie Attire
A shuttle will leave from the front of the Empress at 2:00pm. A cocktail reception then dinner, drinks and dancing to follow our ceremony!
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
A final gathering and goodbye before we all head home. We are working on organizing a special bunch show at one of our favourite local haunts as our very last hoorah of the weekend - details will be sent out once confirmed!