Sooke Fine Arts

Visit the 2009 Sooke Fine Arts show and sale, July 25 - Aug 3 at the Sooke Seaparc Leisure Complex, 2168 Phillips Road, Sooke, BC
www.sookefinearts.com

Wedding July 18

more pics of the fabulous wedding

Wedding Bliss

At 3:00 pm this afternoon two very in love people said "I do" and became life partners. An absolutely beautiful ceremony. The back drop for the wedding was the Strait of Juan de Fuca, with the blue sparkling sea and the Olympic Mountains peeking throught the light cloud cover.

Fifty five of their friends and family came to celebrate and support the happy couple. A warm summer breeze brought a fresh feeling to the ceremony. Friends as far away as Australia attended the event.

There were several tears in the house as the couple said I do, and sealed the deal with a kiss, and then another cheers from the guests encouraged more kisses. Delicious plates of appies were brough out for all to enjoy.

The couple rode away on a motorcycle with side car, down Horne Road. (oops helmets) but looked great doing so. A celebration into the evening. So nice to see two people so much in love!

Pictures to follow......(uploading now)

Philharmonic Fling

July 19 Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra - "The Philharmonic Fling!"Ed Macgregor Park The Sooke Philharmonic Orchestra will be performing the 8th annual Philharmonic "Fling!", an open air pops concert in a park by the sea in Sooke. 2:30 PM. The gates open at 1 PM to allow everyone to stake out their favourite spot (bring a blanket or lawn chairs), and perhaps enjoy a picnic, either bring your own or enjoy the on site concession. Under the baton of conductor Christopher Taber, soloists are Merrie Klazek, trumpet, and Julian Vitek, violin. The theme of this year's Fling is "Fanfares and Gypsies". The afternoon will also include an appearance by The Sooke Pipes and Drums under Pipe Major Angus Stanfield. Admission to the concert is FREE, the Sooke Philharmonic's recession fighter! The concert is sponsored in part by Butler Brothers Supplies Ltd., the Don Chrysler Memorial Fund, and the Egon Baumann Music Foundation. Ed Macgregor Park, 6751 West Coast Rd (just west of Otter Point Rd). Rain venue: Sooke Community Hall. Info: 250-642-2849.

Sooke Pot Holes

When looking for an activity to do in Sooke, check out the Sooke Potholes.

Sooke Potholes Provincial Park
The Sooke Potholes are freshwater pools eroded into the limestone path of the Sooke River, which downstream, feeds into the Sooke Basin. The polished rock pools of the Sooke Potholes provide a popular swimming spot for locals and visitors alike. In autumn, spawning salmon swim upstream through the area.The Sooke Potholes can be found at the end of Sooke River Road, which is just off the main highway (#14) that leads from Victoria to Sooke.

For directions to the Sooke Potholes www.knowyourisland.ca

Sooke Ocean Resort combines Tourism BC Approved Accommodation and Canada Select 4 Star vacation rental for up to fourteen, with fishing charters, B&B, and a most unique restaurant ~ Sushi On The सी

Sooke Ocean Resort offers an ocean front Luxury Vacation Rental home in Sooke BC on the west coast of Vancouver Island.
Our vacation rental home is ideal for small intimate weddings, family reunions, class reunions, corporate retreats, fishing charter parties, romantic getaways and more!
Sooke Ocean Resort ~ where memories are made to last!

Exchange Vows by the sea, overlooking the Juan de Fuca Strait and the Olympic Mountains। Join up to 50 guests for your special event in our beautifully landscaped garden or closer to the water on our wharf। On site catering, wedding planning and more right at your finger tips. Let Sooke Ocean Resort plan your perfect day!

Weddings at Sooke Ocean Resort Go Green

An "Eco" or "Green" Wedding is a wedding that considers the environmental and social impacts of the event.  This includes everything from the invitations, to catering, honeymoon and travel.  Listed below are some suggestions to consider when considering an "Eco Wedding". .    

1. Location:  Choose a location where the majority of your guests won’t have to travel too far.  Make sure that the location you choose has recycling and compost systems in place.  Yes, Ralph has this one down!   

2.    Invitations:  Create a simple website and an inline invitation.  Create a blog or Twitter Account.  Still feel the need for a paper invite?  Choose recycled paper and make smaller invites and reply cards.

3.    Caterer:  Go organic!  Choose a local caterer and one who uses local in season produce and local seafoods/meats.   Sooke Ocean Resort can assist you with one!  We have an in house chef who can create some amazing meals.

4.    Clothing:  “Eco” doesn’t have to be frumpy.  There are lots of amazing designers using eco-fabrics for both men and women.  Check into local taylors who knows, your dress of your dreams might be waiting for you!  A Toronto Designer Margaret MacLeod  http://www.margaretmacleod.com/ offers dresses made of organic, sustaniable and recycled fabrics

5.    Flowers:  Choose a local florist who can provide you with organic and in season flowers. We know of a great one just up the street from us.

6.    Gifts:  Think about whether or not you really need a gift registry and if you do, how about a green gift registry.  Or better yet, have your guests make you something special instead of purchased gifts or make the gift giving optional.

7.    The Rings:  There are many options now available for recycled and fair trade jewelry that you can choose from.   Be “eco” and stylish! Locally, check out Jake Grant