Artist Alexandra Pelligrino of Cake Opera Co. is known for her breathtaking statement pieces of immaculate detail and extreme artistic quality. Inspired by porcelain and embroidery, she presented a series of cakes and desserts that combined the romantic aura and oriental motifs of vintage and modern Chinese fashion.
Read MoreIn the Queen’s Park Ballroom, Stemz Event Design & Florals created a modern nod to the Lam Tsuen wishing trees, blossoming with fuschia magnolias, which represent strength and beauty for all occasions.
Read MoreIn the main ballroom, Todd Kjargaard of Jackie O Floral Affairs & Event Design transformed the traditional Chinese Peony Painting into a larger-than-life red carpet wall, all created with flowers.
Read MoreA series of 8 iconic dresses by 3 Canadian designers: Christopher Paunil, Lucian Matis, and Mark Belford.
Read MoreOur contemporary culture likes the sleekness of black and the pureness of white. Yet in traditional Chinese culture, white and black are not auspicious colours compared to the likes of red, green, and gold. How can event hosts in 2017 make use of these classic colours of Western society and make it relevant, meaningful and appropriate for a modern celebration that brings together the East and the West in perfect balance? In the University Room, Melissa Haggerty of Spectacular Spectacular and Lidia Tacconelli of Fiori Floral created a counter culture masterpiece with blacks, whites, and beautiful jewel tones.
Read MoreInstead of taking a segregated approach to meaning, how can we tie culture and heritage into modern design that takes the ceremony space to a whole new level in modern Chinese culture?
Read MoreComparable to the baptism and christening in religions, the hundredth (100th) day celebration of a baby is significant in the Chinese culture. It is the first time a baby is introduced to his or her family, relatives and close friends, usually hosted at a restaurant with traditional dishes. Cynthia Martyn Events and De Rose Designs transformed the space into a delightful modern interpretation of joyful pink and coral blossoms with classic blue and white porcelain, while Truffle Cake & Pastry added her own stunning touches through her hand painted blue porcelain cakes.
Read MoreAt every Chinese birthday banquet, one important dessert is a mandatory custom: the longevity buns, adorably shaped as peaches. These scrumptious bite-sized baked goods are often filled with lotus paste and sometimes red bean paste for added flavour. Paired with the inspiration of the peach and symbolism of longevity, and a touch of gold,Kim Miyama Events and Marta Urbanowicz of Artam Design Inc. created a contemporary aesthetic to transform old traditions into a fantastic display of design and culture.
Read MoreWe appreciate the wonderful support for the inaugural Fête Chinoise.
Read MoreWe invited top designers in Toronto to get creative and transform the entire third floor of the Shangri-La Hotel, Toronto into delightful galleries and art spaces inspired by culture and meaning.
Read MoreCaspar Haydar displayed a beautiful collection of Vera Wang split between white and red to welcome guests as they entered the exhibit.
Read MoreTea culture is generally defined by the way tea is made and consumed, how people interact with tea, the style and aesthetics surrounding drinking tea, and by learning about its cultural roots. The Tea Room provided a poignant experience of a traditional Chinese Tea ceremony found in weddings, presented by Spectacular Spectacular and Fiori Floral, and their team. They created an innovative floral presentation combining bright corals and pinks with vibrant blue hues.
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