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BIO:
My name is Christine
Rock and I'm the Principal Event Planner for VIVA Las Weddings. I began
planning and coordinating special events 15 years ago and launched the opening
of VIVA Las Weddings in 2003 as a full-time professional specializing in wedding
events. My past experience includes event coordination for community
festivals for 20,000 to 40,000 visitors as well as large weddings and corporate
events so rest assured,
your special day is in very capable and experienced hands. Since 2003,
I've had the pleasure of assisting dozens of couples in realizing their wedding
day vision and it's been a very rewarding experience - one that I continue to
enjoy very much. No matter what the logistics are, how many guests attend,
orientation, and/or culture, you can count on your special event being handled
with professionalism, expertise, efficiency, and enthusiasm.
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Our mission
at VIVA Las
Weddings is to provide clients with alternative choices for weddings
that are warm, memorable, unique, and practical, in an affordable,
all-inclusive, pre-packaged format.
General Information:
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For
information on the legal requirements to marry in British Columbia, please
click here.
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"Wedding Day Only" facilitation services are available -
please inquire.
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All packages serve as
guidelines and can be customized to suit - services can be added, deducted, or substituted
and tailored to meet your specific needs.
In most cases, special requests can be
accommodated with advance notice.
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The
Marriage License ($100 fee) and Marriage Commissioner services are included in
wedding package prices. I'll meet
with you in Vancouver to obtain your Marriage License - this always ensures an
in-person meeting prior to your wedding. In addition to your personal
information and picture identification, you'll
need to know the full names (including maiden
names for Mothers) and birthplaces of both sets
of parents.
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Your
Marriage Certificate (issued and certified by British Columbia Vital
Statistics) in long format will be mailed directly to your residence within 6
weeks of your wedding event at no extra cost.
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Final balances are due 30 days
prior to your wedding event.
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Payment Terms and Conditions:
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All prices are in
Canadian dollars. If paying by credit card, your credit card
provider will apply the currency exchange on your credit card statement.
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A $2,000 CAD deposit is required to guarantee our services
except for wedding packages that cost less than $3,000 where a 50% deposit
will be required to guarantee rates, dates, and services.
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Payment
in full must be received 30 days prior to your event.
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Cancellations
may be phoned in however, must also be followed by a signed cancellation
authorization which will be sent to you for your signature and
return.
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35% of
the contract amount is non-refundable. Contract amount completely
non-refundable if cancelled within 30 days of wedding/event.
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Change/revision
fees may apply.
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All
prices are subject to the 12% Harmonized Sales
Tax (HST).
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Tax Rebate Program for
Non-Residents Visiting Canada:
The Canadian government has
implemented a HST rebate program for non-residents who purchase tour
packages. Please see below for how the federal government defines a
"tour package."
Tour package
- A tour package
must be an eligible tour package to qualify for the rebate for tour
packages or short-term accommodation for resale as part of a tour
package. An eligible tour package must include either short-term
and/or camping accommodation in Canada and at least one service.
Examples of services would be transportation services or guide or
interpreter services. In addition, the package must be sold for an
all-inclusive price.
If you don't reside in Canada
and your wedding package includes accommodations with at least one
eligible service, you may qualify for a 50% rebate on the total tax
paid on your wedding package. VIVA Las Weddings will assist you with
the application form.
For the rebate
application form, please visit:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/E/pbg/gf/gst115/gst115-08e.pdf.
For more information
about the GST/HST Rebate for Tour Packages, please visit:
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/bsnss/tpcs/gst-tps/rbts/vstrs/trprtr/nnrs/lgblty-eng.html.
For general information
about the new HST tax, please visit:
http://www.gov.bc.ca/hst/.
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