rememier in Villa Felicita

AS brides arrived at Yvonne Saunders’ home to drop off their wedding bou- quets for preservation, they’d often comment on their surroundings.

hey Would always say to me ‘You should do weddings here,’ ” s Saunders, who has saved wedding-day memories in the form of” pressed- flower pictures trans bridal bouquets for the past 30 years.

Her son, who works with her in her business Petals & Lace, helped her design the Tusean villa just off West Van's Marine Drive.

She's spent the last few years filling in the antique doors, wrought iron gates and bal- painted walls and ceilings, a huge log fire-

place, scores of wall lights — even fountains, statues and draping. There are opulent touches everywhere — even the bathrooms are loaded with luxury.

She named it Villa Felicita.

is year, she has decided to take her clients’ advice and open her doors to small, intimate wed- dings,

“Tlove weddings. | think they should be really special.” And she’s got the just the romantic sert to make it so. In the spring and summer, weddings can be planned for Gis garden, and in inclement weather or for fall and winter weddings, the cere- mony and reception can be held in the upstairs li ing taom. Saunders can recommend a marriage commissioner, she will serve hors d’ocuvres and complimentary champagne for toasting with.

For more information, call Saunders at 922- 3302.

— Deana Lancaster

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