The Zamala Journal
The people who make Vancouver celebrate.
Spotlights, guides and stories from the event Pros our community loves.
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The birthday that turned into our first show
A full house on Granville Island, a band and a set list that ran from Caetano Veloso to Amy Winehouse.
September 15, 2026 · 5 min read
How to hire a caterer for a small event in Vancouver (20 to 60 guests)
Small gatherings have their own rules. How to find the right caterer, what to ask, and where the money goes.
September 9, 2026 · 3 min read
7 questions to ask a Vancouver wedding photographer before you hire them
Every portfolio looks beautiful. The conversation is where you find out who is right for you.
September 9, 2026 · 3 min read
How to plan a blended wedding both families will love
Two traditions, one celebration. How to honour both without doubling everything.
September 9, 2026 · 3 min read
A backyard wedding in Vancouver: what you actually need
Everything a venue quietly provides, you will be bringing in. The list.
September 9, 2026 · 3 min read
How to plan a kids’ birthday party in Vancouver: venues, food and timing
Two hours, one plan, and somewhere to go if it rains.
September 9, 2026 · 3 min read
When to hire: a season-by-season guide to Vancouver Event Pros
The city’s celebration calendar has a rhythm. When the people you want are busiest, and when to reach out.
September 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Planning a corporate holiday party in Vancouver? Start in October
December fills up fast in this city. The order to do things in, and what to lock in before the calendar closes.
September 9, 2026 · 4 min read
Live band or DJ? How to choose the music for your Vancouver wedding
Both fill a dance floor. The right one for you depends on the room, the crowd, and what you want to remember.
September 9, 2026 · 4 min read
7 questions to ask a florist before you hire them
Flowers are the part everyone photographs. How to make sure the person behind them is the right one.
September 9, 2026 · 3 min read
New Year’s Eve party in Vancouver: what to lock in by November
Space, DJ, bartender, caterer, and a plan for getting everyone home. What to settle before December.
September 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Baby shower planning in Vancouver: a simple checklist
A relaxed afternoon, a good brunch table and one thoughtful moment. Everything you need, in order.
September 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Fall celebration season in Vancouver: what’s on the table this year
The light gets low, the leaves turn, and the city’s best parties move indoors. What works once they do.
September 9, 2026 · 3 min read