Join us for an incredible line-up of local professionals, experts, and business owners speaking live at the Blush Market stage! From step-by-step wedding planning hacks and professional birth plan guidance to expert beauty insights, home-buying how-to’s, and building a dessert catering ideas, our speakers are here to share exclusive tips you won't find anywhere else.
Pull up a chair, grab a treat, and leave inspired with actionable advice to navigate your biggest life milestones with absolute confidence!
STAGE LINE-UP 2026
vICTORIA DUFFIELD
Realtor - Abbotsford & Chilliwack
Topic: 7-Step Home Buying Process
Celebrate your new milestones in a home you love! Whether you’re newlyweds or a growing family, join Victoria Duffield for her '7-Step Home Buying Process.' Victoria simplifies the path to homeownership - from finding the ideal space, to keys in hand. Gain clarity on the right time to buy a home, costs, and offer negotiations. Navigate the journey with confidence and the right support with her step-by-step guide. Whether it’s next month or next year, you’re only 7 steps away from your new home!
Grace Davidson
Valley Doulas
Topic: How To Create A Birth Plan That Actually Works
In this informative and engaging session, Grace Davidson birth and postpartum doula, childbirth educator, and co-owner of The Valley Doulas will guide expecting families through creating a clear, practical, and powerful birth plan.
You'll learn:
• What to actually include in a birth plan
• How to communicate clearly with your care team
• Why cesarean birth planning matters too
• How to make powerful decisions about both ideal and unexpected birth scenarios on your birth plan
• How birth planning can create more clarity, connection, and support during labour and postpartum
Shandalin O'Mahony
Owner SHAN Esthetics, Nurse Practitioner
Join us at Blush Markets for an inspiring conversation with Shandalin O’Mahony, Nurse Practitioner and owner of SHAN Esthetics, as she shares expert insight on Experiencing Beauty Through Every Season
From the changes our skin experiences in our 20s and 30s, to pregnancy, postpartum, and beyond, Shandalin will explore how aging evolves over time - and how women can support their skin, confidence, and wellness through every chapter. With years of experience in medical aesthetics and a passion for helping women feel their best, she brings a realistic, empowering approach to skincare and aging gracefully.
Whether you’re a bride preparing for your big day, a new mom navigating postpartum changes, or simply looking to better understand your skin and self-care needs, this session will offer practical education, expert advice, and encouragement for every stage of womanhood.
Come learn, connect, and feel empowered with SHAN Esthetics at Blush Markets.
tisha scoffins
Moments in Time
Topic: The Benefit of Hiring a Wedding Coordinator
The difference between a day of coordinator supplied by the venue and one hired by yourself.
A lot of couples get confused because venues often say they “provide a coordinator,” but that role is usually very different from an independent day of coordinator.
A venue coordinator makes sure that the venue runs smoothly.
A day of coordinator makes sure that your wedding day runs smoothly!
BAK’D COOKIES
Jess and Andy
BAK’D Cookies, founded by siblings Jess and Andy, is a Vancouver dessert brand famous for its massive, gooey cookies and custom event experiences. What began as a $100 pandemic project is now a thriving café and team of 35+. Built on community-first values, BAK’D brings major flavour to weddings, and markets with interactive pop-ups, custom packaging, and dessert bars.
One of BAK’D’s biggest strengths is flexibility. Whether it’s branded cookies for a company launch, late-night wedding desserts, client gifting, or an interactive pop-up experience, the team works closely with clients to create something tailored to their event, audience, and budget.
Catch co-founders on stage, and stop by their booth to try fresh cookies and chat about event catering!
Kathy Forbes
A New Paige Events & Author
Topic: Wedding Planning: Five Easy Steps & the Secret to Pull it Together
Kathy Forbes is the owner of A New Paige Event and author of Wedding Planning: Five Easy Steps & the Secret to Pull it Together. Written like wise advice from a friend, her book is a simple, story-filled DIY guide that bridges the gap between couples and vendors. Built around five essential steps: Budget, Timeline, Day-of Schedule, Duties, and Lists, Kathy shares lessons from her own 1973 wedding to help you plan for surprises, eliminate stress, and feel like a VIP.
Stop by her booth next week to sign up for a complimentary 1.5-hour wedding planning chat!
MICHELLE CURRIE
MARY KAY
Join Michelle Currie for an inspiring session designed for busy brides and moms-to-be who want to look radiant, feel confident, and protect their peace during life’s biggest moments. Discover simple self-care rituals, beauty shortcuts, stress-saving tips, and skin care must-haves that fit into real life - even on your busiest days. You’ll leave with practical ideas, fresh confidence, and easy ways Mary Kay products can help you glow from the inside out.
Janelle Kujawa
Maternity Nurse, Koko & Shae
Janelle Kujawa is a registered maternity nurse, entrepreneur, and founder of Koko & Shae, a clean skincare brand inspired by both her professional experience and personal journey as a medical mom. Created in honour of her daughter Kourtney’s legacy, her products are rooted in gentle, trusted care for moms, babies, and sensitive skin. Janelle is passionate about helping families feel confident in the products they use during some of life’s most precious seasons.