Whether it's the natural beauty or the hippie vibes that seem to go hand-in-hand with West Coast living, it's no secret that Vancouver attracts a community of millennials who love the outdoors and collecting tropical plants.
This has carried over into the event industry, and while it sounds niche, you'd be surprised how easy it is to carry your plant-loving over into your party planning. From North Vancouver to the downtown core, we've got all the plant-filled spaces you could dream of, including those that back onto the British Columbia wilderness. It doesn't get greener than that!
Now, creating a community event on a shoestring budget is no easy feat, but our affordable pricing model and transparent rentals are a great start.
So let's get to it! The Giggster app wants to help you plan the hottest plant event in Vancouver. Make that all of Canada!
Booking a great space begins with a scroll through the Giggster app. Even with niche wishlist items like venues teeming with tropical plants, you'll find plenty of options across our map of Vancouver, British Columbia.
Lush lofts might just be Vancouver’s specialty. Perched above the city streets, these studios boast a mix of bright white walls or New York-style exposed brick, not to mention some of the most extensive houseplant collections around.
Of course, the great outdoors is the best place for an event with a decor plan washed in green. A house with a big backyard garden and gorgeous landscaping will transport you out of the city and into the quiet countryside.
Picture your party guests nestled amongst shelves of blossoms and greenery in wild displays. Vancouver’s flower shops are an unlikely venue option with an undeniably stylish vibe.
Larger, traditional event hosts looking for an infusion of nature will love versatile event venues and their charming terraces. From courtyards covered in climbing ivy to rooftop decks with floral-roofed pergolas, these spaces are filled with plants more subtly.
Nobody does the natural aesthetic better than West Coast wellness studios. Roll out your yoga mat, stretch out on a pilates reformer, or relax on a massage bed with plants and white noise soundtracks enveloping you.
What about a cute cafe brimming with tropical foliage? Perfect for the guests who can appreciate an artisanal product and making something with their hands, these millennial-hipster venues will appeal to java nuts and houseplant collectors alike.
Exceptional Variety & Quality: We’d go so far as to say that our selection of plant-filled spaces is the best in the world. But with 30 options to browse through, we’ll let you be the judge of that.
Hassle-Free Booking: We make it easy to explore your options. A visit to our app will help you narrow it down to a great place with everything on your wishlist in no time, including an affordable price tag! That’s right, our rates start at just $36/hour!
24-Hour Free Cancellation Policy: When things go awry, you need understanding and support, not financial penalties. That’s why we’ve committed to free cancellations for the first 24 hours after your reservation is made, provided that your event is at least 48 hours away.
Platform Protections: A security team isn’t the only backup you should have when planning your special event. Our optional plans will protect you against disruptions, damage, and liability concerns that crop up, so don’t forget to add one to your rental, especially if it's as premium as this Vibrant floral studio with space in the back!
You might be surprised how many different ways there are to host in a greenspace filled with plant materials and landscape architecture. We’ve laid a few of our favorites out for you in case you need some inspiration:
Wedding Ceremony – Romantic Vibes. This lush aesthetic is utterly romantic, so it seems like it would be a lost opportunity not to use a beautiful space like this on your big day.
Baby Shower – Open-Air Celebrations. “Homegrown”, "little seedling”, “baby in bloom”…the matching themes are practically endless as you welcome your new little bundle of joy to planet earth.
Garden Dinner Party – Feast on Local Ingredients. A farm-to-table meal with friends surrounded by elements of nature is our idea of heaven. So what do you say, will you serve an array of spring ingredients and local food the next time it’s your turn to host?
Photo Shoots – Green Backdrop. Covered in flowers and foliage, you can’t deny these spaces are pretty, making them the perfect backdrop for editorial projects, product photography, or couples’ engagement shoots.
Workshops – Perfect Setting. There’s really no better place to host meetups for the plant-loving community. Whether you want to share some expertise in floral design, gardening, or propagating house plants, we think this would be the ideal training center.
Does the space have an impressive collection? If plants are the focal point of your event, then surely you’ll want to ensure there are lots of them to catch the eye. Beyond keeping you on theme, exotics and other rare blooms may help pique interest, too.
How big is the space? Wide open spaces will offer you maximum versatility. If you wait to tailor your venue to whatever niche event you’re hosting, choosing a larger area that’s a bit of a blank canvas will go a long way.
What kind of furniture and seating is available? From an interior design perspective, stylish lounge seating will lend your event space lots of personality but will also help make it more functional.
Is there an indoor space available? Hosting during the warmer months? A mix of indoor and outdoor spaces will provide guests with a breath of fresh air but also some respite from inclement weather. It’s a win/win.
There can be a bit of a learning curve when getting to know the events scene of a new city; things that the general public and visitors passing through may not know. But believe it or not, this knowledge can make or break a guest experience, so we’re giving you access to all our local research—no need to waste hours Google searching yourself.
Advantages
Keep the plant party going with a trip to the famous VanDusen Botanical Garden or the Elizabethan Hedge Maze. There are green attractions all over this West Coast city.
Can’t be tamed? There’s also plenty of hippie-approved activities in the wild, like a hike through the forests in a national park flanking Vancouver.
This city has a fairly functional and reliable selection of public transportation options, including some less-common services like ferries and the SeaBus (a scenic service between downtown and North Vancouver).
Disadvantages
Vancouver and rain go hand in hand. While you can hope for sunshine, accept the fact that party day could very well be wet, chilly, and grey.
Event industry costs are pretty high. While you can find a range of companies to work with at different price points, the bottom-of-the-barrel starting point is higher here than in other cities across the country.
Traffic stinks—there’s just no way around it other than to allot some extra travel time.
Sorting out all the nitty-gritty details of your event can be overwhelming, but it’s so important to do it early on so you have a complete picture of what your final result will be. Here are some places to focus your efforts when you struggle with getting started:
Set Up a Photo Backdrop to Set the Tone – You have all that beautiful foliage and flowers to work with—use them! At your event entrance, do up a branded sign and a cutesy display that matches your theme, where people can take a few snaps to commemorate the occasion.
Make Early Contact with Your Vendors and Guests – Touch base with those providing you with contracted services, the host you rent from, and your guests well in advance of your event date. Once you’ve established a line of communication, keep it open!
Offer Something for Guests to Take Away – Be it a new skill or heirloom seeds from a free community seed swap, this is your “value added” feature that will convince everyone this is an event they don’t want to miss.
Visit Your Party Location, If Possible – You may not be able to book an in-person tour of your venue, but even popping by the address to get the lay of the land and understand parking availability, nearby businesses you may want to work with, etc., can only improve your final results.
For our part, we promise to deliver amazing quality without breaking the bank. When it comes to your role as party host, here are some cheap or free ways you can wow your guests, recommended by our team of party pros:
Limit your time inside.
Why not get outside together? You could visit a local park or wildlife center, or go for a learning walk around some ponds and through fields of flowers. Depending on the context, it may even be appropriate to ask attendees to handle their own entry fees.
Look for a volunteer to handle the photo and video.
You want someone solely responsible for documenting the special day, but you don’t necessarily have to fork out for professional services if all you want is a candid camera. Pro tip: You could always check with the local high school and see if any of their photography students want to get involved—many have community service hours as a graduation requirement
Focus on community knowledge sharing.
When it comes to your event programming, an informal information exchange and teaching style will help cut down on speakers' fees and “class” materials required to keep everyone engaged.
From urban gardens to chic floral shops, the next time you need to infuse your event with a taste of nature, you’ll want to head straight to the Giggster app. When you rent a greenspace with us, your visitors are sure to be wowed!
