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Wed, 01 Sep 2010 16:21:00 -0700

Featuring Whisk Cake Co, Kelowna, B.C.

Tanya Jennens' Whisk Cake Co joined our growing family of bridal services a couple of days ago and while surfing through her website we ran into her cake "portfolio" gallery. Some great creations there - so we picked a few to show you, help you with your own cake decisions :-)

Great color theme for a Fall Wedding?

This was actually made for a Bridal Shower. Perfect!

All Cakes on this Page, © Whisk Cake Co, Kelowna, B.C.

Fashion Find: "Convertible" Bridesmaids Dresses?

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:36:00 -0700

Hands up, if you don't know what style of dress to get for your bridesmaids? Keep your hands up if you are having trouble finding one style to suit all your girls.

Well, you are not alone. Finding the right dress to compliment a variety of shapes and sizes is not easy. That's why, when Henkaa sent us a news release about their convertible dresses, we knew we had to share it with all of you.

What is a convertible dress?

Basically, a convertible dress is one single garment that can be worn in a multitude of ways depending on how you wrap it around your body. Use its ruffled skirt and flexible straps as a base. Then, by simply twisting it, turning it and tying it, you can create (according to Henkaa) over 100 different styles... all out of one dress!

Here are some examples/ideas..

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Wedding Photo of the Week: Visible Echo, Edmonton

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:29:00 -0700

Visible Echo Photography, Edmonton

Fall Weddings: Favours & Décor Ideas

Wed, 25 Aug 2010 18:06:00 -0700

"a look at what fall wedding items will make the grade this year"..

Kate Aspen Autumn Elegance favour boxes, from Bridalicious!

While we are still basking in the warm summer sunshine, Fall is really just around the corner and with that in mind, let's take a look at what fall wedding items will make the grade this year.

Themed Favours

As always, seasonal items are very popular. Here are some fall favourites that are sure to inspire you:

Fall Leaf Cookie Cutter in Autumn-Themed Gift Box
from: Nuptial Celebrations

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Wild Wedding Trends: The Robotic Officiant???

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 15:58:00 -0700

What will they think of next! A Japanese company, Kokoro Co., has manufactured a robot, the "I-Fairy", that is able to legally perform wedding ceremonies - and indeed has already done so.. Cool or extreme? You decide..

Bridal Fashion: Kenneth Pool Wedding Gowns

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 21:15:00 -0700

"Each gown is the ultimate expression in femininity, and combines the ideals of sexy, opulent and unapologetic glamour"..

Kenneth Pool celebrates and caters to brides who love the spotlight. Launched in 2003, this is the most elaborate of collections for designer Amsale Aberra. The Kenneth Pool is recognised for its embodiment of fantasy and drama with its grand ball gowns, luxurious fabrics and exquisite bead work. ~ kennethpool.com

Finally, available in Canada!

Blush Bridal, West Vancouver
Dina Alonzi, Toronto
Pearl Bridal House, Mississauga
Mia Bridal Co., Ottawa

View the 2011 Collection: Trunk Shows

Toronto: August 27th & 28th @ Pearl Bridal House
RSVP: 905-278-5407 or hello@pearlbridalhouse.com
Vancouver: September 11th & 12th @ Blush Bridal.
Spring and Fall 2010, as well as Spring 2011 gowns. 10% discount on this weekend's purchases and free promotional veil. To book, call 604-925-3218 or email bridal@blushoccasions.com.

Kenneth Pool Gallery..

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Wedding Décor: Vases 101

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 12:46:00 -0700

Vases are a perfect décor accessory. They come in various shapes and sizes and can be used on table tops, or to frame a doorway, the altar or the aisle itself. They are very versatile and work great with floral arrangements, candles, and even marbles or rocks.
How you choose to display them and what you put in them depends greatly on the look you are trying to achieve.

glass vases from Canexcel Glass, Mississauga

Types of Vases

Flute

The flute or trumpet vase is a slender vase that gets slightly wider at the top. Often its lip curves around the top for added appeal. These vases are very popular choices for weddings and are great for achieving a tall-looking centerpiece.

vase: Canexcel Glass, Mississauga

Idea

Fill the vase with petals or coloured stones and put a flat plate on the very top. Put your floral arrangement on top of the plate. The result is a unique "tall" centerpiece.

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Yummy and Stylish: Edible Favour Idea

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 16:41:00 -0700

Bernard Callebaut Cake Bites!!

Mmm.... so delicious. Dipped in Bernard Callebaut chocolate, custom made with your favorite flavor of cake, color combination and matched to your wedding theme, wrapped and ribboned with a personalized tag of the date and bride and groom's names. Modern and delicious. Good and Good-for-You :-)

The ones featured here, made locally and fresh to order, in Calgary, by Tying the Knot | Edible Wedding Favours.

Tying the Knot | Edible Wedding Favours, Calgary

Photo of the Week: Skycaptain ..

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:23:00 -0700

..and the World of Tomorrow?

This is actually an engagement shot. We have no idea how long Scott must have stood there to catch the fighter jet flying over the couple (so we 're suspecting this is actually a photoshop job..) but, regardless, this is stunning! Totally fantastic. (what's the story Scott? is the groom a pilot?)

Here is another one. This one a trash-the-dress. Equally "charged" - and begging for a caption! How about..

"Until the End of Time", or..
"To the End of the World"

.. what do you think? Have a good caption? Make a comment below.

Bridesmaids Colours: Fall 2010 / Winter 2011

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:47:00 -0700

photo: tulle.co.nz

Go Bold or Go Home!

As was true for most of 2010, bold rich hues will continue to dominate weddings in the fall and winter months of this year. Purples, browns, reds, blues, oranges, hot pinks and slate will be the season's hottest colours.

But, this is only part of the story... getting the right shade is the tricky part because it is the particular hues that will make your colour choice pop or flop on the big day. For example:

Purple: purple is hot and will continue to be for the rest of 2010 but not just any purple will do. The shade to look for is actually violet.

Alfred Angelo | Bridesmaids Style 7093
Brown: brown is always a wedding favourite but the traditional chocolate tone is being replaced with this season's "it" hue, mocha.

Alfred Angelo | Bridesmaids Style 7017
(notice how the "yellow green" accents make the mocha pop!)

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$100,000 Wedding Party for a lucky Ontario couple?

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:01:00 -0700

The Carlsberg "Big Wedding Bash"

Here is something you don't see every day! A beer company sponsoring a wedding? Strange (very!) but true nonetheless and very very tempting! In short:

Carslberg Beer wants to throw a crazy $100,000 massive wedding extravanganza, for one lucky Ontario couple this Fall
Just enter to win, on their bigweddingbash.ca, tell your friends to vote for you and cross your fingers.
The "bash" is set to be held at the Capitol Theatre in Toronto on October 1, 2010 and
will even include "an exclusive performance from one of the hottest bands in indie music"

What's the catch?

Your wedding will be attended by 1,000 of your closest friends, family and wedding crashers. In other words, if you don't mind Carslberg inviting a few (screened?) happy crashers to your wedding, go ahead an enter!

Here is the full press release and details:

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Before & After: Wedding Photo Touch-ups to the Rescue!

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:54:00 -0700

"Perfect" is exactly what you want, isn't it?

Linda, looking perfect!
(photo & editing: Mittens Photography Inc., Kingston)

"more often than not, the summer weather, the heat, the humidity and the natural anxiety can get to you"..

Once the big day is over, your wedding will be remembered through your photographs (and, perhaps, by the food served! lol). But, try and plan and prepare as you may, more often than not, the summer weather, the heat, the humidity and the mounting anxiety can get to you. Yes, you will look your "best" - but this just may be almost-but-not-quite perfect! Yet "perfect" is exactly what you want, isn't it? Especially, for that life-size portrait your parents will display on the fireplace mantle :-)

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Beautiful Bride! Shannon in Vancouver Island

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:17:00 -0700

Simply Beautiful

Bride:	Shannon Edwards
Location:	Not sure! Somewhere in Vancouver Island?
Photography:	Cameron Photography, Nanaimo
Dress:	Maria Bonita

This is actually a pre-wedding photo shoot, but Shannon's "simply beautiful" look is soooo... 2010, we had to run it, now :-)

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Wedding Photo of the Day: Cinematic Picture

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 15:04:00 -0700

photo: Cinematic Picture, Montréal

Looks like a perfect candidate for both our Real Weddings and our Beautiful Bride series. Hopefully, Stephanie from Cinematic can send us some more photos and background. The location seems very interesting too.. all that's missing: cherry blossoms!

photo: Cinematic Picture, Montréal

Real Wedding: Jocelyn & Phil in Secret Cove

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 20:56:00 -0700

Bride: Jocelyn Metzger
Groom: Phil Gilbertson
Married: June 6, 2010 at Rockwater Secret Cove Resort, Sunshine Coast, BC
Photos & Story: Heather Fritz Photography

Our first real wedding of 2010, featuring love, fun, creativity and a spectacular outdoor location on the coast of BC..

Phil & Jocelyn met while both working (as respiratory therapists) in the Emergency Room at Victoria General Hospital, in Victoria BC. Phil proposed by presenting Jocelyn with new golf shoes, one embroidered with "Marry" the other with "Me"! Then they travelled to Saskatoon (near the family cottage), in February to have special winter engagement photos done as a nod to their passion for outdoor winter sports (i.e. snowboarding!)

Since Phil is from Vancouver Island and Jocelyn grew up in Red Deer Alberta, they knew most of their guests would have to travel. So they were free to pick a wedding location that, like all the details of their day, could be selected selected to make everyone feel special. Their final choice: Rockwater Resort, in Secret Cove, on the coast of BC.

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More Wedding Cake Ideas & Inspiration

Featuring Whisk Cake Co, Kelowna, B.C.

Fashion Find: "Convertible" Bridesmaids Dresses?

What is a convertible dress?

Here are some examples/ideas..

Wedding Photo of the Week: Visible Echo, Edmonton

Fall Weddings: Favours & Décor Ideas

Themed Favours

Wild Wedding Trends: The Robotic Officiant???

Bridal Fashion: Kenneth Pool Wedding Gowns

Finally, available in Canada!

View the 2011 Collection: Trunk Shows

Kenneth Pool Gallery..

Wedding Décor: Vases 101

Types of Vases

Flute

Idea

Yummy and Stylish: Edible Favour Idea

Bernard Callebaut Cake Bites!!

Photo of the Week: Skycaptain ..

..and the World of Tomorrow?

Bridesmaids Colours: Fall 2010 / Winter 2011

Go Bold or Go Home!

$100,000 Wedding Party for a lucky Ontario couple?

The Carlsberg "Big Wedding Bash"

What's the catch?

Before & After: Wedding Photo Touch-ups to the Rescue!

"Perfect" is exactly what you want, isn't it?

Beautiful Bride! Shannon in Vancouver Island

Simply Beautiful

Wedding Photo of the Day: Cinematic Picture

Real Wedding: Jocelyn & Phil in Secret Cove