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Dresses by Modcloth Monday, November 22nd, 2010

Leading up to the big day comes smaller celebrations – engagement parties, bridal showers, rehearsal dinners – in honour of the bride and groom.  If you’re looking for the perfect dress for such an event – try Modcloth.  They have a wide selection of dresses to fit every bride’s style.  Here are a few of [...]

{feature} Flexflop Tuesday, July 20th, 2010

A friend of ours came to town for a visit and brought this neat little pouch with her.  We had no idea what was inside, until later on in the night she whips out a pair of foldable flip flops!  Best invention ever!… Well at least your feet will think so.   Source:flexflop.com You carry [...]

tickled pink Thursday, May 27th, 2010

A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of heading down to Winnipeg, Manitoba for a good friend’s wedding.  In the midst of a few cold days, the day ended up to be beautiful with the sun shining.  My friend looked radiant and so did all the little details that made their day special.  Here’s [...]

Can’t decide what to do for your guest book??? Friday, May 21st, 2010

Are you going to have the traditional guest book?  You know the one…. it says guests on the front, comes with a feather pen.  Its easy, non time consuming and always looks pretty.  Seems like most couples try to steer in different directions these days, here are some other guest book ideas:   Photo book.  [...]

Is Ivory the new White? Saturday, April 10th, 2010

Most brides now decide to wear an Ivory dress over a White dress…  But who can tell the difference? Ivory dresses seem to match most skin tones better, making the bride shine even more, and why shouldn’t she! J But don’t forget the little details.  If you wear an ivory dress make sure to compensate [...]

blushing Wednesday, March 17th, 2010

Earlier this week I received an email from a lady in Ontario letting me know how much our Damask Elegance wedding inspires her.  She is getting married in October and she loves the details and colours of this wedding.  It just goes to show just how much we do reach others.  When Rita and I started [...]

spring is near! Monday, March 1st, 2010

Can you smell it? It doesn’t smell all that great – that’s because everything is beginning to melt outside and all the dirt, humidity and mould is giving off that odour.  But on the bright side that means one thing! – SPRING is near.  The weather has been so beautiful lately that it has given us [...]

wickedly wonderful wedding MC Friday, February 26th, 2010

I got a call this week from Michelle Devlin of Seriously Speaking.  She’s put together a course to help MCs with their public speaking – let’s admit, some MCs could have definitely used this course.  You know the one I’m talking about, the one that doesn’t know that line between funny and inappropriate, or that simply [...]

code of ethics Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

One of the first questions you should ask any wedding planner is if they are certified.  Wedding Planner Institute of Canada (WPIC) Certified Wedding Planners are held to higher standards than your “regular” planner. We’re certified by WPIC and with that we must abide by a code of ethics.  If we don’t we can be stripped of our Certification [...]