With wedding season upon us, I know many of you brides-to-be (and bridesmaids) out there are thinking about how to look your best in photos on the Big Day. Check out these great beauty tips on one of Edmonton’s newest wedding blogs, Etown Brides.

Jennifer

Photo Credit: Christian Burran

Bruce Swanson of Swannie Lake Photography took a few shots of Krista (one of my awesome Assistant Coordinators) and I in action at Kathleen + Robert’s May 8th wedding:

Outside the church doors

Getting the Groom ready for his big day

Testing some aisle shots before the guests arrive

Bruce is a member of the Professional Photographers of Canada, and is available to shoot weddings, families and corporate portraits. Thanks again, Bruce!

Jennifer

Thanks for your wonderful participation in the Four Weddings series over the last month! This was a lot of fun, and I hope you’re excited to see the final Inspiration Board that I put together based on your votes.

The theme for this board started to develop after the first post, Four Dresses, where you voted for the stunning Sunday Rose gown by Monique Lhuillier. The soft, ruffled roses give the gown a romantic, whimsical feel.  Next up was Four Bouquets, and the top pick was a bouquet of pretty pink and peach peonies. Colour palette – check!

Moving on to Four Invitations…now this was a split vote so I decided to pick my fave (#1). This design by Alee & Press is modern and minimalist, but I love the way the abstract scribbles mimic the roses in our gown and the ruffles of our peony bouquet. And finally, Four Cakes. You loved the classic four-tiered beauty by Cake Girls. The pink bows and vintage brooches go perfectly with our theme!

To round out the Inspiration Board I added some splashes of gold, romantic centrepieces and a pair of petal pink Christian Louboutin pumps.

Thanks again for participating!

Jennifer

Photo Credits (Clockwise L-R): Romantic Floral Centrepiece – Tres Fabu Events; Cake – Cake Girls; Gown – Monique Lhuillier; Bouquet – Martha Stewart Weddings; Vintage Gold Cuff – Beg, Borrow or Steal; Pink Petal Shoe – Christian Louboutin; Invitation – Alee & Press; Gold Place Setting – Elizabethanne Designs.

This is awesome – I just had to share!

Jennifer

Source: The Knot.

We’ve reached a sweet spot in our “Four Weddings” journey! Wedding cakes have evolved from traditionally simple, white cakes to bold statements of design. Today more than ever, couples are venturing outside the norm and serving anything from tiers of donuts to mini souffles as wedding cake alternatives.

Check out these links for a quick recap of the previous posts in this series…Post 1 – Four Dresses, Post 2 – Four Bouquets, Post 3 – Four Invitations…then leave a comment below with the number of your favourite wedding cake!

1 – Unique: Tiered crottin cakes garnished with romantic herbs and flowers exude a French country flair.
2 – Classic: Pink fondant bows and silver vintage brooches give this 4-tiered cake a timeless look.
3 – Cupcakes: Monochromatic vanilla cupcakes topped with personalized fondant wafers allow guests to indulge in their own special treat.
4 – Bold: This colourful chocolate rosebud cake looks like it’s straight from the garden!

Tune in soon for the final Four Weddings Inspiration Board created from your votes…

Jennifer

Photo Credits: Martha Stewart Weddings, Cake Girls, Martha Stewart Weddings, Fancy Nancy.

Having trouble picking your wedding colours? Head on over to wedding and event guru Preston Bailey’s site and check out the colour palette picker. This neat tool asks you a few questions about your event and generates a stunning palette based on your favourite hue!

Have fun!

Jennifer

Photo Credits: Preston Bailey.

Ladies, you might want to casually leave your computer open to this post…!

Wedding Bells and Tiffany & Co. recently teamed up for this online video, How To Select The Perfect Engagement Ring. Check it out to learn a few tidbits about those sparkling symbols of love that many of us can’t help but drool over.

Top (L-R): The Tiffany Setting, Etoile; Bottom (L-R): Tiffany Legacy, Tiffany Novo.

And for you grooms-to-be out there, if you’re having trouble coming up with the perfect way to pop the question – worry no more!  We’ll help you develop (and even execute) that special moment with our Proposal Design + Planning package. Contact us for more information or to setup a complimentary initial meeting.

Jennifer

Photo Credits: Tiffany & Co.

Your wedding stationary plays a huge role in conveying your wedding theme and style, and once you’ve established the design it can be carried throughout many elements at your ceremony and reception. The invitation (or save-the-date card) will be your guests’ first impression of your wedding, and it is a great way to indicate the formality of the event.

If you’re just joining us on the “Four Weddings” journey, have a read over Post 1 – Four Dresses and Post 2 – Four Bouquets, then comment below with the number of your favourite invitation set!

1 – Modern Wedding Invitation: Alee and Press
2 – Monogram Wedding Invitation: Dauphine Press
3 – Floral Wedding Invitation: Dauphine Press
4 – Vintage Wedding Invitation: Minted

Jennifer

Photo Credits: Alee and Press, Dauphine Press, Dauphine Press, Minted.