EDITOR'S NOTE: Download Alison McGill’s editor’s note from the Spring & Summer 2008 issue of Weddingbells.
PLANNING
Green Cards
Emily Anderson, author of Eco-Chic Weddings, gives us the nitty-gritty on eco-friendly invites.
The Green Scene
Stay true to the planet—from your engagement to your honeymoon—with these eco-friendly (and homegrown) wedding vendors.
BEAUTY
Think Pink Lipstick
For your wedding, make pink lipstick your shade of choice, but before you pick your shade, read these tips for selecting the right shade for your skin tone.
Best in Hair
Looking for an award-winning stylist to create a star wedding day 'do? We’ve got the digits of the best in Canada, from coast to coast.
Blush Basics
Celebrity makeup wiz BJ Gillian gives the 411 on applying blush like a pro.
It’s Easy Being Green
Our resident beauty expert Sara Duck dishes on her two-week stint as a planet-friendly beauty warrior.
Classics Scents
Make your wedding day scent one steeped in tradition—here are six classic fragrances.
About Face
Makeup artist Diana Carreiro creates four signature makeup palettes perfect for your wedding day.
FASHION
True Colours
Let your personality shine through with a gorgeous gown or alluring accessory in a heavenly hue.
Twinkle Toes
Peruse these show-stopping, bedazzled shoes for every bridal budget.
Dazzling Duo
A glittery diamond engagement ring and complementary band is the perfect match, just like you and your mister.
Rainbow Bright
Find the hue that’s right for you and step out in colourful accessories on the big day.
REAL WEDDINGS
Pomp & Circumstance
Jovana Petkovic and Daniel MacDonald, June 23, 2007
La Vie en Rose
Amber Harrison & Jeff Richman, May 20, 2007
City Slickers
Toni Brem and Daniel Mullen, September 22, 2007
Garden Party
Jacquelyn Francis and Peter Dowhaniuk, July 21, 2007
LIVING
Green Pieces
Going green has never been hotter for your home, right down to the shade of dinnerware you stock your shelves with. Find out which pieces caught our eye.
Out of Africa
Weddingbells gives you five ways to incorporate urban safari into your newlywed nest.
Baked Goods
Don’t know the difference between a frother and a mixer? Brush up on baking basics with this A to Z.
TRAVEL
French Connection
Quebec City is Canada’s oldest and most romantic city—here are 10 must dos to put on your Quebec honeymoon agenda.
California Dreaming
Sara Duck’s California adventure continues with a bike tour, country R&R and a tour down the shoreline in a convertible, of course!
Are You a Cruiser?
Six signs a cruise is the right honeymoon getaway for you.
Beantown Confidential
Boston is one of America’s oldest cities brimming with art and history, making it the perfect honeymoon destination. Here are 10 Boston musts.
Land of Sea and Sun
The sunny beaches of Antigua and Barbuda have something to offer everyone.







