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Photography courtesy Nine West.
For my wedding day, I opted for three-inch Franco Sarto patent heels to match my modern gown. While I totally love them (I still wear them), by the end of the night I was reduced to dancing in my bare feet! More and more brides seem to be making the stylish, yet comfortable choice of flats because they easily waltz them from ceremony through to reception without so much as a pinch. Read the rest of this entry »
A Vera Wang from the Spring 2010 bridal runways.
For many brides, (myself included), Vera Wang is the holy grail of wedding dresses. However, if you’re like me, you can only dream of wearing a real Vera Wang. Although I definitely wanted to look amazing on my wedding day, I wasn’t willing to break the bank on a dress I was only going to wear once. Read the rest of this entry »
Courtesy Love the Card.
Let’s talk invitations. Generally, there is a lot of paper involved. If you want to be a little less traditional (and reduce the environmental impact of your wedding), consider going paperless (or at least reduce the amount of paper you’re using) with your invitations. Read the rest of this entry »
Photography courtesy of Cymbelline Agadir.
For many of you, the wedding dress is one of the biggest decisions (and causes of stress) leading up to the big day. You want to look fabulous, but you don’t want to have to sacrifice designer names and beautiful style for your big day, and the costs of some of the dresses out there are staggering! Read the rest of this entry »
Photography courtesy Esty.
When I got married, I wanted to do something a little different for my headpiece. A veil just didn’t seem to “fit” the look of my dress or my own personal style. So I started searching for alternatives to get ideas and found that there are tons of options (and price points) when it comes to head pieces for the modern bride. I wanted to share some resources and ideas if you find yourself in a similar situation. Here are four examples that can fit regardless of whether you’re looking to save or splurge! Read the rest of this entry »
Photography courtesy Christina Gapic.
Andrea and I are so excited to have the opportunity to share some thoughts, ideas and deals to help smart and savvy brides such as yourself stretch your wedding dollars further. We both managed to plan our own dream weddings balancing where to save and, perhaps more importantly, where to splurge!
Over the next few months, we’ll be sharing ideas to help you spend wisely while planning the wedding of your dreams. Stay tuned for splurge vs. steal comparisons, useful tips and tons of inspiring ideas. We’re passionate about connecting local brides past and present to help Canadians create fabulous weddings. Feel free to share how you plan to have your cake and eat it too! Read the rest of this entry »
Spring & More dream dresses, real weddings, beauty inspiration and honeymoon ideas from our Spring & Summer 2012 issue.
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Win One Of Three Copies Of The Jane Austen Marriage Manual Posted 05.23.12
15 Ways to Host an All-White Wedding Posted 05.23.12
An Elegant, Rustic Wedding in Montreal Posted 05.23.12
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Graydon Hall Manor: Toronto’s most exclusive reception facility – only 4 Saturday’s left in 2010.
