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real weddings

A Pretty Modern Wedding in Calgary, Alberta

Jana Towler and Kevin Nicholson, October 1, 2011, Calgary, Alberta.

Photography courtesy Just Married Photography, (justmarriedphotography.com).

Vendors

Ceremony location: Knox United Church
Reception location: Canada Olympic Park
Dress: S2 Bride
Hair and makeup: Pure Form Salon Studio
Music: High Fidelity Entertainment
Groom’s tux: Derks Formals
Bridal party attire: Sonia’s Bridal Studio, Ties by Handmade by Emy
Cake: Cakeworks
Favours: Kat’s Krafts
Flowers: Modern Petals
Stationery: Maple Mountain Designs

planning

What You Should Know Before You Hit The Bridal Shows

Photo courtesy iStockphoto

Newly engaged? One of the easiest ways to connect with wedding vendors in your area is to grab your maid of honour or hubby-to-be and head to one of the many bridal shows taking place across Canada this month. These annual and biannual shows are a great way to make contacts and begin the planning process. Make the most of your wedding show experience with these three essential tips.

The Weddingbells team will be at the shows listed below, so stop by to say hello and pick up the Spring/Summer 2012 issue.

Toronto & Southwestern Ontario

Canada’s Bridal Show January 6-8 at Metro Toronto Convention Centre. Tickets are $15 and can only be purchased at the door.

Total Wedding Show January 20-22 at International Centre. Tickets are $15 at the door or $14 if purchased online.

National Bridal Show January 27-29 at Direct Energy Centre, Exhibition Place. Tickets are $15 at the door, $12 online, or free for brides-to-be who register online.

Ottawa, Montreal & Atlantic

Wedding Palace Bridal Show January 7-8 at Ottawa Convention Centre. Tickets are $20 online.

Le Salon de la Mariée January 28-29 at Palais des congrès de Montrèal. Tickets are $10 plus tax at the door.

Calgary & Edmonton

Edmonton Bridal Fair January 15 at Shaw Conference Centre. Tickets are $20 at the door or $18 if purchased online.

Calgary Bridal Fair January 22 at BMO Centre, Stampede Park. Tickets are $20 online.

Manitoba & Saskatchewan

Wonderful Wedding Show January 21-22 at Winnipeg Convention Centre. Tickets are $12 plus fees at the door and online.

British Columbia

Vancouver Wedding Fair January 7-8 at Westin Bayshore Hotel. Tickets are $25 plus tax at the door or $20 plus tax if purchased online.

Victoria Bridal Fair January 22 at Crystal Garden. Tickets are $20 at the door or $18 if purchased online.

real weddings

A Vintage DIY Wedding in Calgary, Alberta

Kathryn Ross and Aleksei Myroniuk, August 27, 2011, Calgary, Alberta.

Photography courtesy Photobolic, (photobolic.com).

Vendors
Ceremony and reception location: Al Azhar
Bridal gown: Vera Wang from David’s Bridal
Hair and makeup: Chrissy and Natasha Black at Hedkandi Salon
Groom’s tux: Derks Formal
Decor: Tasha Ulrich from A Bride’s Day Off
Favours: Handmade boxes for dessert bar
Music: DJ Rob from Split Circuit Sound
Cupcakes: Bliss
Macarons: Yann Haute Patisserie
Stationery: Sunshine and Ravioli

real weddings

An Elegant Vintage Wedding In Calgary, Alberta

Vanessa Northover and Mark Northover, August 6, 2011, Calgary, Alberta.

Photography courtesy A&D Photography, (abigaildavid.com).

Vendors
Ceremony location: Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church (403-273-0621)
Reception location: The Glencoe Club
Dress: Eddy K. Milano
Hair and makeup: Christina Northover & Mikaela Fyfe
Bridal shoes: Badgley Mischka
Groom’s tux: Calvin Klein
Planner and stationery: Lori Bodkin from Table Talk
Bridal party attire: Bridesmaids: After Six; Groomsmen: Calvin Klein
Cake: Elena Alain
Caterer: The Glencoe Club
Flowers: Nosegay
Music: DJ Gabe Ramsay
Favours: In Casa Gifts

real weddings

East Meets West In This Modern Sri Lankan Wedding In Calgary

Manique Werapitiya and Kalum Galle, June 12, 2010, Calgary, Alberta.

Photography courtesy Brian Buchsdruecker of Absolute Photography, (absolutephotography.ca).

Vendors

Church ceremony location: St. Stephen’s Anglican Church
Poruwa ceremony location: Dorothy Harvie Gardens at the Calgary Zoo
Reception location: Safari Lodge at the Calgary Zoo
Wedding planner: The bride and day of coordinator Amira from Posh Productions
Bridal gown: Ever After Bridal
Hair: Bella Bridal Hair
Makeup: Groom’s sister
Groom’s tux: Moores
Bridal party’s attire: Alfred Angelo and Dessy
Cake: Krista Kienitz of Simply Sweet Ltd.
Music: Violinst Cathy Bilington (billington.cathy@gmail.com) and DJ Andy LePage (403-399-6398)
Favours: Ivory elephant tea light holders from In Casa Gifts
Flowers: Alberta Rose Florist (403-272-2000)
Stationery: IndianWeddingCard.com

royal wedding

Royal Honeymoon Tour: Calgary

Photo courtesy Tourism Calgary.

Nestled between the Prairies and the Rocky Mountains, Calgary is a thriving metropolis surrounded by beautiful natural scenery. The city is a wonderful place to visit at any time of year, but it is especially vibrant during the Calgary Stampede in July. William and Catherine will be in town to experience this very special event, otherwise known as “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth.” Read the rest of this entry »

planning » save & splurge

Romona Keveza Lace Gown

It’s February, a month just full of romance! When I think of romance in wedding dresses, I think of lace. In light of that, this week’s sample wedding dress has tons of beautiful lace comes to us from a Calgary boutique — Cameo & Cufflinks.

{Romona Keveza L195 wedding dress, regularly $3,600 on sale for $2,281}

This Size 10 Romona Keveza L195 wedding dress from the 2010 collection has a pretty sweetheart neckline and gorgeous Alencon lace actually has tiny polka dots for a unique take. Perfect for a elegant evening wedding. Read the rest of this entry »

fashion

Tiffany & Co. Opening in Calgary

Tiffany Bow Ring, $1,900

Jewelry shopping in Calgary just got a little glitzier. Tiffany & Co. just announced today that it’s opening its fourth Canadian store at the Chinook Centre in Calgary this spring. The 4,100 square-foot store will be located in the mall’s newly expanded wing and have 180,000 square feet of retail space — definitely enough space to find that perfect wedding band or bridesmaid gift. If you can’t last until spring, there’s always online shopping!

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