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With the rustic trend going strong, classic Canadiana continues bear influence on everything from fashion to decor. There are endless options when it comes to wedding-appropriate Cancon — especially if you’re hosting a woodsy or whimsical affair. Consider working iconic symbols into your reception decor, opt for traditional footwear for some unique photos, and wow your guests with Canuck-approved treats — poutine cupcake anyone?
Lise Watier is a Canadian beauty legend that was recently honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Canadian Fragrance Awards. Though she has introduced many amazing fragrances (and cosmetics) to the world, Watier’s most popular scent is the gorgeous Neiges launched in 1993. Read the rest of this entry »
Heaven on earth—the Wickaninnish Inn.
We love to wave the flag and promote all things Canadian, including amazing honeymoon locations. One place that is my radar right now is the breathtaking Wickaninnish Inn in Tofino, British Columbia. Read the rest of this entry »
Mascara is like a pair of jeans. There are many to choose from, but finding the right one for you can be challenging. Throw in the added factor of finding a great waterproof formula (one that you don’t have to rub your eyes off to remove) and you’ve got a beauty mission on your hands. Read the rest of this entry »
Okay, I’m putting it out there, I LOVE MY JOB! And one of the reasons that makes it so lovable is hearing how much of an inspiration we’ve been to brides. Ariana, a newlywed, had written me this heartwarming e-mail a few weeks back (after reading the wonderful message you MUST check out the cutest wedding EVER below!).
Hello Roseanne at Weddingbells!
Your magazine offered up so much inspiration as I began the process of planning my “country-chic” wedding. After some time hoarding pictures on my desktop, I came to realize the style I liked when I opened the file – sweet, simple, whimsy but practical, effortlessly pretty,
natural, unique, vintagy, and of course prairie Canadian – very much the things your magazine regularly features. I summed it up as Country Chic and stuck to that theme. I looked to you for help too, as I didn’t have a planner, day-of-planner, or really anyone to give me
some direction or advice! (I’m the first of my friends to marry…nerve-wracking!) It was definitely a lot of trial and error on my part.
My name is Ariana and my husband is Travis. Our wedding took place at his parents’ farm, outside of Edmonton, Alberta. The reception was down the gravel road, in a small community hall. It was important to us to have our wedding near the place we both grew up and
truly reflect the area…it meant a lot to our parents too. Also, from the get-go we knew our wedding needed to be on a budget…and I’m
happy to report it stayed that way! That meant a lot of DIY…many nights in front of the TV folding tissue paper, making table numbers,
printing signs, glueing flowers…all while ordering pizza and serving wine so I could get some help! Luckily I wanted the whole wedding to
have an unfussy, handmade feel that I think perfectly reflected the simply pretty western Canadian location.
Here’s photos from the day. Our photographers are a husband and wife team, called JDS Photography out of Edmonton, AB. They were fantastic!
Thank-you so much for you time.
Sincerely,
Ariana
Our friends over at Canadian Family just posted this REALLY mouth-watering image of a lemon & lavender shortbread cookie. Looking at them kind of makes you want to pull them from your screen and munch on one right now. Yum, yum, yum! Click here to get the recipe.
{via Canadian Family}
Looking for a wedding song? Chantal Kreviazuk has a romantic one on her new album, “Plain Jane.” The Canadian songstress, who’s married to another Canadian superstar, Raine Maida from Our Lady Peace, just launched her newest album a few weeks ago. Read the rest of this entry »
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Graydon Hall Manor: Toronto’s most exclusive reception facility – only 4 Saturday’s left in 2010.
