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planning » rosie's ideas

Post-Wedding Celebration

There can only be one word used to describe a celebration like this–GORGEOUS! I love it. I love it. I love it. The details are so inspiring and the couple themselves are too cute for words. Here’s what the photographers (the talented pros over at Mango Studios) had to say about the soiree:

What an amazing day with Diana and Elson! Although they had already had a small intimate wedding is sunny LA, they had their big party for family and friends back here in Toronto. We started off with some eclectic shots around the Gladstone Hotel, then over to the Evergreen Brickworks for a fun tandem bike ride, and then flew over to Archeo in the Distillery for an amazing lunch. Although the day started off grey and rain soaked, we ended up with a bright and sunny afternoon for the party. The main focus of the day though were the details! The room looked beautiful with the help of the amazing planner Melissa Samborski from One Fine Day, and Diana herself who hand made lots of the decor! Check it out for yourself below.


fashion » wedding belle

Wedding Belle: A Sophisticated Beach Bride

Bride: Melissa Kampman
Wedding Date:
February 3, 2010
Wedding Location:
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Wedding Style:
Melissa was the perfect beach bride, as she balanced the relaxed and casual feel of a beach wedding with a touch of class. Her flowy, chiffon gown had a dramatic plunging neckline with crystal detailing and looked spectacular along the bright backdrop of the tropics. She wore Jimmy Choo kitten-heeled sandals that were adorned with Swarovski crystals and she “absolutely loved them!” Melissa turned an old rhinestone necklace that belonged to her grandmother into a headband–definitely her most treasured piece. “It meant a lot to me to wear something that was hers,” she said. This bride did her own makeup after taking lessons at home and looked natural and flawless (even under the blazing sun!). The rest of her bridal party complimented her style and the vibrant colours of the tropics as the bridesmaids dawned flowing, fuchsia dresses and the groomsmen wore casual, linen pants.
The Look:
Bridal gown, Maggie Sottero (maggiesottero.com) from Alliance Bridal (alliancebridal.com). Ceremony and Reception, Majestic Colonial Punta Cana (majestic-resorts.com). Hair, Spa Majestic Elegance Hotel Punta Cana.

Photography courtesy Eva Hadhazy (hadhazyphoto.com). Read the rest of this entry »

planning » rosie's ideas

welcome bags for out-of-towners

{image via Mélangerie Inc.}

I’m all for giving your out-of-town guests a little extra something–after all they did trek all that way just to be a part of your special day. If you’re stuck on ideas, check out Mélangerie Inc., who are real pros at putting together personalized welcome bags. They really know how to infuse your wedding location and personality into each and every gift bag. Read the rest of this entry »

fashion » wedding belle

Wedding Belle: A Beach Goddess

Bride: Katie McLean
Wedding Date:
December 10. 2009
Wedding Location:
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Wedding Style:
Katie was a beautiful beach bride in her flowing, sweetheart gown, perfect for a gorgeous destination wedding. The ruched dress was accentuated with a sparkling band under the bust and her diamond drop earrings polished off her look. In spirit of her beach wedding, she accessorized with a grand white flower in her hair and white kitten-heel flip-flops on her feet. Turquoise accents popped throughout the wedding in everything from her umbrella that shadowed her from the bright sun to her bridesmaid entourage. It was a wedding truly fit for a goddess!
The Look:
Bridal gown, Sophie’s Gown Shoppe (sophiesgownshoppe.com). Bridesmaid gown, Sears (sears.ca). Ceremony and Reception, Majestic Colonial Punta Cana (majestic-resorts.com). Flowers, Village Vines Florists (villagevinesflorists.com). Read the rest of this entry »

blogger search » destination

OOTs, AHRs & RSVPs—oh my!

So unless you are also planning a destination wedding, you’re probably wondering what the heck an OOT or AHR is—I myself hadn’t heard of either until we started planning our wedding last year. OOT is the abbreviation for basically the best loot bags ever—the Out Of Town bags, which we’ll be giving out to all of our guests in Jamaica. AHR is the abbreviation for the big party we’re planning right now—the At Home Reception.

So first, the OOTs! I would just like to say, if you’re one of our guests coming to Jamaica—PLEASE STOP READING NOW! Read the rest of this entry »

beauty

Video of the Week: Destination Wedding Hair

Celebrity hair stylist Sally Hershberger styles an undone updo perfect for a destination wedding. Read the rest of this entry »

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I ♥ Etsy!

Photo courtesy of dandelionland. Ours will be customized to look just like us.

First off, I have to share the good news—everything worked out, and Karlo and I are still getting married in Jamaica! It took almost a week, (andthere was very little sleep during that week, let me tell you!) but our travel agent was able to find us enough seats on a different flight to Jamaica, and work it out with the hotel that we still have the same block of rooms as originally booked.  Now, of course, the itinerary is very different from the original—we’re flying on a different day, and we have a few layovers to deal with—but it’s all good. We’re just happy that we still get to feel the Jamaican sand under our feet as we say our vows. Just a little road bump on our way to wedded bliss, no biggie! As they say in Jamaica, “Ery’ting irie!” Read the rest of this entry »

fashion » tulle box

Marvellous Marchesa

This dress is a hit with brides, as it's fashion-forward and flattering. Photo courtesy Marchesa.

This past weekend (in between chocolate bunny binges, naturally!), I stopped into White, Toronto to check out Marchesa’s bridal collection. Read the rest of this entry »

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