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What You Should Know Before You Hit The Bridal Shows

Posted January 6th, 2012 | 4:00 pm | By Bailey Spagat | No Comments

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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.

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A Cute And Crafty Wedding in Edmonton, Alberta

Posted December 20th, 2011 | 9:00 am | By Bailey Spagat | 1 Comment

Katherine Hodges and Robert Requena, July 23, 2011, Edmonton, Alberta.

Photography courtesy Jessica Fern Facette Photography, (jessicafernfacette.com).

Vendors

Ceremony location: St. Albert Parish Church
Reception location: Bride’s family backyard
Dress: Madeline Gardner from Ethos
Hair: Kirsten Komant
Makeup: Andrea Kuchera
Groom’s tux: Hugo Boss from Harry Rosen
Bridal party attire: BCBG
Cake: Mother of the groom
Caterer: Elizabethan Catering
Flowers: Friend, Colleen Roberge
Music: iPod playing songs requested from the guests via RSVPs
Stationery: Notables

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A Pretty DIY Vintage Wedding in Edmonton, Alberta

Posted November 14th, 2011 | 9:00 am | By Bailey Spagat | 4 Comments

Megan Seville and Cameron Jefferies, September 17, 2011, Edmonton, Alberta.

Photography courtesy Katya Nova and Rob Michaud of Katya Nova Photography, (katyanova.com).

Vendors
Ceremony location: Timm’s Centre for the Arts located on the University of Alberta Campus
Reception location: The Royal Mayfair Golf and Country Club
Dress: Pronovias from Pure Bridal
Hair: Suki from Ponytails and Horseshoes
Makeup: Andrea Kuchera
Groom’s tux: Hugo Boss from Henry Singer
Planner: Jenelle Jamani of Special Event Rentals
Bridal party attire: Anthropologie and BCBGMAXAZRIA
Cake: Bee-Bell Bakery
Flowers: Holes Greenhouse
Music: DJ Qwake & Harman B of Urban Metropolis Entertainment
Stationery: Maddy and Seth Lucas from ‘Ello There
Cinematographer: Maclean Carlson from Hello Tomorrow Wedding Films

Love this real wedding? Get to know the couple and hear them exchange their vows in this behind the scenes video.

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A Coral-Toned Fairytale Wedding In Edmonton

Posted September 14th, 2011 | 10:20 am | By Samantha So | No Comments

Shannon Krystal Novak and Henry Verne Plantinga, April 30^th, 2011, Edmonton, Alberta.

Photography Courtesy Buffy Goodman of Buffy Goodman Photography, (buffygoodman.com ).

Vendors
Ceremony location: North Pointe Community Church
Reception location: The Edmonton Petroleum Club
Bridal gown: Maggie Sottero from Bridal Debut
Bridal party’s attire: Wedding World Bridal
Cake: Cakes by Candace
Favours: The Wedding Shoppe
Flowers: Jennifer Kitzan from The Kaboose
Groom’s attire: Moores
Hair and makeup: Eveline Charles City Centre
Music: Garry Robertson Music
Stationery: Valley Printers

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Will You Be My Bridesmaid?

Posted September 17th, 2010 | 8:30 am | By Roseanne Dela Rosa | No Comments

Sometimes asking your best friends to stand next to you on your wedding day is better translated in the form of a cute bridal party card. Found these awesome downloadable PDF’s via PinkPolka Wedding Design. Read the rest of this entry »

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Big Giveaway Week 1: Alfred Angelo dress, MAC eyeshadow, Pink Polka Invites & Short & Sweet Paperie Stationery

Posted July 19th, 2010 | 11:56 am | By Stephanie Gray | No Comments

Our Fall & Winter 2010 issue has just hit newsstands and to celebrate our 25th anniversary year we are giving away tons of amazing prizes (we also gave away tons of goodies with our Spring & Summer issue). So what kind of freebies are you going to find? I suggest picking up a copy of the issue and making note of everything you see with a special pink icon — those items will be up for grabs — and it’s everything from dresses, to makeup, stationery, accessories. and more. Every week you’ll find four new items, meaning every week we’ll have winners! Plus we’re giving away a huge grand prize of a trip for two to Sandals in the Bahamas, which you can enter in every day. Read the rest of this entry »

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Tips from a Wedding Photographer

Posted March 13th, 2010 | 11:00 am | By Stephanie Gray | 6 Comments

Photography courtesy Shandro Photo.

Photography is one of the most important (and can be the most expensive) aspect of your wedding planning. The reality is, long after the big day is over many of your memories will come from the photos, which you’ll also want to print, display and share with your friends and family!

Photographer Haley Shandro of Shandro Photo in Edmonton, Alberta recently wrote a blog post for the Professional Photographers of Canada giving tips on why and how you should budget for a wedding photographer. Read the rest of this entry »

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Let Them Eat Cake

Posted February 18th, 2010 | 11:00 am | By Carrie Ye | 7 Comments

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Actually, this entry is about more than cake…it’s about FOOD!!

Rehearsal Dinner: This is going to be a really special dinner because it’s going to incorporate the foods of our two families. Gergely’s mom is an amazing baker and makes the most delicious Hungarian dessert: beigli. It’s a rolled pastry filled with sesame seeds and jam and according to Ger, his mom is the ONLY person who can make it right. I can’t wait to see all the goodies that she’ll whip up for us!

WBFeb10_pastry My mom is, in my opinion, the best cook in the world! She, like me, loves food, and can make just about anything after tasting it just once. For the rehearsal dinner though, she’ll probably stick to the classic Chinese dishes: dumplings, stir-fried vermicelli, spring rolls, etc. Read the rest of this entry »