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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.

real weddings

A Vintage DIY Wedding in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Posted December 21st, 2011 | 9:00 am | By Bailey Spagat | No Comments

Jaylene Barkman and Steven Plett, August 13, 2011, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Photography courtesy Rosie Haberl of Simply Rosie Photography, (simplyrosie.ca).

Vendors
Ceremony and reception location: Jaylene’s childhood home and neighbour’s home
Dress: Alfred Angelo from 7^th Avenue Fashions
Hair: Heidi from First Impressions Hair & Skin Team (204-255-3599)
Makeup: The bride’s cousin
Groom’s attire: Point Zero from Sears
Cake: Made by the maid of honour
Flowers: The bride and her friends
Music: iPod playlist
Caterer: The bride’s family
Tent: Weather Wise Tent Rentals Inc.

real weddings

A Modern Glamorous Wedding in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Posted October 6th, 2011 | 9:00 am | By Bailey Spagat | No Comments

Alia Nygard and Derek Daneault, July 31, 2011, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Photography courtesy Joel Ross of Joel Ross Photography, (joelross.com).

Vendors

Ceremony and reception location: The Gates on Roblin
Bridal gown: Bliss Bridal
Makeup: Deborah Novelli
Hair: Guy Lemiex and Haley Golin from Bern’s and Black
Groom’s tux: Harry Rosen
Bridal party’s attire: 7th Avenue
Cake: Chocolate Zen
Music: Danny Kramer
Flowers: Floral Elements
Stationery: Urban Ink Design
Linens: Planned Perfectly
Wedding planner: Events by Emma
Photo Booth: 4 Square Foto
Fireworks: Arch Angel Fireworks
AV/Lighting: Elite Lighting
Ice bar: Krystal Dreams (204-661-5455)
Entertainment: Carnival Dancers from Folklorama Talent and Magician Simon Winthrop

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Pretty In Plinko In Winnipeg, Manitoba

Posted September 2nd, 2011 | 12:00 pm | By Jen O'Brien | No Comments

Jacqueline Sharpe and Brian Rudolf, April 2nd, 2011, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Photography courtesy Nghia Tran, (nghiatranphotography.com).

Vendors
Ceremony location: Westminster United Church
Reception location: Four Points by Sheraton, Winnipeg South
Caterer: Four Points by Sheraton, Winnipeg South
Bridal gown: David’s Bridal
Bridal party attire: David’s Bridal
Groom’s tux: Moores
Cupcakes (and Angry Birds!): Cakeology
Music: Platinum Sound
Hair: Headrush Hair Salon (204) 253-8700
Makeup: MAC Cosmetics
Flowers: Knot to Worry
Stationery: Empire Invites
Linens: Moments Event Planning

planning » rosie's ideas

Another Spooktacular Celebration

Posted October 29th, 2010 | 8:30 am | By Roseanne Dela Rosa | No Comments

With Halloween just around the corner, I thought it’d only be fitting to share this awesome yet spooky-themed wedding. Read the rest of this entry »

planning » rosie's ideas

Crafty Wedding Cakes

Posted September 22nd, 2010 | 9:30 am | By Roseanne Dela Rosa | 1 Comment

To all you Winnipeg brides, if you haven’t found your cake you may want to take a peek at Vanilla Bean Cakes! I cannot say enough good things about this awesome cake shop. Every one of their designs are super-gorgeous and look inviting to eat. I was particularly drawn to these three cakes. The first, a warm home-sweet-home dessert table, the second a replicated wedding cake for the couples’ anniversary and, lastly, a gorgeous chocolate wedding confection decorated in cute buttons and ribbons.

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Something Cold, Something Blue

Posted May 31st, 2010 | 9:00 am | By Emily Wood | 50 Comments

So far in our wedding plans, David and I haven’t really encountered too many challenges. Well, other than losing half the wedding party and my dress disappearing along with the retailer – but that’s all part of the fun, right? Though we’ve become hooked on Say Yes to the Dress as well as Rich Bride, Poor Bride (don’t tell, but I may have received a text message now and then making sure I set the PVR!), the thing that’s surprised me the most is the lack of drama that seems to go along with wedding planning on these shows. But that’s not to say there isn’t one teensy issue proving a little difficult: the whole ‘winter’ thing.

At the beginning of my blogging journey here, one of the big issues was finding outerwear for the wedding party, which proved quite the challenge. You were all rock stars in helping me out – and a HUGE thank you must be said for all the comments (and e-mails, with more online shopping options than I could shake a credit card at)! Outerwear for us has since been located – we found perfect coats (at Superstore of all places!), but that’s not where the challenge ended. We have guests to keep warm! One of the biggest things we want to ensure in this winter wedding is everyone’s comfort. Read the rest of this entry »

fashion » wedding belle

Wedding Belle: A Blushing Bride

Posted May 28th, 2010 | 9:30 am | By Stephanie Gray | 2 Comments

Bride: Lara Nesplak
Wedding Date: August 22, 2009
Wedding Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba
Wedding Style: This wedding had pretty in pink written all over it! Lara’s girlish charm shone through in every way- from her sweetheart gown with a big bow on the side to the bright pink roses that dominated her bouquet. Lara wore her beautiful, red hair down in loose waves that looked oh-so-natural with a mid-length veil. Her favourite girls also looked fun-loving and feminine in their bright pink cocktail dresses that matched the groomsmen’s ties perfectly. Lara definitely got her dream of having a “garden wedding with lots of pink and polka dots!”
The Look: Bridal Gown, Evalina Couture (evalinacouture.com). Flowers, Timeless Florals (204-832-2419). Hair, Salon One (403-279-9191). Makeup, Buttercup Beauty Bar (buttercupbeautybar.com). Cake, Chef Angela at Pineridge Hollow (pineridgehollow.com). Read the rest of this entry »