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13 Ways to Get that Old Hollywood Glamour Wedding Look
Look to classic elements that are reminiscent of Old Hollywood for a sophisticated reception look.
Be a DIY Goddess With These 12 Must-Have Wedding Ideas
Create a fantastic soiree filled with crafty pieces in shades of light pink, peach and cream with subtle hints of gold. Product photography Carlo Mendoza.
14 Preppy Princess Wedding Ideas for Your Celebration
Incorporate this pretty style into your special occasion with a playful mix of fun and classy items in shades of pink, grey, blue and white. Product photography by Carlo Mendoza.
Feather-Inspired Wedding Ideas
Inspired by the flutter of birds? Incorporate their natural whimsy into your wedding day by adding feathers to your look. Draw inspiration from the elegance of white feathers and include them in your dress and accessories or use the colours…
Add Country Charm To Your Wedding With These Ideas
If you’re a country girl at heart you’ll love this collection of rustic ideas for your rural-themed wedding. Drawing inspiration from your own backyard, use natural greens and browns as your colour scheme incorporating the textures of burlap, pine cones,…
5 Ways to Bring that Southern Charm To Your Wedding
Anybody catch CW’s latest series–Hart Of Dixie? You should! It’s quite the show (I’m told Gilmore Girl fans will love it) and chockfull of sweet southern inspiration (sans those southern belle dresses). Thinking about incorporating this charming theme into your…
Wedding Trend Alert: Country Chic Celebrations
Right now we’re obsessed with stylish rustic weddings that feel fresh and effortless. Thinking of trying this theme for your big day? We’ve put together some pointers to help you host a party that’s a little bit country and a…
Wedding Style Inspiration From The Movie ‘The Help’
The movie version of best-selling novel The Help by Kathryn Stockett just hit theatres (today!), and there’s already Oscar buzz around Emma Stone’s performance. We can’t wait to see Stone in action alongside other stellar actors such as Bryce Dallas…
Modern Wedding Inspiration
Love a crisp polished look? Then a modern wedding might be just what you’re after. To help you plan we’ve gathered up some of our favourite modern elements, from a beribboned square cake and sleek bridal gown to the latest…
Inspiration: Feeling Hot Hot Hot
Clockwise from top left: Gown, courtesy Mercedes Alonso. Seen in this slide show. Decor, photography courtesy Shawn Star. Seen in this slide show. Invitation, courtesy Creative Expressions. Seen in this slide show. Cocktail, as seen in this slide show. Cake,…
Inspiration: Let’s Get Nautical
Clockwise from top left: Dress, courtesy BCBG Max Azria. Bouquet, photography courtesy Old Town Florist. Seen in this slide show. Boutonnière, courtesy Petal Pushers. Cufflinks, courtesy Victorian Curiosities. Cupcakes, courtesy The Cupcake Blog. Table numbers, courtesy Signs of Vintage. Invitation,…
Inspiration: Blushing Bride
Clockwise from top left: Gown, by Reem Acra. Seen in this slide show. Invitation, courtesy The Social Page Stationery and Giftware Purse, photography by Carlo Mendoza courtesy Jeanne Lottie. Seen in this slide show. Guest book, courtesy The Bridal Wish…
Inspiration: Flower Power
Clockwise from top left: Dress, courtesy Ivy & Aster. Seen in this slide show. Watering can favour, courtesy La Fete. Bouquet, photography by A Simple Photograph courtesy Catherine Wright Designs. Seen in this slide show. Shoes, courtesy BHLDN. Perfume, courtesy…
Current Obsession: Warm Colour Combo of Corals, Yellows, Greens and Blues
I know what you’re probably thinking, that’s a whole lot of shades. But, when done right this group of hues can be quite inviting and beautiful. My inspiration? Anthropologie’s Natural World Dessert Plates and Amazon Dream’s pitcher (pictured above). The…
Inspiration: Pink, Gold and Sparkles!
Clockwise from top left: Hair accessory, courtesy ban.do. Gown, courtesy Oscar de la Renta. Seen in this blog post. Stationery, photography courtesy Barbara Kua Calligraphy. Seen in this slide show. Bouquet, photography courtesy Photobolic. Seen in this slide show. Table…
Must-See: Destination Wedding in Mexico
I can’t express how head over heels in love I am with this wedding right now. Everything from the details to the colour to the actual day is just so “wow”. And, seeing as it is Cinco de Mayo today,…
Inspiration: The Royal Treatment
Clockwise from top left: Catherine Middleton, photography courtesy Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images Entertainment. Seen in this blog post. Flower Girl Dress, courtesy Dessy Kids, Fall 2001. Seen in this gallery. Bridesmaid Dress, Lela Rose, Fall 2001. Seen in this gallery.…
Inspiration: English Rose
Clockwise from top left: Gown, photography courtesy Ishi. First published in Weddingbells Fall & Winter 2009. Seen in this gallery. Table Setting, photography courtesy Yvonne Duivenvoorden. First published in Weddingbells Fall & Winter 2010. Seen in this gallery. Cake, photography…
Inspiration: Think Pink
Clockwise from top left: Bouquet, photography courtesy Lee Weston Photography. Seen in the Real Wedding: Pink Palette. Bridesmaid Dress, Alfred Sung, Fall 2011. Seen in this slide show. Shoes, photography courtesy Paper Heart Photography. Seen in the Real Wedding: Sweet…
Inspiration: Opposites Attract
Clockwise from top left: Dress, courtesy Carolina Herrera, Spring 2011. Seen in the gallery: Fifteen Black and White Bridal Gowns. Tuxedo, courtesy Mr. Porter. Seen in this blog post. Cake, photography courtesy Blue Olive Photography. Seen in the real wedding:…
Inspiration: Hello Yellow
Clockwise from top left: Dress, courtesy Kate Spade. Cake, courtesy LovinSullivanCakes. Seen in the slide show: Colorful Confections. Invite, courtesy Minted. Shoes, courtesy Nina Shoes. Seen in the slide show: Brighten Your Day Centrepiece, photography courtesy Erin Gilmore Photography. Seen…
April Showers Brings May Flowers
If you happen to be from, or near, the Niagara region then you’re in luck. Mimosa Flowers (formerly Vintage Design Company) has just re-launched their company with a whole new look, brand, and site. Bringing more creative and fresher designs…
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A Weddingbells Shower
While Kate and William were announcing their engagement yesterday, we ourselves were in the midst of our own celebration–throwing a surprise soiree for our art director Jenn, who’s tying the knot in Sonoma Valley next Tuesday. Unbeknownst to Jenn, we…
