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Follow Ciara DaykinWell Saturday is here. Hello Saturday. #dumbass tweet
Follow Simon DaykinSo I have a confession to make…a few years back my wife got me into watching Gossip Girl. I know what you are thinking, WHHHHHAAAAAAAAA….Gossip Girl!?!??!?! Yes, I watch, have watched and continue to watch this CW produced show about silly rich kids and the “problems”. And you know what, I LOVE Chuck Bass! That guy has style for days!!! I do look to him for style tips, for both myself and my Grooms.
Well, Blair is getting married to Prince Louis of Monaco and I have some shots from the set of “B” in her wedding dress. It’s a pretty stunning dress and she looks amazing. I wonder if Chuck will show up and declare his undying love for her? Well, no spoilers here, you’ll have to watch. And by the way, congrats to Gossip Girl, I hear the wedding will mark the shows 100th episode. I attribute and the good ratings to Chuck, his squinty eyes and great suits. Just my opinion…
Diamond tiara, simple diamond necklace and a stunning gown, not bad Blair, not bad. Nice simple dress design, I really like the look of this. Of course, if Chuck does show up, I can only imagine the outfit that guy will be wearing…
Here are a few more pics form the set….
Photos: Fame, Source
So I am not sure exactly when the episode airs, but check local listings and feel free to comment on Blair’s look. Looking forward to seeing all the other fashion and dresses and suits and tuxes in this episode.
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So good evening readers, I have noticed that of late I have been posting a lot of advice for my dear Grooms, well…there is another side to this blog….YES! The “She Said” part of the blog. I do apologize for neglecting that side, so here we go with a little advice for the Brides out there who read this wonderful publication…….
Here is a little article written by Firefly Occasions founder & CEO, my wife…Ciara Daykin.
Brides always ask me in the weeks leading up to their wedding, “Ciara, what advice to you have for me on my wedding day?”
Well, the answer is LOTS… but there are really 3 key things that I think are important to remember on your wedding day that will help you get through the day stress free and truly enjoy it.
Here are my 3 Big Wedding Day Tips for the Bride:
1) It Goes By So Fast- You’ve probably heard a lot of brides say that their wedding day went by so fast. Well, it is only a day after all and days always seem to go by faster when you’re busy and having fun. I always tell my brides that it’s important to stop during the day and take in certain moments so that they are forever imprinted into your memory. When you’re walking down the aisle, really relish the experience. When you’re saying your vows, look into his eyes and take your time. When you’re sitting at the head table, look out at all your guests enjoying themselves (and the centerpieces you picked out)
2) Be Gracious- It’s a big day for you but it’s also a big day for your Mother, your Father, your bridesmaids and 
everyone close to you. There are a lot of emotions running through the air so it’s really important to be a gracious, humble bride. Just because it’s your day doesn’t mean common courtesy like please and thank you go out the window. Think before you speak… or snap… this is a day that will hold a lot of memories and you want them all to be great
3) Thank Everyone- I can’t say this enough- make sure you thank EVERYONE. Make a list before your wedding of everyone who’s helped you with your wedding. Entire friendships have been ruined because a bride and groom forget to thank their friend for helping with an element of their wedding. Especially thank your family and his family (even if you don’t think they totally deserve it). It’s all about being gracious right?? You can’t thank everyone enough on this day.
Ciara’s Bridal Advice
My 3 Big Wedding Day Tips for the Bride are important to remember for a joyous wedding day. The day is filled wth a lot of emotions and it can go by in a flash but if you remember these 3 things you’ll definitely have a great time.
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Our good friends over at Wildflower Linen in Los Angeles had some exciting news to share. About linens and that little movie I hear is out…I think it’s called Twilight, pasty white guy, sullen girl, some sort of lama with a six pack. I’m told it’s pretty popular.
The company’s owner and founder Youngsong Martin was a guest speaker at our very first Rockstar Wedding Planner LIVE event 3 years back in LA. If you’re wondering what that is, Ciara coaches other wedding planners across North America on how to grow their businesses. It’s a pretty cool thing for the industry. Youngsong is doll, and so damn talented. We’re starting to see a lot of Twilight inspired wedding themes and I can only imagine how crazy it’s gonna get.
Anyway, here is the email we got from Wildflower. Congratulations guys, amazing work.
Wildflower Linen is official licensee of linens, bedding, and home decor inspired by Summit Entertainment’s “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1″
Renowned special-event designer Youngsong Martin and her company Wildflower Linen are no strangers to Hollywood glamour, having created high-fashion décor for the post-Oscars Governor’s Ball, Vanity Fair after-parties and such red-carpet galas as a world-premiere bash at the Venice Film Festival in Italy. Youngsong’s elegant table linens and accessories decorated the long-awaited wedding of Bella and Edward, in the fourth installment of Summit Entertainment’s international blockbuster film franchise, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 ” which is in theaters starting November 18, 2011.
Now, thanks to a unique licensing collaboration between Wildflower Linen and Summit Entertainment, fans of the movies’ legendary romance, passion and intrigue can bring “Twilight Saga” inspired fashion décor into their own home. As an official licensee of “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1,” Wildflower Linen has created an exclusive, themed line of glamorous table linens, chair covers, napkins, and tabletop accessories inspired by the actual linens used in the film. These collections were all created and designed by Youngsong Martin.
Wildflower Linen’s “Twilight Saga” inspired decor items debuted recently at the celebrity-studded “Official Twilight Convention” at the Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles, which was attended by the stars of the films, Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. Fan reaction to Youngsong Martin’s new line of themed table linens, chair covers and home décor accessories was overwhelmingly positive.
“I am so excited to be returning to my fashion-design retailing roots by marketing these new ‘Twilight Saga’ inspired products for fans who would love to infuse their own celebrations with the ‘Twilight’ touch,” Martin remarked.
Product descriptions, specifications, prices and availability information will soon be provided at Wildflower Linen’s website, www.wildflowerlinens.com. Retailers and prospective purchasers also can obtain information about the official “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1″ linen products by contacting Wildflower Linen’s headquarters at (714) 522-2777 or twilight@wildflowerlinens.com.
The next chapter of “The Twilight Saga” will be released as two separate films with the first of the two – “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1″ – slated to be released in theatres on November 18, 2011 and the second coming to theatres on November 16, 2012. Academy Award® winner Bill Condon directed both films starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner. In “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1,” Bella (Stewart) and Edward (Pattinson), plus those they love, must deal with the chain of consequences brought on by a marriage and honeymoon, and the tumultuous birth of a child… which brings an unforeseen and shocking development for Jacob Black (Lautner). With more of the romance, passion, intrigue and action that made “Twilight,” “The Twilight Saga: New Moon” and “The Twilight Saga: Eclipse” worldwide blockbusters, “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1″, based on Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling book series, begins the conclusion of the tale of vampire love, boundless friendship, acceptance, and finding your true self. The project, based on the fourth novel in author Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series, is written by Melissa Rosenberg with Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt and Stephenie Meyer producing.
About Youngsong Martin and Wildflower Linen: Since launching Wildflower Linen in 2001, Youngsong Martin has been celebrated for redefining the concept of “designer” rental linens while creating special-event decor for presidential mansions, famed party planning professionals, style-conscious wedding hosts, the U.S. State Department, red carpet events of all kinds, and such superstars as Oprah Winfrey and Elton John. The former women’s apparel designer has also developed a nationwide clientele for her Southern California-based rental company while launching six high-style Wildflower Linen showrooms in Orange County, Beverly Hills, San Francisco, Scottsdale, Arizona, and Utah’s renowned Deer Valley-Park City alpine resort area. Youngsong Martin’s international acclaim has grown meanwhile through décor consulting alliances with major hospitality businesses overseas. Youngsong also has appeared in several design-oriented reality TV and documentary series and on radio and TV shows internationally.
About Summit Entertainment: Summit Entertainment LLC is a worldwide theatrical motion picture development, financing, production and distribution studio. While handling all aspects of marketing and distribution for its own internally developed productions and acquired pictures, Summit Entertainment also oversees international sales for its own and third-party products. The studio releases 10 to 12 films annually on average.
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Today is Friday, so I am told anyway. And Friday is a party day…bye bye work, hello weekend, hello nice bottle of wine, gin, beer…whatever tickles your bits and makes you feel warm and fuzzy after a long week. So today I am posting an article I wrote about not drinking too much and becoming that guy at your own wedding….talk about embarrassing…
So sit back, grab that bottle (unless you happen to be getting married tomorrow, in which case you should probably be at the rehearsal) and enjoy more of my opinions that the internets afford me to put out into the world.
Here is a little article I like to call “Don’t Be THAT Guy At Your Own Wedding”
My last issue dealt with THAT guy at your wedding. I got quite the response so I thought I’d go one more mile down the road and address how you, the Groom can avoid being THAT guy at your own wedding. Trust me, it happens. There are plenty of reasons for this occurrence. They range from nerves, lack of eating, mixing boozes to good old hard partying and lack of control. I’ll hit a few here, the usual suspects but I can’t get into some of the deeper, crazier reasons, coz that’s between you and your shrink! You DO NOT want to look like this guy at your own wedding…do you??? Of course you don’t!
Eat It! Just Eat It!
Each one of us has joked, at one point or another about getting a good base before a night of drinking. Well as far as I’m concerned, there is truth to that. Food in the belly makes sure the alcohol takes longer to get into your blood stream. Making the wine make its way through a 16oz steak will help you. But this is not just a night…oh no…this is a FULL DAY! So make sure you eat, eat whenever possible, whatever possible. Eat a good, solid, manly man breakfast, then eat lunch, solid proteins and the like. From the ceremony to the cocktails there is a long time…so I suggest bringing food along. I’m not saying that you pull out a hero sandwich just before you say “I do”. But have the photographer bring along some food for the photo shoot or stick a sandwich in your pocket. Keep the food coming whenever you can and try not to get hungry.
Go To Bed Early…And SLEEP
This is not directed at your wedding night…oh no…this is directed at the night BEFORE your wedding night.
Never make this night your stag night! There is no reason to go out and get all “Jersey Shored” the night before your wedding. You’ll only regret it later. Use this night to have a great dinner, either with your Bride to be, your family or all your guests. When they start to drink it all up, you make your exit. They may rib you, but they will understand. In all honesty, I would have a quiet dinner with your Bride to be, and your families. Keep it an early night. And if it’s all family, no one will try to pour shots down your throat. Head to bed early, go over your vows and your speech to make sure all your I’s are crossed and your T’s be dotted, then go to sleep. You’ll need your rest for the coming day. Trust me on this, falling asleep, or even WORSE…passing out at your wedding is not on!
Consumption
Usually there will be some booze at the wedding, and mostly there will be a lot of the stuff. Doesn’t mean you have to drink it all though. Remember to pace oneself…patience is a virtue. So be patient boys. If you want to drink, then have a drink…no need to go double fisted. Remember you need to be able to last the night and “then some”. Yes I do mean the wedding night. If you drink away your “performance” then I can’t help you. But I can help you before this happens. So slow down, and not only will you be able to give a ROCKSTAR performance on your wedding night but you’ll look better in all your photos and you won’t be tossing back you dinner on your guests or slurring your speech. The speech you spent so long working on. There is plenty of time to have a few too many…your wedding day is not one of these times!
Simon’s Gutsy Groom Advice
Most, if not all of the guys I know love to head out and “tie one on”…myself included. But let’s be honest here. Your wedding is not the time to do this. You have asked a bunch of your closest friends and family to join you in a celebration with your families and your future wife. So you need to be a part of that celebration.
I’m not saying you don’t drink…I would never say that! But what I am saying is put yourself in the best position to handle your booze fellas, book your stag a few weeks out. That gives you plenty of time to recover. If you have out of town pals coming in, set up a pub night a few days (if possible)before the wedding to hoist pints with them. Don’t do it the night before. Never do it the night before!
Drinking is a slippery slope, you feel good one minute, then you’re all over the floor the next. You need to be on your feet, shaking hands, taking pictures and being a great guy, you need to be on your “A” game. It’s just one day, you can do it. Be cool!
You got questions? I got your answers! Feel free to drop me a line if you want to, I’m here to help you guys. My email is simon@fireflyoccasions.com and you have access to me. So I suggest you use that. I can also hook you guys up with the best wedding planner in the biz…you need a great planner, I got one, I also come in the package so all your questions during the planning process you may have…I’ll be there to help you out. You can check out our work at www.fireflyoccasions.com and book your free consultation by emailing us at info@fireflyoccasions.com. Oh yeah, and we have phone number as well, it’s 1-800-791-5636 EXT 701.
That is all for this time boys…
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This past summer we did an outdoor family birthday party. The weather held for most of the evening then it poured, but by that time it was late and all the good stuff had happened already. Just because you have a party in your backyard, doesn’t mean it has to look like a back yard.
We hung working chandeliers form the trees, yes, we plugged them in and they gave off a great glow as the sun set. Each guest had their own, individual and different tea cup (it’s the little details people remember and we specialize in little details.
We brought in white chivari chairs for a crisp summer feel and then added pops of color with the teal table cloth and bright napkins. And what is a birthday party without cake? Well we had two, so guests had a choice. Macaroons? Yes please…they also added some pops of color.
A big thanks to Alan Maudie for the photography that night and to Edralyn Chapman of Floral Artistry for the flowers, amazing as always Lyn. And of course to Ciara Daykin of Firefly Occasions, for the design concept of the entire party.
I’m still getting the hang of the image editor thingy on the blog, so the pics are pretty much all over the place, but hey…I think symmetry can be overrated anyway.
Today’s blog post is sponsored by the following key words…Outdoor, Birthday, Party, Event, Alan Maudie, Floral Artistry, Firefly Occasions, Chiavari Chairs, Linens, Chandelier(s), Cake, Macaroons.
Thanks for reading…if you have an upcoming wedding or event and you’d like to meet with us to discuss your vision, please email info@fireflyoccasions.com or give us a call on the old telephono at 1-800-791-5636 EXT 701.
SO for today, I’m gonna pop up a few posts, the first you ask…and thanks for asking, a little article for the Grooms…they get overlooked in many cases. Oh, he’s just the Groom…BALDERDASH!!! The Groom makes up 50% of the wedding couple (most of the time) and the Groom deserves to be heard. Anyway, I am getting off topic. I write articles geared towards the Groom, their needs and what they need to do to do to get involved. So with your permission I will post, from time to time an article for the MEN! The blog is called “She AND He” after all……
So here we go with a little article I like to call “3 Tips For A Better You On Your Wedding Day”….
You don’t want this guy to BE YOU!!!! Leading up to your wedding you want to be relaxed, you want to know everything is good hands and that you can chill out on the day and pretty much just show up, stand in the right place, say I do and kiss your bride a lot. But there is road that leads to this Zen wedding day feeling, and I know guys hate to ask for directions on any road…even a metaphorical one, so here I am with a map for you. It’s just 3 simple tips but they help, oh boy do they ever help!
Get Involved!!!
I cannot stress this enough! Get involved with the planning process. You don’t have to sink yourself into the nitty gritty details of everything. But attend the décor meeting, voice your opinions and be heard. That way you
know there will be no surprises when you walk into your reception. Pink bows all over the place anyone!?! I wanted all our bridesmaids to wear the same shoes, seems simple enough but I was the only one who felt that way. I got my opinion heard and they all had the same shoes on when I showed up. Makes sense to me though, same dress = same shoes. So get involved in all the meetings with your planner that you can, visit the venue, help pick the menu, research the DJ, help pick out the ceremony music and your first dance tune. It’s not that hard, and it can be fun as well. Plus you get to bond with your bride to be and they love that!
Pamper Yourself, It’s OK & You Deserve It
This should really only apply if you help out with the planning process, if you do some work you can reward yourself. But here we go ‘cause I know you’ll step up and get involved. Pamper may sound silly but the only other phrase I could think of was “manper” and that sounds sillier to me. Set up a couples massage for you and your bride to be, hell set up monthly appointments if you like. It’ll keep you relaxed during the planning and lead up to the wedding. Book yourself in for a manicure, make sure your nails look good for the wedding because you know that shot of your hands and the rings will be taken, nothing worse than chewed up split nails. Get a haircut, a few weeks before the wedding, but head into a great stylist and get the full treatment, while you’re there get the warm face cloth massage and a shave, a real one, with a straight razor. You may want to book another massage and facial for you the morning of the wedding to release any left over tension. It’s up to you.
There Are Suits And Then There Are Suits, Your Should Own The Latter
I always get on you guys about suits. And this post will be no different! HA. Whether you buy a suit or you
rent a suit you need to “own” the suit. Make sure it fits…properly. The shoulder pads sit ON your shoulders and the jacket hugs your torso. If you feel comfortable in your suit, it will show and you’ll feel better throughout the day in general, trust me on this I do know a few things! Make the suit your own…add your own shirt, don’t EVER wear the patent leather rental shoes, other dudes sweaty feet have been in there!!! Add your own accessories like cufflinks, pocket squares and killer watch. You’ll feel better knowing that when people tell you that you look good, they mean it and they aren’t just being nice. And if you feel better, the day will be even better than you thought it could be, of course you may have to cut the party short because your bride can’t wait to get you back to the room, but that’s the downside of being so “ridiculously good looking” and stylish!
Simon’s Gutsy Groom Advice
Feeling good can come to you in a wild variety of ways. But it has been proven that if YOU feel good, others around you will feel better and you will be the coolest guy in the room, well the last isn’t fact…but all the guys I style sure are. Take the time to make yourself feel good, this should be every day, but especially leading up to your wedding. Less stress is good.
Getting involved with the planning process is something you should do anyway. I know you’re busy and may be tired, but this is an event that should only happen once in your life and you should be a apart of as much of it as you can be. And again, trust me on this, your bride will notice and you’ll be better off for it (wink, wink, nudge, nudge)
And on a final note, NEVER, EVER have your stag or any other drinking themed events the night before your wedding. Seriously, I will find you and walk down the aisle next to you asking you if “you’d like a greasy pork chop served in a dirty ashtray”. This wedding cost a lot of money, you love your wife to be and all these folks came in to see you do this thing. So have the respect not to get right-plowed the night before, it’s common sense, but we’re guys and it’s always….”oh I’ll be fine tomorrow”. Well no, you may not be, and you don’t want to stink of booze or puke on someone so forgo the silly juice and get a good night’s sleep.
If you wanna drop me an email, book a styling session or book a free planning consultation, simply drop us an email at info@fireflyoccasions.com and we’ll hook you up!
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The Groom has come a long way since blue tuxedos and ruffle shirts. I’m not gonna lie, I was a page boy for my Uncle when I lived in England, circa 1980-ish. I had a brown velvet suit and a ruffle shirt. I had a good excuse, I was 8!!!
While some people still rock the ruffle shirt, its place seems to be more at a theme wedding. I love clothes, I love shoes, I love style. I want all my Grooms to have style, to look good, to feel good and turn heads on their wedding days. I want the guests to talk about the suit, as well as the dress and I want my Grooms to look damn good in each and every photo they happen to be in that day!!!
So….below I’m gonna run through 5 Styles that I feel will set you up no matter where you’re tying the knot. So go grab a beer and we’ll get started! I’m going to run down these styles from most formal to casual so it’s easy to keep score…
The Morning Coat Suit - It really doesn’t get much classier than this. This is a classic European wedding look. Sure it’s been updated a little and you can get creative with the vest color and accessories, but this is a style that has stood the test of time. All the classics do. It’s a truly unique look, it won’t work with everyone but for those who can pull this off, your guests will be in awe of your style.
This is a look that would work at pretty much any wedding. You can go super traditional with the all white décor and flowers, the big dress etc. BUT…you could also go really modern and rock this look as an accent to the rest of the wedding. Add a pop of color with the tie and pocket square and you can go from traditional to WOW.
Don’t forget your accessories either, pair this suit with a top hat, cane and gloves if you like and you’ll really stand out.
The Tuxedo - How can you go wrong with this classic look? All the greats have worn a tuxedo at one time or another. I always say “every man should own his own his own tux.” And I stand by that. Whether it’s a classic tux or the 3 piece tux with vest. A man should always have a tux in his closet. Sure, you can rent them, but Bond wouldn’t be caught dead In a rented tux and neither should you! Plus, if you have your tux custom made for you, it will fit like a glove and yes, people will notice…and yes, that is a good thing.
You can change up the style a little, instead of the traditional white shirt, wear a black one, there is no rule that says your bowtie has to be black either. Add punches of color to the tux, play around a bit and see what happens. As long as you feel comfortable In it, it’s all good. You can wear a tie with your tux and forget all about the bow tie if you like.
The Suit – Three piece or two? That is the question. And the answer is simple. It all comes down to preference on your part. I prefer a three piece suit, because I like the way I look in a vest and tie when I take off the jacket. Plus I feel I got my money’s worth when the suit arrives and it has that extra vest. Vests never go out of style and you can wear yours with jeans after the wedding.
Your suit doesn’t need to be black! Have a little creativity dammit! You can get suits in all colors, a Groom of mine had a suit made of his family tartan for his wedding and it looked superb. Metallic suits are very popular these days, but be careful of trends. Trends are not style, style is cyclical, it will always come back. Trends are like…leg warmers, they are cool for a while and then they become the punch line to the joke. Classic suits are black, charcoal, grey, dark blue or brown. These suits will never go out of style so as long as you can fit into them, you can wear them.
Again, adding pops of color with a tie, pocket square or wild shirt can amp up the style factor, and don’t forget the shoes…shoes are super important with any suit. So don’t you dare wear the crap patent leather things the rental places offer, even if you rent your tux or suit, be a man and get your own shoes.
The Casual Suit - Destination and beach and summer weddings have always been very popular. But you still want that style. I say fore go the shorts and the overdone khaki stuff and get yourself a white suit. Sure the bride wears white, but that doesn’t mean you can’t. A white suit with a great pair of shoes and a colored shirt looks amazing, and you won’t be sweating your ass off on that beach! A white suit gives you the opportunity to go crazy with color, so take it and get your guests talking.
You can add a tie or wear the shirt with an open collar, it’s up to you. Both look great. With a casual suit it also gives you the option of wearing funky shoes. Sneakers, sandals or the classic Chuck Taylor all spring to mind and will look fabulous with this suit. Just make sure they are new and that the first time you pull on those shoes is for the wedding. You can tell a lot of a man by the shoes he wears.
This casual look doesn’t HAVE to be white, a light grey is an option or a light blue will look just as cool.
It’s not a suit at all – There is no rule book when it comes to style. So nothing says you MUST walk down that aisle in a suit. Depending on what type of wedding you are planning you can wear a great blazer with dress pants or even jeans. It’s up to you and your personal style. Just make sure you run it by your bride-to-be first. There are so many blazers out there I had a tough time picking one for the picture here. But I love this blazer. Classic look and it will work well with or without a tie, with a shirt of pretty much any color and it’s neutral enough that you can pair it with any number of pant combinations
When choosing a blazer make sure the fit is right, if you buy off the rack (with any clothing) you may need to take it to a tailor to “make it your own”. A well fitted jacket will be noticed, you don’t want to be swimming your clothes, gone are the days of baggy pants and oversized jackets. It’s all about the fit and the slim lines now. If you’re having a more casual wedding or your style is more casual overall, this look is a perfect fit for you.
Simon’s Gutsy Groom Advice – A suit is not just a suit…it says volumes about the wearer. As Bond girl Eva Green said in Casino Royale…”There are dinner jackets and then there are dinner jackets, this is the latter.” Your bride gets a new dress, you deserve a nice new suit. You’re starting a new chapter of your life and you deserve to do so in style.
Also, don’t forget the accessories!!! Ties, cufflinks, a pocket square, a custom dress shirt or simply a new dress shirt, new shoes (NOT THE RENTALS) all add to the suit. A suit is a starting point, you need to add to it to make it your own and claim your style. Think of it as the paper you draw on, you need it, but without pens and creativity it’s just a boring old piece of paper.
So there it is, I hope it was helpful…now find that tux rental brochure you have and CHUCK IT!!!
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A survey done by Mercure Hotels of 1000 couples found that 60% of couples fall out with friends and family over wedding planning. That sucks! But I know it’s true. It’s often why couples come to us to help them plan their wedding.
Melissa Micallef from Mercure hotels said: ‘This research shows that couples often lose sight of their own dreams for their special day in trying to please other people. ‘Having a professional to take care of the planning details alleviates a lot of that stress. Making the most romantic day of someone’s life a dream come true takes a special type of person who is not only creative, diplomatic and meticulous, but above all a romantic who understands that every couple is unique.’
I pride myself on having built my company over the last 6 years on the above attributes. We’ve had many, many happy couples over the years and helped them achieve unique weddings inspired by both of their personalities. And when your personality is reflected in your wedding your friends and family are ultimately happy because they can see that the day is truly a reflection of the love you share.
I hope that we can help you. I’m excited to help you. Just click here to inquire about how we can help you plan your perfect day.
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Ciara and Simon Daykin talk about their favorite weddings that are far from cookie cutter. Everything from reversed wedding ceremonies to revealing a nightclub at the wedding reception! Check out the part 1 and 2 videos posted below.
Let’s be serious. Nobody hearts Mondays. So every Monday we are here to lighten the mood and talk about things we do heart: White Dress Photography in Calgary, AB.
www.whitedressphotography.com
As event planners we realize that photography at your wedding is super important. You will spend hours picking out flowers, hand picking little details, deciding on colors, arranging guests and discussing decor. After all of this hard work you should be able to look back at the photos taken and see how much fun your guests had, how great your decor looked, and of course how beautiful your dress was! (After all, you only get to wear it once!) This is why investing in a good photographer is key! –Trust us.
We’ve had quite the history with the talented photographers, Natalie and Teila, and we wanted to give them a shout out this Monday! They have worked together with us for many weddings. In fact, some of their work is featured in the 2010 Calgary Bride Magazine! Check out the photos below to see a wedding that we worked on together at the beginning of the month.
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www.whitedressphotography.com
She Chose:
He Chose:
www.whitedressphotography.com
To see more photos of weddings and engagements go to the White Dress Photography website: www.whitedressphotography.com and visit their new blog at www.whitedressblog.com. You can also follow Teila on Twitter @TeilaWhiteDress
White Dress is based in Calgary but also has experience shooting in the Rockies. (–Nat and Teila also do amazing engagement shoots.)
Note to all couples out there looking for a photographer: We really enjoy working with White Dress and we’re sure you will too! Not only do these ladies know about current looks and trends but they love what they do and it’s pretty obvious to see that from their work. See for yourselves. 
Let’s be serious. Nobody hearts Mondays. So every Monday we are here to lighten the mood and talk about things we do heart: Ice-cream sundae buffets.
She hearts the idea of anything unique and far from cookie cutter!
He hearts the thrill of being able to customize an ice cream Sundae.
Having an ice cream buffet for a wedding on a hot summer day is a unique and fabulous idea. Guests can choose their own flavor and sugary, colorful toppings. If you have an outdoor reception, this will be a great way to cool off your guests, entertain children and keep people talking about your exceptional, vibrant and entertaining ice cream buffet.
Having a buffet is also a great opportunity for you to incorporate your wedding colors, theme and decor.
Photos found at www.eatdrinkchic.com
She suggests: Light pastel colors such as salmon pink or mint green and cream.
He suggests: Having someone serve the ice cream to avoid a mess and ensure the buffet line moves along quickly. This is especially important if you have a large attendance at your reception. Bon Appetite!
Let’s be serious. Nobody hearts Mondays. So every Monday we are here to lighten the mood and talk about things we do heart.
She and He heart Bedazzle my Bonbons.
Don’t be fooled by these bedazzled little bon-bons, they look too good to eat… yet they are completely edible. –And delicious! The glittery chocolate comes in six different flavors and 24 different colors. Flavors include mint, raspberry and even peanut butter. They are perfect for dessert displays, or just for indulging at a bridal shower. The glittery little treats have been featured in magazines and have generated their fair share of buzz over the past few years. The bon-bons consist of Belgium and Swiss chocolate. So how can this glitter they’re covered in be edible you ask? The glitter is a combo of sanding sugars and cake colorings which have no taste or even texture. If you’re interested in finding out more about these little gems visit: www.bedazzlemybonbons.com.
