Posts from August, 2010
Posted August 30, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
The Bride

The Bridal Fantasy Group is all about
giving away as much as we can. There are always new contests and
giveaways in the works. Our newest contest is a sweepstakes brides
can enter to win a gorgeous gown by Jacquelin Bridal, or a pair of
pearl, 18k gold earrings.
Full Details:
Grand Prize Jacquelin Wedding Gown
Courtesy of the Bridal Boutique. The winner can select any
Jacquelin Wedding gown up to $1000.00
www.thebridal-boutique.com
2nd Prize 30 [...]
Posted August 30, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
Relationships
Reenacting your first date (or the day you met) can be the perfect
way to pop the question...

Amie & Leagh September 15,
2012
Leagh and I met while driving on the highway as we passed each
other of couple times. We noticed one another, smiled and waved. We
continued to "car flirt" for a whole hour until we got to
Vancouver. We finally turned in the opposite directions and we
didn't think we would see each other again. Surprisingly . . . two
weeks later while [...]
Posted August 27, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
Relationships,
The Bride,
The Groom,
Wedding Essentials

Before tying the knot at an
intimate Fairytale wedding in Santa Barbara, Mike Comrie and Hilary
Duff signed a prenuptial agreement. Though they don't sound very
romantic, prenups are actually an extremely smart way to organize
finances, property ownership, debt resolution and asset division,
etc., should something happen to end a marriage. What does this
mean? That couples know where they stand financially at the
beginning of their life together. Basically, if Hilary and Mike
split up, they already have agreements in place to protect their
respective interests, and [...]
Posted August 26, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
The Bride
This is Marina & Marc's fairy-tale story of their journey to an
"Enchanted Engagement".
Marina & Marc July 16, 2011
From May to June 2009, Marc and I were on a long road trip
travelling throughout California. On June 5th 2009, which happened
to also be my 23rd birthday, we were at Disneyland watching the
fireworks in front of Sleeping Beauty's castle. Then after the
fireworks . . . Marc took me into the garden by the castle where he
got down on one knee and asked me if I [...]
Posted August 26, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
The Bride,
Wedding Essentials
Posted August 25, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
Honeymoons,
The Bride,
The Groom,
Uncategorized,
Venues

It was day two of Bridal Fantasy
Magazine's gown and beauty shoot and Bridal Fantasy rocked the
Elton John Costume on the Bridal Fantasy Magazine set!
Today was all about high fashion
poses, no-limits imagination, and couture dresses. The fabulous
costume from "Love Lies Bleeding," the Elton John ballet
performance by Alberta Ballet, helped to push the crew's
inspiration to the next level. Kelley McKinlay was the star of
today's [...]
Posted August 24, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
Relationships,
The Bride,
Venues,
Wedding Essentials

Hollywood glamour. Bold colours.
Unique sets. The day has been such a success. Our models have been
chanelling the likes of Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O, and rocking
custom statement jewelry with plenty of panache.

Here are more on the scene shots
of our girls showing off next year's trends in wedding gowns and
bridesmaid dresses from designers including Maggie Sottero, Martina
Liana, ADK, and [...]
Posted August 24, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
Family and Friends,
The Bride

Bridal Fantasy Magazine's 2011 gown and beauty shoot is currently
underway. With a fantastic selection of wedding and bridesmaid
dresses, fabulous jewelry, flowers, and a talented crew of
photographers, stylists, and makeup artists, this shoot is sure to
provide remarkable content for the 2011 issue, out in January. The
collage above is a collection of shots from on location, this
morning. More updates to come!
Posted August 23, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
The Bride,
The Groom,
Venues,
Wedding Essentials

We recently came across photos of some amazing cakes and we
followed the icing trail back to
Artista Cakes' Fan Page! Not only did their cakes look
scrumptiously delectable, the themes and designs of some of the
cakes and cupcakes were so imaginative and beautiful that it's
almost a shame to ever have to cut any of their cakes! From Alice
in Wonderland, Dr. Seuss, a large iPhone, Thomas the Train, unique
patterns, to intricate floral designs, Artista Cakes can create a
cake for any occasion. [...]
Posted August 23, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
Family and Friends,
Relationships,
The Bride,
The Groom,
Uncategorized

Rhonda Byrne, author of the 1996 nationally best-selling book The
Secret has published yet another inspirational book called The
Power. In The Power, Rhonda continues her revolutionary work as she
reveals the single greatest force in our universe. Quoting Byrne,
"Every discovery, invention, and human creation comes from The
Power. Perfect health, incredible relationships, a career you love,
a life filled with happiness, and the money you need to be, do, and
have everything you want, all come from The Power. Intriguing and
[...]
Posted August 23, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
Relationships,
The Bride,
The Groom

Here is an engagement story where
a delectable dinner date turns into a precious night to remember .
. .
Stephanie & Constantine
September 4, 2010
My finace called me one afternoon and said "get ready, we're going
out for dinner tonight.' I really wasn't feeling very well that day
(we had gone out the night before) so I protested a bit, but he
would not give in. He said he made reservations somewhere that I've
always wanted to go to and he couldn't cancel [...]
Posted August 20, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
Family and Friends
The weekend is finally here! We at Bridal Fantasy are definitely
ready for a backyard BBQ. Here is a delicious recipe from Gail
Hall's
Seasoned
Solutions website for mouthwatering Bison Feta Burgers that we
wanted to share:
BISON FETA BURGERS Yield: 4
burgers 1 lb - Ground Bison* 1 - Large Egg 1/4 cup - Fresh
Breadcrumbs 1 tbsp - Chopped Fresh Herbs** 1/4 cup - Chopped Onion
1/2 tsp - Sea Salt 1/4 tsp - Freshly Ground Pepper
4 tbsp - Feta Cheese 4 - Crusty Buns*** 2 tbsp -
Mayonnaise 2 tbsp - Mustard (your favourite) 4 -
Thick Slices Tomato**** Your favourite greens (sprouts, lettuce,
arugula, etc.) In a bowl, combine the ground bison, egg, fresh
bread crumbs, chopped herbs, onion, [...]
Posted August 20, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
Relationships,
The Bride,
The Groom

Since our last blog asking for
couples to send us their engagement & weddings stories, we've
literally recieved thousands of entries. We will be posting a
series of particularly romantic, funny, unique, cute, sentimental
stories. Here is the first of many to come, but this one was just
so "meticulous" and perfectly planned by the Chris that we had to
share with you their amazing engagement story:
Julie & Chris September 5,
2010
Part 1: Wednesday, July 15, 2009. We had an
appetizer night planned one [...]
Posted August 18, 2010
by Special Guest Author
in
The Bride
*Photos by Nina Moro
Biography After successfully establishing
her wholesale business in Ukraine, Lena Kanter got married to her
love, Steve, and they both moved to America 7 years ago. Now a
Cleveland resident and designer, Lena has made it her goal to
create unique and customized pieces of elegance, couture, and
self-expression for each of her clients. Currently designing for
individual clients at her home studio, Lena loves to coordinate
bridal and formal gowns with elegant and sophisticated accessories
for brides that are seeking to create an image that is truly [...]
Posted August 18, 2010
by Special Guest Author
in
The Bride
* Photos by Katie Alton & Article by Erika Vincent
Biography Erika Vincent was trained in hair
styling and makeup at Complections International Academy in
Toronto, Ont. Her focus is on wedding, glamour and photographic
makeup and hairstyling. She has worked for MAC Cosmetics and now
runs ""Perfection Hair and Makeup by Erika" serving Calgary and
surrounding areas. She can be reached at
hairmakeupcalgary@gmail.com

I've been doing bridal makeup
for almost ten years now and without a doubt the most common look
I'm asked for is the smoky eye. A smoky eye [...]
Posted August 17, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
The Bride,
Wedding Essentials
The Bridal Conference: Fall's Boutique Bridal Show, is an intimate
and interactive way to educate today's engaged couples on planning
their wedding and their futures. It's only weeks away. On September
19, 2010, at the Edmonton Expo Centre, engaged couples, their
friends, and their families will be treated to two professionally
choreographed fashion shows featuring the latest in bridal gowns,
bridesmaid dresses, formalwear, and more. They'll also be
introduced to a variety of wedding resources and have the
opportunity to browse hundreds of beautiful gowns in our vendors
selling booths. And that's just the [...]
Posted August 17, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
Family and Friends,
The Groom,
Venues,
Wedding Essentials

The votes are in for SEE
Magazine's 15th Annual Best of Edmonton reader poll! Drum roll
please . . . Derks Formals has been voted the #1 Formal shop in
Edmonton! Locally owned, operated, and serving Canadians since
1939, Derks pays the highest attention to detail and quality. Their
professionally trained, eager, knowledgeable, and friendly fashion
consultants are always ready to assist you. With try-on service and
on-site tailoring available at each store location, Derks has
suits, tuxedos, and Western Canada's largest accessory collection.
Derks would like to thank [...]
Posted August 16, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
Family and Friends,
Relationships,
The Bride
Hilary Duff and Edmonton's Mike Comrie were married in a romantic
sunset ceremony this weekend.

It was a small, family affair.
Only 100 of the couple's closest family and friends were invited.
Hilary's sister Haylie served as maid of honour, and Hilary walked
down the aisle with her mother, Susan, at her side. The wedding
took place at a $29 million estate in Montecito, Calif. on Saturday
afternoon. Hilary wore a strapless Vera Wang gown, and her dark
hair in a loose bun. Rose petals and candles lined the aisle.
Posted August 16, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
Uncategorized

The
University of Alberta and Paul McElhone, Executive Director of the
School of Retailing at the UofA, have developed an awesome
internship program for the upcoming generation of marketing and
retailing leaders. The Marketing 465 School of Retailing Internship
Program helps expose students to some of the challenges and
opportunities provided by management and professional careers in
the retailing and services sector. As well, it encourages students
to apply some of the tools they've learned throughout their
Bachelor of Commerce program to address real-life business
situations. Bridal [...]
Posted August 13, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
Family and Friends,
The Bride
This weekend, treat yourself to some soul food with a girls' night
at the movies.

Oscar-winning actress Julia
Roberts stars in
Eat.
Pray. Love. Director Ryan Murphy's film is an adaptation of
Elizabeth Gilbert's memoirs about her spiritual journey through
Italy, Calcutta, and Bali. In the movie, Roberts plays the role of
"Liz" as she travels to spiritual centres hoping to discover her
inner balance. The cities she visits and the relationships she
finds (and leaves behind) along the way create a [...]
Posted August 12, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
The Bride
Edmonton women rejoice! Canada's first
Victoria Secret opened at West Edmonton Mall today, and Bridal
Fantasy was there to get the inside scoop. The store is famous for
setting the international standard for boudoir fashion.

Bridal Fantasy checked out the new
bridal section. It's very impressive. If you weren't at the grand
opening, then you should get to West [...]
Posted August 10, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
Relationships,
Uncategorized,
Wedding Essentials

Now in its 4th year of
publication,
RainbowWeddingNetwork
Magazine is a informative resource for LGBT couples looking for
more information on ceremony trends, government legislation, as
well as honeymoon & travel ideas, family planning resources,
and more. With Proposition 8 being overturned recently (AKA the
California Marriage Protection Act, which denied recognition of
same sex marriages), RainbowWeddingNetwork has cause to celebrate.
Plus, they have just released their first nationally distributed
2010 Gay & Lesbian Wedding Planning Resource Guide. In addition
to print, Rainbow's online community [...]
Posted August 6, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
Family and Friends,
The Bride,
The Groom,
Wedding Essentials

Vancouver based
jewellery design company
Lemon
Park takes a bold, modern and adventurous approach to their
jewellery designs. Using beads and semi-precious stones that have
been personally sourced and selected by the Lemon Park team, those
who wear their jewellery can feel confident that they are wearing
unique, hand-made pieces. After years of working in places like
Antarctica, Europe and Northern Canada, creator and designer Tania
Gleave designed her first 'Rocks' necklace with stones that she had
acquired during her travels. The story behind each necklace and
[...]
Posted August 5, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
The Bride
Admire the glamour of these couture bridal outfits for inspiration
in planning your own looks. Visit
Wedding TrendSpot's
youtube channel for more.
Posted August 4, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
Relationships,
The Bride,
The Groom

On July 31, 2010, America had its
own version of a royal wedding. Chelsea Clinton and Marc Mezvinsky
tied the knot. Chelsea looked simply breath-taking as her father,
Bill, walked her down the aisle. The wedding took place at the
Astor Court Estate in Rhinebeck, NY. Clinton wore a custom silk
organza Vera Wang wedding gown.

When asked how she felt about
Chelsea choosing her as her gown designer, Wang commented: "It was
an honour and a privilege to dress [...]
Posted August 3, 2010
by Fairy Godmother
in
The Bride,
The Groom
Get ready for a fashion frenzy on October 7th, 2010 at Shaw
Conference Centre. Fashion For Compassion is back - and bolder than
ever. The theme of this year's event is "Shaken Not Stirred." If
you've seen any of the James Bond movies, then martinis, sharp
suits, sleek silhouettes, intrigue and glamour should come to mind.
Here's a video of highlights from last year's fashion show: Tickets
are available on
Fashion For Compassion's website, along with a
schedule of events, and details about the fashion show, food, and
silent auction. If you're looking for an idea for [...]