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Revolution DJ & Limousine Inc.

With over 1000 events every year Revolution Entertainment is the leader in mobile DJ services. It becomes very clear from their reputation that they truly realize the importance of QUALITY and SERVICE.

They are also experts in personalized weddings and have done 3000+ shows over the past decade. While being your 5 star wedding service. Revolution Entertainment also specializes in corporate functions, school dances and any special event that requires sound and lighting. No show is too big for them!

Their company mission is to make sure all clients are 100% satisfied with every [...]

Urban Affairs Putting A Classic But Modern Spin On Event Rentals & Designs

Urban Affairs joined both Bridal Fantasy Edmonton and Calgary this year and won Best Booth in Edmonton.

Urban Affairs, specializing in providing premier rental and event design services for weddings, corporate functions, parties and other events, Special Occasions brings elegance and innovation to the Edmonton and surrounding area’s event market.


By combining a high level of [...]

Bridal Fantasy Edmonton: The Bridal Show Everyone Is Talking About

As I am sure all you brides-to-be are aware we have our Bridal Fantasy Edmonton: The Bridal Show Everyone Is Talking About is fast approaching (January 22, 2012). Doors open at 9:30am!

This year Marks 30 years in Alberta for us and we cannot wait! We have our celebrity keynote speaker Renee Strauss and Kevin Lee from Slice TV's "Brides of Beverly Hills" coming in. Not to mention we are giving away over [...]

A Super Mario Inspired Wedding

I've seen numerous Disney and movie inspired weddings, but this Super Mario themed wedding is definitely a first for me. I grew up playing Mario Brothers on my old school Nintendo, so when I saw this Super Mario wedding (set design by: Primary Petals), it truly brought a smile to my face and made me reminisce of all the good times I had playing the game as a child.

With Mario and Princess Peach as the star of the shoot, here are a few of my favorite [...]

Finding the Perfect Bridal Shoe


Andras Schram Photography

Sometimes finding the perfect pair of shoes for your wedding day can be just as tough as finding the perfect dress. With so many styles, colors, and textures to choose from, it can definitely seem overwhelming on top of everything else on your wedding planning checklist.

But before you go on your hunt for that perfect shoe, make sure to consider all the factors. Things to think about before putting down your credit card should include: the theme of your wedding, the height of your groom, [...]

Classy Casual + Sweet and Simple Bridal Hairdo's

Casual summer hairdos are not just for everyday wear. Many brides today are opting for more simple hairstyles for their wedding day as well. Destination wedding brides love how a more casual hairdo fits with their relaxed seaside theme, and brides having a traditional church wedding like a more nonchalant hairdo because it's delightfully sweet and simple. Inspired by the image above, which I got from Schwarzkopf featuring a bride with a cute and simple hairdo . . . perfect for a fun summer wedding!

Here are a few celebrity inspired casual [...]

twobirds Have Officially Landed in Canada!

After watching Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaid edition, I'd have to say that twobirds' bridesmaids dresses would be a great solution to all the bridal party drama that you witness on the show (I'll explain why) . . . and who better to describe the drama on Say Yes to the Dress: Bridesmaid than TLC's General Manager, Amy Winter . . .

"When planning for a wedding, the bride needs to make a number of big and stressful decisions, one of which is dressing her bridal [...]

Cakes for Any Occasion

We at Bridal Fantasy have seen hundreds and perhaps even thousands of lovely cakes over the years, but even so, new cakes from different designers still never cease to amaze us. And it is always quite nice when we get updates from our Bridal Fantasy exhibitors on their current projects and new ideas they have. Angela Dufault from The Cake Topper recently just sent over to us a few shots of cakes she's done and we just had to share. From simple and sweet to exquisitely detailed and refined, it seems [...]

Princess Charlene, Amazing in Armani

Another royal wedding to watch that happened just this last Canada Day weekend was Charlene Wittstock's marriage to Manaco's Prince Albert II. Numerous pictures were taken of the lovely couple after their nuptials where the now Princess of Monaco Charlene was dressed in a "gown made of off-white silk duchesse satin, with a long train and crossover detail on the front and back which formed a second "à l'andrienne" train". People.com also describes that "the front of the dress, trim and train were embellished with floral embroidery crafted with Swarovski [...]

My Father's Daughter.... A Cookbook by Gwyneth Paltrow

To celebrate the release of Gwyneth Paltrows cookbook "My Father's Daughter" on April 13, 2011, Gwyneth and a crew of chefs created a lovely dinner for 60 of her closest friends and family. One of the dishes served at the soiree was a delightful Duck Ragu recipe, one of many sumptuous fares in Paltrow's Cookbook. "My Father's Daughter" cookbook features a very personal story of recipes passed down to Paltrow by her father, Bruce Paltrow and her childhood experiences with food and family. Paltrows book celebrates the joys of preparing food for loved ones and explores the passion [...]

Why Hire a Wedding Planner? 5 Reasons:

1) Having a wedding planner will save you time, giving you a chance to be inspired and creative. 2) Wedding planners are always looking for new ideas and researching to find all the new wedding trends. Our knowledge is at your fingertips, let us be creative with you! 3) Wedding planners have contacts in the industry that we deal with on a continuous basis. Not only are we confident in their work but we also get discounts from most vendors as well, making it easy to find [...]

Personalize Your Wedding Atmosphere with Live Music

Occasional Notes can increase the romantic ambience of your wedding day.

We've all been there, sitting at a beautiful wedding ceremony when the music stops and there is "dead air". The CD or MP3 recording has stopped and the bridesmaid is not quite down the aisle. Instantly, the romantic atmosphere of the entire ceremony is in jeopardy. Live musicians ensure that this won't happen to you. Your music will be seamless, uninterrupted and totally unique to you on your dream day. Live musicians can also enhance your [...]

Perfect Pics!

Take my breath away... Get the shots you want on your big day! By a landslide, photography is the #1 option when it comes to capturing memories from the biggest day of your life. Before the wedding, it's important to meet with your photographer so that you can give them direction as to what shots you definitely want. Maybe you want to ensure you have a candid [...]

Enchanted Forest

You can create a world filled with nature's magic on your special day. Fill your day with all the romantic glowers and blooms that represent a stroll in a garden...flowergirls with flower baskets overflowing with petal perfect blooms. Stay to the soft romantic palettes with soft pinks, white and the fresh greens inspired by nature. Carry the look over to your venue with bird cages or lanterns for centerpieces. 1. Elbow Park in Calgary, AB 2. Chair Decor by Special Event Rentals 3. Chair Decor by Special Event Rentals 4. All [...]

Last Chance for Las Vegas GNO!

Valentine's day is the final day for you to enter the Bridal Fantasy Sweepstakes for your chance to win the amazing weekend trip to Las Vegas for a Girl's Night Out! This fabulous vacation includes a stagette trip to Las Vegas for you and three friends, sponsored by Uniglobe Geo Travel and Air Canada Vacations. This awesome weekend trip (winner's choice of three or four days) includes airfare and accommodations at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino! Head over to the brand-new website and [...]

Get Your Whites Right

So you've gone online and magazine shopping, starting to prep for your big shopping day. You are going to get THE GOWN. But as you continue your research for the perfect dress you start to see terms you weren't expecting. Off-white, bright white, diamond, eggshell - what the heck is going on? Relax - we're here to help. See, wedding gowns come a variety of different 'whites', some of them not even white at all. We are here to direct you in picking the best shade for your skin tone. stark white - this is the brightest and crispest white and [...]

Looking for a Theme?

If you're looking for some great ideas for your wedding but don't know where to start, check out one of our favourite sites, Polyvore.com. This site allows you to drag and drop images into a 'set', creating colour coordination, themes and inspiration. This is a great way to start your wedding planning. If you are using a wedding planner you can take your sets in and this gives your planner a great jumping off point for your wedding. You can search by colours, themes, and even upload your own images!

Fit and Design

What type of guy is the groom? Does he like to dress up or does he hate putting on a tie? Does he stand out in the crowd or blend in? Once you can answer these type of questions about your fianc�, you can move forward with his attire. After all, the bride is going to look fabulous. Shouldn't the groom look fantastic as well?

What's Underneath?

bridal lingerie

Bridal lingerie is specially designed underwear exclusively for wedding day use. It provides additional support and shaping to the bridal gown, which will enhance your beauty. These sexy pieces of underwear can also give you an appealing look on your wedding night. They are available in many styles, colors and sizes.

Bridal lingerie comes in three main forms - bustier, corset and basque. A bustier is boned [...]