Renée Strauss is currently starring in her own TLC /Slice Network reality show "Brides of Beverly Hills" which continues to gain new markets world-wide. Film, television and commercial productions seek out her expertise regarding the design, construction, and trends of dresses, as well as the traditions and cultural nuances of weddings. Frequent New York and European buying trips keep Renée on the pulse of the worldwide fashion markets.

Renée designed the wedding wardrobe for Father of the Bride (making a cameo appearance in the film) and her co-star Kevin [...]

J'lyn & Jim ~ August 17, 2012

Friday December 9th started like every other Friday. Up at 3:30 in the morning, off to do my morning radio show at 92.5 JOE FM in Edmonton, Alberta but wow did that soon change. At 9:45 my boss Greg handed me a letter from Jim which stated that the next 24 hours would be all about me. He asked if I remembered that a year ago was the day of the surprise birthday party he planned for me? Um, no. He remembered of course...and [...]

 

Tiffany and Jeff ~ 06/16/2012

Jeff had planned a trip to Victoria for Tiffany's birthday. He asked her if there was anything she wanted to see or do while they were there. Tiffany really wanted to go to the Butterfly Museum because she had gone there as a child and broken her camera so she had no pictures.

Not only did Tiffany love butterflies, but they have a special connection with Jeff and Tiffany because when they first started dating they saw a butterfly on every date they went [...]

Author: Becky Newhook

Michelle's Grower Direct might be new to Bridal Fantasy but we are not new to the wedding world. Our team had a fantastic first show in Calgary. It was a lot of fun to interact with brides and find out what they are looking for in the 2012-2013 wedding seasons. We are finding brides are looking for simple yet elegant bouquets for their special day and the biggest hit was the bling that we placed in and around the arrangements; definitely a show stopper. The fashion show [...]

 

Jesse and Ashley ~ 09/15/2012

Jesse and Ashley had talked about marriage and knew without a shadow of a doubt they were going to get married; they even spent a few Saturday afternoons looking at rings! It really only came down to the guessing game of when Jesse was going to pop the question. Every time they went out to a nice dinner Ashley thought to herself, "This is it, he's going to do it, he's proposing tonight!" Then dinner would progress, dessert would come and go, the bill would be paid [...]

Eating your fruits and veggies is important, particularly for the bride-to-be who is trying to shed those extra pounds and tone up before the wedding. But before you grab that additional stock of celery (or any other type of produce) make sure to look at EWG's Shopper's Guide to Pesticides in Produce before you buy. Their shopper's guide will help you determine which fruits and vegetables have the most pesticide residues and which are the most important to buy organic. You can significantly lower your pesticide intake by avoiding the following 12 "most contaminated" fruits and vegetables [...]

You can never go wrong with an environmentally conscious gift, especially if it's eco-cute! Bamboo Towel Set: Pamper yourself silly. These 100% bamboo towels are as soft as silk! Bamboo is an environmentally-friendly plant that requires an abstinence from pesticides to grow and it's four times more absorbent than cotton. Chase; The Suit Jacket Handbag: A fashionable clutch for the trendy lady. The Chase handbag is made entirely from recycled suit coats (inside and out) making each bag one-of-a-kind. Everything Eco is an on-line [...]

Okay, so you want to keep your wedding enviro-friendly but you don't want to sacrifice anything from your special day. Check out some of the great tips for keeping your wedding green without losing any of the exceptional qualities you want for your wedding day.

One of the biggest ways you can keep your wedding day on the green side is to consider travel in all aspects of your planning. Try choosing a bridal shop close to home or public transit, as you [...]

Everyone wants to reduce their ecological footprint on the earth. With global warming and pollution becoming more apparent everyday, there are some simple ways you can do your part with your wedding.

When choosing your invitations, use a paper that has a high recycled content or is made from an alternative source. Try combining as much of the information as possible onto one card versus printing [...]

So how can you still be ecologically conscious when choosing out your wedding gown or the formalwear for the groom? By doing a little bit of research and checking out some options!

When choosing your gown, why not say no to white? Get a dress in your best colour and truly dazzle with your unique flair. Most of those super-white wedding dresses get that way from a toxic chemical process. Opt for not-quite-white and get a wedding dress made from non-chemically treated, natural, earth-friendly [...]

The reception �“ one of the best parts of the wedding day. When planning your d�cor and menu try to keep some of these ideas in mind.

Grow your own flowers �“ try potted asters, impatiens, mums, dahlias, daisies, tulips, hyacinths, and miniature roses, which are all replantable. Paint some cute pots in your wedding colours and use them as centerpieces. Then your guests can take them home as a wedding favour! Look at using bamboo as a decorating feature or wedding favour �“ [...]