With Fly Away Weddings & Honeymoons, you have the peace of mind that you and your guests are getting the best value. They can arrange travel from almost any major city that your guests are coming from, even if it is from more than one location. They can also provide group rates as well as individual travel for late additions to the wedding guest list.  Their contacts in destination allow them to provide you with special extras that you would not normally receive from a standard travel agent.

Honeymoon Registry

ABC Weddings is Edmonton's premier Wedding Rental Service. ABC Weddings contains a variety of Rental and Retail merchandise to create your special event; additionally, with our available services of delivery and pick up, set up and installation we seek to put your minds at ease. With ABC Weddings the possibilities and combinations of our rental items, as well as retail and invitations, are infinite creating a purely unique and creative design made by you. From a wide range of Linen materials such as Satin Chair Bags and table cloths, to big top tents and [...]

So you’re getting married – Congratulations!  You’re busy planning for the most special day of your life. You’ve been to Bridal Fantasy and picked out invitations, flowers, a venue, a DJ, hair salon and a photographer.  You know where you’re going to pick out your “one-of-a-kind” wedding gown, the Groom and his men are off to Derk’s Formals & Menswear to get fitted for their tux and the Honeymoon destination is planned. It’s all so exciting!  You’ve put your heart and soul into having the best wedding ever…

Bridal Fantasy Edmonton and Calgary was an absolute success. With record attendance, the exhibitors were busy socializing and answering brides questions! For 2012, the following exhibitors were awarded booth prizes:

Photo Courtesy of Edward Ross Photography

Calgary

This year The Bridal Fantasy Group gave out ribbons for the following:

• Edward Ross Photography showed off his talent with photographs of his previous work and won himself Most Outstanding Signage and [...]

 

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Platinum DJ offers FUN, YOUNG, and HIP DJs for your wedding or any event and will cater to your music tastes; we want to help you throw a party to remember! Whether it's country, dance, top 40, retro or rock, Platinum DJ offers a modern and up-to-date collection for your friends and family to boogie down to! We are also experienced with Ukrainian and Newfie weddings where there are special music requirements. We provide our clients with a written contract, a planning consultation, and professional service. We [...]

This past Saturday night, Gay Derk and Heidi Dennis were able to attend an amazing wedding event. At the Holiday Inn on 67th in Red Deer. The evening got off to a romantic start with a vow to renewal from Laura Cadrin from La Petite Jaune Fleur and her husband.

Brides were able to check out vendors in all categories photography, limos, jewelry, hair and makeup, gowns, floral, spa treatments, catering, venues, cakes, invitations, and much more!

Plenty of gorgeous gowns were showcased.

Image Courtesy of: Wedding Paper Divas

Even after your "I Do's" and your honeymoon, there are still a few things that must taken care of before the wedding planning phase of your life is over. One of those tedious tasks often includes changing your maiden name. This task can sometimes seem like checklist of things to do on its own. So the following is a checklist of the to-dos for carrying out the process:

1. Order extra certified copies of your marriage certificate for agencies that require originals before [...]

Not only has Chris and Lisa's farm inspired wedding caught my attention, so has Lisa's captivatingly delightful dress! Lisa looks effortlessly striking and carefree in every shot, and her turquoise long teardrop earrings, necklace, and bangles added a perfect little touch of exoticness. I truly have to commend Heidi Buecking for her incredible photography skills and Lisa for her amazing fashion sense. The ends of Lisa's wedding dress are almost doily-like and just so charmingly sweet and perfect for her farm themed wedding. I honestly could not have picked [...]

Gay Derk, President of the Bridal Fantasy Group, spent this past weekend enjoying ‘Canada's Organic Capital' with family and friends and ran into a national treasure . . .

David Suzuki pictured with Gay Derk and the Market Manager at Penticton's Farmers Market

This past weekend, on a visit home with my husband, I passed through Cawston in the Simikameen Valley to visit Forbes Farm where my nephew Jeremy was picking cherries. As I am a huge advocate of organic food, I always stop at local organic farms to [...]

Despite the wind, rain, and TORNADO!!! . . . It didn't stop the festivities of this amazing couple's "I Do's"!

Soon after the couple's vows, it quickly went from light breezes and a clear sky to strong winds, gushing rain, and a gloomy gray backdrop (which made for a pretty cool picture . . . nice shot bobbi+mike). From the looks of all the photos, the caterers were able to rush the food inside and the guests all moved into to the tented reception area where dinner was [...]

Image courtesy of Room With a View

Whether it's a bad spray tan, a huge zit, irritation from a bikini wax, or over-tweezed eyebrows before your wedding day, don't stress! Pink Lady Krista Chapman from The Pink Book has got you covered.

Krista recommends that . . .

. . . if a spray tan has got you lookin' like an Oompa Loompa or one of the cast members of Jersey Shore . . [...]

After looking at yesterday's photos, I'm sure that your anticipation levels are at an all-time high right now, but no need to stress . . . here is Part 2 of yesterday's blog ‘Wonderfully Lost in Wonderland'. These following photos are more up-close and detailed shots from the shoot . . . enjoy fellow BF Blog readers!

Photographer's inspiration for the shoot:

"I wanted to do a photo shoot that had a really fun theme, and I started thinking about it and somewhere along the way I decided to [...]

It never ceases to astonish me when a group of amazingly talented and creative people can get together and literally make fairy tales and dreams come to life. Justine Milton from Milton Photography and numerous collaborators [Off Whyte Floral Studio (flowers), Fuss Cupcakes (cupcakes), Jamie Williams from Dandy Salon Spa (hair), Lydia Yapp from Edmonton Makeup Artists (make-up), A Chair to Remember (linens), Special Event Rentals (décor), iBride Invitations (stationary), Jacquelyn Schafer - WPICC Owner/Lead Planner of Hitched Wedding Design (design & [...]

Edmontonian bride-to-be's will be happy to hear that there is a new bridal house in town and what a better way to celebrate its grand opening than to hold a bridal gown fashion show right at the studio? And with no surprise, the fashion show was a hit! Located along Edmonton's Elwood Drive, Delica Bridal House is surely the new bridal studio to watch as beautiful dress after beautiful dress was revealed down the catwalk of their in-store fashion show.

After our Creative Director and CEO of Bridal Fantasy [...]

After coming across this cool DIY, my future bridesmaid's will surely be getting a box of their own when my wedding comes! And with each box being so easily customizable, you can really get creative and show each of your bridesmaids just how much you care.

With just 4 simple steps, Project Wedding shows you how to master this DIY project . . .

Materials needed: Boxes with lids, Ribbon, Computer/Printer and assorted charms or tokens.

Step One: Measure box and layout text accordingly in a program [...]

Using only real butter, freshly roasted nuts, fresh cream, Couverture Chocolate, and real fruit . . . Dandee Confection's delectable pieces of heaven, will surely satisfy any person's with a sweet tooth or craving.

For all you chocolate lovers, we know that there is never a bad time for chocolate. So make sure to check out Dandee Confection's chocolates and cakes and treats.

A Great Wedding Idea:

As you can see from the photos above, Dandee Confection is a perfect [...]

Spring is here, Summer is coming . . . and Bridal Fantasy can't wait to see all the different wedding ideas that will be springing up this season! With numerous amazing reviews, and years of being in the wedding planning industry, Special Occasions Event Rentals can customize an event design package based on every couple's specific needs. And with every detail meticulously handled, all you have to do is watch your dream wedding come true.

When you look back, planning your wedding [...]

It’s a lot of fun to look at what the stars choose to do for their wedding days, and this year there was no shortage of eye candy. 2010 was a landmark year for celebrity weddings. From drop dead gorgeous and one-of-a-kind wedding gowns to exotic getaway locales and unbelievable extras for guests….these celebrities really know how to tie the knot.

Let’s ring in the New Year with a look back at the Top 5 Celebrity Weddings of 2010!

5. Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz  

Coming at number five we [...]

Do It Yourself, or DIY is a fun way to personalize your wedding. From invitations, to decor, flowers, favours and even dresses, there are do it yourself opportunities for brides who have the time, interest, and motivation to explore them. Here are a few ideas Bridal Fantasy has come across recently: 1) This is a great DIY initiative because it doesn't require the bride to do any of the "DI" ing. When an overseas wedding meant that some freinds and family couldn't make it, this couple invited their friends to create peices of art to be sent over and included in the special day.

"When I got sick of people asking if I'd be insulted if they paid me to play their wedding, I decided to become the best wedding singer in the world. I love weddings. I love wedding music. I love playing the Greatest Songs of All Time. I play originals too  - but I won't play a song of mine unless it can stand up next to The Beatles."  - Ben Rose

Ben Rose Wedding Band is a great source for live wedding music in Alberta. Ben Rose's fresh take on classics [...]

Top 10 Groom's Survival Tips Although most of our blogs are for the brides to be, this one is for the grooms...

There are some things that a guy just has to know when preparing for the big day. With these tips, getting ready for the big day should be a bit more manageable.

1. Make a date with your fiance to get the marriage license. You must purchase your marriage license from the province/territory/country where your wedding will take place. If you are planning to marry in another country, [...]

Lipstick is the quickest and easiest way to define your personality and bring a splash of colour to your face. It is the world's most widely used cosmetic product, and not only gives colour to the face, but can actually protect the lips from damaging environmental effects.

Consider the look that you want for your wedding, and be sure that whoever is doing your makeup understands what you want. Do a dress-rehearsal at least a few days before the wedding to make sure that you look exactly [...]

A bride's bouquet is just as much a part of her wedding ensemble as her gown and veil. Empty hands look lonely, and carrying flowers is a traditional and romantic way to complete your look.

With so many different flowers and arrangements to choose from, making the decision can be exceedingly difficult. How big do you want your bouquet to be? What kind of flowers? Do you want to use only one kind, or a variety?

Compare the sizes and colours of the flowers that you have chosen to the colour of your gown to make [...]

With just one day until Valentine's Day, one question is on all of our minds: what to get that special someone? Chocolate just doesn't seem to be enough, and jewellery can be pricy. Flowers are a perennial favourite that suit every taste, budget, and occasion.

Giving flowers to a loved one is a tradition that is revered around the world, and of course one of the most common reasons to give flowers is to express feelings of romantic love. No special event, [...]

As Valentine's draws near, it's time to start thinking about what you want to do this year to make your special someone feel, well, special. A tasty homemade meal is a tried and true way to get to anyone's heart. The Wisewoman's Cookery: Food, Sex, Magic & Merriment, by  Shannon Loeber and Mary Elise Edwards, has an abundance of great tasting recipes, including "Amorous PIzza." Plus much more. Wisewoman's Cookery shows you how to conjure intimate loving through food and manifest magic in the kitchen to increase fulfillment of life and sex [...]

What a wonderful time! Both Calgary and Edmonton Bridal Fantasy were huge successes - thanks to everyone who came out to the show :) Melanie Sinneave, our Calgary Fantasy Wedding Package grand prize winner (groom-to-be is Steve McDonald) is shown here with her mom (right) and Gay Derk (left), the owner and producer of Bridal Fantasy. Her prizes include a 7-day honeymoon trip to Barbados courtesy of AMA Travel, a $2500 wedding gown from Bells & Bows Bridal Centre, a $5000 [...]

I love these invitations! You can plant them! Each sheet contains a variety of wildflower seeds, and yes, the entire sheet can be planted. Bird's Eye, Clarkia, Black Eyed Susan, Poppy, Catchfly and Snap Dragon are some of the gifts each invitation could contain for your invitee. According to Botanical Paperworks, all you do is place the sheet on top of a pot of soil or small patch of garden, and then cover with a thin layer or soil. This paper is made from [...]

Candy buffets are a delicious and colourful way to add a playful, classic touch to your wedding reception. A table full of treats is an irresistible draw for guests, not to mention a great conversation piece. If you're looking for an alternative to traditional favours, candy buffets are an affordable choice your guests will surely appreciate.

If you like the idea of a candy buffet, but you don't have time to set one up yourself, no worries! Edmonton's own M&K Candy Buffet Inc. has you covered. M&K provides a candy buffet service to Weddings/Bridal showers/seasonal parties/ ETC [...]