Rarely is an exhibition as remarkable as the life behind it. Join us to celebrate Princess Diana at this award-winning exhibit at West Edmonton Mall from February 9 to June 9, 2013. The exhibit, which covers almost 7,000 square feet, contains over 150 objects throughout nine galleries. Among the items are Princess Diana's magnificent royal wedding gown with its 25-foot train, rare film footage, priceless jewels and 28 of her stunning dresses. Visit wem.ca/Diana for hours and admissions.
Cory Christopher, Co-owner of Dasee Floral Boutique shot an inspiration shoot for Spring weddings with Shandro Photo recently and we wanted to share some of the fabulous photos they sent us. Here are a few words from Cory about his inspiration:
"Spring is simply summed up by FRESH ELEGANCE. A collection of green, modern and structured elements carefully fashioned together to sing of the beauty of spring. A delicate balance of playful energy and refinement Spring celebrates a fresh beginning. For any couple it is an imagining of the possible and a [...]
2013 was a fabulous year for Bridal Fantasy! We would like to thank all of our wonderful exhibitors for their amazing booths and of course all the brides for coming out to plan their fantasy weddings!
Our judges had an extremely challenging choice to make for the booth prizes, there were so many incredible display to choose from. The following exhibitors were awarded prizes:
Bridal Fantasy Calgary was a fantastic event once again. The exhibitors had put together many fabulous booths and the competition was tight! The following exhibitors were awarded prizes:
Attention Brides: Twitter Proposals are now a real thing; Canadian Electronic Music Producer Deadmau5 (pronounced dead-mouse, real name Joel Zimmerman) has proposed to his girlfriend and now-fiancée Celebrity Tattoo Artist Kat Von D. The Twitterverse witnessed the proposal on December 15, when Deadmau5 popped the question by tweeting a picture of the ring (which is unfinished but will have a black diamond in the center, true to Kat Von D's style)
Here is the tweet and picture of the ring:
Kat Von D responded with a [...]
Bust Loose! Party Buses & Pub Crawls has an extensive fleet of party buses, limo buses and limousines; from their luxurious VIP Limo Coach to their infamous Rockstar Party Bus; they have a selection of unique transportainment vehicles to accommodate 8 to 44 passengers! Their party buses and limo buses are available for rent and are a viable group-alternative to drinking and driving and can be booked for:
Lash Affair has been known for amazing lash services for years now, and has just expanded to a brand new commercial location to better serve their clients!
Lash Affair is best known for their individual eyelash extensions: boasting a variety of 4 extension materials (synthetic, silk, faux mink, and siberian mink fur), 7 curl-types, 12 length choices, and 5 different thicknesses, and 10 colour options (black, brown, natural, colour etc). Lash Affair's lash variety is the largest in Canada and no two women will ever leave with the same set of eyelash extensions! Lash Affair custom [...]
Edmonton has a lot of different Nightclubs, with so many choices it can be hard to decide which one you want to go to on the weekends!
There are three clubs that stand out to us because of their casual, just-for-Albertains attitudes and commitment to serving up a damn good time. For all the cowboys and girls out there, The Ranch Roadhouse and Whiskey Rock have the right kind of party for you, and for everyone else, Union Hall Nightclub is the place to party, no matter what style of clothing you wear.
Renée with our models for the Cover Shoot Styled by: Renée Strauss, Beverly Hills
Renée Strauss is a leader in the Bridal Fashion Industry; since the opening of her Beverly Hills Bridal Salon in 1982, she has constantly gone above and beyond for her Brides and Followers. Renée has styled for movies (My Best Friend's Wedding, Coyote Ugly), magazines, celebrity weddings (Paula Abdul, Diane Keaton) and many more! Her expertise is highly sought after and she is now filming the second [...]
Brad Goreski is every Fashionstas' Dream Boyfriend (sorry girls, he's taken)! After starting his career styling under the Creative Designer and Fashion Icon Rachel Zoe, Brad has set himself apart in a big way. After landing his own Bravo! Series "It's a Brad Brad World" (which chronicles his life while starting a new styling business on his own) he has now signed on with Kate Spade NY as the Exclusive Brand Stylist.
Brad with Kate Spade
Photo Courtesy of Fashionologie.com
Buying your Wedding Gown can be a daunting task; there are so many different styles, fabrics, and different embellishments to choose from. Some Brides would prefer to shop online for everything, rather than go into a store.
Budgeting is key and many Brides can't afford to spend as much on their Wedding Gown as they would like. However, somewhere out there is the Dress of their dreams, within their price range. It may or may not be found online.
A few things to keep in mind if you are thinking of purchasing your dress [...]
After a long week of waiting, Jessica Biel's Wedding Dress has finally been revealed! The photos from the Timberlake/Biel wedding were reportedly sold to People Magazine for over $300,000! We were excited to see that Biel chose to marry in a beautiful rose tinted Giambattista Valli Gown. In the cover, Timberlake is shown jumping for joy in a custom made Tom Ford Suit; they both looked fabulous!
Photos Courtesy of Refinery29.com
There have been quite a few celebrities that [...]
It's official ladies! Justin Timberlake is off the market. The Sexy Back Singer married his leading lady of 5 years, Actress Jessica Biel (7th Heaven, Total Recall) on October 19 in a well kept secret Italian Ceremony.
After years of dating and a brief split in early 2011, the couple discussed marriage soon after getting back together; in an interview with Vanity Fair Timberlake stated that Biel is "single-handedly most significant person in my life." After consulting with her Stylist, Timberlake went "rogue" and designed a custom engagement ring for her; he then proposed [...]
We're so excited for this year's Wedding Industry Mixer! The event is open to Wedding Industry Professionals from Calgary and the Surrounding Areas and their Co-workers, Employees, Business Associates, Family and Friends. This years' event will take place on Tuesday, November 6th 2012, at The Bay Market Mall.
We are ecstatic to have Magical Moments Wedding Planning helping us plan this one-of-a kind affair. Lead Planner and Designer, Lesley Plumley has over 15 years of experience planning weddings and other events, and has built an outstanding reputation for herself with her calm attitude, eye for detail [...]
Celebrity wedding and engagement
rings are what dreams are made of... While most of us can't
afford these styles of rings, there is a lot of inspiration to be
found in them.
Here are a few favorites of ours, each with a unique cut,
setting, or color; to inspire our Brides:
Miley Cyrus' actor beau Liam Hensworth proposed with this gorgeous antique Neil Lane ring. Reportedly costing upwards of $100,000, the 3.5-Carat Cushion Cut Diamond is set in an 18-Carat gold handcrafted art nouveau band. [...]
They provide vintage style photo booths that combine the best of traditional design and modern technology. A true, hard-shelled, luxury photo booth equipped with state-of-the-art equipment that is designed to make you and your guests look amazing! Their photo booths will create lasting memories of your event now and for years to come!
Something was in the air on September 29th...
Two of the stars of the 2006 hit The Devil Wears Prada got married on Saturday night, with plenty of supporting cast nods from the hit movie.
Hollywood celebrity and stunner Anne Hathaway got her happily ever after to actor-jewelry designer beau Adam Shulman. The two were wed against a scenic Big Sur backdrop, at a private estate on the California coast, after being engaged for nearly a year.
Image courtesy of earsucker.com
The Princess Diaries star looked every [...]
That's right! This Sunday September 23, you can have all of your wedding woes, wonders, and wildest wishes answered at the Edmonton Expo Centre from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm! Enjoy a full day of looking at everything from photographers, to flower arrangements, venues to transportation, and even décor and unique ideas! If that's not enough, you'll get a chance to win some great prizes, including a new Lexus CT 200h courtesy of Lexus of Edmonton and Derks Formals & Menswear.
Not [...]
And the entertainment world just keeps on surprising us...
This past weekend, Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina was host to the secret wedding of two of today's most hottest, and stylish, celebrities - Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.
Image via Us Weekly
The two first met on the set of the Green Lantern in 2011, where Lively, 25, played the love interest to Reynolds superhero character. Having been romantically linked for close to a year, the two have remained quite tight-lipped about their [...]
This past Tuesday Bridal Fantasy had their fabulous annual Edmonton Summer Patio Party Mixer! With the theme being half BBQ and half Patio Party it was an absolute success (minus the weather). The awesome event was held at Century Grill in their Century Room; whose staff outdid their service! Not to mention all of the amazing food. Check out their new Restaurant, MKT - Food & Beer Market right beside Derks Formals & Menswear Southside: 8111 - 102 Street
Congrats to the following people who won a prize [...]
With spring coming to an end in the next few days, the summer of love is coming up in a big way. No one seems to be able to escape the love bug.
The king of romcom's and the man best known for running down a beach bare-chested in his off time is officially off the market. On June 9th, Matthew McConaughey and his longtime girlfriend Camila Alves tied the knot at their home in Austin, Texas, surrounded by 120 of their closest family and friends, which included Reese Witherspoon, Kenny Chesney, and Woody Harrelson. [...]
It's my favorite time of year. And no, I'm not talking just about summer. I'm talking about wedding season. The sun starts to shine, the clouds dissipate, and you can start to feel the love in the air. Or maybe, love is just starting to bite. Whatever it is, a couple of our favorite celebrities embraced it over this last week.
On June 2nd, Drew Barrymore walked down the aisle for the third time to art dealer Will Kopelman. The backyard wedding, held at their home in Montecito, [...]
Once a year the international elite of the entertainment world descend upon the French Riviera for the annual Cannes Film Festival. The invite-only festival previews the newest movies across multiple genres, such as documentaries, dramas, and even a few comedies. The 11-day festival consists of various sections for the movies it shows, with the Official Selections having both in and out of competition sections, special screenings, and short films. Juries are chosen by the officials of the festival from a wide range of international artists, who vote on who will win the prestigious awards.
Welcome, Fashionista's! As I'm sure many of you fashion-forward brides know, designers recently showed their lovely Spring 2013 bridal collections in New York a few weeks ago, and are we ever excited about it! With ten major trends (which we've split up nicely for you into four categories) for this upcoming wedding season, there's no way you won't find something you'll fall in love with - much like your husband-to-be!
The first trend worth mentioning is colour. That's right, the coloured wedding dress is in, ladies and gentlemen! In fact, the big colour is red. Not convinced? [...]
For those of you who don't remember - and let's face it, who doesn't remember - the two were married on April 29thof 2011 at Westminster Abbey in London. The Royal Wedding was absolutely breath taking and the "talk of the town" on the News, Social Media Outlets and Daily Chatter. Her dress is still on the mind of many and will be an inspiration to many trends for years to come.
The Bridal Fantasy Group was fortunate enough to hear firsthand about The Royal Wedding when Jane [...]
Well Bridal Fantasy subscribers, it's 2012! It's a year of wonder, a year of twists and turns, and a year of surprises. So, what is more surprising than Hollywood's golden couple declaring they're ready to tie the knot?! That's right, Brad and Angelina are officially engaged, and it's about time!
Image Courtesy of
USA Magazine
After seven years, and six kids, the globe-trotting couple has made
it official with a huge, beautiful diamond placed on Angelina's
finger. Although the couple [...]
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 [...]
Leading up to your wedding, you have a million and one things on your to-do list: flowers, dresses, tuxedos, invitations, honeymoon planning - but don't forget about a key part in your wedding mayhem, your rehearsal dinner! Here are a few tips and ideas for you!
A rehearsal dinner is a gathering for the wedding party and family of the bride and groom. Because most weddings are formal with a sit-down dinner, it's a good idea to have a more casual dinner the night before. For example, renting out [...]
We all know, your wedding is going to be an expensive affair. It really doesn’t matter how small of a party you have, or how cheap your dress is – you’re going to be dropping some serious green on your special day. And why shouldn’t you?! You only get one of these days! But what about your hangover? No, I don’t mean your I-partied-too-hard-and-now-the-room-is-spinning hangover, but your money hangover. You’ll be getting ready to start paying off your credit cards and vendors, on top of starting your new life with your new family. I don’t know about [...]
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 [...]
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:
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 [...]
Date nights aren't just about spending money and going out. They
are about filling in the parts of your relationship that get
overlooked while you are both living out your daily routines. Try
and figure out what you would like more of in your relationship,
and base your date around that.
For the couple that spends too much time at work try a date night
in. Grab a bottle of wine, light some candles, throw in a movie,
and share a plate of dessert. Relax and unwind together in your own
home. [...]
Bridal Fantasy Edmonton & Calgary 2012 has come and gone…
A extra special thanks from Gay Derk:
President/Editor of the Bridal Fantasy
Group
Looking forward to Bridal Conference Edmonton on September 23, 2012 (Exhibitor space still available)
Thank you to everyone for an absolute amazing Bridal Fantasy Show(s). We had record attendance and number of exhibitors at [...]
A love relationship demands great 'maintenance' from both partners. It is not that effort is required only to improve a relationship. Effort is necessary even to maintain the relationship in status quo!
The common understanding is that love changes after the dating period and affection is on a decline. Why does it happen this way? The answer is actually very simple. The love and affection seem to be on a decline because the efforts put in are on a decline. In the dating phase, both partners go out of their way to keep the other happy and smiling and the efforts [...]
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 [...]
On December 23, 2011 I finally got married. After months of planning, drama, and stress, it's over. It went perfectly, even better than we thought that it would. The ceremony was beautiful, the dinner delicious, and the guests entertaining and supportive. The schedule that I had been working on for weeks was followed exactly, to my surprise.
After the ceremony I expected to feel like a wife. I thought there would be some sort of feeling of relief, or a 'walking on the clouds' sort of atmosphere. Instead, I feel exactly the same as [...]
With most weddings sticking to a budget can be difficult but with
Bridal Fantasy's Bride Coupon you'll have a handy resource right at
your fingertips.
From Photographers to DJ's we have you covered! Some of last year's popular choices were 15% off Bridesmaids Package of four or more dresses courtesy of Tifany's Bridal for those picky bridesmaids or $300 of any wedding package courtesy of Images of Distinction. Grande Rockies Resorts offered 15% off the ballroom or outdoor ceremony space [...]
We are so excited about our upcoming fashion shows and all the
great bridal fashion you will see. We've got plenty of wedding
gowns and even more bridal gowns to show you! We've got fabulous
bridal up do's, amazing bridal makeup and lots of bridal bling. You
can catch all the bridal gown fashion by picking up a copy of 2012
Bridal Fantasy Magazine on stands or at our shows! Visit our
BF TV to catch the latest trends for weddings
in 2012!
Bridal Fantasy Calgary - Hotel Arts
Bridal Fantasy Calgary [...]
Today, my wedding is a week away. My mother and grandmother will arrive tomorrow evening and then comes complete insanity. Don't get me wrong, I am excited, but having the 3 of us together in my tiny house is going to be interesting. You see, they asked me to wait on some things until they got here so that they could help out. Such as my shoes, my hair appointment, make-up, and my flowers. Now I am starting to think this was a bad idea.
Since the end of November, I keep having extremely vivid and disturbing dreams about my [...]
Since we are quickly approaching the date of my wedding, there isn't much left to do. As I write this, I still have one last dress fitting in about a week, and we have to pick up my fiancé's tux about a week before the wedding. Other than that, we are waiting.
So far, the hardest part of planning has been worrying about other people-who we should invite as a witness, if we would hurt someone's feelings, how to please everyone. That's why we decided to make it very small. We are getting married in front of and having a small [...]
After deciding the date and the province, my fiancé and I moved onto planning the more intricate details. We started with an officiant. Neither of us are particularly religious and we wanted a small, simple ceremony. I set to work contacting all of the Alberta officiants in the Edmonton area and quickly learned that their prices vary quite radically.
Eventually we found the one that would work for us. Her price was right, and her personality and ceremony ideas matched ours. She suggested we do a sand ceremony after saying our vows, which we both thought was a great idea. Next [...]
Lisa and Bryan ~ 9/30/2011
Bryan grew up in Maryland and Lisa grew up in Connecticut. When Bryan and Lisa first met they quickly realized their love for Disney. During Lisa's college years, she worked for Disney in Florida while Bryan worked for Disney in California; though there time working for Disney was short lived there love for Disney still remained. Something led Bryan to Connecticut and led Lisa back to Connecticut to finish school. Through the course of their relationships they learned not only did they have such a [...]
Melissa and Kyle ~ 06/2012
Kyle and Melissa met while attending school in Kona, Hawaii. They
attended school for three months and then went on a three month
mission's trip to South Africa. There were many different countries
to choose from for the mission's trip but they both ended up on the
same team. They slowly got to know each other throughout the three
months and at the very end of the trip on a beach watching the
sunset Kyle asked me Melissa out.
Melissa lives in Canada [...]
Sharon & Michael ~ 09/20/2011
How She Saw It:
On the morning of September 20, 2011Mike and Sharon woke up at Mike's Oma's house. They had decided to play some cards, go to the pool, and do some shopping, etc. that day. When they got home from shopping with Oma, Mike asked Sharon if she had wanted to go for a walk, Sharon declined. Mike seemed sad. Dinner was almost ready at this time and Sharon didn't want to be rude and just take off. So, dinner was served and Mike barely ate [...]
I was not one of those little girls who played out her dream wedding with dolls or who knew what kind of dress she wanted since the age of 5. I never really thought about my wedding until I got engaged on December 23, 2008. Then, it hit me: I was going to have a wedding and I was going to have to plan it. Of course, I didn't start planning it until 8 months ago because I wanted to enjoy being engaged for awhile first.
Planning things is a gift of mine, so I didn't [...]
The evening of Wednesday, November 16, 2011, was a fun time for all who attended the book launch for Annie Dam, owner of Cake Couture; a cake boutique in West Edmonton. On display were a number of dazzling, chic, and edible pieces of cake art from her new book Cake Couture.
The cakes were honorable. From sculpted roses that looked real to an "I Love NY" cake that showed style and creativity at its best. There was even a blank cake made for guests [...]
This year’s Fashion with Compassion was an absolute success; with their New York inspired theme and all of the amazing sponsors. It was a fun filled evening that Derks Fine Group of Companies was happy to participate and contribute too. Sorrentinos Compassion House is such an amazing refuge for all the strong women and their families that are going through Breast Cancer.
A special thanks to Mode Models and their fashion styling.
Retail Sponsors Include:
Blu's, Derks, Alligator Pie, Night Owl Designer Lingerie, Katwalk [...]
On September 9th, we were fortunate enough to attend the launch party for Site 6 Events, a new company in Edmonton that specializes in event, fabric and visual solutions. The launch took place at the TransAlta Arts Barn and featured delicious food by Restaurant 27 Catering, flipbooks by Timewise Event Management, as well as music provided by Harman B & DJ Kwake. The spotlight however was taken by the amazing visual environment created by Site 6 Events and collaborating partners such as: Production Lighting, Mediaco, [...]
Ticket Options:
Option 1) VIP: $149.95 - 1 Day
Wedding Workshop "Plan Your Wedding in a Day" with Jane Dayus-Hinch
(Includes 2 tickets to Bridal Conference: Fall's Boutique Bridal
Show) *Limited Seating
Option 2) Regular: $20.00 -
Bridal Conference: Fall's Boutique Bridal Show - September 25,
2011
It doesn't matter whether you're getting married in 6 weeks, [...]
Attention Edmonton & Calgary:
The Workshops:
As always 3 full days, 2 full days of intensive shooting 1 day of classroom.
The Dates: Calgary, 24-26/September/2011 and Edmonton, 8-10/October/2011
You will have a chance to learn EVERYTHING at Andras workshops, there are no secrets with him, and he doesn't hold back information. You will learn everything that you need to get started right away! His style of teaching is very unique. You will learn more in these 3 days than going to school for a year that is a guarantee. Knowing how [...]
World renowned Wedding Planner and
Slice TV's host of Wedding
SOS, Jane
Dayus-Hinch, stopped by
Wedding Bells the other day, and soon she'll be making a stop
at Bridal
Conference: Fall's Boutique Bridal Show.
Because if you don't know already, Jane Dayus-Hinch is this year's celebrity guest speaker for Bridal Conference! With 25 year's of wedding planning experience under her belt, Jane must have dozens of tips and suggestions when it comes to wedding planning, relationships, and marraige. So make sure to get
We're happy to announce that Bridal
Fantasy's director, producer and choreographer John Chwyl, has
graced the cover of this month's Avenue Magazine! Known as the
"fashion guy", read Avenue's featured story of how John started off
as a simple farm boy from Edson, Alberta and eventually worked his
way into the Edmonton's fashion scene and industry. Just click
here!
But don't worry, he's still quite close to his farm roots. Quoting Avenue Magazine: "After he wraps a day in the fashion world, he heads home [...]
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 [...]
With the lack of wedding photos that have been released of Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo's wedding this past Friday on Necker Island, I'm sure that we are all eager to get our hands on more photos and details.
Lucky for us . . . TLC will be airing "Nick and Vanessa's Dream Wedding" where we can watch as Vanessa walks down the aisle in her gorgeous two-piece Monique Lhuillier gown. People describes the new Wipeout co-host's dress as "featuring [...]
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 [...]
We all dream and hope of having a wedding day where everything goes accordingly as planned. And even with a few mishaps throughout the day, many couples still get to have their dream wedding along with a lifetime's worth of joyous memories. But what happens when a your big day turns for the worse and a tsunami hits or your groom faints during the nuptials?
Well . . . in a new show on WeTV (premiering on July 24, 2011) called 'I Do Over', you can watch [...]
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 "Ã l'andrienne" train". People.com also describes that "the front of the dress, trim and train were embellished with floral embroidery crafted with Swarovski [...]
Like many girls that I know, I was an avid and loyal watcher of Ugly Betty, and though America Ferrera is far from ugly as the show made her seem like, in her tacky clothes and braces, I was overjoyed to see photos of America Ferrera and Ryan Piers Williams on their wedding day. For me, seeing America Ferrera in her wedding dress was like watching that climactic moment of the popular children's story "The Ugly Duckling", but in this case, this was the moment where we watch as America [...]
This July long weekend was not just about backyard barbeques, getaway trips, and fireworks, but also Kate Moss' wedding to The Kills lead singer Jamie Hince (July 1, 2011). And to answer everybody's questions, the supermodel walked down the isle in a wedding dress custom designed by her close friend John Galliano. Numerous photos were shot of Kate and Jamie walking towards their traditional Rolls Royce wedding car with Kate's eight year old daughter Lila Grace and fourteen other little bridesmaids.
After ABC's Good Morning America (GMA) viewers voted for Lorenzo & Peggy Abundiz for having the most amazing love story, Lorenzo and Peggy found themselves having their dream wedding and saying their 'I Do's' before millions of GMA television viewers at the crossroads of NY Times Square! In addition to be featured on Good Morning America, you can also see their inspiring story featured in US Weekly and People Magazine! So after Bridal Fantasy learnt about their love story, we heard from Lorenzo Abundiz himself telling us about [...]
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 & [...]
There's a new style of camping and the folks at Paws Up are calling it Gamping . . . Glamorous Camping! Staying in one of their luxury tented accomodations might feel even better than your own home as each tent is approximately 405 sq. ft. and is outfitted with electricity, feather king size bends, western chic furniture and private decks! In addition . . . within just steps of each tent, Paws Up guests have access to private master bathrooms, a dining pavilion, and even your own personal Camping Butler! [...]
After the tragic wild fires in Slave Lake this last May, Shayne Carroll and Nicole Seatter lost their home, their wedding venue, and watched as their wedding plans literally burn up in flames.
However, after their interview with CTV News, hope was restored as nearby communities and wedding businesses were moved by the couple's touching story. So with the help of the amazing Cheri Tetreault (WPICC Wedding and Event planner), she made sure that the couple's dream to exchange their "I Do's" still came true. And in just over three [...]
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 [...]
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Attention!! Brides and Grooms! Derks Formals is the first place for your tuxedo stop shop - especially with this fabulous new TUXEDO offer!! It doesn't get much better than this - check out the video at the following link to see how you can take advantage of this savings event!
Anyone who's ever watched Disney movies, especially Cinderella or Snow White surely has dreamt of one day becoming a Princess Bride and living happily ever after with her Prince Charming.... I know that when I watched these films as a little girl, I wished for a pumpkin carriage, a beautiful magical gown and of course, my true love sweeping me off my feet. Despite the fact that Disney is essentially only a make believe cartoon, the ability to identify with characters, get drawn into the story and emotionally connect with the events is truly amazing!
The highly [...]
Bridal Fantasy just wrapped up another fabulous event!! We invited all of our vendors for drinks, appies, mingling and other fun things like a draw for a Vegas Wedding MBA trip and even silly pink props for a style-yourself photoshoot!!! A big thanks to The Treasury Vodka Bar & Eatery, Grant Olson Photography, Admire Studios, Flirt Cupcakes, Special Event Rentals, QSD Event Services, Baseline Event Services Inc., Rayacom and everyone else that helped to make this a successful event. A big thanks to all those who attended!
Here's a few great [...]
Even a week after the Royal Wedding of Duchess Catherine and Prince William, people all over the world are still buzzing about the excitement of a new soon-to-be king and queen! And with good reason! The Royal Wedding was the most anticipated event since... well, since anything! It's not surprising that every girl will be looking to the glamorous modelesque Kate for inspiration, style and poise. She looked stunning!
Most of the media coverage was on the wedding itself but the reception following was off limits to media. The after party, however, thrown by Prince Harry was [...]
Finally, the moment we have all been waiting for – we have SEEN the DRESS! Speculations were that Kate’s dress would be simple and classic and they were right. Fashion experts predicted that Kate’s dress would be created by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen and they too, were right. Kate looked divine in her ivory and lace dress with its elaborate design, combining a hand-embroidered floral overlay, a full veil and a train that was nearly nine-feet long. It is a fantastic representation of [...]
Ahh, the Royal Wedding. If you're anything like us and you can't get enough of the juicy tidbits and updates flooding our lives, there's yet another treat to make your eyes go wide- the Royal Guest List!
We were dying to know who would be attending this spectacular occasion! With over 1900 expected guests, you can rest assured that the who's who of Royalty, celebrities, and politics are sure to grace the categories of those attending. In addition to the British Royal Family, Royalty from foreign circles of [...]
With the Royal Wedding due in less than 24 hours and every media stream covering the event, why not let everyone have some fun? We wanted to make sure that our readers got the most out of the Royal Wedding spectacle. That's why we want all our fans to enter the Styleite sweepstakes for your chance to win a gorgeous royally inspired ring and $500 towards a gown worthy of royal treatment!
Styleite has teamed up with Rent the Runway and Crislu Jewellery to offer one reader a gorgeous royal ring replica fit for a [...]
With all of the hype and excitement over the Royal Wedding for Wills and Kate on April 29, 2011, millions of people around the world won't miss what is being called the 'Wedding of the Decade'. With up to 9000 mentions and posts on the internet every single day, most of us would never think we actually have the liberty to become a part of this memorable day. We recently became aware of an exceptional opportunity that gives you that chance. The "Wedding Book" was created in order to [...]
History of Engagement Rings
Engagement rings have always been a symbol of a loving bond and even historically, have had a place in our society. The earliest engagement rings were often created out of thread or rope. In Roman times, iron rings were used to indicate the intent to marry and later on, rings were made out of precious metals.
In the western world, it is a custom to wear the engagement ring on the left hand ring finger. In other parts of the world, this varies considerably. In Ukraine, it is common for the engagement [...]
Creating An Amazing Life with Dr. John Demartini
Have you ever asked yourself, what are the three most important issues in your life that desire clarity? Relationships, money and career are an overpowering percentage of our lives. Who doesn't want to clear the way to manifesting more money and happiness? Whether in a relationship or single in the city, Dr. John Demartini will empower you with newfound wisdom and knowledge to reduce the stress that is tacked on to these unavoidable challenges in life.
After an informative evening in Edmonton on Wednesday, we learned [...]
As the Royal Wedding is getting closer, all sorts of unique memorabilia are being created to commemorate the upcoming nuptials of Prince William and Miss. Catherine Middleton. And we can't wait to share some of the interesting ones we've found thus far . . .
With coins available for purchase of The Queen, The Prince of Wales (Prince Charles), Prince William, and Prince Harry . . . wouldn't you agree there should be a coin of the soon to be royal couple? Well there is! As described on the Royal [...]
With all of us on our toes anxiously waiting day after day for more information on the royal wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton, here is what they've let us know so far . . .
Where: London, England
When: April 29, 2011 - 11 am local time.
When in Canada: April 29, 2011 - 6am ET and 3am PT
THE SERVICE
The royal wedding service will be held at Westminster Abbey. The historic church in central London has been the wedding venue of choice for [...]
Bridal Fantasy is head-over-heels in love with Reese Witherspoon's custom-made Monique Lhuillier blush-hued gown with a corset bodice and full A-line skirt. Bridal Fantasy 2010 celebrity guest speaker Liana Chaouli would definitely approve as she avidly raves about how beautiful and elegant Monique Lhuillier's wedding gowns are. Reese looked absolutely radiant in her wedding photos as she exchanged vows with Jim Toth on March 26 at her Ojai, California home.
With her 11 year old daughter Ava as Reese's Maid of Honour (also in a custom made Monique Lhuillier [...]
With the whole world watching the progress and counting down the days until the Royal Wedding this April 29, 2011, we're sure that all the photographers in London are stocking up on memory cards and are all anxious to be get amazing shots of the big day! We at Bridal Fantasy can't wait to see the photos of the big day. But make sure to follow Bridal Fantasy on Twitter as we will have a representative in London keeping us updated with all the details of the royal wedding day. And with the successful launch of our [...]
This week, we are featuring Los Angeles based bridal and evening wear designer Monique Lhuillier. Making waves in the business of bridal wear, Lhuillier’s gowns are beautifully exquisite and unique as she masters the art of layering and texture. And the celebrities love her, Carrie Underwood, Ashlee Simpson, Alicia Silverstone, Jewel, Kate Walsh, and Britney Spears all wore Monique Lhuillier wedding dresses for their big day.
In a recent interview, with the cinderella project, the expert team at Monique Lhuiller recommended:
Bridal Fantasy's Love in Paris Sweepstakes closes tonight!
Can you think of a better place for a romantic getaway for you and the love of your life? Uniglobe Geo Travel and Air Canada Vacations have partnered with Bridal Fantasy to bring you a chance to win a fabulous trip to Paris...let the love story begin!
The winners will spend four nights at The Concorde Lafayette, a true parisian landmark, just steps from the Champs-Elysées:
Plus - three nights at the Melia Royal Alma Boutique Hotel, [...]
Getting married at sunset in Rincon, Puerto Rico, in front of 40 of their closest family and friends, country superstar Shania Twain and husband Frédéric Thiébaud were simply in bliss.
As Shania was escorted down the aisle by her nine year old son Eja, she looked amazing in an elegant strapless wedding dress that she bought from a small boutique in Lausanne, Switzerland and she completed [...]
What a great January to start off the 2011 year. After all the long hours that all the Bridal Fantasy staff and amazing Bridal Fantasy Edmonton Exhibitors put in for the show, the pay off was literally RECORD BREAKING!
With the highest attendance number ever, the most exhibitors ever, and the best fashion show we've had yet . . . Bridal Fantasy Edmonton 2011 blew away everyone's expectations.
Each year, the bar continues to be raised [...]
Gay Derk, Bridal Fantasy's President, left, with Liana Chaouli
WOW, Bridal Fantasy Calgary was just this past weeked and it was AMAZING! Thanks to our keynote speaker Liana Chaouli , Image Therapists International,for helping to make Bridal Fantasy Calgary such a success. Brides were having so much fun as Liana Chaouli herself was giving away free fashion and style tips to all the excited brides.
Liana and all of [...]
It's finally here . . . Bridal Fantasy Calgary is THIS WEEKEND and we're extremely excited! For the brides to be, we hope you're as excited as we are. Not only will brides recieve a FREE 10th Anniversary Edition of Bridal Fantasy Magazine hot off the press . . . brides can also expect to receive a free Bridal Fantasy Wedding Planner, shop till they drop at the wedding gown sale, [...]
This year at Bridal Fantasy Calgary 2011, a lucky bride and her guest will get the amazing opportunity to shop for her dream wedding dress with International Image Therapist and fashion expert Liana Chaouli. Travel in style by limousine through West Hollywood and Beverly Hills, where you will go shopping at Sak's Fifth Avenue, Lezu Couture, Simin's Couture, Monique Lhuillier, and others to find the perfect wedding gown, shoes, veil, and accessories.
And drum roll please . . . there will be even more prizes [...]
Bridal Fantasy would like to ring in the New Year by thanking everybody that have helped make 2010 such a great year! Our anniversary edition of Bridal Fantasy Magazine is coming out soon and all our bridal shows have been a success. Thank you!
If you’re still unsure about how to ring in the New Year tonight, not to fret, there lots to do! Here’s a list of different events happening around Edmonton:
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 [...]
Nicole Richie looked stunning and princess-like in her Marchesa wedding gown. The dress featured lace sleeves and a 100 yards of tulle! With a detachable skirt, Nicole was in bliss on the dance floor with hubby Joel Madden. To add the perfect finishing touch, Nicole and Joel's names were embroidered into the gown's lace sleeves.
People.com quoted Richie saying "It was magical" and Joel added that "It was the [...]
Special Guest: Beverly Hills’ Liana Chaouli, international image therapist. Liana has spent two decades advising CEOs, celebrities and political figures on personal style and image.
You’re not alone feeling overwhelmed choosing your bridal gown. From Hollywood to Dubai, for the most private exclusive weddings and royal affairs, Liana Chaouli is the go-to Stylist for world leaders.
There’s a perfect wedding dress out there for every woman, a beautiful gown that complements her every feature and reflects her unique personality and inner essence. [...]
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