A love many years in the making...
Lori & Mark ~ June 8, 2013
Let me take you back to when I was 11 years old.
Mark and I met in grade 5 in Montreal Quebec. He left with his family to move to Calgary, Alberta when he was 16. We went on with our separate lives. I joined the military and married a guy and was married for 27 years with 4 sons. Mark was married for 25 years with 2 beautiful daughters.
We thought [...]
Advice From Top Relationship Expert Debra Macleod, B.A., LL.B.
So, you've met the man of your dreams and he's proposed. Things couldn't be better. Then, one night you're sitting on the couch watching Netflix when his smartphone whistles with a text message. Playfully, you grab his phone saying, "Oh, who's texting you at this hour? Your girlfriend?"
To your surprise, he doesn't laugh but instead angrily grabs his phone and says, "Don't snoop through my phone, it's private." He gets up and reads the [...]
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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.
A wonderful trip back home...
Trisha & Dylan ~ January 18, 2013
Growing up my favorite place in the world was my family's cottage on a island in the middle of a small lake in Central Ontario. A few years ago my amazing fiance took the long trip across the country to Alberta with me so I could complete my PhD in Neuroscience. Being high school sweethearts he knew there is nowhere in the world more precious to me than home. So when we took a trip home this [...]
Sirens, lights, a ring - oh my!
Michelle & Joel ~ July 25, 2014
There once was a boy who fought
fires
And a girl who couldn't resist her desires
To marry her dream boy
After nine years of playing coy
She thought he was spinning her tires
All day they spent at the mall
The Christmas rush almost started a brawl
He hugged her extra tight that day
Careful not to give it away
It ended abruptly when he got a fire call
She waited for what seemed [...]
A sneaky sweetheart...
Kayla & Rob ~ January 18,
2014
Didn't know where we were going to till night before left. Went to Tahiti for 6 nights then Bora Bora 7 nights. Did a jungle safari and swam with sharks and sting rays. Most memorable was Dec 10/2012. That day snorkelled in lagoon and visited the Turtle Sanctuary. After long day went back to our hut. Beach dinner for two was cancelled due to possibility of rain. He couldn't decide now that dinner was cancelled what to [...]
The trip of a lifetime....
My name is Hailey Mills, this truly is a story of romance. Me being a single lady, with 3 kids at home, had an opportunity to travel by myself to a far away distant land called Tunisia. I went for 5 weeks.
In my second week, I went to a city called Sousse. The first day in the hotel, this handsome man came over to give me my "Welcome Cocktail", he was the bartender of the hotel. As I turned around I was caught off guard by his wonderful smile and [...]
Love isn't a crime....
Adell & Tom ~ December 21, 2013
Tom just came home from vacation in
Tel Aviv (which I was unaware he was buying my engagement ring) We
were visiting our family on Vancouver Island and picked him up from
the ferrie terminal at about 1am in Nanaimo BC (Vancouver
Island).
It was a trip like any other, after being apart for about a month
(with his vacation) he hopped in the car and it was a quick kiss of
welcome home (it was a kiss I've done a thousand times but
[...]
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 [...]
He couldn't even wait for dinner...
Katie & Matthew ~ July 27, 2013
It happened November 22, 2012. Probably one of the scariest days for me because it was my 30th birthday. I arrived home from school...yes, turning 30 and still in college. He arrives home. He promised to make dinner for my birthday, which isn't such an easy feat for him, so I was just getting things ready for him to make dinner. He is good at everything else...dinner just needs practice. I could sense that something was up because [...]
A Beautiful Winter Moment...
Ryan & Nicole ~ June 30, 2012
First of all, I have known Ryan for 2 years now, and I love him so much, he is awesome and the perfect man for me, he means the whole world to me. This is how we got engaged:
One night he invited me to take dinner with him at a sushi restaurant. We ate and talked about different things we were dealing with. It was a normal date, we were having a really good time, when suddenly he [...]
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A Perfect Lakeside Proposal...
Andrea & Shaun ~ October 5, 2013
Shaun and I have been dating for just over 6 years and always knew we would end up together in the forever kind of way. Shaun wanted to make sure the day was special and one that I didn't expect and would remember for the rest of our lives. Back in September he suggested a trip to Jasper for my Birthday weekend. We both love skiing and being in the mountains so I agreed and immediately loved the idea! When [...]
A Picture Perfect Moment...
Laura & Daniel ~ December 1, 2012
After 7 years together, a lot of ups and downs, and having two beautiful boys I started to think that we just got comfortable in our life that we had and that we most likely would not get married. So when we booked a trip to Washington D.C. to go to my cousins wedding I had no idea the plan that my significant other had in store. Two days after the wedding we decided to go to the Lincoln Memorial and check out the Smithsonian. I was [...]
A Romantic Boat Ride In Central Park...
Denise & Darren ~ September 7, 2013
Where to begin......Darren really wanted to take me to New York , just for a weekend getaway. So he planned, booked our flights and made all of the arrangements. We flew to New York on Friday June 29th 2012, arrived at our hotel and checked in, then hit the town. On Saturday, we planned to walk the streets and check out Central Park. Arriving in Central Park, we walked around chatting and pointing and taking [...]
A Hot Air Balloon Ride They Will Never Forget...
Kayla & Keston ~ June 28, 2013
We have been
trying to go on a hot air balloon for weeks in September. The rides
kept getting cancelled because of strong winds. I was trying to
convince my fiance to give up the hot air balloon till the next
year when the winds wont be so strong in the summer.
When I thought he gave up the idea, I got a call from my now fiance
while I was at work. He asked me to leave [...]
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 [...]
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.
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The Princess Diaries star looked every [...]
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 [...]
It seems to be quite the summer in the entertainment world...
Despite the news of certain relationships not getting the cliched ending, there are still some celebrity romances and relationships that are continuing to heat up and stay strong. From an engagement of one of our best friends, to the engagement of another person we wish was our best friend, and the secret wedding of the last member of our wolf-pack, these last few weeks have been busy in Hollywood social circles.
Image Courtesy of [...]
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One Anniversary that they both will remember forever...
Amy & Jason ~ 6/22/13
To celebrate our 4 Year Anniversary, we planned a hike and a picnic at one of my favourite childhood trails. We found a beautiful secluded spot by the bay, with a canopy of trees above us.
After eating some sandwiches and enjoying a beer, out of the backpack Jason pulls out a book; the book was full of photos of the two of us from the last 4 years, along with lyrics of some of [...]
Okay, so you're married. You have the rest of your lives together. Awesome, right? RIGHT! But now, you also have anniversary presents...on top of birthday and Valentine's presents. You're going to run out of ideas sooner than you think...but did you know there was a traditional list of gifts that you should give and receive of a certain material corresponding to your anniversary year? Yeah, neither did I. But thanks to Wikipeidia, you'll seldom be without ideas! I'll break it down for you quick...
Rather than explain the story...
Holly & Travis ~ 3/22/12
I'll let you see it for yourself! I'm a high school cheer coach and he proposed at the game of the season. Below is the link (my roommate video taped the whole thing!) Aside from being complete surprised by his extravagant entrance... He somehow snuck in 30 - 40 of my closest friends and family without me knowing!
Now, this is going to be a departure from the usual wedding planning postings. Instead, I'm going to introduce you to one of Bridal Fantasy's favorite authors, Gail Vaz-Oxlade. Oxlade is a Canadian financial writer and television host of such shows like Princess and Til Debt Do Us Part, who gives out her no-nonsense approach to financial situations.
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In her newest book, entitled Money-Smart Kids, Oxlade writes all about starting your kids off on the right financial path. Like all parents, you want your kids [...]
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 [...]
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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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
She got something a little better than pajamas...
Nicole & Weir ~ 7/28/12
Nicole's fiancé proposed to her on Christmas Eve 2010. She had known from the very beginning that Weir was the one that she wanted to grow, learn and explore life with. While celebrating the holiday season with his family he had informed her that everyone opens a Christmas gift on Christmas Eve and that the presents are usually pajamas. Nicole had joined the entire family in the living room and go figure she had to open the first [...]
A family birthday party that none of them will ever forget...
Skip and Takara ~
Takara's Grandmother planned a big party for both her little sister and boyfriend Skip. Their birthdays are a day apart so it wasn't weird to be celebrating their birthdays with both of our families. The problem is no one was giving Takara any information about the party but they wanted her to invite people at the last minute. Well, that wasn't going so well; one thing she can't stand is last minute [...]
Interview Question Leads To Popping The Question | By: Erich Schaffhauser
Liliana and Daniel ~ 10/8/2011
From calls in the middle of the night to constant deadlines to people yelling at you on the street for covering something they don't want on the news, reporting has its downside. But it has its perks too. This week my reporting job threw me into a scenario so awesome, it trumped the downsides I've experienced a thousand times over.
I woke up to a bitter 29 degrees below zero Wednesday [...]
A perfect little afternoon stroll for an engagement . . .
Cydney & Kiel ~ 10/22/2011
On May 26, 2011, Kiel picked Cydney up from her office for lunch. Kiel asked Cydney where she would like to go for lunch . . . and seeing that she works downtown, there were many options to choose from. Thinking it was best to save money and stay close to work to enjoy more time with Kiel, she choose a small Chinese restaurant up the street from her office. After eating [...]
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 [...]
Special Guest Author: Gail Vaz-Oxlade the host of "Til Debt Do Us Part" and "Princess" on Slice TV
It was a truly a pleasure
meeting Gail at last year's Bridal Fantasy. I sincerely recommend
that if you ever get a chance to see/hear Gail speak at any event,
it is definitely worth all the effort. She is not only witty and
intelligent, she is beautifully charismatic as well. So as I
promised, here it is folks . . . the second part [...]
Special Guest Author: Gail Vaz-Oxlade the host of "Til Debt Do Us Part" and "Princess" on Slice TV
Match your dreams to reality . . .
Psychologists have identified a phenomenon that's probably been around as long as the Jack & Jill but hasn't been talked about much: The Post-wedding blues. After the frantic build-up to the big day, the let-down can be huge, particularly for brides. If you've been managing a team of service providers, coordinating a b'zillian details and [...]
Tell
the world how you got engaged; from now until February 14, 2012
we want to hear about your love story, and all the details about
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Enter to win a seven-day get-away including airfare and amazing accommodations. Picture, you and your significant other strolling around England’s capital city; take a walk through London’s Aquarium, ride on the [...]
The Calgary Stampede starts off with a bang as Will and Kate stop by in cowboy attire and white cowboy hats to help kick start the Stampede's festivities! And as we are all experiencing the excitement of the Stampede right now, Bridal Fantasy wanted to share with our readers this fun Stampede engagement shoot from Orange Girl Photographs! Featured in the photos are Katrina and Mitch who had their first date at the Calgary Stampede, so it is only fitting that they chose the Stampede to be the [...]
Over the years, Bridal Fantasy has had some pretty amazing Relationship Guru's that have written for our magazine and we feel that they just have to be shared with our Bridal Fantasy Blog readers as well. With stimulating discussion topics such as "Experiencing Spiritual Union", "Relationship Revelations", and "How to Stay Married" . . . let our special guest authors Dr. Deepak Chopra, Blair and Melissa Dunkley from Results Now, and Steffany Hanlen a Personal Performance Coach help you to strengthen your marriage, love, and respect for one another.
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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 "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 [...]
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 [...]
What an adventurous engagement and duo these two are . . . read about all their adventures at www.gate20.ca!
Katherine & Thomas ~ 07/20/2012
Prologue
Once upon a time, there were two young persons very much in love. So much so that they knew they would marry one another since the day they met. It was love at first sight for the young handsome pair and it wasn't long till they were living together. Although they frequently talked about spending the [...]
I know, it's Monday and it's hard to see the end of the week from here . . . but to relieve your Monday angst (or angst during any day of the week really), enjoy the following Vanilla & Pistachio Soufflé with Raspberry Sauce recipe.
The first time I ever wrapped my lips around that perfect spoonful of pistachio soufflé, I was in Las Vegas sitting at the Eiffel Tower restaurant watching the fountain show at the Bellagio . . . it might have been the atmosphere and entertainment as well as the fact that I was [...]
Rachel & Jason ~ 04/10/2012
It was Christmas Eve, my parents, Jason's parents, his brother, and his brother's girlfriend had arrived for their Christmas visit. Unbeknownst to me, Jason sneakily found a way to inform all of these people of his plan. My parents were smiling an awful lot that evening, (which makes sense thinking about it now), but I never thought much of it that night... Jason and I had had numerous conversations about getting engaged (like most couples do), but I knew (or so I thought), that it [...]
An unexpected surprise!
Stephanie & Steve - 07/23/2011
Steve and I got engaged on May 20th 2010.
It was the Friday of May Long. I had an idea that an engagement was around the corner but to my surprise he was taking longer than I thought. We had recently been to Hawaii with friends of ours and I was certain it was going to happen then. It's was only after the 5th time I had searched his suitcase that it was clearly not happening.
What an amazing finish to the race . . .
Natalie & Stephen ~ 11/12/2011
We were in Vegas for a half marathon race, my second ever, and first time running alone (as my fiance, Steve, is a much better runner). I was suppose to be doing the run with a bunch of girls, who had various reasons for not being able to make the trip.
It was a great run down the strip. Prior to the run, Steve handed me a letter that he said I could [...]
An truly special and blessed engagement . . .
Christine & Derek ~ 09/23/2011
Derek and I have been together now for 2 and a half years we got engaged on August 27th and this is our story!!
Derek started planning for my surprise proposal last April with his father, going over all the details together to make the ring and that day perfect just for us. We were planning on going on a little getaway to New York City. I have been to New York before [...]
An amazingly thought out and touching engagement story . . . definitely a must WATCH!
Carla & Colin ~ 08/05/2012
Colin and Carla run a media company together in Whitby, Ontario. They met regarding video work over email via a mutual friend in 2008. Carla lived in British Columbia, and Colin in Ontario. Over the course of 7 months following that first email, their digital relationship developed into phone calls, video chats, LONGER emails and the two of them mailing home video DVD's back and forth so they could [...]
Aimee & Matthew ~ 08/05/2012
"It was May 1st, right before finals and I had a TON of work to do including handing in my thesis proposal. However, I really needed to unwind and do something fun so Matt decided to rent a boat (thought you needed a license...apparently not in the North Country hahaha) and go fishing on Lake Champlain. Of course I brought all my articles to read since I was so overwhelmed with getting it done, but obviously that didn't happen. Anyways, after about [...]
Fourth times the charm...
Laura & Brendan - May 29,
2012
While in Cuba, Brendan had been planning to propose the first night at a fondue restaurant. There was a mariachi band playing that he wanted to incorporate into the proposal but because of how busy the restaurant was, he wasn't able to do it. After leaving the restaurant there was a horse and carriage outside which he thought would be perfect, he was trying to get me to agree to go on it without making it obvious, [...]
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 [...]
Hockey lovin'...
Susan & Mike - March 1, 2013
Mike and I started to hang out while watching the hockey playoffs in 2008 so hockey became "our thing". Our first home has a sports room theme for his beloved Flames and my beloved Red Wings... and yes, the walls are painted red! During a recent trip to Toronto, we planned a day to spend at the Hockey Hall of Fame as neither of us had ever visited there on our separate trips to Toronto. Our [...]
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 [...]
A love abroad...
Catherine & Gcinisizwe - June 28, 2012
One day while in South Africa I was visiting a colleague, feeling bored I decided to go outside for some fresh air. I noticed a man working in the garden next door so I thought I would go over and say hello. As I introduced myself to him I realized that he was very thin and he looked very tired. I asked if he was hungry and he said yes. He assumed that I would give [...]
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 [...]
So you've decided to pop the question- congratulations!
Now you're not sure what's next. You're considering maybe a trip getaway, romantic dinner, or a surprise party with friends and family around to join. Well look no further. We're the go-to experts to help you make it a night she'll be bragging about for months.
From an evening in New York City to a romantic Paris park setting, the options are almost endless when it comes to creating a perfect atmosphere for popping the question. We know how overwhelming it can be, so we've come up with [...]
A Halloween to remember.....
Jennifer & Mat - November 12, 2011
Mat put an amazing amount of time and effort into planning the most beautiful proposal ever. It was something out of a fairy tale and I couldn't have imagined a more romantic way that he could have asked me to marry him. To make a long and unbelievable story short...
It all started with a voicemail from one of my best friends, Suman, excited that she had won a trip for 3 girls to Montreal [...]
A perfectly delivered engagement . . .
Ashley & Maarten ~ April 20, 2012
Maarten and I met three years ago while we were both working for the same company. I'd always had a crush on Maarten. Maarten was higher ranking then me in the company and compared to everyone else he was always extremely friendly to everyone regardless of our rankings. Maarten at the time was dating someone else so all I could do was just look and talk about how cute he was.
I took [...]
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 [...]
Daniel and I had been dating for 8 years, I knew it had to be coming soon, but I had no idea what his plans were.
On April 17th, I had asked Daniel if he wanted to come to Eau Claire Market with me to watch me perform (I'm a Ukrainian Dancer and have been for over 20 years now). I bribed him with some lunch afterwards, and to my shock he said that he would come with me!
After we finished our performance, Daniel & I all headed out for lunch with the other [...]
Special Guest Author: Magdalen Bowyer
It was almost 3 o'clock and the sun had broken through for the occasion. A perfect day for marrying the man of my dreams. Everyone in the cabin was dressed and ready. I turned to see my father examining me. "Do you really want to go through with this?" he asked. The question was completely unexpected and surprising. But even more surprising was an errant voice in my head that wanted to reply, "Actually, Dad, I've changed my mind. It's been fun, but let's get [...]
Seriously amazing, both the engagement story and their photos!
I had to piss off my fiance before I proposed to her.
I know, that's a horrible thing to do, but it's a little more complicated than that.
I knew I wanted to propose to Sarah about three months into our relationship. I knew I was in love with her far before that, and I even knew I was dating her before she did. So when the opportunity to travel to New [...]
Lauren & Joshua ~ 7/23/2011
"Well, my fiance, Josh is an avid fan of technology, especially cell phones. One evening he said to me, ""You know, I think tomorrow is going to be a very special day....""
Of course, since we had been ring shopping already, my first thought was 'proposal!' Josh quickly shut that down when he added, ""Oh! I know why I think that... the new Blackberry Torch is coming out!""
I still had some suspicion until we went to the mall the next day to [...]
Special Guest Author: Darren Jacklin
Darren Jacklin offers 25 date night ideas to keep your relationships invigorating. From the most simple evenings at home to an elaborate surprise getaway, there is not limit on the ways to express your love.A wildlife adventure with a romantic twist . . .
He told me that a huge buck ran through the yard. After I was finished putting all of my paint clothes on for the day - as we're renovating our cabin - we ran outside to check it out. He had the binoculars in hand, and exclaimed he could see the head in the forest across the road. He told me to look through the binoculars to the left of an old tree. As I peered through the binoculars I [...]
Laurie & Dan - 09/01/2011
My sweetie took me on the Amazing Race!
I woke up on Valentine's Day next to my boyfriend Dan who was already up and told me he was going to the gym which I thought to be very odd as he is not the early type. A few minutes after he left I got a text message from him saying "Happy Valentine's Day Baby, your present is at the front door. I love you xoxo".
There was an Amazing Race envelope left at [...]
Special Guest Author: Dr. Brenda Wade
Advice and tips on making your marriage a life-long affair. On the day of the dream wedding, the beautiful bride and handsome groom share vows to love, honor, and cherish. After celebrating in the company of friends and family and the honeymoon, we ask the question, how do you get to happily every after? If your big day is approaching, you’re probably filled with joy, anticipation, and so much love you can’t stand it. So why is [...]
Article By: Dr. Brenda Wade
How to Grow a Healthy Marriage
When Stephanie and Matt came to me for premarital coaching, they
sat down on the love seat in my office, holding hands and glowing
with love. I asked what they wanted to get out of their counseling
and Stephanie replied, "I read in one of your books that there are
two-thirds fewer divorces among couples who get premarital
counseling. We love each other and we want to stay [...]
Like how a picture is worth a thousand words, so was Eric's proposal . . .
Christine & Eric ~ 8/20/2011
Eric made me a beautiful photo album/scrapbook for our first Christmas together, where he included "future" pages about upcoming events. It was very thoughtful and has been such a treasure.
On August 26th, 2010 at Burnstick Lake AB (my dad's family cabin), Eric and I went for a canoe ride to a private area of the lake, where we docked and sat on the bank. As we were relaxing, [...]
An entertaining narration of a joyous engagement . . .
Kevin and Kaytlyn decided to have the Wismayer family Christmas Eve and Dinner at their place for the first time. After dating for 3 years, everyone in both of their families were just waiting for him to pop the question, and many of them thought this would be the day. Christmas morning came and Kaytlyn was nervous with anticipation. She emptied her stocking and opened her gifts, but alas no ring. Finally Kevin passed over his phone to [...]
Delicious cheese, a truly beautiful setting, and a refreshing swim in glacier water . . . how scrumptious and exciting!
Myria & Greg ~ June 30, 2012
The morning of August 22, 2010 was brisk but the air was fresh and we were feeling ambitious! We woke up early to begin our hike to the Schilt Alp to see cheese-making. Much to our dismay, we missed the process but were still able to buy some delicious cheese.
Here we had to decide if we wanted to keep hiking up towards [...]
Bridal Fantasy is excited for the upcoming event with Deepak Chopra, M.D. at The Shaw Conference Centre on Monday, Feb. 21.
Recognized as one of the world's foremost leaders in the field of mind-body medicine, Deepak Chopra, M.D. is a best-selling author, teacher, and co-founder of the Chopra Center for Wellbeing. Nestled in the lush, coastal setting of Carlsbad, California, the Chopra Center offers a wide variety of retreats and workshops that fuse the healing arts of the East with the best in modern Western medicine.
Each year Deepak and the Chopra Center staff travel [...]
An exciting night in . . .
Michelle & Jason ~ August 25, 2012
After getting off work at 10pm, Jason was there to pick me up and take me home. It had been a really long day so when we got home I needed a comforting snack! And so....Jason got me some Oreos and milk (it's the inner child in me....I love them!) and we sat down on the couch and he let me pick whatever it was that I wanted to watch. I turned on Cougar Town and we [...]
Time only makes the heart grow fonder . . .
Jenna & Graeme ~ August 27, 2011
Graeme was the first boy to ever
pick me up and take me on a date. I was young, and absolutely
terrified of dating at the time. Although I was too nervous
to commit to dating, we stayed friends and kept in touch throughout
the years. We both dated other people, travelled, and
experienced life.
During a trip to Australia 2 years ago, we happened to be in the
same city at the [...]
The perfect setting for a perfect engagement . . .
Terri-Lynn & David ~ August 20, 2011
On New Years day Terri and I, along with 4 friends, set out on a 16km back country snowshoe trip in Garibaldi Provincial Park for an over night adventure to a Cabin in a valley of Glaciers situated 1700m above sea level. Two hours into our trip one of our group members had an asthma attack and had to turn back. When that happened, the other three members of our group decided [...]
A relaxing getaway proposal that any girl would love!
NIki & Scott ~ March 30, 2011
Scott works out of town so he wasn't home now for about a month. So I kind of figured that during the Christmas holiday would be when he would propose. However, Christmas Eve went by and there was no proposal, Christmas went by and still no proposal, and then on Boxing day we went to Vancouver for a Canucks game and I was thinking the whole time oh maybe he'll propose on the [...]
A beautifully orchestrated surprise engagement . . .
Christa & Ryan - 06/11/11
Ryan and I met in 1997 at College. I attended for 2 years and during that time I didn't really have the time of day for Ryan. He was Sarcastic and Cocky and I was pretencious and snooty. We went our seperate ways until 2004 when we met up at a mutual friends wedding. We ended up staying at the same place and spend the day of the wedding together as our other friends were working. [...]
A warm and cozy quilt engagment proposal . . .
Kalisa & Bobby - June, 06, 2011
Bobby and I met in high school in P.E. class. One day after class we were out in the parking lot just talking and I just kissed him. It was that moment that we decided we should start dating, nothing serious, we just wanted to have a little more fun before high school was over.
Now here we are five years later and I can’t imagine spending anytime without him. In July of 2010 my [...]
A perfect winter proposal . . .
Erika & Greg - February 11, 2012
My boyfriend, Greg, is in his second year at the UofA MBA program and because of this has been travelling a lot and missing a lot of the events we usually do together. To make it up to me he surprised me with a trip to Canmore before Christmas.
Once we got there he mentioned that he planned a surprise on the last day of our visit. I got [...]
Bridal Fantasy is soon approaching after the New Year, and things are rolling at full steam. Along with the excitement at Bridal Fantasy headquarters, everything for the show is set . . . Bridal Fantasy 2011 is going to be jam-packed with the latest wedding fashion, entertainment, wedding industry experts, and world-renowned guest speakers! So make sure to get your tickets for Bridal Fantasy Edmonton and/or Calgary right away. Tickets are still available online and at any Derks Menswear and Formals store.
Bridal Fantasy Edmonton is thrilled to have guest [...]
Wedding proposals seem to be getting more creative year after year. And they just melt our hearts every time we read them. Recently, while browsing through Bridal Tweet, the Engaged Wedding Community, Bridal Fantasy came across this amazingly creative engagement story . . . and trust us, it's a must see proposal!
So the storyline goes . . . On December 12, 2010, a girl named Sara was sitting in a movie theater in New Hampshire watching the pre-movie trailers. After watching two trailers, a touching video about a Muppet's marriage proposal came on the screen. Just like Muppet Sid, [...]
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 [...]
Another beautiful engagement story . . .
Kelly & Jeffrey - June 4, 2011
The proposal was on July 5th 2010. He planned a day for us on Catalina Island, and he said that he had a big surprise for me. The surprise was a helicopter ride over to the island!!! I was soooo excited. I truly wasn't expecting ANYTHING else.
When we got there it was really chilly and there was a pretty thick over cast. Despite the weather, we still did [...]
What a romantic and well planned proposal . . .
Nikki & Adam December 01, 2012
Adam and I met in our first year of school through friends and have been dating for 6 years. During our relationship we have gone to school together, worked together and traveled together. We had gone to jewellry stores so Adam could get an idea of what my style was. We both work for not-for-profit organizations involving animals so I wanted something that I could wear to work [...]
Angelie & Aaron May 14, 2011 Aaron and I had been dating for
almost 2 years when he proposed. I knew that he was going to in the
near future, but I just didn't know when exactly! On Easter weekend
(April 3, 2010), Aaron and I had planned to do some Eastery things
together, since it's my favourite holiday. I took the bus to his
house and we both had made easter egg baskets for eachother as kind
of a childhood tradition. I [...]
Jessica & Virga July 21, 2012 I hired two actors, 1 female and
1 male around our age (20-22 years old). I then hired a
professional film crew. We spent an entire day shooting scenes to
create a fake movie trailer. The trailer consisted of the male
pursuing the girl he loves. The trailer represents our
relationship, it represents the male doing everything he can to get
to her and catch her. The trailer was made to the song "Just the
Way You Are" by Bruno Mars. The [...]
Lisa
& James February 04, 2010 I am originally from NB, and always
make at least one trip home a year. James was able to join me this
year in August 2010. We took one day with friends to go see the
Hopewell Rocks as James has never seen them. We were at the end of
the beach when James said lets get our [...]
Terry Bachynski is just
an “ordinary
guy” who is helping to make marriages across the nation
Extraordinary! After 25 years of being happily married and raising
his now four young adult children, Terry is living out his dream
everyday by helping others to build strong and loving marriages �“
just like his own. On his website, Terry shares with his readers
and fans that “marriage, as a relationship between two people, is
the most profound way [...]
Jessica Simpson is engaged! Eric Johnson, Jessica
Simpson's boyfriend of five months, proposed to Simpson
on Nov. 11 The ring is a three-stone, Neil
Lane ring with two diamonds and a ruby.
Eric is an NFL player, and by
all accounts seems to be the best thing to happen to Jessica in
quite a while. Although the couple hasn't been together all
that long, Eric scores gentleman points for visiting Jessica's
father to get his approval before asking Jessica to marry
him. Bridal Fantasy hopes that [...]
Sarah Yates Photography
Blog chronicles the adventures of a brilliant sassy woman who
travels across the United States (sometimes Mexico,) working as a
wedding photographer. Sarah Yates showcases her work in a way that
makes us feel like we are chatting with a close girl friend, (one
that just happens to go to an unreal amount of weddings); and
certainly one that is willing to share the highlights of every
event she attends. Read her witty manifesto here. It is this spunky,
fresh attitude that [...]
It's official! The Prince of
Wales announced today that Prince William of Wales and Miss
Catherine Middleton, are
engaged to be married. The wedding will apparently take place
in the Spring or Summer of 2011, in London. Blissful
photos have also been released of the two together at St.
James's Palace earlier today as they announced their engagement. As
you take a closer look you can clearly see Kate wearing the
engagement ring that the late Princess Diana wore as the fianc�e
[...]
"I'll get married when the
time is right." For many, the right time to get married means
having achieved the right level of stability in their
relationships, both emotionally and financially. What are a few
more months of planning, or even a few more years when you are
looking at spending the rest of your life with one another? No one
expects that time can become the one thing disallowed to them; but
for so many people, this is a cruel reality that happens
unexpectedly, and [...]
Ferne & Dave September 17, 2011
It was June 6, 2010 . . . my fianc�'s birthday! We decided to go out for a nice family supper with his daughters and me. However, one of his daughters told me, "No you guys just go, I am going to stay to make Dad an Angel food cake for his birthday". So we ended up going alone while the girls stayed home to "bake their father a cake". [...]
Rachel & Nicolas May 26, 2012
Nicolas was in the armed forces. I had made him a scrap book when he was away on course of all of our good times, and things we had made it through together to cheer him up when I saw him again. We would go weeks without contact, it was very difficult. One night he sat me down with my favorite wine and the scrap book I made for him in [...]
In The Name of Love
blogger Bianca Juarez is making waves with her powerful enthusiasm
and unyielding LOVE & faith in God. Stimulating new hopes and
possibilities through her blogs and speeches, Bianca's LOVE for
Jesus and riveting words of candor are inspiring audiences of all
ages and demographics. Bianca not only teaches her audiences to go
beyond their own fears, she also urges them to exceed societal
expectations of themselves, "never limiting themselves to what the
world says they can't do, but to go [...]
Ljubica &
Adam August 27, 2011 We were on a family vacation in Tofino BC. It
was now around dinner time and we had just dropped off Lubi's two
kids at her parents cabin they had rented for the week so that we
could go into town and have a date night. It was a beautiful sunny
day with a slight breeze rolling through just to keep you from
getting to hot. We quickly chowed down some Chinese food because
that is what we were really craving and then [...]
Kasey & Nick
August 26, 2011 I had purchased the ring a little after our 1 year
anniversary of dating and just couldn't figure out a good romantic
way to propose to her in our small little town. While I was at work
one day in January I came across an article about people using GPS
to go on scavenger hunts and I got an idea. I figured that she
liked puzzles and loved surprises even though they annoyed her at
the same time. So I decided that I [...]
kiss the
groom's Elizabeth Messina sets the standards for
photography blogging today! Celebrating life, love, and kisses,
Elizabeth truly brings to life the essence of both love and art
through her photos and personal insight. Recently, some of
Elizabeth's breathtaking photos were featured on The Wedding
Chicks. The photos were taken at Bodee and Patrick's lovely wedding
at The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. From colourful socks and pink
stilettos, to traditional kimonos, each of Elizabeth's photos
artfully captured the tenderness, beauty and style of each moment
[...]
Laurel
& Christopher June 16, 2012 It was the most incredible day of
my life, the day my bestfriend, lover and soulmate proposed to me.
We both are very passionate for golf, so one day he took me to
Saskatchewan's Elk Ridge Resort. We were planning on playing 18
holes of golf on our favourite course. As we were playing I noticed
that there was no one in sight, usually there are other golfers in
front and behind us. As we were on the 9th green, my fiance
stopped, [...]
Attention all Gail
Vaz-Oxlade fans . . . her new financially focused show Princess is
now airing Tuesdays @ 9pmET / 6pm PT on Slice. Watch as Gail firmly
confronts financially irresponsible young women whose reckless
behavior is threatening to put them and their loved ones into
bankruptcy. Each show will cover a six week period where Gail
attempts to transform each candidate into self-sufficient young
women by taking away their credit cards, putting them on cash
diets, and challenging them to start achieving certain goals.
According to Slice, [...]
Sarah
& Clayton July 23, 2011 Clayton and I woke up Thursday morning
(June 3rd, 2010) and little did I know it would be one of the
happiest days of my life. Clayton and I were laying in bed
discussing our day plans, Clayton wanting to know if I would be
home between work and my night class, I replied "no that's dumb why
would I drive all the west to the west end and then have to drive
all the way back downtown, with no budging on my part [...]
Here is a proposal that truly swept the bride off her feet:
Tara & Jeremy August 7, 2010
Jeremy and I have been together since September of 2002. On June
12, 2009 Jeremy proposed! I was coming off a set of night shifts
and Jeremy woke me up later in the afternoon. I was not very keen
on getting up and I guess you could say I was being kind of
'grouchy'. Jeremy has a pilot license and said he needed to go
flying and take a [...]
Kristen
& Serge March 09, 2011 It was New Years Eve in New York City at
Time Square about 5 minutes after mid night. We were in a crowd of
over 1 million people, confetti was flying through the sky, fire
works had just went off, Frank Sinatra New York, New York playing
in the background. We were on the corner of 46th & Broadway, as
we started to walk away from the crowd, me leading the way
practically at a run (it was cold & [...]
Tania & Matt
September 10, 2011 Once upon a time... There was a
Prince who wished for a Princess. The problem was that throughout
his kingdom (Louis Pasteur Middle School) no one knew he was a
Prince, not even Tania. It isn't easy being a teenager. Even a girl
destined to be a Homecoming Princess has to focus on her family and
her grades and may not have a chance to notice the boy in the
homeroom class, Matt. She definitely wouldn't have notice as he
used to grade the papers [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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. 
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 [...]
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 [...]
With the growing trend of
destination weddings, couples are constantly trying to find the
next new and exciting location to have their dream wedding. One hot
location to consider is the French Polynesian Islands. This
paradise is an archipelago with more than a hundred different
islands that you can have your once in a lifetime wedding on. With
a staggering 118 islands to choose from, you will surely find an
island that will have everything you've ever dreamed of for your
wedding . . . and perhaps even more! Famous [...]
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! This is going to be one
of the most exhilarating times in your life, so why not add to the
excitement and enter our Bridal Fantasy Sweepstakes? Enter for your
chance to win some awesome prizes, like a trip to Paris! Paris -
the city of Romance and Love . . . can you think of a better place
for a romantic getaway for you and the love of your life?
New York Times writer Tara
Parker-Pope recently published a book titled For Better: The
Science of a Good Marriage. The book explores the nature of
relationships and examines common social perceptions and
misconceptions about marriage and divorce. The book discusses the
biological basis for animal behaviors, trends in marriage,
statistical analysis, and provides a lot of great insight.
Throughout the book, Pope also assesses various factors that help
keep certain marriages together and force others apart. Recently,
Marie Claire magazine revealed some of the book's pretty surprising facts about [...]
Don't let the romance candle
burn out. Keep your candle blazing by finding new and exciting ways
to celebrate your love and relationship every year. Be inspired by
Albert and Marion Wagner's marriage! After 64 years of marriage,
Albert and Marion have recently renewed their vows and are truly
more in love then they've ever been. After reading Albert and Marion's love story, you
can't help but be inspired by their lifelong love for each other
and by their enduring marriage. There are often many reasons why
couples want to [...]
We've heard the same story time and time again, you've been with your significant other for years and now you're scared that he will never ask that four-word question you've been dying to hear for so long. If you've been dating for a while and you two are clearly right for each other, you need to figure out what is holding him back and help him to see that you are The One.
Fear of commitment can definitely hold [...]
If you're looking for a wedding
dress, don't forget to stop by Bridal Debut. They've been helping
brides find their perfect gown for 14 years. They have a great
selection of gowns in a wide range of sizes. Plus, they're not just
in Sherwood Park anymore - Bridal Debut's has opened a second store
in South Edmonton.
The South Edmonton location provides the same friendly, no pressure service that Bridal Debut is known for in a smaller, boutique like atmosphere.
The [...]
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, [...]
Valentine's Day is just around
the corner, so why not pick up something for your sweetheart that's
sure to make them melt? Chocolate is always a classic when it comes
to gift-giving, appealing to the sweet-tooth of men and women the
world over. Though originally bitter in taste, chocolate can be
tempered and mixed with a variety of flavours to create a soft,
melt-in-your-mouth treat that is enjoyable to every palate, as well
as shaped and decorated to create something that is aesthetically
pleasing as well as delicious. Calgary's Manon's and [...]
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 [...]
You can win [...]
The word is out, Alberta's own Jillian Harris,
star of this seasons The Bachlorette, and Ed
Swiderski are engaged! And according to the Calgary
Herald, they are opting for a down-home Alberta
wedding. Click on the link below to check
out the article: "Alberta wedding a possibility for
Bachlorette". Jillian Harris
and Ed Swiderski got engaged in Hawaii, on the set of The
Bachelorette. (Photo: ABC)
In Gwyneth
Paltrow's newsletter GOOP.
there is a newly featured article on Relationships that shed's some
light on how to make & keep a healthy relationship.
"What does it take to sustain a happy and successful
relationship or marriage?" Tune in to hear what four very
wise women have to say in response to this time old queston! Click
on the above GOOP logo to go directly to the newsletter.
What is one of the biggest problem between couples in any relationship? Money. In the current economy, it's very easy to see why people are more tense and spend more time arguing about money. Kelly Keehn is a financial expert, speaker, elder planning counselor and author, along with being a contributing author to Bridal Fantasy Magazine. Recently she did an interview on CTV on couples and money - a great interview that every couple should see. Check out her website at www.kellykeehn.com - the video is right on the home page! There's also tons of other great resources to [...]
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