Edmonton's very own Flashworks Photobooth will liven up any event and you can't go wrong with our custom built booths designed to be as unique as your event!
We were back at Bridal Fantasy for the 4th year in a row and this year we had something extra special for the show-goers. In addition to our 20' x 10' display near the entrance of Hall C, show-goers registering for the [...]
An Overlander Mountain Lodge wedding features the spectacular Jasper National Park backdrop and requires little glitz and glam. From a ceremony on our large deck to photo opportunities amidst mountains to your evening reception, you and your guests can have it all. Specializing in wedding events for an intimate group to larger celebrations, the naturally vibrant location with pristine forests, lakes, rivers and wildlife make Overlander Mountain Lodge a quiet yet festive wedding destination.
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Your wedding day is as unique as you are! Every detail you’ve planned reflects your individuality. Allow us to offer that final musical touch to bring it all together.
With a live musical backdrop for your ceremony, dinner or cocktail reception, Bella Vita Music will create the perfect ambiance to ensure your day is beautiful and complete.
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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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Leah-Tarts is a family operated Bakery that has been in business since November 2011. Anne (Mother) does the baking, while her Son Jake and Daughter Alana handle Sales and Marketing.
Their product, the Leah-Tart, is a delicious moist cake inside of a tart shell topped with decadent whipped cream. They offer twelve varieties of Leah-Tarts as well as a monthly special.
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If you're looking for a trendy new item to have at your [...]
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 [...]
Blue Sky Limos is dedicated to providing you with Professional Limousine Services and Rentals in Alberta with upscale bus service to your destination in luxurious comfort.
Whether you are interested in a limo bus for your Wedding, Stagette, Bachelor Party, or a "Night on the Town" - Blue Sky Limos can provide a custom limousine package from $100 - $400 per hour with evening Stagette and Bachelor Party Packages starting at $40 per person.
Blue Sky has several different types of limos in their fleet, including 5 different buses, stretch SUVs and Hummers, limo vans, [...]
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 [...]
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:
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
Morganne and Charles Met In Nursing School...
Morganne & Charles ~ September 13, 2013
Early on it was obvious how well Charles and I blended together as a couple. Meeting in nursing school, we already knew we shared a passion for helping others. Finding out our common interests didn't end there was thrilling - we both shared a love for the 1950's, site seeing, and sushi! I never knew a relationship could be so spontaneous and so fun! Never letting a day off be mediocre, Charles drove me all [...]
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.
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The Princess Diaries star looked every [...]
A Weekend Getaway That They Won't Forget...
Soleil & Trevor ~ August 17, 2012
My now-fiancé/then boyfriend wanted to go for a weekend trip to the Cabot Trail in Cape Breton (Nova Scotia, Canada) which was rated the 2nd most beautiful island in North America. We drove all the way there without him giving any huge hints (I should have known something was up from how big his suitcase was though! He's never pack so much!) When we arrived we were getting settled into the cottage we rented [...]
Fusion Bollywood is a full service event decor company. Passionate, creative and forward thinking, industry. We consistently delivery outstanding customer service and conduct business with the highest level of professionalism. Paying exceptional attention to detail and quality, we pride ourselves on creating innovative and exciting event themes and decor. Fusion Bollywood will help you choose the necessary elements to transform your venue from ordinary to exceptional. Drawing from a broad selection of quality vendors as well as our own growing inventory, we will create and deliver a unique look, signature to your event.
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 [...]
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 [...]
Haley & Michael Shandro of Shandro Photo are highly sought-after for their unique style of art.
Breathtaking colour and emotion are expressed throughout their photography portfolio. The have taken top awards in multiple competitions across Canada and Internationally; their work has been featured in various magazines and appearing in countless blogs. But most importantly - their clients love working with them!
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What seemed unfortunate, turned out to be planned...
Mark & Samantha~ 8/25/12/
My fiancé Mark and I met just after high school and fell in love shortly after, now our wedding date is set for our Ten Year Anniversary! Our Engagement Story is one that I will never forget; I was supposed to be heading out of town to visit my sister and my niece for the weekend, and so my fiancé (then boyfriend) was planning on going skiing for the weekend with my brother. I was super bummed out [...]
Are you looking to buy a home with your brand-new spouse so that you can really start your lives together? Are you looking for a place that's perfect for YOU, but you can't seem to find anything that perfectly fits exactly what you're looking for? On top of that, is finding the right realtor even more difficult? Looking for someone who will actually listen to you when it comes to making the biggest purchase of your life? Look no further; we at Bridal Fantasy introduce you to Front Door Real Estate.
We met Robert Rudyk [...]
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 [...]
There is nothing more beautiful than a mountain view while you say your vows to the man or woman you love, right in the heart of the Alberta Rocky Mountains. Nestled in the Bow Valley is Silvertip Resort in Canmore - the perfect place to exchange your vows. Not only will you have breathtaking views outside, but the gorgeous venue will have your guests floored. With large banquet halls crafted of wood and beautiful stone, your reception will be held in a beautiful location, with decorations set to your desire. Enjoy the large, vast windows to enjoy [...]
Wedding
Celebrations with Modern Flair
Casual, yet experience-rich parties with unexpected drink choices like light beer cocktails make all things wedding easy to enjoy while keeping couples on track to looking their best on the big day.
Molson Canadian 67 and Tara O'Grady, a wedding expert and owner of Toronto-based Bliss Events, have created four fun, stylish pre-wedding celebration themes showcasing a variety of low-calorie cocktails that are anything but traditional. From the engagement celebration to the bridal party, Molson Canadian 67 is a great fit for every occasion. [...]
There's been one man who has always had your back. He's always been there for you to hold your hand, be a shoulder to cry on, the one to make you laugh when you're down, and the one to celebrate with you when you're happy. He is the first man you've ever loved, and you will always love unconditionally. He's your father, and there is not one person who can touch the place he has in your heart. He taught you to ride a bike, to drive, to break the rules without your mom finding out, to [...]
No Valentine's Day will compare...
Yossico & Darrin ~ 11/28/12
It was Valentine's Day, Darrin picked me up after work. Our plan for the evening was to go to Banff right away, so we could make it for our reservations at our favorite restaurant called "Grizzly House". Instead he was so insisting of taking me to Chinook Mall. Little did I know, Darrin had been planning for the proposal all day, with the help of his best friend Craig.
As we got into the mall, [...]
Who we are:
We are Sisters who LOVE photography! It started at a young age, we used to set up model shoots of each other and spend the day snapping pictures. Our love of photography grew and now we are able to do what we love and capture moments for couples in love.
What sets us apart?
We each have our very own love stories!
Melissa started her love story on a cold winter day. From the very first moment she knew she had met Mr. Right! Day after day, month after month [...]
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...
My favourite thing about a wedding is that they reflect the relationship between the Bride and the Groom. If you're beach bums, a beach destination wedding is what to have; if you're religious, a traditional church wedding. Really, the possibilities are endless. For me, though, I'm a classic Canadian who loves the mountains, and I can't think of a better place to go than Waterton National Park for a nice, small wedding.
The thing about Waterton is that it's not overcrowded. As much as I love Banff and Jasper, I want my day [...]
The wedding is planned, and the date has been picked! But wait... no ring?
Anita & Tom ~ 10/7/12
We had been planning to get married since July of 2011. We actually wanted to get married away from home (such as Mexico or Dominican.) But our Fathers both got sick and they can't travel, neither can his Grandparents, so we decided to postpone for a bit.
Then this past February of 2012, his Sister announced she was having a baby! Then two weeks later, [...]
JACEK Chocolate Couture is a artisan chocolate company that offers a contemporary twist on high end chocolate. Each chocolates is hand crafted in Sherwood Park, AB using fine chocolate, innovative techniques and fresh ingredients. As chocolate designers passionate about catering to the modern bride, JACEK Chocolate can customize wedding favours or provide pieces from the seasonal collection of truffles and chocolate bars.
Like fashion, JACEK Chocolate Couture launches a collection seasonally. Jacqueline Jacek calls herself a 'Cocoanista'; the fusion of Fashionista & Chocolatier. She applies the principles of haute [...]
It used to be that all that told the world that you tied the knot with your man was that flashy ring on your finger and maybe a few photographs. Now, we have Facebook. Updating photo albums, to changing your status - now the world knows you're married! And you don't even have to know them!
Photo Courtesy of Hollywood Gossip
Well, Facebook's one and only Mark Zuckerberg shocked everyone this weekend when he tied the knot with long-time college sweetheart, Priscilla Chan. [...]
If there are only two times in his life that a man will have to dress in a formal suit or tuxedo, it would be his high school graduation and his wedding day. Although most guys are completely against it, in the immortal words of Barney Stinson, it's time for them to "suit up!".
Tuxedos are always a classic option, and is formal wear at it's best. It gives a man a simple, elegant, and debonair look, a throwback if you will [...]
My fiancé and I had been dating for 2.5 years when I popped the question!
Cody & Tenecia ~ 7/13/13
My fiancé's mother had come to stay with us in October for a few month's while taking a program at Okanagan College for work. During this time, things were great but we'd both been working so hard with no vacation in sight till March (or private time). We'd talked a lot about our desire to get married and it was only a matter of him having the opportunity to secretly save [...]
With over 1000 events every year Revolution Entertainment is the leader in mobile DJ services. It becomes very clear from their reputation that they truly realize the importance of QUALITY and SERVICE.
They are also experts in personalized weddings and have done 3000+ shows over the past decade. While being your 5 star wedding service. Revolution Entertainment also specializes in corporate functions, school dances and any special event that requires sound and lighting. No show is too big for them!
Their company mission is to make sure all clients are 100% satisfied with every [...]
A serious discussion that was unforgettable...
Denise & Deon 6/15/2013
They were relaxing 5 days after their 3 year anniversary and talking about future plans. Denise had been in college taking an Early Childhood Education course and Deon was talking about looking for a course he was interested in. They began talking about moving to another town or city if she found a job elsewhere when she graduated from her course; Deon kept talking about the future. This made her feel so happy; then he turned to her with [...]
Social Photo Booths provides the best photo booth experience in Edmonton, with the only vintage style hard shell booth in the city and modern technology producing studio quality prints! Whether it is for a wedding, birthday, get together or a corporate party, it's great for any event!
Choose from 3 different packages:
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If you were at our recent Bridal Fantasy Bridal Show in Edmonton, then you would have been surrounded by hundreds of different fantastic vendors. And if you weren't? Well, you definitely missed out. From wedding cakes to DJ's, reception ideas to hair salons, Bridal Fantasy really did offer the upcoming bride with the be-all and end-all of resources to help them with the planning of their big day. However, there was one such photographer that really captured my attention.
New Image Creations is an Edmonton-based photography company that was started by a guy named [...]
Still need a suit for your wedding? Look no further...
Derks Formals & Menswear Edmonton
& Calgary have a Suit Package available. Starting at $299!
Includes Suit, Shirt, and Tie.
Come in today and let us help you get the perfect suit for your big
day! Whether you're getting married or attending!
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Among the rows of vendors at the Bridal Fantasy Bridal Fair, you are used to seeing stands about cakes, reception ideas, honeymoon hotspots, and even dresses. However, this year, Bridal Fantasy had a new addition to its vendors - Camper's Village!
Camper's Village is a premiere outlet for the active individual or family, and they offer a wide selection of products and services, which promote an active lifestyle outside. While some couples enjoy the quiet things in life, a lot more young, active couples are beginning to get married. They [...]
Author: Joe Klement
Platinum DJ offers FUN, YOUNG, and HIP DJs for your wedding or any event and will cater to your music tastes; we want to help you throw a party to remember! Whether it's country, dance, top 40, retro or rock, Platinum DJ offers a modern and up-to-date collection for your friends and family to boogie down to! We are also experienced with Ukrainian and Newfie weddings where there are special music requirements. We provide our clients with a written contract, a planning consultation, and professional service. We [...]
Author: Becky Newhook
Michelle's Grower Direct might be new to Bridal Fantasy but we are not new to the wedding world. Our team had a fantastic first show in Calgary. It was a lot of fun to interact with brides and find out what they are looking for in the 2012-2013 wedding seasons. We are finding brides are looking for simple yet elegant bouquets for their special day and the biggest hit was the bling that we placed in and around the arrangements; definitely a show stopper. The fashion show [...]
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 [...]
As I am sure all you brides-to-be are aware we have our Bridal Fantasy Edmonton: The Bridal Show Everyone Is Talking About is fast approaching (January 22, 2012). Doors open at 9:30am!
This year Marks 30 years in Alberta for us and we cannot wait! We have our celebrity keynote speaker Renee Strauss and Kevin Lee from Slice TV's "Brides of Beverly Hills" coming in. Not to mention we are giving away over [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 Italian Centre Shop will be attending this upcoming Bridal Fantasy Edmonton taking place on Sunday January 22, 2012!
The Italian Centre Shop has been a shopping destination for those of us who enjoy fresh, quality ingredients for years. Check out some of the best and lowest priced produce as well as pasta, sauces, coffee, olive oil, deli meats & cheese.
The Italian Centre is the perfect place [...]
A limo ride that the both of them will never forget...
Renee and Shawn ~ 11/22/2012
Shawn and Renée's anniversary was on April 09, 2011, Shawn had planned to take Renée out and he had the evening all planned as a surprise. At 6pm Shawn pulled up in a limo and met Renée at the door with 11 red roses. While Renée laughed excitedly saying, “Oh my God Shawn, you didn’t have to get a limo to pick me up! I thought you were picking me up in your [...]
With summer sadly coming to a close, fall wedding trends are making the change of season a little less bittersweet. An astonishing 32% of weddings take place in the fall and we can understand why – the colours and cuisine are so warm and inviting.
The hottest Fall trends include: rustic and gold accents, dim lighting, and harvest-inspired wedding favours and cakes! We love the idea of using wheat grass as a centerpiece or bouquet!
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 [...]
Bridal Conference: Fall's Boutique - Educating & Inspiring
Today's Bride Prize
Just imagine an amazing all-inclusive 7 day luxury Honeymoon to a Destination OF YOUR CHOICE.
The package will include round-trip airfare, transfers and 7 nights
in an all-inclusive accommodation.
Visualize spending 7 nights in a resort of your choice with everything taken care of. That could be you and your fiancé when you enter to win at our upcoming Bridal Conference: Fall's Boutique Bridal Show taking place on Sunday September 25, 2011; tickets are now available for purchase.
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 [...]
I've seen numerous Disney and movie inspired weddings, but this Super Mario themed wedding is definitely a first for me. I grew up playing Mario Brothers on my old school Nintendo, so when I saw this Super Mario wedding (set design by: Primary Petals), it truly brought a smile to my face and made me reminisce of all the good times I had playing the game as a child.
With Mario and Princess Peach as the star of the shoot, here are a few of my favorite [...]
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 [...]
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Even after your "I Do's" and your honeymoon, there are still a few things that must taken care of before the wedding planning phase of your life is over. One of those tedious tasks often includes changing your maiden name. This task can sometimes seem like checklist of things to do on its own. So the following is a checklist of the to-dos for carrying out the process:
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
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 [...]
Not only has Chris and Lisa's farm inspired wedding caught my attention, so has Lisa's captivatingly delightful dress! Lisa looks effortlessly striking and carefree in every shot, and her turquoise long teardrop earrings, necklace, and bangles added a perfect little touch of exoticness. I truly have to commend Heidi Buecking for her incredible photography skills and Lisa for her amazing fashion sense. The ends of Lisa's wedding dress are almost doily-like and just so charmingly sweet and perfect for her farm themed wedding. I honestly could not have picked [...]
Downtown Vancouver, Harbour View, Emerald Ballroom, and Wedding Décor
Providing guests with quality services, luxury rooms, and a gourmet menu of dishes, the Fairmont Pacific Rim would be a perfect wedding destination. With 15,000 square feet of event space, three ballrooms (that can accommodate up to 300 guests), a spacious foyer area with floor to ceiling windows, and its own kitchen . . . imagine saying "I Do" and then celebrating at a reception that overlooks Coal Harbour and the North Shore [...]
Gay Derk, President of the Bridal Fantasy Group, spent this past weekend enjoying ‘Canada's Organic Capital' with family and friends and ran into a national treasure . . .
David Suzuki pictured with Gay Derk and the Market Manager at
Penticton's Farmers Market
This past weekend, on a visit home with my husband, I passed through Cawston in the Simikameen Valley to visit Forbes Farm where my nephew Jeremy was picking cherries. As I am a huge advocate of organic food, I always stop at local organic farms to [...]
We at Bridal Fantasy have seen hundreds and perhaps even thousands of lovely cakes over the years, but even so, new cakes from different designers still never cease to amaze us. And it is always quite nice when we get updates from our Bridal Fantasy exhibitors on their current projects and new ideas they have. Angela Dufault from The Cake Topper recently just sent over to us a few shots of cakes she's done and we just had to share. From simple and sweet to exquisitely detailed and refined, it seems [...]
And they've done it again! Disney's Sleeping Beauty was the inspiration for this photo shoot, and the team that made it all possible involved: Milton Photography (photographer), Flor Eterna (flowers), Brandy's Custom Cakes (cake), A Chair to Remember (linens), Special Event Rentals (décor), Jacquelyn Schafer, WPPIC - owner/lead designer Hitched Wedding Designs (design & coordination), Brianna Miniaci, WPICC Co-Owner/ lead Planner of Cherish Planning Inc (Coordination), Lydia Yapp from Edmonton Make Up Artists (make-up), Jamie Williams from Dandy Hair Salon & [...]
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
your proposal.
You can be featured in our “BF Blog”
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.
Experiencing Spiritual Union Why We Get Married
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 [...]
Disney’s fairytales and their enchanting Princes and Princesses have inspired thousands and even perhaps millions of girls, women, and wedding planners from all over the world. What girl can really say that they’ve never dreamed of having their very own fairytale story or having a magical Disney wedding with their Prince? Well, one thing’s for sure . . . my VHS copy of Cinderella has definitely put in some good solid hours throughout my childhood.
But there’s no need for dreaming now! With the help of Disney’s Wedding Team, [...]
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! [...]
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 [...]
It's summer time and for most
people that means shedding the winter weight and getting back that
summer beach body! It doesn't take a genius, just follow the simple
rule . . . physical activity + a healthy diet = a healthier and
fitter you! But it's hard, I definitely understand that . . . I can
hear that refreshing green tea frappucino with whip cream calling my
name right now! But as I recently learned from my wise friend:
"Don't give up what you've [...]
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!
Wills is Royally Fashionable...
So much hype and excitement has surrounded Kate's wedding and after party dresses for the last two weeks (long live McQueen!) but that still leaves us wondering more about Prince William and his choices for Royal Wedding gear. The online search for details on the future King's RW after party tuxedo was a scouring mission proving that exquisitely stylish Kate stole the spotlight and most were only interested in what the now Duchess of Cambridge wore on their big day.
Now that a lot of [...]
Spring is here, Summer is coming . . . and Bridal Fantasy can't wait to see all the different wedding ideas that will be springing up this season! With numerous amazing reviews, and years of being in the wedding planning industry, Special Occasions Event Rentals can customize an event design package based on every couple's specific needs. And with every detail meticulously handled, all you have to do is watch your dream wedding come true.
When you look back, planning your wedding [...]
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 [...]
Renowned for their excellence in quality and their magnificent ballrooms, boutique hotels are perfect for small to midsized wedding ceremonies and receptions that range from 50 to 150 people.
Many couples appreciate the intimateness and the warm atmosphere that many upscale boutique hotels hold. With first class dining and incredible honeymoon suites, what more can a couple ask more? If home is where the heart is, you don't have to go far. Within Calgary and Edmonton, you can find in both cities boutique hotel gems located right at the [...]
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 [...]
Special Guest Author: Vitalia Daza, Daza Photography
Despite the cold and the snow, this was one of my favorite weddings to photograph so far! Beatrice & Cameron are so in love and they had complete 100% trust in me as their photographer. We met up, they looked at my work and they truly loved my style and my personality and I fell in love with them too, but they're the kind of people everyone can't help but love.
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 [...]
Bedrock's Custom Seed Packaging service is perfect for to give as promotional or fundraising materials, as well as wedding and party favors.
Just like the love you and your partner share, give your family and friends the gift of life, love, and nurturing by giving them a customized seed package from Bedrock Environmental.
So consider going green for your special occasion. By doing so, you'll also be helping Bedrock to preserve Alberta's beautiful landscapes and natural habitats. Check them out at www.bedrockseedbank.com/
Couples are always thinking of new and interesting ways to ensure their guests also have an enjoyable time on their wedding day.
Well here’s a fun idea that we came across recently . . .
Rob Guthrie contacted us via facebook and let us know that he does characacher drawings for numerous occasions including weddings.
So after looking through his amazing gallery of different characacher versions of real life people, Bridal Fantasy thinks that guests would love to receive a characacher drawing of themselves . . . say for a [...]
For any occasion that you want to remember, Bloom N’ Memories in Edmonton, Alberta will help you to preserve that memory tastefully and beautifully. For your numerous special occasions such as anniversaries, baby showers, proms, and weddings . . . encase those happy memories in an elegant keepsake box with precious items from your special day.
Many newlyweds have sought Bloom ‘N Memories help to preserve keepsakes from their wedding day such as invitations, the bride’s flower bouquet, and beautifully captured moments from the wedding day.
Take a look at a [...]
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 [...]
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:
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 [...]
Antipasti and prosecco . . . what a simple yet scrumptious idea!
Tonia from Itty Bitty Impact recently blogged about her wedding and the unique antipasti pot-luck that she had at her wedding. After seeing all of the gorgeous photos from her wedding, Bridal Fantasy couldn't help but share with everyone else all of her great wedding ideas!
After looking at all her beautiful wedding photos, her antipasti dishes seemed to fit perfectly with theme of the wedding. Every photo beautifully glowed of Tonia and Mike's appreciation for nature, simplicity, antiques, traditions, family, food, [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Snap
Weddings recently blogged and posted pictures of a beautiful
bride in blue. No, it wasn't a typo . . . it actually says BLUE!
With the bride in
blue, the groom in Chucks, and the bridesmaids in white, what else
can make this wedding anymore unique? Well, with such a big bridal
party (8 bridesmaids and 8 groomsmen) the main transportation they
used was a [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Bridal Fantasy
LOVES Jessica Seinfeld's new book, Double
Delicious! Reading Jessica's book will broaden your recipe
repertoire and develop your healthy shopping senses. Her recipes
for quick, nutritious dishes suit adults and kids. The advice
included on reading recipes and labels makes the book stand out
among the competition. Jessica's book teaches you all you'll need
to know to become a healthier shopper. Plus, you'll learn to create
some truly scrumptious dishes fit for the entire family. With the
success [...]
"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 [...]
Vanessa & Brett July 31, 2011 My fianc� and I used to go to
junior high together when we were young and we went on this field
trip to the Muttart Conservatory in Edmonton. Part of our trip
included that we plant trees on the Muttart grounds; so we were
partners and planted a tree together! And of course I was thrilled
because I had always had a mini girl crush on him! After two years
I ended up moving to BC and had seen him a few times after [...]
Bridal Fantasy is always
looking to share the most unique and creative ways to staying on
top of wedding planning.
Preston Bailey recently shared with his readers the usefulness
of having a mood board. What's a mood board you ask? Well . . .
mood boards are collages made from photographs, sketches,
clippings, fabric swatches and color samples that engaged couples
wish to incorporate into their wedding day. Preston Bailey states
that "mood boards are a great way to visually summarize what your
client is looking for in [...]
Us girls always
ask . . . Why can't men's favorite past time be shopping? Well to
keep your man happy and prevent him from spending too much time
shopping for his wedding band, Jim
Siegel from Siegel Jewelers recommends that by learning about
the different metals that are used to make men's wedding bands, it
will help him decide what ring best suits his personality and
lifestyle. So before you and your partner walk into that jewelry
store, make sure that he knows about the qualities [...]
If you
attended a conventional school growing up, you can probably recall
spent a number of hours from your formative years on a little thing
we like to call arts and crafts. Every holiday meant another
picture, another hand turkey, another lacy Valentines Day card…
Before long your parents could no longer complain that their fridge
was lacking in character, and soon their world was awash with color
(Walls included.) Well this
couple featured on Ali Degraff's photography blog has staged an
excellent throwback to [...]
Prior
to the advent of digital photography, we were severely limited in
terms of quality cameras and photo-editing tools. Before SLR
cameras and Photoshop burst on the scene, one would assume that
they had captured the ultimate shot, only to find the picture was
blurry, and the moment having passed and the opportunity was lost
forever. Luckily, now even a layperson can capture a beautiful
image if they are willing to pay the cost of the newest, most
improved high tech gadget to hit the market…
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 [...]When planning a wedding, the focus is generally on enlisting the best photographer available to provide you with some great parting shots of the event, but some people choose to go beyond a static image and hire professional videographers to replay their memories frame by frame. Joel Serrato specializes in using cinematography to turn weddings into beautiful films that document the day's events.
Joel Serrato's films capture the human element of the wedding, film IV on his website inspires a sense of nostalgia absent [...]
Ooh la
la! Bridal Fantasy recently came across Green Wedding Shoes'
tutorial on
DIY Favor Bags filled with macarons! Mmmm . . . macarons, such
delectable little things . . . simply mouth-watering just thinking
about them. With color-coordinated labels already made to download,
you'll only need a few more things for this delightful DIY project:
- Color printer - Glassine favor bags (found
here) - Ruler - X-acto knife - Double sided tape - And of
course . . . MACARONS!
Luckily for [...]
Bringing a new meaning to the phrase "outdoor wedding" this
creative couple (featured on
black and white {side by side}) held a breathtakingly vintage
wedding, reminiscent of the 1920's. The antique accents helped to
recreate a feeling of the bygone era where times were simpler, but
it also managed to convey the feeling of subdued decadence. This is
a great example of being elegant, without crossing over into the
realm of extravagance.
Katy Perry and Russell
Brand are a special, fascinating, celebrity couple. With their
wedding coming up soon, Bridal Fantasy thought it was a good time
to take a look at some of the highs along their rollercoaster
relationship. Love at First Sight On The View, the
comedian shared his first impression of Katy, who he met after she
hurled a bottle across a room at him. "At first I thought a woman
with an arm like that [...]
For those brides still in the
middle of the wedding planning process, we have found an excellent
planning resource at a modern
proposal event planning. This site is filled with vibrant
photos showcasing clever ideas other brides have utilized to make
their event stand apart from the rest. The short commentaries left
by the blog owners serve to highlight especially distinct features
that otherwise may go unnoticed, or details that were unable to be
captured by the lens of the camera.
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 [...]
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, [...]
Embrace the
convenience and efficiency of going green. Sign up for a
free trial of cocodot (look for the Green box that enters the
screen) this September and let your creativity soar! Using the
thousands of designs and many tools available to you on
cocodot.com, you can start creating elegant, trendy, and eco-chic
invitations for any occasion imaginable. So add a touch of Green to
your wedding and create Wedding e-vites on cocodot that will surely
impress all your guests! Established publications such as O
Magazine, InStyle, People, [...]
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 [...]
The
Bridal Fantasy Group wants to thank Metro Edmonton for the recent
mention of The Bridal
Conference: Fall's Boutique Bridal Show! The show is this
Sunday at the Edmonton Expo Centre and everyone from The Bridal
Conference staff, exhibitors, and bride-to-be attendees are all
preparing themselves for the thousands of dollars worth of prizes and
giveaways, 80 plus wedding industry exhibitors,
and the professionally choreographed fashion show . .
. what more can you ask for? We'll see you all soon at The
Bridal [...]
For most of us, upon hearing the
word "wedding" an image of a beaming bride surrounded by flowers
and smiling faces comes very easily into our minds. In actuality,
none of us spend too much time thinking about the tremendous amount
of work it can sometimes take to bring the fantasy to life… Until
one experiences the task of planning a wedding first hand. Those of
us who have been actively involved in the planning of a wedding
have all witnessed it first hand, the moment where [...]
Body Magic is an
effective and safe product for anyone that wants to look a little
bit slimmer right before a special event! You can visibly drop 2-3
sizes in simply 10 minutes . . . How, you ask? By using Body Magic.
It not only re-shapes your body, but also smoothes, slims, and
helps you to achieve that hourglass figure that every girl desires.
As their website states: "It's like a liposuction transformation
without the surgery". Ardyss' Body Magic ranges from standard to
custom sizes that also come in a variety [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
It was day two of Bridal Fantasy
Magazine's gown and beauty shoot and Bridal Fantasy rocked the
Elton John Costume on the Bridal Fantasy Magazine set! 
Today was all about high fashion poses, no-limits imagination, and couture dresses. The fabulous costume from "Love Lies Bleeding," the Elton John ballet performance by Alberta Ballet, helped to push the crew's inspiration to the next level. Kelley McKinlay was the star of today's [...]
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 [...]
The votes are in for SEE
Magazine's 15th Annual Best of Edmonton reader poll! Drum roll
please . . . Derks Formals has been voted the #1 Formal shop in
Edmonton! Locally owned, operated, and serving Canadians since
1939, Derks pays the highest attention to detail and quality. Their
professionally trained, eager, knowledgeable, and friendly fashion
consultants are always ready to assist you. With try-on service and
on-site tailoring available at each store location, Derks has
suits, tuxedos, and Western Canada's largest accessory collection.
Derks would like to thank [...]
Vancouver based
jewellery design company Lemon
Park takes a bold, modern and adventurous approach to their
jewellery designs. Using beads and semi-precious stones that have
been personally sourced and selected by the Lemon Park team, those
who wear their jewellery can feel confident that they are wearing
unique, hand-made pieces. After years of working in places like
Antarctica, Europe and Northern Canada, creator and designer Tania
Gleave designed her first 'Rocks' necklace with stones that she had
acquired during her travels. The story behind each necklace and
[...]
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?
It's that time of the year again! On September 19, 2010,
Bridal Conference: Fall's Boutique Bridal Show will take place at
the Edmonton Expo Centre. This is a must- attend event for engaged
couples, their friends, and their families. Couples will have the
opportunity to win over $90 000 in prizes and gifts, and meet with
wedding industry experts to get the resources and knowledge they
need to plan their big day. Plus, ladies looking for the perfect
[...]
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 [...]
Dare to dream about a beautiful
destination wedding on a lively Caribbean island! Come to Jamaica;
it's just what you're looking for. The diverse natural attractions,
from jungle mountaintops to beaches bathed in the island sun, make
Jamaica a destination that appeals to visitors from around the
globe and makes this the ideal tropical paradise to say "I Do."
Jamaica's tropical climate remains blissfully the same from season
to season, so planning a wedding or honeymoon anytime [...]
LINKPINK 2010 The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation �“
Prairies/NWT Region's 2010 LINKPINK event, Co-Presented by The
Canada Safeway Foundation and the Edmonton Journal, featuring
seven-time Tour de France champion and cancer survivor Lance
Armstrong, takes place August 25 and 26th in Edmonton. For event
details, visit
LINKPINK`s official site. Be part of the journey on the road to
a future without breast cancer. Below is some valuable information
about prevention, and maintaining breast health. 
1)
Reduce Your Risk When it comes to preventing breast cancer
there is no magic [...]
Most brides-to-be today balance very busy lives. They do it all: work a full time job, maintain a healthy relationship, maintain an active lifestyle, and still find time to plan their own wedding. If you are one of those brides, don't stress too much, there are hundreds of resources and tools available online that will help you with the daunting task. Not only are these online software tools FREE, they often cover some of the most intricate details you may not have even thought of.
Online wedding planning tools can be life savers. There are dozens of resources available [...]
At Derks, we carry a large variety of unique linen island wedding apparel for destination and beach weddings, events, and tropical vacations. We specialize in men's linen beach attire such as linen suits, pants, and shirts.
The most important thing with linen is that the fabric is natural and it has a natural look. When purchasing linen clothing, one must know that there will be wrinkles, but that's one of the delicate and unique features of linen. If you notice any heavy wrinkles, don't worry, most hotels [...]
If your groom decides to purchase rather than rent, then the sky is the limit when it comes to buying a tuxedo or suit. From wild cuts and fabrics to the classic black one button, anything is possible.
There are many variables to consider when choosing a suit: time of day, location of event, themes, etc. Discuss what you both want (and what you don't want). Your personal tastes will come into play when choosing the attire for the big day.
Suits in particular [...]
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 [...]
Your wedding. You thought the day
would never come, that the rollercoaster of parties and planning
would never end. But, now your wedding is over and you've come back
from the honeymoon, it's time to express your gratitude and
appreciation for your guests' and for their wonderful wedding
gifts. You may think that the task seems daunting, especially if
you've had a large wedding, but it is a necessary step. Plus, the
experience of reflecting on the gifts �“ both material and
spiritual �“ that your family and friends [...]
Thank you cards give you a wonderful opportunity to share your favourite wedding or couple photos. Say thank you with a personalized image of the two of you at your wedding, or in a more casual setting. A card with your picture can be a beautiful keepsake for family, and an inexpensive wedding favour for friends and acquaintances.
Go big with a corner to corner couple's collage, or keep it subtle with a small picture of the two [...]
The Claddagh ring is a
traditional Irish ring that has been given as a token of love or
worn as a wedding ring for centuries. Each portion of the ring
implies something different and special: love (the heart),
friendship (the clasped hands), and loyalty (the
crown).
The Claddagh ring has become an important piece of the Irish tradition because of its history and the immense [...]
"When I got sick of people asking if I'd be insulted if they paid me to play their wedding, I decided to become the best wedding singer in the world. I love weddings. I love wedding music. I love playing the Greatest Songs of All Time. I play originals too - but I won't play a song of mine unless it can stand up next to The Beatles." - Ben Rose
Ben Rose Wedding Band is a great source for live wedding music in Alberta. Ben Rose's fresh take on classics [...]
Top 10 Groom's Survival Tips Although most of our blogs are for the brides to be, this one is for the grooms...
There are some things that a guy just has to know when preparing for the big day. With these tips, getting ready for the big day should be a bit more manageable.
1. Make a date with your fiance to get the marriage license. You must purchase your marriage license from the province/territory/country where your wedding will take place. If you are planning to marry in another country, [...]
The Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge is an enchanting place where wedding dreams really do come true. Stunning vistas, pristine lakes and the magnificent Rocky Mountains make it the perfect destination for a magical wedding.
Their talented team including event coordinators and world-class chefs cater to all of your needs, whether it is a small, intimate gathering, or a grand and extravagant celebration. The outdoor venues, banquet facilities, golf course (the JPL was rated the #1 golf [...]
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 [...]
Melanie Sinneave, our Calgary
Fantasy Wedding Package grand prize winner (groom-to-be is Steve
McDonald) is shown here with her mom (right) and Gay Derk (left),
the owner and producer of Bridal Fantasy. Her prizes include a
7-day honeymoon trip to Barbados courtesy of AMA Travel, a $2500 wedding gown from Bells
& Bows Bridal Centre, a $5000 [...]
You can win [...]
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 [...]
This season the biggest wedding
trends come together with an unexpected stroke of colour. For
every bride you've truly found a means of self-expression. In
contrast to the softer more subtle shades of last year, the
forthcoming trends for 2009 will be far more exotic, brightly
coloured and - believe it or not - almost luminous! Engaged couples
are going for the big tropical colour schemes focusing on blue,
yellow & orange shades. So, whether you are having a
tantalizingly tropical event, an ocean blue occasion or an
outstanding orange event, anyone who's [...]
The groom is no longer just an extra at the wedding, he is main stage, so it is important he has his own individual look.
You want him to stand out from his groomsmen. Now, there is available to the groom a wide selection of retail and rental accessories that can customize his look. For those all-important finishing touches check out:
Those extra little details and touches are what finish off your look and keep you calm. Cufflinks are a great way to show a touch of class or personality without being flashy. Whether they are an heirloom piece or a brand new pair they will help make your outfit become your own and make for a great keepsake after the wedding.
Formalwear �“ a lot of guys will cringe when they hear they have to get dressed up. Your wedding day sends out a clear signal on your sense of fashion. Keeping is simple is one of the best options. Formalwear has evolved over the years and guys are able to put a more personal stamp on what they wear to their wedding. Whether it is a classic James Bond shawl tuxedo or a crisp navy blue suit, guys have a lot more options [...]
What type of guy is the groom? Does he like to dress up or does he hate putting on a tie? Does he stand out in the crowd or blend in? Once you can answer these type of questions about your fianc�, you can move forward with his attire. After all, the bride is going to look fabulous. Shouldn't the groom look fantastic as well?
So you've picked out (or the bride has) what you are wearing on the big day. What about all the other events that surround your wedding day? The rehearsal dinner, the bachelor party, the wedding rehearsal, the gift opening and your honeymoon. Many factors play into these events such as location, type of event, appropriateness and of course the personal considerations.
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