Here's the question: Can super-high shoes provide super comfort for a long, long day? The honest answer is probably not. But they sure look good, don't they? So go for it. Wear the sky-high heels (if you are confident in your walk) during the ceremony, photos and dinner. But … [Read more...] about Foxy footwear
Reception Is it usual to put the dinner menu on the table or best to have the food be a surprise? Anticipation is part of the pleasure and having a menu adds to that anticipation. Make it part of the table decor. One bride told us that she pressed flowers and then glued a … [Read more...] about Top wedding planning questions
There is more than the traditional wedding cake. Now there are a wide variety of options: edible accessories, bold colours and pretty cupcakes. … [Read more...] about Cakewalk – different, daring, delicious
Your choice of flowers for your wedding depends on five things; personality, season, availability, budget and scent. Personality Your flowers should represent your own taste. We all have some association with flowers we love that probably goes back to childhood. Do you fondly … [Read more...] about 5 factors for choosing flowers
There are a variety of reception ideas that remain popular because, well, people just enjoy them. But you can take these tried-and-true thoughts and get all twisted! Dessert tables Almost everybody loves dessert. The usual reception protocol is to offer a late-night dessert … [Read more...] about A fresh twist on reception ideas
For 10 years, the choice of brides in North America has been the strapless gown, sometimes with a full skirt and sometimes following the lines of the body. Maybe designers had a new burst of creativity, or maybe brides started looking for something different. Whichever it may be, … [Read more...] about Strapless plus
All options start with the hair style. Long, full hair invites simple flowers because the hair, itself, is front and centre. Hair in a sophisticated updo or pulled back into a chignon, however, requires more glamour and more jewelled options. Fresh flowers If your hair is … [Read more...] about Accent on hair
Most brides are looking for a little extra glamour on their wedding day. But take care. If you go over-the-top with an awe-inspiring hair style, the hairdo may overshadow your natural beauty. Today, it’s all about movement and shape. There’s a backlash against two … [Read more...] about Simplicity rules for hairstyles
Sarah and Rory met at a ski camp when they were 15. It was a few years before their paths crossed again. Sarah was starting her career in Freeskiing in California and Rory was competing around the world on the Canadian Development Team for moguls. The event was a 72-hour … [Read more...] about A Beautiful Outdoor Wedding in Pemberton, British Columbia
Great-looking eyes start with the eyebrow. Today, the trend is to a fuller brow, but don’t let fashion dictate. The fullness of your brow must fit the size of your face. Major trends date back to the ultra-thin eyebrows of the 1930s (Marlene Dietrich comes to mind) to the … [Read more...] about Focus on eyes
