Featuring Whisk Cake Co, Kelowna, B.C.

Tanya Jennens' Whisk Cake Co joined our growing family of bridal services a couple of days ago and while surfing through her website we ran into her cake "portfolio" gallery. Some great creations there - so we picked a few to show you, help you with your own cake decisions :-)

Great color theme for a Fall Wedding?

This was actually made for a Bridal Shower. Perfect!

All Cakes on this Page, © Whisk Cake Co, Kelowna, B.C.

Hands up, if you don't know what style of dress to get for your bridesmaids? Keep your hands up if you are having trouble finding one style to suit all your girls.

Well, you are not alone. Finding the right dress to compliment a variety of shapes and sizes is not easy. That's why, when Henkaa sent us a news release about their convertible dresses, we knew we had to share it with all of you.

What is a convertible dress?

Basically, a convertible dress is one single garment that can be worn in a multitude of ways depending on how you wrap it around your body. Use its ruffled skirt and flexible straps as a base. Then, by simply twisting it, turning it and tying it, you can create (according to Henkaa) over 100 different styles... all out of one dress!

Here are some examples/ideas..

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Visible Echo Photography, Edmonton

"a look at what fall wedding items will make the grade this year"..

Kate Aspen Autumn Elegance favour boxes, from Bridalicious!

While we are still basking in the warm summer sunshine, Fall is really just around the corner and with that in mind, let's take a look at what fall wedding items will make the grade this year.

Themed Favours

As always, seasonal items are very popular. Here are some fall favourites that are sure to inspire you:

Fall Leaf Cookie Cutter in Autumn-Themed Gift Box
from: Nuptial Celebrations

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What will they think of next! A Japanese company, Kokoro Co., has manufactured a robot, the "I-Fairy", that is able to legally perform wedding ceremonies - and indeed has already done so.. Cool or extreme? You decide..

"Each gown is the ultimate expression in femininity, and combines the ideals of sexy, opulent and unapologetic glamour"..

Kenneth Pool celebrates and caters to brides who love the spotlight. Launched in 2003, this is the most elaborate of collections for designer Amsale Aberra. The Kenneth Pool is recognised for its embodiment of fantasy and drama with its grand ball gowns, luxurious fabrics and exquisite bead work. ~ kennethpool.com

Finally, available in Canada!

• Blush Bridal, West Vancouver
• Dina Alonzi, Toronto
• Pearl Bridal House, Mississauga
• Mia Bridal Co., Ottawa

View the 2011 Collection: Trunk Shows

• Toronto: August 27th & 28th @ Pearl Bridal House

  RSVP: 905-278-5407 or hello@pearlbridalhouse.com

• Vancouver: September 11th & 12th @ Blush Bridal.

  Spring and Fall 2010, as well as Spring 2011 gowns. 10% discount on this weekend's purchases and free promotional veil. To book, call 604-925-3218 or email bridal@blushoccasions.com.

  
  

Kenneth Pool Gallery..

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© Decor8 Events & Rentals, Calgary

Vases are a perfect décor accessory. They come in various shapes and sizes and can be used on table tops, or to frame a doorway, the altar or the aisle itself. They are very versatile and work great with floral arrangements, candles, and even marbles or rocks.
How you choose to display them and what you put in them depends greatly on the look you are trying to achieve.

glass vases from Canexcel Glass, Mississauga

Types of Vases

• Flute

  The flute or trumpet vase is a slender vase that gets slightly wider at the top. Often its lip curves around the top for added appeal. These vases are very popular choices for weddings and are great for achieving a tall-looking centerpiece.

  

  vase: Canexcel Glass, Mississauga

  Idea

  Fill the vase with petals or coloured stones and put a flat plate on the very top. Put your floral arrangement on top of the plate. The result is a unique "tall" centerpiece.

  

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Bernard Callebaut Cake Bites!!

Mmm.... so delicious. Dipped in Bernard Callebaut chocolate, custom made with your favorite flavor of cake, color combination and matched to your wedding theme, wrapped and ribboned with a personalized tag of the date and bride and groom's names. Modern and delicious. Good and Good-for-You :-)

The ones featured here, made locally and fresh to order, in Calgary, by Tying the Knot | Edible Wedding Favours.

Tying the Knot | Edible Wedding Favours, Calgary

..and the World of Tomorrow?

© Shadow Box Studios, Edmonton

This is actually an engagement shot. We have no idea how long Scott must have stood there to catch the fighter jet flying over the couple (so we 're suspecting this is actually a photoshop job..) but, regardless, this is stunning! Totally fantastic. (what's the story Scott? is the groom a pilot?)

Here is another one. This one a trash-the-dress. Equally "charged" - and begging for a caption! How about..

• "Until the End of Time", or..
• "To the End of the World"

© Shadow Box Studios, Edmonton

photo: tulle.co.nz

Go Bold or Go Home!

As was true for most of 2010, bold rich hues will continue to dominate weddings in the fall and winter months of this year. Purples, browns, reds, blues, oranges, hot pinks and slate will be the season's hottest colours.

But, this is only part of the story... getting the right shade is the tricky part because it is the particular hues that will make your colour choice pop or flop on the big day. For example:

1. Purple: purple is hot and will continue to be for the rest of 2010 but not just any purple will do. The shade to look for is actually violet.

   

   Alfred Angelo | Bridesmaids Style 7093

2. Brown: brown is always a wedding favourite but the traditional chocolate tone is being replaced with this season's "it" hue, mocha.

   

   Alfred Angelo | Bridesmaids Style 7017
   (notice how the "yellow green" accents make the mocha pop!)

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