The Beginning of Forever

Happy Inspiration Friday… and a great TGIF to all! Yes we are still on our Fall Wedding Obsession .. I mean why not enjoy the season while it lasts, as we know winter is creeping up on us! Fall always makes me a little more eco-friendly as it’s the season that in it’s purity is all about the gorgeousness of nature in it’s natural state! Colours, bare trees as the leaves fall off… bare trees indeed as that is the inspiration for the blog today. Remember when considering twigs and branches for the accents of your wedding be sure you are a little more eco-friendly too! Use branches and twigs that have already fallen, or when you do that last trim off the tree in your yard save the trimmings for your accent DIY projects. When using a wedding vendor be sure to ask them where they got there twigs and branches from! Ask them if they can only us supplies that don’t directly hinder or harm a tree! Those simple steps can help you stay green as how can we enjoy nature in it’s purest beauty if...

Happy Bridal Gown Monday! Hope you are enduring this summer heat wave! We are continuing with our “Green” with envy idea from our Inspiration Friday blog highlighting the bridal gown designer Chrissy Wai-Ching. About Chrissy Wai-Ching: Chrissy debuted her wild yet wearable line, Wai-Ching, in 2003 with figure flattery at the top of her priority list.  Creating fiercely unique clothing is a delicate process.  To Wai-Ching, the art lies not only in designing, but also in selecting luxurious silks, hand-dyeing the blank canvas, and meticulously piecing together each masterpiece.  The name Wai Ching (Cantonese for wisdom and virtue) reflects the philosophy of the line and of the artist herself. Her Boutique is located in Seattle. The designer creates garments using in silk, hemp, and other natural fibers handmade and dyed in Seattle. I personally love her gowns because they are made to show off a woman’s curves. This designer is not afraid of colour and she accents e...

Happy Inspiration Friday and a hearty TGIF to all! Today we are showing brides how to make their guest “Green” with Envy with these absolutely gorgeous echo-chic wedding items! Each item in this eco-friendly inspiration Friday uses eco-friendly or recycled materials. Yes, you can have a GORGEOUS wedding and cut back on your carbon footprint! All of these companies are either Canadian or ship to Canada.. and of course for all my non-Canadian readers they ship worldwide too! Eco-Friendly has to be a worldwide movement or no change will happen! So here is how to make your guests green with envy!!! Photo credits are below and you can click on the images for a larger view. “Green” with Envy : Hair Accessories and Earrings from Exotic Blossom : They use non-toxic clay to hand make all of their products. Bamboo Cheese Board Favour from The Favour Shoppe : Made from sustainable bamboo materials. Engagement Ring from Brilliant Earth : Made with recycled metals and conflict free d...

Happy Inspiration Friday this Sunday.. lol! This weekend was quite beautiful, Good Friday and the wonderful Earth Day (not to mention my birthday), and the celebration of Easter!! I’m certain is was a weekend full of peace and inspiration. This Inspiration “Friday” is brought to you by Smashing Apps who did a wonderful eye opening article called ‘ 28 Beautiful And Inspiring Photographs Dedicated To Earth Day ’. Let’s face it this Earth and it’s people are worth fighting for so each day make sure you take the steps to a eco-friendly and more sustainable lifestyle! Earth Shadow: For photo credits visit Style Me Pretty.com From Earth with Love: For photo credits visit Style Me Pretty.com Whispered Sunlight: For photo credits visit Style Me Pretty.com

Happy Bridal Gown Monday… This Monday we are taking a break from our Reader’s Choice series to talk about the Shedding for the Wedding finale episode. You can however still contact us to be the next guest to choose your favourite wedding gown for our blog. Although it aired a while ago yesterday was the first time I got to see it… (thank you PVR technology) my favourite couple (the Eco Lovers) Sam and Brooks won there dream wedding after loosing a combined weight of 162lbs. The wedding was an eco-friendly fully sustainable wedding and I must say the ceremony was stunning!! Designer Karen Tran did an AMAZING job.. the flowers were gorgeous and the layout on the hillside blew me away. (see her blog for more details) But of course this is Bridal Gown Monday and we simply have to talk about the wonderful designer gown that Samantha wore for her big day. Designed by the talented Winnie Chlomin from Winnie Couture. The Gwendolyn dress was romantic and whimsical. The flower ruff...

Happy Inspiration Friday!!! With all this white surrounding us the colour white starts getting associated with cold. So today’s Inspiration Friday was inspired by the soft and luscious cotton!!! Although stark white cotton definitely isn't cold. It is soothing and warm… and can be incorporated into a wedding theme both by colour and with the cotton plant. Cotton White: For photo credits go to StyleMePretty.com

Beautifully crafted gowns, unique inspirations from nature, gorgeous silhouettes, and good for the environment? Yes, I am talking about Adele Wechsler, a totally "green" Canadian couture bridal gown designer. Adele Wechsler's slogan "For the Bride who cares about the world in which she lives" and her collections really are an inspiration from the world around us. Here are some of Adele Wechsler's fabulous designs:         The true look and feel of nature! You can find Adele Wechsler designs @ Adele Wechsler.com or at several Retailers Worldwide .

“Green” Bridal Shower: Inspiration ~Chocolate~ Rock Soap Favours – Thank  You | Hair Accessories – Green Planet Parties | Chocolate Pops – Happy Green Earth | Bamboo Plates – Green Planet Parties | Felt Favour Bag – Green Planet Parties | Cake Boxes – Wedding Things | Bamboo Trinket Box – Rosemary Company Cherry Blossom “Green” Wedding Inspiration Cake – LPK’s Culinary Groove | Wedding Dress – Margaret Macleod | Drawstring Favour Bags – My Dream Wedding | Invitations – Forever Fiancés | Centrepiece – terrafolia Flowers

A little Inspiration to being Eco-Friendly and Chic! Solar Shoji Lanterns - Gardeners | Eco-Friendly Note Pad and Pencil - Wedding Favours | Aluminum Bouquet - Ballenza | Organic Wedding Cake - Hippie Chick Bakery | Invitation Do-It-Yourself Prestige Collection - The Thank You | Eco-Friendly Engagement Ring - greenKarat | Eco-Friendly Footwear - Mohop

Here are some great DIY Wedding favour kits that are sure to leave your guests mouth watering! Edible DIY Kits: Edible DIY favours keep your guests happy and satisfy their appetites, give them a little taste of your personality as a couple, and of course a takeaway memory that can last a lifetime. Cookie cutters with cookie: Combine this Daisy Gourmet Cookie with it's counterpart a Butterfly Cookie Cutter and Recipe for a truly SWEET treat your guests can make at home! Daisy Days: Cookie Cutter | Gourmet Cookie A delicious cookie combined with a cookie cutter and recipe is a great way to indulge your guest while giving them a keep sake that will remind them of your special day whenever they use it. Now don’t feel obligated to make OR buy it all use a combination like buy the cookies and cookie cutter and make the recipe cards from home. Or make the cookies (if you’re daring enough), buy the cookie cutter and get the recipe card printed. Be mindful of allergies with guests and...

In Season flowers are a great way to save towards your wedding budget. Here are a few flowers blooming for the spring season. Try them alone or get creative and mix and match. It's all about your day and how you see it. So dig in and have fun with it! Anemone Silk Flower Weddings.COM Bells of Ireland Amazonia Flowers Casa Blanca Lily creationsandcollections Daffodils The Flower Pot Delphinium Anderson Florist Hyacinth Pearson Florist Peony Whole Blossoms Ranunculus Fiori Belli   Stargazer Lily Blumenhaus Florist Sweet Peas Country Living Tulip Fastflowers Wax Flower Raquel Carolina