The Beginning of Forever

A wedding theme is a great way to set the tone for your wedding. It also is a great way to make the wedding planning experience more efficient. If you have a focus when going vendor and venue shopping it will make finding the perfect product, place, or professional a much easier process. Don’t be afraid to really go for it. Show your guests your true personalities. It will make it much more fun for all who attend; it will make it much more memorable too. Remember most weddings have guests that aren’t as close to the Bride and Groom as others, such as plus ones. If you have a theme those guests will leave with a sense that they got to know you a bit better. Think outside of the box. Yes technically red could be a theme but how can you make red even more personal to who you are? These are the questions you should ask yourself when thinking of your wedding theme. This allows you to get more specific which in turn gives your vendors a more precise look at the items you will need fo...

“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

When thinking about a Green Wedding many couples devote their attention to decor and favours. Here are some tips on incorporating "green" in your wedding cuisine. An all vegetarian or vegan menu is a good way to go "green". You can even get more specific and use all organic locally grown fruits and vegetables. If you’re afraid that an all vegetarian/vegan meal can be bland try family-style serving. This will give your guests a plethora of choices allowing for a very interesting meal. The great thing about family-style serving is it's great for socializing. And if you are not into all vegetarian/vegan menus, try locally-produced meat. Also, incorporate eco-friendly utensils and plates. Apple Crisp Acai Cocktail by Greenopia.com Use Organic drinks, wine, and liquors. Serving a paired organic wine with your meal is like a taste bud explosion. For the non-alcoholics, create festive mocktails or smoothies made by organic juices and home grown fruits. Use loc...

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

A spa day is a great way for a bride to unwind before their BIG day! It is also a great way to ensure beautiful flawless skin and hair in time for the wedding day. Here are some tips and tricks to keep in mind: Facials should be avoided the week before the wedding as it can leave skin blotchy and red.   Chemical processes to the hair (i.e. Permanent colour, highlights) should be done at least two weeks in advance this allows process to settle, and time for corrections or adjustments. What would make a spa day even more nourishing… How about all natural organic treatments? An all Organic Day at Elixir Spa : A week prior to the big day try a Moisture Plus + Aroma Facial . This facial is a much-needed drink of water for your skin. It will leave you feeling refreshed and moisture rich! The week of try a Wild Flowers Body Scrub , An Organic Manicure , and a Sexy and Soft Pedicure . This gentle scrub alleviates dryness while leaving the skin conditioned a...