What I've been up to...

Well, the busy part of the 2011 wedding season is now over, but I'm already gearing up for 2012 weddings. This month, I've been working on save-the-dates for a sweet couple I met last February at a wedding show. Amanda and Cory are high school sweethearts, and after nine years of dating, they've decided it's time to tie the knot. They both have one vision for their invitations: simple, classy and elegant. Their colour palette is eggplant, black, silver and white - a truly sophisticated combo. I had a lot of fun coming up with different concepts for their save-the-dates, and here's what they've chosen to go with:

Thanks, Amanda and Cory, for letting me be part of your special day. I am looking forward to working on the concepts for the wedding invitations and table numbers soon!

Bridesmaid dress trends for 2012

The Knot released three of the top trends for bridesmaids dresses in 2012 today. Here are the styles that are hot for 2012:


Trend #1: Bows

Image via The Knot

Trend #2: Bateau Necklines

Image via The Knot

Trend #3: Two-Tone

Image via The Knot

Fall wedding feature drink

Feature drinks are still a great way to add a unique touch to your wedding. I came across this recipe for a hot apple pie shot and thought it would be perfect for a fall wedding! 

Ingredients and directions:

3/4 c. apple cider
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
1/4 c. rum
cinnamon

Measure 3/4 c. of apple cider in a microwavable container. Heat in the microwave until very hot. Stir in 1/4 tsp.of vanilla extract, 1/4 c. of rum and a pinch of cinnamon. Pour into a shot glasses three-quarters of the way full. Top with whipped cream and dust with cinnamon. Serve immediately. Makes 5-6 shots.

Trends we love: Lace wedding dresses Part 2

Today's post is a follow-up to our post last week about lace wedding dresses. Here are some more beautiful lace gowns from around the web:

Watters dress - just gorgeous!

Maggie Sottero "Ella" dress

Dress found on Oregon Weddings - sorry, designer not listed 

Pronovias "Anfora" dress

Fun Photo Friday: Gone With the Wind

I hope you all have a lovely weekend! For you brides to be out there in Calgary, if you're looking for some wedding inspiration this weekend, come out to the Bliss Wedding Fair on Sunday, September 25. Registration is FREE if you register ahead of time. We hope to see you there! Here's today's Fun Photo Friday pic:

Photo via Picture Perfect I Do's

Trends we love: Lace wedding dresses Part 1

I can't get enough of the lace wedding dresses that are popping up everywhere! To me, nothing says romantic like a gorgeous lace wedding gown. Here are a few of our favourites from around the web:

Allure Bridals

Allure Bridals

Lovely lace dress via Google.co.uk (sorry, could not find out the designer for this one)

Henry Roth dress via One Stylish Bride

Stay tuned for Part 2 next week where I'll show you some more of my faves!

Fun Photo Friday: I got your back

Photo from Picture Perfect I Do's via Pinterest

Win one of two sets of thank you cards

As the bride to be, you're going to be needing a lot of thank you cards - for your bridal shower, maybe for your stagette, for your wedding guests, and of course, to thank your lovely wedding attendants for everything they've done for you.



To help you out, Glass Slipper Designs is giving away two sets of thank you cards. All you need to do is stop by our booth at the Bliss Wedding Fair on Sunday, September 25 and fill out a ballot. Admission to the show is FREE if you register online prior to the event.

Thank you  card set #1

Thank you card set #2 

 

The first look

First look at the bride via Snippet and Ink

Rustic wheat wedding

I hope everyone had a great Labour Day long weekend! As the summer winds down and we begin to think about fall, I came across this fall inspiration board that I just LOVED featuring lots of wheat decor:

Wheat wedding inspiration board from decoration-ideas via Pinterest