Joe and Frankie
Joe and Frankie got married back in March on the first day of spring. Joe approached me a year ago actually, in search of some wedding advice and I was thrilled to help. It was my first same sex marriage and I wanted a challenge. Now I’m going to be very ignorant here by telling you that being a gay man, I just assumed he would have all the bases covered with respect to their decorating needs! Silly me. Never ...
The First Dance
It’s hard to break tradition when it comes to weddings. At least I think so. There’s the cutting of the cake, the bouquet and garter toss, the clinking of the wine glasses and of course, the first dance. Ah the first dance. A chance where all eyes are on you for four whole minutes. Could be four minutes, or it could feel like an eternity all depending on how comfortable and confident you feel on your feet. If you’re thinking ...
I’m back…. slowly
My daughter Olivia was born in April and I am now FINALLY getting back into the swing of things. Perfect timing for the holidays and 2013′s wedding season. I’ve got a few goodies up my sleeve. I’m in the gift giving mood these days so stay tuned to find out how you can either get some complimentary wedding planning for yourself or someone you know who is recently engaged. I’ve been feeling a little out of the loop what with ...
And then there were four !
Yes, it’s been a while since my last post and I’m told that I really should only blog when I have something important to blog about, and since the last month has been all about nesting and getting ready for our new arrival, it seems that my focus on weddings has been put on the back burner. I am very happy though to announce the newest addition to my Notebook Weddings Posse! Our daughter, Olivia arrived on April 26th and ...
Beta 5 = heavenly chocolates!
I have just discovered a delicious new local vendor. Jessica at Beta 5 contacted me a while back to introduce herself and her company that she co-owns. This local company makes the most incredible chocolates. (they also make other delectables too! Check out their website here) And what also puts a smile on my face is the fact that they use sustainably farmed ingredients and easily customized packaging that can be recycled in the end. I took my son down ...
Vancouver Wedding Photographers
Let’s face it, there are A LOT of great wedding photographers out there. So many in fact that the process of finding one to suit your needs can be quite daunting and maybe a little overwhelming. It’s my opinion that your photos are an important part of your budget for your wedding. They’re going to remain with you for a long time afterward and will be cherished as lasting images of a day that honestly slips by so quickly. What ...
Custom Wedding Ceremonies by Modern Celebrant Michele Davidson
I’ve spoken to Michele on a number of occasions and every time I do, I always love how much she truly enjoys what she does. So I thought I would get her to share a little bit about exactly that. For my engaged couples reaching that point in your planning where it’s time to start to think about your ceremony, have a read. This article will hopefully give you some insight on your upcoming nuptials. First of all, a big ...
I heart you
Valentine’s Day. To some (“achem”… my husband) it’s just another Hallmark holiday. To others, it’s the most romantic day of the year. A day to profess your love to the man or woman of your dreams. Some go so far as to propose or better yet, choose to celebrate their love by getting married on Valentine’s Day. Creating your Valentine’s theme into your wedding can be a lot of fun, simply by incorporating red and pink into your decor. Classic ...
I’ve discovered Pinterest…
And I have to say, I am in LOVE. I could probably spend all day on it, but I must resist. For those of you who don’t know about it, it’s kinda like a pin up board where you can put all things that make you happy, inspire you, or represent you. Much like Facebook and Twitter, you can follow people whose boards you admire, you can repin images you fancy (I do that A LOT!), and what’s great is ...
The Vancouver Club’s “Engaged” bridal fair
I thought I’d put up a few pictures that I took this weekend at The Vancouver Club’s first Bridal Fair. Now you know by now, I am partially biased to this venue. My husband and I were married there in 2008, and it was a trip going back to where we both had one of the best nights of our life. I must also say that they pulled it off with classic elegance. With vendors being showcased on all floors, ...
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