Comic Book Cufflinks

To go along with the recent comic book craze take a look at these darling cufflinks from Sue Smith on Etsy! These are perfect if you don't want to go the whole action figure boutonnieres (http://tinyurl.com/9srmmtg) route but still want you

r favourite comic book character to make an appearance at your wedding. I mean who wouldn't want Iron Man on their guest list?!

Sue Smith's Etsy Shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/comicsalvage?section_id=8095438

P.S - These are only $27.00 CND!

Grooms 'speech' to his new Bride

SWOON! This groom decided to do a special speech turned dance party for his new bride. How amazing is that?! 

Carnations - the filler flower?

Charlotte York once taught us that carnations are filler flowers and normally I would agree but these bouquets are definitely making me change my mind. I love that you can get very full bouquets with carnations. I especially love the different shades of pink. Maybe Carrie is right and carnations are making a come back!

What do you think?

*all images taken from Google

Fall Colour Schemes

With students starting back to school last week and everyone getting back into routine, I started thinking about my favourite season - FALL! I'm not a huge fan of summer (I know, I know! Please don't hate me) because I burn very easily, I dislike sweating and I personally enjoy fall clothing much more than summer clothing. I love wearing jeans with boots and a light cardigan. I love pumpkins, changing leaves, the crisp air and hot apple cider. 

In honour of my favourite season fast approaching I thought it would be fun to do a fall wedding colour post. 
The traditional colours:

• burnt orange and brown
• green and brown
• red, yellow and orange
• anything with brown and burnt orange! 

Some unique colour combos:

• navy, white, and a soft orange
• grey, raspberry or wine with ivory
• eggplant and olive green
• eggplant, fushia and burnt orange
• burnt orange and turquoise
• hunter green and grey

What do you think? I say jump out of the box and forget the traditional colours! I'm especially fond of the navy, white and soft orange colour palette as well as the grey, raspberry or wine with ivory. <3 I think both would love fabulous against the outdoor colours that fall brings. I just decided I need to bring these colours into my wardrobe this season. I love reasons for shopping almost as much as I love weddings!  

Bridesmaid Gifts

For a very long time I have been in LOVE with silk robes as a bridesmaid gift. I think they are very functional and looks great for pictures! Check out these adorable options on Etsy: http://www.etsy.com/weddings/trends/bridesmaid-robes?ref=lp_trnd_car_title_0

Image from PlumPrettySugar on Etsy

Some other bridesmaid gift options:

• a clutch in your wedding colours
• a locket with a special quote inside
• a mani and.or pedi for the wedding day
• put your 'maids monogram on a cute umbrella! Link here
• jewellery for the wedding day
• cute pjs and some slippers to spend the night before your wedding in (on a side note I love when brides have slumber parties with all their closets girls the night before their wedding. What a way to wake up!)

Are you a bad bridesmaid?

Take this quiz from SheFinds to find out! 
http://www.shefinds.com/2012/are-you-a-bad-bridesmaid-take-the-quiz/

[Photo Credit: Maria Vicencio Photography]

A Multicultural Wedding Weekend!

This weekend I have the privilege of assisting High Gloss Weddings at a Hindu/Christian wedding weekend! It was an amazing experience full of food, culture and love. I couldn't have asked for a better lead planner, couple or vendors. Everything and everyone was incredible :) 

It was my first time stepping foot into a Hindu temple and boy was it surreal. It was so peaceful and I was in awe of their statues. The ceremony was beautiful and I teared up a few times even though I couldn't understand most of it. The bride wore a breathtaking red sari and was decorated from head to toe with mendi (the henna on her hands and feet), a tikka (a piece of jewellery which goes on her forehead), face paint which looked like this, a crown and a red veil. The groom wore a kafni which is long shirt extending to the knees with pijamo which sort of look like pj pants. The grooms attire looked like this except he wore plain beige kafni. 

After the ceremony was a lovely dinner before the guests retired for the evening to rest up for the following day. Day 2 consisted of a Christian ceremony and then a typical western wedding reception. 

The couple incorporated both cultures exceptionally well so I thought I would share some ideas to help any of my brides who are planning a multicultural wedding.

• If you need to have 2 ceremonies why not make your wedding on a long weekend and have 2 wedding days? This way everyone can enjoy the cultural aspects of one wedding with out feeling rushed and everyone feels respected. 
• Create a fusion menu. This couple from the weekend had curried fish, chicken in a mushroom sauce, Indian inspired rice, steamed veggies, naan bread, fresh veggies, a Indian inspired pasta salad and a fresh garden salad. The desserts consisted of a variety of cakes from both cultures. 
• Why not take your wedding colours from your both countries flags?
• Add in as many traditions as possible! 
• Invite both sides of the families to join in the traditional actives of the other culture. 
• Have your DJ play a mix of music from both cultures.
• Educate your families! Give them a quick reference sheet of how and why certain traditions are happening. This will make them feel included. 
• Add little touches of decoration where ever you can. Maybe if you are having a 'western' wedding day the flowers could be native to your spouses country?
• At you reception play games associated with each culture.
• Don't stress! Ask for help! The more you ask about your soon to be families culture the better it looks on you and the more you know the easier it is to understand. Once you are an expert a fusion wedding will be a breeze :)