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Check out Style & Elegance in the Spring/Summer 2011 issue ofWedding Bells Magazine!On Stands Now!!! Happy Planning!

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So excited to share that I have been reviewed on The Wedding Ring.!!!An online wedding community that helps you share your excitement, wedding plans, tips and photoswith your family & friends as well as your fellow brides. From keeping you informed of the latest trends, hottest vendors and all that is new in your local wedding industry, The Wedding Ring makes sure that you get the information

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Shelley & Greg Williams' wedding has been featured again on another blog!   Cake & Pictures is a directory of the finest Wedding Photographers in the world. This vintage celebration has caught the eye of a number of people in the industry and all the vendors involved couldn't be more excited!!!  Check out all the fabulous people I had a chance to work with!  They are great at what they do!!  

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Exciting to see the new Spring 2011 Collection at the New York Bridal Market this past week! Stunning new wedding designs & accessories from our fave designers! I know I had my personal favorite! So many designers with absolutely stunning creations!  Here are just a few of the pieces from the show this past week! Designers include : Priscilla of BostonMonique L'HuillierInes Di SantoRiviniKenneth

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Every girl's Princess dream as they were growing up was to find their" Prince Charming" and have that  ~ Fairytale Wedding ~Now you can go one step further and have the  dream dress as well !!!! Alfred Angelo has partnered with Disney to bring you.....The Disney Fairytale Weddings Collection and it's coming to Ladybug Bridal ! Seven beautiful gowns are being introduced for those women who

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Well it's official!!!!!  Shelley & Greg are married!!!!!   I was so honoured to be a part of this couple's special day.  Especially since the bride is a Wedding Planner herself!!!!     Yes, the Wedding Planner hired a Wedding Planner!!Every element of the day came together so perfectly.  From the bridesmaids' dresses to the dinner menus to the vintage inspired cake creation!  Here is a peek at

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During my travels on the net, I came across a couples' unique engagement photo session featured on a site called  Green Wedding Shoes.  Very cute by the way!Being a romantic at heart, I totally fell in love with this "Notebook" Inspired photo session!  It gives the moments surrounding the couples' special day that much more meaning and a more personal touch.    Check out these photos and be

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Now more than ever, newly engaged couples are coming up with unique ways to announce their upcoming wedding. Check out this "Save-the-Date" video that we came across that we think is just an awesome way to announce your special day!!!! www.1321studios.comThis Roller Coaster Engagement video was shot entirely on the Twister II Roller Coaster at Elitch Gardens in Denver Colorado. The bride and

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Check out our ad in the July 2010 issue of Wedding Bells magazine!  Style & Elegance Wedding and Event Coordination is looking forward to a great 2011 !!!Book now and receive 10% off the Full Wedding Planning Package (contact for further details) "Just how you dreamed it would be....."

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I had the opportunity to attend the Grand Re-Opening of Award Winning Cake Artist & Designer Chrissie Boon's fabulousnew Cake StudioToo Nice To Slice.  Chrissie has been creating spectacular and unique cake designs for a number of years.  She prides herself on being able to capture the essence of the bride & groom in the designs that she creates.  Chrissie's sweet designs are intricate and aimed

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You've set the date and now the panic is setting in as to how expensive having a wedding can actually be. You CAN have a beautiful wedding without straining the credit card. Here are some ideas on how to make your special day memorable without breaking the bank. Dress Dilemmas Through the public media, we are under a constant barrage of images of various high profile celebrities in their haute

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I had the opportunity to meet with Shelley Inglis of Shell Design Weddings earlier this week.  She's getting married!!!!!!!!  Now Style & Elegance Wedding and Event Coordination has the honour of being the Lead Planner on her big day!!!!  Being a Certified Wedding Planner herself, Shelley is already well on her way with regards to the planning, given the short amount of time that she has to

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Henna, or Mehndi as it is also known, is a signature part of South Asian Wedding festivities. It has become part of the brides’ “Shingar” – her makeup, on her wedding day. From subtle to elaborate designs, henna is a time-honoured tradition marking a joyous celebration in a woman’s life. One of them being marriage.  Along with representing love & happiness of marriage, henna has also earned the

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This is from NBC Olympic Anchorman & Managing Editor Brian Williams.... After tonight's broadcast and after looting our hotel mini-bars, we're going to try to brave the blizzard and fly east to home and hearth, and to do laundry well into next week. Before we leave this thoroughly polite country, the polite thing to do is leave behind a thank-you note. Thank you, Canada: For being such good

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Well what can I say! Canadian athletes – you were amazing!!!!! What a fitting end to the 2010 Winter Olympics. I decided to follow the 2010 Winter Olympics mainly because my children are at the age where they can understand the meaning of unity and patriotism and what it means to be a Canadian. I wanted them to feel proud of who they are and where they live. In the end, I accomplished my mission

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I just wanted to say thank you to all the brides, grooms, parents & friends that made their way out to the Wedding Dreams Bridal Show at Bingemans January 9-10, 2010. It was a pleasure to meet you all! One lucky Bride won $200 towards a Full Wedding Planning Package!!!! I would like to thank Design2Decor for providing the furniture for my boothThanks Paras!!! Check out Design2Decor at the

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Style & Elegance Wedding and Events wishes you and your loved ones a very Happy New Year !!!! May 2010 bring you all the joy and happiness that you desire! Take care and be safe !!!

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Come January 9-10, 2010 I will be setting up shop at the Wedding Dreams Bridal Show at Bingemans Conference Centre in Kitchener, Ontario !!!! The Wedding Dreams Show is the largest show for Brides & Grooms in the Kitchener, Waterloo, and Guelph area. This show features hundreds of local exhibitors (including myself!) showcasing a complete array of the best wedding related services and products

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A private beachside dinner for two on the sands of Maui, Hawaii. An in-room massage for two at a spa in Santorini, Greece. A scuba diving trip off the shores of Phuket, Thailand. A romantic sunset cruise off the beaches of beautiful Rome, Italy.Whatever you and your soon-to-be spouse wish for in a honeymoon can very well be achieved. When it comes to registering for gifts for your special day

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I was fortunate to have met a very talented photographer last month by the name of Garima Singh. The driving force, along with her husband, behind g&h photography. A fabulous personality, a passion for weddings and her professional, creative approach are all are reflected in the quality of work that g&h photography produces. Specializing in Lifestyle, Wedding, Portrait and Fashion photography,

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I have some more photos to share with you all from the beautiful day in March 2009 when Didi & Ryan celebrated the beginning of their journey together. The talent of Jen Snyder Photography captured the connection between this happy couple. Enjoy! http://www.jensnyder.com/jensnyder@mail.com 519.588.3654

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The Henna Night or Mehndi is all about spending time with close friends and relatives.... and turning each other into works of art!Traditionally, the Henna Party is hosted by the Bride's parents. But if you feel that you won't be able to enjoy yourself with all your aunties and your mom watching your every move, then you can divide the night into two parts or even different days. Hold the

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Shopping for your Wedding Dress is one of the most memorable parts of the entire wedding experience. Post Engagement excitement, choosing the wedding dress can provide an opportunity for the Bride-to-Be to bond with the special women in her life. Here are some helpful tips on choosing the Dress of your Dreams! Do Your ResearchNine months to a year before your wedding, start collecting

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Real Wedding: Ceyda Biceroglu & Leon Punambolam, October 11, 2008 This song so perfectly describes the journey that Ceyda & Leon have taken. This journey's ending played out on a gorgeous October day, at the beautiful St. Louis Roman Catholic Church in Waterloo, Ontario. Or really should I say, the journey began. Ceyda & Leon were a pleasure to work with. Throughout the planning process, I had

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Real Wedding: Didi and Ryan, March 28, 2009 For the last few months, I had the pleasure of planning & co-ordinating the wedding of Didi Lemus & Ryan Stubbs. The wedding took place at Highview Community Church in Kitchener, Ontario. The reception followed later that evening at the Italian Cortina Club. When people say you "just know", that could not be more true of this couple. Right from their

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I have always been motivated by the creativity of Colin Cowie. His fresh and inspiring ideas really act as a starting point to a beautiful creation. While browsing his website I found his Tips for creating ambience at a party and would like to share that article with you! For more information visit: http://www.colincowie.com/ Welcoming Candles I always try to keep a lot of candles on hand.

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Congratulations Barbara on the successful Grand Opening of Ladybug Bridal and Evening Wear!!! I just wanted to say thank you to Barb for letting me be a part of her big night! I met some great people with whom I'll definitely be keeping in touch with. My outlook is that if we support each other, our strengths and our dreams........we will all be successful. Starting a business is no easy

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Announcing the Grand Opening of the Newest Bridal Shop in Guelph!!! Ladybug Bridal & Evening Wear Grand Opening Night - Thursday, February 26, 2009 Doors open at 5:30pm*Wine & Appetizers* *Win Prizes* *See the Hottest Bridal Showcase of the Year* *Featuring the 2009 Collections of Designers such as Maggie Sottero, Sottero & Midgley, Essense of Australia, Mikaella, Pronovias, Enzoani &

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I would like to introduce to you my new venture!!! Proudly presenting.............. Style & Elegance Wedding and Event Co-ordination!I am so happy to share this with you as this has been my dream for as long as I can remember. I have always had a passion for Weddings. The happiness surrounding the day, the little details that reflect your style. Knowing that two people are about to begin their

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