Jasmine & Jason - July 28th, 2012

Jasmine & Jason first contacted me in May of 2011. Shortly after that, we began the process of planning their wedding. What a dream couple to work with! After a year of planning had passed, Jasmine flew out for a weekend of planning together in NB this past May. We enjoyed some cake samples (reason # 127 why I love my job) and had an amazing taste testing at The Tait House in Shediac with her super sweet Grandmother. I knew their event was going to be special and I was not mistaken.

  Jasmine warned me many times that she was "a crier". We chuckled in our attempts to find the perfect make up artist knowing her fate on that matter (with a few make up artist scares mixed in there too - all part of the planning fun). In the end, the happiest of happy tears were shed and as expected they both looked perfect.

 

 

 

 The weather couldn't have been more cooperative for the outdoor ceremony! Their guests laughed and cried with them, hearing stories of their relationship and listening to their hand written, personalized vows for each other (Jasmine wasn't the only one tearing up, thanks a lot guys). I'd also like to take this time to thank Jasmine for getting me completely hooked on the song "Lucky Man" by Matt York (her entrance song). It's been on repeat in my car since July 28th. :)

 Off to the beach with their gang in Shediac to enjoy the sun and photos with their baby Pipa, who I regretfully did not get the joy of meeting. One person I did have the pleasure of meeting and working with for the first time was their awesome photographer Heather Wilkinson. Check her out here: www.heatherwilkinson.ca

 Caricature artist Marc Little joined the outdoor cocktail party and gave guests a nice take away portrait of themselves for those who were brave enough to have one done!

The cake, made by Karen Silliker of The Cake Box, was the talk of the entire reception! Not only was it stunning to look at from the front but Jasmine, as a surprise to Jason, had Mario & Luigi added to the back of the cake! I was on strict orders from Jason to make sure he got Mario and that his brother got Luigi "because he is always Mario". ;) 

 

 Thank you both so much for allowing me the pleasure of joining you on the journey to your wedding day!

All photos courtesy of Heather Wilkinson - www.heatherwilkinson.ca.

Summer's End!

It's been such an amazing summer (and a very busy one at that, hence my lack of posting) and I can't believe it's September next week!! Back to school, back to the indoor activities and back to cold weather! Here is a very small sneak peek at some of the work I've done this summer! :)

  Photo credit: Heather Wilkinson (heatherwilkinson.zenfolio.com)

 

Photo credit: Rachel Peters (blogbyrachel.com)

Fat vs Skinny

You've probably seen this photo floating around recently. It's an ad from a time when women wanted to gain weight, when it was seen as unattractive to be skinny. My, how times have changed. I hear so often from so many brides, that they want to lose weight for their wedding. "Bridal boot camps" are plentiful. There's an unbelievable amount of stress put on people to "look perfect" on their wedding day. That one day when we are all supposed to be Cinderella, perfection personified. We'll have photos that we are supposed to look back on in 40 years and remember our youthful beauty. What we need to realize is that we already are perfect and we need to stop trying to live up to this fictitious, unrealistic, unattainable standard! Women are beautiful! So get your make up done, style your hair just right, put that white (or whatever colour it may be) dress on and get on down that aisle girl! No need to try and change how you look! You are already beautiful!

"Its bathing suit season again and…horrors…you are TOO SKINNY! Working in the media and looking at diet and exercise articles aimed at whittling your beach body every day, it's a jolt to see vintage ads promising popularity to women (and men) by adding pounds and inches. "Since I gained 10 pounds," reads one, "I have all the dates I want." Obesity rates started taking off around 1975, about the same time these ads dwindled. But it's not just that people went overboard with sugar and fat consumption and portion size so the media needed to push a thinner look. The perception of acceptable body size changed as well. Voluptuous gals like Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, and Raquel Welch flaunted their curves in clingy dresses and skimpy bathing suits. Now they would probably sweat it out in a tent dress. Too fat? Too thin? Too short? Too old? You can't win. There will always be an expensive product or procedure to "cure" some perceived flaw. If these ads teach us anything, its time to banish the body insecurity, don that bikini, and jump into the deep end. Summer's too short. -Sarah B. Weir, Shine Staff Writer"

http://shine.yahoo.com/beauty/back-women-wanted-fat-vintage-ads-push-weight-192700603.html

Becky & Dan

I just had to post this sneak peek of Becky & Dan's wedding. 

Photo by the amazingly sweet & talented Katelyn Fraser.

www.katelynfraserphoto.com

Canada Day Elopement!

I just had the pleasure of working with one of the sweetest couples I have ever met this past July 1st. They eloped to PEI with their dog Molly for a private Canada Day affair. The weather was perfect and the views were even better! Overlooking the water, and red cliffs of the south eastern shore, they held their ceremony with Molly by their side. Here are a few detail shots of the day taken with my iPhone. For more candid photos of my events as they take place, visit my Facebook album here!

Happy Canada Day!

 Wishing everyone a very happy Canada Day this Sunday! I am very excited to be working with two amazing people (and their dog Molly) as they elope to PEI this Canada Day! After their ceremony, they are off to dinner in town and then to hop on a chartered sailboat to enjoy the fantastic fireworks display over the water celebrating our amazing country!! Inspired by them, here is some RED & WHITE wedding love!

bakerella.com

countryliving.com

larenigen.com

 

theknot.com

Leading Lines of Love

I have not posted for ages! At least this post is a great one!! I want to share the latest Style Me Pretty feature on one of my recent styled shoots. I am so lucky to be a part of this group of amazing ladies!! 

Click HERE for the entire photo shoot!!!

Photography: Rachel Peters of Rachel Peters Photography / Photo Shoot Venue: Y Lofts in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island / Design Concept: Jane Gallant of Modern Jane Design / Coordination: Jennifer Clark of Kiss the Bride / Floral Design: Hearts and Flowers / Paper Products: Kim Roach of Kim Roach Designs / Sweets: Jennifer Prinz of City View Bakehouse / Wedding Dress: Jacquelin Exclusive via The Perfect Pear Bridal (902-370-7327) / Bride’s Shoes: Benjamin Walk via The Perfect Pear Bridal (902-370-7327) / Custom Headwear: Alisha Stephen of Love Charlie / Hair: Cheryl Weeks / Makeup: Michelle Cudmore of Michelle Cudmore Makeup Artist / Groom’s Suit + Shoes: Dows Menswear / Rings: Peter Norton of Norton’s Jewellers / Models: Jared Murphy + Chelsie Cecilia McInnis

Urban Chic

  photo credit: Pam Scott

 photo credit: weheartit.com

 

Just had yet another great meeting with some fantastic clients in downtown Charlottetown this afternoon. We are planning their urban chic wedding for October of this year. It is going to be an event to remember!! Their colours of choice: Tiffany blue and chocolate brown. So sweet! :)

Happy Earth Day!

In honour of Earth Day, here are some sweet eco friendly wedding ideas!

intimateweddings.com

paperdollromance.blogspot.ca

ruffledblog.com

Wedding Season Is Upon Us!

I spent the day yesterday with a fantastic couple in Miramichi, NB. They traveled from Hamilton, ON and I journeyed from PEI to enjoy a "planning day" in northern NB together. I had only ever driven through the city so it was nice to be in the thick of it. It's such a beautiful place, sitting right on the water with stunning homes and a peculiar "one way" downtown street. Yes I said street.

We spent the first portion of the day at a flower shop, choosing floral themes, colours and designs. Then we were off to an adorable old Irish pub where we nibbled on a few treats and tried some cake & cake pops which I brought with me from PEI courtesy of Cityview Bakehouse. Needless to say, that was a huge hit!! 

We then walked over to The Rodd Miramichi & the beautiful property next to it where the reception and ceremony will be held respectively. The views were stunning right on the water at the base of the bridge. The couple and their crew tried the delicious food, planned out the layout for the dinner, saw the suites available at the hotel and mapped out decor for the evening. 

These are the kinds of days I love, getting out to meet and spend time with my clients and their families. It was so wonderful. It's always nice to spend time with people who you feel you have known for ages! September can't come soon enough for this amazing day!!

In keeping with the colours scheme for this wedding, here are a few photos in the theme they have chosen. :)

 

 photo credit: www.elizabethannedesigns.com

 photo credit: canvasandcanopy.com