Winter Wonderland

Just because it's cold and snowy outside, doesn't mean it should dissuade you from the idea of a winter wedding! 

While PEI may be well known for its gorgeous summers, I think it would be as easy to say that a PEI winter is just as remarkable...perhaps for different reasons, though. Words that come to mind: cold, snowy, icy, slippery. But most of all, winters on PEI are beautiful. When I look outside after a blizzard like today's, I know that I could never live anywhere else (even if I mutter under my breath while shovelling). 

Recently, Styled in Lace featured a Kiss The Bride coordinated shoot on their website and now I'd like to share the photos with you. It shows that even if you'd like to be snuggled up in front of a fireplace right now, a winter wedding can be magical on PEI. Winter offers a clean palette with the ability to make whatever you can imagine possible. 

Location: Green Gables Heritage Place

Photography: Rachel Peters Photography

Wedding & Event Coordinator: Kiss The Bride

Wedding Stationery: Kim Roach Design

Makeup: Michelle Cudmore

Design: Modern Jane

Cake: City View Bakehouse

Custom Bridal Headwear: Love Charlie

Props: Coulson's Used Furniture & Antique Shop

Mitten: Northern Watters

Horse & Sleigh: Wayne Bernard

The Little Things

If I had to pick one specific thing that I love about weddings (which is hard, since there's so much to love!), I would have to say it's "the little things". 

By this, I mean the unique touches that each couple brings to a wedding. Whether it be a beloved pet, a hobby they share, or a family tradition, all of these can be incorporated into a wedding day to help create an intimate and personal atmosphere. Infusing the personalities and interests of each couple into a wedding day truly speaks to what is important to them. 

Take a peek at these special touches added to some of our previous weddings. The little things become more than just "little things" - they become the voice of our sweet couples and speak to who they are and what they love!

Instead of table numbers, Pam and Kent named each of the guest tables after a place that holds special meaning to them. 

It was important to Jenn and Eddie that they include this special guy in their ceremony. He was given the exciting job of announcing the arrival of the bride! Too sweet!

Jenn and Eddie also wanted to make their guests feel special by adding these gorgeous details to each place setting. Each guest had a place card with their own menu printed inside, as well as a box of locally made chocolate truffles. 

Lee loves Batman, so this tiny Batman peeking out of Lee and Gen's wedding cake brought in a special touch to their wedding that was important to Lee.

Jason is a huge Super Mario Bros fan, so Jasmine surprised Jason with the cute addition of Mario and Luigi to their wedding cake peeking out the back.

For Liz and Cam, Scottish heritage was a key factor in their wedding day. The family tartan was used as inspiration for their color palette. 

As an animal lover, I can really appreciate Becky and Dan's special touches! Their dog, Molly, played a huge role in their elopement and this beautiful collar matched their design perfectly. They even chose their wedding colours based on Molly's collar! 

It's always special when family comes together to help a bride and groom. Sara and Craig's family baked some seriously yummy pies, which the guests were treated to instead of a cake!

As you can see, the smallest details can have the biggest impact!

Photos provided by the following photographers:

Rachel Peters Photography

Katelyn Fraser Photography

Heather Wilkinson

Riki Sulis Photography

PEI Beach Surf Shoot as seen on {Style Me Pretty Canada}

 

 What happens when a crew of vendors from Prince Edward Island come together on the hottest day of the 2012 summer? A fantastic collaboration of photos which is featured on Style Me Pretty Canada, showcasing the many talents and beauty of PEI!! I couldn't be more pleased to have been the coordinator for this shoot! Being the organizational part of this type of collaboration is never without a dull moment. Watching "the creatives" and their ideas come to life is always very fascinating!!

"Amy's" perfect hair and make up were the work of Michelle Cudmore of PEI Make Up Artist & Cheryl Delaney-Weeks respectively!  

 

 At times it is difficult to imagine when everything is laid out for a shoot how it will be portrayed through the camera. The one thing that I never have to worry about is that it will be done absolutely beautifully with the talented Rachel Peters of Rachel Peters Photography on the other side of the lens!

 

 The stunning shoot design & tablescape is the work of Modern Jane Design!

 

 Yes it's beer, root beer. Guests enjoyed this delicious drink courtesy of JJ Stewart's Root Beer on PEI.

 All of the creative and fun stationery was the artistic work of Kim Roach of Kim Roach Design!

 Guests also received these original hand crafted bracelets by Alisha Stephen of Love Charlie!

 Chef James Oja of The Big Orange Lunch Box cooked up some PEI eats for all!

 The mouth watering sweets including this to die for cake, orange and yellow macarons and so much more were all products of the talented Jennifer Prinz of City View Bakehouse!

 Flowers were generously donated by Alan Preston of Hearts & Flowers!

Click HERE for the entire published article from Style Me Pretty Canada & more photos!!

Full list of participating vendors and contributors:

Photography: Rachel Peters of Rachel Peters Photography / Coordination: Jennifer Clark of Kiss the Bride / Photo Shoot Location: Prince Edward Island National Park (Courtesy of Parks Canada) / Design + Concept: Jane Gallant of Modern Jane Design / Floral Design: Hearts and Flowers / Catering: Chef James Oja of The Orange Lunchbox / Sweets: Jennifer Prinz of City View Bakehouse / Root Beer Favors: JJ Stewart / Paper Goods: Kim Roach of Kim Roach Designs / Wedding Dress: Dere Kiang via The Perfect Pear Bridal / Custom Hair Pieces: Alisha Stephen of Love Charlie / Hair: Cheryl Weeks / Makeup: Michelle Cudmore of Michelle Cudmore Makeup Artist / Groom’s Attire: Dows Menswear / Rings: Peter Norton of Norton’s Jewellers