Bridal Swap Sunday April 7th, Round House Community Centre

Attention all DIY brides.  The Bridal Swap, produced by one of Vancouver's most prestigious wedding planning companies, Dream Group Productions, is the best place to find new and used decor at a great price.

what is a "Bridal Swap" you ask?  It's where previous brides rid their storage rooms/lockers of their barely used wedding decorations.  Most of this stuff was bought new and used just once - and still looks good as new.

Even if you can't make it next Sunday, April 7th, don't forget to take a look at selling your items next year!  As Dream Group says, Her something New is your something Old!


Where: Roundhouse Community Centre
When: Sunday, April 7th 11:00AM - 3:00PM

Strong Love

Valentine's Day is actually what spurred me to stop feeling sorry for myself on the couch (A. I have strep throat and it's day three of doing nothing, B. I am still on the couch but at least I'm getting something accomplished) and create something.  I made this for my boyfriend, who found the quote in a novel you have probably heard of, "Eat, Pray, Love".  It's been taped up to our wall for over a year, so I decided to design something more aesthetically pleasing that I could frame for him, instead of giving him a card that would get tucked into his sock drawer (why he puts cards and photos in his sock drawer, I'm not sure).  I mainly wanted to share it because I have an odd sense of pride that I powered through my constant head-ache and inability to swallow solid foods, AND because I love the fonts.  I'm a font hoarder.  This could be the beginning of a fantastic invite or program, right?

Vintage vs Contemporary

Getting married within the next few months?... you have probably chosen your colours, and changed them, a few dozen times by now.  around this time, you do need to make a decision.... the day has come.  It was inevitable.  You should be beginning to put together your decor plan around this time, depending on the date and location of your wedding.   The structural rentals need to be confirmed first - think furniture, tents, transportation.... does your venue have enough bathroom facilities (if you're getting married in a field, maybe not)?  does your caterer require commercial kitchen equipment (once again, in a field - the answer may be "yes", in a hotel banquet room - not so much). 
bUT ONCE YOU HAVE YOUR TABLES AND CHAIRS RENTED YOU GET TO DO THE FUN STUFF.  wHAT ARE YOU GOING TO PUT ON TOP OF IT?  lINENS, TABLE RUNNERS, CENTERPIECES, CANDLES, CANDLE HOLDERS, CANDLES AND MORE CANDLES, CHAIR COVERS, RIBBONS & BOWS.  tHE LIST GOES ON.  My personal favourite part - floral design.  If I could have it my way, every wedding would have fresh flowers cascading off every service, hanging from the ceiling and veining up the walls.  Ok, that might be over kill, but you get my point.  Your flowers and colours or theme go hand-in-hand.  Here are two of my favourites for the upcoming season! 

photo by: We are the Hoffmans, Columbia, SC, bridal bouquet: The Garden Cafe

photo by: Laura's Focus Photography