dream in flowers

Dream in flowers...Dream of Preston Bailey. I fell in LOVE with Preston Bailey's over the top, artistry when I heard him speak at Brides on Bloor.

For more inspiration visit: www.prestonbailey.com

save the date

BUY DESIGN SPRING SOCIAL is Windfall's seventh annual dress up party!

On Saturday, April 10 at 8 pm, The Fermenting Cellar in Toronto's Distillery Historic District will be transformed into a dirty thirties fundraiser featuring a mess hall auction, croquet and badminton lawns and a swinging dance hall tent. Sip sidecars, sours and planters punch and parade across the big band stage in the boater pageant. Throw darts at the Beauty Balloon Buster game and sample brown-bagged bites from the country fare stands and bake sale.

Hosted by TV and fashion personality ADRIAN MAINELLA.

Tickets are $75 each or 6 for $375.

This is a fantastic event and the best excuse to get dressed up and have an amazingly fun time for a very worthy cause. Your ticket includes an open bar, hors d'oevres and a gift bag that usually runs at $100-$150 in value. Remember, this year's dress up theme is 1930's Post Depression (bright colours) Spring Social Garden Party.

Tickets and more info can be found on the website: http://buydesignforwindfall.ca/

Real Wedding: Polka Dot Manhattan Beach Wedding

martha stewart weddings

Eyelet detailing. what a cute idea for ring pillows and corsages for the little ones, not even mentioning the phenomenal cake below.

Who says you have to play the plain jane... Take a look at some more modern head dresses from the recent runways in Bridal Fashions

ab soooo lutely gorgeous

the blues.

FTC Canada's Blue & White Charity Gala. 03.07.2010.

Whether you've got the blues or there's another colour on your mind - The use of light can transform the atmosphere of a small party or large scale event.

Tight budget? Candles & small battery operated lights (like the ones placed under the vases below) are an inexpensive way to create an intimate, chic feel in any space.

FTC's warehouse turned cool-blue cocktail lounge.

gallery inspired design.

trendy dessert station. cheesecake lollipops.

FTC Canada, responds to the needs of children and their families, in Canada and around the world, by providing food, medicine, education and other essentials with Christian love, compassion and integrity.

Learn more about FTC @ ftccanada.ca

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event design = Blush Affairs

catering = Appetizingly Yours

a/v = Sound Sensation

photo credit = Carrie Mitton; Blush

DIY kimono-style napkin

Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to create a kimono-style napkin fold for your table setting. You can, of course, place just about anything in it. Perhaps a menu card, or place card, or even a second favor!

1. Place fabric wrap face-down. Fold the top side towards you and fold again to create a pleat.
2. Take one corner and fold towards the middle.

3. Repeat on other side to form the kimono collar.
4. Take the side closest to you and fold towards the kimono collar and make a pleat.

5. Turn the whole thing over.
6. Take one end and fold in.

7. Repeat on other side. You should have a neat rectangular shape now. Turn it over….
8. … voila!

much thanks to 100 Layer Cake for this step by step creation!

need a favour for your favours?

Ever get excited when you get to open something... why not give your guests a little excitement. Wrap it! Beautiful, creative, and yet easy to do it yourself wrapping ideas to make your guests feel as special as you do... do yourself a favour and check these out....

kiss me please... im stained!

Red, pink, plum, nude, sheer, matte, gloss, lacquer- when you start thinking about lipstick for your wedding day suddenly there are sooo many options! One product I'm loving right now is a lip stain, for lips that look like you've been eating summer strawberries or happily smooching your fiance. Not too dark, not too saturated, not too glossy, just a slightly-richer-than-your-natural-lip-color stain that soaks in and sticks around through kisses and smiles and sips of champagne! Take a look at some great current lip options below...

Wedding lipstains clockwise from top left:

Stila Lip and Cheek Stain in Pomegranate Crush from Beauty.com

NARS Lip Lacquer from Nordstrom.com

NARS Lip Duo Lip Gloss/Lip Stain from Nordstrom.com

LORAC Sheer Wash Travel Size Lip and Cheek Tint from Beauty.com

Laura Mercier Lip Stain from Nordstrom.com

Trish McEvoy 'Instant Pick-Me-Up' Lip Stain from Nordstrom.com

Jemma Kidd Make Up Lip and Cheek Tint from Beauty.com

haute prints

I absolutely adore patterns of any kind for your bridesmaids, floral, geometric or otherwise. They’re a fresh & fun alternative to solid colours.

Check out these posh patterns found on the red carpet.

Canadian girl Rachel McAdams did us proud in a billowing Elie Saab gown that looked like a watercolour painting come to life, and Maggie Gyllenhaal rocked a high-fashion abstract print by Dries Van Noten.

Attention Attention Please: May i introduce to you... The Groom

All too often the poor groom is overlooked when it comes to wedding planning, so today I have decided I will dedicate a whole post to awesome items for the groom to wear, gift or indulge in. The groom should feel like he and his taste are incorporated into the weddings at least partly as much as the brides. Below are some great groom geared gems I found!

Vintage Map cuff links by Dlk Designs, Swiss Watch cuff links by Crimson King,Pacman cuff links by Dedalo Bayleaf cuff links by Amieplante all found on Etsy

Head to Fritts Rosenow Bespoke Boutonnieres for something to really let your grooms personality shine

These great socks were found on Green Wedding shoes