Real Wedding. Era Mae & Brandon.

On September 3rd, 2010 - Low Level Flight drummer, Brandon Merenick married the brilliant and beautiful Era Mae Ferron.

Their elegant blue affair featured every shade from sky to navy and was accented by the bride's favourite flower, babies breath.

Immersed in family heritage and rhythm this day was a celebration like none other. Highlights of the evening include; Grammy's desserts, Jamaican rum cake & traditional Filipino treats. The bride had every detail covered, including blue slippers for her bridesmaids so they could dance the night away.

Enjoy a glimpse into the wedding celebration of Brandon & Era Mae.

Photography Credit: Bravo Photographers

Site Visit Toronto - Fall in love with Graydon Hall Manor

One could fall in love with Graydon Hall Manor – the mansion, the grounds, the terrace, the water fountain. In a matter of minutes this mansion will take your breathe away.

As you step through the doors, you can feel the warmth and initimacy that this venue offers. The chapel has an overlooking balcony and is so beautiful. It is a perfect romantic setting for a candlelit ceremony.

It is no wonder that Graydon Hall has been consistently ranked in the top 100 venues in Canada. www.graydonhall.com

Chef Arpi Magyar holds the distinction of one of Toronto’s well-respected chefs. From executive chef of Pronto, Oliver’s and Auberge du Pommier, to chef and owner of Splendido and Cucina, chef Magyar will undoubtedly exceed your expectations.

Chef Magyar will custom create each plate for every event. For your consideration, Salad – smoked duck breast on a watermelon & watercress salad, drizzled with a honey champagne vinaigrette; Starter – goat cheese baked in crisp pastry with cracked papper & pistachios, paired with a warm pepper salad; Main – soya seared salmon with pastini, celery & leek, in a shellfish broth; Sweet Endings – baked pear with creme anglaise & black currant sorbet.

Graydon Hall will captivate you and promise many memories of a perfect wedding day.

FROM ‘OLD MARRIED COUPLE’ TO ‘MAKING OUT LIKE TEENAGERS’: A QUICK FIX FOR A FLAT RELATIONSHIP

Check out a new post from the lovely Sarah Jenks, The Breathtaking Bride:

I spend a wonderful part of my business working with women who are engaged to be married, and interestingly enough most of the women I work with are not super happy in their relationships. Being in a mediocre relationship can be a huge contributor to overeating because when something in your life is out of balance, your eating can get out of balance.

Most women believe that their relationship will magically improve when they lose weight so they put all of their energy towards dieting, but the reality is that if your relationship is just “ho-hum”, causing general apathy, distance and sometimes depression, you are never going to lose weight. So it is incredibly important to make spicing up your relationship a PRIORITY to achieve successful, lasting weight loss. To start things off with a bang this February, I am going to give you the scenario for a super steamy Valentine’s Day date, even if things usually feel flat. The goal is to go from feeling like an old married couple, to like two teenagers, madly in love.

So here’s what you need to do…

If you live with your boyfriend or hubby, when you go on dates (if you go on dates at all) you probably get ready together then go out. To spice things up, I want you to MEET your man at your destination, not go WITH him.

Get dressed when your man isn’t home, either before he gets home from work, or create sometime by suggesting he grab a drink with his buddies. If he sees the process of going from “Everyday Jane” to “Lady of the Night” the transformation isn’t nearly as shocking. And honestly, him watching you put on your pantie hose is a total buzz kill.

Tell him you are going to meet him at the restaurant or bar, or whatever your destination. Make sure he doesn’t see you all dolled-up before your date starts. Show up to your destination a few minutes behind your man and before you walk into the room, think about your sexiest attribute, stand up straight and strut into the room like you’re the hottest thing since sliced bread. Lock eyes with your man and calmly walk over, and give him the kind of kiss you gave him on your fifth date (comfortable but passionate-non of this grandma pecking crap).

I guarantee that your man is going to FLIP and more importantly YOU are going to feel a total rush of confidence, beauty and power. Hone that power all night long and find other ways to get that same thrill in the weeks to come.

~Sarah

Originally posted on Your Bella Life