November 2009

I'm not sure I could have shown the courageous attitude of bride-to-be Teanne Harris after she was left standing at the altar earlier this month.  There was only a few weeks till the big day when her fiancé broke the news to her that he no longer wished to go through with the wedding.  With no chance of recouping any of the costs, Teanne and her mother came up with a plan to salvage the day and in a spirit of incredible generosity opened the reception party to the residents of a nearby nursing home. 

Hundreds of elderly patients were treated to a Hallowe'en themed party, enjoying the buffet, music and dancing that had been planned for after the ceremony.  The catering company was asked to change the menu slightly to more suitable options for senior citizens, and the bridal bouquet was placed in the home's chapel.

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Regardless of what stereotype of Paris Hilton you feel might be most accurate, there is no denying that she has a flair for business.  Although arguably one of the wealthiest heiresses in the world Paris has never been one to shy away from any opportunity to make her own money independently.  Her new venture?  Affordable, fashionable shoes for brides.   Her collection offers the modern bride a selection of stylish and unusual designs that will complement trend setting and traditional gowns alike.  In a clever branding ploy she has also created the shoes with a distinctive pretty pink sole, adding a flash of color to your bridal footwear.  Made to a high standard, the shoes are crafted from satin and available in gold, white or ivory colors.

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Many couples choose not to invite children to their wedding for a variety of reasons: the venue is too small, the ceremony will be too boring and there’s always the risk of a baby revolution. However, gone are the days when children had to sit at the back of the church in a mini stuffy suit and sing hymns with everyone else, before dragging their feet to the reception for a three course meal consisting of stuffed avocado, beef wellington and tiramisu. (Not exactly a dream meal for an 8 year old.)

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While there's nothing wrong with a classic wedding, some couples prefer a quieter, more personal experience for their union. But just because two people decide to elope doesn't mean they need to forgo romance and the right amount of ceremony. There's definitely a right way to elope. Here are a few tips to make the real-life version of running away together a positive, memorable adventure.

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Global warming, climate change, greenhouse gases... We can't escape the message that we need to take care of our environment. There are many ways to do this: saving electricity, cutting down on water usage or walking where possible. For many people this is an integral part of their daily lives. So why should it stop once it's time to say those vows? Is there a way to be eco-friendly, and stylish, whilst walking down the aisle?

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With Fall firmly upon us, it’s getting pretty chilly as the dark nights draw in. To add some warmth to your wedding, why not have a gorgeous fall theme? With a color palette of browns, reds and golds with plenty of leaf motifs to highlight the fallen leaves all around. The ideal way to bring a warm, cosy feel to a fall wedding.

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Since we have been talking about DIY weddings this week, I thought I would touch upon one of my favorite creative materials to make your mark on your wedding.

Ribbons are so versatile and of course they come in a bazillion different colors and widths to get your perfect match. They can be used for so many different purposes- lace them up the back of your dress to create a corseted effect or create a sash around the waist. With a strapless dress, try adding ribbon straps. They don’t need to be supportive as a strapless dress is designed to be supportive enough so you can create any look you like- cross straps, halterneck or pretty bows tied at the shoulder.

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