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Tips from the Pro’s: Get in the Groove

Finding the perfect wedding song is one of many big “to-do’s” before you exchange your “I Do’s!” And, it’s one of those seemingly simple tasks that can sometimes turn into a groove-shattering stressor of epic proportions! Luckily, today we have the team from Stanley House dishing their best advice for picking that all important tune – and with how many weddings they’ve hosted in the 9 years they’ve been in business, they’re expertise is undeniable!

{ Tricia & Blake // Alison & Shaun // Sarah & Simon }

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Tips From the Pros: How to Pull Off Mismatched Bridesmaids with Weddington Way

Today I am excited to share a new guest blog with you guys from Weddington Way. With their abundance of fashion genius, they’re giving all the details on how to pull off the new trend of mismatched bridesmaids without ending up with a bridal party that looks like a jumble! With tips and tricks to help you get the look for your wedding, read (and look!) on for lots of inspiration. Enjoy!

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Hot Picks: Our Top 3 Florals for Spring and Summer

Spring is finally here (or it will be as soon as it stops snowing here in Alberta!). Never the less, Easter is almost upon us and that means that spring and summer wedding season is also arriving. With nature finally waking up from it’s winter slumber, our thoughts are once more turning to flowers, and more specifically to the 3 flower trends for S/S 2013 we can’t help but love: the Protea, succulents and Lamb’s Ear!

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Tips from the Pros: Decoding Diamonds with Ritani

I had the pleasure of talking with Kevin Flaherty of Ritani, makers of fine diamond jewelry and engagement rings this week to get the scoop on decoding diamonds. In the following guest blog, Kevin shares his expertise on everything from Ritani’s ethical sourcing to trends for 2013 in the world of fine jewelry. Enjoy!

{ Masterwork Cushion Halo Triple Diamond Band Engagement Ring with Surprise Diamonds }

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Tips from the Pros: 5 Tips for A Fabulous Wedding

The following is a guest post from Maria, owner of Le Papillion Events. As a wedding and event design specialist, Maria has been a part of her fair share of weddings. Today she gives her 5 most valuable tips on how to make sure you’re day goes off without a hitch and looks fabulous!

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Tips from the Pros: Oscar Worthy Hairstyles with Kristan Serafino

I am overjoyed to announce our newest guest blogger, Kristan Serafino of SerafinoSays.com! Having styled hair for some of Hollywood’s most elite weddings, Kristan is a bridal and hairstyling guru, and today she’s dishing all her secrets on how to take red carpet glamor and transform it into rockin’ bridal style! Enjoy!

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Tips from the Pros: 7 Important Questions to Ask Your Wedding Planner

The following is a guest blog post by Rob Lowry, professional wedding planner and wedding planning expert. Enjoy!


Photo credit: The Wedding Planner; IMDb

You may want to plan your whole wedding yourself as you feel only you can make it truly unique to you and your partner. However, as this is such an emotionally charged and important event, you may feel you need the expert help of a wedding planner to bring your dream day to fruition.

If you are going to hand over the reins to someone, you want to know they’ll do the very best job possible. This is why it’s vital to get more than one quote from different wedding planners before hiring one. When you ask for a quote from each wedding planner, you should make a list of questions to ask them to aid your decision. Below are 7 of the most important questions you should ask them. Continue on to READ MORE >

Designer Spotlight: My Future Wedding Part 2

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One year ago I started working for Weddingstar, and before then I had never dreamt about my wedding. But after I was hired on, there were many times when I would come home and bore my boyfriend to death with all of the wedding gossip. Let’s put it this way… He doesn’t get nearly as excited about stationery and flower bouquets as I do.

But now he has no choice! You wanna know why?? BECAUSE HE POPPED THE QUESTION!

Yup, that’s right! On my 30th birthday, when I least expected it to happen (he had previously told me as I was teasing him about proposing, that “he can’t do it when I’m expecting it”, and that he “has to do it in his own special way”.) And he did. Continue on to READ MORE >

Tips from the Pros: What Every Groom Should Know About Buying A Diamond Ring

The following is a guest blog post by Ilaria Lanzoni, Director of Design at Hearts on Fire Jewelry. Enjoy!

A groom’s very first introduction to diamond jewelry may begin with a purchase of an engagement ring. If you’ve never given a diamond to a significant other, you may not have even the slightest clue about how to tell a $1,000 diamond engagement ring from a $10,000 ring. Acquiring some basic knowledge on diamonds can ease your apprehension about this major purchase. Continue on to READ MORE >

Tip from the Pros: Top Florals for Fall Weddings

The following is a Q+A with Bruno Duarte, Owner/Creative Director of Fresh Floral Creations.

He gives us a little insight into the popular floral choices for fall weddings, this year’s bouquet trends and tips on how to preserve your bouquet after the wedding. Enjoy!

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