DIY Project: Tissue Paper Tassels
MAY 29I’ve had an obsession with garlands of tissue paper tassels for quite a while now. I got a chance to create one when I was creating the decor for my blue, gold & white baby shower (surprise if you didn’t know yet, I’m expecting!). While there are so many tutorials out there, the method I [...]read more
DIY Project: Gold Spray Painted Mason Jars
MAY 22It’s so simple to create a gold (or any color) vintage-ish vase that can hold fresh cut flowers for your tables. I always have mason jars laying around and thought it would be a sweet way to make them more modern by spray painting them in a metallic gold. Aren’t they pretty? My husband Jason [...]read more
Latest Obsession: Washi Tape
MAY 17I’m still obsessed with washi tape and love using it! In addition to coming in loads of colors, sizes and patterns, I love the fact that it can be removed quite easily so if you’re looking to change it up often or don’t want a permanent change, this is your best friend. 1. 2. 3. [...]read more
Find: A Vintage Poster
MAY 10When I was looking for prints for my baby nursery, there were just SO many options. But when I came across the vintage inspired prints with a modern twist over at A Vintage Poster, I knew they were the one! Here is a picture of the 8×10 prints which we were able to color coordinate [...]read more
DIY Wedding at the Chicago Chophouse in Calgary
MAY 09Today’s wedding captured by HAZYblur Creative wasn’t at all about tradition. No first dance, not many speeches, no head table or a wedding cake. But it didn’t matter because the bride and groom wanted the night to feel more like a “really cool party, where two people got married”. And you can totally tell it was [...]read more
A Starry Alternative to Drink Tickets
MAR 18Remember my dilemma about open bar? After long discussions with family members, we settled on using drink tickets/tokens. But I wasn’t satisfied using just raffle tickets. So I DIY-ed my own. I bought star shaped wooden chips from Michael’s for under $5 per pack of 130. For my wedding with 80 guests, I bought 2 packs. I [...]read more
Textured Invites by OOXX with Engagement by Jose Villa
MAR 07From James: A little bit of a background story, my fiance Diana of Diana Marie Photography is a film photographer out of Laguna Beach, California. We met online on Twitter when I followed her and complimented her on a feature she had on a wedding blog. I was instantly drawn to her talent. She didnt [...]read more
Glitz Emerald Photoshoot
MAR 06It seems as though winter is heading out the door, but somehow it keeps creeping in for that last rush! We’re at the cusp of switching over to our spring publication schedule, so for its last hurrah, I’m sharing a beautiful wedding photoshoot in white & silver, combined with emerald – this year’s Pantone Color [...]read more
DIY Mini Bunting Banners
FEB 18For my last post, I showed you how I made my bunting table numbers. It doesn’t stop there! I am making a bunch of mini bunting banners as a cake topper, as a “Cards” sign, and just extras to hang around as decor. I printed off extra flags from The Pretty Blog and stuck on some [...]read more
Beautiful One-Year Anniversary
JAN 29To celebrate their one-year wedding anniversary, today’s couple put their dress and suit back on to share an intimate wedding photoshoot in their backyard including gorgeous vintage-inspired florals and a beautiful pink ribbon cake. What a way to celebrate and remember the day! Photography: Alea Lovely Concept and Styling: The Bridal Tree Dress: Ivy and [...]read more
Bird Themed Wed Photoshoot in Aqua, Brown & Green
JAN 11A simple way to modernize any wedding is to use vibrant colors. In today’s photoshoot you’ll notice that the bird cage is painted in a beautiful aqua color and paired with a bright chartreuse (otherwise called green), yet grounded by tones of brown. It’s a modern spin to a very organic, naturalistic feeling photoshoot. The [...]read more
Bespoke Headpieces from Sweden
JAN 03Orjan Jakobsson sent over some images from his bespoke bridal hairpiece collection and I thought I would share them with you. He is based out of Sweden and we can’t help but love the range of designs from soft, delicate pieces to modern, orgami-inspired creations.read more
Holiday Inspired Wedding Photoshoot in Silver & Red
DEC 21Before I sign off for the next week to enjoy some much needed R&R over the Christmas holidays (don’t worry, we’ll share my top 5 week just before the New Year), I’m sharing a fitting photoshoot that celebrates all that’s pretty for the holidays. Meaghan of Weddings Tied With Lace: Planning and Design joins photographer Jesse [...]read more
Sweet Vintage Wed Photoshoot in Gold & Pink
NOV 28Amy of Head Over Heels Wedding & Event Planning shares a wedding photoshoot with sweet, personal touches that honour her beloved grandparents. She created a whimsical, vintage wedding with a palette of pink, purple and gold. I’ve kind of developed a new-found love for gold recently, so it’s great to see how it can come [...]read more
First step towards a DIY Wedding
NOV 26It’s official. Crafting begins. NOW. I was in Ikea the other day and I bought 12 silver lanterns for under $60. My goal is to scatter a few real peach-coloured rose petals around the lantern and set up a cute table number for a simple centrepiece. At $4 a lantern and $5 for a small [...]read more
Romantic Vintage Inspired Photoshoot
NOV 22We all need some more pretty for the week right? Anna Jones Photography teamed up with Charmed Events and some additional amazing Ottawa vendors to create a soft, romantic wedding photoshoot with lots of lovely details. I adore the the ever gorgeous cake, beautiful florals and vintage-inspired stationery. Happy Thursday everyone. From Anna of Anna [...]read more
Happy Halloween!
OCT 31This is our first Halloween in our new home and we’re oddly excited about it. We’ve loaded on LOADS of candy and even have some decorations up and ready for our spooky guests. But Halloween doesn’t have to always be scary and filled with black & orange. Here are some ideas of silver and white, [...]read more
Styled Victoria Engagement from Nicole Jensen Photography
OCT 30Today’s engagement looks like it was pulled out of an editorial from a fashion mag. Serious! Captured by Nicole and Meg of Nicole Jensen Photography Ltd., Nathaniel and Allison chose to hang out in some of their favorite places with their 6 month old Bernese Mountain Dog called Moose in their beautiful home city of [...]read more
Love: Modern Typography String Backdrop
OCT 26Happy Friday! When I came across this ridiculously awesome wall art in Behance, I contacted Chase Kettl to learn more because I knew I just had to share it with you. Any typography or modern art lover will enjoy this wall display which Chase created as the backdrop for her sweetheart table. Free-standing, the backdrop [...]read more
Board Inspiration: Pretty in Pink
SEP 21I saw this board over at Krista’s blog and asked if she’d share it with us. She was in a light pink kind of mood which is apparently very rare! I’m a sucker for soft pink so naturally I love it. If you’re looking for loads of pink wedding inspiration, be sure to check out [...]read more
DIY Project: Tin Can Luminaries
SEP 18Happy Tuesday! I’m excited to welcome Love by Lynzie and Richelle Hunter who’ve teamed up to grace us with some fabulous DIY projects. Here’s the first..you’ll love it! The budget friendly luminaries can be used as votives, table numbers or signs and add a little sparkle to your table scapes and walkways. You’ll need tin [...]read more
A Closer Look: Pewter & Ivory Details
SEP 14Did you love yesterday’s chic wedding? Well, here’s your chance to have a closer look at all the oh-so-pretty details by getwed Event Planning. Photos are by Edmonton photographer JDS Photography. I’ve been dying to see a wedding in pewter, so I hope this palette combination with ivory may inspire you for your own weddings. [...]read more
Decor Obsession: Bunting
SEP 03I’m obsessed with bunting. For my engagement shoot, I chose to make a bunting banner that I saw off of Pinterest. Image courtesy of Te Amo Photography. My plan is to make bunting banners (with the help of my MOH or fiancé!) and drape them all over the backs of chairs at the ceremony. Image [...]read more
Giveaway / Share The Love: Lila Frances Custom Hanger
AUG 16It’s that time again! You’ve probably all seen custom wedding hangers on Wedding Obsession and other blogs before. I’m happy to say, this month’s giveaway is from Lila Frances. Owner, Anna Hartshorn wasthe pioneer of the custom wedding hanger trend! She works incredibly hard to maintain quality and design and enjoys adding new styles and items [...]read more
Sweet Outdoor Love Session from Angela Cheung Photography
AUG 15Today’s feature is a super sweet Calgary engagement with an absolutely adorable couple thanks to Angela Cheung Photography. How They Met (from Angela’s perspective): Danielle was meeting a fellow co-worker at a bar for an improptu date one evening. As she waited for him to arrive – she received a text saying that he had [...]read more
Charming DIY Wedding in Ottawa from Heart Visuals
AUG 14Today’s wedding is a total DIY labour of love. With a limited budget,Katriina and Jonathan were helped by family and friends to carry out their dream wedding. Complete with bocce ball for guests, cute soda refreshments and pretty DIY details, this wedding will undoubtedly inspire you. It’s utterly charming. Captured by Teppo Haapoja of Heart [...]read more
Share The Love Recap
AUG 13For months now I’ve enjoyed coordinating Share The Love features for you (and don’t worry, there’s lots more to come). I thought it was time for a recap, both to thank our awesome participants and share with you the items I received from them to use for our June 1 2013 wedding. February: Oh Dier William [...]read more
Glam Persian Wedding in Mexico from Chris+Lynn Photographers
AUG 10We’re going to end this fantastic week with an ultra glam Persian wedding held in the beautiful Riviera Maya. I always appreciate weddings with traditional ethnic ceremonies, and the pink and sparkle in this one just makes it that much better. Sepideh and Pooyan met through mutual friends, immediately liking each other from the first [...]read more
Eco-chic Air Plant Florals by Ooh la la Designs
AUG 09Remember one of my latest obsessions? I got a lot of feedback from you all, telling me you loved air plants too. So you’ll probably be thrilled to hear that today’s photoshoot involves air plants and all things pretty. The innovative floral designs are all thanks to Kelly, the creative behind Ooh la la Design, [...]read more
Comments About Your Engagement Ring that Make You Say WTF?
AUG 06What is the rudest comment you’ve gotten so far about your engagement ring? Here are some of the ones I’ve heard: “Oh good, it’s not that big!” Um, what? “Your sister’s is bigger, right?” Double-what?! These comments are from two different people. Why do women focus so much on the size, shape, and style of [...]read more
