Latest Obsession: Wedding Dress Portraits
MAY 23I’m in love with painted portraits of wedding gowns by Diane Bronstein which you can cherish as artwork in your home for years to come. All it takes is a photo of the bride either at the wedding or at a fitting. It’s a great gift idea for the bride or a great way for the [...]read more
Preview: Lea-Ann Belter Bridal 2013 Gowns
JAN 08If you remember, I had the pleasure of meeting Lea-Ann Belter during my visit to Toronto last year. Well, she recently moved into a new space and lucky for us, they’ve sent over a preview of her 2013 collection. THe gowns are always sophisticated, classic and feminine. I couldn’t share all the gowns at once, [...]read more
Introducing Anais Anette | New Canadian Bridal Line
DEC 03Excited to share that there’s a new Canadian bridal gown line, Anais Anette. The ladies recently sent over some shots from their debut collection and I must say it’s quite impressive. My favorites are the textured, feminine details on the gowns and the gorgeous lace covered heels. At the moment, the only location where the [...]read more
Ethereal Montreal Wed Photoshoot from Emilie Iggiotti
NOV 23I can’t think of a better way to end an amazing wedding than with a dream-worthy inspiration shoot courtesy of Emilie Iggiotti Photography (one of our lovely featured love list members!). I love the ethereal feel of the overall shoot which is whimsically care-free. And I adore the juxtaposition of a sweet, angelic look next [...]read more
The Southern Suite: Organic Wed Photoshoot in Manitoba
NOV 15I’m excited to share with you today a beautiful photoshoot courtesy of a group of talented vendors from Southern Manitoba, collectively known as the “Southern Suite”. It’s organic goodness at it’s best, filled with boho details, natural arrangements and wood-grained stationery. Some of the ‘ingredients’ used in the bouquet (apples, berries & succulents) should inspire [...]read more
Vera Wang Fall 2013
OCT 23The 2013 Fall Collection by Vera Wang is all about lace and volume. Love!read more
Trust Your Gut When You Say Yes to the Dress!
JUL 23I went wedding dress shopping last weekend without the intention of ever buying a dress. I was probably every consultant’s worst nightmare. But guess what? I bought one. I never expected it to become a battle between what I think I wanted and what I really want. I started off at Bryan’s Bride, which has [...]read more
New Sponsor: Stevara Distribution (Maggie Sottero)
JUL 06Before we jump into Friday’s inspiration shoot, I want to welcome to our newest sponsor, Stevara Distribution. Stevara Distribution is proud to be the exclusive Canadian distributor of MAGGIE SOTTERO®, one of the most recognized and sought after bridal gown manufacturers in the world. We welcome you to experience the magic… I actually enjoyed a [...]read more
Introducing: Sareh Nouri Bridal Gowns
JUL 04I’ve been waiting to share a new bridal collection which showed up in my inbox last week. Gorgeous gowns by Sareh Nouri who revealed her first collection of bridal gowns in 2011. The gowns are undeniably luxurious and today’s NYC photoshoot’s got me thinking about Carrie Bradshaw. Influenced by her experience working in high-end bridal [...]read more
New Vera Wang for David’s Bridal – Fall 2012
JUN 29Check out the latest collection for David’s Bridal by Vera Wang. I am in LOVE with the first and fourth gowns. Who said you couldn’t wear a Vera and not go bankrupt while doing so? “Every bride deserves to have great design. Every gown I create reflects that respect for women and how much design [...]read more
Monique Lhuillier Spring 2013
JUN 25I’ve been meaning to share with you Monique Lhuillier‘s 2013 spring collection because it’s honestly one of my absolute favorites of all time. The dresses are feminine, classic and have a modern simplicity to them.read more
The Wedding Dress Conundrum
JUN 04Last time, I told you how I’m delaying wedding planning for fear of being a bridezilla. Finding my wedding dress is no different… I think for some brides, going out and picking the dress is at the top of their list. I like pretty things. I’ve also already admitted here that when I’m at home [...]read more
Vera Wang Spring 2013 – Red!
APR 19Vera, Vera, Vera! Oh she’s done it again, surprising us with yet another unexpected collection for Spring 2013. I thought she might pull back from the height of her famed black dresses of 2012, but she’s opted for the romance of red in various shades, along with some deep purple gowns that ground the entire [...]read more
On the Red Carpet: Oscars 2012
FEB 26So…did you watch the Oscars? I can guarantee that you’ll hear this question several times over the course of your Monday morning, so here’s your little fashion cheat-sheet about what went on last night in terms of fashion. Every year I only watch the red carpet. And sometimes I’ll stick around for the opening monologue. [...]read more
On the Runway: Elie Saab 2012 Spring Couture
FEB 22I’ve always been a big fan of Elle Saab so it’s no surprise that I love his spring 2012 couture collection. Don’t you? // images: style.com & zimbioread more
Partnered Post: Black Details by Vera Wang for David’s Bridal
FEB 16Before we jump into the inspiration for the day, here’s a look at a lovely trend by our partner, David’s Bridal. We all know how much I love love love Vera Wang’s line at David’s Bridal. If you remember my post about her designer line, black was definitely front and center. But if you look [...]read more
On the Runway: Dior Spring 2012 Couture
FEB 13I’ve always had a fascination with the 1950′s era. I guess you could say that I’m a mid-century baby at heart, both in interior design and in fashion. Here’s a look at some of my favorites from the Dior Spring 2012 Couture line which has hints of the 50′s in full on glamour. Total wedding [...]read more
BHLDN’s New Spring Collection
FEB 09I was so excited when BHLDN‘s new spring line hit my inbox. They never disappoint. First, let’s share what I feel is the showstopper. The rest of the collection seems to be influenced by different eras. I’m partial to the slim silhouettes of the ’20s and ’30s and there are also some fun short retro inspired dresses. [...]read more
Weekly Wrap-Up + Gown Inspiration
JAN 13Happy Friday :) I must admit that weekend business trip for Wedding Obsession caused me to pass on last week’s Friday wrap-up post. Did you miss any posts? Well, today’s wrap-up will therefore be twice as long, compiling inspiration from the past 2 weeks to tie you over the weekend. I definitely have more photos [...]read more
Lea-Ann Belter 2012 Collection
DEC 28Lucky you! I was going to wait until the new year to share some of the 2012 collection by Canadian designer Lea-Ann Belter, but I just couldn’t wait. So here’s a peek at some of the gowns. I love love love this collection. The lace details are definitely a favorite of mine and I’ve been [...]read more
Vera Wang for David’s Bridal – 2012
NOV 21I love when I receive pretty images in my inbox and share them with you. Here’s an exclusive sneak peek at the 2012 collection by Vera Wang for David’s Bridal. And fabulous news for brides-to-be in Edmonton, I recently saw a sign yelling “Future David’s Bridal” over in South Edmonton Common. Eek! Let’s hope it’s [...]read more
Bridal Market Fall 2012 – Trends
NOV 07It’s that time of year again, to share my trends for the Fall 2012 collections that debuted last month at the New York Bridal Market. This year I found the collections rather inspiring and absolutely loved when designers pushed the envelope in their designs. Here are a couple trends that you can get some inspiration [...]read more
Jenny Packham 2012 Fall – Vintage Chic
NOV 04One more view of a collection before I share my annual trends post on Monday. Another designer on my to-check list? Jenny Packham. Out of all the wedding gown designers, Jenny stands out in my mind as the only designer who has a signature style. Remember Kate Middleton’s pink/gold skimming dress that she wore to [...]read more
Carolina Herrera Fall 2012 Collection
OCT 28Carolina Herrera‘s fall collection has to be one of my favorite collections thus far at the 2012 NYC Bridal Market. The gowns are overall elegant and refined with just the right mix of vintage and modern. My favorite is the top tow. I absolutely adore the texture and subtle pattern of the gown on the [...]read more
