Shopping with Melissa
OCT 11Hope you all had a fantastic weekend! You’ll be happy to hear that I’ve got plenty of new images of me creating my ‘save the date’ cards, which will be posted early next week. Hopefully some of you will get some inspiration to create your own! In the meantime, I’d like to show you some [...]read more
For the Men!
OCT 08How super duper cute are these little things? Well, maybe you should keep out the “cute” part when showing them to your significant others. Instead, let them know that this is the one thing they can make their own :] Loving these one-of-a-kind boutonnieres by Fritts Rosenow. {images: Fritts Rosenow}read more
A Personal Update
SEP 30Boy, has a lot happened these past few weeks! I have been aching to tell you more (well for those who care!). First of all, I want to thank all of you who gave me their suggestions/opinion about my decor post. You have no idea how much I loved reading your comments and truly considered [...]read more
Wedding Guest Book Boxes
SEP 13I came across these cute compact boxes filled with designed cards which are a unique spin to the traditional guest book. They can also be used for keeping track of those pesky RSVPs and even for bridal showers. I literally was scrolling through the porfolio trying to choose my favorite prints, but ended up liking [...]read more
A Personal Update – I need your advice!
SEP 02Colors colors colors. So this is what I’ve been thinking about these past couple weeks. Actually, this has been ongoing for the past couple months! My bridesmaid Manda and I visited our venue today along with some trusty paint swatches. Why? Well, the venue’s chairs make their own strong statement and we aren’t allowed to [...]read more
Chic Gâteaux
AUG 31Yum! Nothing beats getting served a piece of a moist, flavourful cake after a hearty meal. Here are some of my inspirations as I prepare for the oh-so-important cake purchase. On the request list: white, chic, modern and tasty! {images (from top left – clockwise): one – two – three – four}read more
Hello!Lucky Launches New Products
AUG 22{new york skyline collection} Hello!Lucky is now providing personalized place cards, thank you cards, menus and detail cards for brides to match their respective save the dates and invitations. The collections are available in digital and letterpress. Helpful for brides who don’t have time to do it all themselves! {images: Hello!Lucky}read more
Back!
AUG 22Oh how I’ve missed updating! Toronto was amazing. It was my second time, but I truly enjoyed trekking around downtown this time even though it was tiring at times! The wedding I attended was beautiful – green and orange colors with butterfly details. The bride looked amazing, wearing a champagne colored silk gown with a [...]read more
Homemade Wedding Favours: Honey Jars
AUG 17Have your guests buzzing about what a sweet couple you make! Materials - Ribbon of your choice - Mason jars of any size - Honey to fill each jar - Personalized Wedding Labels – wedding favour labels Tip: You can go to a famers market and purchase honey already in Mason jars without labels. Then [...]read more
A Personal Update
AUG 13I just got back from a day trip to Calgary after searching for a wedding gown. After trying on numerous dresses already, I knew exactly what I wanted and hoped that I could say “YES, this is the one!” I headed over to S2 Bridal and found two that I really really liked. Actually I [...]read more
Homemade Wedding Favours: Cappuccino Mugs
AUG 03Show your guest what a cute couple-ccino you are. Materials- One coffee mug for each guest - ½ cup of coffee beans for each mug - One biscotti for each mug - Ribbon of your choice - Couple-ccino Stickers/Labels – Personalized Wedding Labels - Single hole punch Tip: Wrap your biscotti and coffee beans in [...]read more
A Personal Update
JUL 29It’s been a while since I’ve updated on my planning situation! Here goes.. I’ve been engaged for almost 1 year now. I vowed that I would have everything all planned out in advance, but for some reason I’m finding myself behind the ball on just about everything. The venue could be changing possibly, due to [...]read more
Craft Ideas: Starfish Favour/Dessert Dish
JUL 20Create a decorative starfish plate filled with seashell chocolates to add a whimsical ambiance to any nautical wedding. Materials for each Starfish Favour: • * 1 small blue starfish plate (Item # 7077) • 1 white square 8 inch dinner plate • 6 felt circles in various sizes • * 17 inches of ¼” personalized [...]read more
Invitation Fit for the Comic Lover
JUL 06My fiance will LOVE this invitation that I found on Martha Stewart Weddings. This comic-style wedding invitation was created by the groom, illustrating a story about how the couple met and what guests should expect at the wedding. The perforated reply card is a unexpected and unique touch! {image: Martha Stewart Weddings}read more
I've Died & Gone to Heaven
JUN 29…my title – a bit dramatic, I know. But that’s how I felt when I saw these slick invitations for a concert that is held in honor of the 11th anniversary of the capital of Kazakhstan. Sure, black is a bit harsh if this was for a wedding, but surely the design can translate into [...]read more
Tapes of the Rainbow
JUN 28Loving these colorful japanese washi paper tape.. {images from happytape}read more
Honeymoon Swimwear!
JUN 21This will be my first post on swimwear! The last time I wore a swimsuit was in high school. I remember wearing an ill-fitting black one-piece with cups 2 sizes too large which filled up with water everytime I dove under water. Haha those were the days. Well, swimwear fashion has come a long way [...]read more
mr & mrs
JUN 18Loving the chic look of these stainless steel mr and mrs bookmarks.. {image: pink tank ltd}read more
Ultra Chic Groom
JUN 03I love it when a groom can pull off a laid back style and still make it look chic. Check out these males and their casual diggs! {first & third: destination weddings scans, two & four: brides.com}read more
A Personal Update
MAY 26It’s been a very busy busy week which explains my few posts. Other commitments…appointments…did I mention I’m getting engagement photos done Thursday and then meeting a DJ friday? Weddings really do take up a lot of time! Anyways, last time I went wedding gown shopping I went with my bridesmaid Ashley and had an absolute [...]read more
A Very Green Wedding…Invite :)
MAY 25Loving the ‘Andrea’ invitation suite from sub-studio. It brings me back to the days when I’d lay on the grass watching the clouds roll by… {image: sub-studio}read more
Beauty Blue Sparrow's Egg Invitations
MAY 21I simply adore the color and simplicity of these letterpress invitations by Pancake & Franks. These luxurious card sets are 100% recycled which makes them even more appealing. Be sure to check out their newest wedding designs on their site, as they’ll provide you with boundless inspiration. {image: Pancake & Franks}read more
Adorable Misprints
MAY 14I love these whimsical tags & flowers by Linda & Harriett that were reconstructed by hand from letterpress misprints. For the tags, I think it would be fantastic to use them as a seating chart by putting a guests name on each one.read more
Summer Set
MAY 07Another summer invitation set courtesy Edmonton designer Pink Polka Design.read more
A Personal Update
MAY 06I wonder if anyone actually reads my personal updates..but it’s a great way for me to vent about what’s going on. Maybe it will best explain why I’ve been so busy! First and foremost…I went dress shopping! My bridesmaid Ashley and I went to Bridal Debut and Pure Bridal which was quite the experience. I [...]read more
Photo Thursday
APR 23I just realized I missed last week’s photo thursday…horrible! Life has been so busy lately. Dress shopping, meeting with florists, starting a new job..it’s funny how everything always happens at once! But it’s fun so it’s worth it. …in front of Romania’s Parliament Palace. {image: daylife for reuters}read more
Lovely Lime
APR 21I love the refreshing look of lime in this pom pom favor by broadway paper.read more
Pretty Packaging
APR 13For me, it’s all about the packaging…pretty wrapping paper from Snow & Graham based out of Chicago. Their products are carried in many boutiques across Canada & the US.read more
