{ Old World Meets New World: Marrakesh }

As we have seen in the last few years, the damask pattern ruled and brought us the classic and Victorian look.  It was not only elegant but it also brought back vintage style.

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As we look forward into 2012, you will see that vintage begins to fade away while a new trend in patterns emerge - Marrakesh.  This pattern not only screams exotic but it encompasses tradition at the same time. 

Infused with a modern twist, you can incorporate this pattern in any room of your house by using bold colours (i.e. wall paper, throw pillows, etc.). 

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It can also be incorporated into your wedding (i.e. table linens, wedding invitations, etc.).

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Will you be incorporating the marrakesh pattern into your wedding?

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{ Choosing the Right Photographer }

For a wedding photographer, the goal is to capture all the important moments in the biggest day of your life.  From the first kiss as a married couple, to the wedding cake itself, it is important to record the day as accurately as possible.  Which is why choosing the right photographer is important.  

Before deciding on anything, you must first determine the style of photography you would like for your wedding - Photojournalistic, Posed/Traditional or Candid Styles or a combination of all three.  Photojournalistic style of photography is similar to the candid style, where images are captured spontaneously, but it also tells a story through its images.  You see a lot of this style in magazines.  Posed/Traditional style provides a more classic and posed style of images.  Finally, the candid style of photography are images captured spontaneously to emphasize moments and emotion. 

Once you have decided on the style, then researching the right photographer is essential – whether it be from word of mouth or simply by conducting your own searches.  Look at their portfolio and all their previous work, as well as ensure that it is the photographer’s actual work and not a mass-produced promotional package.  Is it the style you want?  Also look at the packages they offer.  Do you want printouts or albums or just a collection of the pictures on a CD?  Is the price within your budget?  How many hours will they be at your wedding? These are all important questions to ask before choosing the right photographer for you.  

Each photographer’s style is also different from one another and so it is prudent that you meet with them first to discuss your vision as well as determine whether or not they are a “good fit”.  Before you meet with them, however, it is recommended that you have a photo wish list prepared.  That is, what poses would you like, where would you like the photos taken and with whom.  

Deciding on which vendors to choose from for your wedding can be overwhelming and I hope I’ve simplified things for you on choosing the right photographer.

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{ A Milestone Birthday }

My mom celebrated her 70th birthday recently and being the planner that I am, I decided to throw her a big party.  It was held at Kally's Restaurant & Banquet Hall in Scarborough and the theme was "Dancing With the Stars" as my mom and her friends love the show as well as dancing ballroom.  I incorporated blue and white as the main colours throughout.

I created a seating chart and put it in a picture frame as well as create blue pompoms to decorate the table.  For favours, I bought individual chocolates and wrapped them in blue paper.

I made tri-fold menu and table cards and used a disco ball as the centrepiece for each table.

Here is a picture of my lovely mom.  She looks fabulous for 70 years old and I hope to look that youthful when I get to that age.

Happy Birthday Mom!!

{ Oh Baby! }

On Saturday, I planned a baby shower for a very good friend of mine.  It was a pink and blue themed shower as the couple did not know the gender of the baby.  We used DIY pompoms and baby clothes line as the decor throughout the room.  The baby clothes line also served as a guest book.  Each guest wrote down their well wishes on the baby clothes and would then use a clothespin to hang it on the line.

We also put together a small candy buffet which served as favours.  We used small chinese containers for the guests to put the candies in.

And here I am with the mother-to-be.  She looks radiant!  Can't wait to meet the little one.  

Congratulations to Lyn and Sam!!