Ben and Vianne

Now Bride's know the importance of having a complete trial run to "test drive' their wedding day look. When I get together with a bride before the wedding, we try makeup applications, colors, and 2 or 3 hairstyles. I encourage brides to book this in conjunction with engagement photos. If they do, I will change the bridal look to keep it a secret

I had the pleasure of working with Vianne and Ben a few weeks ago. We established Vianne's bridal look, documented with images, then changed it for her engagement photo session with Michael Wachniak. Amazing shots!

And, I have arranged their honeymoon to Tahiti, Moorea and Bora Bora! What a way to start a new like together!

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Attention All Brides!

Planning your wedding? Then come to the annual spring wedding show at the new Vancouver Trade and Convention Center, this Sunday April 10th, 2010 from 10 am to 5 pm. I will be there talking about destination weddings and honeymoons so be sure to pop by.

For more details, search http://www.vancouverweddingshow.ca/.

Congrats to the happy couple Heather and Braden and little Ethan! Heather and Braden were at the Wedding show at the Bayshore in January. They entered their names, kept their fingers crossed and it worked! They are on their way to a relaxing holiday to Dreams Riviera Cancun in Mexico, including airfare and transfers. With this cool weather in Vancouver now, time in the sun, a cool dip in the pool, and a sip of cold beer sounds about right!

And not only that, they are getting married in this resort in December. I am their destination wedding planner, and have arranged the details for the the wedding with all their family and friends.

You are a deserving couple - have fun!

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Looking for that perfect beach wedding gown?

Looking for that perfect dress for the beach Wedding? Maybe these tips will help.

Lightweight You’ll be wearing this gown for many hours on what will likely be an active day full of dancing and photo-shoot adventures, so you don’t want heavy fabrics or styles.
Packable Since your gown will be traveling many miles with you, you want a fabric that won’t wrinkle easily and a dress that will fit into a reasonably sized garment bag.
Sleek While some destination brides still want the fairy-tale ballgown, most of you are looking for something more slim-fitting with fewer layers, especially if you’re marrying somewhere warm and tropical.
Versatile Maybe you’ll want to wear this gown again, or it needs to work for both a solemn ceremony and a raucous reception. You want a gown that will translate from setting to setting.
Effortless Once you’re onsite, you don’t want to think about steaming, hoisting, adjusting and generally fretting about your dress. You’re looking for something easy and comfortable.
Simple You’ve most likely picked your locale because of its natural beauty, and you want your dress be naturally beautiful too.

P.S. In my research, I’ve come across something super-cool — several designers who have an entire line dedicated to destination-wedding dresses. Check them out: Alfred Angelo Destiny Collection, Winnie Couture Destination Bridal, Sandals Destination Wedding Dresses, Destinations by Mon Cheri and Maggie Sottero Destinations Collection

Olympians- Welcome to Vancouver!

What an exciting time to be in Vancouver. The 2010 winter Olympics have changed the city landscape, as well as the feelings of the locals.
I was in the down town core on Sunday, February 7th, and I admit, got got up in the fan fare.
I could truly feel the electricity, and loved to see all the kids skating on the rink on Robson, and hearing all the different dialects of the people around me.
The day was so beautiful, I wonder if all our visitors love the mountains, English Bay, Granville Island like I do. I intend to go back downtown over the next 2 weeks to take in some of the festivites.
To all our visitors, welcome!

Wedding Fair Vancouver January 9th and 10th 2010

Be sure to male plans to attend WEDDING FAIR 2010! It all happens January 9th and 10th at the Westin Bayshore in downtown Vancouver.

Tickets are only $20. There will be over 150 exhibitors, so you can see, taste, feel, enter contests - all towards planning your dream wedding.

I will be there at the "All about Honeymoons" booth on the second floor next to the fashion show ramp

Be sure to stop by and add your name to our own contest - a 5 day Honeymoon to one of the best resorts: "Dreams Riviera Cancun" in Mexico.

Check out the Wedding Fair web site for details.

Makeup and Hair in the Caribbean

You have decided to have a Destination Wedding in the Caribbean. What to do with your makeup and hair? I can assure you, it will be windy. Now it's a warm gentle breeze, but it still can create havoc with your hair.

So be easy on your self, and devise a game plan.

Go to MAC and try all the waterproof makeup like paint eyeshadow, primer, waterproof mascara, and powerpoint eye pencils. These products are not only a good investment for your wedding, but great for everyday use.

As for hair, wear it up or off your face. You can pull it all back into a ponytail, slick the top and sides back with TIGI Bed Head wax, (looks like deodorant) and pin some fresh orchids in the back. Now you don't have to worry about limp curls, or strands bowing across your face in photos.

The weather in the Caribbean is positively great, but heat and humidity can cause you to melt, so take the easy route and be prepared!

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