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Weddings 2012: DIY decorations and party favours
Weddings 2012: six original party favours that will delight even the most swag-fatigued guest
Six original party favours that will delight even the most swag-fatigued guest
Weddings 2012: a doggie tux so your cute and cuddly canine pal can walk down the aisle too
Usually, it’s the job of a crinoline-clad three-year-old holding a basket of rose petals to hail the bride’s walk down the aisle. But lately, pet-loving couples have been opting for a different opening salvo of nuptial cuteness. Enter your faithful friend, wearing a one-piece tuxedo, complete with tails at the tail, accented with a rhinestone-encrusted detail. $50. Pink Paw, Yorkdale Mall, 416-789-2223.
(Image: Christopher Stevenson)
Weddings 2012: the city’s top florists deliver their most rhapsodic centrepieces and bouquets
VIEW BY STYLE:
DARK HEARTS | IN THE PINK | INTO THE WOODS | PURPLE PROS | TIE A RIBBON | BOLD SOUL | HIGH LIFE | SHOW GIRL
Four Weddings Canada, episode 8: how to be a buffoon and still get married
Diana, Holly, Karen and Kayla (Image: Four Weddings Canada)
Last week, we noted the impressively unfair juxtaposition of one non-wealthy bride against three others who clearly had cash to burn. This week, Four Weddings Canada plots out an equally incredible class divide, with 30-year-old Holly, an unbelievably uncultured and childlike buffoon, cast alongside three much more traditionally elegant brides. Clearly, the show’s producers must think this three-against-one setup is working for them, and we begrudgingly have to agree. Sure, it’s a cheap gimmick, but without this format, there’s the possibility that the show would be free of tension, and who wants to watch a show like that? Differences make reality television what it is. Find out how ridiculous Holly is (she has a Halloween-themed wedding and hates cheese), learn almost nothing about lychee (the exotic fruit!) and find out who is an ex go-go dancer after the jump.
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Weddings 2012: 15 bridesmaid dresses your best friends really will wear again
A meticulous bride won’t let her best friends suffer silently in bad taffeta
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THE PARTY GIRLS | THE SUNNY SQUAD | THE FORMALISTS
Check out all 15 of the city’s most un-bridesmaidy bridesmaid dresses »
Weddings 2012: 17 of the city’s most deliciously show-stopping wedding cakes
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THE MINI | VINTAGE PEONY | SWISS DOT | WEDGWOOD | FEATHER COUTURE | GOLD APPLIQUÉ | MODERN ORCHID | GRAPHIC LEMON | WHITE RUFFLE | WINTER ROMANCE | GOLD STANDARD | THE BIG T.O. | SAPPHIRE AND ICE | CHOCOLATE LUST | ROYAL BLUE | GARDENIA | ENGLISH GARDEN
Check out all 17 locally made interpretations of the most showstopping edible treat of the day »
Weddings 2012: eight trendy finger foods to satisfy the health nut, the gourmand and the junk-food addict
VIEW BY CUISINE:
RAW: ENDIVE SALAD | GAZPACHO SHOOTERS
MEXICAN: DUCK CONFIT TACO | LOBSTER QUESADILLA
FRENCH: CROQUE MONSIEUR | FOIE GRAS TORCHON
COMFORT FOOD: LOBSTER POUTINE | OYSTER CORN DOG
Weddings 2012: six locally designed invites that set the tone for that special day
A custom-made invitation is Chapter 1 of the wedding narrative
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ESCAPIST | MINIMALIST | ROMANTIC | BLUE RODEO | DRAMA | ECO
Weddings 2012: the most exclusive, most exceptional wedding gowns and where to buy them
Gowns as unique (and sometimes shamelessly non-traditional) as the brides who’ll buy them
Weddings 2012 Planning Guide: Bridesmaid Dresses
BETSEY JOHNSON
The 69-year-old American designer is known for doing cartwheels on the runway, and that exuberance is evident in each of her party-girl frocks. Her Yorkville boutique doesn’t carry an exclusive line of bridesmaid gear, but it is still popular with free-spirited brides who want to adorn their best friends in sequins, lace, taffeta, ruffles and hot pink ribbon. A-line dresses, supported by layers of crinoline, can spice up the otherwise earnest walk down the aisle, and flit effortlessly into a night of dancing. Orders typically take one week. Most garments are priced between $300 and $500; no alterations in store. 102 Yorkville Ave. (at Hazelton Ave.), 416-922-8164.
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Weddings 2012 Planning Guide: Gift Registries
BIRKS
If the household basics are already covered, registering at Birks ensures brides and grooms will get a slew of special-occasion pieces. The venerable retailer, best known for its luxe baubles, also carries a decadent home decor collection. Although couples and guests can view the registry’s status online, the store also keeps an itemized checklist as a fail-safe paper trail. Stemware is always popular, but couples should think beyond glasses, like crystal votives (from $50). 55 Bloor St. W. (at Bay), 416-922-2266; plus six other GTA locations.
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Weddings 2012 Planning Guide: Invitations
CARTE BLANCHE DESIGN
Customized invitations allow the bride and groom to show off their personal style, but if clients haven’t got a clue what style they prefer, graphic designer M.J. Fontaine has prototypes on hand to get the creative juices flowing. Fontaine specializes in creating a specific look to be used throughout the special day. For an art deco wedding, she created a period monogram, a font and all the printed materials (including seating board and gift tags). She employs time-honoured styles, too, like thermal engraving. From $7 per custom invitation set. By appointment. 35 Collahie St. (at Gladstone Ave.), 416-885-5399.
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Weddings 2012 Planning Guide: Transportation
A ROLLS CHOICE LIVERY
Specializing in high-end vehicles, Rolls Choice offers three vintage Rolls-Royce limos, a vintage Bentley and a Lincoln stretch. Chauffeurs are decked out in ’30s-style livery; champagne and red carpet are provided. From April to October, $550–$625 per hour with a four-hour minimum. $325–$395 per hour with a three-hour minimum for off-season weddings. 905-841-8476.
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