February is always a busy time for me, personally. There’s Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, both my in-law’s birthdays and this. This, being the anniversary of my business. This business that was a fleeting thought while in college and turned into a lifetime career. This business that was once a pretty fun hobby and the only thing that stuck throughout the years of random part-time jobs. Those part-time jobs included: serving coffee, managing an arts program for those label

This year we have had a few weddings at the beautiful Casa Loma in Toronto. For those of you who aren’t familiar with Casa Loma, is a beautiful gothic-style castle that was built in 1914. Today it is a famous historical landmark that attracts people from all over the world. It hosts a variety of events on a regular basis, including weddings! Pros Beautiful location with a great classic, romantic feel Plenty of amazing photograph opportunities both inside the castle, outside o

For today’s brides it’s so easy to get so caught up in the planning process, and sometimes lose sight of the bigger picture. Everyone wants bigger, better and more! The whirlwind of wedding planning often leaves the bride and groom forgetting about what happens after the wedding day is all said and done. The average wedding produces 400-600 pounds of garbage and 66 tons of Carbon Dioxide! In just a day, a wedding can produce waste equivalent to that of 4-5 people in an entire

Metallic finishes, metallic attire, metallic invites, and yes, even metallic food! With all the new and creative ways to incorporate metallic there is no reason to fear the 80’s mishaps and welcome the new fresh take on this trend. There is so much variety today from golds, to coppers, to silver and different metals. The way you play with this trend is also endless. Sequin, satins, reflective objects, and so much more, be it a lot or a little – it’s sure to add a modern flar

For the ladies: Pick materials that won’t cling to your body in the heat - linen, chiffon, organza and cotton blends Choose colours that are bright and vibrant to embrace the sights and sounds around you. Selecting something with a pattern is a plus! If it’s a formal ceremony, wear a longer gown. Semi-formal or casual could call for shorter dresses and even maxi dresses Flip flops or sandals are an option, as long as they’re on the dressier side For the men: Pick pants and sh

Being a former bride myself, it was all too real when the “now due” notifications come in, approximately 2 weeks to 1 month before the wedding. Suddenly, everything was a little bit more overwhelming, a little less magical, and somewhere in my head, a little voice said, “What are REALLY the reasons why I wanted this trapeze performer/6-piece swing band/life-size ice sculpture that costs X amount of dollars..?” Gone are the days of tradition when the bride’s family or the groo