LEFT:A touch of European elegance from Barcelona fashion house Pronovias. The form-fitting organza Galante wedding dress curves beautifully with asymmetrical ruching on the bodice, flowing into layers of ruffles. From Winchester’s Bridal and Formal Gowns. RIGHT: Relive a classic fairytale romance with this princess-style gown from Casablancas Bridal. The organza overlay is light and pretty, […]
Sue Carter Flinn
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By the books
For those of us who still love the crackling sound of a book spine, there wasn’t any bigger local news in 2010 than the announcement of the new downtown Halifax Central Library. For the past year library staff and the co-architectural teams, Fowler Bauld & Mitchell and schmidt hammer lassen, have listened to Haligonians’ dreams […]
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Swimming Under the Sea
Just as BBC’s stellar Planet Earth DVD box set is the only reason to ditch your old clunker of a TV for a flat-screen, IMAX’s Under the Sea beats the fins off any other 3D offering out there (looking at you, Saw). Like a technicolour acid trip (this would be a decent watch stoned, not […]
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Local Wedding Gowns
When Johanna Galipeau, owner of Sweet Pea Boutique and Twisted Muse, got engaged, she didn’t have to go far to find the perfect wedding dress—make that dresses. For her getaway Las Vegas ceremony Johanna picked a creamy grecian-style BCBG cocktail dress and had Halifax designer Katrina Tuttle (katrinatuttle.com) make her a fun, flirty polka-dotted frock […]
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A Fine Romance
When you’re picking something old, something new, remember that romance never goes out of style. These accessories add a little fairytale glamour to your wedding day wardrobe.
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Bubble Over
Make your first toast as a married couple award-worthy, with L’Acadie Vineyards’ sparkling wine. L’Acadie was the first in Nova Scotia— the province’s cooler climate makes it ideal growing grounds—to produce sparkling wine through the traditional method or méthode champenoise: bubbles are created in the bottle rather than injected in afterwards, like carbonated soft drinks. […]
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Modern meets traditional with a small intimate wedding
Priya Mal and Todd Howell first met in grade nine. Priya was waiting to pick up her brother, and Todd made a beeline for her from across the street, full of charm. “He’s always been a man to go directly for what he wants, even when he was a boy,” she says. Wanting a blend […]
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Cake Boss
There’s no better way to put an individual touch on your big day than with your wedding cake. Jennifer Harrison, owner of the super-popular Layers Wedding Cake Design, says that when it comes to the sweet stuff, her clients are becoming bigger risk-takers. “This year and so far for 2011 they want the cake to […]
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Nature inspired invitations
Clockwise from top left: Birds of a feather flock happily together on this Rain Speckle-toned card stock, made from recycled post consumer waste, from Duly Noted Stationary. Elegant letterpress by Katie Tower, through the Dawson Printshop’s Letterpress Gang, katietower.ca. Cherry blossoms light up this summery custom invitation by Megan Fildes, mfildes.carbonmade.com. A touch of pink […]
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Recently Engaged: Kim & Matt
High school sweethearts Kim Vallis and Matt Madden picked a special day for their wedding: the date marks their 10-year anniversary of being together. Vallis, who is employed as a graphic designer for NSCC Online Learning, and Madden, an e-marketing analyst at ISL Web Marketing and Development, are also talented photographers (maddenvallis.com), who work together […]
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Fairytale wedding with sweets and sweethearts
Maria Garcia and Josh Walt first met at university in 2004. They quickly became friends, and started dating in early 2005. Maria and Josh’s wedding was not just a celebration of love for each other, but also for their families and their traditions. Both families stood under the wedding huppah (the marriage canopy), including their […]
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Let’s Hear it for the Boys
We didn’t forget about the guys. Give your groomsmen personalized gifts with a handmade touch.
