“Have you ever gone to a party and thought you’d have a bad time but then had the best time ever? That’s the Fringe,” says comedian Bill Wood. “The fun that you have when you take a risk is always better than the easy fun–which is usually TV. Take a risk, see a play.” Taking […]
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The look of love
The last thing Cindy Dean thought she’d find at a work event was her soulmate. But after an incredibly long day, through a sea of networking strangers, there was Graham Mann—looking right back at her. After falling fast and hard, the pair became an item, roommates and then—as they excitedly peeked into the windows of […]
Feature presentation
Make that big kiss memorable with a flawless red lip. Meg Ryan (Bowtique Hair & Makeup, bowtiquehairandmakeup.com) kept model Melanie Klussmann’s peepers subtle so all eyes will be on her smile. When hunting for the perfect red, you’ll need to try a few different shades before you find your perfect match—the right one will make […]
Run for cover
There’s something really runway about a wedding gown with sleeves. Whether they’re elegantly long and lacy, dainty cap sleeves or somewhere in between, this wedding trend has made the switch from a modest choice to incredibly fashion forward. We’ve selected an array of options—from bohemian-esque three-quarter-length, to romantic, barely there short sleeves—for you to feast […]
With a little help from their friends
When Jason Currie and Kyle Levesque met online in 2006, Kyle was the first guy Jason had ever spoken with online. When they finally met in person, it sealed the deal and five years later St. Pete Beach, Florida was the perfect place for a surprise proposal. In the heat of the moment, Jason’s excitement […]
Here comes the sun
When it comes to true love, sometimes you just need a little patience. At least that was the case when Trimel Fidely followed good friend Liesel Castillo all the way here from Trinidad and Tobago for university. “By the end of our program, Trimel’s persistence and charm paid off and we were a couple,” says […]
Homemade homage
While enjoying their anniversary at Clay Cafe, Jennifer Parsons had no idea the Christmas ornament she and Derrick Cottreau were making would end up holding her ring a couple of weeks later. But that was the holiday surprise, and only the first of the DIY touches that would celebrate their love. The bride opted to […]
Florals are forever
Erica Barry and Kevin Weerahandi have an atypical boy-meets-girl story—in fact it almost sounds like an urban love myth. They met through a friend of a friend at Dalhousie University and with a little bit of (not-creepy, she swears) stalking, an “Is this a date?” dinner and four roses, four days later, their romance was […]
Nautical nuptials
Living on the opposite side of the country, away from your family and oldest friends, can be really hard. So when Nova Scotia natives Reigh Foster and Tracey DeBaie met in Yellowknife, they didn’t just find their soulmates in each other, but a little piece of home, too. It was thanks to the wonderful world […]
It’s in the bag
1. Mega moisture On a day where kisses abound, the last thing you’ll want is a pair of dry lips. With this Nova Scotia-made Pearl & Daisy balm in tow, you’ll stay smoochable all day long. Biscuit General Store | 1661 Argyle Street, 425-5436 | biscuitgeneralstore.com 2. That’s so clutch This sweet Falconwright clutch/wallet hybrid […]
Blues brothers
1. Secure your drawers and your status as a style icon. Dugger’s, 5476 Spring Garden Road, 425-2525, duggersfashion.com 2. Timing is everything on your big day, making this bold blue ICE watch is a must-have accessory. Halifax Watch Company, Halifax Shopping Centre and Mic Mac Mall, 455-2876/463-4853, halifaxwatch.com 3. Comfy and breathable, these are perfect […]
Takes the cake
Misty Katterhagen grew up with a well-stocked kitchen, a local-loving father and a mother whose Christmas dessert trays belonged in a Martha Stewart magazine. With the proper tools and ingredients at her fingertips and culinary know-how in her blood, it’s no wonder she followed her love for experimentation (and desserts) to the Bonnie Gordon College […]

