PRETTY IN PINK Molly Ringwald would love this gorgeous bouquet of mini calla lilies, spray roses, mini-gerbera daisies and the sweet-smelling stock, made with love by My Mother’s Bloomers. My Mother’s Bloomers | 5640 Spring Garden Road, 422-2700 | <a href="http://www.mymothersbloomers.camymothersbloomers.ca GREAT WHITE The Flower Shop’s Maggie Arsenault kept it crisp, clean and classic with […]
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Maid with Love
LOVE ME KNOT Caitlyn Rose Jewellery’s pretty, sterling silver Infinity Knot ring makes a perfect friendship ring. It’s kind of like saying, “Ladies, you’ve got me wrapped around your finger.” $30 Seeds Gallery | 1099 Marginal Road, Suite 116, 429-8301 | caitlynrosejewellery.com LOVE NEST Vive Jewelery hand-makes this charming Robyn’s Bridal Bird’s Nest pendant using […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Winchester’s and Felicity Bridal make it offical
Break out the bubbly: Two of Halifax’s bridal stores are getting serious. The pair of downtown shops, Winchester’s (1479 Dresden Row) and Felicity Bridal (5151 Salter Street), have announced they’ll be combining their wedding expertise to become Chester & Felicity Inc., which will take over the current Winchester’s space—you may have already noticed that renovations […]
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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 […]
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An unruffled affair
Clockwise from the top Allure Bridals Always and Forever, Alyssa’s Bridal Brand: Lee Anne Belter Bridal Store: Felicity Bridal Mori Lee Always and Forever, Winchester’s Moonlight Alyssa’s Bridal Wtoo by Watters Felicity Bridal Maggie Sottero Winchester’s, Always and Forever
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Braid of honour
Sweep your sweetie off their feet by showing the softer side of the traditional updo. Trish Mannette (Jonathan Neil Salon, trishmannette@hotmail.com) incorporated a braid into this relaxed-but-elegant tousled look for added softness. We bet this is the kind of ’do that only gets better as the night goes on. (Hair pin courtesy of Felicity Bridal, […]
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I’m with the band
BAND OF GOLD After decades of making custom jewellery, Bradshaw still aims to tell a story with his creations. Here, he contrasts colour and texture to make a bold statement. James Bradshaw | 1551 Birmingham Street | 425-0121 jamesbradshawgoldsmith.com PRINT CHARMING For this truly one-of-a-kind pair of rings, goldsmith Dana Grund used the couple’s fingerprints […]
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Frost warning
MEGA MIX Kenda Riles knocked it out of the park with her festively coloured bouquet that’s rustic with a hint of glimmer. Irises | 1534 Queen Street, 422-4244 | irisesflowers.ca WHITE OUT Pauline Pilcher added subtle shine with ribbon, silver and pearlescent beads, plus this vintage brooch—it’s something blue, too! Pilcher’s Flowers | 2778 Windsor […]
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Maximum drama
Sparkle, over-the-top accents and sky-high heels promise to compete for attention with the gown. Go ahead, let them.
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Blue heaven
“I think it’s one of the traditions that people still follow,” says Remedy Spa’s Ashley Wittenberg, pointing out the recent trend of brides incorporating bold nails into their wedding look as “something blue.” She recommends getting your manicure as close as possible to the big day, to avoid chipping and scratching. And for those of […]