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The Essentials
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Veils: Unveiled
Flowers, feathers and beads are adding a creative flair to bridal hair.
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Flowers: Wild things
Crimson quill Tracy Kenny of Select Roses crafted a bouquet built to last. She created a lush, autumn appropriate arrangement by bringing together salal, leucadendrons, rich red wooden poppies and added an injection of originality by bringing partridge feathers into the mix. “The feathers bring life to this bouquet and could be easily incorporated in […]
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Rings: Crown jewels
Mother of pearls Trinity Fine Jewellers put diamonds on the back burner for this custom-made engagement ring. A Tahitian pearl brings a rare flair to this 14 karat white gold band. trinityjewellers.com Swiss miss “Kysa’s Ring” is a special design by Tom Fererro. He was inspired by how rivers and streams flow around obstacles, using […]
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Beauty: Go with the flow
While updos have tended to be the go-to wedding hairstyle, lately more blushing brides are letting loose. But the airy and delicate appearance of free-flowing locks requires preparation, especially in fickle-weathered Nova Scotia. Teresa Fisher, a stylist at Thumpers Salon, says a consultation with your stylist-to-be is crucial: “We need to know what your hair […]
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Fashion: Under wraps
Pictured left: Bride Julia Liston kept classy and covered with this high-collared, 100 percent silk, crocheted Pronovais jacket. From Winchester’s Bridal & Formals winchesters.ca Pictured right: Add some fairytale flair to your happily ever after with this organic cotton, flannel and silk cape, handmade and hand-dyed by Pam Onecia Johnston. Available at Love, Me Boutique […]
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Dresses: Fit for a queen
Here comes the blossom Pictured left: Lace reigns supreme with this Impression Bridal gown. Intricate embroidered organza and three- dimensional flowers put a modern spin on the vintage feel of the charming lace flared skirt and chapel train. Available at Alyssa’s Classic Formals. alyssas.ca Queen of (sweet hearts) Pictured right: The Maggie Sottero Adorae gown […]
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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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Wedding gowns
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, […]
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Looking Your Loveliest
Since the time of Cleopatra, women have been applying makeup in honour of celebrations and rites of passage (such as marriage). Often, this preparation time is also quality relaxation time to reflect on your upcoming special day. The artistry of makeup is that it is individual. Each person has features that she likes to highlight […]
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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.
