Calgary Wedding Planning Blog by Cornerstone Events

Pumpkin Pie Martini

I know I should be blogging about Valentines Day and Spring and Summer weddings, but since I'm also working on a fall wedding for a client, I wanted to post this recipe for a great fall signature drink:

Pumpkin Pie Martini
Mix 1 oz. Vanilla Vodka,
1 oz. pumpkin liqueur,
½ oz. Bailey's Irish Cream,
a splash butterscotch Schnapps and ice

Shake, then pour and sprinkle with ¼ tsp. pumpkin pie spice.
For added "pie" effect,rim the glass with fresh lemon juice and crushed graham crackers.

*source - Simply Creative Insanity

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Keeping your Bridesmaids Happy and Fed

Wedding days go by in a blink of a minute, or so it seems that way on the big day. So keep your bridesmaids and groomsmen happy by making sure they have something to nibble and sip on while you're taking photos.

Keep in mind not to include anything that is oily or can stain your dress, tuxes or your girls dresses. Clear liquids, crackers, grapes, and even finger sandwiches (hold the mustard and mayo!).

Having these snack boxes in the car or limo will help keep your attendants happy and save you time from having to stop through the drive-thru!

*source - Martha Stewart Weddings

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Wedding Day Coordination

So you've dreamt of your dream wedding for months, maybe even years now, and he finally popped the question! Congratulations!! Now the fun begins.

You know what you want, and are fairly organized, so you'd like to plan your wedding yourself, but maybe you need some help along the way. Did you know you can hire a wedding planner to assist you in finding great vendors or coming up and narrowing down some ideas for you? At Cornerstone Events we don't only offer full wedding planning services, we also offer hourly consultations to help you with everything from finding that perfect venue, to coming up with great ideas for a color palette, etc.

Another one of our more popular packages is our Day of Wedding Coordination. It's where you plan your wedding, and just want someone there on the day of the wedding to ensure things run smoothly. Sure you could ask your mom, mom in law, or a good friend to do stuff for you, but it's not only your day, it's their day too. They want to relax and enjoy your special day just as much as you do. You also want that for them too! You've put in so much time and effort into your big day, you want all your guest to enjoy it!

With Day of, we'll work with you to create a detailed timeline 4-6 weeks before your big day, review all your contracts so we know exactly what you're expecting and what you paid for, and ensure on the big day all your vendors know we're the point of contact should they need any information or need to get in touch with someone. We'll set up those last minute details, transfer items from the ceremony location to the reception location, and make sure you and your husband are relaxed and can enjoy the moment.

Wedding Days go by quick, so ensure you and your guest enjoy every moment. Call us today for a free consultation and we'll take you through step by step what we can do to make this special occasion that much more memorable for you!

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S'more Station for your Wedding

I love interactive stations for weddings. Not only do you get to share some of your favorite treats with your guests, but your guests get to move around and have some fun at the reception. So when we saw this latest idea we were really excited about the potential of this idea.

We also love the idea of sending guests home with their own S'more kits to continue the fun at home!

*Source -elly b events

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Table Number Idea

Yesterday while wandering around Pottery Barn for Holiday decor ideas (yes I'm thinking Christmas already!), I found these cute numbered mason jars. So as much as I was thinking Christmas, my mind always goes back to my favorite event - Weddings! How great would these be as table numbers? Fill each jar with a different type of candy - provide a scoop or some tongs, and encourage guests to share their treats with other tables!

Now Pottery Barn's jars only come numbered from 1-3 - so it's time to get creative and make our own. Here are some ideas:

Go to Ikea - yes that's right Ikea. Their Slom Jar is only $2.99 each and looks exactly like Pottery Barn's Mason jars.

Now go to Micheal's, get yourself some number or even alphabet stencils (you can put whatever name or number you'd like on your jar - maybe each table is named after the candy that's in the jar) and using paint that adheres to glass, stencil your jar.

What a simple and inexpensive way to create a unique way to number or name your tables!

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Happy Thanksgiving - Fall Inspiration board

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. We thought we'd share an fall inspiration board with you today while you're enjoying turkey and gravy!

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Great Calgary wedding venue

A few weeks ago we had the pleasure of working with the Art Gallery of Calgary where Leslie and Nic got married. We hosted their ceremony on the main level of the gallery, and followed it with a champagne cocktail party immediately after on the second level of the gallery. It was a great way for guests to mingle with the bride and groom and allowed the bride and groom to capture all the photos they wanted with their family right at the gallery.

Here are some photos of their ceremony, my assistant and I were so busy ensuring everyone had food and drinks, that we didn't get any photos of the Champagne cocktail party - we'll have to wait until Johnny from JT Images posts some of his photos so we can share them with you!

Thanks to Dacey at the Art Gallery and all the staff and volunteers on board that day! And congratulations to Leslie and Nic on a spectacular day!

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This weekend we had the pleasure of working with another great couple. Sylvana and Brett are so in love and you could see it through the entire day. Sylvana did a fabulous of picking out all her colors and details, the ceremony and reception looked amazing.

We also got to work with some great vendors. Special thanks to Kristy and Erin and all the wonderful staff at the Sheraton, Theresa from Simply Elegant Decorations, Judy from Cake Sensations, and Corina from Dutch Touch Florist for helping the day turn out as magical as it did for these two love birds!

We'll have some other photos up soon from Maria Lang, the wonderful photographer who captured all the wonderful moments of the day!

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Sandra and Doug

I was fortunate enough to work with a wonderful couple like Sandra and Doug, who were married on June 6th. I also enjoyed working with Virginia Booth - owner of Hot Shoe Photography. Virginia is such a talented photographer! We'll be posting more photos of Sandra and Doug's wedding soon, but here's a sneak peek from Virginia's blog.

Congrats again Sandra and Doug!

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Butterflies and Puffy Eyes

Before we start I want to introduce Julia - my amazing wedding assistant! Julia is a recent graduate of the University of Calgary and has this amazing ability to remain calm, cool and collected on frantic wedding days! She's also my go to person for beauty tips - so here's one of many articles Julia will be contributing to Cornerstone Event's wedding blog - Welcome aboard Julia!!

They say the eyes are the windows to your soul, so on your wedding day, the last thing you want is your soul mate to look into puffy, sleep deprived eyes, right?

As a result of butterflies and a system bursting with excitement and adrenaline, numerous brides, myself included, almost always never get enough sleep and end up suffering the consequences afterwards.

Solving that problem is quite simple! Here are some easy DIY tricks that can get rid of those dark circles and puffy eyes in a flash - trust me, you’ll feel much better once those puffs are gone, and your eyes are awake!

1. Chilled teaspoons - keep an arsenal of these little babies in the fridge overnight, and throw them over yours eyes in the morning. They are the perfect shape to cover the eye area, and you will feel NOTHING but a refreshing chill on your eyes. It’ll not only take down the puffiness, but it’ll also revitalize and wake up your entire eye area. This no mess option is also great to take on the go if you can put it inside a cooler and keep it chilled. Keep them handy in the morning, after or even during the ceremony and the reception and you’ll have fresh eyes all day!

2. Chilled teabags - This is a wonderful option for puffy eyes since it not only deflates the puffs, and corrects discoloration from dark circles, but acts as a minispa in your own home! With the teabags, there are two options - looseleaf teas (you will have to get teabags to put the leaves inside. Specialty tea stores offer often offer numerous styles and sizes of teabags), or prepackaged teabags. While the prepackaged teabags are often easier to do, the looseleaf teas can give you more options in mixing and creating the right infusion for yourself. Here are some pointers in choosing the right tea:

a. Black Teas - contains natural caffeine, so it can 'wake up' your eye area

b. Chamomile/Lavender Teas - both of these flavours are known for its soothing and calming
properties, it can help to soothe your eye area as well as your mind

c. White Tea - known to have more antioxidants than even green tea, white teas will provide
both nutrients and refreshment for your eyes

d. Mixture - if you are choosing looseleaf teas, most specialty tea shops can create an infusion to
your liking.

Instructions:

The night before you need the teabags, take a couple of teabags and steep them in a small pot of boiling water.
Once the tea has been steeped for about 5-10 min, remove the teabags, throw them out, and chill the tea overnight.
When you are ready to use the teabags, put an ice cube in the chilled tea, along with the number of teabags required, until the teabags are saturated.
Squeeze off excess water and place over closed eyes

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Phoebe Fairytale - the latest in trends

Located right here in Calgary, Phoebe Fairytale combines fun, flirty and sophisticated while creating unique jewellery, lip gloss and hair accessories.

They personally handcraft custom, one of a kind pieces for every day, formal or bridal events. Using quality materials and their keen sense of style, Phoebe Fairytale custom accessories are both beautiful and romantic. Their feather and flower headpieces are a perfect complement to your wedding or bridesmaid dress without the high cost often associated with store-bought bridal head pieces.

Then there are their flower wristlet and anklets. They are a beautiful modern alternative to the traditional corsage and can be customized to match your wedding colours.

And if that wasn't enough for you they also create homemade lip balms - reminiscent of your favourite fairytale and perfect for staggette take-aways and bridesmaid favours. The classic namesake the "Fairytale Balm" is our dual purposes lavender scented balm - perfect for a night lip seal and moisturizing cuticle balm. There are a variety of other fairytale inspired balms: Goldilocks (lemon), Snow White (red apple) and Snow Queen (spearmint with a hint of shimmer), each has its own distinct aromatic oil and tint of color.

Making weddings and 'the every day' special - they look forward to creating a custom piece just for you. They can be reached at

Phoebe.Fairytale@gmail.com

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Inspirations from his Tux

It's no secret that I heart Martha Stewart Weddings - so I have to share this latest inspiration board I put together borrowing images from the latest issue of Martha Stewart Weddings. These touches add some much class to a formal black tie wedding.

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Budgeting for your Dream Wedding

Your Dream Wedding - how much will it cost you? With everything going on in today's economy, this is the question on most bride and groom's minds. How much will this day cost us, and how much are we willing to give up?

There is a bit of a misconception out there that only couples with large budgets can afford to hire a wedding consultant or wedding coordinator. We're here to tell you how hiring a good wedding consultant can actually help save you money!

Case #1 - We recently had a bride and groom who really wanted chair covers for their reception. The thought of paying $5-6 per chair cover was more than they wanted to pay for this decor item. Since this couple works full-time and has a number of different obligations, they had little time to try to find chair covers at a price they wanted to pay. After hiring us, they indicated their dilemma to us and we had a solution for them. A local vendor we work with rents chair cover for just over $3/chair cover. She also offers us a discount for our clients. The savings this couple realized were almost enough to cover our fee. We've since been able to help them find more vendors that have quality product and services that work within their budget.

Case #2 - Another bride and groom were having a small wedding to keep costs low. They hired us to help them plan the reminder of their wedding, including finding vendors for flowers, invitations, chair covers, and all their decor items. We are able to gather 3 vendor quotes for all the remaining items - thus finding them the perfect vendors for them and at the best possible price without sacrificing quality.

Most of our brides and groom work full-time and only have one or two full days off together. We are able to help them not spend those days planning their wedding, and instead spend it enjoying the spring and summer!

Budgeting out your wedding before hiring vendors is such an important part of planning your wedding. Having a plan and sticking to it will ensure you have the wedding of your dreams without going over budget. We'll work with you to ensure you have a plan and stick to it - and have that AMAZING wedding you're dreaming of!

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Destination Weddings - Jamaica

I had the pleasure of staying at Couples Swept Away in Negril Jamaica this winter and witnessed approximately 15 weddings in a two week period! What a great destination for a beach wedding. Not only is the resort on a gorgeous stretch of beach, but the staff goes above and beyond each and every day for it's guest.

I met with one of the resorts wedding planners who took me through the resort to show me the various locations you can hold a wedding ceremony. There is of course the beach, their beautiful garden location and the gazebo.

Their wedding package includes the following:

Minister's Fee and non denominational ceremony

Flowers for the bride and groom

Two tiered wedding cake and bottle of wine

Witnesses (if required)

Just married T-shirts and massages!

You can add extras to your wedding such as a steel drum band, photography and videography and even a Wed Cast. And of course they'll work with you to host a fabulous reception at one of their many fabulous restaurants.

Want more information about Couples? Contact us today. http://www.cornerstoneevents.ca/ info@cornerstoneevents.ca

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Elegantly Yours closing sale

GOING OUT OF BUSINESS SALE

Veils & Tiaras ~ Hundreds to choose from
Guest books, Favors, decorations, crinolines, Honeymoon accessories, and much more!
Everything you need at up to 75% off retail prices
CASH ONLY

Date: May 2, 2009
Time: 10:00~4:00
Where: 457 Elgin Way SE
Calgary, AB
T2Z-3Y6

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A great weekend in Lake Louise

Last weekend we had the pleasure of being hosted by the Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise to view their property for wedding related events. We were put up in a beautiful suite and fed some amazing food.

What impressed me the most about the Chateau was their creativity when it comes to weddings. Not only did they show us their amazing ballroom and other fabulous traditional reception areas, but they took us on a tour of the Brewsters Barn and various hotel suites that would be perfect for small ceremonies. The staff at the Chateau are committed to doing what they can to make a bride and groom’s experience at the hotel a fabulous one.

While the hotel and all it’s amenities are amazing, let’s not forget about the view! During our stay the lake was frozen over, in fact they said we could go walk on it. I decided to keep my feet planted firmly on the ground around the lake, but there were others venturing out there. But from any point in and around the hotel you are surrounded by a beautiful back drop and awe inspiring views. Who wouldn’t want to host their wedding in such a beautiful area? Just imagine the photos you’ll come away with!

Want to learn more about the Chateau Lake Louise? Give us a call! These are just a few of the many photos we have from our weekend out there to give you a taste of what the hotel can offer. We’ll work with you and the great staff at the hotel to create not only an amazing wedding for you, but an experience your guests will never forget!

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Eco-Chic Wedding Tips

In honor of Earth Day, I wanted to republish this post:

1. Have your ceremony and reception at the same location.

2. Create a wedding website, and have guests RSVP on the site rather than using mailer inserts with your invitation. Afraid some of your older guests won’t know what to do? Include a phone number as an alternative way to RSVP.

3. Choose bridesmaids dresses that your friends will wear again, How about a LBD with a fun accessory that ties into your wedding colors like a sash or brooch? Your girls will love you for it!

4. Purchase wedding shoes that you will wear again.

5. Use your Grandma’s or mom’s vintage veil. It can be your “something borrowed” and they’ll love that you’re using a piece from their wedding.

6. If you have separate sites for your ceremony and reception, use the same decor from the ceremony for the reception.

7. Have your guests sign the mat of a framed photo from your engagement instead of a guest book.

8. Donate the flowers from your wedding to a hospital.

9. In lieu of a favor, give the money to a charity for a greener world.

10. Use a florist who uses flowers from local or organic farms.

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Green Inspiration Board

Happy Earth Day everyone!

*Image sources - theknot.com, brides.com, marthastewart.com, realgreenweddings.blogspot.com

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Off to Lake Louise!

It's been a busy few days for us and we've been lacking on the blog posts! We'll be back at it next week as we're off to Lake Louise tomorrow for the weekend. The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise has invited us to tour the facility along with a select few other wedding planners from Calgary and Edmonton area. Then we're off to Banff for the day on Sunday to do some additional touring of venues and vendor meetings.

We'll be sure to share all the great photos and ideas once we're back. Do you dream of a romantic mountain wedding? Be sure to contact us to start brainstorming some great ideas for your upcoming wedding, whether you're planning a wedding here in Calgary, on the beach somewhere warm, or in the Banff, Canmore or Lake Louise area.

Happy Weekend everyone!

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Wheatgrass

An economical yet beautiful idea to incorporate into your wedding centerpieces or even your cocktail tables - wheatgrass. Incorporate this with a few flowers and you can see how beautiful it can look!

*Image sources - theknot.com, diy.wed-central, hostess with the mostess

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Beyond the Candy Bar

I'm a huge fan of the candy bar but LOVE these ideas from Brides.com. Now we have the sweet's bar, the s'mores bar (yummy!) and the ice cream bar! How much fun would your guest have making s'mores and ice cream treats at your wedding. While cutting your cake is fun for you and your husband, these ideas will have all your guest entertained!

Worried about line ups? Have your caterer set up a few stations around the room for easy access!

Now I need some ice cream!

*Photo source - Brides.com

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Sweetspot.ca Wedding Guide

Sweet Spot has just posted their Wedding Guide with 3 recommendations for flowers, invitations, dresses, and cakes. Whether you're looking for a green, relaxed or wow option, they have a vendor for you. Check them out, then check out the great local talent in the city that can help you with the details for your big day!

Want more suggestions? We've been busy meeting with vendors in the city and can give you a little more info - just send us and email at info@cornerstoneevents.ca

Happy Planning!!

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DIY Tissue Pomanders

We posted an idea for pew decorations last week and wanted to show what they are looking like in our bride's colors. I also managed to find a more comprehensive step by step process on Project Wedding

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Carnations

My mom loves carnations, but honestly I've never been a big fan of them. That was until I started to see them like this! Carnations can look amazing when grouped together in big bunches like in the photos attached. Best thing about carnations is they are very inexpensive and can look fantastic and elegant for a wedding or shower.

Photo sources: belladesignstudio.blogspot.com, http://www.purejoyflowers.com/, Flicker, http://www.projectwedding.com/

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Pew decorations

One of my brides was looking for some decorations for her ceremony. We tossed around the idea of pew bows, but when I dragged out what I had in my stash of decorations, they were just not going to cut it for her wedding. So I started doing some research on what we could do that would be inexpensive, but contemporary for her wedding.

First place I naturally go is to the Internet to search all my favorite blogs and websites. Naturally Martha Stewart Weddings was my source of inspiration for this project.

So I took some ribbon and tissue paper I had around the house, and here is my version of it:We're going to use hot pink and orange flowers for hers, with black ribbon, but we LOVE how these turned out and how easy they were to make!

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Short Gowns

Want something a little different for your wedding day? Or maybe you're looking for that perfect dress for your engagment party or rehearsal dinner. We love the new looks from the 2009 fall runways. We're seeing some fabulous short dresses from all our favorite designers. Here are just three of some great looks.

*Images from Instyle Weddings

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Fabulous Reception Locations

We've been busy running around the city meeting some amazing vendors. Photographers, florists, DJs, pastry chefs and of course venues. It's amazing how many great locations there are in the city to host an event. Some of the best locations are not very well know, so we've been doing some serious investigation to find them.

Tonight I met with Maria Elena from Endeavor Arts Gallery & Event Space. They are located on 1st Street SW between 12 and 13th Avenue. For those local Calgarians, or anyone that's been in the city for a while, it used to be the old Night Gallery location. Well it's come a long, long way from what it used to look like.

What I love about the space is that it's truly a blank canvas. While the intent is to turn it into a digital media art gallery, it still is and will be an amazing event space. Just think of all the cool things you can do with a beautiful space like this! Check their site out for more great photos!

http://www.endeavorarts.com

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Black and White Inspiration Board

As promised, here is our inspiration board inspired by the new Dessy bridesmaid dress we posted yesterday!

*Image sources: Dessy.com, Martha Stewart, The Knot, Brides and Flicker

Labels: centerpieces, color combinations, inspiration boards, personalizing your wedding, weddings

10 Ways to Save Money on Your Wedding

1. Prioritize your priorities - Is it the dress? The food? Photography? Pick your top three priorities and the three things that are least important, and budget accordingly.

2. Plus One – Don’t feel obligated to invite a date for all your single guests or all your pals at work. Cutting guest doesn’t only save money on catering, but on all other items that can quickly add up such as favours, centerpieces and invitations.

3. Save on postage – Sign up for a free wedding website to collect RSVPs or include a phone number for guests to reply to. This saves money on postage and printing costs. Not to mention it’s environmentally friendly too!

4. Think outside the box – Opt for less traditional reception. Host a cocktail and hors d'oeuvre party after an evening ceremony, a lunch after a morning ceremony or a dinner reception on a day other than Saturday. Alternatively set a date in wedding off season (October – April).

5. Happy Hour – Have wine served at the tables instead of having a bottle of red and white at each table. How many weddings have you been to where you see full bottles of open wine at the end of the night? Save money by having the wait staff pour your guest wine before dinner. Close the bar for an hour during dinner, or opt for a toonie or loonie bar. Your guests won’t mind chipping in a dollar or two for each drink and it will help with the costs of the bar, which is often a big expense at a wedding.

6. Pay now or pay later? – Ask vendors if they offer any discounts for paying in full up front. Often you can save 10% for doing this. These savings can add up.

7. Two for One – Stack favours in the center of your guest tables or have mini wedding cakes tiered as centerpieces. These will serve as guest desserts/favours and centerpieces.

8. What’s in bloom? – Ask your florist which flowers are in season and stick to these for your bouquets and other floral needs. You’ll save a lot of money by doing so.

9. Picture Perfect – Shop around for a photographer and ask if you can purchase or if a CD of your digital images are included in the package. You can save a bundle by being able to print your photos when you need and many photography shops let you create beautiful photo books.

10. Fairy Godmother to the rescue – Many brides and grooms think hiring a wedding consultant is an added expense to their budget. In reality, hiring a wedding professional can save you all kinds of money in the long run. Many of them have relationships with vendors that can get you discounts on their products and services. As well, this is their business, so they know who is out there and have already done the leg work for you, so let them recommend the vendors that meet your needs and are within your budget. As an added bonus, on your wedding day, you won’t have to worry about all the details. They will be there quarterbacking your day and ensuring it runs smoothly.

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Popcorn Bar

I'm a HUGE fan of Candy bars at weddings, birthday parties, holiday events, and any other kind of event you can think of. But now more and more brides and event planners are trying to think outside the box. So I got to thinking about my favorite food, POPCORN, and how much fun it could be at a wedding or other type of event. Kernels has so many amazing flavors and it is such an affordable option. Just fill glass containers with your favorite kinds, from Chocolate to Jalapeno Jack and you're set. Over at Wedding Star you can even purchase these cute Popcorn containers with cute stickers on them that would be perfect for your wedding! Don't like the containers? Visit Michael's or Creative Packaging and find some glassin bags or plastic bags, decorate with your choice of sticker and VOILA! A fun, interactive bar for your guest to munch on through the night or to take home to eat the next day!

You can also have fun with this idea with cookies too!

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Great invitation idea for Stag or Stagette!

I just LOVE these VIP passes from Finestationary.com! What a great idea to get people excited about your night out with the girls and/or guys!

While these can be ordered through the US at finestationary.com, there are so many talented invitation specialists here that could replicate this look for you and save you on the shipping costs!

Labels: entertaining, personalizing your wedding, weddings

Getting Married in Alberta - Marriage License Information

For those of you getting married in Alberta, here are a few things you'll need to know before you walk down the aisle. You can apply for your marriage license at any of the Registry Offices in Alberta.

When applying for your marriage license, you must both be presents at the Registers Office and you both must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs (same goes for your actual wedding ceremony)
You must be 18 years or older. If younger, you need legal consent from your parents)
Bring ID with you - Birth Certificate, Passport, Canadian Citizenship, Drivers License.
Know your parents full names and birth places (yes they ask for this on your application!)
Both parties must provide their parents' full names and birth places
You must be currently unmarried and if you are divorced, you need to bring proof such as a Certificate of Divorce.

For more information visit the government of Alberta site.

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Oscar Dress Inspiration

I LOVED the dresses at the Oscars this year! There were so many inspiring ideas for all you brides-to-be! My personal favorite was Sarah Jessica Parker's.

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Calgary Avenue Magazine Wedding Contest!

Calling all Calgary engaged couples! Avenue is looking for couples to submit their story to win some fabulous prizes! The question? How did you know your fiance was the one for you?

Contest closes on July 31, 2009. Prizes include:

Knickers N Lace - $500 gift certificate

Designs by Manuel – 19 Karat white gold pendant with 0.15 Carat round brilliant-cut diamond, with 14 Karat white gold chain

Inglewood Beauty Bar - Full set of lashes and care kit. Total value of this package is $350.00.

His and hers Bulova watch - Approximate reatil value $700.00

Visit Avenue Magazine to enter today!

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Calgary Wedding Gown Sale at Ethos this weekend!

*Image source -Ethos

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Affordable and Chic Bridal Jewellery

Looking for that perfect piece of jewellery for your wedding day? Why not "borrow" it from http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/? Bag Borrow or Steal is a online borrowing boutique for everyone! Now you can "borrow" designer handbags, stunning jewellery or those long desired sunglasses. How does it work? Simply create an account and become a member, choose the items you're wanting to "borrow" and they are shipped to you. You can keep them for a week, a month, or as long as you like. So you could have a new designer handbag each week if you so desire!

We checked out their selection of jewellery and there are some beautiful pieces that would be perfect to pair with your wedding gown. Instead of spending anywhere from $400 - $2000 on a piece, you can rent it for as little as $20 a week! From Swarovski to Vera Wang, there's a perfect piece for everyone that's affordable.

Image Source - Bagborroworsteal.com

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Our website is launched!

We're excited to announce that our website has launched today! Please visit www.cornerstoneevents.ca
Over the past three months we've made significant progress towards making sure we have all the tools needed to help brides and grooms with their wedding planning. We've completed the Professional Development program through the Association of Bridal Consultants and have worked with a fabulous web designer on our site. We want to ensure all our clients and potential clients know we're serious about our business and their weddings!

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Custom Veils from Etsy

Brenda's Bridal Veils on Esty.com has some beautiful custom veils at some incredible prices. And even more amazing are her designs. I just love the birdcage veil and they look incredible on every bride. Are you looking for that unique vintage look? Does this veil work with your wedding style? Then check out Brenda's Bridal Veils on Etsy today!

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Yellow Inspiration Board

Here's an inspiration board with one of this years hot colors - Yellow. One of my favorite things about this color is the fact you can use lemons for centerpieces. Such a great cost effective way to incorporate your color!

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