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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Canadian Music Week March 11-15
Canadian Music Week `09 kicks off today. Over 500 artists will be performing over 5 days in 45 venues across Toronto. Pretty crazy! While most of the talent is homegrown and developing, there are some international heavy hitters performing as well, such as the Tings Tings and Bloc Party. If you have some time, go and check out some of the up and coming Canadian music talent. For more information, visit www.canadianmusicweek.com.
Free Floral Wedding Invite Template
How pretty are these? The printable set includes invitation card, save the date, RSVP card and a thank you note. All courtesy of e.m.papers via iDiY. If you haven't checked out iDiY, you must! iDiY always has the best DIY templates for download, for FREE.
e.m.papers via iDiY
e.m.papers via iDiYTuesday, March 10, 2009
Style Me Pretty Features Toronto Wedding
I love when Style Me Pretty, Once Wed or any of the US based wedding inspiration sites feature Canadian weddings. This way, us Canucks, can discover local vendors and venues. If you haven't seen Andrea and Jesse's Toronto wedding over at Style Me Pretty, you must check it out! Andrea and Jesse were married at The Berkeley Church Field House, a favourite venue amongst Torontonians.
via StyleMePretty
via StyleMePrettyCynthia Martyn Bridesmaids
Back in February I blogged about a new bridesmaids atelier being launched by Cynthia Martyn of Cynthia Martyn Events. The name of the store (originally to be Tulle) will now be called "Cynthia Martyn Bridesmaids." Cynthia, on her blog, is preparing for a June/July launch. Stay tuned for more details!
Vera Wang Trunk Show
I heart Vera Wang. I love (almost) every single one of her dresses. Her gowns are the perfect mix of romance, glamour and haute couture - which is why Vera Wang is synonymous with weddings. If you're lucky enough to make it to her trunk show this week in Toronto....please, please take me. ;)
WHEN?
Thursday, March 12th to Saturday, March 14th
WHERE?
Vera Wang Bridal Salon at Hugo Nicholson
38 Avenue Rd
Toronto, Ontario M5R2G2
416-927-9094
www.hugonicholson.com
To see the latest Vera Wang Bridal collection, visit www.verawang.com.
WHEN?
Thursday, March 12th to Saturday, March 14th
WHERE?
Vera Wang Bridal Salon at Hugo Nicholson
38 Avenue Rd
Toronto, Ontario M5R2G2
416-927-9094
www.hugonicholson.com
To see the latest Vera Wang Bridal collection, visit www.verawang.com.
Monday, March 9, 2009
What's in Name? Cont'd
I posted earlier about name change services. Krista from Canadian Bride has a follow up post about the name change process in Ontario, Canada here.
What's in a Name?
We all know what Juliet's answer was....that which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet. Very romantic, however, I wonder if she would have said that same thing if she knew the the amount of time and paperwork involved in changing her last name to Montague! Granted, back then, Juliet probably didn't have to change her driver's license, passport or any of her government identification. Nor did she have to notify all her credit card companies, banks, and insurance companies. Unfortunately, changing your maiden name is not quite as easy as it was in Shakespearean times. Most brides attempt the process themselves...filling out various forms, standing in long lines, spending countless hours on the phone or the Internet doing research. Don't have the time (or the patience)? Don't fret - here's when name change services can save the day!
1) I'm A Mrs - For Canadian Brides
Based in Vancouver, B.C., I'm A Mrs. describes itself as a 'one-stop shop for Canadian name change.' The service has all the standard forms for changing your name (e.g. government, credit cards, bank, utilities) as well as forms for loyalty programs (e.g. Aeroplan, Shoppers Optimum), department stores (e.g. The Bay, Sears), and fitness centres. Don't see a form you need in the I'm A Mrs. database? You can request the form and the service will provide the form (if it's available) within 1 to 2 business days. I'm A Mrs. has two packages: 1) Standard - access to all the government forms plus 3 forms of your choice, for CDN $29.95 + tax; 2) Premium - access to all the forms in their database for CDN $49.95 + tax. I'm A Mrs. also offers gift cards for its packages - perfect for bridal shower gifts. For an online demonstration of how I'm A Mrs. works, click here.
2) Miss Now Mrs.com - For American Brides
MissNowMrs.com is a similar online name change service for brides residing in the U.S. MissNowMrs. claims that its service will save you, on average, 13 hours that a brides usually spends on the name change process. In three easy steps, "Questions", "Forms" and "File", you can files the necessary forms to change your name. MissNowMrs.com directs you to answer of a series of questions, populates the necessary forms with the information provided in your answers, and finally, allows you to print the forms (once you've reviewed the forms). Also, for each form you print, an instruction sheet, outlining the filing steps, fees, office address/locations etc., will be provided to you. MissNowMrs.com offers two packages: 1) Basic - Driver's License and Social Security forms - for US$19.95; and 2) Complete - access to all the forms in their database - for US $29.95. MissNowMrs.com also offers gift cards. Need another reason to use the service? Five percent of MissNowMrs.com profits go to the Making Memories Foundation.
Would you use one of these services?
1) I'm A Mrs - For Canadian Brides
Based in Vancouver, B.C., I'm A Mrs. describes itself as a 'one-stop shop for Canadian name change.' The service has all the standard forms for changing your name (e.g. government, credit cards, bank, utilities) as well as forms for loyalty programs (e.g. Aeroplan, Shoppers Optimum), department stores (e.g. The Bay, Sears), and fitness centres. Don't see a form you need in the I'm A Mrs. database? You can request the form and the service will provide the form (if it's available) within 1 to 2 business days. I'm A Mrs. has two packages: 1) Standard - access to all the government forms plus 3 forms of your choice, for CDN $29.95 + tax; 2) Premium - access to all the forms in their database for CDN $49.95 + tax. I'm A Mrs. also offers gift cards for its packages - perfect for bridal shower gifts. For an online demonstration of how I'm A Mrs. works, click here.
2) Miss Now Mrs.com - For American Brides
MissNowMrs.com is a similar online name change service for brides residing in the U.S. MissNowMrs. claims that its service will save you, on average, 13 hours that a brides usually spends on the name change process. In three easy steps, "Questions", "Forms" and "File", you can files the necessary forms to change your name. MissNowMrs.com directs you to answer of a series of questions, populates the necessary forms with the information provided in your answers, and finally, allows you to print the forms (once you've reviewed the forms). Also, for each form you print, an instruction sheet, outlining the filing steps, fees, office address/locations etc., will be provided to you. MissNowMrs.com offers two packages: 1) Basic - Driver's License and Social Security forms - for US$19.95; and 2) Complete - access to all the forms in their database - for US $29.95. MissNowMrs.com also offers gift cards. Need another reason to use the service? Five percent of MissNowMrs.com profits go to the Making Memories Foundation.
Would you use one of these services?
Friday, March 6, 2009
Frugal Fridays: DIY Wedding Bands
So you've picked out your venue, the photographer, the bridal party, your dress, the flowers. Now it's time to pick the other ring you'll be wearing for a lifetime. Do you want it to match your engagement ring? Do you want you and your fiancé/fiancée to have matching bands? Wait....do you even have budget for the wedding bands?!!?
I can only guess that band shopping is not for the fainthearted. After all, you both have to love the bands and that love could be pricey. This is where The Devil's Workshop steps in. Located on Queen Street West in Toronto, The Devil's Workshop offers jewelery making workshops, including a wedding band workshop. That's right, in one day, 6 hours to be exact, you and your better half can make from scratch your very own wedding bands!!! The workshop costs CDN $275 per couple, materials are additional. Silver starts at approximately $10 while yellow/white gold starts at approximately $150, depending on the size of the ring and the karat of gold chosen. You can also choose to set stones in your bands. Here are some wedding bands made at The Devil's Workshop:
I have to admit when I stumbled upon The Devil's Workshop, the thought of DIY wedding bands had me perplexed (probably because I'm so not artistic and don't trust myself near heavy machinery). However, on further thought, what a cool way to bond with your fiancé/fiancée, and your wedding bands will have such a great story behind them. What do you think? Would you consider making your own wedding bands?
The Devil's Workshop also offers other jewelery and silversmith workshops including metal printmaking, bead-working and wire-working . The Fused Glass Pendants workshop caught my eye. I might have to convince my friend Sheila to enroll with me. Look at this pretty pendant made at The Devil's Workshop.
If you're looking for something creative to do for a bridal shower or a girl's night out, book The Devil's Workshop for a Friday night of jewelery making. You can don the jewelery you made afterward when you paint the town red (or your bridesmaids can wear the bling on your big day)!
For more details on The Devil's Workshop, visit their website and their blog.
I can only guess that band shopping is not for the fainthearted. After all, you both have to love the bands and that love could be pricey. This is where The Devil's Workshop steps in. Located on Queen Street West in Toronto, The Devil's Workshop offers jewelery making workshops, including a wedding band workshop. That's right, in one day, 6 hours to be exact, you and your better half can make from scratch your very own wedding bands!!! The workshop costs CDN $275 per couple, materials are additional. Silver starts at approximately $10 while yellow/white gold starts at approximately $150, depending on the size of the ring and the karat of gold chosen. You can also choose to set stones in your bands. Here are some wedding bands made at The Devil's Workshop:
I have to admit when I stumbled upon The Devil's Workshop, the thought of DIY wedding bands had me perplexed (probably because I'm so not artistic and don't trust myself near heavy machinery). However, on further thought, what a cool way to bond with your fiancé/fiancée, and your wedding bands will have such a great story behind them. What do you think? Would you consider making your own wedding bands?
The Devil's Workshop also offers other jewelery and silversmith workshops including metal printmaking, bead-working and wire-working . The Fused Glass Pendants workshop caught my eye. I might have to convince my friend Sheila to enroll with me. Look at this pretty pendant made at The Devil's Workshop.
If you're looking for something creative to do for a bridal shower or a girl's night out, book The Devil's Workshop for a Friday night of jewelery making. You can don the jewelery you made afterward when you paint the town red (or your bridesmaids can wear the bling on your big day)!
For more details on The Devil's Workshop, visit their website and their blog.
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