Wedding Wednesday: Tip(s) of the Week

Maximize your budget with the impact of lighting! Well-planned lighting can instantly bring your event to the next level!

Here are some great tips from theknot.com to help in illuminating your wedding or special event...

Assess Your Site

- If you're planning an evening reception, make sure to visit your site at least once when it's dark outside. Look around the room and see where the fixed lighting is focused. Lights that illuminate the walls, windows, and ceiling can draw attention away from the center of the room -- and you want to keep everyone's eyes on the tables, dance floor, and each other. Ask if the site has dimmers for their overhead lights, and if there's any florescent lighting at all, keep it turned off! Also, make sure there won't be any service doors kept open, which could flood the space with light and ruin the effect.

If you're hosting a wedding at home, discuss how much electricity your lighting designer is going to need. Your band or DJ will probably have to tap into your home's power for their speakers, and you don't want to risk blowing a fuse. If your lighting expert is concerned that there won't be enough power to go around, they may consider bringing a generator, which should be kept well out of earshot.

Get more great advice here!

Style & Strut was completely transformed with thoughtfully placed lighting. Thanks to Sunam, Style & Strut felt decadent and intimate. After a walk-through prior to the big day, Sunam assessed the spaced and maximized the venue with well-placed lighting!

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Style & Strut: Best Gift Bags in Vancouver...

Style & Strut was a day filled with everything beauty, health & style! From Fashion Shows and FREE onsite Beauty Treatments to a very special presentation by Randy Fenoli, Fashion Director at Kleinfeld and Star of TLC's Say Yes to the Dress!

Not only did our VIP Ticket-holders enjoy a day of pampering, fashion shows, AND a meet & greet with Randy Fenoli, they walked away with the Best Gift Bags in Vancouver (a value of $300)... These bags had rave reviews "These bags are epic!"

Earrings from Jeweliette

Deluxe Samples & Compact Mirror from Sephora

$100 Gift Cards from Jennifer Williams Boudoir Photography

Macaroons from Ganache Patisserie

Signature Lip Gloss from Nadia Albano Style Inc.

Wax Bucks from Stripped

Body Care Product & Complimentary Youngblood Makeup Application from Absolute Spa

Gift Cards from Cutie Pie Wax Bar

Yoga Mat & Flip Flops from Pure Nail Bar

Complimentary Brow Makeup Session from Bombay Brow Bar

Gift Certificate from Jayna Marie Makeup + Hair

Compact Mirror & Voucher from Mirror Mirror Bijoux

Blue Garter from Isabelle's Bridal

$10 Voucher from Noir Lash Lounge

Wedding Makeup Service & Sunscreen Sample from Mika Makeup

Skin Care Samples from Kibio Skin Care

Gifts Card from SKN

Spring 2012 Lookbook from Stella & Dot

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Monday's Montage: Style & Strut

Style & Strut - Vancouver's Premier Bridal Fashion Event - made its successful debut last Sunday, January 22nd!

The day was filled with everything beauty, health, and style! From Fashion Shows and onsite Beauty Treatments to a VERY special presentation by Randy Fenoli, Fashion Director at Kleinfeld and Star of TLC's Say Yes to the Dress.

Brides-to-be enjoyed a day being pampered, sipping sparkling wine, finding bridal style inspiration and of course, learning from wedding dress guru, Randy Fenoli! Check out all this fabulous day had to offer...

Visit the [Stu-di-O] photoblog by Jeanie for more show highlights!

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Friday's Fabulous Find: Jeweliette Hair Accessories & More!

The finishing touch to your bridal ensemble is usually your hair accessory. Follow the feel of your dress to decide which route to take... To help you in making this decision come experience the playground to Vancouver's premier stylists and costume designers!

Jeweliette offers an exciting collection of fashion jewellery and must-have accessories. Come shop from your favourite bridal designers such as Christina Garcia, Laura Jayne, Erica Koesler, Lolo, Elsa Corsi and MORE! And pair your hair accessory with beautiful complimentary jewellery. It's a must-see fabulous find to help you look and feel your absolute best on your big day!

You can find this fabulous boutique at 692 Seymour St., Vancouver. It's an essential stop on your wedding shopping list!

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Indie I Do!

Clear your Saturday for Vancouver's original alternative wedding show! Indie I do brings together local independent, edgy, and innovative exhibitors.

Whether you're going for a totally off-beat wedding, same sex do, or traditional affair with a touch of personality, this will be the place to be.

Some show highlights...

• Over 30 local vendors
• Swag bags for the first 30 couples through the doors
• Roaming fashion shows & entertainment

Check out the vendors here, and get your tickets today... Advance tickets are $15 ea. (or 4 for $50), $20 ea. at the door.

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Wedding Wednesday: Tip(s) of the Week

Check out tips from some fabulous vendors from the Style Lounge at Style & Strut this past Sunday...

Stripped Wax Bar

Smoothing out for your big day? Make sure to get waxed at least 2 days before any big event to allow any possible redness to pass.

Makeup by Denise

DO use a bronzing powder to warm your skin tone. Using a natural bristle brush, lightly apply color to the areas of the face where the sun would naturally hit: forehead, cheeks and the bridge of the nose. If needed, apply a light dusting on your neck and chest for even all-over color, but do this before you put on your dress.

Don't use a heavy pressed powder to set your foundation. Too much powder can leave your skin looking chalky and lifeless in your wedding photos.

DO use flattering neutrals to contour and highlight your eyes. For eyeliners, stick to the classics: black, navy or brown

Don't use heavy pencils or dark shadows to define your brows. This can leave you looking stern rather than stunning.

Cutie Pie Wax Bar

"Prone to ingrowns or bumps? Try a roll-on ingrown treatment such as PFB or Tend Skin twice daily for the first 5 days after your wax. Yes, they work miracles!"

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Style & Strut Highlights

Check out some video highlights from this past Sunday's Style & Strut courtesy of The Vancouver Sun who was onsite to capture Vancouver's Premier Bridal Fashion Event!

Video:Bridal fashion event with TLC's Randy Fenoli

From farm to fashion, Randy Fenoli has made a huge impression in the bridal fashion world! What is some of his best advice for brides-to-be?

"Listen to your gut and ask yourself the No. 1 question: 'How do I feel in this dress? Do I feel beautiful?' You really have to listen to that voice, because that's the person who's going to be walking down the aisle."

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