25May / 2012

Lovely Links For May 25th

How was your week, sweet readers? Hopefully you enjoyed having Monday off and have been enjoying the sun when it’s out (we know we have!). There are a couple of farmer’s markets open now and we’re hoping to hit at least one for some seasonal ingredients—rhubarb and ramps, perhaps?—for fabulous meals this weekend. Maybe we’ll see you there!

Here are the links we’re loving from around the web this week:

+ We strongly suggest you add Scout Handmade + Vintage Market to your Saturday plans

+ Are you planning a tea party for your stagette or bridal shower? Please wear this hat!

+ We’re obsessed with this simple and suave wedding

+ Proof that wedding jewellery doesn’t have to be traditional Continue reading →

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24May / 2012

Preowned Wedding Dress Roundup 05/24/12

Summer is coming, lovelies, we can feel it. We can see it in our dress choices for today’s preowned wedding dress roundup too, that craving for all things light and soft and swirly and simply beautiful.

1. David’s Bridal KP3280, $100/originally $250

The epitome of a sweet summer wedding dress, this short gown doesn’t take itself too seriously (and would hold up to some serious heat). All over lace and a bubble hem keep things interesting without distracting too much from the garden party feel.

2. Clara Couture Custom Design, $700/originally $1,700

We can practically feel the Italian silk of this gown just by looking at it, and we think it’s one of the prettiest simple styles we’ve come across. This wedding dress has never been worn and it includes a couple rare perks: A free accessory (such as a veil) from the designer and a free fitting.
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23May / 2012

Pure Magnolia Sample Sale Starts Tomorrow

Vancouver has a budding green wedding scene and Pure Magnolia is at the forefront, designing eco-friendly wedding gowns that are every bit as beautiful as their conventional counterparts. These gowns use stunning reclaimed and vintage fabrics and all-natural materials (think hemp silk and organic cotton sateen) and are made right here in the Lower Mainland.

This week Pure Magnolia is running a three-day sample sale where some of their gorgeous gowns—in sizes two to eight—will be hugely discounted (some by almost 70 percent!). Continue reading →

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18May / 2012

Lovely Links For May 18th

{Photo by Maypole Studios}

We know it’s more than a month before it’s officially summer, but we’re already craving lemonade, road trips to Tofino, and long evenings gathered around a grill…not to mention all the fun of full-blown wedding season. If the sun’s out this weekend we might just indulge ourselves and pretend it’s sweltering while we stroll the Seawall (it’s only denial if it’s actually raining).

Here are the links we’re loving from around the web this week:

+ Stamped antique spoons that would be perfect table markers (or gifts for your bridal party)

+ An engagement session so colorful and happy we wish we were part of it

+ Is it too early to be dreaming about wedding s’mores?

+ Need some help with your budget or your seating chart? There’s an app for that Continue reading →

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17May / 2012

Cheers!

Lovely readers, won’t you join us in raising a glass to our 100th post? We thought we’d celebrate with some glitter and champagne wedding inspiration since they’re two of our favorite things and make any day feel like a special occasion.

{Sources (clockwise from top left): glitter egg DIY from Oh Happy Day!| 6 wedding nail ideas from Glamour magazine | Geronimo Balloons | champagne-themed wedding ideas from Martha Stewart Weddings | Mike Larson Photographers, Inc.}

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15May / 2012

Preowned Wedding Dress Roundup 05/15/12

Today’s roundup of great “vintage” Vancouver dresses doesn’t fit a particular pattern. We have short, long, ruffled, sleek, and nothing looks very similar. The plus side of that? We think we have something for everyone. Happy hunting!

1. Melissa Sweet Lia, $1,250/originally $4,000

This dress is a cult classic, and for a long time it was impossible to find secondhand, but here’s one you can get your hands on that’s in like new condition. You’ll have to be petite, however, since it’s been fitted for a size zero.

2. Allure Bridal 8862, $700/originally $1,500

There’s so much swirly goodness in this dress that it can barely contain it. And that’s exactly what would make it a fun, fantastical dress for your wedding. Plus, you get a beautifully beaded accent drawing the eye in to the narrowest part of your waist.
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14May / 2012

Jason Matlo Brings His New Bridal Collection Out On The Town

If you’ve been reading WiV for awhile, you’ll know that we’re big fans of Jason Matlo (he might even be our favorite Vancouver wedding dress designer). So, naturally, we were excited to see what his new 2012 bridal collection would look like at “The Art of Romance” event he just put on. And, naturally, our expectations were totally exceeded.

Every gown that went down the runway at the Rosewood Hotel Georgia clearly said “couture”—and they should with over 3,000 hours of work going into them—and while Matlo managed to keep a clear theme running through collection, he didn’t sacrifice variety to do so. Continue reading →

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11May / 2012

Lovely Links For May 11th

Your mom may be focused on her “mother of the bride” role lately, but this weekend is all about her. Hopefully you have some fun plans on how to spoil the number one lady in your life this Sunday (we’re planning things like picnics, tea sessions and lots of chocolate and wine). Happy (early) Mother’s Day to all the mamas out there!

Here are the links we’re loving from around the web this week:

+ A wedding shoot with the mother-of-the-bride in a starring role (and lots of lace inspiration)

+ This playful engagement session by Sharalee Prang

+ Photographic proof of why you should consider wearing Toms on your wedding day

+ A crate for “the champagne of ginger ales” that could sit at your wedding full of ice and actual champagne Continue reading →

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07May / 2012

Uncommon Engagement Rings From Kate Szabone Jewellery

While we can, of course, appreciate the beauty of the single solitaire on a plain platinum band, we’re always excited to see a new bride rocking a ring that stands out in a sea of similar-looking options.

Knowing that, it’s no surprise that we’re smitten with Kate Szabone Jewellery.

Kate, who is based in Toronto, uses conflict-free diamonds and natural gemstomes in her pieces and crafts them into creations that are unlike anything we’ve ever seen. Continue reading →

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04May / 2012

Lovely Links For May 4th

What are you plans for the weekend, brides-to-be? We’re hoping to sip some delicious margaritas at some point (it’s Cinco De Mayo on Saturday, after all) and enjoy the spring weather.

Here are the links we’re loving from around the web this week:

+ A set of necklaces to gift your bridesmaids for your vintage garden wedding

+ This perfectly sweet (and affordable) print-at-home save the date from Thimble Design

+ The new Once Wed print magazine that’s so stunning it belongs on your coffee table

+ A beautiful barn wedding at Saar Bank Farms shot by Alyssa Schroeder Photography Continue reading →

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Jason Matlo Brings His New Bridal Collection Out On The Town

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Uncommon Engagement Rings From Kate Szabone Jewellery

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