I went to my first wedding show last weekend to help a friend plan a wedding, and to get a better picture of everything that was available in Toronto. Indeed, everything is available. There is no ceiling to your desires (which also assumes no ceiling on your budget). You can get a Twilight/Braveheart forest-type wedding indoors by renting candle-lit trees, or football-themed cupcakes for a bachelor’s party with the groom’s party, or slap gold foil on your 8 ft long dessert table for the Midas touch. You can have it in any venue that reflects your interest: golf courses, theatres, concert halls (like the Royal Conservatory of Music), art galleries (like the AGO), quirky-hipster Drake Hotel, or just general ballin’ like the Shangri La or Four Seasons Hotels. My impression of the theme was “zero limits.”
By the way, the vendors also feature also have amazing free samples. Like mini cupcakes, chocolates, cookies, macarons. In addition, there’s also live music that you can hire as entertainment. Seriously, this is greatest type of trade show ever.
Below are a few breath-taking vendors for, as the phrase goes, “Classic with a modern twist” look.
Beautiful, symmetrical earrings made of Swarovski crystals by talented Elsa Corsi.

Fantasy tiered cakes, and detailed dessert tables by Patricia’s Cake Creations








Four Seasons venue booth



who gave away delicious goodies:



The Wedding Co show also gave away their magazine, which had a ton of advice and content. My favorite was a mock wedding theme they presented different cake and invitations artists, and got their take on it. Seriously, check it out. Their makeup advice was simple, and wearable.



Overall, it was a great show. I’ll be showcasing a hipster-hippy themed set from the show next week.
Cheers,
Jen.
Something Blue – White Lace Dancing Shoes
I was looking for a pair of flats that were wearable for every day (not as a bride). You’d think it’s easy to find shoes that look good, don’t chaff, fit comfortably, doesn’t blow the budget, but my ongoing quest and amount of money wasted said otherwise. Until now.
I bought a pair of royal blue flats that were an absolute dream to walk in. They remind me of shoes from Puma I had years ago. Walkin on Air, an Etsy store, feature blue and purple colored shoes for the ‘Something Blue’ on your special day. These flats are made of soft fabric, covered in a velvet finish. They’re well made, and will last until your next craving for new shoes.
Business in the front:
Party in the back:


Just thought to share if brides were looking for some comfy dancing shoes for the reception!
Cheers,
Jen.