Notes From Out Of Town

[ September 27, 2011 ] catherine

Montreal

Patricia Tzikoulis owner of Pearl Bridal House in Port Credit has recently opened L’Atelier Perla in the heart of Montreal.

L’Atelier Perla is featuring designers such as Amsale, Kenneth Pool, Jim Hjelm and Lazaro, designers Montreal brides would have in the past had to travel to Toronto or New York to find.

The interior of the boutique was inspired by delicate vintage feminine fabrics and the Montreal fashion scene,“We wanted the atmosphere to enhance the overall experience for a woman searching for her perfect wedding gown” Says Tzikoulis.

If your from Montreal and looking for the perfect gown make an appointment with Ashley Braz, Managing Director and Stylist and she will be happy to style every detail of your overall look, from your dress to your accessories.

L’Atelier Perla
2125 Rue Crescent
Montreal, QC H3G 2C6
Contact: Ashley Braz
514 285 1187
info@latelierperla.com
www.latelierperla.com

Ottawa

The spring 2012 collection has arrived at Ashton Station Bridal. Book your appointment for the trunk show October 7-9 by calling 613.240.7616. Don’t miss seeing this stunning collection.

Huron County

The sixth annual Huron County Bridal Expo is Sunday, October 23rd at Bluewater Shores Resort. Stay at The Little Inn for the weekend and your ticket to the expo, just down the street, is included. While at the Inn take a tour, meet a local wedding photographer and florist and view items from the amazing Hazlitt Vintage Collection.

A Sneak Peek Into TWC Magazine

[ September 26, 2011 ] catherine

Here’s a sneak peek into the first photo shoot for The Wedding Co. Magazine. What an inspiring day working with such a talented team and being surrounded by some truly beautiful wedding gowns! After much planning, it’s absolutely amazing to see The Wedding Co. vision begin to take shape — we can’t wait to share it with you come the new year.

If you’re a bride wondering where to get The Wedding Co. Magazine, the premiere issue will launch at The Wedding Co. Show January 13–14 at the Carlu. Click for more information.

If you’re a photographer and would like to submit a real wedding for consideration, click here.

For any other inquires, please visit the contact page on The Wedding Co. website.

Diner En Blanc

[ August 16, 2011 ] catherine

After reading an article in The New York Times about a Paris event called Dîner en Blanc, Janice Thompson decided to organize a similar event in Niagara-on-the-Lake, where she works as Chamber of Commerce president. For those who don’t know, Dîner en Blanc is an annual dinner that invites thousands of participants to dress up in white and meet in a public space with their own food, drink, tableware and chairs. It always turns into a giant party, with people eating and dancing well into the night.

Thompson knew this would be the perfect type of event for her community. She was so excited about the idea that she and her staff organized their own version in just three short weeks.

Here’s how it worked: There were 50 tables of eight. Each table had a captain that organized its own guest list. Guests paid $10 each to cover the cost of the table and chair rental. Then each table organized its own food and décor, as well as ordering wine in advance from Wineries of Niagara-on-the-Lake. Guests also supplied their own linens, plates, glasses and cutlery (nothing disposable was allowed). And, finally, everyone came dressed in white.

Guest had an amazing night mingling, eating and toasting the beauty of friendship until the clock struck 10:30. That’s when everyone worked together to clean up the street and make sure not a crumb was left for even a mouse.

I feature this story to remind everyone that you don’t always need an occasion to host a party. Celebrating good friends, food and community is occasion enough.

Diner en Blanc from ENNS VISUALS on Vimeo.

Photography By: Nataschia Wielink
Video By: Enns Visuals
Assistant: Stacy Lowe
Live Music by: The Amazing Flyin’ Hammer Brothers