We are so excited to be presenting a new format of show this spring in conjunction with Toronto’s super fab Drake Hotel on May 1.
The Spring Wedding Show is literally going to be a crossroads between couture and indie style: everything you’ve come to expect from a Wedding Co. event (think super amazing quality of people and products, the city’s best when it comes to weddings and a fun, relaxed, elegant event) but this time we’re blending it with our current obsession with ‘the independent spirit’ of design and the DIY inspiration for modern wedding creativity.
If you attended The Wedding Show and enjoyed the Handmade Stand, or you love our DIY projects on the blog, this is definitely the show for you.
Get a spot in the or (letterpress) workshops we’ve planned by calling The Wedding Co.: 416.597.0143, in the meantime, check our events page for a few more details.
We’ll be getting this up on the events page soon enough, but we thought we’d share the amazing video Images Weddings put together for us: Thank you Images!! Thanks also to Piers Baker (Third From The Sun DJ Services) for our music selection.
It was a question we asked a LOT at Indie Wed this weekend and we received a bunch of wonderful descriptions and ideas in reply: from couples who aren’t afraid of incorporating a little colour to their day, to events and people being contemporary and artsy, to fostering new ideas in order to make a wedding something personal and not being afraid to embrace the independent spirit and express oneself.
My personal favourite, came from Jolene Sullivan at Delicate Creature, an event services firm: indie couples, she explained, appreciate the artisanal culture of the independent business owner and “care for the hand behind the wedding.”
Delicate Creature's Indie Wed booth
Aesthetically, indie weddings can take any form and can go from black tie to jeans and t’s but some really broad themes do seem to be popular at the moment with couples pushing beyond the boundaries of a strictly traditional event and a handmade or DIY feel often permeates: nature, for example is a current favourite, especially with city couples. Sullivan’s booth was themed Spring in Chicago and featured butterflies, moss, birch bark placemats and small vases of petite single bloom flowers.
It was a theme we saw reflected in The Wedding Show as well; Graydon Hall used a neutral colour scheme, butterflies, natural wood elements and served gourmet hot chocolate while Cake Opera Co. used a lighthearted theme of Milk and Honey to incorporate the soft look of milk glass, bees and honeycomb … it’s absolutely amazing to consider that these three very different companies can all draw from a similar inspiration point and achieve something so unique in which to express their professional identity.
Scroll through the Handmade Stand items one last time to see the winners and, because we challenged readers to enter by submitting a comment about something wedding-related, we thought we’d post those, too!
Congratulations to all the winners — we’ll be in touch very shortly!
The "Yes" fused glass pendant necklace, Leila Cools -- Julie: "Wish I had (an engagement story) …already started planning our Maui wedding in Septemeber 2011…venue is booked…some vendors are booked…but haven’t received the “offical proposal” yet…still need to pick up the ring…a deposit has been made…my boyfriend/FI was laid off but then rehired so the ring was put on hold…should now have it in the next week or two…we’ve live together…have been common law for almost three years. He’s not the most romantic so he will probably bend down on one knee and say babe “let’s do this”!"
Ring Bearer Bowl, Paloma’s Nest -- Matthew: "My fiance and I share the job of doing dishes together each night and a dish like this would be a great place to put our rings so they don’t get lost, or at least mine won’t get lost. Our wedding is a little unconventional and a pillow just won’t do."
Clay gardenia hair piece, Tracey Paul/Invite Me! Creative Announcements -- Jenny: "I am having a very simple but intimate garden wedding ceremony and wasn’t going to wear a veil. But to add some elegance and freshness, I was going to wear a white flower in my hair. I think this clay gardenia hair accessory will look so beautiful with my wedding gown and I can treasure it forever! (unlike if I were to use real flowers)."
Customized sparkler holder template, Twig & Thistle -- Sabrina: "oh my gosh this is perfect…..this is exactly what I was looking for to add to the pyro for all our guests. We’re getting married in may and would just appreciate this special touch."
Handwoven flower cone, Nutfield Weaver -- Kristin M.: "Hmmm we’re actually not allowed to throw petals at our site, so I’d fill this with either lots of peonies and roses or with a bunch of strawberries (my flower girl is very obsessed with strawberries at the moment!), that she could carry."
Snap and Tumble's 20 flat thank-you letterpressed cards in yellow and matching grey envelopes -- Tracey M: "These cards are absolutely beautiful! The detailing on the envelope is so different and will really make the thank you cards stand out! The cards are simple, but will really make wedding guests feel appreciated. I love the colours too!"
“Love” embroidered pillow, The Garter Maker -- Christina G.: "I know others have said it, but this would look lovely on our bed. And would be a reminder of the greatest day of our lives….every single night!"
Cut the Cake Designs’ wedding guest book box -- Sam: "I love the chrysanthemum print…so adorable! I would either keep the cards as is in their box and re-read the comments every so often to reminisce about the wedding; or I’d make a giant collage and frame it for display in our home. I love this giveaway!"
Purple jewel & white feather fascinator, One Little Dove -- Jessica: "what fascinates me is that i have been so relaxed through the whole process. i thought it would be a super stressful time but so far it hasn’t. i’ve got about 3 months left though so the stress might be coming soon! i am also fascinated by all the people that have shown support and helped out to make the big day a big success "
10" Eyelet Cake Stand in glossy white, Jeanette Zeis Ceramics -- Barbara: "i’m surprising my daughter with a cupcake buffet at her wedding and this would be perfect! she has damask table runners so i would personalise it with a shiny black or velvet ribbon."
Four purple and pearl hand-beaded leaves on a ribbon-wrapped headband, Quirky Beauty -- Deb Lewis: "Perfect way to add glam to any outfit"
Babbs' ivory silk pleated clutch with a removable flower brooch -- Corinne: "I adore this simply beautiful clutch. There are several things I would put inside its little pocket. First, a Tide-To-Go pen – for any emergencies throughout the day that might attack my dress, or my fiance – he is a magnet for messes/dirt. My cellphone – I can’t go anywhere without it. I won’t be blogging immediately after I’m married or posting a comment on twitter, but I have to have my cellphone close. I’m not a big make-up person but I can anticipate having my favourite shade of Mac lip gloss or my Burt’s Bees lip balm inside the clutch. Kleenix is a must – chances are there will be tears from many people on the day – parents, bridal party, family, myself or my fiance. On the odd chance that my breath isn’t up to par I will most likely have a pack of gum inside to freshen-up. Being a paramedic, I’m pretty sure I could create a teeny tiny first aid kit for emergencies during the day (band-aids, alcohol wipes, safety pins, etc.)."
Congratulations to Julie (left) who entered and won Snapz Photo Booth raffle at The Wedding Show!
Julie isn’t getting married, but entered on behalf of her friend, Heather, to whom she has given the use of the booth to for her summer wedding at The Hunt Club. “What a bridesmaid!” Heather emailed Snapz about the event, “I’m I am so excited about this!”
We can’t wait to see the results of the photo booth at the wedding!
Don’t you just LOVE these pics of our 20 VIP ‘tourists’ who got a private visit to The Wedding Show?
When their tour was done, we gave each of the 10 winners a customized ‘To Have and To Hold’ tote bag, filled with some wicked stuff (more about that here) and sent them to Booth, a brand new photo booth making it’s premier appearance at the show.
At The Wedding Show, we had our first ever VIP tour with 10 contest winners and their guests. Catherine took the group through the empty Wedding Show on a personalized trend-oriented tour pointing out great ideas, fresh looks and answering questions from brides- and grooms-to-be. At the end of the tour we provided each person with a personalized bag of goodies and asked them all to pose in Booth — a photo booth which made its debut at The Wedding Show. Take a look at the tour below, our favourite Booth shots are coming later and few behind-the-scenes of the VIP bags in the making can be seen if you click to read the full post.
***The comment period for The Handmade Stand items has now ended – thank you to everyone who stopped by and told us a little about their celebration and wedding day plans, we’ll be announcing our 12 winners Wednesday … stay tuned!***
Good Morning and welcome to a day chock full of giveaways.
The Handmade Stand at The Wedding Show where our Crane Chandelier Project, the handmade items from Etsy and other online artisans and the pipecleaner rings could be found all weekend long
We’re re-posting the items we showcased at The Handmade Stand today – scroll down to discover all 11. You have until midnight tonight to make a comment on the items you would love to win, for each there is a specific piece of information we’re looking for to qualify your comment, just check the post before commenting.
You’re welcome to comment multiple times for each item and we’ll be choosing names at random however we won’t give one person more than one item. Well announce the winners on Wednesday and contact each one via email to organize delivery. If you win, we’d LOVE to see photos of your wedding down the road, especially incorporating the item you’ve won!
On Wednesday we’ll also be announcing the winners of our two show raffles so stay tuned for that, too.
Crate & Barrel's wine-themed gift box, part of the Ultimate Wine Experience raffle
A final item we almost missed posting is this incredible clay gardenia. Eco chic at its finest and most creative, Tracey Paul (Invite Me! Creative Announcements) has been crafting the most exquisite flowers out of Claycraft for Deco for hair pieces, bouquets, boutonnières … you name it; where real flowers fit, so do Tracey’s. This item is for your hair and if you didn’t pick it up at The Wedding Show, you’d be amazed at how light it is.
To win this final item from The Handmade Stand, comment on this post and tell us why a white gardenia hair accessory would be the perfect addition to your big day. We’ll choose a winner at random, you have until midnight tonight to comment.
Win the original Ring Bearer Bowl from Paloma’s Nest. It fits in the palm of your hand and is strung on a silky cord and comes packaged in absolutely delicious and eco-sensitive packaging from Caroline Colom Vasquez’s carbon-free workshop. We just love the phrase: “to have and to hold”, don’t you?
To enter to win this bowl, comment on this blog post and tell us what you’ll use it for after the wedding. You have until midnight on Monday, January 25 to comment and we’ll select a winner at random.
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(letterpress) workshops we’ve planned by calling The Wedding Co.: 416.597.0143, in the meantime, check our 
Don’t you just LOVE these pics of our 20 VIP ‘tourists’ who got a private visit to The Wedding Show?
