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Love, Love, Love These Dresses

Catherine Lash — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 11:00:32 +0000

Looking for a fun dress for your bridesmaids or need a new out fit for a shower or engagement party that you will wear again and again, look no further than Lesley Evers.

How To Write A Thank-You Note

Catherine Lash — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 11:00:32 +0000

Save-the-dates and thank-you notes are the bookends to every wedding. The save-the-date sets the tone and the thank-you note leaves a lasting impression.

Snap & Tumble Thank-You card

Writing thank-you notes isn’t necessarily a difficult task but it can sure be time-consuming. It’s important, when sitting down to write a thank-you note, to take the time to reflect on your wedding day and how that particular person made it memorable.

A few other things to remember when writing a thank-you note:

Write one, even if it is late. It’s best if you can get them done within three to four weeks of the event.
Hand-write each thank-you note (no mass emails allowed!).
Be sure you mention the actual gift received and how you have or are planning to use it.
If you receive money, tell them how you intend to spend it.
If you didn’t particularly like the gift, focus on how much you appreciated them attending the wedding or shower.
If they sent a gift but were not able to attend your wedding, say how sorry you are they were not able to make it and you look forward to seeing them in the future.
Do not, I repeat, do not have guests address their own thank-you card envelopes at a party. This is very distasteful.

The best approach to making sure you get the job done is to break it up, do not try to write them all in one sitting and make sure it’s a team effort. This is not a one-person job.

Reference: The Wedding Book by Mindy Weiss

Photograph by: Tanya Roberts of Snap and Tumble

Vintage Inspiration, Part 3 of 3

Catherine Lash — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 20:00:48 +0000

Thank-you’s, Best Loved Fairy Tales, hats, ducks, stripes, carrots and suitcases, all with a touch of orange.

All available at: Art History and The Melissa
1080 Queen Street West
Hours: Thursday and Friday 12-7, Saturday 11-6, Sunday 11-5

Vintage Inspiration, Part 2 of 3

Catherine Lash — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 18:00:05 +0000

Vintage handkerchiefs, candy tins, note cards, glassware, linens and a beautiful silhouette, how beautiful the past was.

All available at: Art History and The Melissa
1080 Queen Street West
Hours: Thursday and Friday 12-7, Saturday 11-6, Sunday 11-5

Photography By: Catherine Lash

Vintage Inspiration, Part 1 of 3

Catherine Lash — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 16:00:21 +0000

If you are looking for vintage ideas or knick-knacks for your wedding or shower be sure to drop into Art History and The Melissa. Both stores are located in the same building in Toronto near Queen and Dovercourt. Looking for something specific? Ask Melissa and she will either have it in the back or put it on her wish list.

Art History and The Melissa
1080 Queen Street West
Hours: Thursday and Friday 12-7, Saturday 11-6, Sunday 11-5

Photography By: Catherine Lash

Friday Find

Catherine Lash — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 19:00:50 +0000

I couldn’t resist posting these whimsical hats by Chatham Girls Shop designer, Zara Carpenter. Zara describes herself as, “a maker of beautiful things, I love to turn something old and tired into something new and exciting.”

The Enchanting White Rose Gazebo Hat

The So Very Decadent Sea Pearl Ship Hat

Too Too Cutie Bambi Hat

The Marie Antionette Double Giant Bow Aliceband

Myles Mindham: A Rare Gem

Catherine Lash — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 13:34:55 +0000

We’re loving award-winning Canadian jewellery designer Myles Mindham for his one-of –a-kind creations incorporating precious metals and rare gemstones. His boutique, which since 2007 has been located on the ground level of Toronto’s Park Hyatt hotel — prior to that he was more of a hidden gem, designing bespoke pieces exclusively for those in-the-know — showcases his nature-inspired baubles that have been warn by the likes of Canadian soprano Measha Brueggergosman.

Myles sources most of his stones from Canada and, specifically, from Ontario — good news for brides (or brides-to-be) searching for engagement rings or wedding bands made from “fair trade” diamonds. For many women, an engagement ring is the starting point for her jewellery collection and it sets the tone for years to come. Choose wisely.

One of-a-kind Flower Ring

DIY Supplies

Catherine Lash — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:00:38 +0000

Looking for some DIY supplies or inspiration, drop by The Paper Place this weekend.

The Happy Milliner

Catherine Lash — Thu, 27 May 2010 11:00:59 +0000

The first hat milliner David Dunkley got up at three in the morning to sketch because he could’t sleep is called the KC’s Hats’ Mad Hatter. This hat has been a constant in his collection and one he holds dear to his heart.

The Mad Hatter Hat

David Dunkley has gone from making hats in his basement to opening his own store on Bathurst Street. Over the years he has done it all – from selling at the St. Lawrence Market for three years to wholesaling, he now has gone back to his roots of producing one-of-a-kind objects. He studies with the Queen Mother’s milliner every spring and buys his feathers from exclusive suppliers in London. Davids goal: to be the leading bespoke milliner in Canada.

Mini top hat in progress and the finished product

From wide-brimmed hats to mini top hats and fascinators, a David Dunkley piece is an original piece of art for the confident bride. He will work with you from start to finish to make the piece that will complete your look or be your look.

David Dunkley

Origami Cranes at The Paper Place

Catherine Lash — Thu, 13 May 2010 11:00:37 +0000

Want to contribute to The Crane Chandelier Project but learning to make a crane seems overwhelming when there are so many other things on your mind?

I am thrilled to announce a wonderful partnership between The Wedding Co. and The Paper Place. From now until December 31^st drop by The Paper Place a sign a crane for the Crane Chandelier Project. We’ll have a vase of paper cranes in the shop, all you have to to is ask and they’ll keep them safely for you and pass them on to us to add to the final project.

The Paper Place is one of the most unique and inspiring stores here in Toronto, if you are doing a DIY project for your wedding, or would like to but don’t know where to start, drop in and browse or better yet chat with one of the staff, they are all artists themselves and have many great ideas.

Not in the hood? Get us to send you a pre-folded crane and mail it back to us!