Something Borrowed

Sorry I've been MIA...midterms and a busy weekend!


Has anyone read Emily Giffin's book series? The first book being the fabulous Something Borrowed, of course. I read this book years ago-- probably five years ago, at least. I remember loving it, but not reading further into the series for some reason. I picked up the book again this morning-- not going to lie, that may or may not have been triggered by the recent release of the movie trailer with Kate Hudson and Ginnifer Goodwin. I started reading the book again and I'm totally hooked, again. The movie looks funny, I'm definitely going to check it out in May.

Latte Hearts & Wedding Bliss

I am taking a break (a short one, at that) from midterm studying to share with you the highlight of my day yesterday.

I am interning at a company that has moved offices, specifically to Spadina, right in Chinatown. On the main floor of this new building is the Toronto renowned Dark Horse Espresso Bar, which outdoes your friendly neighborhood Starbucks in pretty much every way possible. I treated myself to a Mocha Latte yesterday before work, and was enchanted when they handed me the final product -- I looked into the cardboard cup and saw a heart on the top!

I didn't even want to drink it, because that would mess up the design. Yeah, that lasted long. The latte was heaven, by the way.

In other news, if you happen to be in the area on Sunday, March 6th, I suggest coming by the Sheraton Hotel on Queen St. to the Wedding Bliss Bridal Show. I will be at a booth with the company I'm interning with talking about all things wedding. Also, there's a fabulous sample sale happening. I'll be there from 12pm-2pm. Come out and see!

Where to Church?

Back in the summer, Andrew and I took a long, long drive. We ended up in Lowville, which we thought was absolutely beautiful with its narrow, winding roads and quaint houses and parks. We kept driving and ended up in a town called Freelton (yeah, I know, we'd never heard of it either!). Freelton has close to nothing in terms of entertainment, industry, or real character. Or so we thought...until we found Our Lady of Mount Carmel R.C Church. I remember stumbling upon the church so randomly in our drive and getting out of the car to walk around the grounds. It reminded me so much of a little Irish or Scottish church, the kind that are so old you wonder how long the churchyard has been there for. In the summer, I wasn't planning my wedding and so, obviously, didn't bother to write the name of the church down or actually remember where it was located.

I should have!

Right after we got engaged, we started to talk about churches. And of course, the Freelton church was top of the list. Except for the fact that we thought it had been in Lowville. We didn't remember how far we'd driven and that we'd actually discovered the gem of a church in Freelton, near Hamilton. So today, upon arriving in Lowville to actually see the church again, we quickly realized, hey, this isn't the same church at all. We did, however, find St. George's Anglican Church which is actually in Lowville, and were quite taken with it.

Lowville is just lovely, I'm sure those of you who know it know this. We weren't able to go in, as we weren't there around Mass times, and the doors were locked. There are pictures online but of course I can't go by those -- they are always deceiving. Above is St. George's in Lowville, below is Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Freelton.

Based on the outsides, what do you think?

I'm going to make some calls this week and see if I can set up appointments where I can actually check out the interiors. Stay tuned!

Doe, a Deer

This is generally un-wedding related, but I want to post it anyway. Hope you find it somewhat interesting.

Have you ever heard of anyone having a deer for a pet? Me neither. But of course, being totally one-of-a-kind and original, not to mention almost deer-like in her fragile nature, Audrey Hepburn had a pet deer.

How beautiful is this picture?? The deer looks so vulnerable and yet so safe with her.

So sweet! It's just like a little baby.

She even took the deer grocery shopping with her...on a leash...

And clothes shopping...

And just hung out with it at home...

Just wanted to share these beautiful pictures! I have a very soft, sensitive spot for deers because a couple of weeks ago I unfortunately saw an accident involving a couple of does on the 401 on a sunny Sunday afternoon. They are amazing creatures and it's a terrible thing that the place they get their food is on the edge of our huge highways. Do your best to watch out for them. Without putting yourself in danger, of course.

Valentine's Day Weekend

Happy Friday everyone! In honour of Valentine's Day coming up, single or in a relationship, everyone should celebrate love. Here are my favorite "Hollywood" wedding moments:

Actress Grace Kelly married Monaco's Prince Rainier in the 1950's and simultaneously retired from acting. Wouldn't you have? She became a Princess! Look at all of that beading and lace...

Audrey Hepburn married Mel Ferrer in the 1950's as well. Her dress was a quintessential 1950's cut that ended just below her calf. Love her little rose wreath.

Oh, Richard Burton and Liz Taylor. Married each other twice and divorced each other twice. But she, as always, is gorgeous in this Grecian, or is Roman? style gown with flowers in her hair. Always glamourous.

Tuesday Inspiration

What better place to draw inspiration than from pictures of past weddings online?


Floating roses as centerpieces....gorgeous. I am in love with roses.

I know, I know...A Walk to Remember...but honestly, how beautiful was Mandy Moore in this scene? The moment I saw that lacy veil I knew it was what I wanted (or very similar to what I wanted) at my own wedding. There is something so antique about lacy wedding veils without being too "grandmother-ish". They're as classic as it gets. And aren't weddings all about tradition anyway?

Now I am all for clean lines and a neat bouquet, but there is something so regal and beautiful about a big cascading one that gives the bride an entirely new silhouette. What do you think? Especially a bouquet of pale pink roses.

An Audience

Can I just say how nice it is to write here and know that people are reading it and (hopefully) enjoying it! I love an audience.

You know who else loves an audience? Or certainly should get used to an audience? (Ha ha).

Kate Middleton.

In keeping with all things wedding-related, what event is more exciting than the upcoming royal wedding in April? I can't wait, and I don't even know these people. A friend of mine at school sent me a link to Holt Renfrew's website the other day because the gorgeous blue dress Kate Middleton wore at her engagement announcement back in November is available to all of us commoners.

Made by designer Issa and priced at $535, this dress is the exact one Kate wore, and I think I'm going to need to find a cheaper version of it ASAP. What do you think??