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Reem Acra Spring 2013 Bridal Fashion Show NYC

04.14.12

Author: Rebecca Fisher-Swarbrooke Photographer: Brianna Hughes

As you now know, we are currently experiencing the sights, smells, and sounds of New York City. Our Autumn|Winter 2012 cover will provide a showcase for two of New York’s finest designers; floral master Preston Bailey and gown designer Reem Acra—we cannot wait to show you this magnificent cover shot by Edmonton’s own Brianna Hughes. The artistic brilliance is impeccable.

Today, we were invited to attend a fashion show for Reem Acra’s Spring 2013 Bridal Collection where we sat in awe of Ms. Acra’s exquisite designs. With over twenty unique gowns in the collection, it is hard to select favourites. I could truly see myself in any one of them. With an abundance of silk and lace, tulle and organza, and pearls and crystals, well it was like being in heaven. As the lights beamed down on the white runway and as the models walked into the room, I couldn’t help but think that any bride who wears Reem Acra must feel like the most special bride on earth.

I can’t wait to share more with you. We’re sharing a few of the gowns that we loved best, but be sure to pick up a copy of the Autumn|Winter 2012 issue this July to read my interview with Reem Acra and see more photos from the runway.

Of course, we were thrilled to have watched the show, but we also got to sneak behind the scenes to meet the designer herself. It was a special treat to also meet Marcy Blum, Darcy Miller, and Sylvia Weinstock; three women whose work I absolutely adore.

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9 Things To Do As Soon As You Get Engaged

03.27.12

He popped the question. You said yes ! Congratulations…You’re Engaged. Now What ?

1. Call Your Closest Family & Friends First: No matter how tempted you are to change your Facebook, Twitter, or BBM status, don’t ! First pick up the phone and individually call your loved ones. Set aside a few hours to make these special phone calls, then you can proceed with the viral status updates.

2. Get Your Ring Insured and Sized: If your fiance hasn’t done it already, you need to insure your engagement ring immediately. The jeweller should provide an appraisal slip which will be used to determine it’s value. Once the ring is insured take it back into the jeweller to get resized – the last thing you want is to lose your ring because it was too big or not be able to wear it because it’s too small.

3. Get A Manicure: Your hand is about to be the subject of a lot of photos and attention, so don’t embarrass yourself with unpolished hands. Get a manicure, professional or at-home.

4. Set A Date – Even If It’s Tentative: Sit down with your fiance and figure out when would be the best time to tie the knot. Seasons, family visits, vacation schedules all play a factor on picking the date. Give a 2 week margin for flexibility, some vendors and venues book up well in advance.

5. Have “The Budget Talk”: Regardless of how much you are spending on your wedding, setting a budget is essential. Research vendors and get quotes so you end up with a realistic budget.

6. Guest Count: To get an accurate number of how many guests to expect compile a list from both your parents and have them prioritize their wish list. Prioritizing the lists will make it easy to cut down later on if need be.

7. Hiring a Wedding Coordinator or Planner: Review the elements of your wedding and figure out the tasks involved – determine if you want to tackle them alone or if you’d rather hire a professional wedding planner. Keep in mind that a wedding coordinator will cost extra money, so make sure the option fits in your budget.

8. Be Inspired: Get a bunch of wedding magazines and setup a Pinterest account . Now’s a good time to collect ideas that inspire you and to learn what you want – and don’t want in your wedding.

9. Relax: Don’t forget this is supposed to be a pleasant experience. You don’t need to immediately jump into wedding planning mode. After step 3 it’s perfectly fine to take a few weeks to simply enjoy being engaged.

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After a Little Convincing, She Finally Said “I Do” — Ngan & Vinny 

03.23.12

Edmonton Featured Wedding courtesy of Jill Coursen Photography  Author: Rebecca Fisher-Swarbrooke  

Although this wedding was simple in décor and detail, the selections that were made complemented one another to ensure that this couple had a wedding that was not only dramatic, but also resembled them. The TransAlta Arts Barns was a unique venue of choice. Ngan and Vinny had requested a ceremony site with large windows that would allow for a setting that glowed in natural light. They also wished for a reception venue that was avant-garde, somewhere their guests had not yet experienced. As they planned their wedding, alongside their wedding planner, they reminisced about special moments from their history together; one of these moments being their enthusiasm for karaoke. So, of course, they participated in a joyous evening filled with the crooning of their guests.

Ngan does not use the word “love” hastily. She takes time before she commits and this is true of her relationship with Vinny. The couple courted for twelve years (yes, you read it correctly!) and were introduced a few years prior. Ngan’s maid of honour had first introduced her to Vinny during their first year of schooling at the University of Alberta. After two years of longing, Vinny finally found the courage to ask Ngan to go on their first date and as we can see, she said yes!

The Proposal

Vinny knew immediately that Ngan was the love of his life, the woman whom he would dream of spending the rest of his life with. Earlier in their relationship, they agreed that they did not need to formalize their relationship through the act of marriage, but in due course they decided that they wished to be wed.   Prior to the couple’s trip to San Francisco, Vinny phoned Ngan’s father to request his blessing for his daughter’s hand in marriage. This story was touching and as Vinny relayed this story at the wedding reception, all of their guests had a tear in his or her eye. As a romantic and a family oriented individual, I am always touched by stories of grooms asking for a bride’s parent’s blessing; this is the most respectable and honourable action.   In a small park overlooking San Francisco Bay, Vinny finally proposed to Ngan.

What was your favourite moment of your wedding?  

NGAN: The vows. A very close second were the toasts which were heartfelt and moving.  

Do you have any advice for couples who are currently planning their wedding?  

NGAN: Definitely hire a wedding planner! Our wedding planner was great to work with and she made the planning process seem effortless. In addition to all of the planning and valuable guidance that Rebecca provided as our wedding planner, we were able to enjoy our special day with family and friends, stress-free knowing that she was taking care of every little detail.

Did you go on a honeymoon? Where to and for how long? Tell us about it! 

NGAN: Since we got married in the summer, we decided to wait until November (when the weather was colder in Edmonton) to take our honeymoon trip to Costa Rica. The honeymoon was fantastic! It was very easy to get around the country so we were able to travel to many destinations and have completely different experiences during our two week trip.

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