We see a lot of pretty around these parts, and we couldn’t be happier to welcome another planner of the pretty to our SMP Canada family. In our eyes, the more pretty the better – and Blossom Events is a master at the art of pretty production. You’ll want to get to know these talents better for sure, so be sure to stop by their site and show them some SMP love!
From Blossom Events…We customize our packages to individual needs because we believe that weddings should reflect the individuality and personality of each couple.We also believe in building a relationship. We’re not just wedding planners, but we want you to be our friend, because we definitely like to be yours! So we’re always here to lend our ears, whether it’s about your needs for the wedding or just plain wedding rants, because we understand how stressful it can get when it comes to wedding planning.
Mary and I have been friends since school days and have been planning events and helping to coordinate and styling weddings for friends and family for many years. We have officially launched Blossom Events just a little over a year. Our work has been featured on wedding blogs like Wedding Obsession, Wedding Chicks and Wedluxe since. We offer day of coordination, full wedding coordination and ala carte services.
Mention you heard about Blossom Events through SMP, and you’ll get a 10% discount for all our packages. Free consultation.
Raise your hand if you’re in the midst of planning a fall wedding. If you are, or if you just love everything autumn, you will not want to miss this elegant and romantic Vancouver wedding by CountDown Events Planning & Design. It is filled with phenomenal details and overflowing with flowers in the prettiest of fall-inspired palettes. Plus this bride is just FABulous in her Monique Lhuillier gown and Christian Louboutin heels! Swoon! See it all in the full gallery!
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From CountDown Events Planning & Design… Working with Amanda and Danny was an absolute pleasure! Amanda has amazing taste a perfect blend of elegance and romance. From our first meeting to the wedding day, every little detail communicated what the couple had envisioned for their wedding day: a beautiful west coast celebration with a relaxed and intimate atmosphere, all the while spoiling their guests with an amazing reception. Amanda’s keen interest in nature fueled every single design meeting. Every component of the wedding was infused with natural elements, from the beautiful tree motif on the stationery signifying their ceremony spot to the use of birch tree bark framing the flower arrangements. We chose warm earth tones such as rich tones of browns and oranges mixed with a hint of yellow and green. We also incorporated elegant timeless décor details such crystal candelabras and eight crystal chandeliers that hung in the reception tent.
The ceremony took place overlooking the ocean at Brock House under a giant tree on a gorgeous sunny day. We added a touch of romance by covering the altar area with hundreds of burnt orange-colored rose petals. The sea breeze helped in spreading the petals beautifully. The couple’s personalized ceremony was accentuated by a Spanish guitar duo. After the touching ceremony, guests were met with delicious signature drinks and appetizers. Amanda took great care in choosing sustainable and local ingredients. Guests enjoyed a sunny cocktail reception on the sprawling lawns overlooking the Pacific Ocean as boats sailed by. As the sun went down, guests gathered under the white marquee tent and glowing chandeliers for dinner. The overall theme of the menu was “West Coast,” so all ingredients were fresh local and seasonal. After dinner, a lavish dessert bar was displayed as guests enjoyed tea and coffee. Dancing commenced with the bride and groom hitting the dance floor in style and continued until the venue doors were closing down. It was a magical day with a perfect, fairytale ending.
Wedding Photography: Sakura Photography / Reception Venue: Brock House Restaurant in Vancouver, British Columbia / Wedding Planning + Design: Soha Lavin of CountDown Events Planning & Design / Floral Design: GIF / Wedding Cake + Dessert Station: Sweet Thea / Wedding Invitations: Dauphine Press / Rentals + Lighting: Art of the Party / DJ: DJ Leanne of Girl on Wax Events / Live Music + Entertainment: Siegel Entertainment Ltd. / Wedding Dress: Monique Lhuillier via Bisou Bridal / Bride’s Custom Jewelry: Elsa Corsi / Bride’s Shoes: Christian Louboutin / Hair + Makeup: Anita Ho / Groom’s Attire: Paul Smith via Holt Renfrew
Heartwarming doesn’t even begin to describe this sweet-as-can-be Toronto wedding by MIMMO & CO. From their very first meeting, this couple’s story is one full of such tenderness, humor and joy. I love all the sentimental and personal touches they included into their wedding day especially the bird cookies that they baked themselves (a favorite of the groom’s). See the entire day in the full gallery!
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Almost ten years ago, Heather and Dave started summer jobs writing safety procedures for the transportation department at Dofasco. Both were from Burlington but had never met before. After being told on day one they were too productive, they relaxed and spent the majority of each day mocking each other about such important topics as whose school was better, whose lunch was better and whose safety procedures documentation was better. Somewhere along the way they started to appreciate other qualities in each other, and although he would never admit it, Dave began executing a complex strategy to ask Heather out. Dave’s dad and stepmom had recently gotten married, and Dave kept promising to bring Heather a piece of the wedding cake to work. Days went by and Dave kept forgetting to bring the cake. Finally he suggested that instead they go out for cake… So, on the first date, they shared cake. On the second date, they shared dinner. On the third date, Heather split her pants open getting into the car and Dave has been laughing with her every since.
For the engagement, while sitting on the couch, watching the latest Modern Family episode, the TV suddenly cut away to a video of Dave telling Heather the clues to a scavenger hunt through their apartment. The clues lead her to a large Yoda cookie jar, which had a ring box hidden inside. As instructed, she handed the box to Dave who then got down on one knee and proposed! (Much to Heather’s dislike, Dave is an avid Star Wars fan and insists on displaying his prized Yodas. Heather is convinced that Dave only used the Yoda cookie jar as part of the engagement so he could ensure that Heather could never get rid of it in the future, given it now holds “sentimental value”.)
The couple had many favorite moments throughout their wedding day, but one of the best things about it were the favors. Heather, the bride’s Mum, the bride’s sister (and maid of honour) and some of the bridesmaids baked love bird-shaped sugar cookies for each guest. The cookies are Dave’s favourite, and Heather bakes them every year for Dave for Valentine’s Day. Attached to the cookies was the recipe, which is Heather’s late grandmother’s, and a note saying a donation had been made to the church where she was buried, as well as the Princess Margaret Hospital Foundation in support of our loved ones whose lives had been touched by cancer.
Wedding Photographey: Mimmo Galati of MIMMO & CO / Wedding Venue: The Berkeley in Toronto, Ontario / Floral Design + Decor: John Paul de Melo of Designs by JP (Formerly Caja Design) / Wedding Stationery: Beckee McCann of Paper & Poste / Invitation Design: Alice Louise Press / Programs, Menus, Favor Tags + Thank You Cards: DIY / Photo Booth: Snapz Photo Booth / DJ: Ian Liwanag / Band: The Chops (Featuring the Groom + Four of His Friends) / Favors: DIY / Wedding Dress: Magdalena Gymr via Eunice Yoo of Vogue Sposa Bridal Boutique / Bride’s Headpiece: Karolia Keeler / Bridesmaids’ Dresses: BCBG / Hair + Makeup: Salon Tocci / Bride’s Hair + Makeup: Tyler Marr of Salon Tocci / Groom’s Suit + Tie: Hugo Boss / Groom’s Accessories: Harry Rosen / Groomsmen’s Ties: Hugo Boss
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