So the wedding plans had slowed down a bit, but things are starting to pick up again. I've realized that once all the major things are done, it's pretty much a waiting game until the big day. However, right now things are completely finished so I shall fill you in on what's going on.
So at the moment Michael and are interviewing cake people again. We had two this week (Monday and Tuesday). On Monday we saw Isabelle, who I must say we were blown away with. If any of you reading this were at John's going away party she is the lady that did the chocolate sushi. So we went, and we tried eight different types of cake, all delicious, and all so very different. We had red velvet with a creme cheese filling, chocolate with a chocolate butter cream ganache, vanilla with a mango butter cream, and many more. Everything was so delicious, and her ideas for our unique cake were great. After Michael and I came out of that meeting we were pretty sure she was the one that we wanted to go with. She brought great ideas, and she is obviously really talented. We discussed with her actually doing mini cakes for us as bonbonieres, and we're seriously thinking about going in that direction. Michael and I don't really want to hand things out to people that are just going to sit on the shelf, so what better way to satisfy people other than to give them something to eat :).
On Tuesday we had another appointment with another person here in Toronto. We were less than impressed with this meeting, as the cakes really did 'wow' us, nor did the person we met with. She was a nice person, however I don't think that she should have been the one handling the meeting, as she did not seem to be very open. She didn't have many ideas to bring to the table, and we just weren't that impressed. The cake tasting was in the form of cupcakes (which I don't like) for the reason that you don't actually get to see what the layers of the cake will look like. Also, the cupcakes were on the drier side, and we had to pay $20.00 for the tasting.
At the moment Michael and are have one more person to see next week, and I believe that we've made our decision. If this other person blows us away as well then we might really have some stiff competition.....and Michael and I are going to have to put some thought into it.
Another thing that we're working on are save the date card. For all those people out there getting married, I found a great site. I was talking to a friend of mine, and the save the date card her daughter sent out was in the form of a magnet with the couples picture on it. When I saw it I loved the idea, and Michael and I found a whole bunch online. They happen to be not too expensive, and easy enough to do. So Michael and I are going to be sending save the date cards out by the end of summer...which also means we're going to have to finalize that list.
Things are really coming together and I'm just so excited. Oh we've also found a designer for our rings, and we're going to be doing that soon. :)
* If anyone would like more information on the cake person that we're most likely going with, or anything else that I've mentioned please just leave a message and I'll provide you with the information.*
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
The Cake Lady
So last week Thursday Jen and I went to Yorkdale Mall, and met up with a wedding cake decorator. She was nice, however I don't think that she is right for what Michael and I are looking for. She was a very nice person, but there were a few things that I wish that I could have seen. First off she works from home, which is fine, but it would have been nice to see her working environment to see how clean it is. I know that this might not matter to most people, but I'm really into seeing how clean the kitchen is of a place that is going to be serving me food. Michael and I saw the kitchen for the hall, and I was very impressed with how well maintained it was.
Anyway, she was great, but very limited to her cake designs. We are looking for something non traditional, and although she had some good ideas I don't think that she saw the vision that I did. I understand that people have different views, but she really didn't have anything to show off a non-tradtional approach to cake making.
Anyway, I have also realized that along with just the regular wedding stuff I am going to include in the blog personal wedding preparations. For starters my stylist for the big day is really amazing. She was the first make up artist that just didn't talk about my make up for the day. When I met with her we discussed evening my skin tone for the pictures which is something I never really thought about. So currently that is what I am working on with my face, all the way down to just above my breasts.
Currently I'm using a new milk cleanser at night, and a thicker cream to keep my face moisturized. Also I don't know if any of you have this issue but my right around my nails I tend to get dry skin. So nightly I put on a lemon salve by Watkins, and it's the best thing that I've ever used. My nails look great, and around them is nice and moist without the lifted skin.
So right now for the wedding we're working on the cake, decorator, and me. I know that I have a ways to go but I really want to make sure that my skin is in great shape for the big day.
Ohhh another thing I'm hitting the gym. It's sometimes hard to get motivated to go, but I enjoy it when I do go. So I shall keep you posted on the progress.
Anyway, she was great, but very limited to her cake designs. We are looking for something non traditional, and although she had some good ideas I don't think that she saw the vision that I did. I understand that people have different views, but she really didn't have anything to show off a non-tradtional approach to cake making.
Anyway, I have also realized that along with just the regular wedding stuff I am going to include in the blog personal wedding preparations. For starters my stylist for the big day is really amazing. She was the first make up artist that just didn't talk about my make up for the day. When I met with her we discussed evening my skin tone for the pictures which is something I never really thought about. So currently that is what I am working on with my face, all the way down to just above my breasts.
Currently I'm using a new milk cleanser at night, and a thicker cream to keep my face moisturized. Also I don't know if any of you have this issue but my right around my nails I tend to get dry skin. So nightly I put on a lemon salve by Watkins, and it's the best thing that I've ever used. My nails look great, and around them is nice and moist without the lifted skin.
So right now for the wedding we're working on the cake, decorator, and me. I know that I have a ways to go but I really want to make sure that my skin is in great shape for the big day.
Ohhh another thing I'm hitting the gym. It's sometimes hard to get motivated to go, but I enjoy it when I do go. So I shall keep you posted on the progress.
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Smooth Sailing
So things are coming along. Michael and I are currently looking at wedding cake makers, and designers for the wedding. Today I have a meeting with one, and Jen will be accompaying me, if I like her the I'll take Michael to meet with her also. I think though for cakes that we're going to be seeing quite a few people since what we're looking for is not traditional at all.
Actually, an old elementary school friend of mine (Meghan), is a cake maker and I've asked to meet with her already. I think that it would be kind of neat having someone that I know to make the cake. We shall see though, because like I said it's not something that either of us are taking lightly.
On another more fun note Michael and I have REGISTERED. I've never had so much fun before. There was so much to see and so much to choose from, but it was just so awesome thinking that in a little while Michael and I are going to have our own home and a place to put all these things. It's just so great thinking that I can have dinner parties and have my friends come over. I also realize all the work involved with having our own home, but it's nice to see things start to come together. So we registered at William Ashley and Kitchen and Stuff Plus. Basically we did both because WA has more of our fine china, it also has an every day set but there items are a bit priceier. We chose K&SP because the things there are for every day use, and a cheaper in price. Anyway, it was a lot of fun, and I have a whole bunch of cards to send out with invitations.
The other thing wedding wise that I'm working on with Judy is a shower for a friend of mine. Her wedding is a month after mine, but we're brain storming ideas at the moment so we can start getting things on the move. I realize how early it is, but I want to make sure that nothing is over looked since things are going to be so close together. It's fun coming up with ideas for a shower, this is what I love to do.
Anyway, not much else is happening at the moment, but I will keep you posted on the cake people.
Until next time.
Actually, an old elementary school friend of mine (Meghan), is a cake maker and I've asked to meet with her already. I think that it would be kind of neat having someone that I know to make the cake. We shall see though, because like I said it's not something that either of us are taking lightly.
On another more fun note Michael and I have REGISTERED. I've never had so much fun before. There was so much to see and so much to choose from, but it was just so awesome thinking that in a little while Michael and I are going to have our own home and a place to put all these things. It's just so great thinking that I can have dinner parties and have my friends come over. I also realize all the work involved with having our own home, but it's nice to see things start to come together. So we registered at William Ashley and Kitchen and Stuff Plus. Basically we did both because WA has more of our fine china, it also has an every day set but there items are a bit priceier. We chose K&SP because the things there are for every day use, and a cheaper in price. Anyway, it was a lot of fun, and I have a whole bunch of cards to send out with invitations.
The other thing wedding wise that I'm working on with Judy is a shower for a friend of mine. Her wedding is a month after mine, but we're brain storming ideas at the moment so we can start getting things on the move. I realize how early it is, but I want to make sure that nothing is over looked since things are going to be so close together. It's fun coming up with ideas for a shower, this is what I love to do.
Anyway, not much else is happening at the moment, but I will keep you posted on the cake people.
Until next time.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
A Lunch Trip
So today happened to be a slow day at work and I decided to take a little stroll. I happened to come across a beautiful little wedding store, and so naturally I went in. They had so many nice dresses, and today I decided to try one on :). It is my first official time ever trying on a wedding dress, and I had an awesome time.
The lady in the store was lovely, and she was really helpful. I tried on three different styles, but I also realized how much I need someone to go with me next time. There was this beautiful dress that I wanted to try on but I couldn't get into it because there was no zipper, and I felt a little awkward to ask the lady. She would have helped but I didn't have that much time anyway. Next time Mommy, Judy or someone has to come with me.
It was really great trying on different dresses and seeing what it is that I want. I do realize that I'm going to go with straps, whether halter or just the double straps we shall see.
Anyway, right now Michael and I are working on getting someone to do the cake, and decorator. We're not looking for much in regards to a decorator but we're looking for chair covers and a few little odds and ends.
We also have everything signed with Bezick, and his amazing wife Helena is going to be doing the make up on the day of. Michael and I met them a few week ago at there home, and they are really the sweetest people that you've ever met. Helena is hilarious and just really a very easy person to be around, and the same for Bezick. They're warm and inviting, you feel totally at ease with them. Right now Helena and I are working on getting my complexion even since Michael and I have decided to go with high definiton filming. So basically our wedding video will be on Blueray :), but this also means that it will pick up all the little details.
Helena taught me some really great things, and they're working wonderfully. She's great at what she does, and she really makes everything fun. On Sunday I tried on my first set of fake eyelashes. They're weren't the whole eyelash type, but the little individual peices. I wore them for the whole day, and didn't even feel a thing I liked them a lot. I was a little nervous about wearing them because I never had, and I had no idea how my eyes would feel. Everything worked out great though and they're really durable. The plus side with having Helena, other than she's amazing at what she does it's also that she'll be there the whole day of the wedding to do touch ups so I don't have to worry about that.
So another thing knocked off the list, and I know I have a butt load to still do but things are coming together.
Until Next Time.
The lady in the store was lovely, and she was really helpful. I tried on three different styles, but I also realized how much I need someone to go with me next time. There was this beautiful dress that I wanted to try on but I couldn't get into it because there was no zipper, and I felt a little awkward to ask the lady. She would have helped but I didn't have that much time anyway. Next time Mommy, Judy or someone has to come with me.
It was really great trying on different dresses and seeing what it is that I want. I do realize that I'm going to go with straps, whether halter or just the double straps we shall see.
Anyway, right now Michael and I are working on getting someone to do the cake, and decorator. We're not looking for much in regards to a decorator but we're looking for chair covers and a few little odds and ends.
We also have everything signed with Bezick, and his amazing wife Helena is going to be doing the make up on the day of. Michael and I met them a few week ago at there home, and they are really the sweetest people that you've ever met. Helena is hilarious and just really a very easy person to be around, and the same for Bezick. They're warm and inviting, you feel totally at ease with them. Right now Helena and I are working on getting my complexion even since Michael and I have decided to go with high definiton filming. So basically our wedding video will be on Blueray :), but this also means that it will pick up all the little details.
Helena taught me some really great things, and they're working wonderfully. She's great at what she does, and she really makes everything fun. On Sunday I tried on my first set of fake eyelashes. They're weren't the whole eyelash type, but the little individual peices. I wore them for the whole day, and didn't even feel a thing I liked them a lot. I was a little nervous about wearing them because I never had, and I had no idea how my eyes would feel. Everything worked out great though and they're really durable. The plus side with having Helena, other than she's amazing at what she does it's also that she'll be there the whole day of the wedding to do touch ups so I don't have to worry about that.
So another thing knocked off the list, and I know I have a butt load to still do but things are coming together.
Until Next Time.
Monday, March 16, 2009
It's All Coming Together
Michael and I are really on our way. We've booked the photographer (Silvana), DJ (Veriation Music), Hall (MCC), Florist, Videographer (Bezick), and Church (St. Andrew's and St. Judes).
So we've put down the deposits and all these things are ready to do for next year. With the DJ, we are currently listing songs as we go along, things that we would want played that night. We figured we have time since the list doesn't have to be given until next year. I had gone to see a few other DJs, and these guys were the best. They're laid back, but very prepared. They were very down to earth, and knowledgable. I had gone to see (with Jen) another DJ service named Good Vibration. The guy that we delt with was just too pushy, and not someone I would want to deal with in the future.
The Photographer is Silvana and she is so sweet. She knows her work inside and out, and she has the best albums and a very diverse portfolio. I had gone to see about six different photographers, and I had spoken to dozens, but she was the best. She had done the wedding of a friend of mine and that is how I saw her work.
Bezick is an awesome guy, and probably the nicest person I've met. I ended up having my meeting with him at Starbucks, a nice neutral place to get to know one another and it was phenominal. We talked for hours and he was just so down to earth. He was really someone that I would not mind having there filming my every move on our big day.
Antoniette is the florist and she is great. I got her number from Michael's aunt, and I was very impressed with her work and the price that she gave me as I stated in my earlier post.
I'm so excited that everything is coming together. I'm going to start looking for my dress, just to see what is out there at the moment. :) There is still a bunch of little things to do but as of right now everything is going ok.
Michael and I are looking at houses, but we aren't buying until next year. I'm just looking to see what is out there and what we can get. Everything is coming together, and people keep telling me to enjoy this time as it's going to fly by.
My next task is looking at a decorator, cake, make up and hair stylist. I'm getting these people to do my makeup and then I'm taking a picture to see what it is that I really like. I'm trying to go with someone that I can build a relationship with. I have the person who will be doing the nails (Roseanna), and she awesome. I go to her now for my waxing needs, and she'll come to the house the day before the wedding and do the nails of all the girls.
Well I will let you know what is going on as more things happen. :) It's getting closer.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Roses and Lillies and Daisies OH MY
Well yesterday Aunt Ange (Michael's Aunt) and I went to see a florist that happens to be a family friend. In truth before going I had give some though but not a lot to flowers. I knew I wanted them, and I knew how much they generally cost, but I didn't think about them too much.
Anyway, we went and we first started to go through the flowers needed:
1. Bridal Bouquet
2. Bridesmaids Bouquet (X8)
3. Groom's Boutonniere
4. Groomsman Boutonniere (X8)
5. Flower Girl (Basket with Flowers)
6. Ring Boy Boutoniere
7. Mother's Corsages (X2)
8. Father's Boutonniere (X2)
9. Grandfathers Boutonniere ( X2)
10. Grandmothers Coursages (X3)
11. Large flower arrangement on Pillars for Church (X2)
12. Pew Flowers
13. Large Arrangements for Bridge home
14. Flower petals decorated outside of brides home
15. Large Arrangement for Groom home
16. Table Centre pieces (X43)
17. Head table flowers
18. Cake table flowers
19. Arrangement in Female bathroom of hall
20. Throwaway bouquet for Bride
So anyway this is everything we're getting, and a few more perks. So as we were sitting these going through the details I was starting to sweat a little. The flowers that were chosen are all roses, and the flowers for the parents and grandparents are Orchids. So anyway as I was sitting there sweating she finally said "lets see what the damage is", and could you believe that this only came up to $5000.00!!!!
Her name is Antoinette and she runs a flower warehouse. Basically she supplies flowers to flower stores, and she does the wedding business on the side. She also gave me a beautiful bouquet, and you could smell the flowers such a distant, and they're so fresh. I instantly fell in love with the colour of our flowers. Everything about the flowers are so vibrant. She has been providing Michael's family with flowers for a number of years, and the designs that she comes up with are gorgeous. I don't want to give too much away about the centre peices, but you shall see soon enough.
So now another thing is done :). Also, next week Michael and I are going to be going to sign everything for the photograper and DJ. I'm so excited.
So right now all the major things are pretty much taken care of, and now it's time for all the minor details. It's time to start revamping my lists and getting ready to get everything else together.
I shall keep you all posted.
Until next time.
Anyway, we went and we first started to go through the flowers needed:
1. Bridal Bouquet
2. Bridesmaids Bouquet (X8)
3. Groom's Boutonniere
4. Groomsman Boutonniere (X8)
5. Flower Girl (Basket with Flowers)
6. Ring Boy Boutoniere
7. Mother's Corsages (X2)
8. Father's Boutonniere (X2)
9. Grandfathers Boutonniere ( X2)
10. Grandmothers Coursages (X3)
11. Large flower arrangement on Pillars for Church (X2)
12. Pew Flowers
13. Large Arrangements for Bridge home
14. Flower petals decorated outside of brides home
15. Large Arrangement for Groom home
16. Table Centre pieces (X43)
17. Head table flowers
18. Cake table flowers
19. Arrangement in Female bathroom of hall
20. Throwaway bouquet for Bride
So anyway this is everything we're getting, and a few more perks. So as we were sitting these going through the details I was starting to sweat a little. The flowers that were chosen are all roses, and the flowers for the parents and grandparents are Orchids. So anyway as I was sitting there sweating she finally said "lets see what the damage is", and could you believe that this only came up to $5000.00!!!!
Her name is Antoinette and she runs a flower warehouse. Basically she supplies flowers to flower stores, and she does the wedding business on the side. She also gave me a beautiful bouquet, and you could smell the flowers such a distant, and they're so fresh. I instantly fell in love with the colour of our flowers. Everything about the flowers are so vibrant. She has been providing Michael's family with flowers for a number of years, and the designs that she comes up with are gorgeous. I don't want to give too much away about the centre peices, but you shall see soon enough.
So now another thing is done :). Also, next week Michael and I are going to be going to sign everything for the photograper and DJ. I'm so excited.
So right now all the major things are pretty much taken care of, and now it's time for all the minor details. It's time to start revamping my lists and getting ready to get everything else together.
I shall keep you all posted.
Until next time.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
DJ, Photographer and The Church (for now)
Well good day everyone, so I've got some more news for you. So since my last post Michael and I have booked a church. Upon waiting for a meeting with St. Judes we stumbled onto St. Andrew's. It's this beautiful little church tucked away on the inside of Stavebank off of Lakeshore. So right now Michael and I are all set to be married there September 11th 2010. (http://www.standrewsportcredit.ca/) Please feel free to visit the website to get some more information about the church. I will tell you my experience though. I went there not really expecting anything, and I ended up meeting with Rev. Andrew. To say the least I was blown away with the people, they actually make me want to go to church again. I am honestly thinking about going because of the sense of community I felt amongst the people, and the way they just welcomed you in. Nothing was pushed upon us, and we have full range of our wedding. We are able to write our own vows, and we are able to see what the Reverend will be saying before hand in case there are things that we would like added. Michael and I were both very happy with this church. It was built in the 1920's and has such a beautiful character, I fell in love when I saw it.
So now for section 2 the DJ. Michael and I went to see the guys at Veriation music, and we were very pleased. They had everything that we were looking for, and then some. We will be having a bongo player which i must say makes me very happy. We also get full range on our music, and i am happy with what they have to offer. For what they're charging Michael and I both feel that it is reasonable, and a great deal. We are able to give them lists as to what we want played, what we don't want played, and we can also submit songs that they might not have. We're just really happy with them, and the guy was just great. (http://www.veriationmusic.com/veriation/index.html) When I was at the bridal show we got a CD and DVD of there stuff, and I was happy with what they had to offer. So for you guys I will need some help coming up with some songs :), so please contribute.
Part 3 the Photographer. OK I love her, that's all there is too it. I met with her tonight, and I've found the one. We went to her studio which is the first floor of her home, and it was just breath taking. Everything that she had to offer, and the uniqueness of her photo's....I was just so happy (http://www.impulsephoto.com/). On the day of there will be two photographers, and one will be with Michael for the start of the day, the other will be with me. She is a little expensive, but I personally think that she is worth every penny. I had gone with Jen to see a few others, and while they were good none of them struck me like she did. Her name is Silvana, and the work she does is just phenomenal. Please check of the link that I posted above for her. She does more than just weddings, and I'm thinking that I might get her to do a few shots of the family for my mothers birthday this year. I really love her work, and she is someone that I can see myself using in the future.
So guys there is where I am at right now in regards to the planning. Oh, and I'm going to be checking out flowers tomorrow. I know that this is VERY early, but I figured it doesn't hurt to price them.
Wedding plans are coming along great, and I'm happy with the way things are going. After this stage is done I just need to get the Videographer and then I can relax for a bit. I know there is a ton of others things to do but all the big things will be out of the way.
I'll let you know how the flowers go. :)
So now for section 2 the DJ. Michael and I went to see the guys at Veriation music, and we were very pleased. They had everything that we were looking for, and then some. We will be having a bongo player which i must say makes me very happy. We also get full range on our music, and i am happy with what they have to offer. For what they're charging Michael and I both feel that it is reasonable, and a great deal. We are able to give them lists as to what we want played, what we don't want played, and we can also submit songs that they might not have. We're just really happy with them, and the guy was just great. (http://www.veriationmusic.com/veriation/index.html) When I was at the bridal show we got a CD and DVD of there stuff, and I was happy with what they had to offer. So for you guys I will need some help coming up with some songs :), so please contribute.
Part 3 the Photographer. OK I love her, that's all there is too it. I met with her tonight, and I've found the one. We went to her studio which is the first floor of her home, and it was just breath taking. Everything that she had to offer, and the uniqueness of her photo's....I was just so happy (http://www.impulsephoto.com/). On the day of there will be two photographers, and one will be with Michael for the start of the day, the other will be with me. She is a little expensive, but I personally think that she is worth every penny. I had gone with Jen to see a few others, and while they were good none of them struck me like she did. Her name is Silvana, and the work she does is just phenomenal. Please check of the link that I posted above for her. She does more than just weddings, and I'm thinking that I might get her to do a few shots of the family for my mothers birthday this year. I really love her work, and she is someone that I can see myself using in the future.
So guys there is where I am at right now in regards to the planning. Oh, and I'm going to be checking out flowers tomorrow. I know that this is VERY early, but I figured it doesn't hurt to price them.
Wedding plans are coming along great, and I'm happy with the way things are going. After this stage is done I just need to get the Videographer and then I can relax for a bit. I know there is a ton of others things to do but all the big things will be out of the way.
I'll let you know how the flowers go. :)
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