The Perfect Up-Do's

I can't even count the amount of times I have rocked horrific up-do's. I look back at pictures and I can't stop laughing. At the time, I thought they were chic, timeless, and super on trend. Boy, was I wrong. I think that happens with everything though; fashion, hair, + beauty change and evolve that it makes the pictures you look back on seem out of date. What is cool now, isn't always cool a few years down the road!

Lately, the trend for weddings or events is very simple hair - usually left down, natural, and not fussed with. What happened to getting a really great up-do? I think if you do the proper research and find a style that works with your dress, face shape, and hair - an up-do can look really nice instead of leaving your locks free. I think the key to a good up-do is a confident hair stylist, do your research (so don't just pick out an up-do from a magazine or ancient hair book from the salon you just walked into for the appointment), leave your hair un-washed so that it is easier to manage, and lots of moveable hairspray.

Up-do's don't need to include 100 bobbi pins anymore. They can be simple pony-tails, braids, or top-knots. 

For your wedding are you wearing your hair up or down? What are your bridesmaids doing? 

Wedding Photography Inspiration

When I am thinking about my wedding photos - I look to non-wedding photos for inspiration. Today's post is focusing on photos for me and my girls. I want them to be inspired by fashion and be pictures that we would all want of each other. I want us to look glamorous and have a lot of fun taking them. Better practice your modeling poses ladies! xo

This picture is happening forsure. I love everything about it. 

Since we are getting married at a beautiful resort in Muskoka, this picture with all 7 of my girls the morning of looking at the water would be AH-MAZE!

I would love to get this shot before we are ready + then another after. I have some pretty styling bridesmaids - so this would be unreal especially infront of the rustic cottages.

The un-posey - posey nature of this photo is awesome. 

Besides how epic the hair is in this photo. At the wedding I would like to get a pic with each of my girls. 

I want my photos to express movement, emotion, and be more free. I don't want any stuffy stand around photos that are the mainstream typical photos you always see.

I have a super awesome photographer who I know can pull these shots off. I'm excited to have a little photo shoot with my girls on the day of the wedding. It will be fun. I'm sure we may feel silly at moments, but that's all part of it!

Top 4 Wedding Dessert Trends

So long beautiful multi-tiered wedding cakes, you have some fierce competition! Ok - I know I didn't include cupcakes in my top 4, but to be honest, those for me are in the same category as cakes. They have been done, over and over, and are delicious and a good option - but brides/grooms/planners are getting really creative in terms of what dessert is served at a wedding.

Top 4 dessert trends at weddings:

Cake Pops

Macaroons

Pies (mini, on a stick, and whole pies)

Donuts (& donut trees)

What dessert would I choose for my wedding? Well, here it is:

What is the most creative dessert you have been served at a wedding? 

{Wedding Wednesday} Inspiration for a romantic, urban & soft wedding

Today I wanted to share the pinterest board I created for the wedding I am planning for a wonderful couple - Melissa & Kevin. They are getting married in May next year - and we had an update meeting yesterday to discuss vision, style, and next steps.

Melissa is probably one of the best brides I have ever worked with. Calm, organized, and has an amazing vision for her big day. 

I'm excited to be taking part in it and can't wait to dive into all the decor and planning with them.

About the wedding:

The wedding theme is romance, urban, and soft. 

The colours are whites, nudes, and a hint of grey.

The wedding will include many cultural elements from Filipino Traditions. 

To check out Melissa & Kevin's inpiration board on pinterest, click here. 

{Wedding Wednesday} The not so white dress

My FAVE!

Weddings are constantly evolving; just like ones personal taste and style. Wedding trends seem to be all over the map these days with couples who are polor opposities to other couples. Some want to get married at the court house, others want to elope to Vegas, or others want to have a 500 person royal wedding. What makes me happy about this is the fact that weddings have now become a reflection of you and your partner as a couple and what makes you both who you are. Wedding celebrations have become really about surrounding yourself with the ones you love and making memories - not just trying to please those around you. I know this scenario still happens - but I like that I am seeing a shift here. 

This brings me to my next topic: "The NOT so white dress" I feel like this is a trend that is getting adopted by many: adding a little colour or swaying away from the traditional all white dress. What are your thoughts on this? Do you like it? Not like it? Is it better for a 2nd marriage?