Understanding Bridal Materials

Bridal hair accessories combine three of my favourite things, weddings, hair and sparkle. Whether your vision is with a veil, a comb, a flower or a pin, this is what takes a woman in a white dress to a bride. I love when a bride comes to me with a piece of heirloom vintage jewelry to incorporate into her hairstyle, it is simple and sentimental and easy to combine with or without a veil. When selecting the perfect hair accessory it helps to understand some terminology. There are several types of hair accessories: the fascinator, the veil, the birdcage, the comb, the tiara, the crown and the...

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Spring Hair Care

As soon as the weather warms up in Edmonton many of my clients come in to the salon looking for a change. Usually clients come in looking for a new cut and lighter colour but one thing that everybody has in common is a need to switch from Winter hair care to Spring. Just like skin care, for optimal hair, hair care must constantly be adapted for climate and conditions. Edmonton weather can be unpredictable so all of my hair care tips can be adapted depending on the day. The important thing is to take cues from your hair and if you are completely lost, ask your stylist at your next appointment...

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Spring Flowers

Spring has sprung and it is the beginning of a busy wedding season. One of the best parts of being a freelance wedding consultant is helping my clients pick their flowers. In Edmonton we are lucky to have many florists to choose from and almost every variety of flower available year round. Although our instinct is often to choose a flower that is the bride or groom’s favourite or to look just at colour and scent, researching the meaning behind a flower to create a bouquet with a sweet sentiment is a popular Victorian tradition that has recently resurfaced. Originally in a time before daily...

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Budgeting for the Big Day

She has said "yes" and you have picked a date; now what? The next and probably most important step of wedding planning is deciding on a budget. Coming from two different financial backgrounds, you and your spouse may have separate ideas about financial responsibility and priorities when it comes to wedding expenses. Beyond speaking with your spouse about money, asking each set of parents to contribute to the wedding can be an uncomfortable conversation. Before asking for financial assistance with your wedding, consider the party you are asking, if a contribution to your wedding is going to...

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