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Wedding Season is back in full swing and it has me working with some amazing couples. Most recently, I have been working on a mini-destination wedding in the mountains and it has reminded me of all of the things one must consider when planning an outdoor wedding. Some considerations are more obvious than others, like the weather. Prepare for the worst and hope for the best. You and your guests want to be comfortable and that means shelter from wind and rain , shade from the sun, and warmth in the cold. A beach, forest or park doesn't always come with natural seating for guests. If you are...

In the Fall, I attended Bridal Fantasy with my friend Caroline de Vries from McLean & Shaw. McLean & Shaw offers a unique insurance product that covers most wedding disasters - Wedding Guard™. The hope with insurance is that you won’t have to use it, however, in the event that you end up with a wedding disaster it’s something you will wish that you had. I’ve been in the wedding industry long enough to know that things can go awry even on the best-planned day. You can listen to my interview on CBC radio on the topic of wedding disasters : http://www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/alberta-at-noon/...

With February being the month that we celebrate Valentine's Day, and being in the wedding business, which is built on love, it has been on my mind. We all know love in one way or another; we love people, pets, shoes, and other things. Instead of loving something, what are the things that you put love into? I am fortunate as a wedding stylist in Edmonton to be surrounded by people who are in love and I channel that love and my love for beautiful things, into making their vision a reality. When I style a client's hair or work as their personal stylist, my love for style and fashion fuels the...

With 2017 behind us, there is so much to look forward to in 2018! This year, I am looking forward to not only be booking appointments as a wedding stylist and hairstylist but also as a personal stylist. In upcoming months, I'll be sharing a lot more about personal style. For now, here is a brief look ahead at weddings, hair and style in 2018. Weddings For weddings in 2018, we will see more blending of formal and informal. For example, brides may find themselves in traditional attire but in a unique, less formal location. Here is some past advice I gave on blending trendy with traditional . In...