** Photo Album **
Below are photos taken from events we are involved in, as well as photos of our customers on their special day. We are celebrating over 3 years in business!! I have met some wonderful & memorable people!
Enjoy the photos!
~ June 5, 2010 ~ Matt & Leslie ~ Calgary, AB ~
After a week of rain & unpredicatable Calgary weather, June 5th was a gorgeous sunny day, perfect for their outdoor ceremony! I designed bouquets with dark purple, lavender, ivory & greens to compliment her lavender & ivory gown and the Bridesmaids lavender dresses. Tucked neatly between the flowers in Leslie's bouquet, was a beautiful butterfly heirloom brooch; the perfect finishing touch to her spring bouquet. I was fortunate enough to work together with Dazzling Event Productions, and decorate for their reception at Earl Grey Golf Club.
It was wonderful to work with such a calm, accommodating and understanding Bride! When the fresh flowers didn't go our way a couple days before her wedding, I called her, and she trusted me with whatever I came up with as a substitute. The smile on her face when I delivered her flowers in the morning, made it all worth while :) Thanks, Leslie!
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~ April 17, 2010 ~ Dennis & Nicola ~ DeWinton, AB ~
Nicola was so easy going and kind she was a pleasure to work with. Nicola & Dennis had a lovely evening ceremony with their families and a casual reception. They wanted to sit with their family, not sit on their own infront of everyone. Their family was laughing and joking the entire rehearsal (Nicola came in piggy back on her dad during the rehearsal!) and I think they set up the chairs, covers, sashes, and linens for the tables in record time! Thanks for the help! I decorated a 10 x 10 backdrop swagged with black, ivory & navy fabric and lights, as the backdrop to their wedding ceremony. She ordered B2 dresses from The Lily Pad and I also designed some simple & elegant calla lily arm bouquets. The centerpieces were large floating candles in a glass bowl, with floating dendrobium orchid & delphinium blooms, overtop blue & clear glass gems.
Thanks for the laughs! I wish you & Dennis a lifetime full of continued laughter & smiles :)
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~ April 2010 ~ * My Trip to New York City * ~ NYC, USA ~
I had the wonderful opportunity to check out the WeddingChannel Couture Show at the InterContinental The Barcley in New York! The WCCS has been the most established & premier bridal industry trade show in NYC, since 1995. National & international designers, retailers & press attent to introduce and check out the latest fashion trends in the bridal world. I saw some designers I already carry (Alfred Sung & Jasmine Bridal), and I picked up a couple new & exciting lines (Anaiss & Annie Girl Couture Creations). There were many other high end designers on site, such as: Grupo Rosa Clara, Ann frances, Mikaella Bridal, Paloma Blanca, Simone Carvalli, Justine M Couture, Galit Levi ... hundreds!
The next day, I toured the streets of NYC and I was welcomed into Kleinfeld (Say yes to the Dress, on TLC) by the assistant manager. She was very accommodating and gave me the full tour of this huge & world re-nowned boutique. They were filming when I was there. They have the one large private fitting room you see on the show, and on the wall behind that there is a cabinet that houses a camera, so Brides can webcam with their loved ones who could not be there with them for this experience. The show room floor has a few dressing rooms, then approximately 15 smaller rooms each with a consultants name in lights the door. On a different floor, they have approximately 20 rooms specifically for the Bride's fittings. I saw a few very happy brides during their fittings. One particular Bride had her gown, maid of honor, flower girl & mothers dress, all designed by Monique Lhuillier. The Bride's gown was shimmering and looked like it was encrusted with pieces of glass. I have never seen anything like it! I walked through the room full of over 80 seamstresses! And they have a special smaller room where the fine beading detail is done (you often see this room on the show). I squeezed my way through that back room full of gowns, and you look up and all the gowns that have been purchased are stored on a computerized track (similar to the drycleaners, but larger scale). Once the dresses are altered, all loose threads trimmed, pressed, and packaged up (stuffed with a paper body) the Bride drives up to the front door, and a man dressed in a tux brings out her gown, and places it neatly in her vehicle. Can I higher a nice man dressed in a tux for all my customers, I wonder?? hmmmm ;) It was a wonderful experience, and Michelle was so kind.
After a couples days of business, I had one day to tour as much of NYC as I could! I recommend taking more time than one day! I saw almost everything, but I was so stiff & sore from walking/running everywhere! Thank you to by beautiful friend Lisa, for letting me invade her home for a few days! I can't wait to go back and experience all NYC has to offer again ~ Perhaps April 2011 :)
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~ March 27, 2010 ~ Bill & Stacey ~ Arrowwood, AB ~
Stacey & Bill are unlike any High School sweetheart couple I have ever met!! They have been together for over 20 years and now were able to celebrate their life & love, together with their family & friends. They wanted food, music & flowers to surround them during their day ... and WOW did they ever. Tulips & gerberas were everywhere, beautiful music filled the church and the community hall, and the caterers from Lethbridge really out did themselves. I have to thank Stacey & Bill (and Stacey's mom) for their hospitality and kindness during the planning process, the decorating & day of the wedding. I had awesome helpers (Shauna, Sheri & Tara), and they did a wonderful and organized job getting everything ready. We were surprised when you invited us to stay for the wonderful supper, Shauna & I appreciated that more than we can say. Thank You.
If you are ever out towards Arrowwood, please visit Stacey & Bill's cafe, Centre Street Eatery! Yummy! I will be back for a visit some day soon!
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~ February 6, 2010 ~ 4th Annual Fashion Show ~ Okotoks Recreation Centre ~
The Lily Pad featured the Grad 2010 fashions in the Okotoks Youth Fashion show again this year. We had 14 incredible models who each wore 3 dresses and had an incredible time walking the runway. Good Job Girls! The youth centre hosts this show every year along with a silent auction as a fundraiser for their youth activities & equipment. Thank you to my helpers, again couldn't do events like this with out you: Jaclyn, Lacey, Shelby & Tara :)
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~ January 17, 2010 ~ Bridal Fantasy ~ Telus Convention Centre, Calgary, AB ~
What a weekend! We had an exhibit booth, selling booth and we also had dresses in the Boutique Fashion Show! I met some wonderful people, and I look forward to helping them pick out the dress of their dreams or create the flowers they will love for their special day. Thank you to my helpers, Jaclyn, Nadia, Shannon, Diane and Melody ... I could not have done this show without their help. Also, I appreciate all the Brides who came by the selling booth to purchase their gowns, you had a lot of patience ... lots of people were in that small space! Thank you to everyone for stopping by & hope to see you very soon.
Have a wonderful 2010!
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~ January 4, 2010 ~ Aaron & Melissa ~ Bahamas ~
The Tuesday before Christmas I got a call from Melissa at 11am ... by 2pm Wednesday afternoon I had her dress in her hands! This was the fastest I have ever ordered a dress and had it ready for a Bride! Luckily my supplier had her exact size and color in stock, so they shipped it out to me overnight. Aaron & Melissa had a very beautiful and private ceremony on a beach in the Bahamas. I'm so happy that everything came together for you!
We love because it's the only true adventure ~ Nikki Giovanni
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Thank you for letting us be a part of your special day!
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