Diner En Blanc and Sparkle

We are still basking in our Diner En Blanc hangover! It is definitely  one of the most visually stunning events of the year-the rules are simple...en blanc everything! One of the funnest things about it is getting to play dress up with your best friends! And when your Bestie Squad is also your Glam Squad, this aspect of the night is a piece of cake!

One of the perks of having a fashion designer as your date, is getting a new white dress every year! Hannah Tikkanen of Little Pink Dress Design knocked it out of the park with this little silk and lace off the shoulder number! 

Obviously, no special occasion look is complete with having the full Glam Squad Experience, including makeup by Jasmine Hoffman , Hair Styling by Courtney Brands and Veronica Gomes hair extensions.

Also, at our table was Nadia Albano, who is my regular stylist and snapped this pic from behind of my Vine Comb (available in our Online Shop).  She took some amazing pictures of our table and will be blogging about it soon, be sure to give her an Instagram follow so see more of these when she posts them.

Here are Jasmine and Nomo striking a pose in front of our table. Which was amazingly over the top and decorated by The Flower Factory, Debut Event Design and A & B Partytime Rentals. One of the things about Diner En Blanc is that you have to bring absolutely everything with you and set it up a la minute, so to have the creative forces of some of the best talents in the wedding industry on our side truly made it one of the most memorable Diner En Blancs ever!

Three cheers and a napkin twirl for our table leader, Lele Chan of Lele Chan Designs.

PHOTO CREDIT: NADIA ALBANO

photo credit: dianne chow (www.fabulouslyfrugalinvancouver.com)

PHOTO CREDIT: DIANNE CHOW (WWW.FABULOUSLYFRUGALINVANCOUVER.COM)

CAKES FROM THE CAKE AND THE GIRAFFE

All and all, it can be alot of work but it is worth every moment! If you are thinking of going next year, sign up early online at Diner En Blanc Vancouver to register for your invite! First timers, can also take a peek at my interview with the Vancouver Courier for 5 Tips For Diner En Blanc that I have learned over the last few years of attending!

A Black and Gold Color Palette

Styled shoots are one  of our favorite things to collaborate on. Not only do they  give us a chance to stretch our creative mojo but we also get to work with a collective group of professionals that are just as passionate about weddings we are! For this shoot, Planner and producer Pamela Nahal from Maude Weddings contacted us with her vision of a multi stacked statement ring. We loved making this piece and honing our filigree bending skills! Truly a one-of-a kind piece, it now resides in Pamela's personal collection! 

Today we are sharing some of our favorite out takes from this Black and Gold Shoot that originally appear online at RealWeddings.ca

We love how Beauty by Azadeh creatively used our Tiffany Bracelet in the hair for extra adornment. This bracelet is available in a variety of colors and custom sizes for a perfect fit. Please contact us if you are interested in purchasing this style for your wedding day!

The Jayna Earrings featured here are currently available in our Online Shop.

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Link to the Real Weddings Feature: http://www.realweddings.ca/inspiration/elegant-black-gold-wedding-inspiration

Photographer: Simply Sweet Photography | Planning & Coordination: Maude Affair Event Coordinators | Florals: Flowerz | Stationery: Maurelle Calligraphy and Design | Décor: Koncept Event Design | Jewellery: Elsa Corsi | Makeup & Hair: Beauty by Azadeh | Gowns: Ines Di Santo & Galia Lahav (sleeveless), available at Bisou Bridal | Cake: When Pigs Fly Pastries | Dance Floor & Gold Cutlery: A&B Party Time | Venue: Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver

Lilac Love

Brides, you are going to want to get pinning once you see these soft, feminine details from our latest Style Shoot inspired by lilacs recently featured in Rocky Mountain Bride. Our new Kara Earring with a Vintage Rose Swarovski Crystal center was a perfect match paired with a blush Lazaro gown from Bisou Bridal.

“We shot the photos in the middle of a field at Maple Ridge during sunset, which resulted in a soft and warm glow. ”

— Nomo Akisawa, Photographer

Although the shoot was originally planned to take place in a Buttercup Field, the yellow and purple combination worked out perfectly! Not only are they opposite but complimentary colors on the color wheel, this paring will also satisfy your inner Laker fan! To add this to your collection, visit our Sample Sale page to purchase this item.

Chair: The Cross Decor & Design // Dress Shop: Bisou Bridal // Film Development: The FIND Lab // Florals: Unique Boutique Florals // Jewels: Jeweliette Jewellery // Hair: Cara Christensen // Lashes: Slmissglam Beauty // Makeup and Styling: Jasmine Hoffman // Photography: Simply Sweet Photography by Nomo Akisawa // Ring Box: The Mrs. Box // Stationery: Maurelle Calligraphy // Whitening Boutique: Pearl Dental Hygiene & Whitening Boutique

To see the full feature on Rocky Mountain Bride, visit: http://rockymountainbride.com/2016/07/15/bright-lilac-inspiration-british-columbia/

Deco Glam In Wedluxe

One of our favorite times of the year is when the newest issue of Wedluxe Magazine comes out! It's like Christmas in July for us wedding industry folks! And turning each page to feast our eyes on beautiful wedding inspirations is just as much fun as unwrapping presents!

First up...  A Deco Glam Style File produced by Aly Armstrong Events and photographed by Blush Wedding Photography! Honestly, it was so hard to choose our favorite photos from this shoot because they were all just so good! 

For this shoot our jewels were paired with a gorgeous Berta Bridal gown. Berta is one of our favorite designers and our jewels go perfectly with their style! Nothing says 'Art Deco' better than pearls, jeweled tassels and beautiful earrings. We hope you enjoy scrolling through this as much as we did!

GOWN • Berta Bridal from Blush Bridal

STATIONERY DESIGN • Lovely Little Design Co.

FLORAL DESIGN • The Flower Factory, SILHOUETTE CHAIRS • Salmon's Rentals

SHOES • Manolo Blahnik

VENUE • Vancouver Art Gallery

 HAIR STYLIST • Veronica Gomes Hair, MAKEUP • Jasmine Hoffman

If you can't grab a a print copy be sure check out the full feature online at: http://wedluxe.com/deco-glam-style-file/

PHOTOGRAPHY • Blush Wedding Photography, PRODUCTION AND DESIGN • Aly Armstrong Event Planning & Design, FLORAL DESIGN • The Flower Factory, STATIONERY DESIGN • Lovely Little Design Co., CAKE DESIGN • A. Elizabeth Cakes, GOWN •Berta Bridalfrom Blush Bridal, SHOES •Manolo Blahnik from Nordstrom Vancouver, JEWELLERY •Elsa Corsi from Jeweliette, HAIR STYLIST • Veronica Gomes Hair, MAKEUP • Jasmine Hoffman, CUSTOM BACKDROP DESIGN AND PRODUCTION •Karina Puente for Aly Armstrong Event Planning & Design, TABLE • Koncept Event Design, SILHOUETTE CHAIRS •Salmon's Rentals, CRYSTAL CANDLESTICKS •Upright Decor, CUSTOM LASER CUT PLACE CARDS AND STIR STICKS •Jenn and Jules Designs, DECOR RENTALS • The Cross Decor & Design, VENUE •Vancouver Art Gallery

Take Us To Sweden!

Our jewels are certainly living the glamorous life these days! First Paris, then Hawaii and now Sweden! This styled shoot was shot on location by Denise Lin Photography in Gotland, Sweden's largest and most charming island affectionately nicknamed the "Pearl of the Baltic". An island with a jewelry comparison? Obviously, we love it!

A custom backless gown from Little Pink Dress styled with a relaxed beauty look captures a medieval meets modern bridal style that feels right at home against a background of architectural delights. Turrets, castles and cobble stone streets alongside the natural beauty of a sandy shoreline give this destination an olde world charm that storybooks are made of. 

And, of course, our jewels from Jeweliette Jewellery were there for just the right about of sparkle! Shown on the right, is a one-of-a-kind couture earring we designed featuring a rare color of Swarovski Crystal called "Stormy Crystal" paired with Cyclamen Opal and on the left our small version of The Vine Comb.

A larger version of this comb is available to view and shop in our online store, here: http://www.elsacorsi.com/shoponline/vinecomb

To see more photos from this featured that was published on Fly Away Bride, visit: http://flyawaybride.com/gotland-bridal-inspiration-sweden/

Photography: Denise Lin Photography | Bridal Gown: Little Pink Dress | Accessories: Jeweliette Jewellery

Real Bride: Irene Lee Nails Her Wedding Day Style (Literally)!

Our brides are pros at nailing their wedding day style, and when they are also Irene Lee of Pure Nail Bar- they are nailing it in real life as well! Irene is the founder of the popular beauty chain and just recently welcomed a new baby into the fold at Marine Gateway, Pure Beauty Bar, which includes the whole gamut of beauty services from hair to waxing. 

We loved her choice of a flirty, short Monique Lhuillier gown! Clearly it was hit, as the newlyweds turned heads and stopped traffic on one of the busiest intersections in the city!

Irene is wearing our Graduated Marquise Earring, in the larger size (for extra sparkle!) This style features three sizes of Swarovski Crystal in the Marquise Cut. Available now in our online store: http://www.elsacorsi.com/shoponline/graduated-marquise-earring

We were so honored to have played a sparkling part of her wedding day and delighted when she invited us to come experience a NCLA Gel Pedicure at the new Pure Beauty Bar. We couldn't help but think to ourselves during the foot massage, what a great location this would be for a pre-wedding pampering party! Be sure to check out their Instagram and www.purenailbar.com to take advantage of their opening specials ( $49 for a mani and a pedi, hello!)

NCLA gelous pedicure, flowers from pretty things florist

IMAGE from @purenailbar

Blog Post Credits | Pedicure: Pure Beauty Bar using NCLA Nail Polish | Wedding Photography: Sandra Leung Yaletown Wedding Photography | Hair and Makeup; Margaret Lai | Wedding Jewelry: Elsa Corsi from Jeweliette Jewellery

Jaclyn Guillou Sparkles in Elsa Corsi at the Junos!

The Juno Awards are kinda a big deal here in Canada...and in case you didn't know they are the Canadian equivalent to the Grammy Awards. Go Canada! It is so great to Canadian talent recognized on such a huge platform!

So naturally when our friend Jaclyn Guillou was nominated for Best Vocal Jazz Album of the Year, we knew that our jewels would be perfect for her Red Carpet arrival!

Jaclyn's first look was put together by Justin Costales (actually, all of her looks were!) We especially loved the rock n' roll vibe of our body chain and ear cuff paired with a BCBG crop top and metallic pants.

Photo Credit: www.iliaphotography.com

Photo Credit: www.iliaphotography.com

Next up was a dreamy tulle number designed by Kathryn Bass and our Christina Marie Headband worn as a necklace! Perfect!

Just look at her go, workin' the Red Carpet...hob-nobbing with the other celebs- what a natural! 

Photo Credit: www.iliaphotography.com

Photo Credit Instagram @JAclynguillou

Looks like it was a jam packed, fashion parade! Until next year, and in the meantime be sure to have a listen to Jaclyn's music on http://www.jaclynguillou.com

Photo credit: getty images

photo credit via instagram @jaclynguillou

Credits: Executive Assistant to Jaclyn Guillou: Sandy Pandher | Styling: Justin Costales | Clothing: BCBG and gowns by Kathryn Bass | Hair and Makeup: Teslin Ward

Spotlight on Valencienne Bridal Trunk Show Feb. 26-28th

Toronto brides in the know know that the ultimate in 'Bespoke Luxury' wedding gowns is created on Eglinton Avenue West at Valencienne Bridal by Designer Kim Ironmonger and her talented team. The first thing you will notice about Kim is her outgoing personality, the second thing you will notice is her impeccable taste for anything beautiful, from fabrics to perfume to jewels. It's a combination of those two qualities with her added extreme honesty that catapults her from 'couturier' to 'trusted friend' status almost immediately! Her brides love her. Period. And the proof, as they say, is in the Wedding Wire Puddin'...take a peek at her 5-star reviews! 

So needless to say we are looking forward to showcasing our collection there this weekend once again! If you are located in Toronto and would like an appointment to meet with us this weekend February 26th-28th, please get in contact with us to book a time. 

Since we partnered with Valencienne for our Trunk Show experience several years ago, we have done some pretty amazing jewels! At the trunk shows, brides love shopping our ready to wear collection plus having the opportunity to create with us an entirely new piece inspired by them! Keep scrolling for some of our favorites!

Photo: Magnolia Studios

PHOTO: MAGNOLIA STUDIOS

photo: tara mcmullen photography

photo: mango studios

photo: mango studios

photo: mango studios

photo: david and charlotte

photo: david and charlotte

photo: everlasting moments

Looking forward to seeing you soon YYZ! xo

photo: everlasting moments