CRÈME DE LA CRÈME: Vancouver Wedding Show Re-Cap

If there is one event that our bridal community and brides to be have come to look forward to year after year since 2004- it's Creme de la Creme produced by Countdown Events! Pre Cremè days just the very thought of bridal shows conquered up cringe worthy images of yards of tacky tulle, campy fashion productions and rows of vendors in a traditional trades show format just handing off business cards to passing brides. Thanks to Crème who continuously elevates the bridal show expectation, this is not the case anymore! Keep  scrolling for some of my highlights from this years Crème de la Cremè Show on November 19, 2017 at The Fairmont Hotel Vancouver.

We were pleased to debut our new collection featuring sculpted gold leaves, vintage porcelain flowers and delicate vines along side our Classics, like The Vine Comb shown below which will always be a mainstay in the line due to its timeless design.

Also this season, you will see us incorporating more of the leaf motif with White Opal Swarovski Crystal. White Opal crystals are a lustrous, translucent milky  white color that has an inner glow to it. Combining it with Clear crystals, is one of our favorite ways to add a different dimension to the overall sparkle of a piece. 

Everyone was also asking about our Laura Hair Jewelry, seen below! This is just one of the several ones we have available to try on in our shop however the beauty of making our collection locally means that we can also customize these pieces!

Rule #1 of wedding shows. Expect a strict diet of cake, cupcakes, cake pops and anything chocolate or chocolate covered. It burns a lot of calories walking around a show so go ahead and indulge a little (or a lot!) I went for this  Salted Caramel and Chocolate Cupcake topped with Coconut from Cake and Giraffe. However, you cannot go wrong with any of the cake vendors featured at Crème as the have all passed the ultimate taste tests! Lè Gateau Bakeshop is also favorite and made my epic birthday cake last year! 

These mini cakes designed by Joconde Patisserie were truly a work of art on the feature table with florals by Dushan Florals and decor by Art of the Party. The Elsa Button Earring in White Opal as shown is available in our Online Shop!

And if my tiara and sky-high hair by Courtney Brands and makeup by Nadia Albano Style Inc. didn't already make me feel like a Queen, it was definitely this Floral Throne designed by Celsia Florist. Every year they just bring it with something new and exciting! Just WOW! A perfect backdrop for portraits, I can see a lot of 2018 brides putting this on their wishlist!

Another item I can see being on every brides wishlist is a custom floor wrap by InStyle Floor Wraps. Elevate your dance floor and shoe selfie game instantly!

Choosing a wedding gown is probably one of the biggest decisions a bride will make, and Couture Fashion Show by Bisou Bridal featuring Galia Lahav Gowns didn't make it any easier - they are ALL so gorgeous!!! 

The Gatsby inspired makeup and hairstyles styled by Nadia Albano Style Inc. were accented with some of our hair accessories and earrings. The curved Fiori Comb seen below is one of our classics and comes in five sizes!

Who doesn't love Swag? I find it to be one of the highlights of any event! Not only were brides treated to a complimentary Swarovski Stud Earring from us but they also got to go home with all this! Lucky ladies!

If you are planning a wedding or event in 2018, check out the full CRÈME DE LA CRÈME EXHIBITOR LIST for your cheat sheet to the very best vendors in Vancouver and also relive the day by following the hashtag #CREMESHOW! See you next year!

PHOTOGRAPHY Brooklyn D Photography //  FASHION SHOW HAIR & MAKEUP Nadia Albano Style Inc.  // LOCATION Fairmont Hotel Vancouver // RENTALS Bold Event Creative // VYNAL PRINTING Wrap Guys // SIGNAGE PRINTING East Van Graphics // FASHION SHOW MODELS Lexington Models

You Definitely Need To Bring This To Your Beauty Trial

Along with the oodles of inspirational beauty pins you have been collecting, you will want to bring your bridal accessories to your hair trial.

Why you ask? Because having the items to work with at the trial allows your stylist to create a style that truly shows off the piece and finishes off your final look. You don't want her (or him!) spending hours designing a hairstyle only to be surprised on the day of with a new element, do you?

Having the piece in hand is key to determining the best possible placement for maximum impact. Heck, you didn't spend all this time and money picking out the perfect piece only to have it not show up in photos!

When it comes to side combs, we usually recommend that they be placed on the RIGHT side of the hairstyle, as this is the side that your guests will see the most of during the ceremony and be in most of the photos. However, some stylists we know like styling the hair to the LEFT side of the face because they say they say the hair just looks better on that side. See? That's one of the details you can determine at the trial and you will need the accessory to decide for yourself which way you feel the most beautiful!

We know sometimes it can be hard to choose a piece and often we see brides torn between two styles in our shop that they really love. So as an extra service to our brides who have committed to purchasing with us, we offer them to take two pieces to their trial to ease their selection process. 

Our shop, Jeweliette Jewellery is open Tuesday to Saturday 10:30am - 6pm 

Appointments are not necessary, but you are welcome to make one so we know to reserve that time for you!

Love the Sarah Halo featured in the post? It is available in our online shop!

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PHOTO CREDITS: PHOTOGRAPHY Simply Sweet Photography by Nomo MAKEUP Jasmine Hoffman HAIRSTYLING The Glamoury GOWN Galia Lahav from Bisou Bridal JEWELLERY AND HEADPIECE Elsa Corsi from Jeweliette Jewellery MODEL Sarah Porchetta

5 Ways To Photograph Your Shoes and Jewelry (Before You Put Them On!)

As women, our obsession with shoes surely must start with the age old story of Cinderella. Could a single pair of shoes reeeeeaaaally be that important? When it comes to wedding day footwear, the answer is YES!

We'd also like to add the jewelry to that equation, since it is these accessories that you can absolutely wear again after the big day (hello, anniversary!)

So we have rounded up some our our Real Brides photos from their wedding day that showcase two of their favorite things! Shoes and Elsa Corsi Jewels! Enjoy!

PHOTO CREDIT: HUBBARD PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO CREDIT: BLUSH PHOTOGRAPHY  

 PHOTO CREDIT: SIMPLY ROSE PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO CREDIT: KIM JAMES PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO CREDIT: HONG PHOTOGRAPHY

PHOTO CREDIT: NOMO AKISAWA

PHOTO CREDIT: ALY ARMSTRONG EVENTS

FEATURED: Glam Indoor Wedding on Elegant Wedding

This styled shoot planned by Pamela Nahal of Maude Affair steps rustic up a notch by bringing nature indoors and sprinkling it with a glamorous twist!

You can shop the Nicole Earring and Pave Post Drop Earring as seen in this shoot, online!

Photography: Katie Lauren Photography & Anzhelika Gekkelman Photography | Planning & Design: Maude Affair Event Coordinators | Flowers: Coquitlam Florist | Linens & Decor: Mohani Luxe Linens & Event Decor | Cake & Desserts: Cakes N Sweets | Makeup & Hair: Makeup by Andrea Salazar M. | Dress: Bisou Bridal | Jewellery: Elsa Corsi | Suit: Hudson’s Bay | Bride & Groom: We The Kims | Venue: Swaneset Bay Resort & Country Club

View Original Content at www.elegantwedding.ca, here: https://www.elegantwedding.ca/wedding-style/style-shoots/indoor-garden-wedding/

A West Coast Wedding As Seen In Style Me Pretty

Style Me Pretty is one of everybody's favorite wedding blogs! It showcases oodles of inspiring content and some of the most beautiful weddings around the world. So naturally when one of our brides is featured on it-we are thrilled!

Set within the super stylish walls of the Rosewood Hotel Georgia and bedecked with white blooms and leafy greens from Garden Party Flowers, not even our Vancouver rain could put a damper on Betty and Steve's beautiful day!

Betty wore our Pave Halo Earrings and double strand, freshwater pearl Violetta Bracelet. Each bracelet is hand strung to order so we were able to customize the fit of the bracelet to a perfect size. We then hid the clasp with a sparkling design of Swarovski crystals so there are no gaps or hanging chains, just a seamless circle of beautiful jewellery.

Both of Betty's pieces are available in our Online Shop and can be customized at check out.

Scroll through some of our favorites from Betty and Steve's big day and see the full feature gallery on Style Me Pretty, here: http://www.stylemepretty.com/2017/04/06/classic-hotel-wedding/

PHOTOGRAPHER Melia Lucida Photography PLANNING Kasia from Alicia Keats Wedding Planning GOWN DESIGNER Allure Bridals FLOWERS Garden Party Flowers MAKEUP Jasmine Hoffman Makeup Artist JEWELRY Elsa Corsi from Jeweliette Jewellery

Fabulous Friends Night Out

If you follow us on Instagram, then you might of caught our story of a recent night out with The Girls at Joey's Restaurant. Everyone kept asking what the occasion was...a birthday? A celebration? What? Nope, just Thursday! 

We also got to resurrect on of our original chokers from the 90's as well as Tasseled Necklace we had hiding in our jewelry box. That's the fun thing about jewelry, it's not about wearing it everyday or how often you wear it - it's about being able to call upon pieces when the mood or the occasion calls for it. Bonus points for when it reinvents what you already have in your closet which can be even more satisfying than getting a new dress!

To start we feasted on a family style presentation of appetizers that included Night Market Curry Dip, Hawaiian Tuna Tacos and Osaka Style Pressed Salmon Sushi. Note to self- next time order more of the Pressed Sushi...it was to die for!

And then we feasted some more! You can never go wrong with Steak Frites. Unless you are a vegetarian, then it would not be the right choice. Good thing JOEY Restaurant has some options for both Vegetarians and Celiacs, who were also at the table.

Cheers to these custom, crafted Elderflower Collins Cocktails! They were the perfect color to match our table arrangements from Sunflower Florist. Yes, we brought our own flowers...because that's just how we roll.

You would think that Jasmine had planned her nails and sequined Little Pink Dress to match our drinks as well, but pinky swear that was just a happy coincidence!

It's aways great when Jenny De Jong comes out to play! She is usually hard at work behind the scenes at Countdown Events or working on her collection of custom party supplies at Shop Tineke 

And these two! They are just the cutest! Diana is what we like to call a BRIEND. A briend is what you get when one of your past brides becomes one of your lifelong friends! Get it? Bride + Friend = Briend. 

Diana and Hannah from Little Pink Dress Design. Hannah made Jasmine's sparkly little number, pictures below and Diana's daughter christening outfit- now that's what we call range! 

What do you get when a microblader, a costume designer and a makeup artist walk into a room? Three super stylish women, obviously! Sarah just opened a chic Gastown Micro-pignemtation Loft and Claudia Da Ponte is one of Vancouver's most sought after stylists and costume designers for television.

If you are curious about Micro-Pigmentation and how to "wake up with makeup" as she calls it, check out her studio, KILLENIT STUDIO where she combines her two great loves...tatooing and makeup!

This beauty needs no introduction! In fact, you are probably already following Jasmine on Instagram!

When your best friends are also your GLAM SQUAD! For mobile and in-salon beauty services be sure to check out Hair By Brands and www.jasminehoffman.com

Thank you to Ellen Ho of Hong Photography for all the beautiful photos of the evening! We are huge fans of Ellen! HUGE! She also photographs all of our Look Books , many of our brides and countless editorials featuring our jewellery! We previously blogged our most recent one that was featured in Wedluxe, here.

So there you have it! A fun, fabulous friends night out where we ate, drank and be merry-ed the night away! Julia Child was really onto something when she came up with this Quote lettered by Lele Chan Designs.

PHOTOGRAPHY Hong Photography HAIR Courtney Brands MAKEUP Jasmine Hoffman FLOWERS Sunflower Florist CUSTOM LETTER PRINT Lele Chan Designs JASMINES DRESS Little Pink Dress

Love In Bloom As Seen In Wedluxe

It is styled shoots like this one featured in Wedluxe Magazine that get us excited for Spring to finally arrive! Lush florals, a playful swing, chairs that are almost too pretty to sit in and of course some jaw dropping Elsa Corsi jewels...this shoot planned by Aly Armstrong Events has it ALL!

“A beautiful floral pattern has us dreaming of love and light. This fairytale forest-inspired shoot infuses romance into every last detail, with the stunning juxtaposition of glamorous white decor with pastel blooms creating a lush and whimsical statement!”

— Wedluxe Magazine

Well, hello there! Two of our favorite things...shoes and jewelry! You can always count on Makeup Artist Jasmine Hoffman to show up with the prettiest Louboutin's!

The Jarrad Necklace is a beautiful, classic style statement that never goes out of style. It is also the piece that Love By Phoebe based our watermark logo on, which says how much we love it! Shop it online, here: http://www.elsacorsi.com/shoponline/jarrad-necklace  

For the full feature, pick up the print edition of Wedluxe Magazine Winter/Spring 2017 on newsstands now or visit: http://wedluxe.com/fresh-floral-filled-styled-shoot-inspired-love-bloom/

PHOTOGRAPHY • Blush Wedding Photography, PRODUCER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, STYLIST, AND PLANNER • Aly Armstrong Event Planning & Design, FLORAL DESIGN • Granville Island Florist, DECOR DESIGN • Éclat Decor Inc., STATIONERY DESIGN • Violet Grey Creative, CAKE DESIGN • A. Elizabeth Cakes, VENUE • Aberthau Mansion, HAIR STYLIST • Veronica Gomes Hair, MAKEUP ARTIST • Blue Jasmine Beauty Group, GOWN • Vera Wang from Blush Bridal, SHOES • Christian Louboutin from Nordstrom, EARRINGS AND NECKLACE • Elsa Corsi from Jeweliette, CRYSTAL CANDELABRAS, TABLE, CHAIRS, CHARGERS, GLASSWARE, FLATWARE, GOLD VOTIVES, CAKE STAND • Éclat Decor Inc., CHAIR DECAL DESIGN AND INSTALLATION • Aly Armstrong Event Planning & Design, CHAIR DECAL PRODUCTION • Urban Walls

{GIVEAWAY} A 10k French Tea Party Bridal Shower

Are you ready to WIN the Bridal Shower of your Pinterest Dreams?

A chic venue, a gorgeous custom gown, your very own personal Glam Squad and party planner, a to-die for cake, invitations...and sparkling jewels for everyone! Yes, all of that...all $10,000 of that could be yours!

Keep on scrolling for the full entry details on how to win this amazing prize for you and 10 of your besties!

THE PRIZE
Bon Appetit! Champagne, hors d’oeuvres, sweets and the perfect setting at Colette Grand Café
Capturing every detail and your fabulous event, Mango Studios
Be styled to perfection with the featured custom couture white shower dress by Valencienne Bridal Design
Scrumptious, three-tier work of art by Truffle Cake & Pastry
Leave a trail of glitter with custom jewellery for winner and 10 guests by Elsa Corsi
A touch of vintage with props and furniture provided by Warehouse 84
Glamorous locks and perfect pouts for winner and two friends from Ladylyn Gool & Dawna Boot Makeup
Luxurious custom ferris wheel invitations, menus, place cards and thank you notes from Ferris Wheel Press
Lush and colouful blooms for your grand table and the perfect posy for each guest from Living Fresh
Planning, decor and styling provided by The White Book Wedding Co.

One lucky winner will be randomly drawn on March 1st, 2017

EVENT DATE: Tuesday, April 4th, 2017, at 6:30 p.m.

STEP 1: FOLLOW all the Vendors involved on Instagram

@elegantweddingmagazine
@thewhitebookweddingco
@ladylyngool
@dawnabootmakeup
@mangostudios
@warehouse_84
@valencienneto
@jewelietteshop
@ferriswheelpress
@maretsdesigns
@living_fresh
@trufflecakeandpastry

STEP 2: SNAP A SELFIE!
Stop and take a selfie!
Take a selfie with a copy of Elegant Wedding Magazine, caption “Pick Me” and tag all the vendors

STEP 3: REPOST
Repost a photo of the shoot and tag us on Instagram! Some of our favorites can be seen in the Gallery below!

GOOD LUCK!

View Contest and Rules at https://www.elegantwedding.ca/contest/french-tea-party/

Gilded Dynasty As Seen In Wedluxe

Being featured on the printed pages of Wedluxe Magazine is always a highlight of our wedding season, and get ready to drool over this Glided Dynasty Glitterati Shoot produced by Countdown Events and photographed by Hong Photography.

“Refined patterns and textures of old and new; antique heirlooms, raw silks, and precious stones of the Silk Road conjure up imagery reminiscent of a modern Ming Dynasty.”

— Wedluxe Magazine

Have you been noticing all the White Gem details on this seasons wedding gowns? We have! Thats why we came up with these linear marquise earrings that feature the sparkle of clear crystal and the opacity of matte white. These earrings from the shoot embody this stylish combination and are currently on SALE in our Online Shop, here: http://www.elsacorsi.com/shoponline/dynasty-earring

Another Bridal Style Trend you will see featured in this shoot The Jewelled Choker. The open scalloped design of our Duchess Choker is the perfect style with lace wedding gowns or even this pink Wayne Clark engagement dress.

See the full feature in the Spring 2018 Print Issue of Wedluxe and online, here: http://wedluxe.com/gilded-dynasty/

PHOTOGRAPHY • Hong Photography and Cinema Inc., CONCEPT CREATOR, PRODUCER, CREATIVE DIRECTOR, STYLIST, AND PLANNER • CountDown Events Planning & Design, FLORAL DESIGN • The Flower Factory, DECOR DESIGN • Art of the Party Design, CAKE DESIGN • Le Gateau Bake Shop, VENUE • Fairmont Hotel Vancouver; Shangri-La Hotel Vancouver, HAIR STYLIST AND MAKEUP ARTIST • Anita Lee Beauty and Style, GOWNS • Monique Lhuillier from Bisou Bridal; Erdem from The Room at Hudson's Bay; Jason Matlo; Wayne Clark from The Room at Hudson's Bay, PEARL AND CRYSTAL NECKLACE; CRYSTAL NECKLACE; CRYSTAL EARRINGS: Elsa Corsifrom Jeweliette, EARRINGS, BRACELET, PENDANT NECKLACE, RINGS • De Beers Diamond Jewellery, SHOES AND CLUTCH • Oscar de la Renta from The Room at Hudson's Bay, CHAIRS; TABLE, LINENS; GOLD VOTIVES; CRYSTAL CANDELABRA • Art of the Party Design, TRANSPARENT VASES • The Flower Factory, FLATWARE • The Cross Decor & Design, TEA POT AND TEACUP • TWG Tea, WHITE AND BLUE VESSELS; PLATES; LAMPS • Fairmont Hotel Vancouver, MENU DESIGN • RedBliss Design