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The time has come, my little ones, to think of other things... Okay! Not really. Let's keep thinking weddings. But, let's think about weddings over at the new home of Bijoux Bridal.... Lace and Ruffles.com Bijoux Bridal is all moved over there! It's up and running, and ready for you. All the vendor listings from here, will be moved over to there shortly. As well as the other posts. Eventually

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A New Year, brings new ideas, new places to go, new people to meet, new things to try.....it brings Bijoux Bridal to a turning point in its life. Bijoux Bridal was in the midst of a name change for a while - and the name change has occurred. Along with a name change, comes a change of home. Bijoux Bridal will now be named Lace & Ruffles. I will host is along with my jewelry business website (

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Who: Flipside Creative Where: Vancouver, B.C. What: a graphic design and writing studio that designs corporate materials by day and blissful, unique wedding stationery by night! When it comes to wedding stationery, we ditch traditional for individuality and work with our clients to create something uniquely "them". So sometimes it's ultra-modern; sometimes it's down-home country; sometimes it's

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One very important aspect of your wedding planning, is your budget. I've always been told, if you can't measure it, you can't manage it....your budget is the same. If you don't know how much you've got to play with, you can't use it in the best way possible. And from experience, the costs for a wedding can add up quickly. Here are some handy budget calculating tools, available for free on the

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Winter is full of wonderful things - we just have to open our eyes a little more to see them. Why not incorporate some of BC's natural beauty into your wedding, with pine cones? Pine cones can be displayed in so many fun ways! They can be sprinkled with fake snow, hung, piled, glued, crafted, etc. They are a lovely rustic decor addition, and pair well with a variety of other colors: blues, greens

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If a winter wedding makes you think of drab, sad, lonely colors, then think again! Winter is full of lively beautiful color palettes that any bride should be anxious to use. Here is one little set of colors that were inspired by this winter tree shadow photo. There are so many more color combinations possible! Please check back next week to see what new wedding ideas pop up on Bijoux Bridal.

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Who: Meredith Rose Photography What: Portrait, nature and wedding photographer Where: Vancouver Island A Little Bit About Meredith Rose Photography I have chosen photography as my expression of choice since I was 11. I`m the kind of gal, that would rather look at pictures than read any day...they say so much more! I get my inspiiration from my surroundings: nature, people, and emotion. I get my

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The rose is such a romantic symbol. It predates Shakespeare and his Juliet....it belongs in every poem, on every petal....so I wanted to share with you some lovely ways to incorporate roses into your wedding day. If, of course, that's what you wanted. { on your cake } { icing roses } { traditional and white } { on your shoes } { on the table } { on the aisle } { on your invitations } { rose

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Wow. Today, the newspaper carried a full page ad for a Tiffany's yellow diamond ring that was absolutely gorgeous! I am in love. I remember reading an insert in a wedding magazine that was all about celebrity engagements, and my fave ring was a vintage diamond ring with a yellow diamond-like stone. I always thought it would be great to have something similar. So unique. Now, Kate Middleton is

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If you're planning your wedding, I think you need to check out Weddingbells. They publish a beautiful magazine and are online. They are celebrating their 25th Anniversary by offering weekly giveaways! You have to be a member to enter the giveaways, but you can enter every day of the week, for FREE! So, what are you waiting for? Head over to Weddingbells.ca/contests to find out more. Here is a

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I don't know how you feel about it, but the engagement of Prince William to the gorgeous Kate Middleton has me giddy. I realize that I am across an ocean from them, I don't know them, and I may well never meet them, but this wedding-to-be is a history maker and I can't wait to see the wedding details! What a lovely ring too - which belonged to Princess Diana. History is everywhere! What a

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I was so amazed to come across Kathryn & Mark's beautiful wedding, and I was even more ecstatic that she agreed to let me share her wedding with you! This is the first of what I hope to be a regular post, of Real Weddings....giving you an insight into the wedding days of other couples. Each Real Wedding also delves into a little story about the bride and groom themselves. Enjoy! Mark and Kathryn

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White is so traditional for weddings, yet can be so versatile. Here are some inspirational pictures for how to incorporate more white into your wedding decorations. { Martha Stewart } { White Feathers and Candles } { White Bird Cage } { White Floral Wedding Cake from the Knot } { White Wedding Centerpiece from Bride.ca } Thank you for supporting Bijoux Bridal the blog. I'd love to hear about

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Looking for some winter wedding inspiration? Look no further than these photos.... { Snowflake Place Cards from Timeless Paper on Etsy } { Snowflake Place card holders from My Wedding Favors } { NYC Winter Wedding, photo credit to Harriette Rose Katz } { Photo Source: Preston Baily } { JL Designs } { Winter Wedding } Happy reading on these chilly days! Follow my blog with bloglovin

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Chances are, you're not the only one feeling the recession, and saving a bit of money on your wedding is a great idea! To help you save your $$ and your sanity, I've sourced a few helpful DIY projects that you can use to make your wedding unique, and affordable. DIY Rustic Flower Box for displaying escort cards, from DIY Wedding. Why not use it as a centerpiece, and have people's seating

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Who: Amy PelletierWhat: Contemporary Photographer & ArtistWhere: Vancouver, B.C. Amy Pelletier offers artistic photography, as demonstrated by the above photos. Her photography can capture your special wedding moments, all the way down to the little details. Don't let anything be forgotten. Here is a quick Q & A I had with Amy Pelletier, to let you get to know her a bit better. 1. Was there

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Who: Coco CakeWhat: Boutique Custom Cupcakes & CakesWhere: Vancouver, BC Recently, I had the opportunity to ask the delightful, creative Lyndsay of Coco Cake, a few questions about her and her cupcakes. I urge you to stop by her site (http://www.cococake.com) and think about hiring Coco Cake for your next event. She doesn't just do cupcakes - she also has some amazing cake designs as well!  1.

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You may have noticed I was gone last week....no posts, no pictures, no sharing. I'm greatly sorry, but I was away with my husband celebrating our 4th wedding anniversary! We had a great time, away from the city, in Ucluelet, BC. While enjoying the scenic, lush green forests and bright blue waves, I got to thinking....why not make weddings more earth friendly? Billion dollar corporations are

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Since I've got no brides or weddings to feature yet, I thought I'd spend a little time putting together a collection of some of my favorite DIY projects for you to enjoy. Everything from hair pieces, to beautiful flower necklaces, to wedding decorations! Easy projects to keep you busy. Here are the links to each project that correspond with the numbers. 1. LollyChops: Crochet Knit-a-thon Bib

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Todays fab finds are inspired by delicate feathers, whimsical birds, and little blue eggs. Everything is dainty & feminine. Below, are links to each item in the picture above, along with the name of the designer/shop. (From left to right)Row 1 Vio Gemini - Ring Pillow with Bird Nest and Pearl Eggs Sunshine & Ravioli - Save the Date Shipping Tag Magnets Cotton Bird Designs - Wedding Cake

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Iridescent blue, shimmering green, gold, purple....peacock colors are so beautiful! Who can resist them? If you love these colors, perhaps peacock theme is the way to go! There are so many things you can do with the feathers and the colors....you could even have each bridesmaid in their own color of dress! Lovely! 1. A peacock cake - out of all the cakes I browsed online, this was by far my

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Buttons are extremely versatile. We use them to hold our pants closed, to do up our work shirts, to fasten our overalls, and to close our purses. Buttons get added to girls barrettes, earrings, necklaces and all sorts of other accessories. Buttons come in a variety of colors, shapes and sizes, so it’s no wonder that brides today are using them to adorn their weddings. Today, I have gathered for

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This color palette would be perfect for an outdoor, garden wedding. Perhaps with mountains or fields of wild flowers in the background? It's a lively, upbeat palette, and I'm sure you will be able to have lots of fun with it. I can already picture a dessert buffet with rustic, handmade desserts in various colors, shapes and sizes.

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Contest for any and all of you folks who stop by now and then and read Bijoux Bridal. Prize: The winner will get to choose between a $50 in-store credit towards goodies from Bijoux Rouge or $50 towards creating their own unique, custom bridal veil or hair accessories from Bijoux Bridal. How to enter: Leave a comment on this post, explaining in the best details you can possibly come up with,

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They would be perfect for a countryside wedding, a rustic gathering, or a DIY affair. Chalkboards are used for so many things these days, so why not incorporate them into your wedding day? You could use them to inform your guests about the menu of the evening, as place cards, or as a welcome sign. Use mini chalkboards to let guests know what buffet items are, or which table they are sitting at.

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So, this September 9, 2010, marks the 4th wedding anniversary of my husband and I. It feels like just last year that we got married! My, how time goes by. Each year, we celebrate by going back to where we got married, relaxing, having dinner, staying in a hotel, etc. This year, we are going to make the occasion more special, by getting all dressed up again and hiring a photographer to capture

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One of my favorite movies of all time is Alice in Wonderland. The cartoon version, with cute little blonde Alice and lots of funny mythical creatures and characters. What an awesome movie. In today's post, I've compiled ideas for a tea party wedding, Alice in Wonderland style. Enjoy! Tick 'tock....I'm late, I'm late! For a very important date! These three items were found on Etsy.com. (Top) Eat

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In the summer time...when the weather is hot....yellow is a mellow color and comes in numerous lovely tones. Think lemons, butterflies, sorbet, vintage table cloths, sun dresses, M&Ms, vanilla, sunflowers, and rays of sunshine. Here are some of my favorite wedding photos where yellow is the main color. Isn't that ring pillow adorable? And it would be so easy to make too! Take a visit to

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Your wedding cake is the food that people finish their night off with, try and put in their purses to eat later at home, share with their loved ones cause they ate too much buffet, and take pictures of when you and your husband smoosh it in each others faces. It is a wedding staple. And it should be no surprise that there are so many ways to have your cake, and eat it too. Traditional Wedding

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This color palette is derived from a fine art print, Cosmos, by bomobob on Etsy. I think the colors are very mellow and relaxing. If your wedding is painted with colors like these, I'd love to see your ideas and pictures. Below are some wedding accessory ideas in case you like this color palette. { Floral & Wood Grain Wedding Invitation }By Good Frau { Felted Heart Pebbles in Lemon, Lime, or

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Planning a wedding is quite the task - make it easier by keeping a to-do check list of all the things that need to be finished before the big day. Having a notebook or binder is a completely helpful tool! Use sheet protectors or file folders and a case to hold them in, to organize your ideas and thoughts. You will end up gathering so much information, business cards, pamphlets, ads, etc. while

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Red is purely romantic and classic. Red can be used as a bold statement, or as a splash of color here and there. Take your wedding colors further by wearing a red flower in your hair, or red feathers, or a red sash on your dress. Here are some red wedding ideas for you to use for inspiration, from Etsy.com. From the top of the image, left to right: Preserved Red Roses Arrangement by Melrose

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Pink has got to be the most sought after wedding color in history. Besides white. Pink is so feminine and pretty, but can still be used to convey romance and feelings of intimacy. So, if you're looking to go with a classic or traditional wedding, perhaps these pretty pinks and roses will give you some ideas. Also, if you're out shopping for wedding favors, Sohie's Favors is offering a Deal of

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Your bridesmaids and your maid of honor will be your go-to gals from your engagement date until after your wedding date. Choosing your posse isn't just about how they'll look in a certain color, or in a certain style - it's about your relationship with them and their ability to handle helping you with your wedding. Whomever you choose to walk the aisle with, it is customary to ask them formally

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Here is my first set of ideas for coloring your wedding day. The color palette below is derived from a few of the many colors you'll find at a carnival, like the photograph below.Sea Foam Green | Shades of Cotton Candy Pink Like the photograph? Click here to go to the photographer's online shop and look around. Monko Photography has many nature, candy & food images in their Etsy shop.

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Choosing a wedding dress is the next most important event since choosing your partner. Your wedding dress will be your fashion statement, your personality statement, your signature...on your wedding day. With so many options for wedding dresses throughout the world today, it can be hard to narrow it down to just one. But when you try on the dress-to-be, you will know it. It's like falling in love

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For many couples, the act of choosing the wedding date is easy. They look a year ahead in the calendar, and pick a weekend in a month they both enjoy. Is it really that simple though? Here are a few things to consider when choosing the date for your special day... Long weekends can tend to be a bit nuts. Lots of people have the time off, are traveling, sightseeing, going out, and leaving home.

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Summer is here, and gardens are in bloom. What better a location than a garden for a wedding? For themes, think butterflies, dragonflies, hummingbirds, love birds, peacocks (so pretty!), flowers, the bird and the worm, daisies, Alice in Wonderland, secret garden, the Queen of Hearts, white roses, French gardens such as Versailles, bonsai, mazes through the shrubs, mysterious woods.....So many

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If you've got an upcoming wedding, and you're the bride, then you are eligible to be featured on Bijoux Bridal. It's easy! Just send an email to bijouxrouge@hotmail.com and include your name, age, and state/province. Then, tell me the story about how you and your man fell in love, or what your wedding plans are, or how he proposed....I love all the little details! Chosen brides will get a

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Hello! My name is Katrinna, and I'm the head behind Bijoux Bridal and Bijoux Rouge. I am happily married, I am a student in college/university, and I have a job as a waitress. I'm interested in anything I can learn to accomplish. I have studied in the area of Event Management, and hope to one day use the knowledge I acquired to use with my current studies in Business Administration and Marketing.

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