If you have been engaged in lifestyle media as of late you might have noticed the hottest indulgence right now is the cupcake.  Its social stock has been increasing for a few years now - and it will continue to rise {pun entirely intended}.

The cupcake found its humble beginnings at children’s birthday parties and bake sales and hit main stream popularity a few years ago due to a little show called Sex and the City.  Since Carrie made such a fuss - so has the rest of the world.  Cupcake shops have opened up in every major city, people have dedicated blogs to the tiny delights and we see them at all events, weddings, bridal showers, Christmas parties, everywhere, and from casual chic to fancy schmancy.

The cupcake has also inspired other miniatures of our favourite desserts, tiny brownie concoctions, and stacks of delectable cookies seen here and created by Elaine’s Cake Boutique in Toronto.  One success of the small sweet treat is that they are portion controlled and we don’t have to suffer too much guilt as we devour  just one…

Hopefully this will inspire you to think of something unique and petite to add to your soiree!

Source :: Elaine’s Cake Boutique

The ceremonial kiss - a lot of couples swoop in, kiss hard and fast, giggle a bit and face the crowd.  How many times have we seen this?  It is sweet and endearing and true, but, it is so fleeting that the couple will barely remember their first kiss as man and wife and it is almost certain that the moment wasn’t captured on film and if it is, it won’t be as impressive as it could be.

When your ceremony officiant says, “you may now kiss the bride”, take the time to enjoy the moment.  Step toward each other, gaze into each others eyes, share a sweet smile, and then kiss.  Kiss nicely.  Kiss sweetly.  Kiss romantically.  Kiss long enough to need to refresh your lipstick.

This should guarantee you a wonderful memory and undoubtedly, a better photo.

Photo source :: Robert Lawler

In honour of our world famous 10-day rodeo, the non-stop party, mini donuts, and cowboys…  here’s a look at what a western fair wedding might look like…

barn evoke photography, clothes pinned escort cards michèle m waite, hay bale couch joy marie, happy bride shelley kroeger, invitation suite jamie hammond, red bridesmaids stella aalesi, cowgirl poster jack and friends, s’more ring photo whitebox weddings, ferris wheel kiss unfortunately unknown, major event sign vintage sign projects, I love you tacks unfortunately unknown, mechanical bull ridercarrie patterson, mini donuts sugar n sweets, cowpoke with sparklers stella aalesi, western couple lammle’s, place setting brides, horseshoes martha stewart weddings. Charmed.

*There are a couple of photos that I lost the sources for.  Should you be able to identify them please notify me.  Thank you so much!

{Michele, Severine, Beaut}

{LaVita (my personal favourite ~swoon~), Claire Bella}

 {Clockwise from top left :: Cosette, Relish, Cloe}

 {Coco} 

 {Ruby}

Love the sass coming up…

{Clockwise from top left :: Soleil, Adeline, Coccinelle, Orange Bloom Beret (~swoon~)}

 {Sweet Treat Hat, Sweet Treat Corsage, Sweet Treat Hair Accessory}

I love that a lot of these beauties could be used for the bride of course, but also for the bridesmaids, or your rehearsal dinner, your engagement photos!  Dinner out, going to the theatre,… the uses are endless!  Just imagine how sassy you would feel pinning one on!  Visit Pin Me Up Couture to view their entire collection.

Last week’s show was more than just entertaining for me {although, it was really entertaining!}; it was thrilling and delightful to watch the Rocky Mountaineer train make its way through the Canadian Rocky Mountains.  There is a certain amount of pride in seeing the grandeur of your home displayed with such beauty on a popular television show.  Those places they stopped are in my backyard and make wonderful venues for weddings!

Emerald Lake Lodge is a remote and quaint resort set delicately on the shore of the lake in the BC wilderness.  The view in every direction is mountains and breath-taking scenery.  The lodge is open year round and is definitely an escape into serenity.  Emerald Lake Lodge would be the perfect setting for your wedding in the mountains, winter or summer.

The Fairmont Chateau Lake Louise is literally like a castle in the wilderness, it was built on the eastern shore of Lake Louise which is fed by palatial glaciers and is surrounded by mountains.  It is pristine wilderness and there are plenty of activities to imbibe in including hiking, mountain biking, canoeing and world class skiing.  The hotel is first in its class when it comes to service and style.  Should you have your wedding here you will feel like nothing less than royalty.  I love the Chateau and its staff; I posted about my recent stay here.

The Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel has to be one of my favorite places in the world, probably because it is the venue I have visited the most and because it is the crown of the Banff town site.  Banff is a bustling tourist town with utmost charm and incomparable beauty.  The Banff Springs Hotel is an amazing place to have a wedding, the rooms, the terraces, the lawns you have to choose from in which to have your ceremony and reception are seemingly endless.

You will absolutely love having your wedding in any of these locations, you will be thrilled at every turn and your guests will be impressed beyond words.

Contact me if you would like more information!

Source :: Perpetual Kid

Of course, the peony is a favorite in wedding bouquets too, here’s why…

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Natalie Moser

Let’s have a little fun and translate that into a wedding shall we? ::

Courtesy::

fun couple michele m waite, boutonniere martha stewart weddings, menu the knot, cake little venice cake company, program jamee photography, aqua martinis jenna walker, yellow bouquet jonathan canalas, teal shoes leo patrone, pink chairs ryan phillips, multicolor bouquet meg smith, go girl photo travis hoehne, bridesmaids the bride’s cafe, favors martha stewart weddings, orange seltzer jo gartin. Thank you!

Love on a bike.  Love that is smooth and easy and breezy.  This wedding is simple and sweet, with bicycles.

Courtesy ::
red gingham flags not on the high street, bicycle tie amazon, just married stationary rachel ink etsy shop, barn joshua caine, b+g walking bike + bouquet michele m waite, b+g on bike ourlaboroflove, pink bike ffffound, sliders jo gartin, bicycle cufflinks pink top hat’s shop on etsy, bicycle ring photo the quintessential image, b+g with tandem 10-speed - table talk + john bonner, bike basket with strawberries - design house stockholm, red socks + shoes - Name of Place, tree monogram - once wed, place setting - martha stewart. Thank you.