A Magazine I should mention....

So anyone who knows me knows I'm obsessed with bridal magazines. I can walk into a Chapters or Indigo and spend all day there and drop a bit too much cash on mags. I love the inspiration and ideas that come from some of the really well done magazines. And I'm not talking about the old style wedding magzine that is 97% advertisements. That's not unique. I'm talking about the new breed of publishing like WEDLUXE Magazine, SPOSA, and basically anything from the UK.
I'll get into those ones at another time. Today I want you all to know about WEDDING FLOWERS MAGAZINE.

A UK based magazine that is all about wedding flowers whether that be bouquets, centerpieces, corsages - you name it and it's there!

What I love about it is that there are full page pictures of really unique bouquets in color groupings. If you find something that you like you've got a great full size picture that you can take to your florist. They also profile real weddings to help you with ideas.

Take note of the great color and accessories used in UK weddings. They are way ahead of us here in North America and especially Canada, when it comes to unique style.

The magazine isn't cheap - I think it's around $10.00-$12.00 - but it's imported and well worth it. Some of their mags that I've bought years ago are still put to good use and full of great trendy and timeless ideas.

Wedding Invites that get guests excited for the big day...

What's the first thing that your guests get to see in regards to your wedding? An invitation!
It's their first chance to get a feel for what your event is going to be like. Your color scheme, theme, style, and all the other little details that speak to who you and your mate are.

Invites don't have to be frilly to be eye catching they just need to be 100% you. Here are some pics of some of my favorites that I've come across:

The first company that I have to mention is TEARDROP WEDDINGS from Toronto, Ontario. The owner, Holly, is a true artist in many respects and gets idea of 'coloring outside the line' so to speak. She gets that wedding invitations are more than just words on white paper. It's you communicating to your friends and family just how much you want them there based on your personal touch. Do yourself a favor and visit her website!

Then I found this cool website called INVITATIONS BY NATURE. Their philosophy is that "quality comes from a synergy of commitment, experience, attention to detail, and innovation."
Check out some of their great styles. I love the ones with the crystals!

And finally, WEDDING PAPER DIVAS, based out of California, USA, have a great selection of classic, modern invites that are really eye catching.
They also have super fast turn around times for that wedding or shower invite in a rush!
Check out these great looks...

Blogging is back!

Well, it's been a long few months. Where I call home it's been snowing practically every day and I think it's safe to say that I'm ready for spring and all that comes with it.
I've also been dealing with computer breakdowns and new internet providers, who, in the country where I am, are a rare comodity. So needless to say the blogging has been suffering BIG TIME!

However, with that being said, spring is almost here and with that new fresh ideas.
So stay tuned for some great new blogs from yours truly. Wedding season is upon us and we need to discuss all of it!

Talk to you soon....


Jessie Thomas
BRIDE 2 BEAD