A Public appology...

Dear J,

I apologize for correcting you on something that was actually correct while we were at the wedding show.

Sincerely,
J (Trixie Tulip)

... and now for the back story.

My friend J (also not a bride but actively working on research for when her bf does finally propose) and I were cruising around the Landsdowne Wedding Show this weekend.  We passed one of the several jewelry booths and she declared "I'll just get *insert name here* an engagement ring".  I went on to correct her in saying that guys get wedding bands at the wedding not engagement rings... the moral of that statement is that even though I like to think I'm not particularly traditional, I definitely am with some things.

Now a couple days later, browsing the Ottawa Citizen.  I came across this article.

What the article asks is whether or not women are ready to give engagement rings?  I know that there are girls out there who do propose, I'm just not sure it's for me.

A new e-friend

Today I made a new e-friend (what I call those new people that I’ve met online but not in person yet) from Pen & Posey.  She’s a florist with Trillium Floral Designs in Kanata and is getting married herself.

She shared a great new link on her blog today Colour Lovers

Check out these great new colour palettes!  You can create your own or browse existing ones.  It even says you can create a palette from a photo... even though I haven't figured that out yet :P

Look at one that I made!

Ritzy-Bee Events!! The Buzzzz...

I should have done this long ago, ok well at least when I got my copy of Martha Stewart's recent Weddings magazine.

I met Maria from Ritzy Bee Events back in January when I was in NYC at the Preston Bailey event.  Maria was so nice to my friend K & I.  She spent time with us at the party then we met for drink later at The Standard.  What a sweet and genuine person!

Thanks again for that Maria and CONGRATULATIONS!!

You can read the article here.

Are you marrying a nerd?

With a delightful quote engraved on the inside a woman recently gave her groom a USB wedding ring.
"For a Lifetime of Memories"

It's cheesy, but I love it!  My mum probably should have got my dad one... too bad it isn't functional!

found on Mashable

Addendum- It is worth saying that "nerd" is not a bad thing... I love nerdy things!!

Published!!

A while back I mentioned that I was working on a project.  The time has come to reveal exactly what it is...

My very wonderful partner in crime was Studio 1948!  Laurie's photos and my words created an amazing Green City Guide for the Summer issue of Eco-Beautiful Weddings.

Please check out the feature (page 37) and the rest of the truly BEAUTIFUL issue!

http://www.eco-beautifulweddings.com/summer2010/

Where does the time go?!?

I thought that quitting both jobs and going to one job would give me more time to commit to my passion/hobby but instead I still seem to be running all over the place doing everything I possibly can to enjoy life.

Part of that is my new job and part of that is weddings...

My first wedding this year was a girl who has become a great friend!  (She also has an amazing collection of 80's music)  The DJ company, Quality Entertainment, once again stepped it up.  L's mum made lots of great cupcakes and the venue which I wasn't sure of before pulled off a great event with great staff.

Here are some of my pictures to hold you over until I get the professional ones!

Finally time to relax!

Once I am given time to relax, I love to read.

I spent the day on Saturday, catching up on my favourite Nora Roberts series, The Bridal Quartet.  I really did read it all in one day!

Savour the Moment, tells about wedding baker Laurel's romance with her best friend's brother Del.  From reading book's 1 and 2 it wasn't a big surprise that Laurel finds love with her best friend's brother or that he had feelings for her and we already know at the start that they will be together, after all it is a romance novel.  The book does give you the in's and out's of good friends getting used to seeing each other in a new light.  It's a light, easy read that is easy to get lost in.  Perfect for a beautiful day at the beach or in the park.

Now I can stop searching Chapters until November when the final book is released.  It's Parker's turn for love next!