Sunday, January 31, 2010

My weekend recap

So my actual return from NYC was late Friday night, and I worked job number 2 last night, so here I am catching up!  This post will be long and I'm sorry, but it does have pictures.

We caught a 6am flight to New York and that was only the beginning of a very long day.

After a day of shopping and a little nap my friend K and I got ourselves all done up to head over to the Preston Bailey book launch party for his newest book celebrations at the Armory on Lexington.  We were greeted by Mr. Bailey's Director of Communications, then greeted by Marcy Bloom who introduced me to several bloggers and fantastic business women, including a new friend (I hope I can call her that) Maria, of Ritzy Bee in Washington D.C.

The decor was gorgeous! Lights, flowers and a runway that was set up like a printing press starting from the ceiling at the back of the rooms splitting the room in half.  Mr. Bailey greeted everyone himself at the door after his interviews were done.  There was a fashion show, Martha Walsh and Gloria Gaynor performed some of their hits before the runway was opened up into a dance floor.

The food was delicious, servers passed beautifully plated hors d'oeuvres (philly cheese steak spring rolls, caviar, lamb and braised short ribs) and a beautiful dessert buffet that had miniture versions of everyones favourite desserts!  The s'mores and lemon meringue pies deserved special mention for me!

Here are some pictures that I took at the event.

 
  
 

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Now... will I sleep?

I'm trying to get everything done so I can try to get a couple hours sleep.  I have to get in a cab and be at the airport for 4am. Gulp.

From the talk on Preston Bailey's blog this event is going to be unreal!  I'll fill you all in when I get home!

Ciao!

P.S. Check out his blog here

Tuesday, January 26, 2010

Attention Grooms!!

Grooms, don't worry you have not been forgotten.  There is something for you to look forwards to.

We all know that a registry is usually not something for you to get excited about, but that can all change.  Check out the Man Registry.  You can create your own registry.

It's a site helps guide every groom through the wedding process, including the engagement and honeymoon planning.  Your Best Man might be interested too, the site talks about the duties of a Best Man and has ideas for planning a bachelor party!

I just came upon it recently, but you should definitely check it out.  This coming from a girl who thinks the groom should be involved.

Brides if your groom is not reading this... have them check out the page.

www.themanregistry.com 

Monday, January 25, 2010

Marry Me Productions

Ottawa wedding planner Stacey Price was the subject of an article in the Ottawa Citizen this weekend.

Stacey is the owner of Marry Me Productions, the coordinating force behind more than 40 weddings a year.  Only being in business for 5 years and has grown to this is pretty amazing, and she's done it all with style, and in heels.

Read the article here and learn more about Marry Me Productions.

Maybe in 5 years I'll be there too!


Photo by: Sam & Marty Photography

Just 2 more days!

I got the invite to the party, my hotel and my airplane ticket... not to mention one of my girls to come with me.  The countdown is on to attending the biggest party I've been invited to yet!

The book launch for Preston Bailey's latest book Celebrations!!

It is still a little surreal, and by little I mean a lot!

I'll tell you all about it when I get home!


Thursday, January 21, 2010

A Facebook invite?

After you decide to get married, you set a date, decide who you want to invite, pick a venue that is suitable for the size of group, style and budget... then you send out some invitations.

Yes, this is a very simplified description, but it ended at my point... sending out invitations.

I was checking facebook as usual the other day when I came across the fact that one of my friends had accepted an invitation to someone's wedding... by Facebook; my friend will be attending Susie and Johnny's wedding. (names have been changed to protect the not so innocent)

While I do understand that we now live in a digital world and people do most things on their computers, Blackberry's and iPhone's, but when is it too much.  I have my opinions, mostly that some things deserve more than a Facebook invite, do some people really not agree and think that it's a great way to save some money?  I understand RSVP'ing by email.  Maybe even creating a Facebook page after the fact to share photos and share best wishes with the couple, but inviting people that way doesn't seem right.

What are your thoughts?  Is anyone in favour of using Facebook?  If so why?  Maybe your story can sway my opinion.

Wednesday, January 20, 2010

In a New York Minute...

That's how long it seems it has been since I found out I had the amazing opportunity of going to New York City to the book launch gala event for Preston Bailey's new book celebrations.

I've been consumed with excitement, and a flurry of activity.  Plus the major decision of what to wear!!  I've solved that problem, a cute little black dress solves all problems.

Now I just have the countdown.  1 week to go!!

www.prestonbailey.com

The Breast Dress Project

A while back I posted about a location in Toronto where brides can donate their used wedding dresses.  I thought it was convenient that you could just mail your dress to them.  That was until I learned the other day that Ottawa wedding planner Stacey Price of Marry Me Productions and Jamie Johnson owner of Groovy Linen Rentals have started their own project.

Ottawa Brides now have a place to donate their dresses and all the proceeds of these dresses resold goes to Breast Cancer research!  What an amazing thing!

Check out the website www.thebreastdressproject.ca

Saturday, January 16, 2010

A question from Wendy

Hey Trixie... I am planning a bachlorette party for my cousin on May 2nd. We're all kinda old and looking for something other than the typical Market Pub Crawl. What do you suggest?

Since we've spoken a little further about this I do have to say that I love your Bond girls idea!  It sounds like a great bachelorette party idea, but if you are concerned that it might be a little much for your cousin there are many other things you can do. 

*  Spend the day at the spa, a place like Le Nordik - www.lenordik.com

*  Go to a comedy show at a place like Yuk Yuk's or Absolute Comedy.  Both places are near other restaurants and bars if you would like to continue the evening after the show. www.yukyuks.com or http://absolutecomedy.ca

*  Look at taking a cooking class for the day.  The Urban Element has great opportunities to try different foods and wines.  It's a great way to spend an evening among friends. http://theurbanelement.ca

*  At home parties, the could be anything (Pampered Chef to Make-up to Fantasia)   

*  Along your idea of Bond girls, what about 20's Style evening, Gangsters, Flappers, feather boas and have a nice dinner then see some live Jazz music. 

I'll keep looking for more ideas for you!

How did this happen to me??

I may just be going to New York City soon!! 
I've been invited (randomly, but still invited) to the Preston Bailey Gala book launch!!

I am so excited but the abundance of exclamation points would get annoying.

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Wedding in a can?

As I was browsing my twitter account to day I came across this article about a Spokane couple who would like to pay for their with recycled cans!  Their goal to pay for their intimate wedding is 400,000 cans.  Anyone can donate by one of their drop offs or by pay pal.

Read their story on their site Wedding Cans.

It's a neat idea, one way to have a green wedding?  What other original ideas do you have for a green wedding?

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

My new dream dress...

My new magazine also brought my attention to this dress by St Pucchi... bu alas, I'm not getting married anytime soon ;)



P.S. Why is the model slouching?

What would we do without Martha...

Say what you will about Martha Stewart, jail time and jokes aside, she's talented.  Her Weddings magazine just put out it's 15th anniversary edition.

I admit to owning most of the magazines for the last few years.  Believe it or not, my collection still hasn't scared off my own prince charming yet.  They inspire me for the recipes, craft ideas and pretty wedding images.

Congratulations on the 15 years and thank you!

www.marthastewartweddings.com

Good news!

Good news for Wedding Professionals and all the venues out there.

After the wedding show this weekend, an article was featured in the Metro newspaper yesterday suggests that this year will be a much more profitable one for weddings in our beautiful city!  It definitely sounds like it with over 5,000 people attending his weekend's show!

Brides plan ahead, make sure you are booking early!

Read the whole article here!



Photo taken by Tracey Tong from Metro Ottawa