urbanfête!

Last night after having “one of those days”, I left straight from work hoping to make it to urbanfête before it closed at 6pm.
I spent most of the walk going over what had gone on that day, everything I had to do that night and then thinking about speaking at our fantastic Sangria night tonight.

All the stress and craziness went away as soon as I walked into the urbanfête store. Owner Christine was finishing up a sale and then gave me a tour of the cute store and then the studio space upstairs. The downstairs area is a little store space that sells sell cardstock, envelopes, clients can come in and get what they need to make their own invitations as well as notebooks, cards and cute accessories. It’s a bright and happy space I don’t think it’s possible to be unhappy or stressed in this environment! The open concept space allows both Kevin and Christine to work in the space, share their ideas, while meeting the needs of their clients.

The best part in my opinion is that when you are having urbanfête create your invitations they meet with you upstairs in the studio and you can see right away what your invitation looks like, with your names and your information. It feels real right away.

I went to the store intending on buying a few sheets of paper and left with lots more! It’s a great store and the friendly, happy ownership will make this business go far!

For Cake's Sake

Last weekend, after several tries... I finally met up with For Cake Sake.

I met Leigh the first time at the Wed by Hand Show.  I'm telling you, that was the show to be at this year!  Leigh is very sweet and quiet and has a genuine passion for making her cakes.  The prices are amazong too!  You will be surprised!

I wish I had got a photo of the first cake of hers that caught my eye a fondant bride on the top of the cake being rescued by her firefighter groom.  It was so cute!  This time I brought my own camera so I take some photos to share with them!

Check out the cakes.

We Do Printing!

... no that's the name of the company!

Back at the end of February I attended a wedding show called Wed By Hand put together by Beyond Events.  What a great show it was!  I was introduced to many great, local, independent wedding vendors!  No Costco invites there!

The invitations that did blow me away were the beautiful letterpress invites by We Do Printing.  The invitations are all handmade with a Heidelberg Letterpress.  Ian explained to me the complicated process that goes into creating each individual template (and they do it themselves) providing amazing quality!  I know I would make a mistake explaining it.

I also love that their paper is all eco-friendly cotton paper... one paper was even made from recycled jeans!

Located in Cornwall and with their new website live, please check out We Do Printing at http://wedoprinting.net/

Shop InStyle for a Cure!

Weddings InStyle has a beautiful loft style venue right in the middle of the Byward Market.  It was the perfect place to hold a fundraiser for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and place to show off White Haute Bridal's beautiful collection!

Last Thursday Jill and Amanda of Weddings InStyle along with Dana from White Haute Bridal hosted the fundraiser, raising $2000 for the Foundation and Dana sold 3 dresses on the spot.  What a success!

There was jewellery was on display from Frash Femme and Stella & Dot, little mini cupcakes from The Flour Shoppe and a photobooth from Mastermind Events.  Melanie from m photography, was slipping through the crowds taking all the photos.  I've seen them already and they are beautiful!!

Congratulations ladies!

In true Ottawa fashion, I even ran into a bride-to-be from High School!  Congratulations A!

A New Store?

Justina McCaffrey is bringing her dresses back to Sussex Drive!

Just two blocks from McCaffrey's Haute Couture, Justina will be teaming up with Ottawa business woman Christine Shaikin to present her new line of gowns.  The store will be renamed Justine & Justina.

Read the whole story here!

I know it's a holiday but...

I've spent too much time away from my baby (read: the blog) planning our fantastic Ottawa Wedding Professionals Networking event.

However, I have exciting news today!!  I got my new logo finally!  Let me know what you think!