I just LOVE these VIP passes from Finestationary.com! What a great idea to get people excited about your night out with the girls and/or guys!

While these can be ordered through the US at finestationary.com, there are so many talented invitation specialists here that could replicate this look for you and save you on the shipping costs!

For those of you getting married in Alberta, here are a few things you'll need to know before you walk down the aisle. You can apply for your marriage license at any of the Registry Offices in Alberta.

• When applying for your marriage license, you must both be presents at the Registers Office and you both must not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs (same goes for your actual wedding ceremony)
• You must be 18 years or older. If younger, you need legal consent from your parents)
• Bring ID with you - Birth Certificate, Passport, Canadian Citizenship, Drivers License.
• Know your parents full names and birth places (yes they ask for this on your application!)
  Both parties must provide their parents' full names and birth places
• You must be currently unmarried and if you are divorced, you need to bring proof such as a Certificate of Divorce.

For more information visit the government of Alberta site.

I LOVED the dresses at the Oscars this year! There were so many inspiring ideas for all you brides-to-be! My personal favorite was Sarah Jessica Parker's.

Calling all Calgary engaged couples! Avenue is looking for couples to submit their story to win some fabulous prizes! The question? How did you know your fiance was the one for you?


Contest closes on July 31, 2009. Prizes include:


Knickers N Lace - $500 gift certificate


Designs by Manuel – 19 Karat white gold pendant with 0.15 Carat round brilliant-cut diamond, with 14 Karat white gold chain

Inglewood Beauty Bar - Full set of lashes and care kit. Total value of this package is $350.00.


His and hers Bulova watch - Approximate reatil value $700.00

Visit Avenue Magazine to enter today!

*Image source -Ethos

Looking for that perfect piece of jewellery for your wedding day? Why not "borrow" it from http://www.bagborroworsteal.com/? Bag Borrow or Steal is a online borrowing boutique for everyone! Now you can "borrow" designer handbags, stunning jewellery or those long desired sunglasses. How does it work? Simply create an account and become a member, choose the items you're wanting to "borrow" and they are shipped to you. You can keep them for a week, a month, or as long as you like. So you could have a new designer handbag each week if you so desire!

We checked out their selection of jewellery and there are some beautiful pieces that would be perfect to pair with your wedding gown. Instead of spending anywhere from $400 - $2000 on a piece, you can rent it for as little as $20 a week! From Swarovski to Vera Wang, there's a perfect piece for everyone that's affordable.

Image Source - Bagborroworsteal.com

We're excited to announce that our website has launched today! Please visit www.cornerstoneevents.ca
Over the past three months we've made significant progress towards making sure we have all the tools needed to help brides and grooms with their wedding planning. We've completed the Professional Development program through the Association of Bridal Consultants and have worked with a fabulous web designer on our site. We want to ensure all our clients and potential clients know we're serious about our business and their weddings!

Brenda's Bridal Veils on Esty.com has some beautiful custom veils at some incredible prices. And even more amazing are her designs. I just love the birdcage veil and they look incredible on every bride. Are you looking for that unique vintage look? Does this veil work with your wedding style? Then check out Brenda's Bridal Veils on Etsy today!

Here's an inspiration board with one of this years hot colors - Yellow. One of my favorite things about this color is the fact you can use lemons for centerpieces. Such a great cost effective way to incorporate your color!

Of course as a wedding planner, today is one of my favorite days since it's all about love. I found some great DIY projects online that I had to share with you. The great thing about these two project is that you can easily use them for a wedding or another event.

The first are some great crochet hearts that can be used as gift tags and even place cards. You can use any colored yarn for them and tie them into your W-day colors. This is a great and easy project to do while you're watching Survivor or Greys Anatomy!

The second project are these cute little heart pillows made from felt. Even if you're not the best sewer, these are still easy! Make a bunch of these and throw them on your tables for added decor, or attach a little pin as shown in the instructions and use them as boutonnieres! There are so many fabulous things you can do with these little pillows of love.

Have a great valentines day!

My wonderful web designer Aisa is always on the look out for great Etsy finds like me. I have to thank her for sending her this one to me. These custom cake toppers are not only cute, but affordable! Click on the photo above to link to the site.

Escort cards, or seating cards can be a fun and personalized item at your wedding. Some couples even tie them in with their favors. Depending on the size of your wedding you can have a seating chart and cards or just seating cards. Martha Stewart, The Knot and Brides.com have some terrific ideas. The inspiration board I've created above are just some of the fantastic finds from these sites. You can see that ideas range from tying in blooms to cookies! Actual cards are just a starting point! Use your imagination and wow your guests as they take their seats!

I love Valentines Day and it seems to have snuck up on me this year! Here's an inspiration board of beautiful centerpieces inspired by one of my favorite "holidays".

*Images courtesy of BHG.com and Martha Stewart

We arrived from honeymoon in Jamaica last night and have so many amazing things to fill you in on! We stayed at Couples Swept Away in Negril Jamaica and while we were away saw over 10 beach weddings on our resort alone! I met with Kenisha and reviewed all the options for a destination wedding in Jamaica and at Couples Resorts. I'll be filling you in on all the great options for destination weddings at Couples and Sandals over the next few weeks for all you Calgary Brides that want to get away to say "I do"!

We're also excited to launch our website this month! We'll keep you updated on the progress, but we're hoping we can go live within the next couple of weeks. Can't wait that long? Call us for a free consultation to discuss your upcoming Calgary wedding!! We still have some great dates available for 2009. Let us help you plan your 2009 Calgary, Banff, or Canmore wedding. As Calgary's newest Wedding Consultant and member of the Association of Bridal Consultants, we have some amazing ideas to take your wedding dreams from paper to reality!! Call us today at 403.619.4718 or email us at cornerstoneevents@shaw.ca today!!