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07/30/2010
The vests are slightly darker.
The vests are slightly darker.
My Fiancé's suit
The bridesmaids' dresses, but in navy blue.
The vests are slightly darker.My Fiancé's suitThe bridesmaids' dresses, but in navy blue.
   
Groomsmen attire
vest and matching pants
After hours spent shopping for the groomsmen we opted for a charcoal-grey vest with matching pants. Since we're having a morning wedding, we thought we'd keep the boys casual. I think they will be much more comfortable throughout the day... and I'm more comfortable with the pricetag!?

We went shopping with all the boys on a weeknight and ended the night in a restaurant. It only took us 30 minutes to try everything on. The salesmen were waiting for us (we had visited the store 2 times prior to buying).I think it wasn't too much of a traumatic experience for the boys!!? They actually enjoyed meeting each other... and I was so so relieved to finally know what they'll be wearing.
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07/30/2010
Bachelorette party
Bachelorette party
This is the dress I think I'll wear. It's from BCBG.
Bachelorette partyThis is the dress I think I'll wear. It's from BCBG.
   
Bachelorette party
Sweet! I just received an invitation from one of my bridesmaids. The only thing I know is the date. I'm sure we'll have a blast... I have no clue what they are planning...
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07/17/2010
Our menus and napkins
Our menus and napkins
All of them in my storage box
The program: it has 3 double-sided pages.
The frames for the table names
Close up of the frames.
The bows for the ceremony decor.
Our menus and napkinsAll of them in my storage boxThe program: it has 3 double-sided pages.The frames for the table namesClose up of the frames.The bows for the ceremony decor.
   
DIY Wedding
DIY party *update*
The DIY party went AMAZING!! I couldn't have asked for more!!

Two of my BMs as well as my Fiancé's mother joined my mother and I to colour, cut, iron, tie knots, etc. etc. to make all our decorations. In one afternoon, we were able to fold all the napkins and tie the ribbons around the menus. Colour and cut all the programs (we made a spelling mistake on the first page so I have to reprint them this week). Cut the ribbons for the garlands. Glue the nametags on the frames. And make the bows for the ceremony decor. AMAZING!!

I'm in love with everything that we made today, and my FMIL came up with a super good idea for the programs. Instead of using rope to tie them, I'll use a ribbon and some studs (similar to what was done for the frames). SO much better!

In case you're wondering why we took our coloring pencils out... I decided to print everything at home in black and white to save money. We thought we'd add some colour detailing so we did it by hand.

All I have left to do is finish the programs and the garlands. A piece of cake after all of this!
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07/17/2010
What it looks like. It's one of the oldest establishment of the city.
What it looks like. It's one of the oldest establishment of the city.
Table setting
The stained glass. It was added after we initially rented the room.
What it looks like. It's one of the oldest establishment of the city.Table settingThe stained glass. It was added after we initially rented the room.
   
Wedding Reception
Our venue
We went back to visit our venue and fell in love with it again.

Here are some pictures.
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07/13/2010
Scrapbooking supplies
Scrapbooking supplies
Ribbon bow - pretty similar to what we'll make
Garlands made out of a rope and ribbons
Similar to how we'll fold the napkins
Scrapbooking suppliesRibbon bow - pretty similar to what we'll makeGarlands made out of a rope and ribbonsSimilar to how we'll fold the napkins
   
DIY Wedding
DIY party
Up to now, I've been working on my DIY projects alone with my mom. There was not enough to invite my bridesmaids to join in. But since they were so eager to help, I've decided to throw a DIY party.

So this weekend, we'll be gathering (BMs, the mothers and myself) to do some major arts & crafts. At the same time, I think it's a great opportunity for everybody to get to know each other and for my mother and my fiancé's mother to meet again. It'll be some sort of meet-and-greet DIY tea party... if that makes any sense. We'll have plenty of things to keep us occupied and good food!!!

I've been planning this "event" for the past two-weeks. I want to make sure we have all the material we need. Here is a list of what we'll be doing:

-Preparing the napkins (folding with the menu and wrapping a ribbon with the name tags)
-Making pomanders for the ceremony (out of floral mesh)
-Decorating the frames for the table names
-Assembling the programs
-Making garlands

I'll post pictures of the party next week!!
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07/06/2010
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Wedding Hair Style
Just had my trial
I finally decided to go with my hair stylist (and not DIY). I'm really pleased with the result!!

Here's what it will look like.
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07/01/2010
They gave us a trial menu when we went/
They gave us a trial menu when we went/
The menu
They gave us a trial menu when we went/The menu
   
Wedding Reception
Menu tasting
We went to our venue to taste the food and we were blown away... The food is AMAZING!!

Here's our menu for september 3:

-Mixed greens/fine herbs/orange and balsamic dressing
-Soup of the moment (squash and carrots)
-Trou Normand
-Corn-fed poultry glazed with maple syrup/cream of shitake
OR
-Roasted salmon/emulsified olive oil/lovage and lemon
-Grand Marnier mirror/orange caramel

AND
-cake!!! (vanilla cake with orange filling)
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07/01/2010
Our napkins
Our napkins
   
DIY Wedding
Napkins: DONE
That's it! We're done sewing the napkins. All in all, we made 65 of them.

They were fairly easy to make. We measured and ironed the borders to make sure it's straight before sewing them.

We have two different colours wit the same pattern: white on blue and blue on white.
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06/27/2010
Funky hair
Funky hair
With the hat on
Funky hairWith the hat on
   
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Hair and make-up
How out-of-the-ordinary does it really have to be?

I'm quite good at make-up and usually pretty well put together... I'm just not sure how special my make-up has to be for my big day?? I was thinking of DIYing it and using soft champagne and taupe shades. I asked my Fiancé and he thinks it should be a bit more "osé". I think I should look like myself, and not be too much on the wedding day. What do you think?

For the hair part now! Since I'm wearing a hat for the wedding, my hairstyle choice is pretty limited. When I tried on my hat with my dress, my hair was down and naturally curly/wavy. I really liked it and so did my MOH and BM. I'm not sure I really want to pay the $120 my hairstylist is asking to end up with something I can do myself (it's $60 for the trial and $60 for the big day). What would you do?

Thanks for the advice!
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06/27/2010
Romanian kissing dolls
Romanian kissing dolls
Original idea
Our cake
Romanian kissing dollsOriginal ideaOur cake
   
Wedding Cake
Our cake topper
We were set on the idea of DIYing it (see post below), but my Father-in-Law gave us these 2 Romanian dolls. The dolls are wearing a traditional Romanian costume and have magnets in their heads which makes them kiss all the time.

It will be a nice touch of my Fiancé's culture!
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coccinelle

3 years since wedding
Kim
Edwin
Sep 03, 2010
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Auberge Le St-Gabriel
Auberge Le St-Gabriel
Paul Galipeau
Orange
Elegant and very simple. It will be at our image... Our accent colour is navy blue.
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