Are you and your bridesmaids planning a bachelorette party before you big day? Consider ditching the five year old sash and tiara and go with the always classy little black dress and hit the upscale wine bars in the city. It will give you and your girls some sophicated fun without the tacky tradition.
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http://weheartit.com/entry/12413104
Planning a wedding and getting married is a wonderful journey you should share and experience with not only your finance, but your family as well. Take a break from planning and enjoy this amazing winter wonderland in banff with your family and friends this weekend! Be spontaneous, it will sure to be a trip you will always remember.
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If you are planning to drop a few pounds before your big day now is the perfect time to start! Get into a routine about 6-9 months before your big day, this way you are guarantied results. If you dont start till a month before you might push yourself to hard and the less stress the better!
Hot Yoga is an amazing way to stay fit, it strengthens your body and mind and can be a great way to keep the wedding stress at bay! Combine this with healthy eating into your routine and you are sure to reach your goals!
Luxury Tip: You are beautiful the way you are, if you are planning on loosing weight or getting into a healthy habits do it for yourself! Your man is going to love you no matter what! So don’t put too much pressure on yourself.
Check out a great Hot Yoga Studio in Calgary!! http://www.purehotyoga.ca/
Congratulations! You have chosen your wedding date, the next step is selecting a venue for your ceremony and reception. This is truly the bones of your wedding, it will determine how many guests you are having, what theme suits you best, and the overall style. After you decide what suits you best, everything else will fall into place.
For all our unique brides out there looking a for chic, up scale, stylish and sophisticated wedding who want to look outside the box; try expanding your search to intimate art galleries, historic mansions or luxury museums.
Luxury Tip: Once you choose a venue, try and enhance its best qualities and use them as focal points for your overall theme. For example, if you choose an art gallery, embrace the art on the wall and use it as a color palette guideline for your linins and centrepieces. It will surly keep your guests interested in the fabulous art and your wonderful decor.
Our top 3 luxury venues this month:
The Art Gallery of Calgary
The AGC is a smart, high profile venue for couples who are looking for an upscale wedding with cutting edge art, high ceilings and an unique floor plan.
Lougheed House
This is truly a rare find in the heart of calgary, a historic mansion on park grounds. The Lougheed house not only has character and charm, is just oozes with vintage class. For couples looking for some royal treatment this might be your perfect match!
Aero Space Museum of Calgary:
This amazing venue offers unlimited amount of space that accommodates larger weddings. It’s old hollywood charm and vintage feel is just perfect anyone who wants a movie star wedding.
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Photo 1. http://www.artgallerycalgary.org/
Photo2. http://www.lougheedhouse.com/
Photo3. http://www.weddingphotographerscalgary.com/
Finding the perfect color combinations can be tricky, turn to the beautiful outdoors for your wedding palette inspiration. As summer comes to an end we get to lavish in the amazing fall colors with oranges, yellows and deep reds. Calgary has so many breathtaking spots such as Glenmore or Victoria Park, take advantage of this short-lived season and do your engagement photos under the falling leaves.
Luxury Tip: Even if you are not having a fall wedding you can still use the inspiration of the season in your wedding décor, this can be having hot apple cider as treats for your guests, or incorporating specific colours such as pale orange, blue and yellow in your bouquets or favors.
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Images 1,2: http://www.bhg.com/wedding/color/perfect-wedding-color-combos/#page=3
Image 3: http://busy-mommy.com/2009/12/apple-cider-cups.html
Image 4:http://lindseyortonphotography.blogspot.ca/2010_11_01_archive.html