Plum Pretty Sugar

As a custom, brides often thank their bridesmaids with a token or gift for all that they have done throughout the journey. What would be better than giving them something that is adorable, unique and cozy while creating stunning photo ops on your wedding day? Cue, Plum Pretty Sugar.

Entrepreneur Charlotte Hale created a line of robes, dressing garments and accessories that are both unique and practical for the bride and her maids on the big day.  If you have been scouring the pages of SMP or Pinterest lately, you will have seen these robes gain in popularity and examples of her stunning pieces.  Plum Pretty Sugar robes come in an assortment of fabrics, lengths and colours and are sure to create a great look for your getting ready apparel.

For J's wedding, she graciously gave us these kimono style robes and all of us were thrilled. We wore them to get ready on her wedding day and they photographed beautifully. Thanks for the great gift J, and man you look stunning in these photos :)

photos by Assaf Friedman Photography

These are perfectly pretty and WTB adores Pretty Plum Sugar.  Check them out!

Yours Truly,

A

All You Need is LOVE

"Friends don't let friends drink wine alone." - Unknown

Last weekend I was happy to be a part of my friend Emily's bachelorette extravaganza. Her MOH, who brilliantly planned the entire weekend, asked me to help out with the paper goods for the festivities and naturally, I jumped on the chance to get crafty. The bride-to-be's future last name is Love (I know, right??), making for the perfect starting point for our theme. I decided to play on the 'I heart NY' logo but instead spell LOVE (see below).

With the 'LOVE' theme in mind, I created custom water bottles, stickers and signs to accessorize the brunch table and home.

The fun began at the maid of honor's home, where we feasted on a delicious breakfast, including a cereal bar, croissants, scones, muffins, fruit salad and more. Shortly after we were picked up by a bus and brought to Niagara-on-the-Lake for an afternoon of wine tasting. On board the bus, we were greeted with "Love" bags which had water bottles and snacks to keep everyone hydrated and full throughout the day. We visited 4 vineyards, had a delectable lunch and tried some fabulous wines and cheeses.

Upon our return to Toronto, we had dinner (and a little karaoke!) at Cadillac Lounge and continued on to Stones Place for an epic dance party.

After very little sleep and with great effort (for some of us), we gathered the next morning at Le Select for a lovely brunch. As a surprise, Emily's mom and family friends joined us, and we all enjoyed a beautifully scrumptious brunch and a toast to the bride-to-be. Along with the help of Em's bridesmaids, I prepared a crossword puzzle all about the bride and groom. The program I used was Armored Penguin and they turned out great. They were displayed at each place setting for guests when they arrived, and we all had a good laugh as we completed them!

It was a fabulous weekend and a wonderful way to get everyone excited for September 28th!
42 days and counting...it will be here before we know it!

Yours Truly,

A

WTB Hearts: Sheri Angell Creations

Thanking your loved ones on your wedding day is a tradition that should never be forgotten. Your family, friends and bridal parties go to great lengths to make your wedding day what you dreamed and it is nice to recognize that with a token of thanks. Handkerchiefs are defined as thin squares of fabric carried in a pocket or a purse to be used for personal hygiene.  We think that they are great fashion statements and momentos of your wedding day.

Sherri at Sheri Angell Creations offers many hankies to choose from to adorn every member of your wedding party and family. From nice sentiments to beautiful monograms, Sheri has it all and is a pleasure to deal with. All of her hankies are under $20 and she is more than willing to prepare a custom design.  A ordered the hanky shown below for her dad and was thrilled with the result. She still gets teary eyed thinking about the phrase she chose and remembering giving it to her father (whom is one of the few men that still carries a handkerchief).

A's hanky for her dad - Photographed by Studio 2000

More beautiful examples from this Etsy shop:

Keep these hankies in your back pocket for when you're looking for the perfect gift.

Until Next Time,

A & S

Beautifully Boxed

Finding the perfect token of your appreciation to gift to your bridesmaids, while remaining economically friendly, can seem like mission impossible. After all, the tastes and styles of your girls likely vary, and you want to give them something they'll love.

Glymm offers up the perfect solution; a direct-to-your-door service delivering a box of curated beauty goodies each month. With a variety of subscription options (for only $12 a month!), you can send your besties the best, with sweet finds like Butter London nail polish, Naked Princess lip gloss, premium organic suncare from Coola and much more. The loot comes packaged in a cute cosmetic pouch, with a new pattern and colour for every edition. A major bonus? Every dollar spent in their fab boutique gets you points to use towards purchases, and they add up super fast.

a sample of Glymm's beauty bag

Give your ladies the touch up treatment, on the big day and everyday!

Until next time,

A & S

A Shoe In

Shoes are an investment (or at least that's what I tell Mr. Z when I come home toting yet another shoebox). Shoes always fit, and if proper care is taken, they can last for many years. Every girl who's collected her fair share of bridesmaid dresses, or has a summer calendar stacked with weddings galore, knows the importance of finding that one perfect pair to get you through the season. 


Check out some fabulous footwear, all courtesy of Shopbop, to take you from the bridal shower to the dance floor.

A go-to lil' black shoe...

Jean-Michel Cazabat 'Zelta Sling Back Sandals' 

 Heavy metal...

Alejandro Ingelmo 'Grace Metallic Platform Pumps'

Lovely laser cut...

Alice + Olivia 'Larimore Laser Cut Pumps'

Wicked combo of leather 'n' lace...

Giuseppe Zanotti 'Open Toe Lace Pumps'

 Beautifully blush low riders...

Loeffler Randall 'Tamsin Stamped Lizard Pumps'

 Snake a pair of these...

Sergio Rossi 'Cachet Pumps'

If the shoe fits, buy it.


Sincerely,


S

Fifty Shades of Grey

“You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find your prince” - Fifty Shades of Grey

After reading the captivating and erotic trilogy by E. L. James, Fifty Shades of Grey is definitely on my mind. If you haven't already read it, start now. I found myself turning the pages at lightening speed and becoming completely entranced into the world of Christian Grey. It will make you blush, squirm and giggle...and maybe even the slightest bit curious ;)

I am not suggesting handcuffs, whips or canes at your next affair but I am a big fan of the hue in the book's title. Grey is such an extraordinary shade for your bridesmaids' dresses; it's perfect for all seasons and pairs well with just about any accent color. Grey also photographs beautifully, is flattering on most skin tones and will allow your white gown to pop!

Check out these stunning grey-infused bridal party pics:

'Shades of Grey' bridesmaids' dresses - Photo taken from Love and Lavender

Yellow and grey pair oh so well! Photo taken from Pinterest

Photo taken from Pinterest

Photo taken from Style Me Pretty

Photo taken from Wedding Chicks

Photo taken from Pinterest

Many 'shades of grey' - photo taken from Style Me Pretty

Blush and grey are a great combination - photo taken from Creative Push Photography

Laters, baby.

A

Gifted

Sctuff [shh-tuff]:
noun
1.  the cute, the adorable, the lovely.  lovely, lovely things.
2.  junk turned genius, trash turned treasure.
3.  the word “stuff” with an extra oompf.

Marcia Leichter showcases all sorts of fabulous schtuff in her wildly wonderful e-boutique; from flasks to luggage tags, this is the optimal gift shop for both ladies and gents. These uniquely quirky designs make unexpectedly awesome gifts for the entire wedding party...including the bride and groom!

'I Love Chanel' Compact Mirror

'Crown' Wooden Memo Cube

'Blackboard' Wine Stoppers

'Moustache' Cigar Tube

'Bride & Groom' Flask Gift Set

'Liquid Diet' Flask

'Moustache' Flask

'Happy Wife, Happy Life' Flask

'Hello, My Name Is..." Flask

'I've Got Baggage' Luggage Tag

'Schlep' Luggage Tag

'Mile High' Luggage Tag

Schtunning ;)

Until next time,

A & S

Divine on a Dime

While certainly considered a tribute to friendship, being named a bridesmaid for a close pal can be one costly honour. Bridal showers and bachelorette bashes are often accompanied by a slew of pricey purchases, such as gifts and of course, fabulous outfits. Typically, one of the most expensive pieces of the bridal party puzzle is the wedding day attire; the dress, which almost always requires new shoes, jewelry, and accessories of all kinds.

Shop Ruche offers a unique collection of vintage-inspired numbers to suit the big day and all occasions that come along with it. Best of all? They stay kind to your wallet with the majority of styles priced under $100 USD!

Viburnum Dress

Stephanotis Dress

Forsythia Dress

Bellflower Dress

Lunaria Dress

Beautifully budget-friendly.

Until next time,

A & S

Rainbow Bright

"Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue and the dreams that you dare to dream really do come true..." - Dorothy (Wizard of Oz)

Bright colours are definitely 'in' this season and they are a sure way to add some life and laughter into your wedding day decor.  Neon brights have a contagious affect in making people feel happy and the spring and summer is the best time to showcase these hues.  To take adding vibrant colours to an extreme, you could go so far to make your wedding day a rainbow themed affair.  Be it with subtle accents or bold screams of colour, we think the rainbow wedding will have everyone giddy with excitement.

Check out these 'bright' ideas:

Rainbow filling by Love and Olive Oil

Candy Coasted Rainbow cake found on Pinterest

Photo taken from Pinterest

Ombre Rainbow Totes from The Wedding Chicks

Add colour to your bouquet - photo from Style Me Pretty

Rainbow photo op - found on Pinterest

Stunning!! Photo taken from Imgfave.com

Rainbow bridal party! Found on Pinterest

At the end of every storm comes a rainbow, and maybe a little wedding inspiration too!

Until Next Time,

A & S