As we head into December (man it came fast!), we’re wrapping our heads around gift ideas to get our friends and family. In fact, I’m heading to the One Of A Kind Show this weekend to get some inspiration and maybe some gifts. If you have a bride-to-be in your life, here are some ideas for what to get them, all under $50:

Do you have a bride who will be moving soon? Get her this stylish but classic custom return address stamp. $38.24 CAD from Primele on Etsy.

What about the bride who loves to host? These adorable diamond pot holders make for a perfect gift. $26.56 CAD from ioana weber on Etsy.

If you’ve got an in on the bride’s planning and know her wedding colours, it could be a fun gift to get her nail polish in her wedding colour palette! Kisses & Bises, Frech Affair and Bachelorette Bash from Essie, $10 each.

If the bride-to-be on your list still has some planning to do, gift her a pair of tickets to one of the hottest shows this spring! $50 for two tickets to The Wedding Co. Show.

Rebecca Chan is a Toronto wedding planner and day of wedding coordinator providing sophisticated planning for the modern bride. Whether you need planning assistance or wedding day coordination, Rebecca can help you create your dream wedding day. Contact her today, she'd love to hear from you.

If you’re planning a summer or fall wedding, you might be looking for gifts to give your bridesmaids right about now. If you haven’t started thinking about gifts yet, it’s a great time to start! It’s good to consider this in advance so you aren’t scrambling to find something closer to the wedding.

If you’re thinking about jewellery (what girl doesn’t like jewellery!), find something that can be worn on the wedding day and can be worn again later. Pearl jewellery is a great choice for gifts because they are both timeless and classy! Here are a few options I’ve found.

DelezhenBrida on Etsy sells beautiful and personalized bridal and bridesmaids jewellery. This listing is for a set of freshwater coin pearls bezel set in bangles, with a matching necklace. Gorgeous right? I would love a set like this if I were a bridesmaid! Two matching sets of 3 bangles and a necklace is $350 ($175 for each gift).

Birks is a great place to look if you want to find something classy for your bridesmaids. Pearl earrings can be worn everyday or with evening wear. It looks almost like an eternity symbol from the front view, which is suiting as a wedding day gift! This stunning pair of earrings will cost you $150.

Psalms Accessories is a Toronto-based designer who brings you runway-inspired accessories. Instead of getting something safe, why not get your ladies something a bit edgier and unique that they may not normally buy for themselves? This piece called Precious is $120.

Rebecca Chan is a Toronto wedding planner and day of wedding coordinator providing sophisticated planning for the modern bride. Whether you need planning assistance or wedding day coordination, Rebecca can help you create your dream wedding day. Contact her today, she'd love to hear from you.

I’ve been helping a couple with their destination wedding plans and I’ve been thinking about what sort of gifts they could give to their bridal party. There are so many wonderful ideas out on the interwebs for planning your perfect trip, but what I find always gets swept aside are thoughtful ways to say thank you to those closest to you.

Whether you are planning a destination or a travel-themed wedding, here are some of my picks from Etsy for fun and useful gifts for your bridal party.

This Jewelry Roll Travel Organizer Clutch in Blue and Green Paisley (from Etsy seller EffieHandmade) is the perfect companion for a destination wedding. Ladies always need to bring a few pieces of jewellery along for a trip where dress up is required, so this gift is very useful.

Before you head on the bachelorette trip, give your bridesmaids this beautiful XL Travel Bag in burnt orange and slate with Navajo print (from Etsy seller TichBags). The Navajo print is very on trend and this bag has plenty of pockets to organize your things. I know that I can always use another carry-on or weekender bag! I’m sure your bridal party could too.

If you’ve already got your gifts figured out, perhaps you can delight your guests with these cute Custom Luggage Tags made with Original Maps (from Etsy seller Marmalime). Favours that are practical are always well received. I especially love the detailing of the stitch around the border!

Rebecca Chan is a Toronto wedding planner and day of wedding coordinator providing sophisticated planning for the modern bride. Whether you need planning assistance or wedding day coordination, Rebecca can help you create your dream wedding day. Contact her today, she'd love to hear from you.

Is it me or is everyone getting engaged left, right and center? With so much talk about weddings, honeymoons and everything in between, I couldn’t help but take a gander at what new goodies I could find on Etsy. I definitely found some awesome stuff. Everything is customizable, as per the usual Etsy finds, which make them even more fun. Enjoy!

A set of Mr. and Mrs. coffee or ice cream spoons. This would make such a charming gift!
From Etsy seller BeachHouseLiving.

Speaking of Mr and Mrs, these would be really cute for whimsical wedding photography.
From Etsy seller pertyfultings.

Another really cute and practical gift for the happy couple that can be customized with names and wedding colours.
From Etsy seller buttonzandbloomz.

Your guests won’t get lost with this cute and practical sign.
From Etsy seller yourethatgirldesigns.

Rebecca Chan is a Toronto wedding planner and day of wedding coordinator providing sophisticated planning for the modern bride. Whether you need planning assistance or wedding day coordination, Rebecca can help you create your dream wedding day. Contact her today, she'd love to hear from you.

If you’ve ever picked up those thick bricks of paper with endless blocks of colours on them, you probably have seen a Pantone colour guide. Designers and printers typically use them as a universal reference point, but did you know that Pantone’s selection for colour of the year also impacts other industries?

Pantone is the global colour authority and provider of professional color standards for the design industries, and every year they impact a plethora of other industries with their colour of the year.

Did you notice a lot of turquoise last year? Turquoise was everywhere from clothing, to ads, to weddings and events. It’s no surprise that last year’s pantone colour was turquoise.

This year’s Pantone colour is Honeysuckle – a fun, uplifting and energizing colour that is sure to make its mark in the wedding world. It is both flirtatious and powerful, with its red-hued roots and hints of coral. I can already see it making an impact in retail, as soft floral patterns are taking over mannequins across window displays in the mall. Unbeknownst to the specially selected colour at the time, I picked up an all-natural lipstick from Korres in a similar shade (vibrant rose) at Sephora over the holidays, and I love it!

Here are some of my etsy finds to incorporate this beautiful colour into your next wedding or event.

Bring a pop of colour into your invitations and printed material, from citlali

Fun tissue paper poms for decor, from prosttothehost.

Bring your rings in style with this beautiful blooming ring pillow, from woomi

Accessorize your hair with these flirty pins, from KimArt.

Rebecca Chan is a Toronto wedding planner and day of wedding coordinator providing sophisticated planning for the modern bride. Whether you need planning assistance or wedding day coordination, Rebecca can help you create your dream wedding day. Contact her today, she'd love to hear from you.