In my four years of graphic design study, there was this huge emphasis on presentation. For every project we handed in (rough work and final product) we had to mount them professionally on black illustration board. Each mounted project had to be mounted exactly in the center of the board, with a label on the […]
Your seating chart is done, honeymoon is booked and you’re ready to say, “I do!” All that is left is to walk down the aisle, right? The month before your wedding is actually a crucial time to get all the final details together that will ultimately determine the success of your wedding day execution. Here […]
Most of us have heard of conflict-free diamonds, made popular by the movie Blood Diamond, and increasingly couples are asking about the origins of their diamonds. Big chain stores offer conflict-free diamonds at a premium, if at all, leaving customers with little option for an ethically sound purchase without breaking the bank. Recently, I stumbled […]
Today I took a client to visit a few venues in search for the perfect place for their wedding reception. One of the venues we visited was the historic Eglinton Grand at Avenue and Eglinton. It was stunning! It is a beautiful converted movie theatre with art deco roots, with a classier feel than a […]
I’ve been on the hunt for venues for a client, and I’ve compiled some thoughts on venues to help you on your search too. Keep in mind this is a general guide, and there will be venues that don’t fall cleanly in one category. Whatever venue you end up choosing, make sure to do your […]
If you have been following any news channel you will know that the royal wedding of Prince William and Miss Catherine Middleton will be taking place this month on April 29th. It’s going to be one of the grandest weddings around, no doubt! No wedding nowadays is complete—especially this one—without a grand website also. Take […]
Did you know there is a difference between event designers and event planners? Planning and designing are very different services. Planning focuses on the operations side of things while design is all about decor, spatial elements and visuals. Sometimes I’ll come across couples who want me to do everything – “Can you help me coordinate […]
With the rise of social media, youtube celebrities and the need to top the last guy, proposals have gotten more and more extravagant. Here are some good ones that are both inspirational and crazy (crazy to see how far a guy will go!) Enjoy! Before we even talk about engagements.. prom date ‘askings’ are getting […]
Courtesy of Matt Vuong Photography I’ve been MIA lately because it is about a week and change until Teens Conference with AFC. It’s a fairly complex annual student conference that I coordinate with a ton of volunteers involved and a packed program. Here were some things that have helped me a lot in planning this […]
