DIY ~ Creative Thank You Signs!

A favorite DIY idea is creating a fun thank you sign to hold up during your wedding photos! What a great way to personalize and create a fun thank you card for your guests! So many great ideas come to mind so today we’ve highlighted just a few! And you don’t necessarily have to be all that crafty to make one! It can be as simple as a white sign with black lettering. Or if you’re really feeling up to the challenge, stencil and cut the letters out of card stock, string together and voila! A DIY thank you sign! Not only is it clever and creative, but it’s sweet for your guests to have another token reminding them of your fabulous wedding day! This is also a fun and creative way to show off your personalities! Cut out larger letters and get the entire bridal party in on the fun! Chalkboard signs can be incredibly cute too! Especially if you’re already featuring other DIY chalkboard ideas as part of your wedding ceremony and reception. And don’t forget about customizing burlap! So many fantastic ways to use burlap in your wedding décor! Now you have the perfect backdrop for a thank you sign. If your wedding invitations feature a fun and artsy font, enlarge the font, cut it out and now your sign can match your wedding invitations! Perfect if you featured fun western themed fonts on your invitations. And here is one last idea you can create well in advance. Simple iron-ons are a great way to create a fun and memorable thank you sign! Iron onto two matching shirts and use as part of your engagement shoot. The couple below came up with a really cute way to display their thank you message! Love this idea!!

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2012 Wedding Trends!

Some people think couples have to pick one or two of their favourite colours and base their entire wedding palette off of that. But a new and fun trend is emerging that’s incorporating every colour from the rainbow! From the bridesmaid gowns to the favours and flowers, couples are opting to go against the norm and have fun with their wedding colours! And how better to achieve such a bold look, well in the details of course! Mix and match colours in your table linens to start! Pick a few bright and bold colours and accent with complimentary colours! Have fun with the bridesmaid gowns and feature each girl in their own colour hue. Match their groomsmen partner too! The groomsman ties can feature the same colour as the bridesmaid they are paired with. And for an extra fun touch, opt for fun coloured socks! What a great photo op that will make! Let the rainbow inspire your choices! It’s fun, flirty, and fantastic for a spring or summer wedding.  And its easy to pull off in your wedding invitations too! Feature all the colours in a stylish design and will leave your guests looking forward to your big day. And don’t forget about the candy buffet! The perfect opportunity to feature all the colours of the rainbow! Your white wedding dress will really stand out against all of the bright colors you choose.

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Shoesday!

Check out the fab shoes Julie chose for her wedding day! Love this shot captured by Tinholt Photography!

Madeline’s Giveaway Week #6 ~ Georgia Spyra, The Makeup Expert!


Madeline’s Weddings has another fantastic Giveaway this week!
One lucky bride or groom has the chance to win an amazing prize every week for their upcoming wedding!

Each week, we’ll be giving away a product or service from fabulous local vendors! This weeks giveaway is an in home trial bridal makeup, a mascara and a cheek and lip tint ($165+value) from Georgia Spyra, The Makeup Expert!

photos courtesy of Adrian Febig

How To Enter
Leave a comment on the Georgia Spyra blog and then leave a comment right here on the MWs blog letting us know you’ve done so! Doing so will give you 1 entry for this week’s Giveaway!

You must leave the comment on the MWs blog to receive the entry.

What 10 more entries? See below!
- Register for our Member’s Area!
- Follow us on Twitter!

- Leave another comment on our blog indicating you have done the above!

(Registering for our Member’s Area provides us with an email address so we can contact the winner)

Have your family and friends do the same! Make sure they leave the bride’s name in the comment area on the MWs blog!

We’re so excited to be working with these amazing vendors and to be bringing happy couples these AMAZING prizes for their weddings!
Stay connected to everything Madeline’s Weddings to enter these weekly giveaways!

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Georgia Spyra

 Georgia Spyra
The Makeup Expert

phone: 204 963 7092

Georgia Spyra is a Master Makeup Artist with 17 years of experience. She is one of Canada’s top 5 bridal makeup artists…. Be elegant, timeless, sophisticated, head turning, radiant & unforgettable in a signature bridal look from Georgia Spyra, “the makeup expert”.   
With her professional techniques and meticulous detailing, you will look flawless, and your makeup will stay put and fresh looking. You can enjoy your wedding and not have to think twice about your makeup!

Georgia Spyra is also one of Canada’s top 20 Fashion Makeup Artists and has been teaching the art of makeup for the last fourteen years.  Some of her credits include:
Featured as a beauty expert in Elle Canada Magazine
Makeup & Hair for the covers for Prelude, Salon, Active Woman & ExceptioNail Magazines
Contributing beauty writer for BMagazine
Monthly column for Bride.ca, “Get Gorgeous with Georgia”
Makeover artist for the Life Network
Makeup artist for Montreal and Toronto Fashion Week
Platform artist for Maybelline at Toronto’s “Luminato” event with singer Eva Avila
Featured speaker and demonstrator for the Canadian Makeup Show  
Educator & Demonstrator for Kryolan Cosmetics at Industry Cosmetics, Toronto
T.V. credits include Relic Hunter, CBC News, Midday Report
Co founder, School Director and Fashion Department Head of Wink Makeup Academy

Other services include:
Airbrushing, seasonal updates, personal and group lessons, brow grooming for men and women, and men’s makeup and grooming.  Also available,  Special Effects & Character Makeup for Halloween or theme parties.

Fabulous Florals!

If you’re looking for a cheerful wedding flower that can compliment any décor and colour, take a look at lovely white daisies. Whether you’re looking for a traditional feel or a modern feel, white daisies are a perfect choice for any bride. Simple and clean, these delicate flowers can certainly brighten up any wedding colour. You can use them for an elegant wedding celebration or a more casual one. White daisies are an excellent choice for brides who wish to achieve a vintage feel to their special day. Adorable bouquets filled with white daisies are a classic choice for this theme. Even your bridesmaids and flower girls will love a bouquet of fresh white daisies to carry. Opt for larger blooms and mix with lengthy grass stems to achieve a modern feel. White daisies can look stunning when paired with aqua, teal or plum bridesmaid gowns. Add them to your reception centerpieces as well. Tall glass vases filled with white daisies are the perfect compliment to black or red themed weddings. They’re even the flower of choice for casual summer weddings. Look for vintage glass jars or mason jars, fill with a few of these fun flowers and line them right down the middle of long reception tables. A cozy yet stylish centerpiece display! Another great design would be to featuring tight pomander flower balls filled with smaller white daisies. A gorgeous addition to any outdoor ceremony aisle. Line the way with these fabulous flowers then move them to your reception hall for an added touch of fresh flowers!

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Signature Drink ~ True Love!

Here’s a fun purple infused signature drink!

Signature Drink ~ True Love!

Ingredients:

1.5 ounces Harmonie
.75 ounces Gin
.5 ounces Simple Syrup
.5 ounces fresh squeezed lemon

Directions:

Shake all ingredients vigorously (at least 18 to 20 shakes) and pour into champagne flute or rocks glass, top with champagne and orchid flower garnish.

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