Month: April 2015

The Cheltenham Badlands – A Stunning Engagement Session – Nancy & Kyle

Some love stories are the things that dreams are made of. Nancy and Kyle are hands down one of those incredible stories and compares to even the best of romantic movies. This story couldn’t be any more perfectly Canadian. Hockey player boy meets gorgeous and successful girl, they fall in love and marry in the most beautiful area of Ontario. It is my absolute pleasure to share this incredible story…and Nancy’s beautiful smile which continues to fill my heart with warmth.

Part One: The Cheltenham Badlands – A Stunning Engagement Session – Nancy & Kyle

From my dear friend  Eva Derrick – Eva Derrick Photography

“from opposite sides of north america, the met and fell in love in hamilton, and their love (and work) has taken them all over.  half of the year they reside in arizona, usa, so i wanted tried to find the best place i could think of in ontario to bring them back.  we went to the badlands for the soft red rock and rolling hills; while taking advantage of the beautiful scenery that surrounds the town of cheltenham.  nancy and kyle are extreme romantics and love to keep their lives very private; but she has allowed me to share some of the photographs from our session together, enjoy”.

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Online Dress Shopping…Too Good To Be True?

Lately my social media feeds have been full of horror stories of brides purchasing their wedding dresses from obscure and shady online sites claiming to provide designer gowns at one fourth the price…why the heck would anyone fall for this nonsense? Please don’t misunderstand me, there are plenty of legitimate and totally reliable online resources for formal wear and many of my couples have taken the online route especially when purchasing for the bridal party. Believe me I completely understand how difficult it is to get a group of gal pals together for a glass of wine and dinner let alone for an afternoon deciding on a dress. Reputable online shops = fabulous!

So I obviously am not talking about dresses for you maids from Davids Bridal, Dessy, J Crew or BHLDN…I am talking about those websites that are titled “Cheap, Discounted or Factory Direct”. If you are only paying $30.00 shipping for a gown claiming to be 85% off please do not be surprised when you open the box and see a dress that could be sold as a Halloween costume at your local big box store.

My fabulous Sister in Law, Darlene Naszados, professional seamstress extraordinaire, has countless years of experience with bridal and formal wear and has seen her fair share of online ordering nightmares. She has the following advice for you and yours…

“When it comes to garments, particularly bridal and formal, you get what you pay for. It may appear to be less expensive to “order online” but in actuality it is not. As a Seamstress & professional Dressmaker I have seen first hand the true cost of ordering on line. Nothing can compare to the quality, feel and fit of a well made garment only available at a well established salons. The customer service at a Bridal or formal boutique is crucial to ensuring the perfect choice and fit. I have helped many clients by restructuring, repairing and reinforcing garments purchased online, leaving the total cost of the gown or outfit almost double the price. You only get what you pay for!”

Food for thought.

Chat soon! Kelly xo

 

Dress nightmare collage