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Thursday, May 22, 2014

Bridal Shoes

Badgley Mischka - Pettal Mint Satin (Order HERE)

Vince Camuto - Hilinda ( Available at ZOE'S Boutique in Regina!)

Michael Kors - Ciceley ( Available at ZOE'S Boutique in Regina!)

Bourne - Kathryn Ivory (Order HERE)

David Tutera - Winter White (Order HERE )

Something Blue/Betsey Johnson - Wish Champagne (Order HERE )

Something Blue/Betsey Johnson - Bloom Blue Satin (Order HERE)

Badgley Mischka - Pettal Red Satin (Order HERE)

Badgley Mischka - Ciri Ivory Silk (Order HERE)

Manolo Blahnik - Swan Pump (Order HERE)

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Michael & Kathryn wed during an intimate ceremony on the lawn of Willow on Wascana, followed by a reception on the restaurants deck. For an added personal touch, they had a close friend officiate the wedding. Here is their day in photos...

Kathryn's Dress - Mikaella Bridal style # 1751 - From NWL

Mike & groomsmen's looks by Ted Baker

Photographer http://www.jesslaineelise.com out of Saskatoon

Flowers - Gales on 13th

Decor - made by Kathryn & Michael's sister

Stationery - Michelle B from Articulate ink

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Cocktails & Dresses

The perfect dresses for your summer soirees, paired with yummy DIY cocktails. All you need for those warm weather gatherings. Summer can't come soon enough for us at NWL...

Frank Lyman style 41392 (also comes in navy & cobalt)

Mango Peach Sangria

(recipe found here )

Ingredients :

1/4 cup mint leaves

1 cup Grand Marnier

2 peaches - cut into wedges

1 bottle Viognier

1/3 cup water

1 mango chopped

1/3 cup sugar

Cook sugar & water in saucepan until dissolved; transfer to pitcher and cool in refrigerator. Stir in all ingredients and serve over ice.

JS Collection style 864445

Blackberry Mojito

(recipe found here )

Ingredients:

12 blackberries

12 mint leaves

4 teaspoons sugar

1 tablespoon each - of lime and lemon juices

1/2 cup seltzer water

1/4 cup of vodka OR rum

Muddle blackberries, mint leaves, sugar, lemon juice and lime juice in glass. Add seltzer, vodka, and ice.

JS Collection style 864345

Pineapple Coconut Champagne

(recipe found here )

Ingredients:

Champagne or Prosecco

pineapple juice

coconut juice/water

shredded coconut

Rim champagne flutes with simple syrup and dip in shredded coconut; let dry. Fill glasses with 1 1/2 ounces of each juice and top with prosecco or champagne. Serve immediately.

JS Collection style 862975 - pink metallic bandage dress

Raspberry Peach Prosecco Punch

(recipe found here )

Ingredients:

12 ounces frozen raspberries

2 cups peach nectar chilled

1 bottle Prosecco

In a pitcher add frozen raspberries and top with peach nectar. Fill with Prosecco, add ice and serve cold.

Pure Magnolia - polka dot dress; organza and taffeta strapless

Cherry Beer Margaritas

(recipe found here )

Ingredients

1 can frozen limeade concentrate

12 ounces - cherry flavoured soda (ie. 7-UP Cherry)

1 Corona Beer

12 ounces of silver tequila

Rim glasses with salt. Mix all ingredients in a pitcher, stir and serve over ice; garnish with lime wedges and cherries.

Thursday, May 1, 2014

Blush Beauty Bar - Wedding Makeup

Two of our favourites for bridal makeup is the boudoir & natural eye

collections by Too Faced Cosmetics. Bridal Beauty Tip: Natural Eyes won

the Brides Magazine beauty award for best palette for the Big Day! Look

naturally gorgeous with nine neutral shades or combine them with any of

the soft and sexy shades in Boudoir Eyes to create your own customized

look for the big day, the bedroom and beyond!

Makeup from Too Faced and The In Love Collection from Lollia.

(Classic petals...delicate infusions of Apple Blossom kissed sweetly by

Jasmine, floating upon the breath of truest Living Rose.)

Choosing a new fragrance to wear for the first time on your wedding day is

an important detail not to overlook. Wear your wedding day fragrance

throughout the honeymoon, anniversaries or special date nights. This makes

the fragrance special and ties it to memories. We love the fragrance

collections from Lollia, beautiful florals in the prettiest bottles you

have ever seen! Another great scent for the great day is Mermaid by

Mermaid Perfume. An all natural fragrance of orange blossom flowers and

coconuts. Also available in a sulfate free shampoo & conditioner to infuse

your locks.

A great way to prep your skin for the big day is drinking Miyu Beauty Tea

which hydrates your skin from the inside out:

A light and fruity blend of green rooibos, goji berries, rose petals and

snow pear essence – an irresistible way to hydrate parched complexions.

For optimal results, pair with hydrate mi beauty essence.

You’ll love it if:

you do not drink enough water, consume too many caffeinated beverages,

travel frequently, live in dry climates or just naturally have parched

skin.

What it does:

Green rooibos contains nine types of flavonoids to ward off

age-accelerating free radicals and essential electrolytes to help hydrate

from within. Goji berries deliver a healthy dose of Vitamin C, necessary

for collagen production.

Blotting Papers are a must have for your clutch. These will be great to

use throughout the day to help with any access oil and keep you looking

matte in your photos.

Here are some of the beautiful brides we have had the pleasure of working with.

To arrange a consultation for your wedding or other event, contact Blush Beauty Bar at 2230 14th Ave | Regina SK | 306.205.3628. For a list of their services, click Here

Thursday, April 10, 2014

Styling Your Wedding Party

A trend that many brides are thinking of adapting, is styling their wedding party in different dresses. This can mean contrasting fabrics, colours or even styles - all of which create depth and individuality. Choosing mismatched dresses allows you to cater to each girls silhouette, style and even budget. There are just a few things to keep in mind when doing so:

1. Choose a colour palette for your wedding. Pick colours that compliment eachother, and ones that you can incorporate throughout your big day - flowers, shoes, accessories, groomsmen attire etc...

2. Decide on either short or long lengths. Having at least the same length in your mismatched dresses will still create a nice balance and look best in photos.

3. Once you start to find dresses you like, create a mood board. Cut out photos and place them together to see how you like the look of them as a group. Try on samples and ask to see fabric swatches.

If this is something you are interested in for your nuptials, we'd be more than happy to help. With an ample collection of dresses, the team at NWL is knowledgeable in each brands colour, fabric and style choices, making the process easy. See some inspirational photos below, as well as some of our most popular bridesmaid gowns in store.