Well ladies, the fall season is fast approaching and with it, the fall bridal shows. Be sure to check out The Bridal Conference: Diamonds & Divas happening September 21, 2008 in the newest hall of Northlands, Edmonton. This is the fourth year of the intimate and interactive bridal show, and it’s going to be fabulous!

There is the Boutique Bridal Gown Sale where you can find your perfect dress for an amazing price. Preceding the fashion show is a Video Wedding Planning Session, where experts educate brides-to-be on different aspects of planning their wedding like gowns, tuxes, cakes, photography, flowers and more! From there, ladies and their guests will be amazed at the fabulous bridal fashion show, with style numbers for the gowns to make finding the one you love easier.

Some lucky brides and their guests will be pampered with VIP Diva Seating, set in the diamond-shaped stage, with gifts bags filled with goodies from some of the great exhibitors at the show. Listen to 91.7 The Bounce to win your way to Diva Seating! There’s also a Diva Diner, a fabulous bistro where tired brides can sit and have a bite before exploring the rest of the show.

This year, Bridal Conference has two grand prizes: a 7-day trip to Orlando, Florida and a $1000 wedding gown and $750 tuxedo. On top of the two great grand prizes, there are also over 60 other prizes to won from each of the exhibitors at the show.

Ladies wanting to attend this show can purchase tickets online at www.bridalconference.ca. Tickets are $15 (including GST) per person, and each bride gets a wedding planner valued at $14.95 with her ticket. There are also 100 $50 gift cards from Uniglobe Geo Travel (www.romantictravel.ca) that will go out to the brides who order online (one card per order only). There is a limited supply of these, so you need to order quickly!

This is the one fall bridal show you can’t afford to miss. See you at the show!

Choosing your wedding colours can seem overwhelming but it’s easier than you think. Keep some simple factors in mind and it will be a breeze. Site, season and style are the major players. Lime green doesn’t really work with maroon and use what’s around you for inspiration.

So many factors to consider but making the right choice is vital to the mood of your party, your photos and defines the two of you as a couple. Daring Red, Conservative Black, Retro Silver or Earthy Green. Make sure to choose the colours that best defines you and your partner.

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Okay, so you want to keep your wedding enviro-friendly but you don’t want to sacrifice anything from your special day. Check out some of the great tips for keeping your wedding green without losing any of the exceptional qualities you want for your wedding day.

One of the biggest ways you can keep your wedding day on the green side is to consider travel in all aspects of your planning. Try choosing a bridal shop close to home or public transit, as you will probably have multiple visits for fittings. Choose vendors and services that are close to home and/or your chosen locations. If possible, have the ceremony and the reception in the same place to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This type of planning also makes it convenient for multiple trips during the planning phases and makes logistics on the day of the event much simpler.

When it comes to your favours the possibilities are endless. Try organic treats like chocolate or coffee, and forgo the extensive packaging which usually ends up in the garbage. Make your own jam (or buy some from local vendors) or provide a seedling for your guests to plant. Keep them simple.

Venues – so many choices! Does the venue offer non-disposable cutlery and linens? Will they be able to handle an organic menu? Can you serve local wine and beer? Try using items your family and friends have had at their weddings. Things like multiple tea light holders are simple, cute and don’t need to be matchy, lending an eclectic air to your reception décor. Use candles that are made from a natural source like beeswax. If you are using name-tags at your tables, use recycled paper and find a way to re-use them. Your guests can write you a note on the back of their name card, and then place it in a photo album or scrapbook after the wedding.

Taking small steps like these can keep your wedding green and save you money! It’s a fun way to put your beliefs into action.

With so many bridal shops out there, it’s difficult to know where to start. Shopping for your wedding gown does not have to be strenuous! You just need to determine what is important to you – whether is be cost, selection or exclusivity. Most bridal shops specialize in different areas, so depending on what dress you have in mind and your body type you can being your search in a custom design shop, a bridal boutique or a consignment shop. We’ve compiled a list of the top styles in bridal gowns. This should give you a great starting point.

Everyone wants to reduce their ecological footprint on the earth. With global warming and pollution becoming more apparent everyday, there are some simple ways you can do your part with your wedding.

When choosing your invitations, use a paper that has a high recycled content or is made from an alternative source. Try combining as much of the information as possible onto one card versus printing several different cards for each invitation.

Electronic invites are becoming incresingly popular. For the eco-conscious bride, this helps save on paper and the environment. For the modern brides, this is a great way to invite your friends and family to your special day in a trendy and chic way. E-vites can also save you a lot on postage depending on the avenue you choose. They can be DVD invites you send out - including a slideshow of your favourite pics of the two of you, a brief re-enactment of how you met - your options are unlimited. Another e-vite idea is to send out an email version of your invitations, which can include a picture of the happy couple and all the information your guests will need.

Have your wedding guests email their responses to you. You can set up a special email address like janeandjohnswedding@hotmail.com for all your wedding needs and once your special day is over, you can close the account so no more worries about spam! Or you can set up a save-the-date website foryour guests to visit. They can post their replies, little notes and see the progress on your planning. They can alose leave a cute little note for you.

Use internet marketing tools like Facebook or MySpace to create events for the parties that surround the wedding like the bachelorette party or the rehearsal dinner. This gives everyone all the information in a paper-free way! You can also send out emails/e-vites to guests to keep them updated on all the latest happenings in your wedding.