Before tying the knot at an intimate Fairytale wedding in Santa Barbara, Mike Comrie and Hilary Duff signed a prenuptial agreement.
Though they don’t sound very romantic, prenups are actually an extremely smart way to organize finances, property ownership, debt resolution and asset division, etc., should something happen to end a marriage. What does this mean? That couples know where they stand financially at the beginning of their life together. Basically, if Hilary and Mike split up, they already have agreements in place to protect their respective interests, and facilitate easy, quick, and relatively painless division of wealth.
Rather than fighting over financial details during divorce, at which time things can get out of hand and ugly, couples can refer to their prenups to ensure they are each getting what was agreed.
Also called an antenuptial agreement, a prenup is a written contract signed by both parties before marriage. It is a legal agreement that has existed for hundreds of years, dating back to European royal marriages.
In addition to Mike “The Brick” Comrie’s family net worth of $500 million, singer/actress/owner of her signature fragrance line, Hilary Duff also has a net worth of $25 million to safeguard. According to Gail Vaz-Oxlade, host of Slice’s “Til Debt Do Us Part,” “Money is the number one cause of failed relationships.”
A prenup was a sound and mature decision made by both Mike & Hilary.
At our recent photo shoot for Bridal Fantasy Magazine 2011, we were more than honoured to feature jewelry designs by San Francisco based designer Aine Carlisle. The pieces were designed exclusively for this photo shoot. With oversized stones and pendants, these necklaces and earrings would undoubtedly make a statement! Images courtesy of Curtis Comeau and Grant Olson.
Hollywood glamour. Bold colours. Unique sets. The day has been such a success. Our models have been chanelling the likes of Audrey Hepburn and Jackie O, and rocking custom statement jewelry with plenty of panache.
Here are more on the scene shots of our girls showing off next year’s trends in wedding gowns and bridesmaid dresses from designers including Maggie Sottero, Martina Liana, ADK, and Alfred Angelo to name a few. Plus, the one of a kind gowns from Rooy Couture were an absolute joy to accessorize and shoot.
Can’t forget to mention the great work by Nicholas and Julia on hair and makeup! And props to Sarah for all the behind the scenes footage.
We recently came across photos of some amazing cakes and we followed the icing trail back to Artista Cakes’ Fan Page!
Not only did their cakes look scrumptiously delectable, the themes and designs of some of the cakes and cupcakes were so imaginative and beautiful that it’s almost a shame to ever have to cut any of their cakes! From Alice in Wonderland, Dr. Seuss, a large iPhone, Thomas the Train, unique patterns, to intricate floral designs, Artista Cakes can create a cake for any occasion.
The Bridal Conference: Fall’s Boutique Bridal Show, is an intimate and interactive way to educate today’s engaged couples on planning their wedding and their futures. It’s only weeks away.
On September 19, 2010, at the Edmonton Expo Centre, engaged couples, their friends, and their families will be treated to two professionally choreographed fashion shows featuring the latest in bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, formalwear, and more. They’ll also be introduced to a variety of wedding resources and have the opportunity to browse hundreds of beautiful gowns in our vendors selling booths. And that’s just the beginning. With thousands of dollars in prizes and gifts, including a Volvo XC60 (from Volvo of Edmonton) and a trip to Paris (courtesy of Uniglobe Geo Travel and Air Canada Vacations), this is autumn’s premiere bridal event!
Bridal Conference: Fall’s Boutique Bridal Show, will equip engaged couples to make the best choices in terms of their preferred decor, flowers, photography, travel and more.
Brides - Don’t forget to pick up a free Wedding Planner and Survival Guide at the door (a $14.95 value).
Meet with todays most knowledgeable, up-to-date and unique wedding experts.
The votes are in for SEE Magazine’s 15th Annual Best of Edmonton reader poll! Drum roll please . . . Derks Formals has been voted the #1 Formal shop in Edmonton!
Locally owned, operated, and serving Canadians since 1939, Derks pays the highest attention to detail and quality. Their professionally trained, eager, knowledgeable, and friendly fashion consultants are always ready to assist you.
With try-on service and on-site tailoring available at each store location, Derks has suits, tuxedos, and Western Canada’s largest accessory collection.
Derks would like to thank Edmontonians for recognizing Derks as one of Edmonton’s Best.
Now in its 4th year of publication, RainbowWeddingNetwork Magazine is a informative resource for LGBT couples looking for more information on ceremony trends, government legislation, as well as honeymoon & travel ideas, family planning resources, and more.
With Proposition 8 being overturned recently (AKA the California Marriage Protection Act, which denied recognition of same sex marriages), RainbowWeddingNetwork has cause to celebrate. Plus, they have just released their first nationally distributed 2010 Gay & Lesbian Wedding Planning Resource Guide.
In addition to print, Rainbow’s online community gives members the ability to post photos, register for gifts, and create a couples web page.
While RainbowWeddingNetwork Magazine is available to Canadian couples, and touches on basic legislative highlights, those looking for specific Canadian information may find what they need by contacting their local Pride resource centre.
Show your support for the LGBT community and let the brave couples and individuals who are leading the battle against Proposition 8 by signing the Rainbow Wedding Network’s digital thank you card. As they’ve stressed: “This court case is so incredibly important because of the impact it could ultimately have for the rights of LGBT citizens as well as our allies, all across the nation.”
Vancouver based jewellery design company Lemon Park takes a bold, modern and adventurous approach to their jewellery designs. Using beads and semi-precious stones that have been personally sourced and selected by the Lemon Park team, those who wear their jewellery can feel confident that they are wearing unique, hand-made pieces.
After years of working in places like Antarctica, Europe and Northern Canada, creator and designer Tania Gleave designed her first ‘Rocks’ necklace with stones that she had acquired during her travels. The story behind each necklace and its pieces is what makes Lemon Park’s jewellery so unique. Tania describes each of the pieces as items that speak of her “adventures working and traveling, collecting, trading and bartering in countries on every continent. The necklaces remind [her of the] stories and different people [she has] met along the way like three-dimensional journals.” With a BA in Asian Studies and Japanese, and a diploma in Textile Art and Design, all Tania needed was someone to help to kick start the business side of Lemon Park Design. This was an ideal situation as her sister Penny Gleave was looking for a change of career at that time and was searching for one that would satisfy her interest in business, fashion and design. Together, Tania and Penny Gleave created Lemon Park Design in the fall of 2006.
With the strong integrity of the materials used and the uniqueness of each of their handmade pieces, the success of Lemon Park has sky rocketed. Each of the elegant statement pieces are truly so versatile that they would be appropriate for almost any occasion, from a black tie party to even a simple dinner with friends. Both Tania and Penny agree that they “wear them everywhere.”
Brides are also popular clientele of Lemon Park jewellery as they often purchase necklaces for their wedding day along with earrings for their bridesmaids.
With the growing trend of destination weddings, couples are constantly trying to find the next new and exciting location to have their dream wedding.
One hot location to consider is the French Polynesian Islands. This paradise is an archipelago with more than a hundred different islands that you can have your once in a lifetime wedding on.
With a staggering 118 islands to choose from, you will surely find an island that will have everything you’ve ever dreamed of for your wedding . . . and perhaps even more! Famous for their Tahitian islands, with its “lush world consisting of dazzling waterfalls, soaring mountains, amazing plateaus, and pools,” Tahiti provides a perfect setting for weddings and honeymoons.
Another exotic favorite of the French Polynesian Islands is Bora Bora, which is “bestowed with towering volcanic peaks, lush green vegetation, and beautiful lagoons filled with rare as well as colorful fish and corals.” For a more traditional Polynesian wedding ceremony, visit the island of Moorea. Moorea is the home of the famous Tiki Village Cultural centre, and is the spot to perform traditional Polynesian royal weddings.
While you can leave your cares behind when you get to the islands, there are a number of necessary pieces of information and legal items to arrange before you leave. Like any destination wedding location, the French Polynesian Islands have specific document and legal requirements you need to be aware of. Check this website listing the conditions and requested documents to have before you start planning your dream wedding:http://www.houseoftravel.co.nz/travel-tools/weddings/tahiti/legal-requirements.htm.
All in all, the little bit of paper work necessary for your dream French Polynesian wedding is definitely worth it. The lush forests, waterfalls, white sand beaches, and extraordinarily clear waters are a must-see for anyone, and sure to be an unforgettable romantic experience for any couple.
Just looking at photos of the French Polynesian Islands brings on a desire to Google “Tahiti seat sales.” This sunny, blue paradise is perfect for any occasion whether it is a wedding, honeymoon…or simply a vacation.
Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! This is going to be one of the most exhilarating times in your life, so why not add to the excitement and enter our Bridal Fantasy Sweepstakes? Enter for your chance to win some awesome prizes, like a trip to Paris!
Paris - the city of Romance and Love . . . can you think of a better place for a romantic getaway for you and the love of your life? Uniglobe Geo Travel and Air Canada Vacations have partnered with Bridal Fantasy to bring you this opportunity to win a fabulously romantic trip to Paris. A sweet little boutique hotel, champagne and roses . . . let the love story begin!
Simply go to http://www.bridalfantasy.com/wedding-contest/ to fill out the online form and upload a picture of you and your fiancé . . . and voila! You will be entered to win some pretty fabulous prizes from our great sponsors. As well, you will get to tell the world how you got engaged, so let’s make your love story a memory that will last a lifetime!
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