Two more busy days of looking at all the new bridal trends for 2012; capturing the romance and fashion to make these shoots timeless and bring our 2012 brides the latest upcoming styles and fashion trends. Watch as we are bring you more fashion, more details, more colours and more big style trends. We have so much incredible talent and polish and fashionable things to share with our brides. So they look totally elegant and beautiful on their wedding day.

Most importantly, a big thank you to all of our amazing staff!

Wedding bells will be ringing and your outfit will be swinging. Be sure to pick up your copy of our Bridal Fantasy Magazine 2012 this January.

Venues

Thanks to Mike and the wonderful team over at The Ranche Restaurant

Thanks to Fraser and his fabulous team at Hotel Arts

Photographers

Thanks to our brilliant photographers for capturing our dream

Andras Schram Photography & Chantal Milaine Photography

Our Décor Details

Thanks to our glorious Décor Details from:

Special Event Rentals & Details

The Bridal Shops & Derks

Thanks to our wonderful bridal shops and Derks for lending us some of their most popular and gorgeous dresses and tuxes.

Beautiful Bride & The Bridal Boutique

Ethos Bridal & The Lily Pad Inc.

Wedding World Bridal

Derks Formalwear and Derks Menswear

The Flowers Shops

Thanks to our brilliant flower shops for giving us their stunning creations.

Flower Fusion & Avenida Growers Direct

Make-up and Hair

Thanks to our dazzling makeup and hair artists for giving us their best work.

Accentric Salon & Spa and The Modest Kingdom

Jewellery

Courtesy of Bridal Fantasy Jewellery: shopbridalfantasy.com

Cakes

Thanks to our cake designers; we received some spectacular cakes.

Crave Cookies and Cupcakes & Panino Bakery

Models

Thanks to our wonderful models and their hard work:

Bronwyn & Brooklyn
Annika & Alexis
Brianna

So what’s the next new and upcoming culture craze and fashion trend? Well, it originates from the saying: Scherben bringen Glück, meaning “shards bring good luck.” This trend has led to the popularization and transformation of a German custom called Polterbend into elegant must have pieces that any girl can cherish and appreciate (as proven by etsy.com).

Polterbend (derived from the German verb poltern [which means to make a racket] + noun abend [evening]) is a popular German wedding custom in which on the night before the wedding the bride and groom hold an informal party and their family, friends, and guests all bring pieces made of porcelain to the brides’ house or that of her parents. The porcelain items (as well stoneware, flowerpots, or ceramic pieces) brought by the guests are then given to the engaged couple to break during the evening’s festivities, for good luck. After all the excitement of the Polterbend’s events, the couple is then responsible for cleaning up the pile of shards together, as this represents how the couple will have to work together through all the difficult conditions and situations in life…

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The jewellery that you choose to wear on your wedding day is the single element that ties your whole look together. Are you looking for something glam and vintage, or delicate and feminine? Ostentatious, or subtle?

Traditionally, bridal jewellery is characterized by white crystal or pearls in a silver or gold setting. This look is timeless and lovely, but for those brides out there who are looking for something a little more unique, there are many options out there to suit any woman’s style.

Coloured stones have been especially popular over the last couple of years. Pastel and brightly coloured stones are ideal for a summer or beach wedding, while richer, deeper colours are preferable for a fall or winter wedding.

Whichever style you choose, the key to selecting your wedding jewellery is balance. If the bodice of your gown is heavily beaded or embellished, forgo a necklace to avoid crowding your neckline. Opt instead for a fun pair of earrings, which will provide all of the sparkle that you need without cluttering your look. If your dress is simpler in style, or if the focus of the embellishment is at the waist or on the skirt, feel free to pair it with a larger necklace…

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