What a great January to start off the 2011 year. After all the long hours that all the Bridal Fantasy staff and amazing Bridal Fantasy Edmonton Exhibitors put in for the show, the pay off was literally RECORD BREAKING!

With the highest attendance number ever, the most exhibitors ever, and the best fashion show we’ve had yet . . . Bridal Fantasy Edmonton 2011 blew away everyone’s expectations.

Each year, the bar continues to be raised for this amazing event and we couldn’t be anymore happier with how successful Bridal Fantasy has gone this year! And after seeing and hearing Gail Vaz-Oxlade live on our fashion show stage, we must say that she was truly a sensation and a genuinely beautiful person inside and out. Gail was just amazing with all her fans at the show and there was actually a non-stop line up for her book signing.

Be sure to check out BridalFantasy.com to see if you are one of our lucky prize winners and also to Enter to Win our Bridal Fantasy Sweepstakes honeymoon trip to Paris, which will be drawn on Valentines Day 2011!

Ooh la la! Bridal Fantasy recently came across Green Wedding Shoes’ tutorial on DIY Favor Bags filled with macarons! Mmmm . . . macarons, such delectable little things . . . simply mouth-watering just thinking about them.

With color-coordinated labels already made to download, you’ll only need a few more things for this delightful DIY project:
- Color printer
- Glassine favor bags (found here)
- Ruler
- X-acto knife
- Double sided tape
- And of course . . . MACARONS!

Luckily for us Edmontonians, The Duchess Bakery is open every Tuesday to Sunday with a variety of macaron flavors to choose from! These DIY Favor Bags would be great for a wedding or bridal party favor. So say Merci by sharing these little French treats with your family and friends.

Here are the instructions from Green Wedding Shoes’ Blog:
1. Download (visit Green Wedding Shoes to download) the label graphic. Follow the directions in the PDF for printer settings, label folding tips, and cutting advice.
2. Add a finishing touch to the bags and scallop the top with a pair of pinking shears or a rotary cutter.
3. Add macarons and fold down bag opening.
4. Affix the color-coordinated label using double-sided tape.
5. To maintain freshness and avoid food stains on the bag, line it with parchment paper.
6. Voilà! You’re ready to treat your guests to a little taste of Paris.