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11 May

CHOICES FOR THE “SOMETHING BLUE” WEDDING TRADITION

“Something old-something new-something borrowed-something blue and a silver sixpence in her shoe”. The old rhyme that was supposed to bring the bride luck on her wedding day. Today’s brides aren’t so superstitious, but it is still fun to incorporate these items in different ways. This post will explore the “something blue” tradition. Traditionally, most brides […]

Posted on May 11, 2017November 16, 2020 by Janice Murray 1 Comment

27 Apr

Brides, Flowers, Invitations, Theme Wedding, Wedding Trends, What's New?

BRING ON THE GLITZ!-HAVE A METALLIC WEDDING THEME

Sparkle, Shimmer and Glitter! Want to wow your guests? Glam is not just crystals, mirrors & rhinestones anymore. Incorporate one of the hottest wedding themes-METALLICS- in all aspects of your wedding and have an event to remember. We have researched and found places for you to get shiny accents into your wedding, whether it be […]

Posted on April 27, 2017November 10, 2020 by Janice Murray Leave a comment

04 Apr

#vendorspotlight

Artisans Spotlight: Suzy Uyechi, Custom Bridal Bouquets

This week, we have another Artisan to share with you, Suzy Uyechi, who has been creating handmade bridal bouquets and bridal accessories for the last number of years. She uses a variety of silk materials in her creations, crafted using millinery techniques from olden times. Very unique! What is your business name? My business name […]

Posted on April 4, 2017April 5, 2017 by Lindsay Recknell Leave a comment

24 Mar

Wedding Planner's tips on Dazzling Details

All the signs were there…

As wedding trends evolve, I’ve noticed a particular movement towards bringing signage into wedding ceremonies and receptions for many purposes including giving directions, giving guests a message or even just a “Thanks for being here” gesture. The wedding sign ranges from “shabby chic” to marquee style elegance and depending on your wedding theme, one of these […]

Posted on March 24, 2017November 15, 2020 by Chelsea Roy

21 Mar

#vendorspotlight

Artisans Spotlight: My Hummingbird Dreams, Custom Bridal Bouquets

I was fortunate to meet a passionate, genuine and truly creative woman this week – Jenny Miller, the owner and designer of My Hummingbird Dreams. Jenny creates unique, one-of-a-kind and customizable bridal bouquets and whoa…are they gorgeous!! Below, she tells us more about her creative process, the kinds of materials she’s lucky enough to use and […]

Posted on March 21, 2017March 17, 2017 by Lindsay Recknell Leave a comment

07 Mar

Wedding Planner's tips on Dazzling Details

Table Décor Galore!

When it comes to decorations for a wedding, couples may struggle with “centerpieces”. The question of how to make tables more interesting and beautiful often arises. When looking at Pinterest for inspiration, couples will find many gorgeous ideas, but can struggle to bring those ideas to life, and in a budget-friendly way. A good tip […]

Posted on March 7, 2017November 15, 2020 by Christy Berscht

Wedding Recycle Sellers 101

How do you make your listings stand out from the rest?

Wedding Recycle has a lot of product listings…so how do you make your listings stand out from the rest? How can you attract more buyers for your items specifically? There are number of things you can do…and they’re free! 1) Use photos of your items “in action” It’s proven that listings created using […]

Posted on March 3, 2017November 16, 2020 by Lindsay Recknell

01 Mar

Wedding Planner's tips on Dazzling Details

Wedding Inspiration: How-To Use Glass Cylinders as Centerpieces

How many weddings have you been to where the centerpieces are three glass cylinders, all different heights, together in the middle of the table, complete with floating candles in each cylinder? Such a gorgeous look but perhaps overdone these days? We love the look of the glass, especially when combined with candlelight and know there are […]

Posted on March 1, 2017November 16, 2020 by Lindsay Recknell Leave a comment

27 Feb

Wedding Trends

Wedding Trends – Creative Ice Breakers

Oftentimes, there’s a period of time after your wedding ceremony but before you and your bridal party arrive at the reception, that your guests are by themselves without you and your spouse there to make the connection between people who may not know each other. A really cool trend happening lately is the idea of ice […]

Posted on February 27, 2017November 16, 2020 by Lindsay Recknell Leave a comment

27 Feb

#vendorspotlight

Artisan Spotlight: Touch of Heart, custom bridal hangers

Excited to bring you another Artisan’s Spotlight post today, our Canadian friends from Touch of Heart boutique based out of Toronto, Ontario. We spoke with Savannah Clancey, Owner and Creative Designer at Touch of Heart to learn all about her customized bridal hangers, cake toppers and more! What is your business name? Touch of […]

Posted on February 27, 2017November 16, 2020 by Lindsay Recknell Leave a comment

14 Feb

Wedding Trends

Wedding Trends – Garden-Inspired Florals

In the first of a series on 2017 wedding trends, lets talk about garden-inspired florals for your big day. Whether you’re using real flowers in your decor or artificial ones like these, the colors and textures of your flowers can really transform your space. Brides Magazine says garlands, organic flowers and centerpieces inspired by real gardens […]

Posted on February 14, 2017November 16, 2020 by Lindsay Recknell 2 Comments

05 Jan

Wedding Recycle Sellers 101

Artisans – Commission-free until Valentine’s Day!

A collaboration with All Things Wedding Utah, our Artisan’s are a fabulous group of creative people who use their talent to create unique, often customizable, handmade products for your wedding, special event or even just your home! By purchasing from one of our Artisan’s, you’re supporting people and their families while also receiving gorgeous and one-of-a-kind […]

Posted on January 5, 2017December 29, 2016 by Lindsay Recknell 2 Comments

12 Sep

Save Your Money!

How to Save Money on your Wedding Dress

I totally get it – as Brides, we want to look our absolute best on our Big Day in our gorgeous wedding dress…but how can you get the “champagne” look on a “light beer” budget? I’ve got a few tips below. 1. Buying “used” is not bad luck A used wedding dress does not have […]

Posted on September 12, 2016 by Lindsay Recknell Leave a comment

07 Sep

Other Side of the Lens

What to Wear for an Engagement Session

One question I get asked all the time from my clients is,”What should I wear for our engagement session?” I always send my clients’ tons of ideas and links to look-up so they can see examples of how to style themselves for our shoot. My best recommendation is to pick clothes that are both flattering […]

Posted on September 7, 2016November 10, 2020 by Dawn Roscoe 1 Comment

29 Aug

Save Your Money!

How to Save Money on your Wedding Flowers

Weddings and flowers go hand-in-hand…an easy, if expensive way, to add colour and freshness to your day. There are many ways to save money on your flowers, from buying in bulk, to adding more greenery and choosing blooms that are in season. Then after the wedding, you can donate them to a retirement home or […]

Posted on August 29, 2016August 22, 2016 by Lindsay Recknell Leave a comment

03 Aug

Other Side of the Lens

My Favourite Backdrops!

Every year, I like to post new and exciting backdrops that I photograph during the year and other gorgeous examples of the infinite ways for using materials and light. As any photographer will tell you, we love light! Especially in venues and locations that may be a bit dark, or in other places where the […]

Posted on August 3, 2016November 10, 2020 by Dawn Roscoe Leave a comment

25 Apr

#vendorspotlight

Spotlight on Social Enterprise : TULI

We’ve connected with some incredible wedding professionals as of late and as part of our #vendorspotlight series, I’d like to introduce you to Megan Kitt, founder of Tuli. I got to know Megan as part of the Weddings Pros with a Purpose Facebook group when she collaborated with us on our #braggingbride contest a few […]

Posted on April 25, 2016December 31, 2020 by Lindsay Recknell Leave a comment

07 Apr

#vendorspotlight

Spotlight on Social Enterprise: Buy The Change

We belong to a network of incredible people, out to change the world…in the wedding industry and otherwise…#weddinggamechangers, if you will. This network was established by our friend Danielle Calhoun of Black Sheep Bride and through this network, we met an amazing woman by the name of Kari Hughes, the Co-Founder of Buy The Change. […]

Posted on April 7, 2016November 10, 2020 by Lindsay Recknell Leave a comment

12 Jan

Wedding Recycle Sellers 101

How to Confirm Product Price, Inventory Levels and Shipping Dimensions

How to… …Confirm Product Price, Inventory Levels and Shipping Dimensions You, our Sellers, are the lifeblood of our company…otherwise our Buyers wouldn’t have anything to buy! Unlike those generic classified websites, you have more control and options for creativity with your Shop and Products and we want to make sure you know the best way […]

Posted on January 12, 2016December 31, 2020 by Lindsay Recknell Leave a comment

Wedding Recycle Sellers 101

How to Add a Shipping Cost to your Product Listing

How to… …Add a Shipping Cost to your Product Listing Wedding Recycle Buyers are located all around North America which is awesome because it means your products have a much greater chance of purchase than if we were only selling locally. This also means that you may be requested to ship your items to a […]

Posted on January 5, 2016December 31, 2020 by Lindsay Recknell Leave a comment

15 Dec

Wedding Recycle Sellers 101

How to Share your Wedding Recycle listings on Social Media

How-To… …Share Your Wedding Recycle listings on Social Media I would be embarrassed to tell you how much time I spend online during the day (I tell my husband I’m busy building my empire but mostly I’m just on Facebook 🙂 ). Can you relate? But it’s for a good cause…virtually all my world information, […]

Posted on December 15, 2015December 16, 2015 by Lindsay Recknell Leave a comment

03 Dec

Other Side of the Lens

Winter and Holiday Photography Ideas for your Weddings and Engagement Sessions

Winter and Holiday Photography Ideas for your Weddings and Engagement Sessions. The winter and the holiday season is here and many couples’ are getting engaged, planning their weddings and actually celebrating their nuptials during this time. This season is one of my favorites for the beautiful blue light, holiday decorations and most of all, […]

Posted on December 3, 2015December 3, 2015 by Dawn Roscoe Leave a comment

21 Oct

Something Old, Something New, Something Blue

Someone’s Something Old could be Your Something New

Someone’s Something Old could be Your Something New To preempt my post – I am NOT a fashion blogger; In fact, I know very little about fashion, I am a Travel Agent and the Guest Blog Manager for Wedding-Recycle, currently in search of a Fashion Blogger. What I do know however, is that Wedding-Recycle has […]

Posted on October 21, 2015November 15, 2020 by Lindsay Recknell Leave a comment