The Wine Ladies

~written by Cendi Micor



As we support New Beginnings, in honour of our women and children, here are two incredible entrepreneurs who are sisters.



The Wine Ladies was founded in 2003 by Georgia and Susanne. They have weekly radio shows, newspaper columns and appear on tv as well. Their motto is "everything in life somehow comes back to vine" but aside from wine, they also discuss food and lifestyle.



You can hear them on Wednesdays from 2:30pm-3:30pm on http://www.thatchannel.com/ and on Sundays at 8:30am on http://www.jewelradio.com/. Their show is called "One Sip At A Time" and their columns are featured in 24 HOURS and SNAP.



We take pride in having two business women showcase their unique passion. Buy your tickets now...you have less than 2 weeks left...

www.weddingblisssale.com/tickets.html

Today's Bride

~written by Cendi Micor

Our event is lucky to have Today's Bride as one of our leading sponsors. Not only is it a magazine across Canada, Today's Bride also offers an online portal to all wedding services. Whether you are looking for a venue, photographer, make-up artists, hair stylists, limo, cake, DJ, flowers....Canadian brides have been relying on their directories for years.




~Photo courtesy of http://www.todaysbride.ca/

Today's Bride is also partnered with the Wedding Planners Institute of Canada.

Join us on April 11 to get be surrounded by only the best in the Wedding Industry!!

The Ramada Plaza

~written by Cendi Micor



This year, our event is going to be held at The Ramada Plaza on 300 Jarvis Street, Toronto.

Newly renovated in 2008, this luxury hotel has been honoured 3 Green Keys. You will have no worries at your stay here as the staff is very warm and welcoming. Whether are booking a stay, meeting or event, your satisfaction is important to them.

Many dining choices are available at their Shade Restaurant.

We are grateful to have our event held here this year and would love for you all to join us.

Honeymoon Prize from Superclubs Breezes

~written by Cendi Micor

Superclubs Breezes is offering a generous prize for our event. If you have yet to decide where you would like to experience your first vacation as a married couple, look no further...

Photos courtesy of http://www.breezes.com/

Superclubs Breezes is giving a lucky couple accomodation for 2 to the Breezes Grand Resort & Spa in Negril, Jamaica. Whether you are looking to do plenty of activities, or relax on a 7-mile beach, you will have no worries while you are here. You have various choices for dining at the 6 restaurants, which offer Italian or French cuisine.

This is just another reason to come and join us on April 11, 2010. Please grab tickets now to support New Beginnings!

Breakfast Television

Hello fellow readers;

today we were fortunate enough to have been featured on Breakfast Television! April, Kevin, Mohit, Dina and truly all the staff (including security) were amazing.

The show was about Recycling Wedding Dresses.

Lindsay and her designer at The Green Gown worked tirelessly on a retro 80's gown & revamped it into a modern day trendy masterpiece! Every thing including the very unique blusher veil was made by using the original dress. They literally did this in less than a week and we couldn't be prouder to have them as one of our vendors.





The second transformed gown came from wonderful Ashley and her designer from She's so beautiful who not only made a party/flower/confirmation dress w/hairband, she also made a ring pillow, handkerchief, blusher veil and a stunning clutch purse out of a 10 year old dress. All in 4 days!






















These ladies truly are amazing and you should all keep their names handy for future wedding dress transformations or consignments you may need. Director of New Beginnings, Denise Whitter, was the spokesperson on BT for the Wedding Bliss Fundraiser and discussed that the charity has helped over 150 women in it's 7 years. Special thank you to Orly Kahn, Hayley, Kathleen and Isabelle for Hair and Makeup, Jessica from Ritche, Jennifer Borgh and the amazing models Tara Elizabeth, Karina, Kiera, Alex, as well as Denise and Tegan from Emerald Model Management.

In the Spotlight: Moores Clothing for Men

~written by Cendi Micor and Denise Georgiou-Newell

Moores came about in 1980 as a single, family owned location in Mississauga. Since then, they have become Canada's leading retailer in menswear. There are now hundreds of locations across Canada.

They offer everything all you men could possibly need. From tuxedos to suits, shirts to coats, outerwear to sportswear and even accessories, they cover it all! They are even able to accommodate the needs of boys attire, including toddlers, always maintaining a great customer service standard and incredibly fair prices. Regardless of what initially brings you to them, you are sure to become a lifelong customer, as Moores always goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy with what you receive.

Moores is a proud sponsor of the Wedding Bliss event and will be providing great offers as well as an amazing door prize at our event on April 11th, 2010 at the Ramada Plaza Toronto Hotel. Get your tickets here

~Photos courtesy of Jennifer Borgh, Moores Clothing and Breakfast Television

In the Spotlight: Ritché

-written by Cendi Micor and Denise Georgiou-Newell, Weddings Jubilee

As anyone in the wedding industry will tell you, Ritché has been a staple in Bridal Dresses for over 55 years and we are fortunate enough to have them as one of our presenting Sponsors. With over $25 000 worth of dress donations from Ritché, you are sure to find the dress of your dreams!

Since arriving from Europe to start a career in Toronto, young fashion designer Jack Ritché, realized the need for custom designed wedding gowns. Discovered by high society women of the 50's, his first store on Bloor Street flourished. The store, now relocated to 1662 Avenue Road, is now run by his daughter Vivian and her husband Arthur and houses thousands of dresses. Whether you want bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses, evening wear or accessories, Ritché will have what you want. Please check out the gorgeous styles of Wedding Gowns they have to offer at our event on April 11, 2010 from 12pm to 6pm at the Ramada Plaza Toronto Hotel (you can purchase tickets here).

In the Spotlight: Ring Bearer

Aside from the amazing dresses, vendors and planning aids, we are fortunate enough to have amazing sponsors taking part in the event and providing amazing Giveaways too!
The Ring Bearer.ca is Canada’s leading online wedding magazine to brides, grooms, guests and vendors. It is interactive and free for anyone to join. The Ring Bearer.ca is a great tool to assist with your planning and they even offer a personalized website for the couple, as well as amazing tip to help with all your wedding planning needs!



The Ring Bearer is offering $1000 towards your wedding rings from Adamas Jewellers.


Make sure you stop by their table and say hello to the amazing group at Ring Bearer.ca, Canada's leading online wedding magazine.

In the Spotlight: WeDDings Jubilee

~written by Cendi Micor

Tickets are selling and we want to make sure that the early birds benefit. So, if you are one of the first 100 brides to attend, you will receive a 1hr consult with Denise Georgiou-Newell of WeDDings Jubilee.





Denise (aka Dee) has had over 10 years of experience in planning weddings, events and special occasions. She is extremely creative, positive and will bend over backwards so that your day is beyond your wildest dreams. Whether you are planning a local or destination wedding, you will receive a day full of love, excitement and lifelong memories. Dee is determined to deliver on her promise that, Your Vision is her inspiration.

When New Beginnings approached her to plan the 4th Annual Wedding Bliss, it was a no brainer for her to say 'yes'. Coming from a single mother home, she knows first hand how difficult it is for a woman to make ends meet on her own while supporting growing children. Having an organization like New Beginnings which helps these women become trained in new skills to become self sufficient and create better lives for their children is incredible and certainly something we need to support. Who better to do that then other women: Alas, a Bridal Show!


I have been lucky enough to have her as a mentor in the industry and hope you take advantage of the endless advice and knowledge she has to offer.