I do! I love the Olympics. I’m not sporty in any kind of way (unless you consider napping a sport, in which case I would be the gold medalist) but I love watching the Games. This year, us Canadians, are hosting! Kasia Fink (aka Mrs. Sea Breeze) a fellow Canadian blogger and proprietress of Kasia Fink Veils will be participating in tonight’s opening ceremonies and she’s been blogging about the rehearsal over the last few months – go check out her blog.

So the big question remains – who’s going to light cauldron? Some say it will be “The Great One.” Some say it might be a hologram of the late Terry Fox. I love the fact that we won’t know until tonight!

The BF is on his way to Toronto as we speak so I’m doubly excited! He has no idea that for the next 2 weeks I’ll be glued to the TV cheering on Canadian competing in sports that I would never dare to try!!

Will you be watching the opening ceremonies?

via Kevin Lam Photography

I saw this adorable cake topper on Toronto photographer Kevin Lam’s blog the other day and had to share. I’ve never seen anything so fun! To see how true the resemblance of the cake topper is to the bride and groom, click here.

Before becoming “The Professional Bridesmaid,” I had no idea the vast variety of cake toppers out there. Are you a fan of the cake topper? What are you having/did have as your cake topper?

via Amsale

WHEN?
Saturday, February 13th by appointment

WHERE?
Pearl Bridal House
76 Lakeshore Rd. East
Mississauga, ON L5G 1E1
905.278.5407
hello@pearlbridalhouse.com
www.pearlbridalhouse.com

To see the latest Amsale collection, visit www.amsale.com.

WHEN?
Friday, January 29th to Saturday, January 30th
10AM to 6PM

WHERE?
McCaffrey Haute Couture Boutique
114 Cumberland St. Suite 200 (Yorkville)
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
416 928-1334/ torontoretail@mccaffreyhautecouture.com
www.mccaffreyhautecouture.com
Visa, MasterCard, Debit or Cash will only be accepted during this sale.

FYI – Justina McCaffrey is no longer affiliated with McCaffrey Haute Couture. Justina now heads up her own eponymous label at www.justinamccaffrey.com. For the full 411 on this split , click here.

Back in December, I attended the grand opening soiree of Sash & Bustle, Toronto’s latest arrival to the bridal scene. Described as a “modern bridal loft” by its owner Cynthia Martyn (who is already known as one of Toronto’s foremost wedding planners), Sash & Bustle houses chic bridesmaid dresses and bridal gown alternatives. Sash & Bustle is not like any other bridal salon I have been to (and I’ve been to A LOT). Located in the Garment Factory Lofts building, this industrial yet inviting boutique is filled with white modern furniture, crystal chandeliers, elegant bridal accessories, and of course colourful bridesmaids dress! At the back of Sash & Bustle, hang the ‘bridal alternatives.’ Think non-traditional, non-poufy, non-blingy, no superlong train but still fun, elegant and chic. One of Sash & Bustle’s ‘bridal alternative’ collections is that of Stephanie James Couture. Stephanie James is based in Hungtingon Beach, CA and is known for her flirty, vintage-inspired and unique bridal gowns.

via Stephanie James Couture

For those of you north of the border, Sash & Bustle is the only retailer in Canada who carries Stephanie James Couture! Even more exciting is that Sash & Bustle will be hosting a Stephanie James trunk show next weekend (Friday, January 29th – Sunday, January 31st), and Stephanie James will be there in person to consult with brides. Cynthia tells me that Saturday is completely booked but there are still appointments for Friday and Sunday. So if you’re looking for a gown that is unlike anything you’ve see out there already, be sure to check out Stephanie James’ trunk show.

Sash & Bustle
233 Carlaw Avenue, Unit 2
Toronto, Ontario
M4M 3N6
hello@sashandbustle.com
www.sashandbustle.com

via Anne Barge

WHEN?
Friday, January 29th and Saturday, January 30th

WHERE?
White Toronto (www.whitetoronto.com)
19 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto, ON. M5R 2E1
Tel: 416 849 9196 / info@whitetoronto.com
Call to make an appointment.

To see Anne Barge’s collection, visit www.annebarge.com.

Andreas Avdoulos, a wedding photographer based in Toronto, is offering one lucky couple in need a wedding photography package valued at $14, 000.

To enter, email andreas@andreasphoto.ca by January 1st 2010.

Andreas is looking for:

1. A story about yourselves, about your life, and the details of how you met….the more details the better.
2. A couple who have gone through great hardships and heart aches to get to where they are today with their soulmate.
3. A couple who are willing to have their story published on this website and in print.
4. A couple truly in need of a little help.
5. The date and location of your wedding. (Travel expenses, if any, will be covered by the couple.)

For more details, please visit Andreas’ site. Good luck!! And kudos to Andreas for donating his services!

All photos courtesy of Andreas Avdoulos.