Dilemma: Hair Accessory or Veil

Often brides face the dilemma of wearing a hair accessory or veil. With so many pretty choices out there, how do you decide? Some brides opt for wearing a veil during the ceremony and a hair piece for the reception. Here are some examples of brides that decided to rock both at the same time. You can have it all, whether it is a large fascinator with a cathedral veil or dainty hair piece and shoulder length veil. You decide what you want! If you still can't decide, ask your hair stylist for their professional opinion. Likely they will have some very valuable advice!

~Monica Hui

Owner, Lead Planner and Designer
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 Noble Photography


Noble Photography


  Ben Elsass Photography

Pronovias 2015 Bridal Collection

After blogging (in two parts, here and here) about the wedding gowns of Berta Bridal, I thought we had already seen some of the sexiest wedding gowns. Of course that is not the case, enter the Pronovias 2015 Bridal Collection. One particular gown is the sexiest by far. It is so sexy, we have to ask ourselves would we walk down the aisle in it or should we best leave it for J-Lo?

If you would like a gown less revealing, we share a couple of our favorites in this post too. As you go through the gowns, it might remind you of Kate Middleton's wedding gown. Weird to go from J-Lo to Kate but yeah, same collection for 2015 from Pronovias. Enjoy and prepare to be in love with the gowns!

~Monica Hui

Owner, Lead Planner and Designer
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Some of the less revealing gowns in the collection:

Having Vintage Furniture At Your Wedding

Although it is a lot of work, adding a piece of unique furniture to your wedding really adds an element of surprise and personality to your wedding. Not only will your guests not expect it but it will for sure lend itself to great photos. I am sure your guests will want to take pictures of the furniture in addition to the happy couple!

What are your thoughts? Too much work for too little gain? Or totally going to steal this idea?

~Monica Hui
Owner, Lead Planner and Designer
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 Pasha Belman Photography

What's New at Wishahmon - July 2014

Not a whole lot to share this month as we have been working on weddings this season and clients with weddings in 2015. Trying to stay positive (and not think we did nothing this month) here is what we came up with to share. Both are exciting news for us!

~Monica Hui
Owner, Lead Planner and Designer
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Rebuild YYC Greeting Cards Available at the Calgary Zoo!
Late last year we found local professional vendors to help us create greeting cards to raise funds for the Calgary Zoo to rebuild habitats damaged from the June of 2013 flood. We raised $3000 last year through booths at farmer's markets and craft fairs. Starting this month, the greeting cards will be sold at the Calgary Zoo gift shop. If you visit the Calgary Zoo, make sure you check out the cards and support the Calgary Zoo further!

Jeff Cruz Fine Art Photography

We Have The Gowns From Rosie Bridal!
The best selling wedding gowns in Asia are now at Wishahmon for sale! Check out our website for the Rosie Bridal gowns we have! 

How to Dress Up Non-Bridal Shoes

I am a huge advocate for comfortable and stylish shoes on your wedding day. Often these two things contradict each other. When I came across these pictures, I thought it was a genius idea! Find comfy shoes and replace the shoe laces with lace! Lace adds a little romance and delicateness to everything. This is definitely a tip/look worth stealing!

~Monica Hui
Owner, Lead Planner and Designer
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 MickoPhoto

Wedding Traditions to Ditch (Part 3)

This is the final part of the series. If you missed the first two parts, you can read up on Why it is ok not to invite people just because you were invited to theirs, and Why you don't need to have your bridesmaids match exactly. Like I said before, these are just my opinions. I strongly encourage all of my clients to have the wedding they want!

~Monica Hui
Owner, Lead Planner and Designer
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Having a wedding registry when you really want cash presents.
The reality is a lot of couples nowadays have a lot of stuff already for their homes. They don't want to ask for money at their wedding because it might be considered tacky and inappropriate. Spread the word that you want cash presents and maybe have a reason for it, whether it is for your honeymoon or downpayment on a home. Whether it is an additional set of glassware or an upgraded coffee maker, you likely don't need it. I know for sure the landfill doesn't eventually need it.


 Whyman Studios

Single-out all the single ladies.
Just don't do this at all. Whether it be inviting all the single ladies to catch the bride's bouquet, putting the ladies at the singles table, or introducing the ladies to your lovely second cousin. You invited them to your wedding because you want them there to celebrate your day and have a great time right? Reminding them you are getting hitched while they are still single is not the recipe for a great time.


Barefeet Photography - Taylor Jackson 

Having must do items at your wedding.
After getting engaged, you will surely pull up a wedding planning to do list. The list will be extensive and it will likely include everything that you must do. (Having a huge wedding cake, speeches, first dance, etc) Do what you want to do and are comfortable with. Don't stress about finding a flower girl for your wedding ceremony when you didn't want kids at your wedding. Whatever your reason is for what you chose to do, it is ok!


 Stef & Stef Photographie

Renting a Wedding Sari

Recently I met up with a former bride (now friend) to catch up after her wedding. She brought along her wedding album and I was able to see pictures of all the festivities of her East Indian wedding. I have always (secretly) loved saris and of course I noticed hers and complemented on all of them. She thanked me and made one comment that was very unlike her. She said "they were VERY expensive." I totally got it. They were expensive. Most of my bride's saris were around $75-$100. Just the fabric alone on hers were over $250. Because of the cost, she paid for all five of her bridesmaid's saris too. Wowzers.

When I first met my friend, she told me her wedding is a three day celebration. I immediately thought, you are essentially planning three weddings. A typical wedding costs on average $30,000. She is multiplying that by three and she is anything but average.

After some research, I learned there are three companies based out of the States that offer a service of renting out saris. These companies are: Luxemi, Borrow It Bindaas, and Devi’s Closet. While wearing something "new" is important to some East Indian families, this might be a good option for your bridesmaids. If you are a less traditional bride and just want a beautiful sari at a good price, the rental market might be right for you!

What do you think? Would you consider renting your sari or that an absolute NO?

~Monica Hui
Owner, Lead Planner and Designer
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Photo Credit: Jaylena Photography

Happy Client From Wishahmon

It always warms my heart to hear from past clients. At Wishahmon Glorious Gowns, I often only meet brides for a maximum of two hours. After that, I might see them again if they come back for a dress. If a bride purchases their gown the day of, that is the last I will see them. I always have a mix of feelings because I am happy they found their dream gown but sad I won't hear about their wedding.

When I met Jennifer, she came to our boutique wanting a simple, plain sheath wedding gown. She said she didn't want an elaborate wedding gown just because. Feeling she didn't mean what she was saying, I put her in a couple of sheath wedding gowns and then slowly put her into aline gowns and ball gowns. Her face lit up! The final gown I suggested was a gold wedding gown. Totally out of the ordinary but I knew she would rock it.

After her wedding, Jennifer contacted me and showed me pictures of how she rocked her dress! Here they are! Jennifer was absolutely stunning in her gold wedding gown!

~Monica Hui
Owner, Lead Planner and Designer
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Images: Orange Girl 

Wedding Traditions to Ditch (Part 2)

It is overwhelming when you are a newly engaged bride and every one is telling you what you should traditionally do. This is part two of the series that share with you my thoughts on the wedding traditions that should be or can be ditched. If you missed part one, here it is.

~Monica Hui
Owner, Lead Planner and Designer
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Keeping your fiance from seeing your wedding gown
The tradition says it is unlucky for the groom to see the bride before the wedding. Having said this, a lot of brides are disregarding this tradition because they want their fiance's input on their wedding gown. They don't want to risk choosing a gown their fiance might hate seeing. (I assure all of my brides that won't happen. I also tell my brides if their wedding gown makes their butt look big too.) At Wishahmon, we have seen a bunch of grooms come with their bride to find their wedding gown. As far as I know, it wasn't unlucky and they are still very much in love.


MickoPhoto

Having all your bridesmaids match perfectly
You can say this isn't technically a tradition rather than a trend, but this so called trend is what brides come to expect when choosing bridesmaid dresses. This tradition/trend makes no sense if your bridesmaids were or weren't the same weight and height. There is no way the same dress would look good on everyone on every body!


 Anna Lee Media

Having your father walk you down the aisle
I have nothing against this tradition if you had a loving relationship with your father and want him to walk you down the aisle. However, if your father has passed on or your father wasn't a large part of your life, it is absolutely ok to have another person (male or female) have this honor. This is your wedding and include all the supportive and loving people you want on this special day.


Amanda House Photography

Bridal Skincare Tip: DIY Acne Scar Reducing Mask

Another thing that freaks my friends out about me is my bravery when it comes to trying DIY versions of skincare products on my skin. What they should know by now is I don't just put anything on my skin and likely the DIY mask I am telling them about is not the first one I tried. Also, I do research prior to consider the source.

I started following and watching Bubzbeauty about a year ago. At the time, I was also struggling with some acne scars on my face. Over the years, I find my skin is taking longer to heal and my existing products was just not cutting it anymore. Lindy (Bubz) is a lot younger than me and her skin is obviously different but I thought I'd give this mask a try. The products are all natural and the mask is easy to use. I use this mask about two times a week. The results are amazing!

~Monica Hui
Owner, Lead Planner and Designer
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Bubzbeauty

Disclaimer: All of the opinions expressed are my own. I am not a skin doctor rather a wedding planner obsessed with her skin.  I hope to share the skincare products that work for me. I am not paid for any of my reviews. Just sharing tips girlfriend to girlfriend.

Happy Canada Day!

The entire Wishahmon crew will be taking the week off to celebrate Canada Day! Wishing all of our readers a wonderful and safe week of celebrations!

~Monica Hui
Owner, Lead Planner and Designer
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