Get a head start on your Winter Wonderland wedding planning with our newest Winter wedding accessories and wedding favors.

Here’s a sneak peek of the coolest winter wedding essentials:

Miniature Winter Snowglobes

Winter Wonder Square Ring Pillow

 Snowflake Gel Candle

Ice Cube Place card holders

Although I normally post about wedding related topics, here’s an event that is too good to miss.

Robin Hood Flour is celebrating its 100th anniversary and to celebrate they are opening a temporary bakeshop for you and your kids.  Bake, Batter & roll is a wildly imaginative baking wonderland, designed to help your family keep the tradition of baking going strong.  

They’re taking the magic of baking on the road! Here’s your chance to share in the fun of the Robin Hood^® Bake, Batter & Roll Bakeshop. When you visit one of the locations, kids with their parents will get a chance to decorate yummy baked masterpieces to take home and enjoy!  No registration is required and attendence is based on first-come basis.

www.robinhood.ca/bakeshop

The bakeshop lets you and your kids choose 1 of 6 icing covered creations, from Bug Collection Cookies to Caterpillar Cupcakes.  The support staff, along with everything else you need to help them make it, is provided.

Locations are in West Edmonton Mall, Cross Iron Mill, Richmond Center and Toronto.

If you’ve lost a loved one due to breast cancer, October is a month to remember them and make others aware of the disease and the importance of getting a mamogram done.  You can show your support in the fight of this disease by wearing a pink ribbon, which is the internationally recognized symbol for breast cancer.

Here are a few fun ways that you can show your support:

We’re very proud to donate a portion of the proceeds of this bath robe to aid in the

fight against Breast Cancer.

Click here for more Breast Cancer Pink Ribbon Awareness clothing and accessories

These are great gift for breast cancer survivors and those that are currently fighting the disease.

Be sure to check your local events in your city for events and fundraisers that you can participate in.

WOW….had no idea that there were so many other people that are fanatical about “sweet things” too.  We had a fantastic turn out at our first ever Baker’s Market in Vancouver, BC.  Since it’s the “low season” for weddings, we decided to turn our warehouse into an arena for this event.

 The early birds who came from 11 am - 12 noon definitely got the “worm” or in this case, the best selection of goodies!

Charming and delicious cupcakes from Jess at Apartment 208…check out her very cute blog about baking.  These pink cupcakes would be perfect for weddings and bridal showers!

These definitely “take the cake”…Jess is so creative with Oreo cookie crumbled on top of Mint flavored cupcakes.

Mona from Something Yummy supplied these spooky looking cookies.  She also personalized cookies, right on the spot for you, while nursing her 11 month old son.  Talk about multi-talented!

Michelle from Nektar had these awesome Ginger Molasses Cookies…I wanted to keep that whole cookie jar for myself.

Wendy from Wendy Boys Chocolates was presenting her new line of lip smackin’ dessert sauces called Cocolico.

Of course, WEDDING THINGS had to have a table there too!  We featured many

charming designs of cupcake wrappers.

If you missed the Baker’s Market last week, be sure to come on Saturday, October 10, 17 & 24 for more goodies.

Forget about baking your Thanksgiving desserts, just come and buy them from bakers who really love baking!

 ps  if you know of any rising star bakers, there are still some tables available for only $35

info@bakersmarket.com for more info.

YOU’VE THOUGHT ABOUT YOUR DREAM WEDDING CAKE, YOU’VE OBSESSED ABOUT IT
AND NOW YOUR ORIGINAL WEDDING CAKE DESIGN CAN BECOME REALITY.
CRÈME DE LA CRÈME and CUPCAKES by HEATHER & LORI WANT TO BRING YOUR DISTINCTIVE VISION TO LIFE.

SEND A SKETCH OF YOUR DREAM WEDDING CAKE AND YOU WILL BE ENTERED INTO A CONTEST TO HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN YOUR WEDDING CAKE CRAFTED BY CUPCAKES.

YOUR DESIGN WILL BE JUDGED ON ORIGINALITY, ELEGANCE AND CREATIVITY.

THE CONTEST IS OPEN NOW AND CLOSES ON NOVEMBER 2, 2009. THE TOP 5 SKETCHES WILL BE SELECTED AND ONE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT THE CRÈME DE LA CRÈME SHOW ON NOVEMBER 15, 2009!

THE LUCKY WINNER WILL RECEIVE THEIR DREAM WEDDING CAKE PERFECTLY CRAFTED BY CUPCAKES! VALUED AT $2500!!

Click here for more info.

 www.bakersmarket.com

WHO:  bakers & foodies unite!

WHAT:  to buy/sell delicious baked goods & pre-loved baking tools

WHERE:  #118-408 East Kent Avenue South,

Vancouver, BC  V5X 2X7

(located right beside the WEDDING THINGS SHOWROOM)

WHEN:  Saturdays, OCTOBER 3, 10, 17, 24, 2009

11am – 4pm

WHY?  Support your local, talented & creative bakers, who love to bake for customers like you!

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Come and join us at the Baker’s Market in beautiful Vancouver, BC, CANADA.  If you have a “sweet-tooth”, this is the place for you.  Inspired by traditional farmer’s markets, this market is even better since it is indoors with lot of free parking too.  You’ll find talented bakers selling cakes, cupcakes, cookies, muffins, scones, breads, pies, tarts.  Also many bakers will be happy to take orders for birthday cakes, wedding cakes and much, much more!

BAKERS:  if you are a baker of any kind, home baker, student baker, pastry chef, bakery owner, wedding cake decorator, cookie baker…this is the place to show-off and sell your baked treats. Click here for more info about signing up for a table.

BAKER’S TOOLS & EQUIPMENT SWAP MEET:  if you have any pre-loved and pre-used baking tools or small equipment in excellent condition, you can buy/sell them here too.  Bring your pre-loved cookie cutters, cake decorating tools, cookie sheets, cake pans and anything else that can fit on a 6’ long table.  (Please do not bring heavy equipment….you can bring photos and a description of the heavy stuff).

Click here for more info about signing up for a table.

Give yourself a break and treat yourself to something sweet.

Remember DESSERTS is STRESSED spelled backwards!

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CUSTOMERS:  be kind to the environment by bringing your

-plastic or re-useable containers to fill up with goodies that you buy

-re-useable shopping bag

-coins and $5 bills to pay for your baked goods….please do not show up with a $50 or $100 bill

PLEASE NOTE:  we do not have any restroom facilities, the closest one would be at the Chevron gas station at Main Street and Marine Drive or the Esso gas station at Fraser Street and Marine Drive.

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We look forward to seeing you at this very sweet event!

In celebration of the new Fall season, prices at www.weddingthings.com are falling too!

As a loyal blog reader, you are one of the first to know about the fabulous further reduced prices on wedding favor ribbons, clear wedding favor boxes, organza wedding favor bags and much more!  Click here to start shopping!

The prices are so ridiculously low that we are practically giving them away….we are just making room for more exciting new stock.

Here are just a few examples:

Organza wedding favor bags  30 cents each!   Reg. 75 cents each.

100 yards of satin ribbon for only $6!  Reg. price $30.

2″  x 2″ clear cube wedding favor boxes  40 cents each!  Reg. 75 cents.

For all you early birds out there….these are great for wrapping up and tying up Christmas holiday gifts and baked goods too.

We are so excited to offer our WEDDING THINGS Vancouver Showroom customers the gorgeous designs from the Martha Stewart Wedding Invitation Collection.

Not only are they visually captivating, they are “tree free” since they are made from 100% cotton.  Some designs are printed via thermography and others are printed via letterpress.

The softly rounded corners of this elegant invitation are echoed by the delicate lines of a calligraphy feather monogram. Open script lettering mirrors the fine-lines of the feather wreath. An optional Robin’s Egg Blue envelope lining complements the Copper thermography printing.  $274 USD for 100 thermography printed invitations.

This elegant letterpress invitation suite is both eco-friendly and beautiful. A strié pattern is gently etched into 100% cotton White Fluorescent paper, adding texture and depth. Text is letterpress printed in Silver and surrounded by a stylish double line frame. Matching envelopes are lined in Silver Tissue.  $512 USD for 100 letterpress printed invitations.

Aqua paper sets the tone for this invitation set, foil-stamped in White. Graceful curves in the decorative flourish and scripted names balance the invitation text’s tailored Gothic lettering and rectangular frame. For writing ease, response cards, and other companion pieces, are foil-stamped in Aqua on Fluorescent White. Response envelopes are flat printed. $258 USD for 100 foil stamped printed invitations.

We invite you to book your personal appointment to view these stunning invitations.  Allow 4 weeks to special order these Martha Stewart Wedding Invitations.

Looking to add an Asian flair to your wedding?  We are excited to present to you these brand new Asian inspired wedding invitations, featuring luxurious card stock, textures and prints.  Patterns are inspired by Chinese and Indian cultural motifs and graphics.

Rich red and bold gold will give guests a hint of the regal ceremony to come! Red wrap, gold foil pattern, wording printed inside. Tiered gold shimmer response cards, champagne shimmer enclosure cards, pearl shimmer event cards; sold separately. Secure wrap with pre-cut, red satin ribbon included. . Shimmering gold folder printed with names and quote on front, wording on both panels inside in format shown. Red wrap secures with cutout tab. Red inner and ecru outer envelopes. Save-the-date card is also available, in format shown. The traditional colors of red and gold symbolize prosperity, luck, joy and wealth.Size: 4″ x 9 1/4″ folded.

Traditional swirls and flourishes cover this invitation’s wrap with the look of a beautiful henna design. Pearl shimmer wrap with gold flourish pattern, gold-bordered pearl shimmer inside card with wording in format shown. Red flourish band. Red enclosure cards, ecru envelopes. The traditional colors of red and gold symbolize prosperity, luck, joy and wealth. Size: 5″ x 8 1/2″ folded.

A bright red wrap of gold swirls and lotus flowers adds beauty and symbolism to this invitation. Shimmering gold folder printed with names and quote on front, wording on both panels inside in format shown. Red wrap secures with cutout tab. Red inner and ecru outer envelopes. Save-the-date card is also available, in format shown.
Size: 4″ x 9 1/4″ folded.

To throw or not to throw?  That is the question….Traditionally rice was the most common thing to throw at wedding ceremonies as the bride and groom were coming down the aisle…showering them will good luck and fertility. Nowadays, biologists have stated that birds will choke on the raw rice and will not digest it properly, thus causing more harm than good.  Here are some new 21^st century ideas for wedding toss, wedding confetti or wedding throw:

Bird seed – head out to your local bird feed store to find the best bird seeds for the local birds in your area…that way you are catering specifically to your native birds

Lavender – lightly scented, a handful of lavender, beautifully packaged in scalloped tulle rounds or circles and tied with a personalized wedding ribbon will make for very romantic wedding favors.

Wedding Bubbles – non-toxic and non-staining, wedding bubbles come in all kinds of shapes and sizes.  Each one comes with a wand and bubble liquid.  Some have silk flowers on top and others are shaped like a champagne bottle too.

Heart Shaped Wedding Rice- environmentally friendly and completely edible by birds, this unique wedding rice toss will be perfect for your wedding ceremony. 

Plantable Seed Paper Confetti - Shower the happy couple with this plantable, seed-embedded confetti that will grow into a garden of wildflowers!

Silk flower petal toss – choose from silk rose petals, silk cherry blossom petals or silk hydrangea petals too.  To present them, put them into a hydrangea cone or personalized flower cone.

Ideas for packaging:   glassine envelopes and personalized seals and labels.

  Click here to see the full collection of wedding bells, wedding bubbles, wedding throw, wedding rice, wedding toss and wedding paper confetti too.