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2012 : new direction for Nuance Occasions

Good morning to all my blog readers, followers, vendors and most of all clients!

As I’m writing this post, I’m excited and nervous all at once – I’m putting into words, for all to see, about the transformations happening over here at Nuance Occasions headquarters.

I can’t believe it’s been just over 11 years since that I started Nuance Occasions – with an intent to make wedding planners more common, to push the envelope for design in Edmonton and to make wedding day magic for countless couples! In those years, my business has grown a lot and changed a lot since it’s humbled beginnings…but in that time I’ve changed too…I’ve grown older (sadly), wiser (hopefully) and my passion for weddings has grown strong, but in a different way than I would have imagined 11 years ago.

Two years ago, the wheels were put into motion to shift the dynamics of Nuance Occasions – to begin to focus more on destination weddings around the globe. With some very special staff members growing their own businesses, I felt like the time was right for the change.

I’m excited to to announce that next week I’ll be unveiling our new look, and new name – dedicated completely to destination weddings & honeymoons. Nuance Occasions feels like it’s been my name for 11 years, and it was a very difficult decision to put it to rest, but I believe it’s time for a fresh start and new adventures.

It is my pleasure to introduce to you… WANDER LOVE WEDDINGS AND TRAVEL

[ wan·der love ]

\ˈwän-dər luhv’\ To go at no set pace to a new place & gain an intense feeling of deep affection for a people, society, culture or country

Visit our New Websites For Destination Wedding, Honeymoon Planning & Travel
· Wander Love Destination Weddings · Wander Love Honeymoons · Wander Love Travels ·
complimentary travel services available for destination weddings, honeymoons and travel

I want to thank all my past clients – I have sooooo many fond memories and have loved watching you have children and your love for each other grow…I was so touched and honored to be a part of each and every one of your wedding days! And my current destination clients – we have such incredible destination weddings in the works – I’m so excited to see them all come together!

To the Edmonton vendors and venues I’ve worked with along the way – wow – you are all so talented and have helped make my client’s dreams come true. I will still stay in contact with the Edmonton wedding community (cause I love you all too much!) and I look forward to getting to bring some of your talents around the globe with my destination weddings.

And to those who have worked with me on my team – you helped me grow Nuance Occasions to be an incredible company – and I love you all for it and I’m so excited to watch your own companies now grow and prosper. I wish you a long road filled with much success & happiness!
Wedding Couples: If you need local wedding planning & coordination assistance, your wedding will be in great hands with Ashley (Simply Unique Weddings) and Emilie (Flawless Expressions) as these women are wonderful, talented and just as anal-retentive-detail-orientated as I am! And I love them for it!

I will be keeping this website up – as I know it’s a trusted resource for many…and will still be blogging about weddings in Edmonton and around the globe…and I hope you’ll still stay tuned…but I hope you’ll join me in my new adventure and follow me along in my new business endeavors…I can’t wait to reveal it all next week to you!

Thank you for bearing with me – but I felt the need to share the changes with all of you who have followed me over these years…I’m so grateful for the friendships I’ve made with Nuance Occasions. I know 2012 is going to be a great year!

With love and best wishes for a fabulous 2012!
Jolyn

Party Favor Market - January 12, 2012 - 9:48 am

I loved it your Blog and your website! Everything perfect…. I wish a great 2012 for your business. :-)

Cintia Googins

Jennifer Bergman - January 12, 2012 - 9:51 am

Congratulations, Jolyn! Thank you for being a pioneer in the Edmonton wedding industry. You’ve certainly left your mark and no doubt will continue to do so with this new direction!

Jennifer Williams - January 12, 2012 - 10:00 am

Congratulations Jolyn! How exciting for you, I wish you all the best :)

Shaun - January 12, 2012 - 10:07 am

Congratulations Jolyn, You definitely have earned this and you deserve to follow your heart. Wishing you the best with this new endeavour, we know you will excel.

Jill Shantz - January 12, 2012 - 10:25 am

All the best on your new adventure Jolyn! I’m sure it will be an exciting year.

Maria Milonas Tsounis - January 12, 2012 - 10:53 am

Sooo exciting Jolyn! Very best wishes and continued success to you always!!

Claudia Kent - January 12, 2012 - 11:02 am

Wishing you great luck Jolyn – you have a golden touch and your fabulous new direction is going to make many couples very happy!

Marci - January 12, 2012 - 2:19 pm

Congratulations Jolyn. I still remember you planning your own wedding to Rob and having a dream at that time for the best wedding planning company around. You achieved that and I am sure you will be just as successful in your new venture. Keep in touch!

Jenelle Gartner - January 12, 2012 - 3:43 pm

Congratulations and best wishes on the new direction of your business! You have been an incredible support to the growth of Pinkpolka Wedding Design and I am personally thankful for your expertise and friendship while planning our wedding!

Ashley Domingues - January 12, 2012 - 4:10 pm

Congratulations Jolyn! Being a part of the Nuance Occasions team over the past few years and having the opportunity to work with you has been a such a fabulous and fulfilling experience! You are one of the strongest, most creative and innovative women I have ever met… I wish you much success in your new endeavor! :)

Sharon Auld - January 13, 2012 - 8:29 am

Congratulations Jolyn!!! Wishing you all the best of luck in your newest endeavors! I am so excited to watch you “fly”!! Thank you for being a mentor and inspiration to me and many aspiring planners! Best of luck and hope you do stay in touch!!!

Wedding Style :: Crate & Barrel Opens in Southgate

I was flattered when I was invited to the VIP opening of Crate & Barrel in Southgate Mall – but quite disappointment when I realized I had an appointment conflict and couldn’t make it. So this week, I stopped by to check it out and my oh my….LOVE!!

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Whether you’re looking for wedding inspiration or home decor inspiration – you’ll find lots here. And hello…talk about a wonderful place to start up a bridal registry at! I found inspiration for centerpieces, card boxes, photo display ideas, cake stands and so much more…

So if you haven’t had a chance yet, run over to Southgate and check out this new store. I’m sure you’ll agree its a perfect place to find design inspiration for weddings and for home!!

Jolyn
| Lifestyle Wedding Planner & Designer
Nuance Occasions

Sheldon C. Penny - October 21, 2011 - 12:40 am

Wow, that looks like a beautiful show room, I shall go there with the wife the next time we turn up at Southgate.

Bride Beauty Style :: Dashing Diva Nails

I want to share with you an easy way to get great looking nails for your wedding day – especially if gel nails aren’t your thing!

Through patented technology, French Wrap and French Wrap Plus are the first line of products to give natural nails a perfect French manicure (or pedicure) that lasts up to weeks at a time. Simple fast application. Easy removal. Perfect smile lines, every time.

Dashing Diva French Wrap manicure is a revolutionary new trend for creating fast, perfect french manicures. You can have a french manicure that has perfect smile lines that don’t chip or fade, and can last up to 2 weeks or longer. The French Wrap is an exceptionally thin flexible artificial band that mimics the white polish of a french manicure. This is adhered to the free edge, but unlike false tips used to create extensions, add no length, bulk or ridges to the free edge. The wraps come in 2 different lengths to accommodate shorter or longer nails.

Benefits of Dashing Diva French Wrap
• Non-chipping, no fade, consistent colour
• Perfect crisp smile lines every time
• Can be removed quickly without damaging the natural nail
• Value for money as it lasts longer than a regular french polish
• Adds strength to the free edge
• They can encourage clients to stop biting their nails
• Can prevent the natural nail from splitting or breaking
• Can also be used with gel
• Can be used on short nails with the smallest of free edges, or longer nails
• Make the nails appear longer
• Fast drying time

To get the most out of your wraps, and to keep them looking their best, it is your responsibility to look after them accordingly.

Contact Hana to book your French wrap today!! Available in White, pink & black French tips and can be used for finger and toe nails.

Hana Kamar
Esthetician/Nail technician
Michael Charles Salon&Spa
1128-91 street (intersection of ellerslie road and 91st street)
Edmonton,AB
(780) 413-4233

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions

Bridal Bash 2011

I just wanted to share a great fundraiser event coming up this month – being planned by an industry colleague.

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Come celebrate your special day all over again. Dance the night away in your wedding dress/bridesmaid dress/evening gown. Get glamorous and have a fun evening with your girlfriends. There were 40 women who came last year to Bridal Bash 2010. Check out the fan page ‘Bridal Bash’ and see pictures. Let’s make this an event you will remember!

Event: Bridal Bash 2
Date: Saturday October 22, 2011
Time: 8pm – 1am
Place: Four Points Sheraton Edmonton South
7230 Argyll Road Edmonton AB (Niagara Ballroom A)
Cost: $30 per person (cash only please)
Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=132213290195810

Tickets can be purchased at either Bridal Debut Store:
Sherwood Park
153 Pembina Road
(780) 467-4082
OR
South Edmonton
Calgary Trail and 59th Avenue
(780) 431-0539

This year the event is sponsored by Bridal Debut and proceeds will be donated to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation (CBCF). Music will be provided by DJ Lisa Marie from Escapade Musical Entertainment and there will be a Fun Photo booth where you can make a donation and take some memorable pictures. There will be prizes and silent auction items. All the proceeds from the silent auction and the photo booth will be donated to the CBCF.

Have fun in your wedding dress again, all while supporting a great cause!

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions

Christy Wells - October 25, 2011 - 10:44 am

Sale :: Delica Bridal House

Starting July 27, 2011 receive 10% OFF all Jewel and Reverie Bridal gowns & 10% OFF all Priscilla of Boston and Melissa Sweet Bridesmaid purchases.This promotion lasts only ONE week and ends on August 3, 2011.

Jolyn | Lifestyle Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions
780.628.6457