California Couture - Part I
November 17, 2008 by admin
This past week, I had the pleasure of attending the Association of Bridal Consultants annual conference in sunny Newport, California. I’m exhausted, but I’m more rejuvenated then I’ve been in a while. The theme of the conference was California Couture - and the event organizers didn’t disappoint!!
My conference buddy was my good friend Crystal Adair-Benning from Distinct Occasions in Toronto - after getting settled on in to our posh Fairmont Newport hotel room on Saturday, the festivities quickly began the next day.
Sunday was our workshop day, where both Crystal and I became Sandals Certified Specialists - I’m so excited about these ‘Luxury Included’ resorts and what they have to offer for honeymoons and destination weddings (watch for monthly features on the resorts coming soon).
The vendor fair was like a candy shop for wedding planners!! I had opportunity to meet with some incredible suppliers, offering distinctive linens, uniquely designed chair covers, elegant invitations, couture keepsakes and luxurious favours. I’m so excited about these new options for our clients…some of the products are already planned for utilization in our upcoming 2009 weddings, and could be used in your wedding too when you choose Nuance Occasions to create your luxurious wedding!!
Sunday concluded with a pool-side reception to meet and greet other planners and conference organizers. I was treated to a selection of hors d’ouevres and a potatoe martini bar (complete with mashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes in a martini glass - and your choice of toppings: chicken, mushrooms, 3 types of cheeses, scallions, bacon & more). I got to personally test out a new travelling photo booth concept, and participate in southern California hospitality.
Part II to follow…
Jolyn | Luxury Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions
Absentee Alert: November 8-14
November 8, 2008 by admin
California Couture - Association of Bridal Consultants conference
Just a quick note that I’ll be away in California from November 8-14 to attend the Association of Bridal Consultants national conference. I’ll be learning all about California Couture, new design ideas, new products and of course, have the opportunity to meet with Colin Cowie!
It’s going to be a great week of networking and advancing my skills and knowledge base, so that I can continue to offer couture wedding ideas to my couples right here in Edmonton.
I may even be able to fit in a blog post or two…we’ll just have to see how the time goes!
I’ll attend to all inquiries promptly on my return - and look forward to sharing all the great things I learned!! Hope you have a great week!!
Jolyn | Lead Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions
http://www.nuanceoccasions.com
Nuance Occasions - Excuse the dust…
October 26, 2008 by admin
As you can plainly see, we’re working on a redesign of our blog - so excuse the mess and the different layout for a bit until we get it completely organized. We hope this new blog format (once completely organized) will make for a much more resourceful blog for you….
So in the meantime, continue to check out blog…but excuse the dust!!
Nuance Occasions Newsletter & Freebie
October 10, 2008 by admin
For a while, I’ve wanted to find a way to let my clients (past and present) and those interested in Nuance Occasions - an easy way to keep informed of recent weddings and fun ideas we’ve been working on.
I’m pleased to announce our first newsletter is ready to go…and will be packed full of wedding ideas, recent photos, vendor reviews by our clients, articles from vendors and so much more.
And even if your wedding day is past, you’ll want to be sure to pass our newsletter onto any of your engaged friends and colleagues…they’ll love you for it!
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And as a special thank you gift for you - anyone who signs up for my newsletter will receive a FREE article on 5 ways to personalize your wedding - easy to implement ideas to take your wedding from ‘great’ to ‘grand’!!
I can’t wait to share ideas in an email box near you!
Jolyn | Lead Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions
Bridal Expo 2008
September 30, 2008 by admin
Nuance Occasions booth - Bridal Expo 2008
I want to thank all the Brides and Grooms who made it out to Bridal Expo at the Shaw on Sunday, September 28! Myself, Laurie and Emilie had a fabulous time meeting so many of you, and look forward to helping you plan and coordinate your upcoming weddings!!
Our availability for 2009 (especially summer) weddings are getting really limited - so whether you need some assistance with day coordination or full wedding planning & design - give me a call at 780.486.5310 and set up your complimentary initial meeting to learn how my experience can help make your vision a reality!
Jolyn | Lead Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions
Wedding Week on Breakfast Television
September 21, 2008 by admin
If you are in the midst of planning your wedding, you don’t want to miss Breakfast Television on City TV every day this week (September 22-26, 2008) in the mornings to get lots of great advice from many wedding professionals!
Each morning will feature wedding professionals giving you guidance on many different wedding topics: wedding registries, wedding flowers, wedding cakes, bridal gown advice and the top wedding trends!
And be sure to watch around 8:40am on Tuesday, September 23 as I discuss top wedding trends you need to know about and incorporate into your wedding.
And don’t forget to enter the ‘Trash the Bridesmaids Dress‘ contest sponsored by Breakfast Television & Bridal Expo for your chance to enjoy a fabulous day of pampering!
I hope you can tune in to wedding week - all this week!
Jolyn | Lead Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions
Technical Difficulties….
September 5, 2008 by admin
Well, I accidentally deleted my entire blog, and it’s lost in the nether regions of the internet LOL.
Please be patient while we rebuild it, and I look forward to adding lots of new content for you to view soon!
Jolyn | Lead Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions
Grand Entrances Rock Wedding Receptions
July 30, 2008 by admin
One of our July couples has been featured in a newspaper article that is being featured in papers across Canada.
You can read the article here: CBC News Toronto - Choregraphed dances, grand entrances add fun, flair to wedding receptions
We’ve had couples come into their reception with the African drummers, with a bellydancer, with an elvis song (complete with costume and leis to hand out), under a snowfall and so much more! Your grand entrance is really your chance to let your personalities shine on your wedding day.
And you’ll have to keep watching our blog, as many of our upcoming weddings have even more grand entrance surprises in the works!! But you’ll have to wait to find out about them!!
So get creative, think outside of the box, and have fun thinking of ways to bring your personality, your interests and some fun into your wedding reception grand entrance!
Jolyn | Lead Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions
Nuance Occasions in Ontario
July 29, 2008 by admin
As many of you know, this past week, I had the privilege of being flown out to assist a dear friend, Crystal Adair-Benning of Distinct Occasions, with a very elegant tent wedding out in Ontario at Wolfe Island. It required 3 days of complex set up, on a beautiful manor property…
Although I’m not able to share the photos on my own website, here is the link to Crystal’s blog entry that shows many of the photos of the day….give me a week, and I’ll have some photos in my hardcopy portfolio at the office for when you are next by. I’ve already had a couple of you bugging me to see photos of this wedding 
http://distinctoccasions.typepad.com/weddings/2008/07/everythings-all.html
Thank you all for your patience while I was away, I’m still playing catch up, but am getting caught up in emails and looking forward to many more of the upcoming weddings of my own clients!!!
Jolyn | Lead Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions
2008 Wedding Industry Night
June 20, 2008 by admin
Last month, Nuance Occasions was priviledged to be one of the co-hosts for the first annual Wedding Industry Night!
Our goal was to provide Edmonton wedding vendors with an opportunity to meet and network before the summer wedding gets into full swing! As a wedding planner, I understand the importance of great vendor relationships, and this night was designed to assist all Edmonton wedding vendors to enhance their relationships, and foster a greater sense of cooperation amongst all the various service providers.
And I have to start off by thanking Kelsy Nielson Photographics for being our event photographer and capturing these great photos!
Our night started with dramatic decor at the Crowne Plaza-Chateau Lacombe - with colors of black, red and sage green accents!
Our punch & food was placed on a dramatic centerpiece table instead of a traditional buffet.
The ice sculpture punch bowl was decorated with limes to match our color scheme.
Comfortable seating clusters were created throughout the room to enhance the mingling atmosphere.
We were graced with harp music of Terry McDade, and our DJ for the night was Nuance Sound.
Nuance Occasions senior coordinator Laurie was even on hand to help out!
Alley Kat Breweries, a local microbrew company was out to provide free samples to guests, and showcase how much fun it can be to incorporate local products at an event!
To spice things up - especially with the trend to choreograph first dances - we brought in Salsa dancers for a little demonstration…
…and then they got the rest of us moving to the groove…it was tons of fun, and even I learned a few new steps!!
…the night was elegant…especially with floral accents from Laurel’s Floral & Garden!
…surrounded by Edmonton’s top wedding vendors….
…and it was my distinct pleasure to be able to assist with planning such a fabulous event!
After I had the opportunity to thank our event sponsors, we continued on with the party…and plans are already in the works for the 2009 Wedding Industry Night - with hopes to make it bigger and better yet!
Thank you to our fantastic sponsors, and all the Edmonton wedding vendors who came out…and I look forward to seeing many of you at my upcoming clients’ weddings this summer!
Jolyn | Lead Wedding Planner
Nuance Occasions
