So if you have been following us on Twitter you may have noticed us retweeting about our friends over at SmartBride and their new and exciting series called “Obessesed with the Dress” www.smartbrideboutique.com .Well now they have a full website to go along with this as well as an amazing contest where you can win some amazing prizes

The whole premise for Obessesed with the Dress is the lengths brides will go to continue wearing there dress after their wedding day. There are different videos of brides doing some pretty funny things in their wedding dresses. Here is the link video to one of our favourites: Obsessed With The Dress - Booty Camp

 But check out a polaroid of the different places brides have been seen.

With the contest they are asking people to submit pictures or video of the strangest place they have seen a bride in her wedding dress. For full rules and to enter the contest go to www.smartbrideboutique.com/obsessed-with-the-dress/enter/

Some of the cool prizes you will be entered to win:

Grand Prize

AWARDED TO JURY VOTED GRAND PRIZE WINNER

*2 – Super slick Nokia 5530 XpressMusic smartphones from Omegacell Communications, purveyors of the fanciest phones you’ll ever see.

*2 – Matching pocket-sized Flip Video Camcorders (one black, one white). Capture vibrant HD video anytime, anywhere.

2nd Prize

AWARDED TO THE TOP USER VOTED PHOTO

*$500 Gift Card to Sears

3rd Prize

THANKS FOR PLAYING – 20 RANDOM DRAWS FOR ENTERING & VOTING:

*10 pairs of filigree pewter earrings from Foxy Originals

*10 12-packs of Greeting cards from LauraK Design

To see other videos  check out www.smartbrideboutique.com/owtd/

Until Next time

Happy Planning

Amalia

Many ideas and luxury destinations for an Eco-friendly honeymoon are only a mouse click away.  Identifying the truly Eco-friendly honeymoon destinations may take a little research on your part, but are well worth the effort. From using recyclable products in the buildings of a resorts villas, to participating in nature based activities, newlyweds can have an enjoyable honeymoon without the concern of damaging the earth’s resources.

One such destination in Canada is the King Pacific Lodge located in the Barnard Harbour. They offer guided tours for sea kayaking, wildlife watching, beach combing, and fly-fishing among other activities. Abundant with wildlife such as seals, whales, and eagles, animal lovers have plenty to see. The fine dining includes local, organically grown foods, to please any palette. A magnificent ocean view completes the perfect Eco-friendly honeymoon.

Some resorts have packages specifically tailored for newlyweds which can even include pets. If your destination is British Columbia in Canada, a down-loadable 2009 - 2010 Eco-Tourism & Eco-Adventures Catalog is available at www. BCEcoTourism.Com. It is loaded with generous packages from which to choose from. Activities include nature and wilderness educational tours, and sailing. The Bowron Lake Lodge is an excellent choice as they are only a short distance from the historical Barkerville and provide bird watching, hiking trails, boating, and float trips. Campsites located on the lake’s shore can be also be requested.

As Always.. Happy Planning!
Amalia & Tiffany

Are you beginning to plan your wedding and trying to find that perfect place to spend your honeymoon?

Do you want to find a real romantic place, instead of staying at a resort or going on a cruise like everyone else you know did?

Would you like to stay at a hot spot where you can also enjoy environmentally friendly features?

Are you looking for that special place to enjoy an exquisite and intimate experience?

Then look no further we have the perfect honeymoon spot for you!

Pacific Orca Lodge, British Columbia in Canada is a true economically friendly lodge. Offering a solar power system for all the electric you need, a pressure power system for on demand water, and a gas burning fireplace for a romantic evening. Some of the highlights of this expedition include the great tour guides, fabulous west coast cuisine, and awe-inspiring views. This unique area was carved thousands of years ago by the great glaciers. Some of the attractions include Orca whale watching, salmon fishing, grizzly bear viewing, kayaking, and a local native culture center. This is the home of the orca whale which is their main attraction. There are several to view every year when they come to eat the salmon.

This vacation is also cost friendly at $1249 per person for a 4 day 3 night package. This package includes all meals, kayaking equipment, guiding, and water taxi.

You can view the lodge at http://www.infohub.com/Lodgings/lodging_pages/1845.html

As Always.. Happy Planning!
Amalia & Tiffany

Looking for a Canadian Eco-Honeymoon Adventure? A British Columbia kayaking trip is the perfect honeymoon for a nature enthusiast or animal lover alike. Getting back to basics and being immersed in nature can be peaceful and de-stressing and a great way to get to know your partner! British Columbia offers some of the best sea kayaking in the world, with more than 20 lakes and rivers, and dozens of species of animals to be viewed in their natural habitat. Glacier and mountain views are simply breathtaking. Spend your day lazing in the warm lagoons, or grab your flippers and try to find one of twenty species of starfish while snorkeling the emerald shaded seas.

Guided tours are available and can be a great way to see where locals love to kayak, and help those who are beginners. While kayaking the open seas, don’t be surprised in you encounter a family of dolphins, or maybe a sea lion sunbathing on the rocks. This area is home to more killer whales than anywhere else on Earth. A highlight of British Columbia kayaking would be Quadra Island, a small island with about 3500 inhabitants. Considered to be one of the best whale watching sites in British Columbia, Quadra Island is part of Provincial Park, allowing the island to be protected and preserving its natural beauty. Spend your day kayaking the seas, enjoy a gourmet dinner provided with many of the tours, and have some alone time by the fire under the stars. With kayaking, whale watching, and swimming, everyone should be able to find something that peaks their interest on the beautiful waters of British Columbia.

For More Information check out: www.kayakbritishcolumbia.com

As Always.. Happy Planning!
Amalia & Tiffany

A honeymoon doesn’t always mean relaxing at the beach — it can be an adventure!  Get close to nature while whale watching in British Columbia.  You happy newlyweds can get up close and personal with these majestic creatures. Opportunities for whale watching abound in BC, and the variety of whales to be seen is astounding. Celebrate the union of your marriage by seeing natures largest mammals frolic and play in their natural habitat not in a confining tank at an amusement park.

From Alert Bay to Victoria there are literally dozens of places to have your whale watching adventure. There’s no shortage of ways to see the whales either. From the conservative conventional viewing ships to kayaking for the truly adventurous the sky’s the limit. 

So let your married life begin with a trip to British Columbia to experience nature, up close and personal, in all her majesty. Experience whale watching, and everything else BC has to offer!

For More information:

www.princeofwhales.com
www.orcaspirit.com
www.5starwhales.com

As Always.. Happy Planning!
Amalia & Tiffany

After all that planning, your wedding day has come and gone — now it’s time for your honeymoone!  What better way to begin that future than to plan a romantic  Eco Honeymoon? Our Mother Earth celebrates all love…and has magical adventures waiting for you!

There is a wonderful retreat set in beautiful Hope, British Colombia, called Kw’o:kw’e:halla, where a luxuriously relaxing Honeymoon experience comes easy; and we do mean relaxation with a capital R! Here is what you can expect:
An all inclusive package with upgraded accommodations including cabin and riverside Nest, hot tub, sauna, gourmet breakfast, lunch, tapas, and dinner with local organic wine, private champagne dinner, and commemorative framed photos. All that’s left for you to do is pick the Moon of your choice and how you want to Relax, Play, Eat, Sleep, and More.

Pure Moon
Full Use of Amenities. Self Guided Activities. Gourmet Meals. Riverside Nest Upgraded Accommodation. Flexible Arrival and Departure Times. Commemorative Framed Photo.

Full Moon- the Pure Moon package plus:
Fully-Interpreted Authentic Finnish Sauna Day. Yoga-Pilates-Stretch-Relaxation on Beach. Photo Session In-House, with CD and Framed Photo.

Spa Moon-The Pure Moon Package plus
Two Hour Relaxation Massage. Fully Guided Activities. Gourmet Meals Including Wine. Photo Session; Professional with CD and Framed Photo.

Blue Wolf Guided Tours can also whisk you away to the majestic Rocky Mountains of Alberta for an Eco Honeymoon of a different vista. Find out all the ways you can celebrate Yourselves and Mother Earth with the Eco Honeymoon of a lifetime.

As Always, Happy Planning
Amalia & Tiffany

January 1 is different for everyone — Some like to look back at what they’ve done, others like to look ahead at what they’ll accomplish, while others just like to live in the present — soak it up — and enjoy what life has to offer them one day at a time…

Mahatma Ghandi once said, “Be the Change that you want to see in the world.” At Talen Events, we try to do this — little step by little step – one event at a time. We hope that if you’re reading this you too want to take the time to tweak what you’re doing.. maybe even a little, for your new years resolution.

This is why we give you a list of some worthwhile resolutions - Ecofriendly “Baby Steps” that can start you off in the right direction this year — Be the change you want to see in your world and maybe those around you will follow suit…

So without further ado:

- Go from Plastic to Canvas Bags at the Grocery Store
- Start buying Natural Cleaning Products
- Change your lightbulbs
- Don’t run the dishwasher unless its full — run it during the night instead of after dinner
- Don’t throw clothes away - give them away
- Start Carpooling
- Look for local vendors in your area — start using them
- Take an Eco-Vacation!
- Drink Water from the Tap
- Start Composting
- Grow your own Vegetables or Herbs
- Find something new you haven’t recycled before
- Read a book about Green Living

New Years Resolutions don’t have to be grim — so why not take this year and make a pact to do something that will save you money AND help the environment! Don’t forget to tell your friends and let them know what eco savy changes you’re making this year!

As Always.. Happy Planning! (And Happy New Year!)

Tiffany & Amalia

Looking for an eco-honeymoon close to home?

Quebec is just a hop, skip and a jump away. Not only that but you can find the perfect blend of romance and adventure at the Matagami Ecolodge.

Start your honeymoon with an adventure. Accessible only by helicopter or hydroplane, you know you’re in store for an uninterrupted getaway at Matagami. Get all the privacy you desire staying in one the lodge’s three eco-friendly tree cabins, all solar and wind-powered.

No matter what the season, there is always something to do at Matagami! Hike one of the oldest volcanoes in the world, ride the rapids into James Bay, or take a romantic stroll on a wooden footbridge deep in the Nordic Boreal Forest.

Planning a snowy retreat? Matagami offers an abundance of winter activities such as mountain snowshoeing on Mount Laurier, snowmobiling along the once raging riverbeds, or cross-country skiing beneath the black spruce. And when nighttime comes, you can soothe your cares away and cuddle up in your own private hot tub.

All Matagami activities are planned with minimal impact to the environment in order to preserve the awe-inspiring scenery and wildlife. With any luck, you’ll get a glimpse of the aurora borealis in the night sky, or find a caribou or two during a morning hike. Most importantly, you’ll have the time and the ideal surroundings to find each other as you start your new life together.

For more information check out http://ecolodgematagami.com.

And as always, Happy Planning!
Tiffany & Amalia

Happy Holidays from Talen Events!  Why not Bring in the Christmas Cheer with some Eco-Chic Holiday Spirit?

How do you throw an Eco-Christmas Party You Ask?

1. Do Up Your Old Decor! There’s lots of inticing new Christmas decorations out there for you to buy, but why not curb your spending this year and bring out all the old Christmas decorations? Sure, they might not be the most modern — but they have the potential to put a smile on your guests face! So find all those old retro christmas balls, plastic candles, and moving Santas and get jolly this Christmas!

2. Invite Everyone…Personally! — Yes there’s Facebook, and Evites, and lots of other eco-friendly ways to send an invitation — but why not surprise your guests with a friendly little phonecall.. from You! Invite your relatives, friends, and neighbors the old fashion way and let them know to Save the Date!

3. Set up a Carpool! Is Grandma on your Uncle Ned’s way? Do you have old friends who need to catch up? Why not give that extra push to start carpooling? Sometimes all it takes is for someone to ask, and you can do your part to ward away unwanted carbon juices clogging up the environment!

4. A Little Mood Lighting Perhaps? Create an atmosphere for every room with lighting. Lighten up in the kitchen, bring it down in the family room — maybe only keep your living room aglow with the Christmas tree and some candles and give your guests some mood lighting the celebrity way  — all the while saving som electricity!

5. Let Your Dinner Do the Talking! You could go to the grocery store and buy all your groceries there and just have any old meal — or you can make your dinner an adventure. Take a peek at your local farmer’s markets, check out local foodies, or even visit a local farm for your fancy feast! Let your guests know where you got your food, and don’t forget to keep all the locations on a sheet of paper to give to the guests who ask!

Do something a little different this year and host your first annual Eco-Christmas Party! Who knows? Maybe your guests will love it so much they’ll make it a tradition!

For more information about Eco Christmas check out Talen Events Interview on Hello Eco Living: http://helloecoliving.com/2009/12/throwing-an-eco-holiday-party/

Happy Holidays & Happy Planning!

From Tiffany & Amalia, Your Friends at Talen Events

Are you about to propose to your girlfriend?

Do you have a friend who recently got engaged and you want to give them a little stocking stuffer?

Do you know a bride that will need a little help organizing herself for her wedding in 2010?

Do you as a bride want to keep your bridemaids in check?

Then have no fear our friends at SmartBride have the perfect stocking stuffer for you!

They have created a 2010 desktop calendar, printed FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) recycled paper with 10% post consumer recycled content, a very stylish way for you to keep track of wedding appointments, venue meetings, dressing fittings and so much more. At $15, how can you go wrong. The calendar features 12 chic and classy orginal wedding illustrations by Valerie Harbig.

So act quickly as there are only 10 shopping days left!!

You can buy this calendar online at (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36352083)

 Thanks and Happy Holidays

Until Next time Happy Planning

Amalia & Tiffany