Green Bride Guide’s Green Wedding Institute comes to Canada February 24-27, 2013 Vancouver, Calgary Edmonton and Toronto     You are invited to Become a Certified Wedding Professional For the first time in Canada, internationally renowned author, founder and CEO of the Green Bride Guide Kate Harrison will teach you everything you  need  to  know  to  be  able  to  offer   the  best  advice  to  your  clients  about   green   products   and   services   for   every  aspect  of  their  wedding. The  Green  Bride  Guide’s Green Wedding Institute course is   thoughtfully   designed   to   educate   wedding   planners and suppliers  so   that   they   will   know   how   to   reduce   the   environmental   impact   of   the   weddings   they   plan,   as   well  as  how  to  effectively  market  themselves  as  green   wedding  planners. In  just  three  easy  steps,  you’ll  learn: how  to  evaluate  whether  a  product  or   service  is  really  green  or  merely  “greenwashed”; how  to  green  your  wedding   business   and   save   money   in   the   process;   and how   to   market   yourself   and  your business to well-educated, affluent and eco-friendly brides! Upon completion of this course, graduates receive: Free  featured  listing  in  the  Green Wedding  Directory for  a  full  year  (a  $540  value); Official Certificate of Completion; The Certified Green Wedding Professional seal to  use  on  your  website  and  marketing  materials; 30%  off  all  other  advertising  at  GreenBrideGuide.com! Registration opens January 15, 2013 Locations: Vancouver – February 24, 2013 Calgary – February 24, 2013 Edmonton – February 25, 2013 Tickets: $395 ABC -Member $395 Association -Members (CBA, ISES, MPI, GMIC) $495 Non-Member For further information contact: milena@milenasantoro.com or call...

You are invited to the Association of Bridal Consultants Canada West -Edmonton Information Session 2013 On February 1, 2013 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Edmonton Petroleum Club, 11110 – 108 Street NW, Edmonton AB Register at http://abccanadawestedmontonfeb1.eventbrite.com/ If you are a wedding planner, coordinator, designer, supplier, venue or wedding industry related product or service provider, this event is for YOU! This is your opportunity to discover, who we are as an association and what we have to offer you in terms of:                            Membership                       Professional Development Certification                          Networking Industry Information           Professionalism Whether you are a Novice, Intermediate or Seasoned industry professional, there is always something NEW to learn.  We look forward to seeing you there!   Please RSVP by January 30, 2013 – 5pm We encourage you to share this information with other industry professionals, who may benefit from attending this event.   For further information about the Association of Bridal Consultants, Email: Milena Santoro, Country Coordinator West at abcwestcanada@gmail.com or Visit our website at www.bridalassn.com   Light refreshments will be offered Special dietary needs email abcwestcanada@gmail.com Parking...

  “Lively. Radiant. Lush… A color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance and harmony.”   Pantone has announced its new Color of the Year for 2013! Each year Pantone chooses one color from their vast collection as ‘the color’ of the year, what a gem!   What the new color of the year means Emerald green and its counterparts represent life and nature. It signifies growth, health, and renewal. It has the same calming effect as the color blue, but can also be used to bring new energy to an otherwise dark space. How to use Emerald for your wedding     How to use Emerald at home or office       How to use Emerald in your wardrobe     Past winners of Pantone’s Color of the Year Award 2012 – Tangerine Tango 17-1463 – A vivacious, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy. 2011 – Honeysuckle 18-2120 – A heavenly shade of pink mixed with red tones. Uplifting and inspiring. 2010 – Turquoise 15-5519 – Warm and welcoming, Pantone’s turquoise is an inviting, luminous hue worthy of notice. 2009 – Mimosa 14-0848 – A vibrant shade of yellow that illuminates warmth and energy. 2008 – Blue Iris 18-3943- This royal shade is deep blue with purple tones that is dramatically stunning, mysterious, and...