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meet the vendor...

2/28/2019

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The Social Page
We are so happy to have the women from The Social Page join us for our flat lay and photo styling session March 20th!

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About The Social Page...
Since January 1992, The Social Page has provided customers with creative and unique stationery for all occasions.In addition to full graphic design and printing services we carry an extensive selection of papers, envelopes and accessories for those choosing to create their own custom invitations. For more specific wedding related accessories, or to visit our recently launched online invitation store!

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Claudette & Ali
~image by Our Lavish Guests ~

from Claudette & Ali...


The Social Page has been in the heart of Calgary’s
 wedding industry for over 25 years and has had the pleasure of working with excited, newly engaged couples from all over the world. The reputation of The Social Page is built on the balance of luxury taste, flawless design and first-rate service. They strive to design goods your guests want to keep and that you love to share. Stationery is the first impression and the finishing touch. Make it count.


Since January 2019 it has been under new ownership by some very familiar faces. 
Claudette previously worked at The Social Page for 9 years and also had her own wedding planning business Claudette Marie Events and also experienced life at one of Calgary’s most prestigious 
hotels Fairmont Palliser. 
Ali had also worked at the social page for over 6 years and is no stranger to the stationery world, having run her own graphic design company Modern Pulp Design Studio. 
Together with their senior and very talented graphic designer Carmela they hope to inspire, educate and breathe new life into the stationery industry one rsvp card at a time.

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So welcome our friends Claudette & Ali form The Social Page to
​our Friendors collection!!!  

thank you friends
~H

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meet the vendors..

2/27/2019

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Today, I am introducing you to these two fabulous women!
Melanie LeBlanc of Grey Lily Photography & Tavia Hayden of Sweet Bloom Floral Design

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Hi Everyone!
​My name is Melanie and I am the owner of Grey Lily Photography. I am originally from a small town in Ontario and have been living in the beautiful city of Calgary for almost 8 years.
I am 40 years old and an Aquarius :) My greatest loves are my new husband, my step son and our 2 kitties. My strengths are my faith, determination and my ability to admit when I'm wrong. My weaknesses are worrying, staying in my jammies all day, and anything with cheese on it or in it. I'm also an animal rights advocate and my outspokenness has been known to get me in a bit of trouble from time to time! I think I'm a comedian most days and love to make people laugh. I'm a bit shy at first but once you get to know me, I never stop talking!
My photography business has been one of the highlights of my life thus far. I have never been more proud of what I do every day. I've never had more joy than I do when I'm behind the camera. I can honestly say; it's my best life.
My style of photography is moody, romantic and candid. I love real moments. Unposed. Natural. Full of love and emotion. 
Thank you for reading a little about me. If you are currently searching for a wedding or lifestyle photographer and think we might be a good fit; I'd love to hear from you!
~Melanie, xo


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Hi Everyone, 
Thanks for exploring Sweet Bloom. Sweet Bloom is a product of my love for all things blooming.  
Honestly, its a dream come true....
My love of flowers comes from admiring my father's garden as a child. I can vividly recall the vibrant colours of the tulips, violas, clematis and sweet smelling lilacs. Watching and working along side my father grew my passion for flowers.  This passion is strong today, if I'm not in the studio you can find me in the garden.  You can even find my garden blooms as accents in bridal bouquets... 
I just love that!!
As a florist, I believe in allowing the natural beauty of each distinct bloom to tell the story of the people being highlighted.  My style is influenced by the garden...fresh blooms showcased in a timeless, romantic and whimsical design.
As for me, I love being outdoors exploring, riding my mountain bike, skiing, strolling along paths and searching for babbling brooks...it's a thing! I love HOT coffee, chocolate, popcorn and I'm crazy for candy!! Outside of the studio, I cherish quality time with my family and friends.    
If Sweet Bloom feels like a fit for your celebration, I would love to meet and chat blooms!
Hugs,
​Tavia


I am so blessed to have these two women in my life...
not only as industry friends, but as real life friends!  
Getting a chance to build and create many styled shoots, and workshops together, we have grown to know each others strengths and to be each others support too!

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~ image by Grey Lily Photography ~

Melanie & Tavia have joined me for a few workshops now, as both attendees and as vendors!  We have worked together on multiple flat lays, and I think it might be our favourite thing to do on a shoot day!  The image above is from a styled shoot we worked on together in February of 2018.  Our first one together!

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Images of our Holiday Flat Lay session December 2018
​Melanie was our photographer, and Tavia the florist for the event!

For our March 20th, Spring Edition of the Flat Lay & Photo Styling workshop, we are focussing on all things spring and pretty!
Tavia will be teaching our attendees to create a sweet posey bouquet that is a perfect addition to a flat lay design.
Melanie will be there to shoot everyones flat lay designs, as well as offer head shots to our attendees as well!
I can't wait for Spring to arrive...I'm ready for a spring infused day of styling!!
​Are you???
Join us!
SPRING FLAT LAY

thank you friends
~H

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meet the vendor...

2/26/2019

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Meet our friend Alayne of Apostle Boutique!
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Alayne is a fashion and jewelry stylist, and can create a gorgeous jewelry flat lay!!
We are so happy to have her spend the day with us at our next Flat Lay & Photo Styling session on March 20th!  She has great tips and tricks to share with us for adding jewelry to your flat lays, for your wedding clients, or personal branding...all the tips help!!

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~ image Melanie LeBlanc Photo ~

from Alayne...
Between Alayne's desire to open her own business and the struggle to find an excellent online shopping service, she decided to open her own boutique where customer experience is the first priority and customer service is the capstone. 

Using her seven years of personal styling and shopping background, Alayne sources the best pieces from designers to curate the best selection tailored for you. If you struggle with knowing what your personal style is, or you want one-on-one help to find the best jewelry for a particular outfit, simply send an email for information about receiving a free consultation or hosting a Styling Party. 
The Apostle mission it to find jewelry the suits both you and your lifestyle, and we want you to love what you wear.

Apostle Boutique is a celebration of you - your passion, uniqueness and authenticity. It’s about celebrating the care, energy and emotion you invest into your daily life. This includes what you wear. It’s about making a statement that is unequivocally and wholly you.
Based in Calgary, Alberta, we are a finely-curated collection of classic, refined and exceptional jewelry from designers around the world, with a targeted focus on Canadian talent.
Here, there is no guessing game. There is simply beautiful jewelry matched with uncomplicated and personal service. From the moment you start shopping to the moment you receive your jewelry, your experience will be extraordinary. To assure this happens, we include multiple high-quality images of each item and examples of how each piece fits in real life.  We want to ensure that the jewelry you receive is exactly what you fell in love with. Because, after all, you should wear what you love - and love what you wear.

flat lay photo styling by Alayne using Apostle Jewelry
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~ images by Sue Moodie Photography ~

Please join us in welcoming Alayne to our vendor friends!
Hope to see you on March 20th at our next Flat Lay & Photo Styling Session!
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thank you friends
~H

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our why...

2/25/2019

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 Styled shoots are an amazing and important way to build your growing wedding & event business, and to reach potential clients.
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~ image Chloe Buie Photography ~

 Vendors who are trying to build their business, who want to branch out of a comfort zone, who want to build new vendor connections...these people will thrive at our workshops!  If that description sounds like you...sign up today!!!  
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~ image Grey Lily Photography ~

By participating in styled shoots, you can grow your network of industry friends, and therefore client base.  You will build a portfolio of design work & images to share with potential clients.
When attending our Styled Shoot Workshops, you get a jump on all those things...the networking alone is worth a day with industry friends!
Not to mention the insight of getting your shoots published...because who doesn't want that feather in their cap!

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None of us can do it alone.  
​We all work with each other, and create the magic for our clients to see our potential.  To see what we can bring to them.

​Although Real Weddings are great to show, sometimes it is better to show off our personal designs, and not those of a past couple.  
​To really show what WE can do, not what a client has asked us to do.
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Case Study: Rustic Dresser 
​From Heather at Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals
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Heather Johnston​
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Chic & Grace Studios
This rustic dresser is a perfect example of why styled shoots work!
Although some may be able to see the potential of its rustic charm, others would shrug this piece off until seeing it in its styled beauty!
We used this piece in our Italian Fine Art styled shoot in August of 2018.  
​~Heather

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~ image Chic & Grace Studios ~

I'm so proud of what we do with these workshops!
If you have any questions about what we do, or our WHY, please let me know.  
I'd love to chat more with you!

thank you friends
~H


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feature Friday...

2/22/2019

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Purple Couch Photography
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from Nicole...
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Educated at several prestigious Universities in French Literature, Neuropsychology, and Education (Special Needs), my love for photography ultimately won.  Though I have a Certificate in Photography, I learned most from my photog parents back in the day! I began with Travel Photography, and eventually started capturing Families and their stages (Engagements, Weddings, Maternity, Newborns).  I realized I loved watching a person's beauty unfold the more we connected.  It wouldn't take long, and the instances of genuine contentment were frozen in time;  allowing them to be forever cherished.  My fascination with Boudoir and Cozy Couples blossomed as I began to notice the need for self-acceptance;  Mine, yours, everyone's!  Grant me the opportunity to showcase your individuality and inner magnificence!  I promise!  Your cup will runneth over!

You can follow Nicole at Purple Couch Photography on 
facebook   &   instagram

Sharing some of Nicole's images from our Cozy Couples session:
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I am so glad we got a chance to meet Nicole of Purple Couch Photography!  
​Her reflective images are so great, and I adore how she has captured the fun loving spirit of Ashia & Kevin!!

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This image from our 'shower scene' is one of my favs!  

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Farewell to our cozy couple session!  We sure hope you enjoyed Nicole's take on the day as much as we did!

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I absolutely adore how this community comes together and creates such magic.  I love sharing their work with our features...so watch for more to come!!
vendor list:
lead photographer Meg Skalicky
planning & host The Open Trunk Workshop
rentals & styling Heather Johnston of Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals
creative & production assistant Chelsea Townsend of Coco & Ash Weddings & Events
hair and make up by Robin Hubert of Avenue Beauty
kimono Lost in Layers
models Ashia & Kevin Sanders
lunch & food props The Italian Farmhouse
venue private residence
swag bags provided by The Open Trunk Workshop, Box Smith, Lost in Layers & DOTE magazine

thank you friends
~H

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retreat vendors...

2/21/2019

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We feel so lucky to get a chance to work with our friend Chelsea Hogan
​of Fern & Frond Floral Design out of Kamloops, BC.  
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Chelsea was the floral designer for our very first workshop, and we are excited to get to share & design with her again!  

From Chelsea...

'Hi friends! I'm Chelsea. OWNER, FLORAL DESIGNER, GARDENER, MAMA, SIMPLICITY SEEKERMy favourite childhood memories are summers spent on my Grandparent's farm in Central Alberta. My Grandma's flower garden, a wondrous place of inspiration and colour that I could spend days in! Her love of gardening and all things antique sparked my own passion for flowers and her sweet vintage style inspires me to this day!
Years later, I found myself back in the country not far from their farm, studying Commercial Floristry. In 2005 I graduated with distinction from Olds College. I spent the following years working in flower shops around Calgary. My husband Josh and I married in August 2012. For months I poured over Pinterest, and all the wedding blogs of the time. And then, in the wee hours of the night and morning before our big day, I created the floral designs of my dreams. 
Creating my own wedding florals kindled my interest in wedding design & I fell in love with the planning process and all the fine details! Fern & Frond opened for business in September 2014. Today, I operate Fern & Frond from my studio in the mountains outside of Kamloops, BC. When I'm not busy chasing our two boys & giant puppy around the yard, I can usually be found meeting with couples over coffee, catching a yoga class, or planning a pop up shop!'
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So join us in welcoming back our friend Chelsea!
You can find her on
facebook & instagram

thank you friends
~H

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retreat vendor...

2/19/2019

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Welcome back Durand Bridal to our retreat vendor line up!
Durand Bridal was part of our very first workshop, and continues to support our wedding industry in great ways.

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from Durand Bridal...
Durand Bridal celebrates and respects EVERY woman’s unique beauty, style, shape, size, and spirit in an elegant and joyful environment to ensure they find their dream wedding dress and know that on their wedding day, they are the most beautiful bride in the world with a bridal party that enhances her beauty and radiance. 
Our award winning family-owned boutique has over 5000 square feet with hundreds of designer bridal gowns, destinations dresses, formal wear, grad dresses, and the latest in bridal trends, Durand Bridal is a must-see when you are searching for the perfect dress. We offer samples in size 2 to size 30 and beautiful dresses for all budgets including a selection of off the rack gowns.
In addition to our bridal collections we also offer Mother of the Bride dress, bridesmaids, flower girl dresses, junior bridesmaids, and a stunning collection of beautiful bridal accessories to complete your wedding vision. 
We understand that every Bride is unique and our stylists are personally trained by leading designers and some of the best customer service experts in Canada to help you find your dream dress for your wedding.    
Our boutique has complimentary parking and is fully wheelchair accessible - should you need any special assistance for yourself or any of your guests, please let us know. 


Be sure to stop in and say hi to the team at Durand Bridal.
​Always a smile when you walk through the door.

thank you friends
~H

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retreat vendor...

2/16/2019

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Our favourite Men's Wear store Ed Williams, is joining our vendor team.
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from the Williams' Family...

GET TO KNOW OUR FAMILY....Ed and Grace Williams have been proud Calgarians since their marriage in 1972. Active members of the community, you can often find Ed at Calgary Hitmen games (as both a season ticket holder and a sponsor), Calgary Stampeder games and on many golf courses around the city. Grace is an avid reader, and enjoys spending her time with friends.  Although Calgary is home, their hearts lie at their family cabin on the Shuswap Lake, where they have spent the past 40 summers.  

Ed and Grace have two grown sons, Lowell (who you'll see at the store) and Aaron, who works in the energy sector.  Their new favourite pastime is enjoying the company of their young grandchildren, Porter, Everett and Layla and Emily and Isla (five in five years!), who are proving to provide hours of endless entertainment. Together with their sons, their daughters-in-law Alix and Sarah and their grandchildren, Ed and Grace are looking forward to a new generation of mens wear enthusiasts. 

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~ suit courtesy of Ed Williams Menswear ~

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~ images by Chic & Grace Studios ~

We are really blessed to get to work with such incredible local
wedding and event industry vendors.
Be sure to give Ed Williams Menswear a follow over on
facebook & instagram.

thank you friends
~H

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feature Friday...

2/15/2019

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Captured in Amber Photography
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From Amber:

Hello! My name is Amber and I am the face behind Captured in Amber Photography. I was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta. Photography has always been a passion of mine. I’ve always had a camera in hand running around documenting everyone’s lives. I hoard albums of images that I have taken throughout my life. They are the first thing I would grab in a fire without a doubt. Expressing myself creatively whether that be through writing, acting or taking pictures is an outlet that I need in my life to be fully happy. Once I started playing around with my camera and editing images in Photoshop, I was hooked. Images invoke so much feeling in me and I love capturing the world through my eyes.
In 2012, I started taking photography classes at SAIT in order to help me grow as an artist, which only fired my desire to start my own photography business. Since starting my business I have had the pleasure of capturing families lives since 2014. In 2018, I made the jump to weddings and haven’t looked back. Families are the heart of my business and I will always make sure that I set time aside to capture those moments. My love for capturing weddings is deep. I love the pace of the day and who doesn’t love to watch two people commit their lives to one another.
Cheers,
Amber

You can follow Amber:
​Instagram  Facebook

Sharing some fabulous images from Captured in Amber Photography
​at our Cozy Couples Workshop!
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How incredible to have Amber join us for our Cozy Couple session!
She has joined us for a few workshops now, and has grown not only her business, but her network within the wedding & event industry.  
Take a moment to follow along with Amber!

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I adore the fun and laughter that Amber captured in the cuddle room!
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Intimate moments captured beautifully by Amber!
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I absolutely adore how this community comes together and creates such magic.  I love sharing their work with our features...so watch for more to come!!
vendor list:
lead photographer Meg Skalicky
planning & host The Open Trunk Workshop
rentals & styling Heather Johnston of Orange Trunk Vintage Styling & Rentals
creative & production assistant Chelsea Townsend of Coco & Ash Weddings & Events
hair and make up by Robin Hubert of Avenue Beauty
kimono Lost in Layers
models Ashia & Kevin Sanders
lunch & food props The Italian Farmhouse
venue private residence
swag bags provided by The Open Trunk Workshop, Box Smith, Lost in Layers & DOTE magazine

thank you friends
~H

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spring flat lay...

2/3/2019

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...and photo styling session!

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~ images by Grey Lily Photography ~

REGISTRATION OPEN
JOIN US FOR A FUN DAY OF PHOTO STYLING, FLAT LAY DESIGNS,
NETWORKING & LUNCH!!

$125/person
Glenmore Sailing Club
11 am - 4 pm
We are welcoming guests, Ali Finch & Claudette Hogan
from The Social Page.
We will have fun creating beautiful flat lay stationery designs; adding extras to
a flat lay;  talking about our styling kits and MORE!!
​All with a spring vibe!!  
Please join us!  Click on the link below to take you to our ticket page...submit your ticket request asap to get your spot!!
ONLY 12 SPOTS AVAILABLE!
spring flat lay ticket

thank you friends
~H

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    Hi, I'm Heather, creative director of Wild Rose Weddings + Workshops. Follow along as we introduce you to the vendors, guest speakers, and all things 'styled shoot' in the industry!

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  • Home
    • About
    • industry standards
    • creative teams
    • survey
  • The Styled Shoot Academy
  • coming up
    • BRIDAL BOUDOIR SESSIONS
  • Industry Blog
  • past workshops
    • Wedding Styled Shoots >
      • HARVEST WEDDING
      • COUNTRY TRAILS
      • TU, MI AMOR
      • LOST IN LOVE
      • AT LAST
      • Spring Mountain Elopement
      • Happy Holidays Wedding
      • Summer Evening Picnic
      • Holiday Wedding
      • Fine Art Wedding Design
      • Fine Art Bridal Portraits
      • Desert Wedding
    • Retreats >
      • Revelstoke Retreat
      • Canadian Mountain Retreat
    • Flat Lay Sessions >
      • Fine Art Photo Styling
      • Summer Flat Lay Design
      • Holiday Flat Lay Design
      • Spring Flat Lay Design
    • Boudoir Sessions >
      • BALLOONS + BUBBLES
      • SPRING BOUDOIR
      • Bridal Boudoir Session
      • Cozy Couple Boudoir Session
      • Moody Boudoir Session
    • Styled Shoot Classes >
      • The Original Styled Shoot Workshop
      • Table Design Session
      • Fall Styled Shoot Class