A Colourful Muskoka Wedding At Taboo Resort

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Shauna and Jordans stunning colourful wedding at Taboo Resort in Muskoka is enough to take your breath away. Ok so, yes, we think the flowers and decor are eye catching.. but just look at Shauna and Jordan, what a gorgeous couple! Shauna, along with her talented father, aka, wedding planner, Alf, have and eye for colour and design and it was a pleasure to work with them and all the enthusiasm they brought to each and every appointment. Shauna’s beauty goes far beyond what you see. Her friendly spirit and happy attitude shine.  We had loads of fun together, creating a colourful palette of jewel toned flowers and decor. The ceremony on the patio at Taboo was rich with Muskoka accents, including birch aisle stands bursting with brilliant purple orchids, pink roses, and fucshia peonies. The gazebo at Taboo accented with a luxurious arbour of coordinating flowers. No detail was overlooked including the custom dance floor by Dance Floor Decor. Friends and family danced the night away in the boat house as the sun set on the beautiful waters of Lake Muskoka. Our stunning images all captured by Muskoka photography gurus, Erika and Ryan of Rowell Photography. For always stylish decor in the Toronto or Muskoka regions visit us at www. rachelaclinge.com

Photography: Rowell Photography Venue: Taboo Resort Wedding Gown: Rivini Earrings: Vera Wang  Stationary: Paper Damsels Veil: Vera Wang Grooms Suit: Garrison Bespoke Floor: Dance Floor Decor

Shabby Chic Wedding Creative

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Its always fun to get together with a few of our wedding peeps to show case some wedding creativity with beautiful flowers and unique decor elements. I have always loved the idea of mixing the old with the new. In this creative, recently featured in Elegant Wedding Magazine, beauty comes with a twist of irony. I can’t help but notice how an old chair with a significant tear, can be paired with luxury crystal candle sticks, chandeliers and beautiful flowers to create the shabby chic feel of this shoot. Antique distressed decor elements mixed with new pieces seem to create a natural beauty and a style of its own. Designing weddings means flexibility with styles. Artistic impression often comes with blending various themes. Enjoy this whimsical combination of things from days gone by and be inspired to find a style that is reflective of you and things you love! A warm thankyou to Jennifer Klementti Photography for spending the day with us and capturing our vision and to Laura & Co. for assisting us in this project!Our stunning model Jessica was one of our brides. We thought she was perfect for this creative. Her natural beauty is hard to ignore and she looked radiant in the Ines DiSanto gown. You can see Jessica’s wedding here.. www.rachelaclingen.com/blog/jessica-adams-lovely-wedding-mill/

Photography – Jennifer Klementti Photography Co-producer – Laura & Co. Gown – Ines DiSanto Hair and Make-up – Blush & Brush Vintage furniture – Happily Ever After Events  Cakes – Truffle Lace-cap – Blair Nadeau Millinery stationary – Paper & Poste Flowers and decor – Rachel A. Clingen Wedding & Event Design

Coming Together To Support HaiyanTO Gala At The Arcadian Loft..

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Something wonderful happened at the Arcadian Loft in Toronto on a brisk December Evening. Two highly notable wedding planners, Cindy Johnson of Platinum Events and Laura Antendito of Laura & Co joined forces to host an amazing gala dinner to raise money for the people of the Philippines affected by Haiyan Typhoon. The event was heavily supported and attended by many in the Toronto event and wedding industry including the amazing food by Oliver & Bonacini. I am convinced that compassion and generousity break down barriers and the spirit of camaraderie was evident even between those within the same profession. For example three Toronto floral designers, collaborated together and shared their talents to create a beautiful atmosphere with stunning flowers and centrepieces, each with its own artistic impression inspired by the Philippines. We had the pleasure of working alongside two incredible artistic companies, Tamara and Kevin from Fuscia Designs, and Giselle from Nous Design Group. I am inspired and admire both of them so this was a wonderful opportunity! We so enjoyed visiting with Tamara and Kevin over dinner as we shared ‘event stories’ together.. what a lovely couple! Two photographers Photography By Andreas and Ian Liwana Photography donated their time and talents to the event as well. The view of the Toronto downtown area is amazing at the Arcadian Loft, and as we watched old city hall light up in the colours of the Philippines flag, I couldn’t help but notice that warm tingly feeling you get when your heart has been deeply touched.   Laura Antendito – Laura & Co. Christina Wong – Truffle, Rachel Clingen – Rachel A. Clingen Wedding & Event DesignTara Fava – Tara Fava Jewellery, Deb Lau Yu – Paleterra,  Arabella Trasca – Arabella Trasca Beauty,  Lisa DeRose – DeRose Designs

Laura and Philippe – Laura K InvitationsTamara and Kevin – Fuscia Designs Arthur Kerekes – Fusion EventsCindy Johnson –Platinum Events, Laura Antendido – Laura & Co.  ‘step and repeat’ images by www.ianliwanaphotography.com To see the whole gallery click here… http://www.ianliwanagphotography.com/haiyanto. Photography graciously provided by Andreas at www.andreasavdoulos.com