Maddy K Weddings

2009-07-13T10:03:00.002-04:00

Our favorite summer Colour.

Summer weddings tend to bring out some of the brightest colours, and this summer is no exception!
Vibrant Green is a colour we are seeing frequently, and we just love how it pops! You can go anywhere with this colour and pair it with several colours; green & brown, green & black, green & purple, green & yellow, and green & pink!

So have fun and be creative with this summers colour that POPS!

2009-07-12T08:30:00.003-04:00

We love our animals!
Some couples love their animals so much that they include them part of their wedding ceremony & reception. After reading an article about Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, wanting her 3 dogs in her upcoming wedding, I was inspired to look up all the dogs in wedding ceremonies that I could find - our inspiration board covers what I found.

You can dress them up, or simply tie a bow to their collars, or just leave them the way you love them the most! Either way reflects your relationship with your "best friend".
Celebrities like Adam Sandler made his dog his best man, while other couples keep them as a part of their bridal party! Be creative and why not have your pooch with you, they are there for you all the time anyways, why not this day!!

We were inspired to write about pets at weddings because one of the girls on our staff just got a pug.

2009-07-07T12:07:00.004-04:00

Nothing says romance and love better then pastels and pinks!

Valerie and Fabio held their beautiful wedding reception at one of our favorite locations in Old montreal, The Nelligan Hotel. Pastels, roses, and ribbons were seen throughout the reception with a tiny pop of red. This reception was simple yet very elegant and suited this beautiful couple from Rome perfectly.

We wish Valerie and Fabio all the best in their new life together. Congratulations!

2009-07-06T10:05:00.004-04:00

Koko Restaurant + Bar

This downtown chic restaurant and bar has been the backdrop to a couple of our weddings over the past year, so we just had to feature it!

Located at the corner of Boulevard Saint-Laurent and Rue Sherbrooke, this venue is so versatile we’ve done wedding receptions and ceremonies on their beautiful terrace and dinning area. The bar is decorated with dramatic chandeliers and accents of bold black and lime green. This venue is where brides and grooms take their creative side to new heights with concepts and ideas that make their guests say WOW!

The executive chef is Felix Turianskyj and this menu is best classified as contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine. It’s gourmet all around!

All our brides and grooms that have celebrated at KOKO have loved every moment of it! What’s best? KOKO Restaurant + Bar is attached to the chic Opus Hotel. Have you and your guest stay right next door at one of Montreal’s hottest Boutique Hotel.

Have your Wedding Ceremony and Reception at KOKO Resturant + Bar with Maddy K! Email us today for more information.

2009-06-30T07:13:00.002-04:00

Maddy K Real Weddings...

With so many social marketing tools to take care of, we sometimes neglect to update our blog with our latest work... our FB Fanpage is full of photos however our blog readers hardly ever get to see the outcome of our hard work... so for the next few posts, I will be sharing some of our real weddings done recently and of course if you would like to see the full portfolio of that particular wedding, you would be able to do so on our FB Fanpage!

The first wedding is Joanna and Kevin. They got married in May. The Ceremony was at the Notre Dame de Basilica Chapel followed by an intimate ceremony at the Nelligan. It was a destination wedding for the couple who were from Toronto, and got 80 of their close friends and family to join them.

The concept was black and white with a hint of blue...the flowers mixes of hydrangeas created by our very own floral designer Vicki S. and the tables were adorned by crystal chandeliers that glittered all night long!!! This special moments of this wedding was captured by non other than Christina Esteban who always does a great job!!!

Wishing Joanna and Kevin all the best in their life together.

2009-06-02T19:25:00.004-04:00

Maddy K on Twitter!

We are so excited to announce that we have joined the Twitter Revolution!

Join us on Twitter
We've created our own wallpaper with some highlights of our weddings, let us know what you think!!

- The Maddy K Team

http://twitter.com/MaddyKAtelier

2009-06-02T10:36:00.006-04:00

A Nautical Reception

In Montreal, we are so blessed to have a large variety of places, scenery, and activities. Couples are that much more blessed because the possibilities are practically endless when it comes to wedding ceremony and reception ideas.

From mid May to Mid October the Old Port can offer you a little something special that you can't find anywhere else! You can partake in a boat tour or the Fleuve St-Laurent. There are a handful of companies that can take large groups and include a 5 or 6 course dinner, entertainment and dancing.

Here are 3 Great boat tour/dinner companies:

Le Bateau Mouche (Au Vieux Port de Montral)
Take in all the charm and dazzling colours of Montréal by night, to the rhythm of the river! Enjoy the lilting strains of international music as you dine on memorable dishes reflecting a tasteful blend of tradition and creativity.
Renowned for his culinary talents, Alain Pignard, Executive Chef of the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth Hotel serves up cuisine that combines tradition and creativity and showcases the finest regional products while our team of someliers developed a wine list with an international flavour, for a refined experience.
Whether you opt for the Five-Course Menu served on the main deck, the Prestige Menu or the Gourmet Menu served in the VIP Lounge, you can rest assured that the Bateau-Mouche’s team of experienced professionals will spare no effort to ensure the success of your event.
http://www.bateaumouche.ca/en/

Croisières AML
When you want to celebrate a special occasion in a very special way, Croisières AML has outstanding options to choose from. We can arrange a Happy Hour, a colorful brunch, a lunch cruise, a fabulous dinner cruise or even a custom event. We can provide exactly what you need on board: entertainment, bar and restaurant services; we can even decorate the rooms for you. Offer your group the pleasures of the St. Lawrence River. Our quality meals and stunning views of the illuminated shorelines are sure to make your cruise a success. Dance on our floating terrace under starry skies and make your corporative event cruise a new tradition!
http://www.croisieresaml.com/en/index.php

Croisiére Escapade VIP - *Delux Option*
Are you looking for an original venue for a classy business meeting, a luxury private cruise or a very special celebration? This new cruise service offers a refined environment for memorable nautical excursions with your guests. The private 25 m yacht features a panoramic lounge, an elegant dining room and full bar, and a café-terrasse. The on-board personnel is well-trained to respond to all your needs. And of course, you get full access to the latest technologies.
http://www.absolu80.com/

*Are you interested in taking your wedding reception or renewals to the high seas? Let the Maddy K Team take care of every last detail!

2009-05-26T11:26:00.003-04:00

Coming soon to theaters near you, a romantic comedy "The Proposal" featuring Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds.

The Proposal features a high-powered book editor (Sandra Bullock) who faces deportation to Canada when her working Visa is declined - actually declares that she is engaged to her assistant who she has tormented and stressed out for years;
Naturally her assitant (Ryan Renolds) goes along with it so that he is not out of a job.
While visiting his family in Alaska, the always-in-control city girl find herself in a fish-out-of-water situation with his quirky family.

The director of The Proposal also directed one of our favourite movies, "27 Dresses" So we are really excited what she has instore for us this time! We've been invited to the sneak preview of The Proposal so we will definitely be writing a review about this one!!!

The movie is scheduled to be in theaters June 19th.

-The Maddy K Team

2009-05-15T21:35:00.002-04:00

A Logo for your Wedding

Traditionally we see most monograms on napkins and on the invitations. Now with the help of graphic designers, we see monograms on everything and everywhere! It's chic, it's posh, and it's absolutely fabulous!

We like to think of a monogram as the logo for your wedding. It represents that day and more importantly, it represents you as a couple. You can easily get your monograms on your table settings and decorations.

The Maddy K Boutique offers a wide variety of gifts and ideas that you can customize allowing you to personalize your reception with your initials.

*All monogramed items can be found in the Maddy K Boutique
http://www.maddyk.weddingstar.com/

2009-05-06T12:54:00.003-04:00

Cakes that make you say "WOW!"

There are cakes with flowers and cakes with tiers. There are cakes with elegance and cakes with a twist!

Yes usually a twisted cake is not a dream come true - unless it is designed and created by Ron Ben-Israel. Recently featured in InStyle Weddings, these cakes are amazing pieces of art and style. It's haute-couture and a statement sure to be the talk of your wedding.

We just had to write a little something about these fabulous pieces of art!

Enjoy!

2009-04-28T11:49:00.002-04:00

Movies We Love!

With the weather going from hot to cold, sunny to raining, we've had some time to look some of our favorite movies! There are so many movies out there with weddings as their central theme, making it almost a right of passage for every bride. Naturally almost every "wedding" movie is a romantic comedy, but some even have a place in the best movie category.
My Big Fat Geek Wedding, for example, won lots of awards and gained global recognition! Both brides and grooms can enjoy this film!

The Wedding Signer is a typical Adam Sandler film with a romantic twist - very nostalgic.

Our favorite: Father of the Bride - it's an AMAZING movie and I think made everyone tear up just a little - it also showcases how much weddings can cost and the stress in planning!

So go ahead, rent a wedding movie, indulge! - we won't tell!

2009-04-21T20:38:00.009-04:00

After months of planning, your big day has come and gone, and it’s now time to take your first vacation together as a married couple - your honeymoon. Maddy K Events + Weddings Atelier is including complimentary honeymoon planning services to all Maddy K clients.

Couples can take advantage of complimentary honeymoon consultation and planning services with Sara Abbott, Maddy K’s exclusive honeymoon and destination wedding consultant. With over 6 years of experience, Sarah is able to plan your dream honeymoon anywhere in the world!

“There are many reasons why a honeymoon is important” says Sara, “it’s a romantic get-a-way, and a trip where a couple can be alone for their first couple weeks of marriage.”
We know it’s important to have a travel agent take care of all the little things before and during your honeymoon, and that’s why Maddy K is including free honeymoon planning services to all her clients! “When booking a big trip on your own there a lot stressful things to consider” says Sara, “things like which supplier is reliable, what documents are needed, and who the couple should contact if something goes wrong. With the stress of planning a wedding, a honeymoon shouldn’t be something a couple has to worry about as-well.”

This exclusive service is offered to Maddy K clients only, so why not take advantage of this essential service courtesy of Maddy K Events + Weddings Atelier.

2009-04-21T19:19:00.003-04:00

Eco-Chick just in time for Earth Day!

Eco-Chick is not only in this season, it’s here to stay! Do your part while planning and decorating your wedding by incorporating eco-friendly elements into the reception. With Earth Day on April 22nd isn’t now the best time to think green?

Our suggestions...
Lighting: Typically receptions are held at restaurants, reception halls, or even on patios. Ask the location if they’d be willing to exchange their lighting for candles. It’s romantic and really sets the mood as well as saves energy!
Wedding Favors: Think glass, aluminum, recycled paper, and even bamboo. We’ve found some great ideas online, like potted plants, votive candles with cinnamon or bamboo attached. All are recyclable and reusable!
Table settings.: We found these great place setting holders made of bamboo. You can really get creative with table settings, think rocks, or anything else for that matter!

Idea like these are fun, unique, and most importantly good for the environment!

Happy Earth-Day

-The Maddy K Team

2009-04-15T19:22:00.001-04:00

The lovely, the classic and our favorite accessory....
The Headband!

Headbands come in so many shapes, sizes, and decor, that the possibilities are endless and the statements are fabulous! Brides love headbands, and we love how it polishes the look!

We've compiled a mini-inspiration board with some of our top headband picks!

Enjoy!!!

2009-04-10T19:26:00.000-04:00

Not too long ago, we talked about different locations to have your wedding. We were so inspired about vineyard weddings, that we’ve compiled an inspiration board of Vineyard weddings. It’s so romantic and simple that a Vineyard Wedding will surely leave your guests in aww...

2009-03-27T20:24:00.003-04:00

Other then who you are going to marry, what you'll be wearing is the second most important aspect of a bride's big day!

"Say Yes to the Dress" is a great little show on TLC that reveals the inner workings of the world's premier bridal salon in New York, Kleinfeld Bridal.
The show features fashions and trends in bridal wear, as well as some heart felt stories of real brides to be. The show also features many gowns and what styles go best with body shape. It's a great show for brides to be to watch and gain perspective of cuts, alterations, and opinion.

There was one episode of a bride who really wanted a dress from a particular designer.. but her body figure wasn't made for this designers style. So the team at Kleinfeld Bridal found her exactly what she was looking for, but from another designer..... and she knew that dress was to be the one!

2009-03-27T20:07:00.006-04:00

It's one of the most important accessories for brides and grooms alike.

Their Shoes!
And with luxury designers like JimmyChoo, Christian Loubouton, and Manolo Blahnik, why not indulge a little when it comes to your shoes.

What's hot? Heels that pop! A trend we are seeing this wedding season is colour, crystals, bows and anything that strikes as original and fun! Predominately chunky over dainty, and heels over flats. But anything goes, so have fun and maybe even indulge in your favorite designers like JImmy Choo or Christian Loubouton!

We've compiled an inspiration board of shoes from mid to high end designers. Although we've chose pink in our board (with a beautiful pink hand bag by Christian Loubouton), don't be afraid to look for green, yellow or blue when picking your heels!

Enjoy!

-The Maddy K Team

2009-03-22T20:13:00.001-04:00

Watermelon pink is fun, exciting, sexy, and as feminine as you can get! It's also one of this seasons hottest colours, for Weddings! I love pink because you can always sneak it in the reception, or you can have a full watermelon pink themed wedding. We've compiled a watermelon pink inspiration board!

Watermelon Pink Themed Weeding: Watermelon Pink and Apple Green!
What I've seen to be so cute is giving your guest watermelon pink and apple green jelly belly jellybeans as wedding favors! The Maddy K Boutique (http://www.maddyk.com) has lots of different little boxes and tins you can put the jelly beans in. So, be creative, have fun, and don't hold back!

2009-03-18T13:53:00.003-04:00

Lovely "Notions"

Ideas and concepts for a wedding cake can be found almost anywhere. More often than not they are designed to match a color scheme, a specific theme, or tie in with floral arrangements. Sometimes a bride and groom need not look any further than to themselves for inspirations! The bride in her beautiful wedding gown and the groom in his crisp suit are, after all, the stars of the show so why not choose a design to highlight just that!

A classic white cake covered in sugary eyelet lace is a lovely way to compliment the details of the bride's dress while still being simple enough to work with many colors and themes. True, it's all about the bride, but even the groom's attire can lend itself to a unique design by focusing on the fabric and details of his shirt! A collar, pattern or button for instance may be all the inspiration you need to find your perfect cake!

2009-03-18T13:23:00.003-04:00

For The Birds!

One thing I've noticed recently is that no matter what store I stumble across, I always manage to find something adorned with birds! From home decor to fashion, they are everywhere! On delicate china patterns, assortments of whimsical wall hangings, pendants on necklaces or fun, feminine patterns on t-shirts, one thing is certain; it's all about birds!

I am happy to say that this inspiration has also made its way to wedding cakes and personally, I absolutely love it! In my opinion these fun patterns and designs are trendy enough to add a modern touch to your cake while still remaining delicate and romantic. Whether keeping things soft in a pastel color pallet, taking it up a notch with bold reds and yellows or simply topping the cake with an adorable pair of love birds, it is clear that these fashionable feathers are very versatile!

This beautiful collection of cakes is all courtesy of Lovin Sullivan whose cakes are always spectacular! The cake topper is a more recent discovery of mine by Ann Wood who has a charming, handsome collection of ornaments fabricated out of re-used materials from vintage garments.

2009-03-02T21:39:00.002-05:00

Join us on Facebook!!!

We invite all brides to join our Facebook Fanpage. There you will see more updates on what we've been up to... more albums of 'real weddings', our calendar of weddings for 2009 along with the Maddy K Video that you just can't miss!

We will try to make sure we update our blog as much as we do our FB Fanpage... however as the summer months get closer, we will have less and less time to update both... so do keep visiting!

2009-02-27T20:38:00.002-05:00

VIVEZ LA VIE WITH MADDY K

Great news! Maddy K has now partnered up with Vivez La Vie, a worldwide concierge service company. This new collaboration will be exclusive to Maddy K clients and give them access to a free personal concierge service for a whole year! Let Maddy K and Vivez La Vie give you back your most valuable asset: your time.

Now Maddy K couples and their guests can have more time to indulge in other activities! Your personal concierge team will work out the details and take away the stress. Vivez La Vie will learn your personal tastes and assist you with any travel arrangements, restaurant reservations, guest accommodations, Spa day for the girls and even finding a babysitter! You can now simplify your life by taking advantage of your free one year membership with Vivez La Vie’s personal concierge team courtesy of Maddy K, enjoy!

ABOUT VIVEZ LA VIE

Founded in 2006, Vivez La Vie quickly established itself as an innovative enterprise offering new resources to address local needs, a broad international network and a top level team. The enterprise has already won several awards including the 2007 Quebec Entrepreneurship Contest and the 2008 Prix Reconnaissance Innovation, a distinction honoring Quebec's most innovative businesses.

Today, in addition to serving its international clients, Vivez la vie continues to expand its private concierge team and its worldwide affiliated partner network in order to continue optimizing its services.

ABOUT THE FOUNDER

Rich of his studies in both Thailand and Taiwan, Nicolas rapidly evolved on the workplace from sales and customer service position to upper management. He’s very proud of his achievements at Dell computer working with the Preferred Account Division in Toronto and as director of Customer Service and Chief of Operations for the corporate branch of Van Houtte in Montréal.

Now with 15 years work experience in the corporate world and service industry, founding managing director Nicolas Marion belongs to that generation of dynamic young entrepreneurs endowed with a capacity for achieving greater client satisfaction by combining efficiency and know-how, effectiveness and accessibility.

A firm believer in local and social involvements, he actively participates on the board of the SADC des Laurentides, a non-profit agency that promotes the social and economic development of the Laurentian community, as well as being a member of the ICEA, the International Concierge & Errand Association.

2009-02-27T20:16:00.000-05:00

As we get closer to spring (28 days till spring!), we want to share some of the hottest colours when it comes to spring weddings. Today we are focusing on clover green. Green is always popular for spring and summer weddings, clover green gives you a darker version of green that contrasts great with springs natural backdrop.

You can easily pair clover green with white, pinks, browns, blues and blacks!

Here is a little inspiration in clover greens.

2009-02-22T22:25:00.002-05:00

Introducing Luisa Galuppo's Sweet Tip of the Week

Since graduating from Le Cordon Bleu Culinary Arts Institute, Luisa has experience much of what the wonderful world of culinary art has to offer, pastries in particular. Over the past several years, she has had the pleasure of working in some of the best hotels, pastry and chocolate shops Montreal has to offer. All of these great experiences have led her to her true passion; cake! Exquisite wedding and specialty cakes!

After studying with Toronto based cake designer, Bonnie Gordon, and having had the chance to work with the very talented Allyson Meredith of Allyson Meredith Cakes, she has since launched Luisa Galuppo Cakes. Having always been passionate about baking, she is now able to combine her love of pastry with her love of art and design.

Each of Luisa’s cakes is custom designed to reflect the personal style and taste of her clients and always made with the best quality ingredients, exceptional attention to detail and with great care! Luisa believes that the perfect cake is not only beautiful, but more importantly, delicious! It is a labor of love.

Luisa couldn’t be happier to be collaborating with Maddy K and looks forward to sharing her love of cakes and helping you find the right one! Get professional tips on how you can sweeten up your special day each week by tuning in to read Luisa’s Sweet Tips of the Week!

2009-02-18T14:13:00.003-05:00

Something Blue...

This spring there are a lot of great colours to choose from, and we'll be sure to make collages on all of them. From blues to greens and reds to purples it'll be a colourful and vibrant wedding season. We'll start the season off with something blue!

We'll see a lot of Light Aqua Blue (or Tiffany blue) accented with whites, creams or dark browns this spring. We love this colour because it's cool and fresh as well as a lot of fun! You can easily use this colour as a simple accent or set your theme around it. We've seen it paired a lot with vibrant red roses or orange tulips.

Here is some inspiration on our cool, fresh and fun Light Aqua Blue.