Wedding Odyssey 2009

Today was the first day of the Wedding Odyssey 2009 show at the Ciociaro Club in Windsor.
The place was packed with brides, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride (or grooms) and even some grooms and groomsmen, as well as vendors eager to showcase their wares and give deals and discounts.

I took many pictures of the fashion show models in their beautiful gowns and accessories, and a few pictures of some of the vendor booths that were just too beautiful not to photograph and mention specifically.

Dream Weddings (519) 567-2283 This picture doesn't give their work justice. I love the colors they chose - very current and high-end.

Designs by Diane (519) 974-9559 Both my husband and I agreed this display was absolutely top notch.

Here's another look at the display by "Designs by Diane"

There was one more venue decorator that I wanted to include but they didn't want their booth photographed for fear someone may take their design * and have it copied through another decorator ....

Anyhow, here are a few pictures of the show.


If you haven't had a chance to get out there today, be sure to put it on your schedule for tomorrow.


All the photos are uploaded to our gallery for your viewing pleasure.

Wedding Shows

The Wedding Odyssey show is January 10 - 11, 2009
Although I have not made an absolute commitment or booked our space, I would like to be there with a fabulous display, so any ideas or suggestions would be very appreciated.

I'll be deciding by the end of this week - either way, I think it's a show you should put on your schedule if you have a wedding in your future. They'll have industry professionals showcasing the latest and greatest in wedding fashions, trends and merchandise, several fashion shows, prizes and much more.

I hope to see you there

Spotlight On: Sweet Pea's

Spotlight on local merchants: Sweet Pea's Children & Maternity 4112 Walker Road Windsor, Ontario ( 519 ) 969.4040

Fantastic high end products, accessories and fashions for maternity and baby.

I went to the grand opening the weekend of April 5th and left with an armful of maternity fashions, baby clothes and a bathtub.

The store was dressed-up with pastel balloons and delicious looking cupcakes arranged creatively on a tiered rack on the counter next to a beautiful cake adorned with "icing" peas, greeted me. Although I arrived only ten minutes after the store opened for the day, it was already packed with shoppers and a line had already formed for the cash register with women carrying arm loads of children and maternity fashions, toys, baby and child furniture and accessories. I was pleased there was such a great turnout but could feel my heart sink as it beat faster and louder, fearful that items I had seen previously would be gone. I reached the racks and found only two of the Thyme Maternity and Old Navy Maternity shirts I had come to purchase. I was happy and shopped around a bit more and found several more items.

Pleased with my selections, I made my way to the cash register where I filled out ballots as the clerk entered my purchases on the cash register. Speaking briefly with the owner Mackenzie Murphy as she helped show me how to operate the bathtub gadgets. They are not the simple blue molded plastic vessels they used to be when I was a new mom and find Mackenzie extremely helpful in explaining how to properly use the products she sells, even when the store is full of people and activity.

I highly recommend Sweet Pea's for your purchase or sale of maternity fashions of baby clothes and accessories.