Najla Elwenni, the owner of Blush Magazine and Amy Bohn, the owner of Local Love have teamed up! With over 20 years of combined experience in the wedding industry, these ladies are ready to bring you a one-of-a-kind bridal event experience.

Blush Magazine has been a local wedding resource since 2009. Local Love was founded in 2016, the latest event was held at the Fairmont Hotel Macdonald on Friday, February 20th attracting nearly 400 guests and 70+ local vendors. Guests and exhibitors enjoyed hor d’ouevers, champagne, custom wedding setups, fashion displays and more. With nearly 70 exhibitors this modern pop up wedding event was THE destination for all things bridal in Edmonton.

SAVE THE DATE
Local Love at Enjoy
Sunday, September 24th: 11am-4pm
The Enjoy Centre – St Albert, AB

“We’re excited to connect brides and grooms from all walks of life with local vendors that can help them achieve their wedding goals. Our aim is to promote the local wedding community by interacting and building relationships with industry professionals and the communities we service.”- Najla Elwenni & Amy Bohn

Vendor Inquiry www.locallovepopup.com/vendor-application/

Instagram: @locallovepopup

 

This retro tropical wedding is cool with a capital “c” and it has everything to do with the creatives behind it. They took a vision and created a retro tropical industrial fusion shoot with color and style like you wouldn’t believe. Michelle Larmand captured all these great shots which you can find in a spread in our Spring Summer 2017 issue. Check out the acknowledgments below for more local talent!

It’s one of the most universal traditions in the world. But, it’s celebrated differently by everyone. Different cultures have different customs, many of which extend to bridal style. We’ve created three bridal looks on women of different ethnicities.

North America

Soft pinks on lips, cheeks and eyes with just a touch of highlighter complement fair skin. A loosely defined fishtail braid adds dimension to sun-kissed strands.

East Asia

Peachy shades add warmth to olive skin tones, while a smoky effect created with colour emphasizes small eyes without overpowering them.

India

Full, dark lashes contrast with shimmering silver shadow to make the eyes this exotic beauty’s main accessory. Opt for a dramatic up-do over a tiara for a regal look.

Happy Summer Blush Readers!

We’re elated to share that our Fall Winter 2016 issue will be available across the two western provinces by the end of next week. You can also order a copy now via our purchase page. This issue we got to get creative again and coordinate our cover and editorial shoot. Believe it or not, we were inspired by a piece of fabric this time, the backdrop of our cover from Neat Rentals was the base and everything else came together with an incredible local team; Jenelle Jamani of Special Event Rentals, Flowers by Willows, Brianne Gabrielle Cakes, Blushed Beaute, Novelle Bridal Shop, Tricia Victoria Photography, Little Black Letter Company, Glossie, Simons and Paris Jewellers.

The Fall Winter 2016 issue of Blush Magazine is set to hit stands in Chapters & Indigo across Alberta and B.C. on July 25th. As always, we’d love to hear what you think and happy wedding planning!

For what’s possibly going to be the most photographed day of your life, we understand that you would want to look and feel beautiful. This exclusive beauty shoot for Blush Magazine aims to provide you ladies with inspiration for your next special occasion. Pick your look and don’t wait too long to book your trial.

Trendsetter: Break the hairspray-heavy mold with a fun and fancy pony. Pulled-back hair works with shimmering peach tones to create a radiant glow that will carry you down the aisle to the dancefloor. Key Products: Nars Contour Palette, Shimma Shimma Eyeshadow, Brows by Anastasia, Hairbro toupee MAC Peachykeen.

Boho Chic: Every flower child needs a crown of blooms to accent perfectly undone waves. Minimal makeup on the eyes keeps the focus on soft, petal-pink lips ready for that first kiss. Key Products: YSL Babydoll Lipstick, Dame Blush, MAC Cream Concealer.

Traditional: Emphasize the look of love in your eyes with smoky shadow and full lashes. A sweet yet sophisticated half-up style frames this timeless beauty. Key Products: MAC Faux Lipstick, Lise Watier Concealer Palette, hair wigs, Magin Blush.