Creative and Unique Couples: Engagement Session Giveaway in Toronto

Want to win your engagement session from two of the cities finest photographers? Well, I, your Toronto Wedding Planner, is excited to tell you about this totally awesome and uber fun contest: An Engagement Session with Trevor and Larissa. Why do we love this contest? Well, it's super creative and encourages staging and themes, which is what I love the most! Remember, the skies the limit to your ideas:)

ENGAGEMENT SESSION GIVE AWAY
WIN A FREE E-SESSION WITH TREVOR & LARISSA

Engagement Session Contest - Trevor & Larissa, Toronto, Ontario



Some of you might remember our Engagement Session contest a few year's back... these were our winners of a Mad Men themed session at The Paddock.

It was a HUGE hit and we've decided to bring the competition back this year by popular demand! Click the image above to hear more about the contest, and how you can enter - there's absolutely no purchase necessary.


We were the original 'Engagement Session Your Way' creators, and we're excited to announce that it's back in full swing - and we want to give YOU (and your partner) the chance to win a FREE Engagement Session!


WHAT'S THE SKINNY?
We always tell our couples - Engagement Sessions are an opportunity to showcase a little bit of who you are. Your location choice, or activity should reflect your style as a couple, and have some sort of personal meaning for you, however big or small.

SO...

We're looking for the most original, creative and inspired ideas for an Engagement Session - come up with a unique session idea or location and tell us why it's perfect for you. It can be fun, quirky, sweet, romantic, silly or crazy... so long as it means something to you as a couple, and you're willing to follow through with your idea if you win, we want to hear it!



HOW DO I ENTER?
It's simple really - just 2 easy steps!

1. Come up with a unique, and creative idea for your Engagement Session and email it over to us: info{at}trevor-larissa.com, be sure to tell us why it's special to you and your partner, and why you think it would make the perfect session!
Be sure to include the following along with your entry: your names, email address(es), wedding date, phone number, and how you heard about the contest.

2. Stop by and "Like" our new Facebook page here: www.facebook.com/Trevor.Larissa for updates and announcement as the contest progresses.

The top 5 entries will be posted on the blog www.trevor-larissa.com/blog and sent to a vote online via our Facebook Page and the winner will receive their session FREE with both Trevor & myself!

For complete details, and to see more from the Mad Men themed session that won last time, click here: http://trevor-larissa.com/Contest/EngagementSessionYourWay

YOU'LL WIN:
- The Engagement Session idea you thought up with Trevor & Larissa!
- An archival, high resolution DVD of the fully enhanced, colour-corrected images.
- A password protected online gallery to share with your family & friends.
- Your choice between an 11x14" framed print or a Fine Art Guest book showcasing your session in print.
- That's a $600+hst value - just for coming up with a creative idea and sharing it with us - all free!

THE FINE PRINT:
- No purchase necessary!
- Entries will be accepted until March 31st, 2012 after which the top 5 choices will be published and voting for a winner will begin.
- Couples agree to allow Trevor & Larissa to blog the images of the session and share the experience via the website.
- Winner's must redeem their session with 6 months of notification.
- Polling between the top five contestants will take place online, results will be made public throughout the competition.

Moores Contest for the Groom by The Ring Bearer!

I know we are often so 'Bride' focused, but that doesn't mean we don't love our Grooms-to-be just the same! Here is a great Contest for the men out there, compliments of Moores and brought to you by The Ring Bearer. You could win suit rentals for you and your Groomsmen! Enter for your chance to win and don't forget to mention you heard about it from your trusty Toronto Wedding Planning Company, WeDDings Jubilee Planning. Enter here now!

The Kleinfeld Experience Contest by The Ring Bearer.

To all our Brides-to-be, we are once again super-excited to announce to you the amazing 'The Kleinfeld Experience' Contest by The Ring Bearer! Enter to win and don't forget to mention that you heard about it from your Toronto Wedding Planners, WeDDings Jubilee Planning! Good luck to you all. Enter here.

New Venue Alert: Grand Metropolitan in Mississauga

Review written by Gina Humilde

We are so lucky at WeDDings Jubilee to have some amazing 'planners-in-training' on our team, they are out in the field all the time in order to visit and get to know tons of venues, amazing vendors and, of course, get inspired to create some gorgeous weddings and events. I, your trusted Wedding Planner, try often to go along. In this case, it was not possible, so our very capable and brilliant Gina Humilde took the reigns & trekked to Mississauga to visit the new Grand Metropolitan. Enjoy her review:)

Looking for a luxurious banquet hall that houses a serious WOW factor? Well look no further than the newly renovated Grand Metropolitan in Mississauga.

Owned by Dynamic Hospitality & Entertainment who operates venues such as The Eglinton Grand and Atlantis Pavilions, this venue should have the same excellent track record for service.

The Grand Metropolitan offers two extravagant ballrooms on two different floors of the building. They are able to hold 250-450 guests. The spaces also include built in AV systems, complimentary parking and even separate bridal suites.

The main ballroom showcases an enormous, 40,000 crystal chandelier that is sure to capture everyone’s attention.

Now that is some serious bling!
Photo by Gina Humilde

If you need a space that needs very little décor, and exudes an air of opulence, this could be the place for you!

For more information email or call us anytime:)

Romantic ideas for everyone on Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines to all you love bugs. Here is a list of fab things to do this week in the Toronto GTA and surrounding areas to celebrate your love, compliments of your trusted Toronto Wedding Planner!

1. Catch a flick at the Revue Cinema. It's a 'blast from the past' movie-theater, but it has a wonderful air of romance to it.

2. Have a bite at the top of the the world (ok, at the top of Toronto). The 360 restaurant at the CN tower is wonderful. When was the last time you saw the city from those heights?

3. Super romantic and super AH-Mazing, St. Anne's Spa in Grafton, ON is to die for. For a reasonable price, it offers a luxury experience for you and your loved one to kick back and get pampered. They even offer a warm Chocolate Swedish Massage and a Hydrating Chocolate wrap...

4. Spend a weekend at the Ice Hotel in Quebec. Take it from me, this place is incredible. I am not a huge winter lover, but the Ice Hotel blew me away. I absolutely L.O.V.E. it. If you are a winter lover, you can also take part in awesome activities such as dog-sledding;)

5. How about a stay at the Luxurious Trump Hotel downtown Toronto? The hotel is spectacular and if you are looking for a taste of New York, this would be the quickest portal there.

6. How about a helicopter ride? Be it in Toronto touring the city from up above, or Niagara, viewing the falls or the wineries, you've got to do this at least once in your lifetime!

7. For the foodies out there, I've got you covered! If you are daring and up to trying something super-unique and an ultimate culinary experience for the senses, how about dining in the dark? O.Noir Restaurant does just that.

8. How do you like your eggs? Why not celebrate with a good old fashioned (and romantic) breakfast in bed. Stay home and nestle in bed and make your honey an awesome breakfast, complete with heart-shaped eggs!

9. How about something a little more risqué, strictly for those who are not shy and up for a little kink. Laide Lounge is an upscale, seductive and delicious resto-bar on Adelaide that will have your senses mesmerized by their naughty but delectable food and drink. Make sure you call for reservations.

10. And now for the more laid-back. How about a wonderful day of Skating at the Evergreen Brickworks followed by a delicious hot chocolate or hot apple cider at Balzac's in the Distillery District.


There are a ton more things I can think of, but these are my top 10 and certainly some of my faves.

Wishing you all much love and romance everyday, Happy Valentines Day from WeDDings Jubilee!