The Photos and Fun page is growing but we still need you to send me your pictures and fun stuff! Please submit your photos, as well as a short blurb, to me at The Bride's Project and I'll be happy to post them here.

This is lovely Rachel with her new hubby, married on... you got it, May 24, 2008. She's in Brides' Project attire, and I have to tell you, Rachel is a sweetheart. A joy to have here, and one absolutely gorgeous woman! Congrats Rachel!

Shari found her gem here as well, and just wrote to say that it's comin' home to Mama! This dress is so full of good karma and spirit, and thank you so much Shari for offering it back to The Brides' Project. It will bring another bride the same joy it brought you. Hugs! H

Taylor Clark ... another phenomenal set of pics from clients! Taylor, you're stunning hon, and thank you for being a part of what we do here! It's so amazing to see the pics of the 'big day' and feel that we could be a part of making it beautiful with you.

Here's a promotion that we worked with Kyra from Sony with for the movie Made of Honour... all dreses provided by The Brides' Project!!! I think they had a super fun day :)

This is a gorgeous picture of Carissa on her wedding day. Congrats Cari! She's such a sweetie with a beautiful smile and lovely friendly/happy personality! She sent me a link to oodles of her wedding pics, and I kept looking at them again, and again, and again 'cause she looks SO happy!!! Cari donated her dress, size 6, and it's here for the next lucky bride who wants to carry on a tradition of smiles and fun in her new life ahead. Thanks Cari!

Now here's one hot sexy bride! Natalie knocked Pauls' socks off in this Hollywood Glam number. Apparently he had trouble standing when she came down the aisle on August 18th at the Thomas Foster Memorial Church in Uxbridge. Am I surprised? Heck no. Natalie was such a sweetheart to work with here, and found just the look she was after. Big hugs Natalie! You look absolutely stunning, and thanks for sharing some pics.

Amber and Mason were married on the Canada Day Weekend by me. The beautiful dress came from TBP and is my favourite. You look beautiful Amber and thanks for sending the photos to share. You'll have an amazing future together... keep in touch. And would you believe... I"m now a redhead?!

Jodyann and Linus were married on September 16th, 2007. After one year of being happily married, Jodyann sent us some photos to post here. You look stunning in that Alfred Sung hon... and I bet Linus fainted at the altar!

Allison and Slobodan exchanged their vows on November 4th, 2007 at Casa Loma. As their officiant, I would like to "Wish you a mawwage fiwwed wif all da happiness and twu wuv you can dweam of. You two deserve nothing less." And again, this was not Allison's actual wedding gear... sometimes people don't want their real pics online but just wanna say 'hi' and thanks in a fun way that reflects them and their enjoyment here.

Yolanda writes, "You probably don't remember me but I bought a veil from you over a year ago at your sell-out sale prior to your big move to the castle. My wedding was in June of 2006 and your diamond white veil with swarovski crystals really topped off the look! So, thank you. I had just moved to Toronto from Vancouver and make a big trip on the bus out to your Laird location. I also got some of that delicious Chai you were selling. Which, i have long finished and am craving. I still check out your website cuz i love to see the dresses you post and am impressed that you are officiating now. You are really helping brides in so many ways!" I'm out of the Chai sweetie, but wishing you tons of joy.

Congratulations to Angela and Heather! Thank you for inviting me to officiate your wedding. We went to a beautiful quiet spot on Hanlan's Point, with only the sounds of the waves and birds. Angela and Heather have 5 years behind them already, and a beautiful future to look forward to back in Colorado. 07/17/2007... a special day for them, and a wonderful day for me with two incredibly beautiful women now joined as life partners in marriage. I even let a few little wee tears loose on my way back to the ferry... these two are so dedicated to each other, and share immense love... I would have to be made of stone not to find joy in that, and shed a tear of happiness for them! Angela and Heather... Enjoy your years together, the happiness you have built and the amazing respect and admiration you share.

Helen

Gina, her husband and their new child are moving to Ottawa. Gina writes that her husband was the "impetus in donating my wedding dress. We're clearing house... (we) wanted to donate special items that others could use to a worthwhile cause." Thank you for the donation of your beautiful wedding dress and the best of luck in Ottawa.

Becky writes. "Our wedding was on June 2, 2007 at Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario. Both Cameron and I are very thankful that we found out about The Brides' Project and think it is an amazing organization. I love the dress and the veil and have received many compliments on it. We hope someone else is able to have as much joy with that dress at their wedding as Cameron and I did. Thank you Helen, for everything!!" You two are so sweet, and I wish you nothing but the best for a lively, fun and future filled with dreams coming true!

Here are Fiona and Mike celebrating their love for each other. We wish that you both experience the same love and happiness, every day, for the rest of your lives. Fiona's veil was designed and made by me and she also got her tiara and other accessories from TBP. Fiona writes, "I can’t begin to thank you for the beautiful veil you made for my June 17, 2006 wedding… it was stunning and I keep putting it on to this day…" We also want to mention that Fiona is a wedding planner and a link to her web site can be found on the Services page under Wedding Coordinators.

Here are Ruthia and Mark. Folks, I wish you much joy, happiness and love throughout your years together. Ruthia got her gown and veil at the TBP. Their wedding was also the inauguration of TBP wedding clean up service. More info on that can be found in the May 8th listing on the News Page. Ruthia wrote, "Many thanks again for your help during the wedding.  You were an amazing blessing to it."

Here are Mike and Vanessa. Their wedding was at Graydon hall in Toronto and I officiated. Vanessa purchased her dress and veil from me. In her email, Vanessa thanked Helen for helping to make her and Mike's special day all that more special. Vanessa and Mike are now expecting wee one #1. Congrats!!! You'll be amazing parents.

Here's Amanda and Andy on their wedding day. They look so happy. Peace and love for the two of you, for the rest of your lives, is the wish we have for you. Amanda wrote, "I got lots of compliments on my dress and my veil which were both from The Brides' Project. It was an absolutely perfect day with family and friends
on June 23, 2007. Thanks to Helen and everyone at The Brides' Project for all their help with the dress and veil. It was perfect!"
Amanda donated the dress back on June 30, 2007. Thank you for your thoughtfulness which allows TBP to continue it's mission.

Chelsea writes: Just wanted to let you know that my veil turned out perfect on the wedding day! I couldn't have asked for a more beautiful veil and a more wonderful person to work with in creating it. Thank you for making my dreams come true. I had planned to take my veil off after the ceremony, but as you'll see on the last photo, I loved it too much to take off so I kept it all the way through the reception. Good luck to the two of you with many years of happiness and love.

"Hey Guys... I'm cold! Come cuddle with me!"

Here are the latest photos of Lizzie's 4 kittens. They were taken on June 16th when they were 12 days old. They have to be some of the healthiest kittens around. Chubby and spunky, "Yeah, we're cute..."

Here are the latest additions to TBP cattery. These four were born on Monday June 4. I think they been listening to their Aunt Patty and Uncle Charlie on how to get along with the other cats at TBP. Chill, have a nap and try not to get too stressed.

Here we have Natalie and Larysa, two gorgeous, lovely brides who made June 9, 2007 a very fun day at TBP!!! Thanks ladies... you were a joy to have, and I hope that you both have amazing wedding days. Can't wait to see the pics... okay, got Nat's pics... Larysa, LARYSA, ....

Diane writes... "I was determined to have an economical and somewhat environmental 'small' wedding of 30 people. It was held at my family cottage... and we even went for a canoe ride!" Diane and Brad were married on August 26, 2006. We wish you joy and love for the rest of your lives. Oh Diane, thanks for donating the dress back to TBP.

Here are some beautiful photos of Barbara from her March 2007 wedding to Chris. We wish the two of you the greatest joy and happiness for the rest of your lives. Barbara purchased her veil in October 2006 from Helen and she said that everyone commented on how beautiful it is. Your gown was stunning too Barbara.

Here's a Swallowtail butterfly that Helen found on the car ferry when heading for Dauphin Island Alabama. The poor thing had a broken wing.

A bit of mindless fun on banks of the muddy Mississippi in New Orleans. The tourist districts are up and operating but there are sections on the city that are deserted. Houses, apartment buildings, stores and entire shopping malls boarded up or collapsing. Half as many people live in the Big Easy after the Katrina disaster.

Here are a couple of parrots from the Amazon exhibit at the Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans.

Hey! It's Dorrie, Dad and Nemo!!!

I met a couple of guys outside the aquarium and DUDE stop pokin' me in the leg.

This beautiful fountain is at the Charlotte North Carolina airport.

Sophie wrote, "I wanted to thank you for my beautiful veil. It turned out exactly as I had hoped and went so well with my dress. It was perfect! You were so helpful and did such a wonderful job." Here's a photo of Sophie and David on their wedding day in August 2006. We hope that you're always as happy as you are here. (photo credit Rosetta Li)

Above are Sophie and David's guys Aikido (black and white) and Tengu all dressed up for the occasion.

Tracy wrote, "I purchased my dress from the Brides Project, and think it’s wonderful. I keep telling my friends about it, and hope to be visiting soon with them. Here is a picture of my husband & I on our wedding day..." Congratulations to both you and your husband Tracy. You are such an amazing pair! Hugs!!!

"You made my veil for my January 27, 2007 winter wedding - I just wanted to send on a picture of the day - it was perfect!" Thanks Stephanie. You look so lovely and happy in the photo. We wish you & Phil a lifetime of joy and love together. photo credit: andreasphoto.ca