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Media:
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October 2007 Recipient of the national Start-a-Wave award: "The campaign celebrates Canada's 'wave-makers', people whose individual actions, however small or large, have created a positive 'wave' and inspired those around them." Helen and TBP will be appearing on packages of Sour Cream and Onion SunChips throughout 2008 to promote the progam.
Chatelaine October, 2007: full page acticle / advertisment for the Start-a-Wave program.
National Post September 1, 2007
Canadian Living April 2007: full page acticle on Helen and the work she does with TBP
"Living in Toronto" CBC Television February 2007
FLARE Volunteer Award Recipient, 2006. You can see the cover edition in August, 2006, or view the ceremony and speeches on June 9th on Rogers Cable TV. Thanks Hazel and the crew at FLARE. What an amazing experience!!!
CityTV who aired our interview on July 23rd 2005 and again on March 24th, 2006.
Derek Miller, Producer
Audra Brown, Videographer
The New RO in Ottawa for the spot on the noon show on November 26th, 2005
Toronto.com article by Lisa Whitaker, December 2004
CIUT Radio interview by Wendy Baker, February 14, 2005
Toronto Observer article by Nina Dragicevic
Nicole Petrin, independant writer, article finished November 16, 2005
Toronto Star article, reprinted across Canada via CP, Surya Bhattacharya, Canadian Press
Published: Monday, January 30, 2006
Metro, Fashion Frugalista!
National Post: 3 articles - including a two part series on the life of a wedding dress Diva on a Dime: Oct/2006
Thank you for taking such a keen interest in this Project, and doing so much to help me promote it. Your efforts will help in changing the lives of so many children with cancer. Thank you.
Virginia Anderson. Gini was wonderful in offering her enthusiasm and full support for the start of this endeavour. She is someone who I am proud to call a friend.
Our corporate sponsors play a huge role in keeping The Brides' Project going... and have offered a variety of free or discounted products and services to help us out. I strongly encourage you to support these businesses who have demonstrated great generosity and their willingness to contribute.
Please note: I do not recommend or list any sponsors without complete faith in their services and products. They are not listed simply for their donations to the Brides' project... but because they also offer budget-conscious and superior quality services. To recommend your suppliers and help this business grow, please provide feedback and information by emailing me!
Paloma Blanca: Thank you Marty for such a generous contribution. Your warmth, generosity and kindness are greatly respected. Check their website for authorized retailers of their gorgeous collection of Paloma Blanca, Mikaella and their Sweet Sized Diva line. Paloma Blanca has been a recognized and trusted name in the bridal industry since 1937. As the success of our company has grown, our commitment to brides and retailers has far exceeded industry standards.
299 Dundas Street East, P.O. Box 970
Waterdown ON L0R 2H0
Phone: (905) 689-8826
Fax: (905) 689-2955
Bridal Image: Yvonne Yue and Jackie Acevedo from Bridal Image made a huge contribution with over 80 brand new gowns. From visiting their salon, it was immediately obvious that any bride would be treated with exceptional care and respect by their consultants, and receive personal, attentive service. I've also heard the same feedback from brides who have shopped there. You can find them at 2838 Dufferin St., (416) 504-6374, or at www.bridal-images.com
Veronica Di Santo: Veronica Di Santo is another person that I feel very honoured to have amongst our list of sponsors. She has donated some of her gowns to The Brides' Project, and frankly, they are works of art. The Di Santo collection is one that defies description... it is one that gives true meaning to the term "Haute Couture." Everything they do is custom made... with so much attention to detail that it's stunning. Please support them for their contributions. You can visit their studio at 4040 Steeles Ave W, Suite 14 & 15 in Woodbridge, but please call 905-264-5518 first for an appointment. You can reach them by email by using this link
A&B: The Finishing Touch: You'll all laugh at me, but when Sheri & Chez brought their money box rental items to the open house, and I seriously wanted to steal the Cinderalla's carriage. These days, many wedding gifts are brought in the form of cards to the wedding... big gift boxes are no longer the norm. And, to do this with class and style, a rented card box (and this is no ordinary box) is an absolute necessity! Having a cardboard box covered in tulle is... frankly... kinda tacky. You HAVE to see their items. Give them a call at 905-846-1859 for more info and pictures (which I hope to include soon), or email audra_kelly@rogers.com
Home of Toronto's first non-toxic dry cleaning process and specialists in gown cleaning and preservation. Laird Cleaners have partnered with us to offer all gown purchasers 30% off gown cleaning and is providing me with free consultation on the cleaning needs of gowns in store. Laird Cleaners also has in-house tailoring by one of Toronto's best. You can find them at 790 Eglinton Ave E., find out more about them at www.lairdcleaners.com or give them a ring at 416-425-9474
Norbert and Francine Duhaime from The Bridal House have made an extremely generous contribution of 45 bridesmaid and well over 200 wedding gowns, to the Project, to date, with many more to come. They have helped enormously in spreading the word in Alberta to ensure that we offer our programmes to children right across Canada. I am thrilled to have such a generous sponsor in donations of both gowns and their time and effort. You can reach them at
The Bridal House Ltd
13059-156 Street, Edmonton, AB T6V0A2
Phone: 780-454-1636
or their website at www.thebridalhouse.com.
Non-intrusive, Documentary-style Videography: Randy Maxwell from All Event Video Services Inc. offers a top-of-the line, low-key documentary wedding style that features experience that comes from 21 years in the business. No silly annoying skits or blinding bright lights... just unparalleled professionalism. All Event Video Services offers a wide variety of solutions for your wedding, including photography and will provide a timeless memento of your wedding that is well worth the investment. All Event Video Services has kindly offered to donate a portion of the proceeds from any Brides' Project referral. For more information, you can reach Randy at producer@alleventvideo.com, or call 416-254-9999.
By Request: By Request – Performance Entertainment Specialists is not your average DJ Company. Blake Belcher and his talented associates are dedicated and determined to “Share Your Vision,” creating the perfect atmosphere for your Wedding Day. From the planning stages to your special last dance of the evening… By Request is ready for anything or any mood that may strike the crowd. The combination of your requests, a variety of dance moves, with the occasional costume or prop – guided by the energy in the room, you will be able to relax, have fun and enjoy the best night of your life! Mention The Bride’s Project and receive a $50 discount off reception services. Contact By Request for rates and availability at 905-704-0436 or www.byrequestdjs.com.
Heather MacEachern is a graduate from the Ryerson School of Photography, and offers a fresh, innovative approach to wedding photography. You can reach Heather at 416-876-9641 for more info, or check out her right here.
Susie Di Palma Bridal Makeup: Susie will do her utmost to calm the nerves of any bride, and ensure that she puts her best face forward for her big day. With plenty of experience doing wedding makeup and understanding the requirements for photography, Susie will help you achieve a look that is natural... so that your pictures reflect only the best of you. Please contact Susie at sdipalma@sympatico.ca for before/after pictures and other information. You can contact Susie at 647-284-8692.
Gown Alterations: What a gem... I finally found a reasonable seamstress to do your gown alterations. Pearl Seto has been doing alterations for 25 years for the salons. Pearl was kind enough to donate 2 free gown alterations to our Open House, and welcomes your calls. She is located at 63 Duxbury Ave in Scarborough, and can be reached at 416-298-7899. Please help support such a wonderful, generous and hard-working woman. Thank you Pearl... for finding us at The Brides' Project.
Esther's Bridal: I met this wonderful woman at the York Region wedding show... and while I'm slightly bitter due to my huge case of gown envy, I would glady send a bride to Esther for her dress. Her collection is stunning, and she is a lovely person who will make your gown shopping experience a very pleasurable one! Her prices are VERY reasonable, and it's a great place to go and seek the dress of your dreams. I found mine... shucks... can't I renew vows yearly with a new dress? Give her a dingaling at 905-836-8570 to set something up, or drop her a line at esthersbridal@yahoo.ca.
Val's Bridal Cleaning Service: Val has been cleaning bridal gowns by hand for the last 10 years, and is the infamous founder of "Play it Again Val's" in Ajax. She has extensive experience given her own previous gown resale business. She charges an extremely reasonable $75.00 to clean gowns bought here, and $85 for external purchases.
Contact info: Valerie Ahearn 319 Kingston Rd. E. Ajax, Ontario.L1Z1W5
Phone: 905-427-7699
Email: val@bridalgowncleaning.ca
Website: www.bridalgowncleaning.ca
Bob and Marlane Davis at Play it Again Val's in Ajax have been hugely generous, and keep bringing me top quality gorgeous dresses. Thanks so much! For those who don't find something here, it's definitely worth the trip out to Ajax to visit them. Play It Again Valis located at 20 Harwood Avenue South, Ajax, Ontario, L1S 6N2. Phone: 905-683-3833, Fax: 905-683-0723 E-mail: info@playitagainval.com. Their website http://www.playitagainval.com.
