The Bridal Boudoir Affair is about brides, and our main goal is to ensure that all brides get exactly what they are looking for in the perfect bridal event. So we ask you, what are looking for at the Bridal Boudoir Affair? We most definitely have a lot in store, and as we get closer to the event, we will also feature some of our fabulous vendors in attendance. From photography to music, and make-up to fashion, all things weddings will be a part of this fabulous event. Let us know what you'd like to see at the Bridal Boudoir Affair by simply entering your comments below! All suggestions are welcome!

Don't forget, if you're a Bride-to-Be, guess where the location of the Bridal Boudoir Affair will be and win! First two brides to guess it right, with a ticket to the show! Check out the Maddy K Facebook Fan Page for more details!

We are so busy around here... lots to do.

About the Bridal Boudoir Affair

So we can't say where or when yet.......... But we can say it's going to be absolutely fabulous! We've already been in contact with so many great vendors and everyone is on board for the wedding event of the year!

We are definitely listening to all our brides when they say "Wedding shows are just so unimpressive and there isn't any character!" So not to worry, this will not be a wedding show. This is a chance for brides to be entertained, eat fabulous food, meet the best vendors and go home with inspiration and gifts!!!

We can't wait to tell you all... and don't worry, you will all be the first to know!

It's going to be beautiful and fun.

Oh, and our location is 99% confirmed, trust me when I say "You'll Love it!"

Lisa Fuoco's wedding video blog has been updated, and she's been talking about engagement parties, becoming inspired, and save the date magnets! Yes, Magnets. Her fiance, David McKee came up with the idea of including "save the date" magnets in the couples "thank you" cards. What an excellent idea!!!

Check out her blog here.

Wedding Bells Wednesday is a monthly series of Lisa Fuoco's, CJAD Promotions Director, wedding planning with non-other than Maddy of Maddy K Events + Weddings Atelier. They'll be talking with Kim Fraiser, of the Kim Fraiser show once a month on wednesdays (hence the name) between noon - 2pm.

Nestled on the outskirts of the village, Hotel Quintessence is luxury in the mountains. One of Mont Tremblant's best hotels is located on the lake. The views are spectacular and the service is amazing! It's the place to relax, vacation, and be treated like royalty! In the fall, Hotel Quintessence is absolutely stunning, and that's why we are so happy to be planning a wedding there. 

If you have the chance, we highly suggest you visit this magnificent hotel and spa, or better yet, plan your next event there! To see some get more information on this wonderful hotel go here.

It's one of our most favorite times of year... Elegant Wedding is out in stores, and as always it's stunning! From cover to cover, it's a visual delight with luxury and beauty draped throughout.
We've been featured on pages, 31, 64, 110, 111, and 143. Some of our favorite vendors have also been featured throughout the magazine as well.

This yearly magazine is a must have for every couple planning their wedding in Montreal! If you don't live in montreal but are planning to have your wedding here, you can order the magazine online. 


Let us know what you think!

Brightly-coloured and absolutely delicious, macarons are considered the height of luxury! They are beautiful and sweet and something Maddy K Edibles is known for! Dating back to the 18th century, these traditional french pastries are now a popular choice among brides.

 These scrumptious treats are a perfect gift for your guests at your reception. This summer, many of our brides have gone with the Maddy K Edibles. From a simple gift to a towering tower of macarons, they are always a hit! Our Flavors include: Vanilla, Pistachio (a bride favorite!!), Coffee, Chocolate (Classic and amazing!), Raspberry, & Coconut (tropical bliss!). And that's just the begining of Maddy K Macarons, new flavors are sure to please in the 2010 wedding season!!

The Maddy K Edibles team would be happy to answer any questions or help you decide which treat is perfect for your special occasion! Contact us today!

Maddy K Weddings was on-air today with Kim and Lisa on CJAD for our first installment of Wedding Bells Wednesday!

Wedding Bells Wednesday will be a monthly series of Lisa Fuoco's, CJAD Promotions Director, wedding planning with non-other than Maddy of Maddy K Events + Weddings Atelier. They'll be talking with Kim Fraiser, of the Kim Fraiser show once a month on wednesdays (hence the name) between noon - 2pm.

Lisa will be gushing about her fiance, David McKee, as well as updating her journey of planning a wedding. Her Video Blog will also be updated, so if you miss the show... you can always catch a glimpse of what's going on.

Check out Lisa's First Video Blog and stay tuned for the latest updates!

So lately we can't get enough of Etsy. (The place to buy and sell all things handmade). And recently we've fallen head over heals for IMH Designs. They make these beautiful Clutch purses with a variety of designs, mostly florals, that are just simply amazing! As soon as I saw them, I just knew they are the perfect accessory for any bride who loves her clutch. Prices are all around $70USD which is very reasonable for hand made Purses.  

But please don't just take my word for it.... see for yourself IMH Designs on Etsy

I can't believe there is only 1 week left in August. The summer has gone by so fast and we've had a full summer filled with beautiful weddings all over the city! This year we saw a lot of weddings at the Nelligan (one of our most favorite spots). We also had weddings at other amazing locations this summer including The Windsor, KOKO Restaurant + Bar, Version, Suite 701, The Hyatt Regency, and this past weekend we were up at Mt. Tremblant at the Whydam Cap Tremblant. All beautiful and amazing!!!!

I've put together a little inspiration board of some highlights of this summers weddings! Surely, we aren't slowing down as we approach our fall wedding season! I just love our fall weddings, but will definitely will miss our summer sunshine as it drifts away.

Until next time!

When you think destination weddings, you might think Mexico, St. Lucia, and even Europe. But what most couples over look is the possibilities right next door. We've had several couples from Toronto who wanted a destination wedding that was within reach for their guest. With so many friends and family members having already said “i do” in the Caribbean, couples know that that they want to be a bit more original, yet stay within their budget. One of our couples was able to have everyone they had invited come to their reception because montreal was accessible and easy to get too. With so many options of things to do in Montreal, its no surprise when we are contacted by couples from out of town to have their wedding here. It's european feel makes for a beautiful backdrop to all of our weddings and we love helping couples get in touch with some great vendors to make their day that much better.  

Some of our favorite weddings venues include:

1. KOKO Resturant + Bar  
2. Suite 701 
3. La Toundra Hall (at Parc Jean-Drapeau  
   

If you live outside of Montreal and were thinking of having a destination wedding, contact us today and we'll help make your plans that much simpler. We can suggest the right venue, vendors, and help you stay within budget! -The Maddy K Team

A combination of Pink + Black

A classic combinations of colour we’ve seen this summer is Pink and Black (Or Fuchsia and Black).  It’s feminine yet elegant.  One of our brides was afraid that the combination would be too girly, but with the creative ideas of the Maddy K Team, the entire theme went off without a hitch and the night was absolutely stunning!

Another one of our brides incorporated fuchsia into the bridal party.  All the groomsmen had fuchsia ties and black suits, while the bridesmaids all had black dresses and fuchsia bouquets.

It’s little things like this that make the simple and classic combinations of pink and black POP!

We love cost-conscious options for couples getting married, we also love good causes and helping out foundations that donate money to specific causes.  Well, we’ve found both of these wonderful things all wrapped in a pretty package in Toronto.  It’s called “The Brides’ Project.” 

The Brides Project has two very important purposes: “to provide every bride with the things she needs for a beautiful wedding within her budget, and help children and adults with cancer.” 

Recently, a friend of ours went to the Brides’ Project while vacationing in Toronto.  She found her dream dress for a fraction of the price and the total amount of her dress was donated to cancer research.  She not only was excited about her purchase, but also felt so great about her contribution to something so important.

We love these kinds of places and are so happy some place like The Brides Project exists.  Many of our couples are from Toronto, so it’s definitely a lot of our brides can visit.

From Masquerade Balls to classic and chic, the Hotel Nelligan has been the backdrop to many of our fabulous wedding receptions. The Hotel Nelligan is located in the heart of Old Montreal making it a favorite among most of our couples. The building is over a hundred years old, with traditional brick walls and fabulous french cuisine it’s a little taste of Europe right here in Montreal.  

The Nelligan Hotel is a boutique hotel with luxurious suites and even a penthouse. So our couples don’t have to travel far to go from their wedding reception to their suite. It’s the total package that couples are looking for when it comes to location, options and romance, The Nelligan hotel is always on our list.

For more information about the Nelligan Hotel, visit them here.

A company’s reputation is what keep them going, and is one of the most important aspects of running a company!  That is definitely no different when it comes to Maddy K Weddings.  Our clients are number one!  Recently we’ve had some of our past and present clients leave some reviews on our Facebook Fan page.  We invite you to visit them here.  They are wonderful compliments and we are so honored to have worked with such great couples and vendors! We’ve highlighted some of the most recent reviews here below! 

“Your coordination of the events were flawless and all our guests were as thrilled as we were.

You are one fabulous wedding planner and looking forward to hiring you on our ten year anniversary!!!!!!”

Sandra Stosius & Amy Skinner

“Her team is fantastic and her organizational and design skills top notch. As an industry professional I completely respect and love working with her.”

Chad Clark

General Manager, KOKO Restaurant + Bar

“Your professionalism and know-how helped in making our day truly spectacular!”

Vittorio and Marie-Maxime

“Without hesitation, we'd recommend Maddy Kojakian and the first-class Maddy K team to any couple. Those of you already working with Maddy on your upcoming weddings know how terrific she is. If you're considering working with the Maddy K team, know that we are two HUGE fans, as were our many delighted wedding guests.”

Don Lariviere & Matt Saimond

We want to thank all our Maddy K Wedding clients for their kind and beautiful words and we wish them nothing but health, love and happiness!

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That Classic Blue

Yes, the infamous Tiffany Blue is a colour that all brides can agree is that classic colour that we just must have! As colour trends come and go, Tiffany Blue will always be that classic blue.

Our inspiration board is all thing Tiffany Blue! The classic match to a Tiffany Blue wedding? White or brown! Both are so versatile and lovely that all your guests will love that classic finish with a modern touch! 

Maddy K Weddings can help you get that perfect colour for your Montreal Wedding with their wedding and event design service! Create your perfect, Tiffany Blue, wedding today by contacting the Maddy K team!

High-Tech Savvy Couple!

Being a high-tech savvy when it come to planning and organizing your wedding is something that many couples have taken upon themselves! It’s free, in most cases, and relatively easy, so you don’t have to have gone to technical school to be good at putting it together. Recently my cousin was married in Toronto and her and her fiancé had put together a wonderful website including a google map of both the reception and the ceremony as well as where the hotel was and the rates. Most of their guests were coming in from out of town so they had a “Things to Do in Toronto” section for those who would be there early or be leaving later. Most of the guests were still talking about when it came down to the reception, so it was obviously a big success! There are tones of tools out there for you to create your own online wedding guide for your guests. These include: Websites by Google, Blooger, and if you have a Mac Computer there is a program called iWeb built right into the system. The possibilities are endless! All these tools are out there for you to use, so get out there and become a high-tech couple!

Bridesmaids gifts are a great way to show your appreciation and thanks to those special girls that have been there for you.  Most ladies will tell you that being part of your bridal party is gift enough, but giving them a little something will go a really long way!  OUr favorites include key chains, wine carry bag, compact mirror, a beautiful gift box that you can easily fill with jewelry or a gift card for the spa, and a “love” plate set!

We’ve created an inspiration board with some great bridesmaids gifts found on the Maddy K Online Boutique Maddy K Online Boutique

Vicki S is our in-house floral design expert. She’s been working with flowers since the age of twelve and hasn’t looked back since! We love everything she does and so do our brides!

For Vicki, a perfect flower arrangement is “one that is made technically correct, with a good balance of colour and design.” This summer one of our floral trends is round compact bouquets. “These types of bouquets are versatile and work well with most flowers and look good with all dresses!”
What else have we been seeing this season? “Rich colours are popular with chocolate browns, fuchsia, reds and oranges. Roses are great for these colours and callas also are continuing to be popular this year.” Brides have also been asking about environmentally friendly and fair trade grown flowers, which is leading to sourcing more home grown flowers. Not only are the flowers fresher, but we are supporting the economy as well!

Contact Maddy K Florals today!

Our favorite summer Colour.

Summer weddings tend to bring out some of the brightest colours, and this summer is no exception!
Vibrant Green is a colour we are seeing frequently, and we just love how it pops! You can go anywhere with this colour and pair it with several colours; green & brown, green & black, green & purple, green & yellow, and green & pink! 

So have fun and be creative with this summers colour that POPS!

We love our animals! 
Some couples love their animals so much that they include them part of their wedding ceremony & reception. After reading an article about Academy Award winner Jennifer Hudson, wanting her 3 dogs in her upcoming wedding, I was inspired to look up all the dogs in wedding ceremonies that I could find - our inspiration board covers what I found.

You can dress them up, or simply tie a bow to their collars, or just leave them the way you love them the most! Either way reflects your relationship with your "best friend".
Celebrities like Adam Sandler made his dog his best man, while other couples keep them as a part of their bridal party! Be creative and why not have your pooch with you, they are there for you all the time anyways, why not this day!!

We were inspired to write about pets at weddings because one of the girls on our staff just got a pug.