Cathy Reynolds opened The Delicate Touch Lingerie & Sleepwear, twenty three years ago with a mission to “get ladies comfortable.” The shop is an oasis of intimate, feminine and calm. She believes that lingerie should add a sassy feel to a woman’s persona; it’s an ingredient of woman’s empowerment in her wardrobe.
In today’s economy, symbols of pleasure; perfume, chocolate, flowers, and lingerie have the ability to satisfy this desire for feeling good. It’s a mind booster and a great feeling to wear garments that are pretty, lacy and soft.
Reynolds’s intimate shop is the result of a lot of hard work and dedication; it’s comfortable and inviting. It is stocked with the labels of Chantelle, Prima Donna, Lejaby, Anita and Spanx, as well as other seamless body wraps made in Canada. She also offers the deliciously yummy and world-renowned product, Crabtree & Evelyn, a line of bath, body and feminine giftware; a sensuous and pleasing collection of scents and treats.
Cathy understands that brides today are practical; however they understand that an investment in lingerie is not something that is worn just once. Correctly fitted lingerie will ensure that a bride’s look is perfect and comfortable.
Certified fitters, called “lingerie experts,” are always available. Reynolds also suggests shopping early in the wedding planning because it’s important to wear your intimate apparel to all your wedding gown fittings. The wrong bra will cause shoulder sloping, neck curvature, headache and back aches, while the right one will improve posture, appearance and self esteem. It’s not just undergarments.
Lingerie was developed during the late nineteenth century as a visually appealing undergarment by Lady Duff-Gordon of Lucile, a pioneer who freed women from tightly-laced corsets. Today, its evolution continues with bold colours, rich-looking and more breathable fabrics and styles; some that can double both as under and outerwear.
The shop stocks over 5000 bras in all colours and styles from strapless, low plunge and push up styles. Today’s newest technology offers light weight multi- air bubbles with spacer fabric.
While you’re in the shop, browse for other items for your wedding. Forget about being practical for just this once and try on sensuous lounge wear from the large variety of elegant lines offered. What better time is there to splurge on feminine beauty and luxury than for your wedding and honeymoon? It should be your gift to yourself!
Lingerie could be coined “loungerie” and there’s plenty of selection to choose from. Check out their swimwear and know that you will look good before you can leave the shop with your purchase. “It’s all about the fit,” says Reynolds.
The Delicate Touch offers a bridal registry and gift certificates for all your guests and special thank yous, and is a specialist in Mastectomy fitting.
Specialized service and great attention to a proper fit is what this delightful shop is all about. Their staff is friendly and adept at what they do, which is pampering the ladies!
Brides today want their wedding day to be as unique as they are. And this outside the box thinking is setting new trends for savvy brides in 2012. Designers are artfully combining bright colours with staple neutrals: much like an artist would paint a beautiful work of art.
Warm bamboo, honeysuckle pink, cedar green, deep teal, purple‐hued phlox, coffee liqueur, warm camel nougat and quarry are top shades for the upcoming season.
Wedding dresses have a lot of lace; a trend we forecasted six months ago. There are ruffles, beading and coloured sashes that are sexy and white is not as popular as soft beige, light blues, pink and even soft‐toned greens being introduced into the finest bridal lines.
Styles for gowns are sleek with brides not seeking out the traditional ball gown. Vintage is still strong and there’s no chance of finding their dress duplicated. They make a statement and are stunning in their design.
The venue is still a hot location, with couples seeking old buildings that have been re-purposed such as old train stations, raw factory space and combinations of indoor and outdoor spaces. Local farms and vineyards provide a rustic charm and the outdoor photo opportunities provide endless opportunities. Wedding environments will be more laid back; bookings with nature settings are popular locations. Beaches, parks, homes and other outdoor settings are also being utilized.
Birdcage veils have been in style for many seasons now and the Royal Wedding provided the fascinator, an edgy, over the top headpiece. Headbands and feathers are modern options to a traditional veil. No bride will be bare‐headed in 2012 with everything from glittering tiaras to extra large flowers in contrasting tones.
Shoes, once dyed satin white can now be bold red, purple or blue, peeking out from under that dream dress. Add a feather clip for a touch of fun.
Other ideas include button or feather boutonnieres, multi‐mini cakes as centrepieces, catering carts, such as martini bars, crepe stations, sundae bars, pastry tables and lemonade stands are vying for the bride’s attention. Photo booths continue to be a popular feature for guests.
Social media is centre stage with computer stations being set‐up for guests to leave comments. Webcasting to guests who couldn’t attend the day is heartfelt and, as the day unfolds, hash tags for Twitter are in sync with today’s online culture.
Venues should expect to receive requests for longer cocktail hours, rental companies will see an increase for lounge furniture and guests can expect the unexpected. Ceremonies will have a steady increase in personalization, focusing on the couple’s interests, hobbies and passions as part of the wedding day celebrations. Vows are being written and choreographed by couples with assistance from an Officiant.
Themes such as vintage, diamonds/pearls, romance, garden style, retro 50‐70’s and eco‐friendly are huge. Cakes are bold this year and 2 layered cakes are back with tiers of different heights. Cupcakes are still huge, with innovative flavours and colours.
Grooms are more involved in the planning with their brides, and they are contributing their time and ideas into their day; it’s a new culture in the industry‐ one that until recently has been entirely female.
The 2012 wedding season will find couples saying, “I Do” in a world of different ways. Many will continue partying well into the night with an after party, which is becoming a popular trend. This party has no rules or wedding checklists and is entirely up to the couple.
Wedding Guide Preferred Vendors are dream‐makers; the go‐to service providers with big shoulders and creative thinking. They can make a wedding come to life with all of the above ideas. This area is cosmopolitan irrespective of its size and anything and everything is possible for the next season bride!
Underscore the beauty of your wedding with the right flowers. Find a professional who will take the time to learn about you and the ambiance that you want to create. They will work with your budget, small or large and their advice is paramount to what you want the finished product to look like.
Your décor and flowers are vital elements that add beauty and theme to your wedding day. They set the stage for the mood and colour scheme, while enhancing the joy of the day with fragrance and eye candy.
Cutting roses out of your aunt’s garden and lacing them with a beautiful ribbon is just not good enough. Flowers are a creative process and picking the perfect petals from boutonnieres to bouquets, takes time and the patience of a good creative floral designer.
Your have your wedding day dream about your bridal bouquet and the feeling of your ceremony, right to the centrepieces on the tables. But, are your dream flowers in season on your wedding day? What might you use as a substitute? Can you make less look like more?
 Steve Pomerleau Photography, Windsor, Ontario- will travel A professional florist or designer can answer all these questions and knows how to bring out your colour palette with the right florals, that will highlight your vision. They will take a few of the key flowers that you want to focus on and make your key elements pop. They know how to mix colours, textures, fabrics and lighting to produce an amazing look that will carry right from your dress and bouquet to the aisle, tables and interlaced throughout your entire day. Flowers are the consistent visual element linking all the activities of your wedding day.
Why risk a DIY project on such an important day? When budget is a consideration, flowers and greenery can create a festive and romantic mood, while letting someone else do the work. There are seasonal considerations to consider as well as colour coordination, time of the day, ceremony location, reception location, centerpieces and finishing touches. Consider tying in your flowers as a cake accessory; that echoes your bouquet and centerpieces.
Wedding flowers are steeped in symbolism, tradition and meaning. Use the opportunity to share your sentiments. It need not be expensive, but you’ll know that you have contracted your special day to a wedding professional to do the coordinating. This wedding is about your individuality; but it doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. Trust your professionals to do the job you want. Why expend the time and energy when a professional touch can make all the difference.
The best way to begin is to pick two dominant complimentary colours and one highlight colour. Other colours can be added to intensify and highlight your dominant colours.
If you have already worked with an image consultant in the past, you will already be aware of which colours compliment your complexion and give you that wonderful glow that makes you look your absolute best.
 Windsor Wedding Guide Issue #18 Starting with a blank canvas, the process will evolves naturally. From the time you were a young girl, you may have imagined a wedding with deep red roses and crisp white linens. Or, did you envision yourself in a setting that was classy and elegant; perhaps a dramatic and always proper, black and white theme as your décor?
With spring and summer weddings, a feeling of calm waters and beach vacations come to mind with soothing Turquoise, a hot colour this season with the connotation of a faraway beach resort. Add an ocean blue and the feel becomes cool, refreshing and filled with energy.
Yellow makes a statement; its always associated with and bathed, in the warmth of summer. It is always a terrific choice, combined with shades of neutral champagne or taupe.
The new red this season is Tomato Purée, and its zippy and fun, paired with a cream infusion of florals and table linen. Touched with silver or gold, it is a rich, inviting look that is warm and inviting.
When picking your colours, think about your home and what colours you wear most often. These are the colours that are in your comfort zone; ones that you can live with in harmony and feel good about.
You may want to spend some time in the paint section of your local hardware store or building centre, where you can mix and match the chips to see what your true colour personality reveals.
Whether you are looking for a traditional look, an out-of-the-box, bold statement, or a modern feel, the palette you choose from will add glorious colour to the look and feel of your wedding day.
Whatever you decide on, your day should highlight all your favourites, from your beautiful dress to your menu to your accessories, and every colour detail in between. When you pick your colour scheme, you will set both the tone and your own distinctive, signature style for your day.
Don’t jump into something that you think you may like; be honest in your colour approach and you will have a look that you will both love and forever remember.
From urban chic, to haute couture there is a combination for you that will inspire the look and feel of your day, and put your own unique, fingerprint on it; guided by what you love.
The Wedding Guide|Windsor & Region helps local brides find and assess the professional wedding vendors in the area, that deliver first-rate service: reception venues, ceremony sites, photographers, beauty, florists, honeymoons, limousine service and more.
We wish you a beautiful day filled with love!
Be sure to visit “Planning” at the beginning of our website, where you’ll find printable checklists, a comprehensive timetable, interactive budget calculator that appropriates each wedding service according to the Canadian average, the best bridal phone resource in the area, and, lots more to assist you with all your wedding day preparations.
The Wedding Guide follows the trends and when I came across this post last week of a balloon bridal gown, I wasn’t surprised. With a tremendous amount of personalization taking place in today’s celebrations, it was inevitable that someone would make one. I couldn’t track down who is in the picture but without luck. I do like to give credit when possible.
The colours are pastel and, remind me of a big, birthday bridal gown.
Can you imagine the precarious moments that could be endured in a dress that could pop in a moment’s notice? I did find it fun though; always as much fun as the gown designed last year from toilet tissue.
What makes life’s milestones so much fun and full of rememberences are the little things that you do to make your day, your own.
As long as it feels right and it’s done the way you dreamed about- life will be a-ok.
Until later,
Sheryl Davies
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