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Pretty Woman

A few weeks ago the studio at Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema was just buzzing with pretty women ... more than usual, apparently! 

Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema has partnered with Allure Hair and Make Up to create boutique experiences that celebrate beauty with timeless images capturing the stage of life you’re in. Get pampered with this spa-like boutique studio experience where you will enjoy a two hour session complete with personalized hair and make, followed by beautiful keepsake photography. Treat yourself or the woman in your life. Everyone deserves to feel confident, looking like your beautiful self.

Inquire can be directed to .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) for these limited edition sessions.

Here’s a great little film to better explain the idea and the process of the sessions ...

Tags: Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema, Allure Hair and Makeup, Boudoir, Pretty Woman, Spa, Boutique

Featured Vendor Profiles

Mimosa Flower Studio ... Inspirational Short FIlm

The Swish List is a great place to get inspiration for planning your Niagara wedding or event, but even more than that, The Swish List exists to introduce you to Niagara’s leading wedding and event professionals.

We are proud to present Niagara’s finest — the crème-de-la-crème of the Niagara wedding and event industry. Each Niagara Wedding Vendor featured on The Swish List has been chosen for their proven excellence – they are the best in their field!

We’re loving this inspirational short film produced by the uber talented Niagara wedding florist team at Mimosa Flower Studio ... one of our recommended Swish List wedding vendors.

Shot on location around Niagara’s prolific and stunning wine region, the crew at Mimosa Flower Studio spent three days producing a suite of five different 'scenes' to inspire and excite you about all the dreamy possibilities for your wedding ... we're over the moon to be able to share them with you!

PRODUCTION CREDITS

Concept & Production: Jennifer Elliotson of Mimosa Flower Studio.
Floral Design & Installation: Jennifer Elliotson, Heidi Taylor, Helen Bang of Mimosa Flower Studio.

Photography & Models: Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema / Bride’s Wardrobe: Anthropologie, About a Bride
Groom’s Attire: RW & Co. / Hair & Makeup: ALLURE Hair and Makeup
Linens & Chiavari Chairs: Simply Beautiful Decor / Location: Stone Mill Inn
Cinematography: Enns Visuals / Print Design: Mark Elliotson
Macarons: Bobbette & Belle Artisanal Pastries

Tags: Niagara Winery Wedding, Niagara Wine Country Wedding, Niagara Wedding, Niagara Wedding Florist, Niagara Wedding Flowers

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ALLURE Hair + Makeup launches video blogs at ‘accessALLURE.tv’

ALLURE Hair + Makeup have surprised us again (though we shouldn’t really ever be surprised by this highly creative and talented team) with the launch of their video blog channel called accessALLURE.tv.

accessALLURE.tv features weekly beauty tips and ideas via video ... we suggest you subscribe, stay tuned and check in often as the ladies of ALLURE share new and very useful hair and skin care beauty tips in these to delicious “how to” videos.

And whats even more exciting is that they want you to get involved!  ALLURE is always on the hunt for inspiring ideas ... they want to know what you want to know about!

Plus, they’re always looking for models/spokespeople ... if you are interested in being part of one of their video blogs, they want to chat with you!

We hope you enjoy and learn lots!

In This Video » If you’re like a lot of us, growing your hair out takes way too long and it’s hard not to get impatient in the meantime. Go from short to long… and back to short with custom made extensions! Whether for a night out or special occasion, or just to change up your look, 100% human hair extensions add a lot of versatility to your style.

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anthropologie + weddings

Swish adores this!  My heart skipped a few beats when I heard Anthropologie was releasing a wedding line!  Check out a preview HERE!  and keep an eye out for the launch on Valentine’s day!

Tags: Wedding Inspiration, wedding dress

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White Oaks Conference Resort and Spa

The Swish List is a great place to get inspiration for planning your Niagara wedding or event, but even more than that, The Swish List exists to introduce you to Niagara’s leading wedding and event professionals.

We are proud to present Niagara’s finest — the crème-de-la-crème of the Niagara wedding and event industry. Each Niagara Wedding Vendor featured on The Swish List has been chosen for their proven excellence – they are the best in their field!

Give us three words that best describe White Oaks.
Modern. Chic. Upscale.

What makes White Oaks stand out from other wedding venues?
The location and décor of White Oaks certainly sells itself ... but it’s our attention to detail and outstanding team give us the WOW factor!

What is the specialty at White Oaks?
Customization.  While we do offer theme packages to help kick start the planning process, anything and everything can be customized to suit the desires of our couples.  We take great pride in our flexibility.

Talk about trends for the season.
As far as colour goes, we’re seeing lots of Tiffany Blue around White Oaks this wedding season. Mini ‘treats’ are also very popular ... candy stations are all the rage!  Tall multi-tier wedding cakes seem to be making a resurgence as well ... some boasting as many as 5 or 7 tiers!

What advice would you give couples investigating your services?
We suggest couples prepare specific questions to ask or a have vision in mind for their day. This helps to give the planner something to work with ... a jumping off point. Also, knowing your needs ... Do you have out of town guests that will require guest rooms? Will you need golf booked? A rehearsal dinner? Any special needs or dietary requests?  The more information you can provide the better we can help! 

What is the consultation process with your clients?
We’ll respond to a bride and groom’s inquiry and invite them to visit White Oaks for a face to face meeting with our wedding planner! We’ll give them a guided tour of the White Oaks property and discuss and address their needs, wants and overall vision for their wedding day. 

During the booking process, everything is confirmed in writing to ensure a clear picture of the day is properly communicated.  Referrals for specific vendors like flowers, cakes, entertainment etc. are also discussed.

As the wedding date grows closer, we’ll finalize any last minute details in a subsequent meeting.

Give us some detailed information on the key services provided at White Oaks.
We can host intimate weddings for 10 right up to 450 guests! With our beautiful hotel rooms, spa, amazing fitness club, Royal Niagara golf course and onsite restaurants (LIV and Play Urban Café), there is something for all guests to enjoy over the course of a wedding weekend.  Guests of the bride and groom can stay at White Oaks on a special wedding room rate and no one needs to worry about driving home after all the fun!  Bring your workout clothes or your tennis racquet and enjoy the gym to work off the wedding cake the next morning! Or treat yourself to a luxurious spa treatment and have a fabulous family breakfast in our award-winning LIV Restaurant! 

Our wedding specialist holds your hand throughout the entire process, helping you to make special arrangements with other suppliers, overseeing the set up of your day and ensuring your vision becomes your dream wedding!

What do you wish you could do more often?
We’d love to be more involved in the total wedding celebration experience including engagement parties, bridal showers, bachelor and/or bridal party weekends to the rehearsal dinner and brunch the next day!

Talk about Niagara as a ‘destination’ wedding region. What brings your clients to Niagara?
Niagara is known as the wedding capital of the world for many reasons.  It’s a very picturesque location ... which our couples are definitely looking for! Accompany this by the many attractions available for their guests ... such as Niagara Falls, local wineries, Shaw Festival Theatre, shopping and golf ... and our proximity to all of these options make for a great weekend getaway for everyone involved in the wedding whether it be the bride, the groom or their family and friends!

Tags: Niagara wedding venues, Niagara on the Lake Wedding, Niagara Wine Country Wedding, Niagara on the Lake Wedding Venues, Niagara wedding reception facilities, White Oaks

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‘The Good Book’ Launch Party

Our good friend Nicolette and her band of merry food alchemists over at The Good Earth Food and Wine Co. recently launched their first ever cookbook and The Swish List was there to experience a taste of “The Good Book”.

This is The Good Earth’s first cookbook release ever!  This self-published 84-page, spiral bound cookbook is full of mouthwatering colour photography and plenty of tips from The Good Earth food alchemists. The Good Book includes 32 tantalizing seasonal recipes from Chefs Patrick Engel, Isa DiIorio and Mike McColl. Each recipe has been “Earthling Approved”, tested for method, taste and final presentation.

On a side note, some of the ‘mood shots’ in the cookbook are the handiwork of talented Niagara wedding photographer (and Swish List Member!), Nataschia Wielink, who has also participated in a year-long documentary of the evolution of The Good Earth and whose images also grace the new Good Earth website and promotional materials! 

If you weren’t able to make the launch party, Nataschia captured the images below so you can experience it vicariously!

Be one of the first foodies on your block to get a copy of “The Good Book”.

Photography by Nataschia Wielink
Venue The Good Earth Food and Wine Co.
Fresh Flowers by Mimosa Flower Studio.

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All you need is Cheese Cake

Ross and Tiffany adore cheese… {our first clue was that their dog is named Cheddar} and for their wedding cake they wanted a cheese cake - I don’t think it comes in any purer form than this!

3 layers of cheesy goodness ... it was arranged by Patrick, one of the chefs at Swish List Vendor, The Good Earth Food and Wine Co. The ‘cake’ was cut up and served on the evening buffet with fruit and crackers ... scrumptious! 

Photography: Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema

Tags: Wedding Cake, Wedding Caterer, The Good Earth Food and Wine Co., The Good Earth Food and Wine Co.

Wedding Flowers

Niagara Winery Wedding

A vineyard wedding in Niagara is without question always a stunning affair and this Niagara winery wedding is exactly one of those beautiful celebrations that we can dream about all day long!

Featuring three of our Swish List recommended vendors, this was an especially exceptional wedding day. With photography by Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema, fabulous wedding flowers by Mimosa Flower Studio and hosted at the absolutely amazing Vineland Estates Winery … it’s filled to the brim with tantalizing touches.

Gorgeous green and blush palette, amazing winery setting, a seriously sweet couple … what’s not to love?!?!

Wedding Venue: Vineland Estates Winery
Wedding Flowers: Mimosa Flower Studio
Wedding Photography: Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema

Tags: Niagara Winery Wedding, Niagara wedding venues, Niagara Wedding Photographer, Vineland Estates Winery, Niagara vineyard weddings, Niagara Wedding Florist, Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema, Mimosa Flower Studio

Goody Two Shoes

Feeling Hot?!

Because it’s not quite hot enough outside today ... check out this pair of shoes!

Tags: Alexander McQueen, wedding colours, wedding shoes, wedding inspiration

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Pucker Up!

July 6 is International Kissing Day!!!  True story ... first celebrated in the UK and recently adopted worldwide as a ‘holiday’. 

So find your loved one ... and pucker up!

Photography: Nataschia Wielink Photo + Cinema

Tags: Wedding Kiss, Wedding Traditions, Engagement Session

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