Brides to be hit the Total Wedding Show!

Total Wedding Show

Here come the brides... in droves!

The Total Wedding Show, now with more than two decades of happily ever afters under its belt, celebrated another successful year!

Brides to be were out in full force last weekend at the Total Wedding Show at the International Centre in Mississauga. The show ran from Friday, January 20 to Sunday, January 22 and featured over 350 retailers ranging from bridal boutiques to banquet centres.

Line-ups could be seen as brides entered the International Centre first thing Saturday and Sunday morning to be one of the first 100 through the front doors to get their free Total Wedding Planner.

One of the highlights of this year’s show was the fashion show where the audience was wowed by some of this year’s hottest trends in bridal, bridesmaid, groom and mother of the bride fashions.

Show-goers were also entered to win a grand prize $5,000 home décor package from The Bay, and brides-to-be could sign up on-site for their wedding registry at the Bay/Home Outfitters.

PUNCH Goes South...

PUNCH Goes South... to The Bahamas!

Just a short three hour flight from Toronto lays the undiscovered treasure that is Freeport, Grand Bahama Island – where the opportunities for affordable and breathtaking travel experiences are abundant.

PUNCH representative Jessica Patriquin took down a very special group of journalists for a few sun-drenched and fun-filled days on Grand Bahama Island! The group experienced authentic Bahamian culture, and enjoyed decadent cuisine, like traditional conch dishes and tasty island cocktails like the Bahama Mama and Goombay Smash. The group explored Grand Bahama Island’s diverse eco-system on a Jeep Safari Nature Tour, galloping through the island’s terrain on horseback, and swimming with dolphins in exquisite turquoise coloured waters.

With so much to see and do, the PUNCH team is already excited to start planning the next Bahamian adventure!

Colour Care Across Canada

Benjamin Moore and The Canadian Women's Foundation Team Up to Make a Difference

PUNCH is super excited to be a part of Benjamin Moore’s Colour Care Across Canada program, an initiative that is transforming women’s shelters across Canada with uplifting colour paint makeovers, in partnership with The Canadian Women’s Foundation.

“Abuse against women is increasing at frightening rates in Canada, and it has contributed significantly to driving women and their children from their homes, onto the streets and seeking safe havens like those The Canadian Women’s Foundation works with,” said Mike Kolind, market general manager for Benjamin Moore Canada. “For those in shelters, it can be a demoralising, and in some cases, a de-humanising condition breaking the spirit of any family. The shelters are being taxed and strained by the growing numbers. Although there’s no simple solution to this troubling occurrence, Benjamin Moore’s aim in launching ‘Colour Care Across Canada’ is to bring attention to the situation, and at the same time try and brighten, with the power of colour, the living environments of those who seek this basic human need for safe housing and a community of support.”

Brandon (Manitoba) Mayor, Sheri Decter Hirst and Shelter Representative, Cat Arnold in one of the newly renovated and painted rooms.
Learn more about “Colour Care Across Canada” here

 

Here Come the Brides!

The 2012 Total Wedding Show is back!

PUNCH is excited to be part of the show again this year and can’t wait to meet all of the brides-to-be who will be joining us at the GTA’s biggest bridal show.

PUNCH team member, Katherine Griggs, joined Omni TV’s Lucy Zilio (in full bridal attire) to dish on all that the show has to offer this year.

Regardless what you envision for your big day – whether it be a large, lavish affair or an intimate backyard wedding – the show has something for all brides. Show goers will have the chance to sample products, compare prices, view the hottest trends for 2012 and even find their dream dress at the giant bridal gown sale.

So brides, bring your girlfriends and get ready to have a day of bridal bliss!

What:              The Total Wedding Show

Date/Time:   Friday, January 20, 2012 – 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

                        Saturday, January 21, 2012 – 10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

                        Sunday, January 22, 2012 – 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Where:            International Centre

                        6900 Airport Road

                        Mississauga, ON

Cost:               At the door: $15 (cash only)      

                        Online: $14

Saturday night special: $10 (with a coupon) after 4 p.m.

Children under 12 years: FREE with an adult

Website:         Tickets and more information available at: www.totalweddingshow.com

Parking:         FREE! With over 5,000 spaces available