REAL BRIDE || Alex Cole

This episode of the You and Me Podcast spotlights REAL BRIDE Alexandra Cole, owner of her incredible business 'Flawless', a luxury make-up artistry based in Toronto, Canada as she wed her gorgeous beau Ethan in between the crazy COVID year of restrictions that was 2020.A long distance relationship followed until an unexpected proposal at Alex's grandmothers house cemented their future, A short engagement followed, with Alex ensuring that their wedding fell on her grandparents anniversary - a super important moment for her, and it just so happened with all her vendors falling into place, it was manifested to be.A dreamy idea grew to an amazing minimalist art deco inspired wedding day - sleek and modern to match her grandparents property, a less is more approach. Alex knew that with intimate details highly thought of, they could reduce the additional elements (such as flowers) and really allow their surroundings to shine. COVID came through and changed their plans, like so many others had happen to them during 2020, however Alex suggested that sending out invitations, round by round, helped navigate the guest list reduction, and manage expectations of all involved with their wedding day.This conversation with Alex delves into the advantages of working within the industry, and how to then decide on what to include in your own wedding, the importance of family and tradition and advises future brides to go into your wedding planning journey with an idea of what you want for your day, which will help reduce the indecision and the unknown! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.