This is our WHY
When my son was only a few days old, he wasn’t putting on any weight. So, like any Torontonian new mom, we were referred to SickKids. When I walked by the waiting room and saw a room full of parents, I couldn’t help but believe that I was simply one of the lucky ones. On one hand I was thankful for my child’s health, but on the other, I understood that it takes a village, and that as parents we have to support one another, each other’s children, contribute all we can to those who need the help, and be there for one another in any way we can.
I hope that I (or anyone) won’t ever need SickKids, but I’m grateful that if ever my child requires the best medical care in the world – it’s at our doorstep.
I have been a proud SickKids supporter since becoming a parent, and I’m delighted to report that we are now, as a small business, taking every opportunity possible to do what we can. Look for our VS signs around the organization, our signs at auctions, events, but more than anything – look out for notifications on Instagram and online informing of events and pieces I will be selling and donating 100% of the proceeds to SickKids Hospital.
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Here are a few things to have in mind.
1. Have a budget.
A neon wedding sign can be expensive. The cost depends on the size, weight, and the amount of neon tube required. Be aware that LED lights are different from neon glass tubes. LED lighting is less costly, easier to transport, and lighter. For a sign 3 feet across, the ballpark is $400.00, 4 feet - $500.00, 5 feet - $600 etc.
2. Be Authentic.
Personally, I would love to write out the message myself (If I had nicer penmanship, but it’s something to consider). You will be looking at these photographs forever. Rather than using what you see on Pinterest, consider what you really want to tell your partner. Take your time.
3. Find a reputable producer.
This is a big one. When we started this little venture, I went through 9 producers (some overseas some “local-ish”) 7 out of 9 were disasters, 1 mediocre and 1 stunning. I settled on this beautiful little worship in South East China. They are a pleasure to work with, and their product is clean, precise and of the highest quality. They stand by their product, as do I.
4. Practice Taking pictures with it.
Not going to lie. Taking photos isn’t as easy as Pinterest has you believe. (Unless you have a new Android or Iphone of course) The backlight can make the subjects appear like shadows. I swear by my lume cube (look it up, it will change your life). It’s a portable little light that illuminates the subject.
5. Think about what you will do with your signs afterwards.
This is actually my favourite part. Where will you put it in your home? Bedroom? Baby’s room? I highly recommend using a dimmer in this case. The sign can be super bright. Think of the colour, the size and your room's layout. I’ll work with you to find something that goes not only with your wedding décor, but with your space afterwards.
This really means the world to us and is precisely why we do this. I hope that in some small way, these words impact the futures of the beautiful couples, and when they look back at the photos, the words they lit up somehow set the stage for their lives for the years to come.
Photo Cred. Painted White Photography
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