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Down That Aisle in Style!: A Wedding Guide for the Full-figured Woman
For many reasons the fashion industry has centered itself on the beauty of a minority of women — short and slender — but this is changing. Today women of all shapes and sizes are challenging the world to find them anything but beautiful, and with this confidence comes the desire to make their wedding day — that day of days — the most beautiful of all. Chamein Canton uses her unique mix of native New York sophistication and a touch of Southern charm (a gift from her mother) combined with her considerable experience in the wedding industry to address the needs of full figured brides around the world. The result is Down that Aisle in Style! – A Wedding Guide for Full Figured Women. Her book focuses on the resources, advice and encouragement (generously mixed with photographs of beautiful full figured women) that will help women around the world plan one of the most important days of their lives — their wedding day. Inspirational messages used throughout the book have been provided by the following plus size Joy Atkinson, BBB Women, Kathleen Bennett, Frances Brincat, Naiesha Brooks, Terreece Clarke, Jasmine Delgado, Valery Foley, Nelle Gilbert, Kelli Herbert, Hansi Holloway, Tonya Jeter, Shanda LaRue, Olga Ramos, Melissa Rios, Lynette Schultz, Stephanie Smith, and Melissa Stamper.
188 pages, Hardcover
First published November 1, 2006
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Chamein Canton
14 books22 followersChamein Canton was born to Mary Ellen and Leonard F. Canton Jr. She was joined by a younger sister Natalie. Chamein attended the Copiague Schools and graduated from Copiague High School in 1984.
Chamein’s brief marriage in 1986 produced twin sons Sean Elliot and Scott Edward Snowden born May 18, 1987. After her divorce in 1988 she worked in the banking industry until she was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 1989.
As a patient and single mother, Chamein had the support of her family during that stressful time. She began attending college at night and received her Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies in 1992. With her cancer in remission she began working for a title insurance company/law firm in Garden City, New York. In 1993 Chamein enrolled SUNY Old Westbury’s business program to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. However her condition worsened in 1994 and she transferred to Empire State College Center for Distance Learning to get her degree online.
After a six year battle Chamein had a hysterectomy in 1995. She went back to work and continued her education even once she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1996. She also began a successful wedding consulting business and specialized in full figured brides. In 1998 Chamein suffered a physical setback when a major episode landed her in a wheelchair for several months. With 11 year old twin sons to support at the time she through herself into physical therapy and got back to a first love of hers, writing. She wrote three books during this time period most notably Down That Aisle In Style A Wedding Guide For Full Figured Women (WindRiver Publishing) , the first of its kind.
In 2002 Chamein received two honors, she finished her degree in Business Management and Marketing and she was given The MS Mother of The Year Award for 2002 as a result of her twins essay about their inspiring mother. In 2005 her twins graduated from Copiague High School and in the fall they attended SUNY Geneseo in Geneseo.
Chamein’s brief marriage in 1986 produced twin sons Sean Elliot and Scott Edward Snowden born May 18, 1987. After her divorce in 1988 she worked in the banking industry until she was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 1989.
As a patient and single mother, Chamein had the support of her family during that stressful time. She began attending college at night and received her Associate’s Degree in Paralegal Studies in 1992. With her cancer in remission she began working for a title insurance company/law firm in Garden City, New York. In 1993 Chamein enrolled SUNY Old Westbury’s business program to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Business Management. However her condition worsened in 1994 and she transferred to Empire State College Center for Distance Learning to get her degree online.
After a six year battle Chamein had a hysterectomy in 1995. She went back to work and continued her education even once she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in 1996. She also began a successful wedding consulting business and specialized in full figured brides. In 1998 Chamein suffered a physical setback when a major episode landed her in a wheelchair for several months. With 11 year old twin sons to support at the time she through herself into physical therapy and got back to a first love of hers, writing. She wrote three books during this time period most notably Down That Aisle In Style A Wedding Guide For Full Figured Women (WindRiver Publishing) , the first of its kind.
In 2002 Chamein received two honors, she finished her degree in Business Management and Marketing and she was given The MS Mother of The Year Award for 2002 as a result of her twins essay about their inspiring mother. In 2005 her twins graduated from Copiague High School and in the fall they attended SUNY Geneseo in Geneseo.
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November 8, 2011
What can I say about this book that wasn't included between the pages? IT's wonderful. Finally a book that lets big girls strut their stuff on their special day. Ms. Canton covers everything that a bride may need and then some from make up tips to dress'es that flatter all shapes and sizes. There are dress makers listed in the book to follow up with and locate to see what they may offer. There is even a section on brides who may have a disability and how to handle this when planning a wedding! This book has been a long time coming for us big girls and as a soon to be bride myself I will certainly be praising this book for years to come and to all brides everywhere.
September 14, 2009
Chamein Canton creates a book for plus-size ladies to have a great wedding and to feel beautiful in their wedding dress! She also explains about the cake, decorations, and most beautiful pictures in a book to make anyone want to get married.
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