My Portfolio

Explore a selection of my writing work below. If you would like to see more of my work, please email me directly at amandajmonterroso@gmail.com.

The Ultimate Guide to Wedding Dress Styles for Your Body Shape

In an endless sea of dress cuts, styles, fabrics, lengths, and so on, narrowing down your fated wedding dress is no easy feat. Despite the million things to consider when picking your dress, it’s up to you to determine which features matter most. Is it the comfort of the dress? The luxuriousness? How well the dress goes with your theme? Or perhaps how flattering it is on you?

Whatever your preferences are, remember that it’s your big day, and you’re entitled to a gown that makes you feel like r

Top 10 Tips for Wedding Dress Shopping

Saying yes to the dress isn't as easy as it seems. There's a reason why so many reality TV shows focus on brides shopping for their dream dresses. For some, the dress is the most important part of a wedding. After all, the bride is kind of the centrepiece of the wedding. With all that attention on you, wedding dress shopping can have you feeling like a kettle about to burst.

But don't worry—with proper planning, your wedding dress shopping experience can be as simple as saying, "I do." Take it

Lights, Cameras, Awards! How Photobooth Activations Can Boost Social Reach and Engagement At Your Event

The GG Awards are a fun and elegant evening celebrating Canada’s highest honour in the performing arts. A black-tie event, guests dress to impress and are entertained by red-carpet arrivals and tribute performances.

But what are guests to do before the main event, and how can event organizers maximize event engagement and social reach?

That’s where MDRN Activations comes in...

In Defence of Food Service Jobs

Retail and the food service industry are two necessary evils in this world. The work is tasking and sometimes downright miserable. I say this from experience. But it’s an experience that teaches you invaluable life skills. During my time as a food service worker, I learned things I might’ve never otherwise.

Despite what some people say, it’s not an easy job. The smell of food permeates your skin until you don’t even notice it anymore (but trust me, other people do), you become sick of meals you

Ode to the Gluten-free Diet Fad

It was hard to adjust. I was never someone who watched what I ate. I liked eating whatever I wanted. I liked not eating what I didn’t want simply because I didn’t like it— not because I couldn’t have it. Before I go on, I should tell you what gluten is. It’s a protein found in foods that consist of wheat, rye, barley, and most oats. When I explain it to people, I just tell them I can’t have ‘bready’ things. I can’t have gluten because it makes my body literally attack itself.

What Mortgage Brokers Can Offer You

When it comes to buying or refinancing a home, it’s a good idea to consider all your options. You might find yourself wondering whether you should go with a mortgage broker or with your bank—and what the differences are. I’m here to tell you all the benefits of choosing to work with my team and how we can better assist you.

We like to build lasting relationships with our clients. Chances are that you’ll have to renew your mortgage multiple times through its term. Instead of bouncing around from