Here are highlights from one international and six Canadian wedding planners that might surprise you. Jane Dayus-Hinch England Jane has planned over 1,000 international weddings. She once organized a dual-language Greek family wedding for 1,600 guests. Two napkin styles had to … [Read more...] about Planners share their most memorable weddings
Return of rentals Assign your best man and best woman (or a member of the family) to oversee returns if you’re leaving on your honeymoon right away. Everything from rented tuxes to rented trees, chair covers and other items used at the reception must be returned immediately or … [Read more...] about What to do after your wedding day
The service calls for a more traditional ensemble. This may include everything from the style of the gown to the style of the hair. The religious service may require covered shoulders. You may want to cover up enroute to, as well as during, the service. Consider a faux fur or … [Read more...] about Transform your look from ceremony to celebration
The new night-life suit – an alternative to the tuxedo – is black tone-on-tone fine wool without satin. This elegant suit has a high, two-button front, slightly roped shoulder and slightly tapered sleeves. Pants have a tapered leg with no pleats. The night-life suit can be … [Read more...] about Groom’s fashion update
Visitors go to ‘the Isle of Spice’ for the crystal clear blue water, white sand beaches, tropical rainforests, great food – and the people, with their simple, celebratory, colourful lifestyle and unmatched warmth. What to do Boats, catamarans and snorkelling tours are all … [Read more...] about Grenada
Shannon and Bob met years ago at a Grey Cup party. Bob was married; Shannon was engaged. Twenty-five years later, Shannon, now a widow, and Bob, now divorced, met again through mutual friends. Their now-adult children (Shannon has Kelly and Scott, Bob has Craig and Meredith) were … [Read more...] about A Classic Elegance Wedding In Toronto, Ontario
Tips Buy at least two pairs of your selected hose. Do a test drive with one pair. See if they feel secure, bunch up, fall down and work with your shoes and dress.Keep that pair as a backup for your wedding day in case there is a hosiery misadventure. Test your hosiery with … [Read more...] about Lovely legs
Sarah and Fred, from Markham, Ont., had 14 attendants to share their special day. Their theme was cherry blossoms and it was repeated in everything from the invitations to the pale pink monogrammed satin runner designed by their planner. The beautiful setting included an … [Read more...] about A Cherry Blossom Wedding in Markham, Ontario
Iman and Lakhdeep met at a multicultural event and the connection was immediate. They married in a traditional Sikh manner in Kitchener, Ont. Their holy book, Guru Granth Sahib, preaches equality, truth and compassion and encourages service to the community. Iman wore a gown in … [Read more...] about A Traditional Sikh Wedding in Kitchener, Ontario
”Canon in D” and later, “Ave Maria”, rang out at St. Dimitrija Solunski Macedonian Orthodox Church to celebrate the marriage of Elena and George. The church's traditional golden crowns were filled with coins, candies and rice by the end of the ceremony. Le Parc Markham … [Read more...] about A Blue and Gold Celebration Wedding in Markham, Ontario
