The story about a terrific fabric is told on several levels. and brings more than one sense into play. There's the look of it. How it falls. How it drapes. How it holds its shape. Then, there's the feel of it against the body. It can feel sensual and exciting. The bottom line is … [Read more...] about Choosing a fabulous fabric
They met in Toronto but both had a love of the Canadian Rockies, and so they headed west to Alberta's Silvertip Resort to be married. Lorelei and Chris were joined by 100 family and friends who shared their day. The outdoor ceremony was on an elevated landing overlooking the town … [Read more...] about A Rocky Mountain Wedding in Canmore, Alberta
Friends and family gathered at the country home of Laura's grandmother, Vi Radcliffe, in Elmira, Ont. for an afternoon garden wedding. The lush gardens provided the background for an intimate service before 85 guests. The original table centrepieces were vases with blue Beta … [Read more...] about An Intimate Garden Wedding in Elmira, Ontario
Selections for the service prelude welcome your guests as they are being seated. This is the time to have your favourite pieces played. Then, the processional: Wagner’s Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin (Here Comes the Bride) appeals to brides who have had it in their heads since they … [Read more...] about Music matters
The home of the groom's parents was the site of both the service and the reception as 170 friends and family gathered to witness the outdoor wedding. It all took place in exactly the same spot where Brent had proposed to Jacqueline two years earlier. He had carved a big heart in … [Read more...] about A Serene Outdoor Wedding in Ontario
Friends and family gathered on Toronto Island at St. Andrew by-the-Lake, which provided a lovely background for the wedding service of Milka and Daniel with the bride wearing a gown made for her by her aunt. The voices of the church choir were raised in song, led by Sean Nix. The … [Read more...] about A Modern White Wedding in Toronto, Ontario
The couple met at the SARS concert in 2003 in Toronto. Each was standing alone, waiting to get into the concert, and they exchanged a few words. When Marina entered the gate, Andrew was waiting for her on the other side. They spent 13 hours together that day. He walked her home … [Read more...] about A Lovely Vintage Wedding in Toronto, Ontario
The May wedding of Shahnaz and Asghar was a colourful three day affair that began with a traditional henna party, where close female family and friends took part in ceremonies in an intimate setting at the bride's home. The wedding (or Nikaah) ceremony was the following day, … [Read more...] about A Traditional Muslim Wedding in Thornhill, Ontario
The groom and the bride will each have a stag – and these can be so much more than having a woman or man strip to tease the guests, whose aim probably is to get drunk (while ignoring the pain they’ll feel the next day.) There are options that are more creative (and that you can … [Read more...] about His and her stags
Know what to book, when to book and why. Make your choices and then protect yourself. Vendor/Activity When to book Why Service At least eight months before the wedding Churches and other sites as well as clergy/officiants are often booked up to a year – … [Read more...] about Booking your wedding vendors
