As air travel becomes more and more of a hassle, couples are discovering the advantage of the close-to-home short honeymoon. Susie Miles, of Mississauga, Ont. says, “When we can get away for, say, more than seven days, we will fly. But if it’s just a five-day break, we don’t want … [Read more...] about The 5-day honeymoon
Josie and Ryan met while working on TV, so it was no surprise that lights, camera, action were a big part of their day. The bride’s gown, by Cymbeline, was in champagne lace and her best woman and flower girl were a contrast in black. The service, at St. Bonaventure, had flair; … [Read more...] about A Red Carpet Wedding in Toronto, Ontario
Christina and Tyler expected rain on their wedding day, so they equipped the entire wedding party with an array of umbrellas. The photos taken with the umbrellas turned out to be some of their favourite shots. They walked as a group to St. Michael’s Cathedral for the … [Read more...] about A DIY Elegance Wedding Toronto, Ontario
Larissa and Adrian grew up around the corner from each other but didn't decide to date until their early 20s, and then there was magic! The wedding had a Scottish theme; the bride wore a six pence coin in her shoe, her garter was made of the Chalmers' family tartan, the bouquet … [Read more...] about A Scottish Themed Wedding in Toronto, Ontario
Think of all the usual things for which you will register: china, cutlery, crystal, bed linen, kitchen appliances – and then think outside the box. You could plan to update an entire bathroom, for example, with at least half the items available through a registry. Make … [Read more...] about Registry ideas to update your bathroom
When you plan your registry, take a mental walk through the home in which you will be living. You’ll think of additions that are unusual, practical and get you off to a good start. Balcony or garden Consider everything you might need for a balcony (if you’re living in a condo … [Read more...] about What a registry is all about
Rebecca Grinnals of Engaging Concepts in Florida tracks trends in Canada and in the U.S. She is a sought-after consultant who co-founded Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons. When she was in Toronto, she talked about major trends – and one of the biggest is destination … [Read more...] about Top trends in destination weddings
Everyone has different criteria when it comes to defining the perfect beach. Do a little research before deciding on your honeymoon destination. Do you want wide beaches with white sand? Do you want a background of mountains or cliffs? Do you want great scuba diving? Topless … [Read more...] about Best beaches
Esthetician cost Be clear about the cost of any professional program you may undertake. A complete program may range from about $500 to more than $2,000. If you are setting up your own in-house plan, always do a patch test before trying any new products. Rub a little on your … [Read more...] about Repairing skin blemishes and breakouts
Some women with great skin can thank their mothers. Others can thank the effective new skincare products. Skin maintenance Cleansing Healthy skin always starts with cleansing. If you prefer to remove makeup with soap and water, don't use very hot water. It can strip the … [Read more...] about Simple steps for better looking skin
