Stunning peep-toe shoes for every bride
These peep-toe shoes offer the perfect excuse for a pedicure! … [Read more...] about Stunning peep-toe shoes for every bride
Planning
How to welcome your out-of-town guests
It's a big deal – and a great honour – when guests agree to travel some distance to attend your wedding. In turn, let them know how much their attendance means to you. Breakfast basket Deliver a welcoming basket to their hotel with bagels, muffins or scones, a small jar of … [Read more...] about How to welcome your out-of-town guests
Wine and dine your guests on a budget
The idea of having a cash bar continues to surface. But you wouldn't invite friends to your home for a dinner party and then ask them to dole out cash for each drink. Similarly, you don't invite friends to the biggest party you will ever give (and also get a major gift from … [Read more...] about Wine and dine your guests on a budget
Plan an eco-chic wedding
If you want to walk down the aisle without leaving an ecological footprint, host a 100-mile wedding (where everything is sourced from within 100 miles of the nuptuals). Here, Ecoholic columnist and author Adria Vasil shares a few ideas for tree-hugging couples who want to … [Read more...] about Plan an eco-chic wedding
Throwing a day after brunch for out-of-town guests
If you are getting married on a Saturday night, you may want to throw a Sunday brunch for family, close friends and out-of-town guests. Brunch is a combination of breakfast and lunch so anything is appropriate, says chef Dani Plant. But first things first: pick a venue. … [Read more...] about Throwing a day after brunch for out-of-town guests
7 Tips to throwing a DIY favour party
Between Etsy and Pinterest, brides are taking matters into their own hands and becoming DIY machines. However, for bridesmaids everywhere, this means hours of assembly. We’ve put together a list of our seven DIY wedding favour party tips to ensure you and your team of lovely … [Read more...] about 7 Tips to throwing a DIY favour party
Create a man table for your beau
Collect drinks and munchables that most men love and have a man table at your reception. Your male guests will want to spend the evening parked alongside and don’t think the gals are going to skip the comfort foods. A selection of imported beers is a good start. Have one beer … [Read more...] about Create a man table for your beau
14 Dazzling reception details
The appearance of your reception site has little to do with money and lots to do with creativity. Here are a few thoughts that may jumpstart your own original ideas. Use coloured light bulbs in specific areas to highlight a feature. Use small battery-operated lamps … [Read more...] about 14 Dazzling reception details
Remembering a loved one at your wedding
One of the joys on your wedding day is being surrounded by all your family and friends. But sometimes someone is absent. Perhaps they passed away recently, or even years ago, but it is important to you to keep their memory alive. Recognizing a departed loved one has become an … [Read more...] about Remembering a loved one at your wedding
Decorating your first home
We asked Lynne Charest, president of The Tasteful Girlfriend, to give us advice for couples planning their home. She says "Buy the professonal services of a decorator by the hour! That small investment can have a huge return by saving you big dollars in making mistakes. That's … [Read more...] about Decorating your first home
