The shape of the glass we choose to enjoy a drink is important - and that is never in dispute. We all appreciate the difference in glass shape. A brandy snifter is wide at the body and narrower at the top because that enhances and then delivers the heady flavour that we inhale … [Read more...] about Crystal clear
The bachelor party is the only pre-wedding celebration focused solely on the groom and it should be a gang-buster event. But this old tradition has a controversial reputation. The last generation's stereotypical bachelor party, with its emphasis on drinking and X-rated … [Read more...] about Bachelor parties
You want to make your special day truly memorable for family and friends. Of course. Undoubtedly you are planning a ceremony after which your guests will go home celebrating your marriage, sharing in your joy and your hopes for the future. Many couples struggle with what to give … [Read more...] about Putting charity on your wedding list
The first thing the bride will say is I want you to have dresses that you can wear after the wedding. Don't count on it. If it's a taffeta, brocade or other formal fabric, in this informal age, you can pretty well write it off. How many balls do you attend in a year? On the other … [Read more...] about Bridesmaid’s
Best man NO-NO's An inappropriate stag: Some best men make the mistake of making it all about themselves, (especially in planning the bachelor party), instead of focusing on the personality and comfort level of the groom. A stag should not be about getting the groom drunk or … [Read more...] about Being the best man
Choosing a menu tops the list when planning a terrific reception. Widen the possibilities from the standard roast beef and chicken (even though these are popular standards and may end up being your final choice). You may want to look at interesting ethnic menus, either because … [Read more...] about Roast beef or chicken?
Leah says, I never should have picked my shy, socially awkward sister as my maid of honour. She rolls her eyes when she recalls her 1996 Winnipeg wedding. Nerves made her down a bottle of my father-in-law's homemade red wine before the ceremony. I asked for last-minute help … [Read more...] about Taming tough bridesmaids
Pancho Villa, the Mexican revolutionary famous for his daring attacks, loved women so much, he couldn't limit himself to one wife or even two. To conquer his latest love, he would fake a marriage ceremony to hasten the sexual progress of the relationship. Villa would bribe a … [Read more...] about Weird weddings
You've talked about how many guests to invite to the wedding, where to go on the honeymoon, who should choose the menu at the reception, and how many attendants will be in the wedding party. But have you talked about the stuff that really matters? Here's a Checklist: Have … [Read more...] about Important questions before you get married
Communication is key if you are to get the specific pictures you want on your wedding day. The couple make assumptions that the photographer can't possibly know about if it is not verbalized or, better still, submitted in written form. Everything In Writing Put all your … [Read more...] about Photography checklist
