By Vivian Vassos From a grocery cart that makes errands easier to kitchen tools you’ll use for years, these finds bring a little more ease to everyday life. We’ve rounded up smart, stylish picks for the kitchen, bathroom and beyond – including a few that might deserve a spot … [Read more...] about Taking stock: Smart, stylish finds for everyday life
Few wedding tasks can turn a perfectly pleasant evening into a debate about Aunt Linda quite like the seating chart. At first, it seems simple – place names at tables, keep the families happy and move on. Then the questions begin. Can divorced parents sit within waving distance? … [Read more...] about Seating chart stress? 7 tips to make it easier
A glowing screen appears beside your face as you walk down the aisle. Someone leans into the aisle for a better angle, blocking the photographer behind them. Then, just as your partner begins their vows, a familiar ringtone breaks the spell. It’s easy to see why an unplugged … [Read more...] about Should you have an unplugged wedding – or is there a better alternative?
The ceremony starts in 20 minutes, someone’s steaming the veil and the best man has misplaced the rings – which are, naturally, in his jacket pocket. This is precisely where a wedding day concierge shines. Rather than planning the entire celebration from engagement to last dance, … [Read more...] about Why couples are hiring a wedding day concierge instead of a full planner
Some couples know within five minutes of getting engaged that they want a ballroom packed with 200 of their closest family and friends. Others feel their stomach drop at the mere thought of such a spectacle. Both reactions are completely valid. Figuring out where you land on … [Read more...] about Intimate vs. large weddings: How to decide what’s right for you
By Vivian Vassos Recently published in the 2026 Fall/Winter issue of Today’s Bride, this feature explores how thoughtful wedding details can completely transform a celebration. Editor Vivian Vassos turned to Toronto wedding planner Tracey Manailescu of Tracey M Events for her … [Read more...] about All in the details: Expert advice for making your wedding feel uniquely yours
Every couple planning a wedding eventually hits the same wall: a list of wedding details that sounded essential in month one and feel completely unnecessary by month six. Budgets stretch, priorities shift and somewhere along the way, couples realize they've been paying for things … [Read more...] about The wedding details you can stop spending money on
A wedding hotel room block might sound like just another item on an already long wedding planning checklist. Then the RSVPs start rolling in, out-of-town guests begin asking where they should stay, and suddenly it becomes one of the smartest decisions you'll make. By … [Read more...] about Booking a wedding hotel room block? Here’s what you need to know
A wedding videographer does much more than string together a few beautiful clips of your wedding for Instagram. This is the person capturing the happy tears, the heartfelt vows, the dance floor chaos and the tiny moments you miss while living them. Years from now, your wedding … [Read more...] about The top questions to ask your wedding videographer before booking
Your wedding day marks the beginning of a new chapter, but it's also a chance to celebrate the people who helped you get there. For many couples, that starts with mom. Whether she's been your biggest cheerleader, your voice of reason or the one quietly making sure everyone else … [Read more...] about Celebrating mom: How to honour your mother on your wedding day
