One of the most important wedding day decisions you'll make has to do with colour - where and when you'll showcase it. A bride's bouquet will be her most elaborate accessory, so if you love colour then you're going to love these bridal bouquets. From bursting bright reds and … [Read more...] about 25 Colourful Bridal Bouquets
From the simple and understated to the over-the-top, cakes have quickly become the focal point of every wedding reception. Today's brides know that a stylish wedding cake is just as important as their wedding decor, so take a look at how these cakes used floral accents to stand … [Read more...] about 20 Fabulous Floral Cakes
Setting a lovely table is the prelude to a great dinner party. Don’t forget to register for all of your tabletop accessories. Here's how to set a lovely table There’s a proper (and practical) way to set a formal table. Start by placing basic plates on top of each … [Read more...] about How to set a formal dinner table
Flowers can account for up to 10 percent of the wedding budget. They are a pretty and powerful component that express your own personality. Your bouquet Personalize your bouquet. Wrap the stems with lace or faux fur or add feathers, crystals or pearls. For a personal … [Read more...] about Express your personality through your flowers
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
Every couple wants their wedding to reflect their unique personalities. “A great way to personalize your wedding is to serve cocktails that reflect what you like to drink,” says Kathy Nunes, a product consultant for the LCBO in Toronto. Nunes pulled together some unique and … [Read more...] about Signature cocktails for every couple
Maybe it's the success of Downton Abbey or Canada’s own Murdoch Mysteries, but suddenly everyone is having a love affair with the elegance of a traditional English tea. Have an afternoon wedding followed by afternoon tea. Host a shower at a Sunday afternoon tea party. … [Read more...] about Host an elegant afternoon tea
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
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
Recently, I attended a large wedding; there were 10 children in the wedding party and a total of 60 kids at the service and reception. It's often said that children can 'steal the show'. That's a plus if they are well-behaved, but a nightmare if they steal the show with rude … [Read more...] about When kids are guests at a wedding
