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
The reception was gorgeous and the ceremony went off without a hitch, but the food at your wedding will likely be remembered. Have a memorable wedding menu with these food tips. Instead of just going with the typical wedding menu, create something that is inspired by … [Read more...] about 4 Food tips to a memorable wedding menu
Your choice of décor can be a tricky aspect when you start planning your wedding. Mix it up when it comes to table centrepieces and floral arrangements. This ‘high’ and ‘low’ combination will look great as well as help cut costs. Place … [Read more...] about 5 Tips for stunning reception decor
The new trends in wedding cakes really, er, take the cake. Sweet styles Iris Segal of Iris Segal Cakes says bling is big, sometimes in glittering sugar crystals, shimmering pearl dust or jewellery to pump up the wow factor. Bobbette and Belle also like gradient colour on the … [Read more...] about New wedding cake trends
Common sense and creativity can save dollars. Bake bomboniere Put your wallet away and bake large cookies for your guests, put their name or initial on top and place each in a see-through bag, tied with a ribbon. A cookie can double as a take-home gift and a place … [Read more...] about 8 ways to save on your wedding
Gimmicks that people will not keep are an unnecessary expense. Your guests will love anything that is edible or handmade. Big cookies with their name on it is a favourite because it tailors the gift to each guest. POP culture Cake pops are dipped in decadent chocolate and then … [Read more...] about 5 flavourful wedding favours
