Social media is a great tool when planning your wedding. Comparing, contrasting and creating ideas can all be done with your smartphone or iPad. The super-savvy social media bride will already be using Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram, but will also want to have her own … [Read more...] about How to use social media to plan your wedding
The bachelorette party is often misunderstood. It is its own event and does not replace having a shower. What it is This is a fun party for the bride and her very closest women friends. It is intimate – never should be more than 20 people and is even better if it is only eight … [Read more...] about The basics of a bachelorette party
There’s a lot of buzz about drone wedding videography that offers breathtaking cinematic shots and birds’-eye views. It’s a hot trend for sure. Adam Sax, CEO and co-founder of Toronto-based The Sky Guys Ltd., says demand has grown exponentially over the last year. Today his … [Read more...] about The dos and don’ts of drone photography
Going to your final fitting is just the beginning. Going properly prepared is mandatory. Wear your wedding day lingerie: You won’t be surprised that wearing the right bra is essential, but so is wearing the right panties and pantyhose. You need to be certain that there is no … [Read more...] about What to know before your first dress fitting
Planning your dream wedding can be stressful and overwhelming, but there is no shortage of helpful books out there for the bride who needs expert advice. We've rounded up a few of our favourite bridal bibles that are sure to help you plan your big day. Take a look! … [Read more...] about The Best Books for Brides
These days, there are more and more special dietary requests when RSVP cards come rolling in. They include everything from an allergy to shellfish, an aunt with diabetes, in-laws who are lactose-intolerant, gluten-free or dairy-free guests, and those who are vegan, vegetarian or … [Read more...] about How to plan ahead for guests with dietary restrictions
More and more couples tell us they are planning their wedding with their guests very much front-of-mind because it is so important to them that their guests have a great time. What Bridal Couples Tell Us They're Doing “We left a goody basket at the hotel for those who had come … [Read more...] about How to plan your wedding by keeping your guests in mind
You’re likely consumed with your wedding, so it might be therapeutic to review some famous weddings that had either horrendous problems or were hysterically funny. So read a book or watch a movie – or both! It will help you deflate. Here are our favourites: Books on marriage 1. … [Read more...] about Our Favourite Weddings In Books and Movies
You know what you should be doing: Shopping for nutritious foods. Going to the gym. Getting eight hours sleep. Using your time efficiently. However, you don’t have time to do all those things, and the omissions only add to your stress and the guilt that accompanies each … [Read more...] about How to deal with wedding-planning stress
The eco-movement has trickled down from everyday living to special events. For example, the Fairmont chain of hotels has their own sheep, named Snow White, who provides her milk for their cheese products. They also have rooftop gardens and beehives. They are striving more and … [Read more...] about How to “green” your wedding
