For up-to-the-minute news on wedding flowers trends we talked to two top florists. "Tastes are returning to a more traditional look. My clients have seen so much bling and colour and, while they like it, they no longer want it for themselves." Be true to your own … [Read more...] about Blooming bouquets. Blushing brides.
If you receive a communal gift from a group, each person should receive a hand-written note from you. You will receive wedding and shower gifts. You will give gifts to your attendants and those who host a shower for you. Those are the basics – there may be more. You may give a … [Read more...] about Giving and getting gifts
Your wedding requires a printed invitation on good quality paper, sent by mail. Some couples are using old printing methods such as a calligraphy look which can be letter-pressed on heavy stock. You can even buy vintage stamps. Wax seals are reappearing but use them on the … [Read more...] about Your invitation tells a story
Reception Is it usual to put the dinner menu on the table or best to have the food be a surprise? Anticipation is part of the pleasure and having a menu adds to that anticipation. Make it part of the table decor. One bride told us that she pressed flowers and then glued a … [Read more...] about Top wedding planning questions
There is more than the traditional wedding cake. Now there are a wide variety of options: edible accessories, bold colours and pretty cupcakes. … [Read more...] about Cakewalk – different, daring, delicious
Your choice of flowers for your wedding depends on five things; personality, season, availability, budget and scent. Personality Your flowers should represent your own taste. We all have some association with flowers we love that probably goes back to childhood. Do you fondly … [Read more...] about 5 factors for choosing flowers
There are a variety of reception ideas that remain popular because, well, people just enjoy them. But you can take these tried-and-true thoughts and get all twisted! Dessert tables Almost everybody loves dessert. The usual reception protocol is to offer a late-night dessert … [Read more...] about A fresh twist on reception ideas
Jane Dayus-Hinch, for 25 years an internationally recognized wedding guru, has planned show-stopping weddings for celebrities, socialites and even royalty. Additionally, she is a senior Toastmaster and a Harley Davidson enthusiast. Do you still have time to plan weddings? I … [Read more...] about Q&A with wedding planner, Jane Dayus-Hinch
We’ve all heard of Bridezillas, but what about Momzillas, Guestzillas, or Photogzillas? Brides aren’t the only ones who need to tone down the crazy. After eight years in the wedding business, my husband and I have seen more than our share of characters. Last-minute hires Think … [Read more...] about Wedding day hiccups
Rebecca Grinnals of Engaging Concepts in Florida tracks trends in Canada and in the U.S. She is a sought-after consultant who co-founded Disney’s Fairy Tale Weddings and Honeymoons. When she was in Toronto, she talked about major trends – and one of the biggest is destination … [Read more...] about Top trends in destination weddings
