Every couple wants to make their wedding unique and original, which can be a tough task. To plan a memorable wedding, get your creative juices flowing. To start, look for ideas and images in books and magazines, and then add your own twist. Ceremony decor Often, couples focus … [Read more...] about Just one original touch
Ask last year’s brides. The big decisions were easy. It was the little things that went wrong that got everybody cranky. Here’s a few we've heard about. These examples are just the tip of the iceberg. But our bottom line is this: Only you will realize when something is … [Read more...] about The devil’s in the details
Here are highlights from one international and six Canadian wedding planners that might surprise you. Jane Dayus-Hinch England Jane has planned over 1,000 international weddings. She once organized a dual-language Greek family wedding for 1,600 guests. Two napkin styles had to … [Read more...] about Planners share their most memorable weddings
Return of rentals Assign your best man and best woman (or a member of the family) to oversee returns if you’re leaving on your honeymoon right away. Everything from rented tuxes to rented trees, chair covers and other items used at the reception must be returned immediately or … [Read more...] about What to do after your wedding day
Some flowers have staying power. Some are fragile and won't last throughout a long day. So do your homework before you commit to choices and styles for your bouquets, your service and the reception centrepieces. Do-it-yourself enthusiasts should collect pictures as well as a … [Read more...] about Tablecentres with personality
Currently, couples are being careful with their money. They may spend the same amount of money as in the past, but it is being allocated differently. 1. Destination weddings: Some couples are opting to combine their wedding with their honeymoon. People who are truly important … [Read more...] about Top 25 wedding trends
Selections for the service prelude welcome your guests as they are being seated. This is the time to have your favourite pieces played. Then, the processional: Wagner’s Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin (Here Comes the Bride) appeals to brides who have had it in their heads since they … [Read more...] about Music matters
The groom and the bride will each have a stag – and these can be so much more than having a woman or man strip to tease the guests, whose aim probably is to get drunk (while ignoring the pain they’ll feel the next day.) There are options that are more creative (and that you can … [Read more...] about His and her stags
Know what to book, when to book and why. Make your choices and then protect yourself. Vendor/Activity When to book Why Service At least eight months before the wedding Churches and other sites as well as clergy/officiants are often booked up to a year – … [Read more...] about Booking your wedding vendors
Weddings can range from intimate to fun to elegant to grand. But the good news is that they don’t have to be expensive. And they don’t have to be a dinner party. Garden Brunch Intimate for 20 to 40 people A garden wedding always is a delight. Your friends will gather and … [Read more...] about 4 easy-on-the-wallet reception options
