Let's be clear. A shower can be fun. It can have good food. But the real purpose is to collect gifts for the bridal couple. But hats off to those who make the effort so the occasion will be fun for the guests. Keep it short. A daytime shower of two hours is long … [Read more...] about Fun showers
Timing is everything You want your wedding invitation to reach your guests before they have booked other social events. On the other hand, you don't want it to be sent so early that it gets misplaced and forgotten. Send your invitations to local guests five weeks prior to the … [Read more...] about You are cordially invited
Get ready for a good time, because you're going to be partied out by the time your wedding day rolls around. Here's the scoop on what to expect. Engagement party Your parents may decide to give you an engagement party to celebrate the upcoming nuptials. The two families, … [Read more...] about Let the good times roll
Almost every culture in the world uses the donning or removal of the veil as part of the ceremonial custom at weddings. Today not every bride chooses to wear a veil, but those who do soon succumb to the flattering impact of this traditional (and some say tribal) custom. The … [Read more...] about Veiled in mystery
Toasts should not be long outrageous or insulting. Toasts should share a balance of humour and sentiment, be an appropriate length, and have natural rhythm and sincerity. Increase your chances of delivering a speech people will remember by avoiding these eight common … [Read more...] about 8 classic toast blunders
First-time homeowners concentrate on getting the down payment and shopping for the best mortgage rate, but there are other considerations. Just as important is a house that suits their lifestyle. Lifestyle first Before they are married, young couples have a social life that is … [Read more...] about Buying your first home
The shape of the glass we choose to enjoy a drink is important - and that is never in dispute. We all appreciate the difference in glass shape. A brandy snifter is wide at the body and narrower at the top because that enhances and then delivers the heady flavour that we inhale … [Read more...] about Crystal clear
Colour can add energy and even a sense of fun to your table. It sets the tone for the evening as you notice how your guests respond to the spirit of your lively table. You can mix colours to invigorate a table setting. Collect interesting china accents like charger or dessert … [Read more...] about Colour me wonderful
The male half of the wedding party will be handsome in their ensembles, but the groom need not be part of the pack. He should be a standout. A star. If tuxedos are being worn, here are some suggestions for the groom. The Reluctant Groom Not every groom is happy with having to … [Read more...] about A style his own
The bachelor party is the only pre-wedding celebration focused solely on the groom and it should be a gang-buster event. But this old tradition has a controversial reputation. The last generation's stereotypical bachelor party, with its emphasis on drinking and X-rated … [Read more...] about Bachelor parties
