A reception menu is a challenge because the tastes of varying age groups and eating habits of your guests will vary from the sophisticated to the down-home. This is one of the benefits of having a buffet, which can showcase avariety of foods. The downside of the buffet is … [Read more...] about Your reception menu
Bride Formal Day Floor-length gown with cathedral or chapel train in white, ivory or pastel. Long veil. Train is optional in a full-skirted ballgown. Gloves mandatory if gown has short sleeves or is sleeveless. Shoes match gown. Bride carries bouquet or prayer book. Formal … [Read more...] about What to wear & when
Perhaps the reason most Canadian brides choose to have a diamond is because it is an enduring stone with fire and brilliance, which most couples hope is a reflection of their future. But shopping for the right diamond can be daunting. Clarity Clarity is determined by the degree … [Read more...] about Fire of diamonds
Finding the right store is paramount in finding the right grown. Visit a boutique Talk to the staff. You'll know immediately if the bridal salon offers the experience and range of gowns. Choose the store Friends who have recently married will have lots of good advice and will … [Read more...] about Shop at the right fashion boutique
Deep in the ocean, nature is at work. A tiny grain of sand works its way inside an oyster and the oyster protects itself with layer upon layer of a hard crystalline substance called nacre. It takes several years for this ongoing process to produce one special pearl. We have … [Read more...] about Nature’s gift
It is only five years since the most popular gowns depended on making a large statement through excess. Gowns were beaded top to bottom. Shoulders were huge. Skirts were overwhelmingly large. Today, it may just be the placement of a shoulder strap that marks a gown as … [Read more...] about It’s the little things that matter
You want to make your special day truly memorable for family and friends. Of course. Undoubtedly you are planning a ceremony after which your guests will go home celebrating your marriage, sharing in your joy and your hopes for the future. Many couples struggle with what to give … [Read more...] about Putting charity on your wedding list
The first thing the bride will say is I want you to have dresses that you can wear after the wedding. Don't count on it. If it's a taffeta, brocade or other formal fabric, in this informal age, you can pretty well write it off. How many balls do you attend in a year? On the other … [Read more...] about Bridesmaid’s
Best man NO-NO's An inappropriate stag: Some best men make the mistake of making it all about themselves, (especially in planning the bachelor party), instead of focusing on the personality and comfort level of the groom. A stag should not be about getting the groom drunk or … [Read more...] about Being the best man
The bride will be consumed with her wedding plans and you will be expected to go along for the ride. BUT FIRST: Accept that it is an honour to be asked. Understand that the pictures and memories of your participation will be a highlight of your life. But it's OK to refuse the … [Read more...] about So you’re going to be a bridesmaid?
