EXPERT TIP BY BLAIR NADEAU BRIDAL ADORNMENTS (www.blairnadeau.com) Toronto, ON Micro, Zoom, Intimate, Elopements, all the wedding terms we have been hearing about and navigating during the current new normal. Blair Nadeau shares her experience and tips to maximize your accessories. “I’ve recently had many brides-to-be inquire about what these smaller-scale weddings mean for their […]
EXPERT TIP BY KATELYN FANCY, WPICC WEDDING COORDINATOR AT LITTLE MUSHROOM CATERING (www.littlemushroomcatering.ca) Cambridge, ON | Photo above: Chasing Moments Photography COVID-19 was the centre of attention for the vast majority of 2020 and 2021, which has wedding professionals and engaged couples all trying to figure out a “new normal.” Trying to plan one of […]
EXPERT TIP BY CORINA LUDWIG, PASSION FOR CAKES (www.passionforcakes.com) Victoria, BC | Photo above: Kim Kalyn Photography This year is certainly like no other. While your celebration will surely be a little different, the best news of all… Love is not canceled! Like many businesses, the wedding cake industry is no exception to the changes […]
Fun and Unique Wedding Jewellery Ideas is a guest post by Jennifer Grappa. The average cost of a bride’s wedding jewellery in Canada is $6,581 including an engagement ring and wedding band. With the average cost of a wedding being $42,000, this is a significant chunk of the budget. Wedding jewellery doesn’t all have to be […]
EXPERT TIP BY LIZ KOTSAMANES DESIGNS (www.lizkotsamanesdesigns.ca) Cambridge, ON | Photo above: Chasing Moments Photography | Styling mats: Emily Paints Events From guest list restrictions to meal service to dancing, COVID-19 continues to dramatically change the wedding landscape. Your wedding stationery can help you manage these restrictions while communicating these changes with your guests beautifully […]
Expert Tip by Daisy Oliveira, Danny’s Wine and Beer Supplies (www.dannyswineandbeer.com) | Photos courtesy of HRM Photography (www.hrmphotography.com) All great wedding receptions have two things in common: a delicious food menu and a fantastic drinks list. After celebrating a wonderful day, people wish to make merry with a great selection of food and drinks. Therefore, in […]
EXPERT TIP BY UNMISTAKABLY YOU (www.unmistakablyyou.com) London, ON | Photos: HRM Photography If you’re like 90% of engaged couples right now, you’re freaking out about what your wedding might, could, and won’t look like. First, take a deep breath, and know that you’re not alone. Second, know that there are lots of options you can […]
EXPERT TIP BY BRENTWOOD LIVERY (www.brentwoodlivery.ca) Kitchener, ON | PHOTO above: Karen Benwell Photography WHAT DO CELEBRITIES, ROYALTY, AND HAPPY WEDDING COUPLES ALL HAVE IN COMMON? Planning a wedding can be stressful. Re-planning the same wedding because of COVID-19 restrictions is a whole new level of stress. The average wedding couple spends over 500 hours […]
Expert Tip by Alida Riddell, Lily on the Thames (www.lilyonthethames.ca) | Photos courtesy of Lily on the Thames “Up until now, I’ve done the floral designing myself. And while I LOVE designing weddings, I notice a huge gap between what a couple comes to ask me for, and what their budget is. For example, they […]
EXPERT TIP BY LOOPS N JAMMZ DJ PRODUCTIONS (www.loopsnjamzzdjs.com) Kitchener ON | Photo above: One2One Photography We’re all looking forward to the day weddings return in a post-COVIDworld. We’re anticipating big celebrations for 2021 weddings after thevaccine is rolled out, of course. Will these weddings resemble those ofthe past or will 2021 represent the rebirth […]
EXPERT TIP BY ANNE EDGAR PHOTOGRAPHY & FILMS (www.anneedgarphoto.com) Cambridge, ON For many brides and grooms, COVID threw all their carefully planned wedding dreams out the window. For many more, COVID continues to threaten their carefully laid plans. If you’re one of the many couples who chose or will choose to go ahead with your […]
Touching Hearts: One Ceremony at a Time is a guest post by Marilyn Dion, Woven Words Ceremonies (www.wovenwordsceremonies.com) | Photo above: White Photographie “What do you mean you only need 50 chairs? There are 200 people coming to the wedding!” Then the daughter explained to her mother that most people only come to the reception […]
Expert tip by Alex Boston, Paperlust (www.paperlust.co) | Photos courtesy of Paperlust Designing your invitations can be one of the most exciting and personal pieces of the wedding planning process. While many choose the style of their wedding invitations based on personal preference, there is more than meets the eye when it comes to putting […]
EXPERT TIP BY DECADENTLY YOURS (www.decadentlyyours.ca) Guelph, ON | Photo above: Amy Taylor Photography You might not know much about wedding cakes (besides the obvious fact that they’re delicious), but the more informed you are, the better your decisions will be. Decadently Yours offers you a few tips to help pick your perfect confection. 1. […]
EXPERT TIP BY ELEMENT FUSION STUDIOS (♥) (www.elementfusion.ca) Toronto, ON Planning a wedding can be one of the most exciting times of your life. At times it may feel very stressful; trying to find a venue that’s available on the date you’d like, deciding how many people and who to invite, or even when choosing […]
Expert Tip by Brubacher Films (www.brubacherfilms.com) | Photo above: DA Photography Choose a videographer that edits in the style of video that you prefer. Consider both the visuals and audio (which is easily half the experience!). Choose a videographer who edits in the colour and lighting that matches your taste. Consider the flow of the […]
Custom Gown Q&A with Tami, Designer and Creator of Mina Bridal Design (www.minabridaldesign.ca) Stratford, ON Q. WHAT IS CUSTOM DESIGN?A. A custom gown is designed and created for your distinct style and made to your measurements. It is truly a one-of-a-kind gown that no one else would have. Q. HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN IN […]
EXPERT TIP BY MUSIC CENTRAL ENTERTAINMENT (musiccentral.ca) | Photo above: The Bridal Lounge Choosing the MC for your wedding is a more complicated decision than it can seem on the surface. Many people just choose their favourite uncle or friend. But when you consider the actual importance of your MC, you may want to reconsider […]
EXPERT TIP BY TAYLOR’S BRIDAL BOUTIQUE (www.taylorsbridal.com) To stay safe during your dress shopping experience, Taylor’s BridalBoutique has come up with tips to help you feel prepared! 1. Do research on which boutiques you want to visit and the dresses you want to try. Make sure that the boutique you chose is an authorized retailer […]
Exploring The World of Tent Weddings is a guest post by A&B Event + Tent Rental (www.abeventrental.com) Every little girl dreams of her wedding day, filled with luscious blooming flowers, sparkling décor, and elegant finishes. Turning that dream into a reality just got easier! Here is a list of tent wedding ideas to help you […]
Tent & Outdoor Wedding Locations features venue options throughout Southwestern Ontario. For many engaged couples, an outdoor wedding is their dream wedding. For others, a romantic celebration under a beautiful tent is how they picture their wedding reception. Thanks to the current COVID restrictions, couples who never dreamed of outdoor or tent weddings are getting […]
EXPERT TIP BY SENEGENCE – LIP LADY CANADA (lipladycanada.com) | Photos courtesy of Senegence – Lip Lady Canada Your wedding day is one of the most special and memorable days of your life that will be captured in time for years to come. Every bride wants to look and feel her most beautiful, and the […]
EXPERT TIP BY THUNDERSTORM PRODUCTIONS (♥) (thunderstormpro.com) | Photo above: DA Photography Prior to March 2020, live streaming a wedding ceremony was gaining in popularity. It was a common choice for engaged couples who elected to host a destination wedding or elopement, or for those couples who had loved ones who couldn’t be present for […]
Guest post by Amy at Unmistakably You | Photo: HRM Photography Let’s not sugar-coat it. Covid SUCKS. The uncertainty, the constant state of flux, the inability to plan more than a few days in advance… these are all things that make wedding planning tough. As the 2021 wedding season approaches, it’s becoming increasingly apparent that […]
Jewellery Ideas is a guest post by Tanvi Gupta. Photos courtesy of Blingvine Pre-wedding photoshoots are extremely trendy right now. Young to-be wedded couples are enthusiastic about their wedding album to be stupendous in all ways which they can adore for generations. The photographers are coming up with new concepts and pose every day to […]
Bridal Skincare is a guest post by Jennifer Grappa. Photo by Victoria Priessnitz at Unsplash Planning a wedding involves a lot of time and effort, and most brides experience stress because of it. While stress is an inevitable part of the whole wedding planning experience, it can have a negative impact on your skin, as it […]
Choosing the Right Men’s Wedding Ring is a guest post by Jennifer Grappa. Photo by Denny Muller at Unsplash Around 300,000 people get married in Canada every year, and wedding rings are traditionally exchanged as a symbol of commitment. A man’s wedding ring has to be the right balance between durable, practical and hard-wearing, and stylish […]
Favourite Ways To Celebrate A Honeymoon Staycation is a guest post by Jennifer Grappa Photo above, source: Canva The concept of a honeymoon ‘staycation’ may seem new to many travelers this year, but as far back as 2017, around 53% of Canadians surveyed said they would be staying in their country for their vacations, and […]
What to do when you can’t dance is a guest post from Kaityln Pipe at Brussels Four Winds Barn 2020 has become a difficult year to plan a wedding! Not only is there a limit to the gathering sizes but also separate rules from each Health Unit governing those gatherings. In Huron Perth and most […]
5 REASONS TO HIRE A WEDDING PLANNER: AN EXPERT TIP BY Fresh Look Design Inc. (FLD) (♥) (freshlookdesign.ca) Kitchener, ON Photo above: Alley Cat Photography From accompanying you on your search for the perfect vendors, reviewing and negotiating contracts, and saying yes to the perfect dress, a wedding planner is there every step of the way […]
