In May of last year, Brett Vair found herself sitting by the ocean with her then-boyfriend Andrew Bergen, enjoying their solo evening at her parents’ cottage on the south shore. “Suddenly he proposed. It was perfect,” remembers Brett. “Relaxed and personal, totally our style.” That style transferred over to the couple’s wedding day, where the […]
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Navigating the Perils of Vow Writing
Writing your own wedding vows can be a bigger and more headache-ridden activity than most soon-to-be newlyweds anticipate. Here are a few tips to help you get started. Before you start writing your vows get the “all-clear” from your officiate. Depending on your officiate, church or synagogue there may be stipulations on how much you […]
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Appointing your “Day-Of” Wedding Coordinators
You have been planning your wedding for months, scrutinizing every detail and meticulously counting the days till you say “I Do.” After all of your hard effort, do you want to actually work on your wedding day? The reality is that many brides do work and become quite stressed because they have difficulty relinquishing control […]
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Creating Atmosphere
Live music can add allure, entertainment and elegance to your wedding day. Here are three traditional, three affordable and three unique ideas to help you add the right live music to your wedding. Traditional: 1. Walk down the aisle to Pachelbel’s Canon in D performed by a solo cellist, a flute and guitar duo or […]
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Nature inspired invitations
Clockwise from top left: Birds of a feather flock happily together on this Rain Speckle-toned card stock, made from recycled post consumer waste, from Duly Noted Stationary. Elegant letterpress by Katie Tower, through the Dawson Printshop’s Letterpress Gang, katietower.ca. Cherry blossoms light up this summery custom invitation by Megan Fildes, mfildes.carbonmade.com. A touch of pink […]
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All That Legal Mumble Jumble…
Congratulations on your upcoming nuptials! As exciting as the prelude to your wedding may be, do not forget about the official marriage documents you need to obtain. Make sure that the following important legal matters are included on your wedding planning to-do list. You need to obtain a Nova Scotia Marriage License in person. In […]
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Wedding Trends
What’s glam? What’s hot? What’s the wedding excitement for this year – the year of political change, of economic mystery, of eco-conscious lifestyle? The buzzwords are: green, budget-conscious, vintage, creative, intimate, cozy and fun. Modern vintage is our summation for the next year of weddings. The cliché “less is more” will be the matrimonial motto. […]
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Recently Engaged: Kim & Matt
High school sweethearts Kim Vallis and Matt Madden picked a special day for their wedding: the date marks their 10-year anniversary of being together. Vallis, who is employed as a graphic designer for NSCC Online Learning, and Madden, an e-marketing analyst at ISL Web Marketing and Development, are also talented photographers (maddenvallis.com), who work together […]
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Something Old, Something New, and Something “Green”
Greening your wedding does not mean compromising your dream wedding. The inspiration you already have envisioned can be modified to reduce environmental impact without compromising style or elegance. Online resources, including the Green Bride Guide (www.thegreenbrideguide. com) offer glimpses into real weddings, allowing you to see how “green” choices have impacted their celebrations. The Bridal […]
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Lights? Camera. Action!
Many bride and grooms want professional videos capturing every moment at their weddings. The quality of these videos often comes down to lighting. Movie sets have plenty of lights. For excellent video quality, cameras need their sets to be well lit. This cannot always be the case for wedding venues. Brides and grooms may want […]
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Fairytale wedding with sweets and sweethearts
Maria Garcia and Josh Walt first met at university in 2004. They quickly became friends, and started dating in early 2005. Maria and Josh’s wedding was not just a celebration of love for each other, but also for their families and their traditions. Both families stood under the wedding huppah (the marriage canopy), including their […]