If I’m having a seated dinner, do you recommend having a seating plan or allowing a free-for-all? I always recommend a seating plan to ensure your family and close friends are seated at the best seats close to the head table. Without one, there can be a mad rush for the good seats, potentially leaving […]
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Registry: Gifted education
What is the best way to let guests know about the registry? Is it uncouth to include this information on an invite or a wedding website? While setting up a registry should be a fun experience, it’s primarily a service you’re providing for your guests. Guests are generally relieved to discover there’s a registry available […]
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Makeup: Kiss and makeup
Do you have any tips for keeping makeup sweat-proof, cry-proof and long-lasting on the big day? There are a variety of long-lasting lipsticks available. MAC has great colours—this is the brand I always go with. Applying a little bit of gloss over your long-lasting lipstick keeps it looking fresh all night. Having beautiful lips keeps […]
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Venue: Warm reception
These days it seems that less people are sticking to convention when it comes to the location of their wedding and after-party. When it comes to quirky and creative alternative reception venues, what do you think people are looking for? I think that all couples are looking to be different. They are not looking for […]
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Pretty as a picture
We want outdoor photos. How do we prepare for terrible weather? Terrible weather can inspire some of the most creative wedding photographs! Be brave and be prepared. Make sure you have fun raingear ready for you and your wedding party: Brightly coloured umbrellas and rain boots can be a lot of fun, lift everyone’s spirits […]
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Food for thought
We don’t want a sit-down meal, but we want our guests to be full. Any suggestions? Cocktail receptions are a terrific option for couples looking to incorporate a wide variety of menu selections while keeping their reception informal and social, your guests can easily interact and converse while enjoying butlered hors d’hoeuvres and heartier stationed […]
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Getting the right mix
With a guestlist ranging from five- to 85-year-olds, how do we keep the masses happy? A DJ should be able to find the personality of the event and its guests. The bride and groom serve as the main resource of information as to what the DJ should be expecting to play. It’s important to meet […]
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Love and manners
How can you shake up the traditional wedding games during dinner? In my experience not all couples want to eliminate the kissing game entirely, they just don’t want their guests clinking their glasses all night (which is far too easy and can get annoying). So they usually ask me about other ways to get the […]
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Flowers for the Season
Years ago, deciding what flowers were available at different times of the year was rather easy. Spring flowers in spring, summer ones in summer, etc. However, with the worldwide markets opening up so much, the availability of flowers is greater, although there are still some restrictions and recommendations. When thinking about flowers for your wedding, […]
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Radiant bridal skin
Every bride envisions having healthy, glowing and radiant skin on her wedding day. Paramount to achieving this is a professional skincare consultation with an esthetician who is trained in topical skincare and cosmetics and is very knowledgeable about the relationship between your skin and nutrition. Topical Skincare A topical skin care assessment will identify your […]
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Cake Boss
There’s no better way to put an individual touch on your big day than with your wedding cake. Jennifer Harrison, owner of the super-popular Layers Wedding Cake Design, says that when it comes to the sweet stuff, her clients are becoming bigger risk-takers. “This year and so far for 2011 they want the cake to […]
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Local & in Love
When Unni Simensen’s daughter got married, she walked down the aisle with a bouquet adorned with blueberry branches. “I often go out and pick blueberry branches and decorate the cake,” Simensen, chef and owner of Scanway Catering, says. “Our blueberry pound cake with blueberry buttercream is very popular, if you’re having a very local theme.” […]