Several weeks ago, I got out my Christmas decorations and dusted them off, complaining about their tackiness and sulking that I’d like to purchase “newer” and “better” decorations but that they were not in the budget this year. So to my surprise, I came home a few days later to see that my boyfriend decided […]
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Recently Engaged: Erinn & Scott
This is the love story about a boy from Calgary and a girl from Halifax and how they met, fell in love and are now on the journey of the rest of their lives together. Scott and I met in one of the most popular places in Halifax, Pizza Corner! I am happy to say […]
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Recently Engaged: Andrea & Mike
After both of us coming out of bad relationships and moving to Nova Scotia, we found each other. Originally from New Brunswick, I (Andrea) was living in Northwestern Ontario when I got an opportunity to move to the South Shore of Nova Scotia for work… I leapt at the chance and packed up my dog […]
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Recently Engaged: Chelsey & Brock
In November 2009 Brock asked me out on our first date. We went to Rainbow Haven, where he made an impressive bonfire and we laughed hysterically all night. A couple of months later, on New years Eve, he asked me to be his girlfriend while confetti and balloons fell from the ceiling at exactly midnight. […]
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Recently Engaged: Karen & Brian
About two years ago the parent-in-laws were teasing me about when I would tie the knot with little lady. Thinking myself to be clever (and buying me a little time), I responded with the idea that I required a dowry of one goat. Eventually the wine flowed and the topic was dropped. Almost a year […]
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Etiquette: Guest intentions
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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Desserts: Just desserts
Crystal Ross and Kelly Day have a serious baking obsession. After countless hours in the kitchen making gorgeous cakes and sweets, they decided they needed an outlet for their all-consuming hobby. The friends began blogging under the name Gateaux Rose (gateauxrose.blogspot.com) and started making weekly trips to the Farmers’ Market, where their creations sold like—fittingly […]
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Destination: Cape escape
You might not be able to pick out Middle Head Peninsula on the map, but that’s one of the best things about it. Tucked away in the Cape Breton Highlands, it’s the home of Keltic Lodge Resort & Spa, a scenic getaway a stone’s throw from Ingonish Beach, with a front-row view of Cape Smokey […]
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Maximum drama
Sparkle, over-the-top accents and sky-high heels promise to compete for attention with the gown. Go ahead, let them.
