Oysters can be a succulent way of giving your wedding an east coast feel, as long as you know when to do it. “Oysters in Nova Scotia are edible all year long, although not at a high quality of meat all year long,” says Philip Docker, owner of ShanDaph Oysters, who says he only harvests […]
Wedding & Reception Planning
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The Soundtrack of your wedding
Music is often one of the last services to be planned by brides and grooms for their weddings – often coming after venues, food, flowers, and even chair covers. But it is the music that makes a wedding become magically etched to memory. When a wedding is videotaped, the day’s moments come to life with […]
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Make the Most of Your Wedding Toast
Most of us consider public speaking one of the most stressful things we can do. Even at a wedding, with good friends and dear family in the audience, it can still be nerve wracking. With some thought and planning, it can be easier for everyone. The toasts at your wedding can be fun, touching, and […]
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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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The Significance of the Bridal Bouquet
While weddings are becoming more creative as traditions become more lax, wedding flowers continue to hold their ground as the conventional decoration at most weddings. Their brilliant colours, wonderful scents, natural beauty, uniqueness and versatility are perhaps the primary reasons for their longevity. And yet, upon pondering their significance further, there seems to be more […]
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2011 Wedding Events
Christmas Wedding Show Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak Island hosts this South Shore wedding show, which includes runway fashion shows, wedding industry vendors, local artisans and suppliers to help you choose the ideal South Shore professionals for all your flowers, wedding cakes, photographers, keepsakes and gifts. Sunday, December 19, 2010, Atlantica Hotel & Marina Oak […]
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The Ultimate Bridesmaid
The history of the bridesmaid varies from cultures, religions and time periods. The early Roman bridesmaids were more of a bridal army accompanying the bride to the groom’s village. This army, all dressed similarly, would intervene if any thugs or vengeful suitors attempted to hurt the bride or steal her dowry. The Western bridesmaid tradition […]
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Creative, Budget Friendly Wedding Receptions
For most couples that are planning a wedding deciding what style of reception to have comes down to one main concern – budget. Traditional wedding receptions can be beautiful, impressive and memorable, but often expensive. Being creative with your dollars, however, can lead to an equally beautiful, impressive and memorable reception. Talk to your caterer […]
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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 […]
