Weddings
March 2012 • A Special Supplement to:
Yes to the dress
Finding the right
wedding dress - Pg. 4
Narrowing your
wine selection
What you should know
before deciding - Pg. 7
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Create a memorable wedding with Summer Street Industries
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eddings are becoming increasingly personalized with a
special 'wow' factor added to
really make the event memorable for not only the bride
and groom but the guests as
well.
That wow factor is generally seen during the reception
by way of unique foods or special surprises for the guests.
Allayna Munroe, event coordinator at Summer Street
Industries says, “Brides and
grooms are finding ways to
make their wedding stand out
by doing something fun and
making the night memorable.”
Some of these things include a potato martini bar
where a martini glass is filled
with mashed potatoes and
guests can choose from a
wedding dinners and receptions as they provide the facilSummer Street In- ity as well as the catering.
“We offer the full package,”
dustries provides
the perfect recep- says Munroe. “We set up the
tables, provide the lighting,
tion venue for
chandeliers, little trees with
weddings as well
mini lights, linens, chair covas provides inhouse catering for ers, tableware and even a podium and LCD projector.”
up to 300 people
SSI sets up the event and
in a sit down
provides the tear down as well,
dinner. They also
the only thing they do not prooﬀer cocktail and
vide is the music or the perhors d'oeuvres
sonalized decorations.
receptions.
“We help in any way that
we can,” she says. “We have all
an ice cream bar at their recep- of the contacts for cakes, deconumber of different toppings.
Also popular are the nacho tion,” says Munroe. “It really rations and flowers as well as
bars, candy bars and tomato makes the event special and contacts for different bands
adds the bride and groom’s and djs.”
basil soup shots.
SSI offers a sit-down meal
“Cookie bars are always personality to the day.”
Summer Street Industries with various meal choices
fun and we even had a couple
have just a dessert buffet with is a very popular venue for which can be customized
based on the couple’s
tastes and can accommodate for vegetarian or gluten-free
meals as well.
“We want to make
their day as special
and unique as possible,” says Munroe.
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followed by a dance.
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MARCH 2012 | weddings | page 3
Selection, service separate Inglis Jewellers from the rest
A
t Inglis Jewellers, their goal is simple –
be recognized as the jewelry store and gift
shop of choice for all residents and visitors to Atlantic Canada.
With a guarantee they won’t be undersold, that can only mean good things for
you, the valued customer.
“Our primary mission is to offer superior service to each and every customer
who walks through our door, whether
they’re looking for a watch battery, dropping off or picking up a repair, or buying
one of our $50,000 engagement rings,”
said general manager Will Dunn. “We
have introduced our new Bald Boys price
promise that guarantees the best price.
We are striving with each visit to earn a
customer’s business and make a friend for
life.”
Greg Johnston opened Inglis Jewellers
in 1991 in Truro. The store has since expanded several times while remaining in
its same great location. In 2007, Johnston
and co-owner Paul Clark opened another
store in New Glasgow. A third store in
Amherst was opened in 2009 followed by
a fourth most recently in Riverview, New
Brunswick.
Plans for a fifth and sixth store are currently in the works, which Dunn says will
expose even more people to the selection
and service only offered at Inglis Jewellers.
Inglis Jewellers carries a large selection of diamond, gold and sterling silver
jewelry as well as a wide variety of unique
giftware. Their selection of quality brand
name watches and clocks is among the
largest in the Maritimes. All it takes to hold
any layaway is $5. Customers can also ask
about Inglis Jewellers no interest, no pay-
Friendly, smiling faces are
always ready to greet you
at Inglis Jewellers. Those
faces include Natasha
Saunders and April Keatley, who both work at the
Truro location. Inglis Jewellers now has for stores
open in Nova Scotia and
New Brunswick.
ment plan financing (OAC).
“In addition to the largest selection of
gold and diamond jewelry we also offer full
service in-house jewelry repair and custom
design services by one of our three goldsmiths,” said Dunn.
“Inglis Jewellers customers are happy
their jewelry doesn’t have to leave the
store,” added Johnston. “At Inglis Jewellers, there’s a no shipping, no worry situation for the customer, who wants to take
care of their special piece of jewelry.”
Whether it’s in Nova Scotia or New
Brunswick, the most important aspect of
business for Inglis Jewellers is satisfying
the customer. The friendly staff members
are qualified to answer any questions regarding the products and services and are
always eager to help out.
Inglis Jewellers also takes the worry
out of your purchase by offering a full
refund policy. If you’re not entirely satisfied with your purchase, just return it
within 30 days for a refund. More details
are available by visiting one of their four
locations or www.inglisjewellers.ca.
“We take great pride in what we do
and encourage our valued customers
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to provide us
feedback to let
us know how
we’re
doing,”
said Dunn. “We
want to meet
the needs of
our customers,
whether they’re
looking for the perfect engagement ring,
a gift for the beautiful bride or the groom
or something nice for themselves. Our
friendly staff is always ready to help and
best of all, we won’t be undersold.”
Giving back to the communities it
serves is also a primary focus for Inglis
Jewellers. Dunn says they’re both pleased
and proud to support the communities
that continue to support the business.
“We do our best to support as many
local organizations we can,” said Dunn.
“Some of the ongoing ones we do support
include Colchester Community Workshop, Summer Street Industries, Bridge
Workshop, Colchester Regional Hospital
Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Highland
Community Residential Services and Big
Brothers Big Sisters.”
pAge 4 | weddings | MARCH 2012
Inspirations makes “saying yes to the dress” a simple process
I
s this your dress?
For those who have never tried on a
wedding dress but like to watch television
programs like ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ or ‘Beverly Hills Brides’, the typical bride’s reaction at finding her dress may seem a bit farfetched. But according to Linda MacKay of
Inspirations in New Glasgow, tears of joy
are exactly what happen.
“You always know which one is The
One,” says MacKay. “You can see it in their
face, they start swirling around like a little
girl and their face lights up. You can see
how good they feel in that dress.”
Not every dress is made for every woman; a lot of the dresses fit based on personality.
“Sometimes a woman will come in and
within five minutes of talking to her, we
know exactly what dress would suit her,”
says MacKay who has 15 years of experience in the field. “We have worked with
wedding dresses for so long that we are able
to find the right fit for the brides.”
This can surprise brides, she admits.
“Often we will see them come in with
a specific dress in mind that they saw in a
magazine, but leave with something completely different. They really need to be willing to try on a few dresses because the one
they had in mind may not be the right fit.”
MacKay has also noted reluctance for
brides to accept the first dress they try on
as ‘their dress’.
“Girls are often surprised when they
try on the first dress and that’s the one they
keep going back to; they feel like they need
to try on more dresses. But trying on too
many can become confusing.”
MacKay tells the story of a bride from
the US who searched for her wedding dress
between there and New Glasgow. She tried
on a total of 80 dresses and ended up finding her dress at Inspirations.
“She couldn’t believe that this was
Linda MacKay displays one of the gorgeous
gowns waiting for a lovely bride at Inspirations.
where she found her dress,” she laughs.
During the hunt for the perfect gown,
women will often search pages of bridal
magazines or go online, then come in to
Inspirations with a printout of their perfect
dress.
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Wedding day made perfect with the ‘final touch’
“W
ith the availability of the Internet, a lot of brides are coming in with very
detailed ideas for their wedding,” explains
Paula Rodgers, co-owner of Final Touch
Rentals on Foord Street in Stellarton.
Paula and Bruce Rodgers have been
providing goods and services to wedding
parties for the past nine years and have
seen an increase in business of anywhere
from 10 to 15 per cent each year.
Bridal season for Final Touch Rentals
starts May 1 and the Foord Street business is flat out until December 31, with
weddings comprising 47 per cent of their
clientele.
Final Touch offers everything imaginable to put the finishing touches on a perfect wedding.
“We begin with a consultation and
discuss the venue, number of guests and
colour theme,” explains Paula. “Based on
that, we find out what the bride and groom
are looking for.”
Items Final Touch
provides range from
tents to tables, chairs, linens, dishes, backdrops,
cupcake stands and even
fountains.
“We have everything
you really need,” she
says.
Final Touch is even
able to order in custom Paula Rodgers folds a napkin for a dinner table display at Final Touch
items, such as certain ta- Rentals on Foord Street in Stellarton. Final Touch Rentals provides
blecloths, for the big day, everything post-dress to make any wedding the perfect day.
which is why Paula suggests beginning wedding planning at least we had 32 weddings in July alone. So to
a year in advance.
make sure every bride gets what they want
“Last year we found the trend was very and what they need it is important to book
last minute for everyone,” explains Paula. well in advance.”
“I recommend at least a year in advance
Trends that have been on the rise for
because what people seem to forget is that wedding décor include white and black
there are only eight weeks in June and July, themes as well as a chocolate brown theme.
which are our busiest months. Last year
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Now that the wedding
is over, it’s time to party
Tips for choosing a DJ
1. Ask for references.
2. Know what types of music
the DJ plays. For example,
is the music suitable for all
ages or do they have their
own agenda.
3. Meet your DJ in person.
4. Discuss your wedding
song play list and look for
flexibility.
5. Most receptions run from
9 p.m. to 1 a.m., which gives
you four hours of music.
At about 20 songs an hour
that means approximately
80 songs can be played at a
venue. Let the DJ, if experienced, mix your songs with
his to provide the perfect evening of fun.
6. Equipment – ensure it is
professional and not home
stereo equipment.
7. Are lights included in your
cost?
8. Is travel included in your
cost?
9. Has a contract been provided?
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“Certain dresses we can
have ordered in,” explains
MacKay. “It all depends on the
company that makes the dress.
At Inspirations, we deal with
the top designers and bridal
lines and our prices are very
reasonable. We have a price
point for every budget.”
The
downtown
New
Glasgow shop also offers bridesmaid dresses, tuxedo rentals,
flower girl dresses and ring
bearer suits as well as shoes,
cake toppers, garter belts, fascinators, jewelry and tiaras.
“What we are seeing now
is that brides are moving away
from veils to head pieces and
tiaras,” explains MacKay.
“The trend for wedding
dresses is more of a “fit and
flare or a mermaid style.”
Her biggest piece of advice
to future brides is to plan well
in advance.
“One year is a good time
frame because it can take up
to five months to order in a
dress and another month for
alterations,” says MacKay.
“This is why I also suggest
buying locally because of the
time needed in alterations, fittings and the final touches the
day before – like steaming,
which we do to freshen up the
dress before the big day.”
With more than 200 dresses in stock, Inspirations is
sure to have the dress of your
dreams and every spring and
fall, new stock arrives for the
bridal scene as January kicks
off the beginning of the wedding season.
MARCH 2012 | weddings | pAge 7
All you need to know about selecting your wine
T
he first thing you need to do is determine how many guests will be attending
your function. Remember, one litre of wine
serves eight four ounce glasses (750 ml =
six 4 oz servings)
The next thing up for consideration is
your budget.
The location of your wedding reception/dinner is also key. Liquor licensing is
important so if the event is being held at a
licensed establishment the client must receive permission from the licensed establishment to order the wine directly from
the winery. Many establishments prefer to
order the wine from the winery directly. If
required, a Special Occasions license can
be purchased from a local Nova Scotia Liquor Corporation outlet.
Pricing of wine can vary. Corkage fee is
an acceptable practice for licensed establishments and can change the “end” price
of the wine.
You also want to co-ordinate wine with
the menu. Marrying the food with the wine
can make a special event perfect so consider your menu when making wine choices.
Fun options are private labeled 200 ml
“mini” bottles for individual gifts or private
labeled jelly bean wedding gifts for youth
at the wedding.
Weddings are a personal expression of
love and commitment. Jost Vineyards offers special occasion wine labels, personalized to add a perfect touch to the wedding
reception or dinner.
They offer a wide variety of awardwinning wines to satisfy taste and budget.
If you’re not a connoisseur, they offer guidance when it comes to selecting the perfect wine and the amount needed for your
menu and function.
Typically the bride and groom’s names,
the wedding date and a short verse are
used to create an elegant wedding wine.
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t is easier to take a gown in
than it is to let it out. A gown
can be taken in up to three
sizes.
It can be taken in at any
seam on the bodice, but depending on embellishments
will determine which seams
will be used.
If seam allowance permits, a gown can be let out up
to two sizes.
Shortening a gown is most
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the bottom. It can also be taken up at the waistline if there
is beading/lace trim along the
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a separating waistline then
the design at the bottom
needs to be removed and reattached once length has been
properly adjusted.
To ensure proper fittings,
undergarments (bra, corset
etc.) and shoes being worn
the day of the wedding are required for each fitting.
Gowns with layers require
more work.
Each layer must be altered
individually.
Allow four to six weeks
for alterations. A gown may
require up to three or four fittings with the last fitting being one week before the wedding.
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Wedding planning starts and
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S
tress is a common factor
all couples planning a wedding share.
It may be stress over the
little details; money, planning or you may just feel
overwhelmed.
While you can't eliminate
all of the stress inherent in
wedding planning, there is
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that stress.
Trying to do it all alone is
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“Pastels are also starting to come back,” she says.
“Those colours are all very
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No need to panic when
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a perfect day for all brides –
from those who have never
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brides who have organized
and planned every little detail.
And Bruce takes care of
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“We go as far as Truro
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Paula.
“We even carry a few
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Final Touch Rentals has
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“We are really a great resource for brides because we
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Take care of your dress
T
Flowers add that extra touch
J
ean’s Flowers & Gifts is dedicated to making your special
day the best it can be. They
have a variety of items available for rent in addition to a
beautiful selection of flowers.
Flowers can add drama to
a wedding in many wonderful
and surprising ways. From elegant church affairs and striking outdoor arches to dainty
wedding cake embellishments
and stunning centrepieces,
Jean’s Flowers & Gifts has a
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They create beautiful ar-
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he wedding gown, post
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Murphy’s Law states that
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There are those moments
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the dust marks on the train
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Helping the groom shine as
he celebrates his big day too
O
Tuxedo tips to keep in mind
1. Tuxedo orders should
be placed six to eight weeks
before the wedding date.
Grooms should work backwards from that date to make
sure it happens.
2. When choosing from different tuxedo styles consider
sizes and shapes from your
groomsmen. For example, a
slim fit tuxedo might not be
suitable for all.
3. To avoid disappointment
with accessory colours, it’s advisable to bring in a swatch
of material for colour match.
Pictures are not always true.
4. Make arrangements for
method of payment. For ex-
ample, is the groom paying
for all of the tuxedos or is each
groomsman paying for their
own.
5. Allow time during the
week of your wedding for fitting of all members of your
wedding party. These are normally done three days before
the wedding. Last minute fittings may not allow for all alterations to be completed.
6. Some grooms get nervous. Allow for some extra
time when getting dressed on
your wedding day.
7. Call your bride on your
wedding day and tell her how
much you love her.
Have your dream wedding at SSI
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But some weddings can be
anything from an afternoon
tea to an hors d’oeuvres hour
or buffet style dinner depending on what the couple wants.
Something she also says
to keep in mind is late-night
snacks during the dance.
“I always advise to save
some money for the late-night
munchies at the dance – especially if there will be people at
the dance that were not at the
dinner,” she says. “Pizza is always a favourite so we order in
the couple’s favourite pizza and
cut it up into bite sized pieces
and serve it.”
Aside from the food, Munroe says a lot of brides are focusing on decorating with a
tall table centre piece.
SSI works with every budget so each bride and groom
get their dream wedding.
“We are there to help them
every step of the way,” she says.
They also provide on-site
engravings for wedding party
gifts or keepsakes as well as
iron-ons for stagette parties.
SSI can accommodate up
to 300 people, but the space
fills up quickly, they are already
taking bookings for summer
2013.
n the wedding day, it may
be true that all eyes are on the
bride, but a well-dressed groom
will still be appreciated. He is
one of the main stars of this
celebration, after all.
A classy and unique suit is
on the agenda; after those criteria, the groom should choose
a suit he feels comfortable in,
one that corresponds to his personal style and that is tailored
to his body shape.
For an impeccably fitted
suit, the groom should have a
last fitting at the tailor’s, two
or three weeks before the wedding.
The fabric of the groom’s
suit should be chosen accord-
ing to the season and its overall
style should match the tone of
the wedding; a suit is perfect
for an afternoon wedding,
while a tuxedo is required for
an evening event.
When choosing a suit, think
of it as an investment; it should
signal sophistication and elegance rather than office-job
functionality.
Once a suit has been chosen, the next secret to a refined
look lies in the tie. A contemporary finish requires a tone-ontone tie that matches the colour
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Finding the right limousine
E
very bride and groom will
need his and her transportation from home to the wedding
ceremony and reception.
Although there are several
options to get couples to and
fro, many choose a limousine
or another fancy rental car as
the preferred mode of travel.
It may seem like little
work goes into renting a limo.
Though transportation might
be one of the more hands-off
components of wedding planning, that does not make it any
less important.
Initially, seek word-ofmouth
recommendations,
which can be the best way to
narrow down potential limo
companies. Ask others which
business they used for their
special events.
Not all limousine services
are the same. Price should
not be your only method of
comparison. Much like a hotel
room or a meal at a restaurant,
there may be different levels
of service among companies.
Figure out a package that will
work for you, including size of
car, duration of time and any
other special features, such
as a stocked bar, and then
compare this package among
the different limo companies
you're considering.
The right vehicle also can
make all the difference -- and
may help you narrow down
your choices among companies. For instance, a business
might not have the model
you want or that vehicle isn't
available the day of your wedding. Also, be sure there will
be enough room and if there
is trunk space for luggage for
honeymoon essentials. Check
whether there are certain addons, such as fuel surcharges or
tolls that are not factored into
the base price. Also, some companies include a driver tip in
the cost, while others will leave
that to your discretion.
A bun, curls,
or a loose
braid? Choose
a hairstyle that
complements
your gown and
the shape of
your face.
A bun, a braid, or curls?
A
bride’s hairstyle is essential
to the look she wishes to create
for her wedding day. Choosing
among this year’s trends is one
way to find the perfect style.
The classic bun is a popular choice, especially because
it fits with the retro chic trend.
In 2012 we will see lots of elegant buns and twists, just like
Audrey Hepburn wore. Brides
with fine hair can opt for a cut
and style, with a square cut or
a plunging bob. If they want
to keep their hair long, extensions are ideal for filling out
some volume.
Braids are also making a
comeback, but, for a more
natural look, they should be
soft and loose, with a few locks
falling around the face to create a slightly tousled look.
The shape of the face must be
taken into consideration before creating a hairstyle with a
part. If the bride has a round
face, a middle part will not
be flattering; inversely, thin,
longer faces are particularly
suited to a middle part.
Choose an accessory to
add a more personal touch
to a hairstyle. Tiaras or headbands are lovely; some wrap
partially or completely around
the head. Such jewels are as
perfect in loose hair as they
are with loose braids or buns.
Be sure to make an appointment well ahead of your
wedding day for a consultation about options and styles.
MARCH 2012 | weddings | page 13
Stay stress-free, keep guests happy at the same time
P
lanning a wedding does
not have to be as stress-filled
as some may believe.
You’ve already made the
best choice possible in choosing the person you want to
marry. The rest will come
much easier than that, especially if savvy brides and
grooms enlist the services of
professionals.
That’s where rental businesses like Antigonish RentAll come in. With more than
three decades in the rental
industry, the operation is a
virtual one-stop location for
just about everything you will
need to complete your wedding day.
From
tents and
tableware
to
food
service
items, decorations
to linens,
generators
to dance
floors and
all points in between, the
business makes wedding
planning a breeze.
Antigonish Rent-All has
been expanding its party rental division every year and Jennifer MacEachern, manager
of the party rental division, is
ready to help. Since weddings
make up about 75 per cent of
her business, MacEachern is
a wealth of knowledge when
it comes to planning.
“We’ve added more decorations to our inventory and
if we don’t have something in
stock, there is absolutely no
problem ordering it in,” she
says.
MacEachern draws on
her experience to offer brides
and groom a few tips on keep-
ing their wedding guests happy on the big day:
•
Have a bar, even if it
is a cash bar; also see if it can
be open before the dinner.
Not all your guests will drink,
but it is nice to have the option.
•
Have another form
of beverage available before
and during the dinner – punch
or lemonade. The designated
drivers will appreciate it.
•
Always have water pitchers on the tables for
guests.
•
Do not leave early,
your guests have come to see
you and you should try to
speak to or at least greet everyone and say thank you.
• Try
to keep the
time line
tight,
no
more than
two hours
between
the
ceremony and
reception.
• When
choosing venues for the ceremony and the reception, try
not to have too much distance
between the two, try to keep it
to a 15-20 minute drive.
•
Centrepieces: try to
keep them below eye level or
slim enough that guests can
see the person across from
them.
•
Keep speeches short
and sweet. Not all wedding
guests want a recount of the
last 15 years of friendship; use
those fantastic stories at the
rehearsal dinner after – party
or the bachelor or bachelorette parties when you have all
those close friends together
and you can reminisce.
The menu: in this
•
day and age it is good to ask
about guests’ food allergies or
dietary requirements.
You do not want a guest
not being able to eat the
menu you have planned because they have an allergy or
are vegetarian.
Give a meaningful favour
or none at all. Guests do not
need another knick-knack, try
Specialty linens:
a small jar of jam or maple
syrup from a local market,
homemade chocolates or
mints.
Another nice idea is a card
stating that you have made
a donation to a local charity honouring all your guests
that have joined you on your
special day.
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Forget tradition and say "I do" to a green wedding
T
With a bit of determination it’s
possible to say “I do” in an ecofriendly way.
hese days everyone is thinking about
the environment, even when it comes to
planning a wedding. Here are a few suggestions for an eco-friendly day.
For the bride’s bouquet choose local
wild flowers, such as irises, daisies, or lavender.
For boutineers and corsages, some leafy
greenery will add a touch of originality to
your bridal procession and advertise your
commitment to being green.
You could also replace the traditional
table centrepieces with displays of freshly
picked apples from a neighbouring orchard
— perfect for a fall wedding.
Have your invitations printed on FSC-
certified 100 per cent recycled paper.
For your thank-you cards, choose stationery made from paper in which wild flowers are embedded; this kind of paper is
available in many garden centres.
Brides can have their mother’s or grandmother’s wedding
gowns altered by a seamstress.
Or, brides can have the
design of their choice sewed by
a local dressmaker.
Wedding
rings
that
belonged to family members
are also a meaningful option — after all, the
Duchess of Cambridge was quite happy to
accept Princess Diana’s engagement ring.
Money merging strategies for young couples and newlyweds
A
mong the many decisions newlyweds
must make, deciding how to combine their
incomes and share financial decision-making is at the forefront.
Even in single-income households,
individual assets and debts are typically
merged, requiring couples to work together to determine their financial future.
Here are some strategies for a successful
money merger.
• Honesty is the best policy. Along with
trust and honesty, open communication
about finances is important in building
a strong marriage. Without these components, it's difficult to work together as
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and credit card accounts creates transparency and requires couples to communicate
clearly and work together
• Make a plan. Create a budget that you
can stick to that realistically reflects future
spending. Decide who is going to have primary responsibility for writing cheques or
how you're going to share them. Set a time
to sit down together every month when it's
time to pay bills to talk about current and
future spending so you're on the same page.
• Balance the bills. More often than not,
couples merging their finances have different incomes and amounts of accumulated
debt. Couples need to agree on how much
each person should contribute to the household and how past debts are to be paid off.
Previous debts can be absorbed to become a shared expense or remain the responsibility of the spouse who accumulated
them. Discretionary spending towards the
household or things like vacations can be
treated the same as other household expenses while personal purchases might be
considered the responsibility of the individual.
There are countless ways to determine
how finances are shared, but the important
thing is that you and your partner are clear
about each other’s expectations when it
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Take two – tips that will guide you to
a successful second trip down the aisle
A
second wedding is a chance to focus
more on what you want as a couple instead of the wedding your parents may
have hoped for you. Today there are no
rules in second weddings; the happy couple can customize it as they see fit.
Chances are someone you know will
make another trip down the aisle at one
point in his or her life. Individuals who
have lost a spouse or have divorced may
eventually choose to remarry.
Second weddings are a great way for
couples to showcase their personalities
and don't have to be constrained by tradition. Here are some top tips for taking
that trip down the aisle the second time
around.
• Put your ﬁrst wedding out of your
mind. Now is not the time to make comparisons. This wedding should be all
about you and your new spouse-to-be. Go
for something completely different.
• Choose a wedding party you really want. You can have a lavish wedding again, complete with a big bridal
party. However, this time around you can
choose the friends and family members
you really desire to stand beside you,
instead of individuals you may have felt
obligated to include the first time around.
•Goaheadandwearwhite.Tradition
once stated that take-two brides were
not supposed to wear white. Toss tradition aside and go ahead and do what you
want.
•Includeyourchildreninthefestivities and planning. If you or your future
spouse has children from a previous marriage, make them feel a part of this new
blended family by including them in the
second wedding. Other brides and grooms
choose to have their children walk them
down the aisle this time around.
•Feelfreetobeextravagant.Youmay
be more established in life with a secure
job and bigger paycheque. Therefore you
can expand the wedding budget a little
more. Go for all of the goodies you may
have passed on with your previous marriage, such as exotic foods or that extralong honeymoon.
Just as a second wedding is a second
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T
he multi-tiered cake is a favourite wedding tradition that's often presented at the
end of the night. The happy couple takes a
slice and enjoys the first piece.
In recent years, wedding cakes have
become more of an artistic centerpiece
than just a confectionery treat.
The average couple will spend between
$700 to $800 for their wedding cake. Although many catering halls or reception
sites will include the wedding cake in a
package deal, many couples choose to
order their cake from a specialty bakery
which creates culinary masterpieces.
Couples looking for something a bit
different for their upcoming nuptials, may
want to consider these trends in wedding
cakes.
• 3-D accents on the cake, such as
graphic appliques.
• A black-and-white motif that gives
the cake a simplistic, yet trendy appeal.
•Alotofboldcolourinthecake,instead of just white or ivory.
• Painted cakes with edible food colouring paint that feature beautiful landscapes or a portrait.
• Cakes that mirror the style of the
wedding gown, including fondant ruffles
and appliques.
Many couples still opt for the traditional, and that is always in style.
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