The Wedding Planner
Peonies, Rosebuds, and Mint: A Pastel-Hued Wedding
Pastel hues and delicate blooms are hallmarks of spring and summertime, and designing your wedding around this theme can be an absolute delight. These hues suit women of any age – from the 18-year-old bride decked out in mint and blush, to the 80-year-old bride in apricot and cream – and you can find accessories to suit any taste or budget. Photo by Diloz Choose a primary hue that you’d like as your main wedding colour, and then use complementary ones as accents. Are you in love with Read more [...]
Creative Wedding Photo Ideas for the Bride and Bridesmaids
After the ceremony is over and the guests are ushered toward the cocktails, you’ll have your chance to snap some traditional portraits with family and friends to fill your wedding album. But, they aren’t the only photos that are a must-take for the big day. You can’t stand “just so” for hours on end with a funny-looking smile of your face. Instead, allow your personality and details to shine with some fun, creative wedding photos. Today, we’ll reveal some unique ways to show off the Read more [...]
A Wedding in Camelot: Arthurian Romance in Wales or Cornwall
If you’re in love with all things Arthurian and dream of a wedding that would do Camelot proud, then a celebration in Wales or Cornwall may be ideal for you. Castle ruins, ancient forests, and the white-crested ocean waves work together to create a magical backdrop for your special day. Photo by Estrangelo Edessa There are many books and films to draw inspiration from as far as clothing is concerned: TV shows such as Camelot, Merlin, and the Mists of Avalon might give you some ideas, as would Read more [...]
Top 5 Charming, Simple Textured Wedding Cake Ideas
Sometimes there’s nothing better than a bit of sophisticated simplicity. You don’t need extra pizzazz in every nook or cranny of your wedding. Instead, you might need just a bit of subtle texture to take your wedding day details right over-the-top. And that includes your wedding cake… The focal point to your reception will be that big, beautiful and delicious treat. So, make it stand out in a way other than by using a silly cake topper or bouts and bouts of fresh flowers. 1. Simple Textured Read more [...]
Butterfly Dreams: A Fluttery Wedding in Blue, White, and Yellow
If you love all things summery and shimmering, then you probably love butterflies as well. These gorgeous, magical little beings pop up all over the place as soon as flowers start to show their faces, and no warm season would be the same without them. They come in all sizes and colours, and are perfect symbols of the new life you and your spouse will share together. Photo by Wicked Little Cake Company You can incorporate your butterfly theme a variety of ways, from subtle little accents here Read more [...]
Engagement Ring Styles: Antique, Art Deco, Unusual, Simple and Traditional
On television and in films, the average woman will end up wearing a diamond engagement band that her fiancée flashed at them while proposing on bent knee. Have you ever noticed that those rings all sort of look the same? Is there a generic “TV engagement ring” depot where they get all their props from? If so, shall we avoid it? I think so… Photo by Lizzybeans Those of us who live in the real world have amazingly varied tastes and personalities, and it’s important to choose a ring that’s Read more [...]
Wedding Etiquette: What Are the Rules?
In today’s anything goes world, brides to be may find themselves wondering if wedding etiquette that their mothers and grandmothers considered to be gospel is even relevant any more. After all, isn’t it better to just do what works rather than worry about sticking to all the rules? While freedom and creativity are just a few of the wonderful benefits awarded to women living in the new millennium, I would argue that traditional wedding etiquette still offers some important guidelines for Read more [...]
Top 6 Best Wedding Day Activities and Games
To break the ice, to get the party started and to have everyone get involved, there are so many wonderful, charming ways to create a memorable reception! For rehearsal dinner activities, take a look at our Top 10 Rehearsal Dinner Activities list. Show off your personalities and have fun picking out some activities and games. Whether it’s croquet in the garden or corn hole outside the beautiful barn, pick what you love! 1. Wedding Couple Trivia There’s a variety of different Read more [...]
Destination Wedding: Norway
If you’ve always dreamed of having your wedding in a white winter wonderland, then we have the perfect destination for you: Norway. As one of the beautiful Scandinavian countries, Norway has a rather unique and wonderful view of some of the north’s most gorgeous sights: snow-capped mountains, crystalline glaciers, and above all, the Aurora Borealis. Also known as the Northern Lights, the Aurora Borealis is that brilliant display of coloured lights that dance across the sky when solar winds Read more [...]
Top 10 Rehearsal Dinner Activities
Ice-breakers and games are great for alleviating stress and tension before the big day, and the rehearsal dinner is a perfect opportunity for play as well as practice. Here are a few activity ideas for the night before the wedding. Photo by Cameron N. 1. Mix it Up Photo by Jeremy Brooks Consider making your rehearsal dinner something very different from the wedding itself: Maybe go for lunch instead of dinner, or have a barbecue in someone’s backyard. Is the wedding formal? Go for Chinese Read more [...]
