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Wedding Tips

Wedding Day Family Portraits

Be sure to send your wedding photographer a list of expected family group shots to be taken so that no one is missing from the wedding portraits. Have an attendant or close relative carry the list to the wedding.

Wedding Decorations Made Easy

Cleaning candle wax out of votive holders at the end of the wedding reception is never fun - so when setting out your votive candles, put a teaspoon of water in each and wax will float on it through the night, so it is easy to dispose of the melted wax right out of your holder with no fuss!

Sopping for a Bridal Tiara? Consider This

Your tiara should be lightweight. You don't want to wear something on your head all day that is heavy, puts indentations in your hairstyle or makes you feel as though you can't move because it will shift. An ideal tiara is lightweight and stays put. Try it on well before the wedding to be sure it's comfy!

Presentation is everything!

To save some money on food for your wedding reception, order the appetizers in platters. Use different sizes of empty cardboard boxes to create different levels on a table and loosely drape a matching table linen on top. This makes everything seem elegant and it looks fantastic!

Plan the Wedding Day Details!

Take time to talk through your whole wedding day with your fiance. Ensure the timing will work and make a checklist of jobs/projects/errands. If you cannot personally address these errands, then be sure to delegate to other willing parties. Consider a day-of wedding planner if friends and family cannot be available.

Avoid Wedding Favor Shortage Disappointments

Hot and popular wedding favors sell out fast. The best time to order your wedding favors is 8-12 months before your wedding date to ensure you're not disappointed.

The Best Wedding Speech

A speech or toast should be brief - from 3-5 minutes in length. Start with a personal reflection or anecdote. How the bride and groom met is always a favourite. You can also use humour or a quote to get the speech or toast started.

Don't Forget the Bridal Party Gifts

Recognizing the people who have helped you through all the wedding planning is important and often left until the last minute. Personalized gifts add the extra touch the makes the recipient feel special and recognized. Be sure to plan and buy early.

Get the Wedding Photography You Want

Want to maximize your photography coverage on your wedding day? Make a list of wedding guests or things that "must" be photographed to your photographer before the wedding. Also give the list to a close friend or relative and ask them to simply go over it with your photographer once in a while to be sure you're getting everyone and everything documented.

Don't Forget to Eat!

Often, the bride and groom are so focused on taking care of their guests and all of the wedding details, they forget to eat. It's not uncommon for 4 hours to pass quickly when you're busy! Be sure to plan on eating a light, but healthy, breakfast and to have a snack and beverage available for you and your wedding party if there will be many hours before the reception meal is served.

Dated Wedding Makeup

You should be able to enjoy your wedding photo forever, so make sure you only use colours that flatter your skin tone for a timelss look. Think fresh colours of spring or muted colours of autumn for warm skin and faded summer flowers or frosted icey tones for cool skin.

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