bride's guide june 2015

BRIDE’S GUIDE June 24, 25, & 26, 2015

Bride’s Guide

June 24-26, 2015

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The 12 Essentials of a Dream

Wedding

BRIDAL GUIDE June 24, 25, & 26, 2015

The countdown has started; sending out your wedding invitations makes it all seem offi cial. It is an important step indeed. In addition to announcing your wedding, this little piece of cardstock, tucked so neatly into its pretty envelope, gives your guests a taste of the celebrations to come. Their curiosity will defi nitely be aroused.

To show all this promise, your invitation should include: • the names of the bride and groom (in -

clude those of the respective parents if you want to follow the tradition of the pa rents hosting the wedding)

• the location, date, and time of the ceremony

• RSVP cards and envelopes (encourage your guests to confi rm their presence by including a pre-stamped reply card)

• an invitation to the reception (feel free to invite only certain guests to the party fol-lowing the ceremony; specify the theme, dress code, location, and menu choices)

IT’S A GO! Send one invitation per address, whether it’s to a single person, couple, or family. In vitations should be mailed at least three months before the big day. If you’re invi ting your guests to join you abroad for your wedding, or if some of your guests live out side the country, try to send your in vitations as early as eight months in advance. Keep a few spare invitations, just in case.

NEED SOME INSPIRATION? When it comes to invitation design, it isn’t always easy to transform your ideas into reality. You can turn to web-sites or wedding magazines for help. If you’re not very artistic, choose a tem-plate or hire a graphic designer to create a unique wedding invitation.

An invitation styled according to your wedding theme will give your guests a hint of what’s to come.

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IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY TO RESERVE Have you made the big decision to get married? Then there’s no time to lose, especially with regard to the venue for both the ceremony and the reception. It’s no secret that the best dates get snapped up quickly, especially for the most beautiful settings. Even the services of the marriage offi ciant should be reserved early.

The fi rst step is to determine whether you want a religious or civil wedding. Then comes the choice of reception venue. The possibilities abound: reception hall, con-ference centre, restaurant, hotel, country inn, golf club, outfi tter, ski resort, spa, vi neyard, orchard, farm, sugar shack, mu seum, botanical garden, marina, cruise ship, or cottage. The options depend only on your imagination.

Narrow down your list of choices by fi nding out if they can accommodate everyone on your guest list. Ask about the services and equip ment available, such as ta bles and chairs, decorations, ca te ring, en tertainment, liquor li cense, ba throoms, kitchen area, and au dio and

video equipment. Be sure to check what is and what isn’t included in the package.

THE LEGALITIES You want to unite your destinies abroad? Find out about marriage legalities in your destination country so you can be sure your union is legally watertight.

You and your fi ancé should also discuss a marriage contract that clarifi es your fi nancial contributions and responsibili-ties to each other, especially if either of you has children from another marriage. It may not seem very romantic, or one of you may feel the other is preparing to abandon the marriage before it even gets started, but that’s not what it’s all about. A prenuptial agreement shows that you take marriage seriously, as a legal and moral commitment. A future spouse who is well informed before saying “I do” is a worthy counterpart.

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The excitement, joy, and anticipation you’ll feel on the big day will make you radiant with beauty. After all, there’s no thing like a good dose of happiness to put a blush on the cheeks, a sparkle in the eyes, and a beauti-ful smile on every bride’s face. But to truly glow from head to toe, perhaps you should think about consulting some beauty profes-sionals.

1. THE HAIR STYLIST A stunning bride needs a fabulous hair-

style. Whichever style appeals to you, you’ll want to entrust your hair to the expert hands of a real hair salon profes-sional. Remember to make two appoint-ments: one to try different hairstyles, and another for the big day.

2. THE ESTHETICIAN Manicure, pedicure, hair

remo val, fa cial, eyelash extensions, and mas-sage: a wedding is the perfect excuse to pamper your body. Not to men-tion that stray body hairs, dry skin, and da maged

nails are not on the guest list! Don’t for-get to make two se parate appointments for your make up as well.

3. THE DENTIST Because laughter is the right of every

newly married couple, treat yourself to a teeth whitening treatment for a spark-ling smile.

A BEAUTIFUL AND ORGANIZED BRIDE • Make your appointments as soon as pos-

sible. • Carry a photo of your dress and accesso-

ries to all your appointments, along with inspiring images from magazines.

• Find out the best time to pamper your-self with the various treatments. This way you won’t have any regrets, such as hair co louring done too early (hello, roots!)

Future brides should make their appointments early; the

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A wedding is the event of a lifetime. This special day has to be perfect, hence the importance of taking care of even the smallest of organizational details. You don’t want to forget anything, whether it’s a reservation, a fi tting, or a trial run for your menu and hairstyle. Here’s a checklist of the 12 key elements you’ll need to take care of along the path to your dream wedding.

1. THE CEREMONY, THE OFFICIANT, AND THE RECEPTION Are you going to have a civil or religious wedding? Have you asked your best friend to unite you in wedlock? And will the reception be in the country, on a cruise ship, or in a hotel ballroom? Make sure the location you choose can easily accommodate all your guests. You’ll also want to think about signing a marriage contract or prenuptial

agreement.

2. THE MEAL AND THE WEDDING CAKE There are loads of things to think about when organiz-ing the meal: the format; the menu; a children’s menu; the bar; and the wedding cake. Say, why not set up a candy bar? And don’t forget to ask about your guests’ food allergies.

3. THE ATMOSPHERE What theme will you choose to set the tone for your wedding: a colour, a culture, a historical period? Which DJ

will get your guests out on the dance fl oor? Will you

surprise everyone with a unique fi rst dance?

4. PHOTOGRAPHER How will you immortalize your

wedding: photos, videos, or both? Remember to plan for an indoor photo session in case Mother Nature doesn’t cooperate on your big day.

5. THE INVITATIONS Don’t wait until the last minute to send out your invita-tions if you want all the important people in your life to be with you for this celebra-tion. Remember to indicate the theme and dress code. And do think about including self-addressed stamped enve-lopes for those essential RSVPs.

6. WEDDING BANDSYour wedding bands are the sym-bols of your love; choose them with care. Do you both want gold, silver, or with diamonds? Discreet or extravagant? With or without an engraving?


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8. THE DRESS, SUIT, AND ACCES-SORIES The outfi ts of bride, groom, and wedding party should be coordinated. Will you be a vision in white or will you choose to add a colourful note? And will the perfect dress feature something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue?

9. FLOWERS AND DECORATIONS Have you chosen a colour scheme for your fl owers and decorative accessories? What are your favou-rite fl owers? How will the tables be dressed?

10. TRANSPORTATION Will you arrive by boat, car, horse-drawn carriage, or maybe even by para-chute? Whatever your choice, be sure to take your dress and the weather into consideration.

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THE GROOM Even though the groom isn’t supposed to see the dress before the ceremony, he should at least know its colour so that your outfi ts are somewhat harmonized. A light or a dark suit goes well with a white dress, while a light-toned suit (yellow or ivory) is suitable alongside a dark dress. Whatever the case, choose a suit made of top quality material, such as linen, wool, or raw silk.

ACCESSORIES Accessories add the fi nishing touch to both your outfi ts. For the bride: choose a veil

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Whether your wedding reception is set to take place in a reception hall or at home, the decorations are a key element that should never be overlooked. Here are a few ideas.

COLOUR Pink, blue, red, or gold: get out your co lour charts to determine a colour scheme that will plunge your guests into your wed ding theme.

A WHOLE BUNCH OF IDEAS Garlands, topiary, bouquets, or delica-tely scat tered fl owers occupy a promi-nent place at any wedding. Some couples prefer top-quality silk fl owers for their lon-gevity, but most opt for natural fl owers because of their fragrance and freshness. Some of the most popular fl owers are red and white roses, tulips, lilies, azaleas, and bluebells. Discuss your pre fe rences with different fl orists before you choose which one to hire for your big day.

OTHER ELEMENTS FOR A BEAU-TIFUL WEDDING • Monograms. The ini-

tials of the newlyweds can elegantly personal-ize the re ception venue and the guest favours.

• Fabrics. Dress the room from top to bottom in theme-inspired fabrics. Cei-ling and wall hangings give an impo-sing touch to your wedding. Use wrinkle-free cotton or satin fabric to dress up the tables.

• Wedding lanterns. Hang these cozy lights high above your guests; rice paper lamps diffuse harsh hall lighting and create ma gical surroundings.

• Wall hangings. Garlands, pennants, beads, pompoms, and streamers add a whim-sical touch to walls.

• Table settings. Use fabric bows and slip-covers to transform plain chairs. Dis perse bouquets, candle holders, and other cen-terpiece features along the tables to bring coherence to the whole room.

Your guests have honored you with their presence and it’s now time to thank them. Ideally, your wedding favors will include the names of the bride and groom and the date you exchanged your vows. Here is a selection of ideas to give your wedding the perfect fi nish-ing touch.

GOURMET FAVORS Chocolates, sugared almonds, or ot her treats will delight those with a sweet tooth. You can personalize your assortments by adding your initials or an illustration that represents you both. For a winter wedding, a hot chocolate mix is a comforting gift that your guests can enjoy to their heart’s content.

FAVORS FROM MOTHER NATURE Nature lovers, this gift is for you: a pretty box fi lled with potting soil and some tiny succulents so your guests will leave with some genuine greenery. Or, opt for seeds to symbolize the beginning of your new life together.

SCENTED FAVORS Scented candles are perfect for most wed-dings, as they’re available in all shapes and colours. You could also consider giv-

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DECORATIVE FAVORS A magnet for the fridge, coasters, photos, or snow globes: think traditional souvenir trinkets. They’ll feature a photo of you both that your guests will treasure.

LUXURY FAVORS Be warned, small budgets should steer clear of this suggestion. Some brides and grooms go all out in order to impress their guests; if that’s you, why not offer a box of ci gars, a small item of jewellery, or a bottle of good wine. This is especially suit-able for smaller weddings.

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