Fresh Baked Wedding Cakes
It is very common for bakeries to use frozen cakes they buy from a supplier. Ask if your cake will be baked fresh and how many days prior to your wedding day. The Difference is night and day for the taste of your cake. Don't be afraid to ask the questions, it's a big purchase!
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of St. Catharines, Ontario —
Wedding Invitation Order Must
Most printers will add a few extra envelopes to your invitation order free of charge but you should still order extras of everything in your suite because if you need more printed later the unit price will be way higher than what you originally paid.
Contributed by We Do Printing
of Cornwall, Ontario K6J 2Z4 — 613-933-7824
Timing is (Almost) Everything!
I often get an email from couples about a month or so before the wedding, and it describes the timing of the day. By this time it is often too late, or at least a real bother, to change things. Why not use the experience of your vendors to assist you in all of the timing for the events of the day.
Contributed by David Briggs Photography
of Guelph, Canada N1K1W4 — 519-837-4804
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. Forget fads during this time. Think fresh colours of spring or muted colours of autumn for warm skin and faded summer flowers or frosted icy tones for cool skin. And, of course, be sure to hire a professional makeup artist in Canada!
Contributed by The Colours & Esthetics Studio
of Hamilton, Canada L8S1L8 — 905-529-0996
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!
Contributed by T.S. Weddings & Events
of Toronto, Ontario M3C 2Z3 — 416-939-7481
Wedding Cake Delivery
Be sure your cake supplier will be delivering and setting up the cake themselves. Often this job is left to the venue and they are not always equipped to handle the task.
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of St. Catharines, Ontario —
Put Yourself in the Best Light
Avoid the "deer in the headlights" look in your wedding pictures by booking venues that let in lots of natural light. Help the photographer get the best reception shots by choosing a venue that also has light colored ceilings.
Contributed by Shutterbug Photography Vancouver
of Maple Ridge, BC V2W 0C8 — 604-782-0478
Wedding Photographers with Personality!
On your wedding day, you should be surrounded by people you enjoy, including your photographer. It helps if you've already done an engagement session with the photographer and are comfortable with their style but, if not, make sure that their personality is a good match to yours!
Contributed by At The End Of My Lens
of Brampton, Ontario L6T 1L1 — 416-333-2850
Love Your Wedding Photographer!
Meeting with your potential wedding photographer is a must. You and the photographer should be interviewing each other to make sure you're a good fit. Comfort and mutual cooperation is key. Don't get all stressed out just relax and make it fun! You should really love your wedding photogrpaher...
Linda
Contributed by Kap-chers Photography
of Calgary, Canada T3A 1A3 — 403-613-0979
Taste That Wedding Cake
Visit the bakery to taste the wedding cake - or the cupcake if that is the case. The cake may look fabulous but it should taste good too. If the baker doesn't offer cake tasting, move on. Don't get stuck with leftover wedding cake that nobody wants to eat.
Contributed by Skystone Weddings
of Surrey, British Columbia V3S 8Z8 — 604-617-948
Help Your Florist
When meeting with a potential wedding florist, bring any colour swatches or clips from magazines to show the types of flowers, colours or styles you like. This will help your florist to create bouquets that are perfect for you and better understand your vision!
Contributed by Trillium Floral Designs
of Kanata, Canada K2K2E1 — 613-599-6849
Wedding Favor Presentation Tip
Wedding favor presentation, as well as the favor itself, should reflect you as a couple. Thoughtfulness and creativity can speak volumes. A fun idea for setting out your favors is to hang them from each guest's chair. This is a unique way of showcasing your favors and a great way to dress up those reception chairs.
Contributed by The Favour Shoppe
of Newmarket, Ontario L3X 2A7 — 416-554-5257
Best Wedding Videos
Book your videographer as soon as you get engaged. Waiting too long could diminish the number of good videographers from which to choose. Try not to book less than 2-3 months before the wedding.
Contributed by Video Service
of Brantford, Canada —
Destination Wedding & Honeymoon Tips
When planning a destination wedding in Canada or abroad, do your homework to make sure you're aware of the local customs and marriage laws of the destination country. For a memorable honeymoon, the bride and groom should make a separate honeymoon 'wish list' for their choices of location and activities and then compare lists to be sure both get the honeymoon of their dreams.
Contributed by Travel Counsellors
of Tottenham, Ontario L0G 1W0 — 905-406-0106
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.
Contributed by All Occasions Giftware
of Tottenham, Toronto Canada — 1-866-694-0609
Put Your Best (Wedding Dance) Foot Forward!
Choose a first dance song and start learning the wedding dance choreography as soon as possible for the most polished first dance as husband and wife. Allow 3-4 months when signing up for wedding dance lessons.
Contributed by Dance Art Studio
of Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 1G9 — 416-878-4443
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.
Contributed by Don Epp Photography
of Coquitlam, British Columbia V3B 4H4 — 778-999-2243
Worried About Buying Wedding Gowns Online?
Stress during wedding planning could cause weight loss or gain. Consider the advantage of buying a gown from a local bridal shop which offers alterations for brides who may change sizes during the time after the dress is ordered until the wedding day.
Contributed by Absolute Whites
of Ancaster, Ontario L9G 0A5 — 905.308.5641
Great Gift Idea for Bride, Groom and Bridal Party
A great gift idea for your Best Man and Maid of Honour is a small miniflip/HD video camera (Kodak, Sony, etc). Given prior to the wedding, it will ensure that great moments during the wedding planning and on the wedding day can be captured on video. You and your wedding videographer will love the extra footage.
Contributed by Pinto Pony Productions
of Toronto, Ontario M5B 2R3 — 416-877-3984
The Key To Finding A Great Wedding Officiant in Canada
Your wedding IS the ceremony, so be sure to get the perfect officiant. The number one way you will find a great wedding officiant is if they offer you a free - no strings attached - in person consultation. You need to meet your officiant, hear their voice, see if they are normal or "weird" (yes there are lots of weird ones), and just see if your personalities connect.
Contributed by John Gallo, Wedding Ceremony Officiant
of Toronto, Ontario M9W 3B4 — 416-897-1452
