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!
Contributed by Sweet Rage Bakery & YUMporium
of St. Catharines, Ontario — 905-937-9669
Hair Tip
Washing your hair the day before the wedding will make it easier for your hairstylist to control.
Contributed by Brides Etc.
of Toronto, Canada — 647-222-6427
Look Fantastic in your Wedding Photos!
The best thing you can do to look great in your wedding photos is to trust your wedding photographer! Be adventurous and go a little outside of your comfort zone. A professional will always have your best interest at heart and can play up your best features. A sense of fun will pay off!
Contributed by Studio 1948
of Ottawa, Canada — 613-440-1948
Your First Dance - Make it Your Moment
Some couples are anxious to get the party started. We suggest having you first dance immediately following your Grand Entrance. You already have the attention of your wedding guests. They are standing, clapping and welcoming you as husband and wife. What better time to share your first dance?
Contributed by Party Productions DJ Service
of Waterford, Ontario, Canada — 1-866-727-8950
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, Canada — 416-939-7481
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, Canada — 778-999-2243
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.
Contributed by Creative Indulgence
of London, Canada — 519-639-5127
Wedding Favor Tips
Before purchasing any favors, please take into consideration, your location, style and theme of your event. A formal affair at an exquisite hall may require a more elegant favor, where as wedding fans are a great idea for that outdoor wedding.
Contributed by The Favour Shoppe
of Newmarket, Canada — 416-554-5257
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.
Contributed by Posh Productions Event Planning & Design
of Canada - Calgary, Alberta — 403-863-4592
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.
Contributed by Captured Soul Photography
of Kitchener, Ontario — 519-578-8222
Forget Wedding Planning Books?
Planning doesn't have to be expensive when you have modern technology. Many websites offer printable wedding checklists, timelines & count downs for FREE. Save your money and download the printable pages into a nice binder that you can decorate yourself.
Contributed by Moments by McKnight
of Langley, Canada — 778-809-1345
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 Decorating & Design
of Surrey, Canada — 604-617-948
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.
Contributed by Photography by Rodrigo
of Toronto, Canada — 888-763-5170
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!
Contributed by Nuance Occasions
of Edmonton, Canada — 780-486-5310
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.
Contributed by Leave the Details to Me...
of Waterdown, Canada — 905-220-9239
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, Canada — 416-878-4443
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.
Contributed by The Colours & Esthetics Studio
of Hamilton, Canada — 905-529-0996
Best Wedding Videos
Book your videographer as soon as you get engagaged. Waiting too long could diish 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 — 519-753-1113
Beautiful Flowers on a Budget
Check your local hospitals for floral design. Most of them have qualified florists and you will save loads while the money goes towards something good, like patient care.
Contributed by Jolie Papeterie Boutique
of Burlington, Canada — 905-220-0979
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, Canada — 416-877-3984
