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
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
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
Prepare for Rainy Day Weddings
The weather is one of the few things you cannot arrange for your wedding. Make sure that you, your photographer or your wedding planner have some color coordinating umbrellas available. They'll make for extraordinary wedding photographs!
Contributed by Unveiled Photography
of Calgary, Canada T2Z 0R8 — 403-829-8908
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
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, Canada L3X 2A7 — 416-554-5257
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.
Contributed by Sweet Rage Bakery & YUMporium
of St. Catharines, Ontario — 905-937-9669
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
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
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 Toronto, Canada — 416-333-2850
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
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
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
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!
Contributed by www.lovelyweddingdetails.com
of Richmond Hill, Canada — 416-930-0921
Selecting Your Bridal Party
Having a hard time choosing your bridesmaids and groomsmen? Consider including family members (sisters, brothers, close cousins or even parents and stepparents) on both sides since friends can come and go.
Contributed by Blackwood Wedding Planning
of Calgary, Canada — 403-680-2320
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
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
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
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 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
