What’s a Bridesmaid to Do?

Find out what is expected from you as a bridesmaid (or maid/matron of honour), and what expenses you are responsible for.

Choosing Your Wedding Party

Information you need to know about selecting your wedding party.

Invitations

Now that you know whom you want to attend your wedding, you need to send out the invitations. To determine the proper etiquette for invitations I once again consulted Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette book. Today, there are many options for …

Planning Your Guest List

The guest list… what many couples say is one of the most complicated aspects of planning a wedding. To try to make the process a little less stressful I consulted Emily Post’s Wedding Etiquette book to bring you some advice from …

Have Your Wedding Cake…and Eat It Too!

The wedding cake is an iconic symbol of weddings. It’s a piece of art that is enjoyed by the eyes, and then by the mouth. I decided to do some research to discover the history of the wedding cake, and …

Roses are Red, Violets are Blue…But How Do I Know What to Choose?

Roses, tulips, peonies, lilies, sunflowers…when it comes to choosing wedding flowers the options are endless and it’s easy to become overwhelmed. I spoke with the lovely Joyce of Petals and Paint Floral Design here in Carleton Place to get the information …

Dress Shopping Entourage

You’ve been chosen as one of the lucky ones to go wedding dress shopping with the bride. Your invitation from the bride shows that she considers you an important person in her life, and she values your opinion. You have …

The Right Dress for Your Body

We all have different body shapes, so no one dress is going to look the same on everyone. As a bride, you want to look and feel your best on your wedding day. Finding a dress that complements your body …

How to Pick & Shop for Bridesmaid Dresses

  Once you’ve found your gown, the next challenge is choosing your bridesmaids’ dresses. This task can be just as hard, if not harder, than choosing your own gown. Trying to please all the girls and prevent any arguments can …

Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed, Something Blue

Ideas for your something old, new, borrowed, and blue