Just married- their way!
Brides are readjusting their expections, but not their total budget. This is the message that I keep reading on articles on the world-wide web. In spite of the economic downturn, couples are taking a hard look at the things that they want and the “frills” and deciding on the style of their special day.
If the reception is the important hot button for them, they will reduce the guest list, but not the menu. There is a refusal to compromise on what the feel is important. So bring on the bruschetta bar, the appetizers and a beautiful meal, and hold on other items, sometimes viewed as superfluous.
Some couple are so focused on a particular item, that they will forgo the favours, the fancy invitations and the bridal cake for an outdoor tented affair or a vineyard wedding. Conformity is out and individual style is definitely in.
What makes today’s weddings uniquely different is that they don’t follow the traditional template of their parents’ wedding day of year’s gone by.
Almost anything goes and each wedding is personalized with the bride and groom’s fingerprint.
You’ll find martini and sushi bars, ice cream and expresso carts, caricature artists and more at today’s celebrationsl.
Big weddings, intimate weddings, beach weddings and yacht weddings; whatever venue is chosen,speaks loudly to the couple and their lifestyle, and it’s adding flair and fun to a wedding invitation.
Bridal season is just around the corner, and with it, an adventure in the extraordinary, as couples continue the tradition and do it their unique way!
Until later,
Windsor/Essex County takes a lot of hits for its southernmost site on the busiest border crossing in North America. Once a vibrant retail downtown, it now hosts entertainment venues, restaurants of all choices, a seven mile walkable riverfront, and an award- winning Sculpture Garden. St. Clair College has a second campus in the heart of the city. A new $3 million dollar festival stage has been installed, making it the best site in the country to hold an event.
The region offers miles of sandy beaches and golf courses galore. Cruise the river on a boat or bicycle down the riverwalk. for a long leisurely afternoon. Picnic in the park and enjoy a stroll or a seat on a quiet bench.
This area has 16 wineries and has become a bourgeoning industry. Tour and taste your way through the county.
Summer time boasts festivals in the Riverfront Festival Plaza such as Epicure and the award-winning Bluesfest International, the
 Detroit in March by Sheryl Davies 10th largest blues fest in North America and voted the place to go for a summer music fest, 2010, about.com/blues
So why the preamble about Windsor/Essex County? As a destination site for weddings, it has a lot going for it. The climate is milder, making late April to mid- October excellent weather months for marrying. The choice of venues is staggering from wineries to conventional clubs, restaurants, Caesars Windsor and historic sites like MacKenzie Hall and Willistead Manor. Canadian Club Brand Centre an excellent historic setting is suitable for small gatherings with a breath-taking riverfront view for photographs. From traditional to outrageous, we know all the spots that make for a fantastic wedding locations.
The cost to host a wedding in this part of the province is far less than what you’d expect to pay in the major cities in Ontario. The Wedding Guide boasts preferred wedding professionals; they will work with you to make your day memorable.
Caesars Casino boasts the newest hotel and casino facilities, but you’ll find fine brand name hotels in both the centre of the city, for urban lovers and, in the quiet of the suburbs for those who want easy access parking and freedom to move about the area. Both offer neighbourhood experiences our visitors enjoy.
Ontario allows for same-sex marriage, making Windsor a destination site, convenient to most major mid-west U.S. cities. With a multitude of things to do and see, guests will enjoy the safety of the walking streets and panoramic riverfront.
Once a proposal has occurred, there is much planning, discussions, computing of funds and decisions to be made.
Planning a wedding is like organizing a Broadway play There are so many actors and crew to think about, not to mention a budget to control, it is hard to know where to start.
It is hard not to get so involved in all the details that the bride often forgets the reason for the day.
We all want to have the nicest celebration within the budget that one has to work with. After all, this is a milestone and one quite worthy of a lot of excitement. However the end result is a marriage; a union that will be founded on love, respect, trust and caring.
If your wedding is on the horizon, remember to take a breath and, pencil in some regular some time- outs, to simply relax and spend some leisure time with your fiancé. Discuss things that matter; speculate on your future life and ensure that you are both on the same page. Talking now and understanding each other,will pave the way to a healthy relationship.
Making Dollars & Sense of a Wedding Budget- positive consensus!
In a report I recently read, it revealed that brides and grooms are very optimistic about their upcoming 2015 weddings. Bridal couples refuse to compromise on their big day saying it’s their once in a lifetime, dream day and they will figure out how to make it happen- their way.
We, at The Wedding Guide Windsor/Essex County realize that there isn’t a bottomless budget with huge amounts of money to be spent , but some items will prove to be imminently more important than others due to their staying power.
Your Photographer- Your archivist!
You want to be able to look back at your wedding day and love the memory-making that your photographer captured. There is no way to go back and redo a wedding once its over, so ensure that you check your photographer’s references and make sure that their portfolio is a handsome one. Also, ask if the photographer you are meeting with will be the one shooting your day. It’s important to have a good rapport personality-wise with your shooter as you will be spending the entire day and night together.
Most photographers today do a combination of photo-journalistic style (candids) as well as some traditional shots. If your idea of pictures is spontaneous, then you won’t want to spend the day standing like statues, being posed.
Your First Trip as as a Married Couple!
Your honeymoon is an important piece of your planning because it is the separation between your single life and your future married days together. Find a place that you can both unwind and decompress after all the months of wedding planning. You want to do things you enjoy together and enjoy this delicious time away. Don’t compromise on your honeymoon- you’ll always remember it vividly and be able to recount together as a couple for your entire life.
And if you’re thinking of last minute travel plans- stop now and reconsider. Friends have done it, despite warnings and found themselves disappointed in sub-standard places that just weren’t suitable for a honeymoon.
Bridal Idol Bride is all smiles!
We had a great deal of fun during the last 9 weeks with Bridal Idol, a unique karaoke contest for brides-to-be who could either be the singer or nominate someone in her group to sing for her.
The prize package of bridal swag was valued at over $26,000 with the winner taking home the grand prize of $19,000.
Our winner Cassia and her fiancé Justin have been “off the wall” since she and her best friend tore up The Room in downtown Windsor in front of an audience of 350 people.
Cassia said she couldn’t sleep that night because of all the excitement around her win. Engaged in November 2008, their upcoming August wedding is stuff dreams are made of.
Prizes included, a $2500 Tacori engagement ring, photography, videography, LG LCd 42″ TV, a wedding gown, decorator, $1500 Carnival Cruise Ship certifcate, limousine package and a DJ package.
Knowing that in a small way we have changed someone’s life is a most fulfilling feeling. Seeing the delight and smiles of this great couple is satisfaction in knowing that there is sweetness still in the world.
We wish them all the best in the future and a long and happy life together.
Until later,
We are the content folks at The Wedding Guide
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