Your groom and your guests will always remember your radiant glow on your wedding day. However, you know that long hours on the job and the stress of wedding planning can wear you out. You need to give your body and your skin the rejuvenation it deserves.
The perfect way to achieve an overall sense of well-being and restore your energy is to reap the benefits of a weekly sauna. Whether you are in pain, have an existing condition or just want to maximize your energy and well being, saunas are a perfect remedy to melt away stress.
Even when you are relaxed, your brain uses 20% of your body’s oxygen and glucose. Under pressure, it can lead to fatigue, upset stomach, headaches and problems sleeping.
At The Women’s Club, their infrared sauna only heats the body, not the air, as a steam sauna will do, so it’s safe, easier to breath and will allow for deep therapeutic healing.
By stimulating the sweat glands, circulation and thyroid function, your heart and metabolic rates increase for hours after. Dilated blood vessels enhance oxygen to your internal organs, muscles and soft tissue for relief of any chronic pain that you may have. (back or fibromyalgia)
As skin temperature increases, the infrared heat liquefies fats and increases detoxification. This cleanses your body and carries away fat, cholesterol, sodium and other metallic toxins.
Thirty minutes a week will burn 300+ calories, improve your vitality, immunity and circulation while making your skin radiant.
The benefits of infrared saunas have long been known for their sense of well being and it’s a great way to schedule some “bridal me time” for yourself, knowing that you are keeping yourself healthy. By warding off your chance of infections and taking the kinks out of your daily challenges, you will tackle the most important planning decisions and feel like you are walking on a cloud nine with all the energy to enjoy this wonderful time in your life- your engagement!
The Women’s Club is dedicated to you, the bride-to-be and your wedding party, by keeping you out of overdrive with smart strategies for stress-busting, weight loss, yoga, aerobics, nutrition and weight loss. They also offer gift certificates for all your special thank yous.
15% Reduction on Infrared Sauna Sessions
1 session $21.25 - Regular price $25
10 sessions $170- Regular price $200
20 sessions $255- Regular price $300
The Women’s Club, 1606 Sylvestre Drive, Tecumseh, Ontario- 519-735-3100
womansclubfitness.com or email: [email protected]
Eleven years ago, Marcy Milne found her grandmother’s recipe book with its handwritten notes, written in the margins and she hasn’t looked back. While studying for her Masters and Doctorate degrees, she started Marcy’s Cakes and after her graduation, she returned to cake baking as a full time occupation.
 Photo: Marcy's Cakes Cake decorating is an art much like photography and Marcy has her own unique style. Her custom cakes are fresh; eggs, milk, butter and sugar are natural ingredients that produce a beautiful and delicious cake. With many flavours, fillings and icings to choose from and with names like Sunshine Lemon, Calypso Coconut, 24 Carrot and Golden Almond, her cakes have been discovered by Windsor and area brides-to-be.
Fillings for cakes vary and Marcy makes everything from Vanilla Chai Latte to butter cream, ganache, cream cheese and the traditional fruits. The choices are endless and her creativity is always up for a new challenge.
 Photo: Marcy's Cakes Her handcrafted, specialty cakes, cake balls and cupcakes are an indulgence and look as good as they taste. Each cake is made from scratch and they are simply unique in design and flavours, reflecting the personal taste of the couple’s wedding theme.
Anything goes for today’s cakes, including Milne’s Tuxedo cake with alternate layers of vanilla and chocolate cake filled with vanilla butter cream and chocolate ganache, Pink Lady, a vanilla cake layered with raspberry and vanilla buttercream and Breakfast at Wimbledon, layered with strawberries and whipped cream. Her flavours, fillings and exterior finishes will make your mouth water.
Marcy recently appeared on Slice Network’s, Cake Walk and showed off her style, baking a stunning Hollywood themed wedding cake that was a wow! Decoration is all important and she can take any idea and produce a memorable dessert. She knows that after a day of celebrating, nothing will taste as good as a freshly prepared, beautiful custom wedding cake.
 Photo: Marcy's Cakes The wedding cake is also a focal point and second only to the wedding dress for attention, as well as being the spot for many picture- taking memories at the reception. Milne takes great effort to “touch” it as if it were her own. Weddings are special for her and the details are ever- important, as she takes pride in adding those touches to make it spectacular.
Marcy is also baking the Groom’s Cake, which is a gift from the bride to the groom, which is a delightful way to honour him. It can be modeled after a hobby, sports or a special interest. It is served at the rehearsal dinner or presented any time during the wedding celebration.
Her new shop scheduled to open October 18 and Milne is now booking weddings into 2012. Her custom cakes and dessert confections are only limited by your imagination.
Come to Marcy’s Cakes for endless wedding possibilities, authentic elegant taste treats and the sweetest moments of your wedding day! Specializing in wedding, cheesecakes, cake balls, cupcakes and special event cakes.
2694 Howard Avenue, 519-962-1099, http://www.marcyscakes.com
I cannot reiterate often enough, that in this economy, you need to know who the real wedding professionals are. In this day of ”wannabe” vendors in this industry, there are less than desirable businesses out there that you don’t want to deal with. There are inexperienced and unreliable people and how is the bride supposed to know what is truth and what is fiction?
Ask for references and ask to see a wedding in progress, if that is applicable to the service in question. Ask questions and compare apples to apples. Know what you are contracting for and be confident in your decision, before you commit to a service.
Whenever I hear about or see a bride who has been disappointed, I cringe at the lack of integrity from people who are spoiling the bride’s experience. My advice is that your wedding day is far too important to have it spoiled. Hire people you can trust because you don’t want to risk having your day ruined by someone who is not qualified. Seeing finished pictures, tasting the food, knowing where the flowers originated from, all help you to know who you are dealing with.
The only fireworks you want to have during your wedding are the ones you pay for and enjoy. If a service provider clearly is a hobbyist or you feel any doubt in your mind about them delivering your services- don’t contract them to do any work for you.
Qualified experienced professionals are not hard to find, and at The Wedding Guide, we only deal with reputable businesses, which eliminates those worries for you. But the above advice is still the same, as we all have different expectations.
 Chalet Studio Photography, Windsor, Ontario- will travel JUST AS YOU WOULD any other legal documents for large items you purchase- such as a car or home- be sure to have a written contract and/or a letter of commitment from each of your wedding services. This is the only way to assure that you and the service provider agree on all details. Include a departure, goods that will be delivered and time of delivery, contracted costs, overtime costs, deposits required, balance due and due date.
If you have a list of details (such as types of flowers in each bouquet or arrangements) or items to be included (like the total number of tuxedos and their sizes that you are renting) amend the contract to include that information. Both you and the service provider should sign and you should both have a copy. The contract should clarify any price increases and clearly state that you will pay the original quoted price.
Since your reception will likely be the most costly item in your wedding budget, that contract should contain the most details. If you are purchasing a wedding “package”, make sure that all those items are specifically listed in the contract, from the exact food items and courses that will be served that evening to the brands of liquor poured at the bar to the style of the service (white-glove, full tuxedo) that will be attending to your guests that evening.
If your reception facility is undergoing a renovation, that should be noted in your contract along with the completion date, as well as any provisions they will make should the renovation not be completed for your day. Any special considerations for your event that are being made by your facility should be noted in your contract. For example, if they are providing table arrangements for you or they are providing an extra bar during the cocktail hour, make sure the contract states that clearly.
Other services such as disc jockey and limousine services should provide times when all events are happening and when and where they will be to service you.
Have someone bring your contracts to the wedding to answer any last minute questions or concerns.
You want to look your best for your wedding day but you don’t know where to begin. For expert Beauty advice and treatments, as well as a relaxing experience to take you away from the hectic pace of wedding planning, make a date with a spa.
THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF SPAS: destination spas and day spas. A destination spa is a spa that guests come to from both near and far and are usually thee for a least one overnight and maybe for an entire week or two of vacation. These destinations spas are often located in scenic surroundings that may have natural features such as hot springs for therapeutic purposes or mountains for hiking and biking. Guests can choose from packages that can include both beauty and exercise regimens or exclusively one or the other.
 - For those who just don’t have the time or resources for a destination spa, a trip to a local day spa may be all you need to begin a new beauty regimen as you approach your special day. Many trips to the day spa begin with a consultation as to the services you’d most benefit from.
Many of the services are beauty-oriented, including hair colouring and styling, make-up consultations, and application, waxing, manicures, pedicures, and body exfoliation while others may benefit your inner self as well. These include various types of massage and aromatherapy.
You may choose to visit the spa for one or more services, or for an entire day of treatments that includes lunch or dinner. Many have special cuisine catered in or actually have their own kitchen to prepare meals.
Day spas definitely do vary in price; services and equipment, so it is best to do your homework. Ask your friends about their experiences and spend time calling each day spa and inquire about the services you require vs. the services they provide.
Discuss what beverages you want served at your reception with both families, no matter who will be paying the bill. Ask a liquor store/winery or reception consultant to help you with choices and options. Consider both cost and the number of guests.
You may also want to create a signature cocktail that is unique to your wedding theme. It adds a special touch to your reception, as well as being memorable.
 Trevor Booth Photography, Windsor, Ontario- will travel If your reception facility is furnishing beverages, ask how you will be charged- by the glass, by the bottle or per person.
While champagne is traditionally the festive drink used to toast the bride and groom, wine often serves to complement the wedding meal. Good tasting wines and champagnes come in all price ranges. Buy the best selection that your budget allows.
Hosting a wine tasting party for your attendants is a fun way to choose wedding wines.
Recent surveys indicate that a lot of guests don’t drink alcohol, so offer a selection of non-alcoholic wines, soft drinks and espresso or coffee drinks.
Should you decide to serve your guests cocktails, you can include an open bar before and after dinner. Offer guests their choice of beverages, including local and imported beer and wine.
If you are hosting your party in a private home or space, hire experienced bartenders. You can depend on them to pour standard drinks. Have them track liquor use so that you can account for your bar expense. And, of course, ensure that they are Smart-Serve according to the laws of the province.
If you decide to keep the bar open after dinner, close it at least one hour before guests prepare to leave. Serve coffee and non-alcoholic beverages after that time to ensure everyone goes home safely. Alcohol liability is an important issue, and one way to protect yourself and your guests is to hire a licensed company to provide security. They will oversee any potential problems with alcohol as well as protecting your gifts, including cash from being stolen.
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