Despite the best laid plans, things can go awry during your wedding day, but good planning can short circuit any potential problems that may arise.
As you think of all the possible things that could solve any potential wedding day emergencies, put them in a basket. Ask your Maid of Honour to keep this kit readily available on your wedding day.
 John Lyons Photography, will travel You will want to include fingernail polish for any quick fixes as well as for fixing a run in anyone’s stockings. Remember to also have a bottle of polish remover and some cotton balls just in case.
You’ll also want to include extra stockings, anti-static spray and spot remover. A sewing kit with thread to match the formal wear and gown would also be handy.
Grooming items like deodorant, facial tissues, talcum powder and a hair dryer, curling iron, mirror, brush, bobby pins and safety pins are also important additions.
Black socks and extra studs are also great to have on hand for any groomsmen who may require last minute assistance.
It is also important to have a list of all the wedding suppliers and the wedding party on hand.
Many brides and grooms forget the need for money on their wedding day for any last minute errands. Payment due to your services on the day, should be in envelopes or paid in full as per your contracts. Review them and tender the bills for your vendors when you agreed on.
Being ready for anything is an art and the more you you trouble shoot before your big day; the more efficient and ready you will be for almost anything.
Lighting has made its way into wedding receptions and rightly so. Once thought of only for special events like concerts or festivals, for stage effect- today, good lighting adds an aura of glamour and drama to your special day, while setting a mood, and it doesn’t happen by just turning on your light switch.
Adding energy and warmth to a venue, the right lighting can transform your environment into a unique and exciting setting. Colours can be washed onto the walls, floors or ceiling and images can be created. But you need to find a lighting professional to illuminate your space.
Lighting needs are best discussed with a lighting specialist or wedding coordinator, who will contact one for you. Many questions need to be addressed, such as what type of lighting is best for your requirements, is there adequate power available and, does the cost include set-up and breakdown? Request to have a look at an upcoming wedding or have a look at a portfolio of their work and ask for references.
Work with a lighting designer to assess a budget that fits the type of lighting that you are debating. Lighting has made its way into wedding receptions and it enhances your guests’ experience as well as producing exemplary photography. Add that sizzle and style to your special day by working with lights!
 John Lyons Photography
I’m sitting here on a cool and sunny Sunday with blues skies and wondering what surprises the upcoming 2012 weddings will hold.
We’ve spoken to experts, read many up to date trends and looked at colours from Pantone, the world’s colour trending company.
I guess my question to all you brides out there is, “what are you plannng? What are your colours? What new, cutting-edge ideas will you be using? And, is your spouse to be standing beside you while you are doing all the planning or are you getting some help?
 purple flowers and diamond rings, vanstone studio photography We’ve watched the evolution of weddings and although many things have stayed the same; many things are changing too.
From price to location, tradition and well, “it’s always been this way”, there are some slow and subtle changes that are transforming weddings today ad big ideas too. Are you setting new standards? Are you introducing some new wedding ideas?
 trevor booth tablecards If you said, yes, yes, and yes to what we are thinking, we’d love to hear from you. We’ll protect your identity if it’s too early to blow the whistle on your planning, but we will be rewarding you with some fun and gifts.
We’ll wait to hear from you…. it’s going to be a lot of fun. Email me : publisher@theweddingguide.ca
 Nicole Harris Photography Windsor, Ontario
This article is reprinted with permission by EWEDnewz.com with thanks to Paul Pannone! * After minor surgery in February, I am back to my regular routine with gusto as the 2012 wedding season officially begins!-sdavies
 EWedNewz.com After a brief hiatus, Sheryl Davies resumed her grueling schedule this week sharing her decades of wedding knowledge and expertise with her preferred, local vendors and the real boss of the wedding business; brides.
Davies’ extraordinary career continues to adapt and morph to the changes in the wedding business, shown by the success of her business; The Wedding Guide in Windsor, Ontario.
Sheryl Davies is no stranger to radio and local promotions, as she continues to guide the bride and her business away from a strictly print format. When asked about her secret to success, Sheryl always manages to get the point across; we all exist to guide the bride. “I’ve been around enough to know, you don’t tell people what to do; you make your point and then allow them to come up with the right decisions and what works for them. No one likes a dictator,” she told eWedNewz in a recent interview.
On Sunday I joined Davies live on CKLW where she talked weddings with featured advertiser/experts in the floral, invitation, photography and catering fields. Th common denominator between the vendors was the straight-forward way they delivered expert information; never showing anything but true professionalism, style and grace.
eWedNewz has watched Davies grow in her market by leveraging Social Media and move away from an exclusive print format. Davies cites the similarity between the Canadian and American market by saying; “A bride is a bride, no matter where she’s located. She looks for suggestions and guidance from people she trusts. But caution; that trust has to be earned and doesn’t come easily.”
Listeners from the wedding industry commented how much they enjoyed the clear, easy to understand information and wish Sheryl continued success.
eWedNewz All Rights Reserved 2012
The best man usually a best brother, cousin, father or friend of the groom must be prepared for anything and be willing to help the groom solve any problem. Organizing the bachelor or dual bachelor/bachelorette party is one of the first responsibilities. He must also make sure the groom arrives at the wedding on time.
Carrying the bride’s ring is an extremely important task assigned to the best man. He may sometimes be responsible for the marriage licence as well.
The best man usually does not stand in the receiving line if there is one. He signs the marriage certificate as an official witness. He must ensure that the clergy/offiiciant receives payment, which can be conveniently placed in a sealed envelope.
 Trevor Booth Photography, Windsor, Ontario- will travel At the reception, the best man sits to the bride’s right, the perfect position to execute his duties as toastmaster/MC. The clever best man rehearses his toast beforehand, knowing that his practiced toast is always better than an impromptu one.
Lastly, some best men are asked to gather all rented clothing from the groom’s wedding party and return it the next business day to the formal wear store.
The groomsmen are friends and relatives of the groom (and) sometimes the bride and have a wide variety of jobs. Some groomsmen double as ushers but usually don’t have as many obligations as the best man.
They are required to be at the rehearsal, we they learn the wishes of the clergy/officiant. At the rehearsal, they may practice lighting and extinguishing the candles for the ceremony, should familiarize themselves with the entrance, exit and washroom locations for the guests’ comfort and learn seating arrangements.
The groomsmen/ushers should arrive at the wedding an hour prior to the ceremony to get their boutonnieres, ready the programs and assist with any last minute details.
If guests of the bride and groom are to be seated in separate sections, the ushers will need to find out the relationship of the guests to the couple. Once established, the right arm is offered to the lady, who is then escorted to the open pew or seat closest to the front of the church or ceremony site. The farthest forward pews or seats are traditionally reserved for immediate family members.
Last to be ushered in are the mothers of both the bride and groom. The ushers, then, unroll the aisle runner. They stay in the back of the church/venue during the ceremony, directing late guests to back or side seats.
Immediately after the ceremony, the groomsmen escort bridesmaids down the aisle. Ushers then escort out the mothers of the bride and groom and, sometimes direct the departure of the guests in an orderly manner.
The groomsmen usually do not stand in the receiving line, if there is one, but do sit at the reception table in an alternating pattern with bridesmaids. The groomsmen and ushers’only obligatory duties at the reception are to mingle with the guests, give help when needed, possibly propose a few toasts and make merry!!!
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