On the day of your wedding, someone is going to ask you if you have remembered :
” Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue.”
It’s an easy tradition to fulfill, so why not? Some brides take care of the entire situation by tucking two hankies into their small clutch bags; a blue one borrowed from grandmother or mother and another one borrowed white.
 Steve Pomerleau Photography, Windsor, Ontario- will travel However, if the tradition interests you, take time to coordinate some meaningful items on this special day! Look closely at your grandparents’ or your parents’ wedding photographs. Chances are your mother and grandmothers were wearing jewellery such as a pin, cameo, pendant, earrings, pearls or a vintage veil. These keepsakes may be tucked away in a special place (perhaps even wrapped in that blue lace-trimmed handkerchief); what an honour to have them included in your wedding finery!
Perhaps you’ll be carrying on a family tradition that started generations ago and it will provide a sweet touch to your day.
If carrying family keepsakes is not your style, consider a contemporary solution. Choose something old, perhaps from your childhood, or a memento from your first date. Borrow the jewellery or other sentimental items from your best friend. A blue ribbon can always be part of your garter, if you choose to uphold that tradition. It’s pretty simple- and you will be creating your own special sentiments.
One bride I recently read about, asked all her special “guests” to all wear blue to her wedding. At the reception, they all were introduced as valued “old” friends and were easily distinguishable from everyone else!
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Whimsical and personalized, today’s cake toppers have meaning for that couple who want some symbolism in their wedding reception. Wedding cakes are still show stoppers and there are some magnificent designs; if you can dream it, you can have it.
With the arrival of TV shows like the Ace of Cakes, there is a new fascination for cake design, theme and uniqueness.
Made of cake dough, these cake topper cuties can commemorate the colours, clothing and theme of their first date or engagement.
 John Lyons Photography, Windsor, Ontario- will travel With a trend to signature style and more individuality being infused into weddings, we, at The Wedding Guide think that this is a very clever idea with meaning, that can be used by any couple that is creative and fun-loving. It is a new trend with no history of tradition quite like this.
Groom’s cakes are back too, after a hiatus of many years. Brides, this is the perfect accessory to honour the top of his cake too! Make it fun and a one-of-a-kind, like your love story! Cake toppers are just plain good looking.
I met a bride not too long ago, who related a story to me about her wedding that made my hair curl! She had thought that she had taken care of everything for her wedding day right down to the last detail. What she forgot to factor in was that her Maid of Honour was coming from the U.S. and when she and her boyfriend got to the border that day, for whatever reason, they were not allowed into the country. It was a three- ring circus , but the final straw was that neither of them made it to Windsor for that special weekend.
With less than 24 hours to the wedding, the bride found another friend to be her MOH, and helped her out at the ninth hour . They found a dressmaker who performed a major miracle overnight and her friend fit in the dress perfectly.
What might have been a major problem luckily turned into but a hiccup, due to some quick thinking. Living in a border town means being at the mercy of the border guard you meet, coming across.
If any of your attendants are not Canadian citizens, make sure they can get into the country well before the wedding day. Imagine the stress and heartache for the bride just 24 hours prior to her wedding date.
The devil is in the details and Canadian Customs was not on her radar screen. When planning your wedding, thinking about the unthinkable in your planning stages will ensure no major problems prior to your date.
Two things to remember if anyone in your wedding party are U.S. citizens; they will require a passport to enter Canada. Anyone from another country will require a visa. If anyone in your wedding party has a criminal record, they won’t be able to cross into the country. A conviction for drunk driving in Canada is reason to be denied access.
Social media has been embraced by just about everyone in daily life and wedding
celebrations are no exception!
 Weddings/Social Media With the excitement of their engagement, brides are setting up personal wedding websites to share engagement pictures; their beautiful new ring and in some cases, it serves as an introduction of her fiancé to friends and family from afar. It is an effective icebreaker for the wedding party to interact and get to know one another online, prior to meeting for the first time.
Emily Post manners recently released a statement that said, ”all the old rules that are stuffy can be tossed out!”
While social media is still relatively new to weddings, this generation of couples are internet babies and they want to embrace technology in as many ways as they can. And what better time than on their special day.
 Social Media is hot at weddings this season!
One cardinal rule, that is a definite no-no, is using your mobile device during the ceremony. The bride can appoint one Chief Tweeter to quietly sit in a remote area of the venue to capture the vow-taking. Attach a hash tag to the event and those who couldn’t make it can still be in the loop and follow the day’s proceedings.
At the reception, brides are setting up a computer station, where guests can post their well wishes and upload wedding day pictures they have captured. Other friends who couldn’t attend can post and have their comments read much like the telegram of days gone by.
Webcasting is growing as weddings are broadcast on a live stream feed. If there are elderly relatives or guests who are unable to be with the couple at their location, they can still see the day live from the comfort of their homes.
It’s the 21st century and brides will wow their guests with this emerging trend, and many other special touches that make their wedding distinctive while shining a spotlight on their unique personalties!
Last week, The Wedding Guide Windsor|Essex County hosted the event, “Brides 21st Century Style,” for local, area wedding professionals. The discussion centered around the market in general and keynote Speaker, Paul Pannone, investigative writer and The Editor and Chief of EWEDNews, the reporting channel for the wedding industry in North America, shared his expert opinion on what the industry is up to for this upcoming bridal season. Sponsored by Caesars Windsor, a 4 diamond property, it was an informative evening for all in attendance.
On March 31, I spoke at Windsor’s Wedding Workshop, at St. Clair Centre for the Performing Arts and it was a great event. The Wedding Guide is proud to be affiliated with this hardworking team and we have been sponsoring since its inception, 5 years ago. There was a gathering of over 100 brides and their guests , who were great to meet. I had the opportunity to talk to most of them about their wedding planning. It was interesting to note that there are many weddings booked for June, July and October of 2011.
I see a buoyant season upon us and many brides are fulfilling their dreams by planning their day of days. Each and every wedding day is different and inspired by the disposition, attitudes and interests that they have in common with their fiancés.
The Wedding Guide has worked tirelessly for over 19 years to inform, advise, offer and deliver everything related to wedding planning. We offer 24/7, 365 day access through the printed upscale Wedding Guide, our online socially integrated website and the online blog where brides and grooms can access the very latest wedding trends and tips.
There are many ways to get married; loud or quiet, understated or flashy, spend a little, spend a lot!We believe that the engagement should be a happy time, stress-free and one that’s organized. Enjoy your time together and seek out professionals to help you plan your day. If a price seems too good to be true, it should be a warning. Ask vendors for referrals and the opportunity to see their work. If you are dealing with a DJ, it is not unrealistic to ask to stop into a wedding reception for a few minutes.
Whatever your celebration, from cozy home-style to country or urban chic, couples are infusing their day with distinctive touches and emotion while choreographing a celebration that is meaningful and unique to them.
The 2011 wedding is a wow from the vows to the departure of the very last guests. It will be entertaining, emotional and joy-filled. It won’t be your sister’s or mother’s wedding day!
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