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THE BEAUTY OF FALL IS IN THE AIR
The air is heavy and hot right now but soon on, the sultry breezes of summer will be making way for beautiful Autumn!
If you have chosen to be a fall bride, you will have the best of the wedding seasons, where comfort is served up with cooler temperatures, and the bride and groom can breath a sigh of relief as they welcome the fresh and crisp days.
The palette of Fall is vibrant with the rich hues of paint-splashed colour and that makes for a gorgeous theme for your wedding colours.
Nothing sets these shades of beauty off as well as the vibrancy of fall, as it unleashes hues of richness from September to October. Consider this cooler season for the beauty of Mother Nature and her comfort.
Your photographs certainly will be one-of-a- kind with nature’s beautiful backdrop. Consider the possibility and versatility of picture-taking against this canvas of splendour.
If you are marrying this fall, we would love for you to share your wedding ideas with other brides who may just have become engaged and are considering Fall 2011 for their special day.
We will print your inspiring thoughts and share them with all the local, area brides on our website, bridaltalk.theweddingguide.ca The best idea will win a dinner for 2 at La Casalinga Ristorrante , 643 Erie Street East. Their new menu highlights ” The Art of Sharing,” where every night feels like you’re dining at Nonna’s home. www.lacasalinga1.com
Chef Angela is an award-winning chef and her delicious food, served platter syle is a new trend in dining for just the two of you or with a table full of good friends. It is meant to be shared!!! Ah, sweet love in the Fall!
Send your inspirations to: sheryl@theweddingguide.ca We know that Windsor/Essex weddings are rich in innovative ideas!
 Photo: Chalet Studio Photography Some of you may know that I am getting married in July. Unlike other friends and couples, we are doing this as cheaply as we possibly can.I mean who has 10 grand+ to spend on 1 day? Certainly not me! The biggest expense for our wedding will be the mariage license, and the wedding rings! I even got my dress cheap and customized it with swarzki crystals.I’d rather have any extra money I have on the honeymoon! Anyway, I just do not understand why people feel the need to spend thousands on their wedding’s? As far as I’m concerned our wedding day is about just the two of us,standing up in front of our friend’s and relatives,and commiting ourselves to each other.
Anyway what I REALLY want to know is year’s ago marriage was less of a choice and more of a necessity. I mean back then couples “courted” for a long time.There was no sneaky under the clothes fondling back then. If you were serious about the woman you married her, plain and simple !What I want to know is how did they afford these weddings? It’s not like the average man’s wages were high, family’s struggled to get by. Although, I am pretty sure both party’s were eager to get down the aisle and get to the honeymoon part. And, so the money got found from somewhere.
No sex before marriage is a great and honourable thing (my own brother managed it (and his wife is drop dead gorgeous) How he restrained himself, I do not know! If you do have the willpower to abstain until your wedding day. What then? I mean, how awkward is that fumble under the sheets going to be, on what is supposed to be the happiest day of their lives?? Sounds a bit cringeworthy to me.I mean, what if you wait all that time, get married,and then discover on your wedding night,that you’re partner is awful in bed!!! *cringe*I guess practice makes perfect and you can have great fun finding out how to float each other’s boats (wink).
Some people stay together 10 years or so and never get married Why would they though? The bloke gets to have his cake and eat it without spending a penny!
Im sure men all over the country are saying to their partner’s right now, “babe we’ve been rock solid all these years.Why do we need a piece of paper to prove I love you?” or “yes darling, when we eventually have enough money(he would probably be working minimum wage and knows full well,that they will NEVER have enough money) of course we’ll get married!
Any of this familiar to you ladies? Or maybe it’s your fella that wants to tie the knot and the excuses are your’s. Anyway,weddings love or hate them,planning on doing it or not….remember this; since we women were very young, we’ve had everything, and I mean everything; the dress the flowers etc.picked out and dreamt about.With our groom in his suit, face blacked out until Mr. Right comes along and we can paste his face on the suit of our groom! So be sensitive lads. We had our wedding planned when your mums were still wiping your noses for you!
by Emma
With all the planning of the actual wedding day, I realized that my maid of honour and bridesmaids have been extremely patient with all my requests and ideas. They are the best and since each one of them was hand-picked for their loyalty and love for me.
I have started to think about what I want to gift them. We will be having a bridesmaids’ lunch closer to the wedding date and it will be the perfect place to honour them.
I have looked at beautiful jewellery pieces that are unique and interesting. They have grabbed my attention but I also have considered a day at the spa for everyone. What a great chance to have everyone together relaxed and having fun. We can all get buffed and relax while enjoying one another’s company.
I’m about ready to toss a coin become of my indecisiveness. If you are getting married what are you doing for your gifting? What do you think the ladies would love to receive???? Would it be a memory or an actual gift?
I’ll hope that other brides will respond below in the comments area to help me out. Other ideas would be welcomed.
I’m off to look at limousine services. Wish me luck. This should be an easy decision.
It wasn’t such a long time ago that I said, I will, and started the exciting process of planning my wedding. I bought magazines, breezed through bridal shows and debated over roses vs. freesia. The freesia won out because of its heady fragrance, that will drift through the entire wedding day.
We are going to take the aisle flowers from the church to the reception, and with a simple addition of a hanger, they are going to decorate the front of the head table and augment the centre pieces. Brilliant thinking. I was bedazzled at I & F, (flowers), where I had the coolest service and walked away filled with great ideas and one more thing ticked off my giant to-do list!
I’m still not certain about the menu for the wedding. My fiancé Jeff and I are still debating roast prime or a medley of chicken, garnished in a Mediterranean- style sauce. That decision is still up for grabs!
My brides maids love me because I decided on a turquoise colour theme, and, now they can choose their own style dress. That way, they will still be able to wear the dress to other celebrations and not curse me when they look inside their closets. LOL
I’ve hired the photographer we were so impressed with; a little photo-journal style and a little traditional. We wanted to share as many family shots as humanly possible, but still have the balance of cool shots that we can look at years from now. Candids are fun too!
I am contemplating a reality-type video, but want to really think about it longer, and the cruise to the Caribbean is locked and loaded. Ah, Jeff, you did it well!
I have a little time now to check out invitations and I hear that trendy vintage is the newest rage in wedding stationery. With our glam- type theme, ( thanks to the Wedding Guide- I saw this when I picked up my guide!)
I’m thinking of another spa appointment soon. I am so pampered and feel so much lighter when I spend an afternoon at estetica Day Spa in Lakeshore. I started going on a regular basis about six months, as the reality of the wedding started to hit me. I am going there because I wanted a radiant complexion on my wedding day. It’s definitely brighter with the treatments happening and I am loving the new me. The spa is relaxing and I found the occasional massage has certainly soothed out any stresses that I feel coming on. The place is an oasis and I love the atmosphere- so soothing.
Well, I’ve been rambling, but I wanted to start this blogging. The wedding is in October , so there wil be lots more to come as the months get closer.
Signing off!
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New layer…
 We are pleased to introduce our newest Bridal Talk feature! Savvy brides will be our bridal blogging site. It’s all about wedding planning and inspiration for any bride and groom planning a wedding. Come back often and check out what Windsor|Region brides have up their sleeves! We’ll be bringing you the scoop.
Know a bride-to-be who wants to share with us? Have her contact us at publisher@theweddingguide.ca.
MEET TAMMY- A 10/10/10 Bride-to-Be!
Wed May 18, 2010
Hi everyone I am excited to be a part of this exciting new extra to The Wedding Guide. I look forward to sharing my journey. I will keep the first entry simple, sweet, with lots more to come. Promise.
Let me start off by introducing myself…my name is Tammy, and my sweet lovely fiancé is Ernie. I am 36 and Ernie is 37. Both of us are getting married for the first time. We are going to be a blended family. I have two gorgeous sons and Ernie has one son.
Like I said, first entry will be short and sweet, but tomorrow is a new day.
Cheers,
Tammy
10-10-10 Bride-to-Be
As anyone who has ever been though a wedding can tell you, the months leading up to your big day can be a time of stress as well as happiness… there’ s so much to think about and do.
What to wear.. where will the reception be held.. selecting flowers…. who will be in the wedding… and all this while you’re having inevitable doubts about getting married in the first place.
Welcome to the wedding jitters, they are as common as weddings. Luckily there are ways to control any anxiety. Here are a few common sense suggestions:
COMMUNICATE YOUR FEELINGS:
Be open and honest if you’re feeling upset. Tell your fiancé or family what’s bothering you. Don’t try to keep stressful feelings to yourself, they may transfer to something or someone else. Take positive action whenever possible. Worrying never solved a problem.
SHARE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Don’t assume you have to do everything yourself. This idea is old fashioned as well as exhausting. Ask your fiancé to go over the many checklists in The Wedding Guide and assist in handling as many of those planning functions with you, as he is able to.
FOLLOW A PLANNING TIMETABLE:
It will give you the secure feeling that you are not forgetting something critical. Have a system. Break down each task into organized steps. Next decide the time frame and who will be responsible for that task. Then, set-up a completion date and stay on schedule.
PACE YOURSELF:
In the beginning of your planning, you have several major areas to decide upon. Don’t try to tackle them all at once. Try to accomplish one major job a day.
TAKE CARE OF YOUR HEALTH:
Eat correctly and be sure to get enough rest and exercise. Take advantage of time tested soothers at night…. a hot bath… warm milk or a back rub. You will keep stress under control if you allow plenty of time to plan your wedding and then follow through with your schedule in a timely manner.
 Chalet Studio Photography You may fall in love with a band from elsewhere or a fabulous dress from Toronto or Michigan, but your best bet for price and reliability is to go with vendors in your local area. Most times, local vendors can order in special requests with assurances of getting them on time, in perfect condition, and at a price that your wedding budget can tolerate. It’s much easier to run over to a local boutique to check a colour fabric in person than taking a trip to another city to ensure everything coordinates well with your wedding theme.
If you are going to use special orders with your wedding goods and services, make certain you leave enough time for shipping problems; that avoids any last minute stress waiting for their arrival.
Remember it’s not just a big party… it’s the most important day of your life. From ” I will to ” I do”, perfect wedding planning removes any anxiety and allows the bride to fully enjoy the many decisions leading up to the big day.
We are big believers in shopping local, working with the people that live and work in your community is a big plus for everyone involved. Remember your attendants and the time and love they have for you by honouring you by being in your wedding party. Make it easy for them to procure the dresses they will wear so it is convenient and cost-effective. And, try to also keep it simple for everyone involved.
We are all living busy lives and local just makes good sense. The area professionals are many and the choices you have with them are current, stylish and easy to access for all.
With a little thought, you can mitigate any anxious moments (and there will be some) by staying close to home and supporting the people in your community.
Even if you may have the best-made plans, nothing is a given until you have it in writing. It’s important when organizing the events and vendors for your wedding to check and double check when it comes to facts and figures. Always get written proposals, whether they arrive by e-mail. fax, or regular mal. Verify the dates, times and costs before signing any contract.
When you are coordinating with friends, family and members of your wedding party, be clear about what is expected of them and when you need them or certain events and appointments. Use written correspondence whenever you can to make sure to reach everyone with important information, or you have made changes to already existing plans. Not only will your clear communications with everyone help them get it right, it will also give you peace of mind that you have covered all the planning details.
Are you looking for a particular item or service? Call the experts at The Wedding Guide Windsor|Region. We’ve been assisting local brides for 18 years! www.theweddingguide.ca
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Top it off with personality
The trend is to personalize just about anything having to do with your wedding. Why not your cake as well? Creative displays of monograms and the names of the bride and groom are topping layers of wedding cakes. From silver initials studded with crystals to subtle monograms in the frosting décor of the cake layers, it’s just another way to add a symbol of your new bond to the elements of your wedding day celebration. A cake topper with your initials joined together in or by a heart is a contemporary way to adorn your wedding cake with something much more personal than a stature of a bride and groom or a spray of flowers. You can even include flowers along with this signature design element. Another unique idea in toppers include one-of-a-kind glass hand-blown artworks.
Layers of fun
Today’s wedding cake bakers are creatively stretching the idea of what the traditional wedding cake can become. It used to be that choosing different flavours for each layer was somewhat cutting-edge, though it’s probably become more the norm when it comes to having a unique cake. In fact, some cakes might not be layered at all- there may be an assortment of four to five cakes, all varying in size, colour, and flavour, that are combined to make a wedding cake display. One of the hottest wedding cake designs today is that of layers of ornately decorated pillows (imagine the finest available to carry your ring down the aisle) stacked one on top of another. Today’s cakes incorporate all types of colour as well, and cake designers are not limited to the whites and creams of yesteryear. We are also seeing cupcakes remain as a cute trend as well as the emerging trends of macarons, a pastry with a colourful topping that can be hollowed and filled with gelato, cream or sorbet. Get more information on what you’ll need to think about when it comes to your wedding cake with The Wedding Guide. » Continue reading Spring Weddings are in the air! Planning your celebration →
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