 Trevor Booth Photography, Windsor, Ontario, Will Travel. We are pleased to introduce Sean Keats, CSCS to this column of Bridal Talk. Sean is a Personal Trainer in Windsor, Ontario, who will be joining us with loads of healthy tips. He is tuned into what a bride, groom, wedding party or parent needs to do in order to be more fit and eat more nutritionally. His goal is to help you and yours achieve your goals and he will work in-home with you to do just that. Have the wedding you envision and get fit and healthy in the process.
Four Fitness Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Wedding
Wow. The big question has been popped and you said yes! Congratulations! Now you’re both busy planning a wedding and discussing a million details and the things that will need to be done in time for your big day.
With all this going on around you, you may not be taking care of yourself as much as you need to. I want you to look your best on your wedding day.
So, today I want to discuss with you the 4 fitness mistakes that I’ve repeatedly seen brides make over and over again.
Unfortunately, these mistakes can be critical! AND EVEN RUIN YOUR WEDDING!
 Mistake #1:
Procrastination
I see this too many times where there is a delay and the bride is kicks herself for waiting too long to work on herself and fit into her dress — the way she wants to.
Remember, the sooner you start a fitness program, the sooner you’ll feel a sense of success. That sense of achievement will amaze you, your fiancé and finally your wedding guests!
Get started now! Don’t procrastinate. You’ll be so glad that you did.
Mistake #2:
Poor Eating Habits
The idea that you can workout and still eat whatever you want will get you nowhere.
I’m not saying that you need to give up all of your favourite foods. To see the results that you want, put some thought into organizing a sound eating plan; ideally one that will burn fat as well as tone and tighten your muscles. 🙂
Mistake #3:
Weekend Sabotage
What do I mean by this? It’s quite simple; blowing your eating plan on the weekends!
I know that you’re planning a wedding and have a lot going on during the weekends, including friend’s weddings, happy hour with the girls, or just a nice night out with your fiancé.
However, if you want to be successful and really look your GREAT, alcohol needs to be kept to a minimum. Ensure that the food you’re taking in isn’t putting all the body fat back on that you worked so hard to lose during the week!
Mistake #4:
Giving Up
All too often fitness professionals like myself see brides giving up on their workout and nutrition programs after just a couple of days or even several weeks of starting!
Everyone is different. That means that you won’t always see the same results as quickly as someone else might. But the one thing you should never do is throw in the towel because you’re results aren’t drastic enough, quickly enough and you begin to feel discouraged.
REMEMBER: NO QUITTING TILL THE FINAL FITTING!Sean Keats, CSCS is a Personal
 Windsor, Ontario- will travel Sean Keats, CSCS is a Personal Trainer in Windsor, Ontario and can help you get into the dress of your dreams for your wedding day! For your personal In-home sessions for you, your fiancé or your wedding party, please contact: 226-3448258
http://www.seankeats.ca
Once you’ve made all your plans, you’ll require more than the two of you to put them into action. Choose wedding vendors that are both creative and reliable and then put your trust in them. Choose friends and family that are responsible and give them tasks to do.
 Brandon Scott Photography, Windsor, Ontario- will travel Make certain that they are aware of what they need to do and how it has to be done. Have one person; it helps to choose someone who can think on his or her feet serve as trouble-shooter on the day of the wedding. This will ensure that you won’t be bothered by questions from numerous people.
Then, after you’ve made sure that everyone is clear of their wedding day duties, kick back and relax a bit. Enjoy your guests and most of all, each other!
I cannot reiterate often enough, that 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.
Treat yourselves and each other with respect, and remind yourselves often of what brought you together. Give the highest priority to the tenderness, gentleness and kindness that your connection deserves. Apache Wedding Blessing
Enjoy your wedding planning and let your wedding symbolize who you are as a couple.
There are no rules for second marriages and your injection of personalization and style will make it your own. Enjoy!
 Chalet Studio Photography, Windsor, Ontario- will travel As a second wedding, you are familiar with hiring professionals and contracts, however, if it was a number of years ago, you may want to brush up on current practices, as there are a lot more services available now to you, in the planning department. Lounge furniture, photo booths, charitable -giving and vineyard weddings are but a few.
If you want to wear white, blush, pink or yellow, by all means do. Personalization is a key element in today’s wedding planning.
You probably wore a veil in the past but today’s fascinators, made popular by the recent Royal Wedding, and beautiful hair accessories may be perfect for you!
Your main desire should be to celebrate the love you share with your soon-to-be spouse, and sharing it, during the ceremony with your family and friends.
As a couple, the two of you are beginning a new life together bringing your individual traditions, hopes and dreams to create new union as a couple. Enjoy your wedding planning and let your wedding symbolize who you are as a couple. Make it your own with your injection of personalization and style and enjoy!
Underscore the beauty of your wedding with the right flowers. Find a professional who will take the time to learn about you and the ambiance that you want to create. They will work with your budget, small or large and their advice is paramount to what you want the finished product to look like.
Your décor and flowers are vital elements that add beauty and theme to your wedding day. They set the stage for the mood and colour scheme, while enhancing the joy of the day with fragrance and eye candy.
Cutting roses out of your aunt’s garden and lacing them with a beautiful ribbon is just not good enough. Flowers are a creative process and picking the perfect petals from boutonnieres to bouquets, takes time and the patience of a good creative floral designer.
Your have your wedding day dream about your bridal bouquet and the feeling of your ceremony, right to the centrepieces on the tables. But, are your dream flowers in season on your wedding day? What might you use as a substitute? Can you make less look like more?
A professional florist or designer can answer all these questions and knows how to bring out your colour palette with the right florals, that will highlight your vision. They will take a few of the key flowers that you want to focus on and make your key elements pop. They know how to mix colours, textures, fabrics and lighting to produce an amazing look that will carry right from your dress and bouquet to the aisle, tables and interlaced throughout your entire day. Flowers are the consistent visual element linking all the activities of your wedding day.
Why risk a DIY project on such an important day? When budget is a consideration, flowers and greenery can create a festive and romantic mood, while letting someone else do the work. There are seasonal considerations to consider as well as colour coordination, time of the day, ceremony location, reception location, centerpieces and finishing touches. Consider tying in your flowers as a cake accessory; that echoes your bouquet and centerpieces.
Wedding flowers are steeped in symbolism, tradition and meaning. Use the opportunity to share your sentiments. It need not be expensive, but you’ll know that you have contracted your special day to a wedding professional to do the coordinating. This wedding is about your individuality; but it doesn’t mean you have to go it alone. Trust your professionals to do the job you want. Why expend the time and energy when a professional touch can make all the difference.
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