We had the opportunity to join our Wedding Experts in the radio studio on Sunday Morning Live, AM800 CKLW with Rebecca Wolfe, January 25th, to discuss The State of Matrimony 2015.
Sheryl Davies, Publisher of The Wedding Guide Windsor|Essex County talks about what she’s spotted this season that will make a bride’s heart melt. From colours to catering, frothy wedding gowns to fabulous food, we covered catering, decor/flowers, photography and honeymoons. Joining me Darren Trinca, Other Place Catering, Karen Siegner, Gail’s Flowers and Event Decor, Richelle Scheepers, Jaques Scheepers Photography and Sarah Hupalo, Goliger’s Travel Plus Windsor.
Listen in now to hear about dazzling, magical weddings from intimate to grand affairs. Couples want an elegant day wrapped up in shimmer, texture and sparkle. Brides can pick up their 128 page, complimentary copy of The Wedding Guide Windsor|Essex County at selected bridal salons on the website. Be a stress-free and organized bride-to-be and tell our experts we sent you. Use our Interactive Budget Calculator, timetables and, checklists found in The Planning section and find money saving Special Offers from our reputable wedding professionals.
https://soundcloud.com/sheryl-davies/ask-experts-jan-26-15
Making travel arrangements for yourself can be a frustrating and time consuming experience. With the number of airlines, cruise lines and hotels available, each with its own programs and restrictions, planning your own trip can take longer than the trip will last! With one visit or a phone call, a travel agency can do all the work at no charge to you.
They are connected to all the computerized systems which allow them to see the prices each airline is charging to a particular destination, flight times and special promotions that are running. They also have packages that are all inclusive; air, hotel, transfers, attractions and other amenities which are lower in cost than buying everything separately. these packages are often only available through your travel agent.
Another advantage of using an agency is the vast amount of resources they have available about destinations, accommodations, and attractions. They have either traveled to your location or have videos that give tips as well as overviews of what a certain city, resort or region is like.
In addition to videos and brochures, travel consultants are a wonderful source of information. They travel extensively, so when customers come in or call with questions, they will have first-hand knowledge of popular destinations.
Your travel agency will make all the arrangements and deliver the tickets, confimations and your honeymoon itinerary to you well before your wedding day. You’ll save both time and money, and have the honeymoon of your dreams.
We spoke to a lot of brides last week and weddings are not only having the final touches put on them for this spring, summer and fall, but there is a lot of planning going on for the 2015 season, too!
Here at the Wedding Guide Windsor|Essex County, we follow brides and what they are doing and would love to hear from you. All the special details are important and we’d love to hear about them!
With so many wonderful ideas to choose from there is a perfect wedding day out there for everyone.
This year highlights are sparkle and bling, black and white and elements of metallic gold and silver.
Follow our Facebook page, as well as our blog for all the latest in weddings. We promise it.
Cast A Romantic Glow with a Candlelight Ceremony
https://bridaltalk.theweddingguide.ca/2014/02/24/cast-a-romantic-glow-with-a-candlelight-ceremony.html/
Avoiding Wedding Stress & Anxiety
https://bridaltalk.theweddingguide.ca/2014/02/25/avoiding-wedding-stress-anxiety.html
Exotic Destination Weddings
https://bridaltalk.theweddingguide.ca/2014/02/26/exotic-destination-weddings.html/
Honeymoon Travel
https://bridaltalk.theweddingguide.ca/2014/02/27/your-honeymoon-travel.html/
A Variety of Veils and Headpieces
https://bridaltalk.theweddingguide.ca/2014/02/28/a-variety-of-veils-headpieces.html/
When preparing for your honeymoon, remember it’s a trip for two, even if only one of you is doing most of the planning. You must take into consideration each other’s travel personality. The trip will only be fun and relaxing if it’s arranged to satisfy both your wishes and includes elements that meet both your expectations. Ask yourselves these questions:
How much time do we have and how do we want to spend it? (If one of you prefers to grab weekend getaways and the other wants to wait a year and then take a month off, you’ll need to negotiate.)
Do you both like to cram as much as you can into one trip? If you rent a car and drive through Europe, you won’t be rested when you arrive at home, but you’ll have wonderful memories and great pictures.
What about adventure travel? Will you try trekking and mountaineering, scuba diving or kayaking on your trip? If these active travel modes are more a preference of one of you than the other, take it slow the first time around. Don’t make your partner feel inadequate as well as inexperienced. Take time out for relaxation and/or stay in a posh hotel before returning home- what a treat for a good sport who suffered sunburn and sore muscles!
How much time do we want for rest and relaxation? How much time do you want to spend on activities? Evaluate both your daily work routines. It’s important to have a change of pace. More importantly, honeymoons and vacations are the time to learn to enjoy this new travel partnership. You have a lifetime to see and do it all; what you don’t do this trip; you can do on your second honeymoon or during future travel.
Some couples choose a wedding and a honeymoon all rolled into one. They may invite guests (family or close friends) to join them for a unique ceremony in a far away place, then return home for a reception to celebrate with those who weren’t lucky enough to come along.
Imagine getting married barefoot on a white sand beach with a red sunset at your back. You can exchange rings in a majestic Gothic cathedral with sunlight streaming through stained glass windows, in a magnificent French vineyard, or aboard the Orient Express as it winds through the European countryside. Be married at sea, on a cruise ship; or on a windjammer with your attendants serving as the crew.
A wedding away from home requires different planning; but you don’t have to do it alone. Consult your travel agency while you’re choosing your destination. They can offer alternatives based on their knowledge of weather, crowds, and lodging costs.
In addition to travel and lodging accommodations, your agent can arrange with your hotel or resort for an officiant, music, flowers, limousines, a celebration dinner, and even a photographer to record the event.
Take care of the legalities prior to making your final travel arrangements. Check the marriage laws and know what you are entering into and whether it is indeed legal.
If you’re looking for a non-traditional wedding, there are unlimited ways to say “I do”. Just let your imagination and your travel agent be your guide.
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