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!
The years have flown by and during a conversation the other day with my business partner/husband John, we began thinking about the number of Wedding Guides we have published and the number of area brides we have been privileged to share our wedding expertise with. We’ve laid out and proofed guides at the cottage, at the onset of the Gulf War, through our son’s minor illnesses, and during the unexpected loss of my mom, who always cheered me on. In her memory, The Canadian Cancer Society will always be included in our pages.
Holding the franchise for the Ontario region, we are part of a group of over 100 cities throughout the U.S., Great Britain and Australia. The Wedding Guide is the largest bridal planner in North America, marrying a multitude of brides annually in local city areas.
Publishing twice a year, we have been privy to over 30,000 weddings, during the past 17 years; brides and grooms who chose us for their wedding planning. We have gotten to know the best in the industry and recommend them and sing their praises, whenever we can.
Considered to be the wedding experts in this area, covering everything weddings from the “I Will” to the ‘ “I Do”, we have to acknowledge and salute our network of wedding professionals, who are there helping couples achieve their dream weddings. It is our belief that products and services originate from people who have ongoing professional interest in the wedding market and we are blessed with many talented professionals. It is a wonderful feeling to know that we are sharing the most important day of a couple’s life.
A wedding marks the beginning of an important time for a bride and her fiancé, and our publication contains great information and ideas in an extensive resource that addresses every detail of a wedding day. The digest sized format is convenient to carry to appointments and it is a valuable companion, practical and specific to this area.
http://www.theweddingguide.ca contains checklists, timetables, an interactive budget calculator (don’t miss this useful tool), Special Offer coupons and advice, while keeping a bride’s wedding plans organized. (See “Planning Tools” for printable checklists, wedding party duties, vendor deposit forms; everything to keep organized.
With a new website, around the corner, which is 21st century savvy in real time, we are excited to continue to deliver to this community what brides want and need.
Our reach has migrated to the social online networks with pages on Facebook and Twitter. Our new social online ‘widgets” are becoming an emerging bridal trend, as brides personalize their social pages with their very own, customized interactive, hi-res video players. We know relatives and family friends who cannot attend the wedding appreciate being part with these neat items. And, our announcement of WGNN, Wedding Guide News Network eight months ago is coming closer to being a reality for all the brides.
It is our belief that products and services originate from people who have ongoing professional interest in the wedding market and we are blessed with many talented professionals. Each category on our current website will direct you to a sampling of the vendors, with direct links to their respective websites. You will find many more wedding professional, throughout the pages of The Wedding Guide.
Portable in size, The Wedding Guide has been developed to help the bride make the correct choices, and to enjoy their engagement; a time that should be filled with joy, hopes and dreams- not stress. Our professional vendors understand a bride’s needs and are there to help handle the protocol and details and always available with new ideas and services.
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Remember, “For Perfect Wedding Planning at Your Fingertips”, The Wedding Guide is the resource of choice.
Best wishes with your wedding day planning and for a happy life together. Please feel free to email us with any questions you may have regarding weddings in Windsor/Essex County.
Until later,
Sheryl Davies
Publisher
Expert advice
Here at The Wedding Guide office, we live, eat and breathe weddings. If you have a specific question about protocol, etiquette or something that may be unclear to you, please go to “Ask the Editor” online for your private one-on-one conversation.
If you have a specific question about protocol, etiquette or something that may be unclear to you, please go to “Ask the Editor” online for your private one-on-one conversation. |
Facebook and The Wedding Guide Windsor/Essex County
As your local web portal for this area, www.theweddingguide.ca, we are constantly adding information to our Facebook site daily. Check in and see what’s new, what’s exciting and what’s cutting edge. These are tips that will make your wedding day go more smoothly.
Social Media Widgets We do these unique and innovative online social app tools for brides. Share with all your friends, family and wedding party, near and far. The cost is reasonable and the widget can be shared on all social media pages with your friends. (Facebook, Twitter and 50 more. For more information, contact us at dmscommunications.info or call us 519-252-8463.
Special Offers Online
Our wedding professionals have provided special money-saving offers to help you with your wedding cash flow. Check our online Special Offers, top right hand side to save money.
Planning Tools from us
Online under Planning, did you know that you can print out checklists, budgets, timetables and duties for your wedding day? Check out our handy organizational tools at www.theweddingguide.ca
Fabric Makes the Difference
Though you may fall in love with a particular style wedding dress, the fabric in which the dress is created can make it truly spectacular. Familiarize yourself with wedding dress fabrics, as certain ones are better suited to different weather and in creating a particular ambiance. For instance, tulle is often used as an overskirt in creating those fairytale gowns you may have dreamed of since you were a little girl. Different types of silks breathe better in the heat of summer while medium to heavy weight types of silks like Dupont or Peau de Soie, work well for dresses to be worn in the winter months. It truly pays to bone up on your fabric knowledge if you are having a custom-made gown of your own design.
Guy Wear
Though tuxedos are the typical choice for menswear for today’s modern weddings, they do come with many more choices than the typical white shirt, black bow tie, cummerbund, jacket, pants and suspenders. In fact, today’s tuxedos and accessories often incorporate more style and colour than the suits worn in past years past. Vests are often used with, or in place of, cummerbunds and come in various colours and fabrics. Bow ties, neck ties and ascots are often coordinated with the fabrics of the best or cummerbund as well. Cuff links and studs are not only functional, but are used as high-fashion accents to enhance the entire look of the tuxedo they are worn with.
Wedding Day Assistance
Maybe you couldn’t afford the services of a wedding consultant to plan your entire wedding. Or maybe you loved planning your own wedding but would prefer to have someone else take charge on your special day, so you can just relax and enjoy yourself. Hire a wedding consultant for the day! Provide clear, detailed notes and instructions for anyone that fills this special role for you. This could be the biggest luxury; or necessity- you give yourself!
Double check the details
Even though you may be a perfectionist, you’ll want to double (and maybe even triple_ check all your wedding day details. The perfect time to double check all the essentials is when you are getting ready to go to print with your invitations. Confirm the day of the week, date, time and location of your ceremony and reception. Go over the guest list to ensure there are enough invitations (including a few extra for addressing mishaps). Verify that you didn’t inadvertently miss putting someone on the list. You would be devastated if they weren’t a part of your wedding day. It’s a great idea to have your groom and someone else from both sides of the family review the list as well. Of course, carefully check the spelling of all the names and locations on your wedding invitation. If you haven’t ordered your invitations yet, check out our list of expert stationers. www.theweddingguide.ca
Keeping everyone happy
It would be great if there were an inside secret that would help make everyone happy on your wedding day, but unfortunately, there is no such thing. Keep in mind, while it is nice to be able to comply with other’s wishes, itis your wedding day. While considering any special needs of your family and friends, remember to be true to your feelings and values. Rest assured that those who love you will honour your choices. Take complaints with a grain of salt; there is always a perfectionist in every group that gathers together. Who knows, it may even be you! Whatever glitches may occur, make sure to relax, take it in stride and most of all, and enjoy your day.
Great new flavours
Though chocolate is still one of the most popular wedding cake flavours, new flavours always seem to make their way into today’s wedding cakes. The emergence of Latin cuisine into today’s mainstream culinary choices has brought the decadent flavours of dulce de leche (“sweet milk”, otherwise known as caramel), and trés leches (three milks- sweetened condensed, evaporated and regular) to super special wedding cakes, plated desserts, and even ice cream. Some popular and often unusual flavours today include: carrot cake with cream cheese frosting, Kahlua white Russian cake, cheesecake with strawberry filling, lemon with lemon curd filling, chocolate truffle, angel food with raspberry filling, banana chocolate chip, mocha cake and hazelnut filling, and even a cannoli cake. Make sure you schedule a tasting before selecting your wedding cake. Check out our article on wedding cakes so you can chose your dream cake and find your dream bakery.
Macarons are the new, hot pastry item and they can be served with sorbet, gelato, ice cream or just plain with a dollop of whipped cream Yummy!
Until next time,
Sheryl Davies
Publisher
The Wedding Guide Windsor/Essex County
Southwestern Ontario’s Official Bridal Magazine, planner & websiteServing brides for 17 years with local, expert advice.
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PRESS RELEASE
Bridal Idol 2010 Winners Announced by The Wedding Guide Windsor/Essex County
For Immediate Release
March 19, 2010
Windsor, Ontario
This year’s contest was much larger than year one, and the final night saw 400 people cheering on their brides at Place Concorde’s Canadienne Room. It was an exciting evening and Dawn-Marie Dominas from Dawn-Marie Entertainment was our hostess for the evening. Her 20 years of Karaoke and singing experience made her the perfect choice for this contest.
Dawn and her team spent 7 weeks, from January 27 to March 5, twice a week at The Whiskey Rock and Roll Bar and The Victoria Tavern, our two host clubs for the competition.
The winner of the competition was Bethany Danter (Jerritt Burton, fiancé) and she comes from a family of nine- with musician parents. Bethany says, ” Because of the fact that we have a large family and there are going to be plenty of weddings to pay for, in the near future- at least one of them is now financially easier. ” She adds, ” Special thanks to the businesses that were involved; it really was a great event. Bethany took home prizes worth $15,050.
Second place winner was Dana Thompson, who started performing the moment she could talk, singing into a broccoli microphone!! For 15 years, she taught at the Royal Conservatory of Music, performing in 8 different countries, Europe, Universal Studios and Disneyland. ” Bridal Idol seemed like the best thing to do after she got engaged to utilize her talent.” She is so thankful for the $3460 prize package that will assist her and fiancé Ryan Peladeau in planning their wedding.
The total prize package for the contest was $24,240 and contestants received prizes throughout the seven week competition throughout the preliminaries and semi-finals.
To view pictures and the 7 weeks of Bridal Idol competitions: http://www.facebook.com/Bridal.Idol?ref=ts
Bridal Idol 2010 ten finalists will all go directly to the quarter finals at Bluesfest Idol.- coming soon and ending on the big stage in July.
Media Contact: Sheryl Davies, Publisher, Wedding Guide Windsor/Essex County, 519-252-8463 . [email protected]
Bethany Danter Winner of Bridal Idol 2010 
Dana Thompson, 2nd place, Bridal Idol 2010
It’s a sign of the times — families are scattered across the country and so are their pictures.
As a result, it is estimated that for each family member or friend that enjoys paging through a traditional photo album, roughly 9 more miss out!
The Wedding Guide – Windsor/Essex has the solution, not only to batch process all your photos for online sharing, but the Premier Wedding Social Media viewer for Facebook and a lot of other places. Plus it does not compromise your photographers copyright and the process protects your pictures from being downloaded from the social sites and used commericially elsewhere.
One of the quickest, easiest and least expensive ways to share your wedding photos with your friends and family members is to put them online in our special high resolution viewer. This is a great way to use the convenience of the Internet to show your wedding guests and those who could not be at the wedding your favorite memories from your engagement to your big day.
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