Grooms Get Involved in 2013

The days of the groom being responsible for the rehearsal dinner, planning the honeymoon and showing up on time at the wedding reception are long gone. Today’s groom is involved in every aspect of the wedding plans.

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Marriage is an equal partnership where most couples feel wedding responsibilities should be shared. As men become more involved, we see traditional wedding duties change. Beginning with the engagement announcement, more and more newspapers feature photographs of the couple, instead of the traditional bride-to-be.

Many newlyweds today not only both work full-time, but they share housekeeping duties as well. Because of this, the groom is being included in many bridal showers. Theme showers include interests of both the bride and groom have become very popular. Be sure to invite his male friends and relatives, too!

Trevor Booth Photography, Windsor, Ontario- will travel

The groom is also more involved in the financial aspects of the wedding. With couples marrying at an older age, many are paying for their own wedding or contribute towards the parents’ wedding expenses.

After the wedding, the groom may take on the responsibility of writing the thank you notes to his family and friends,. The bride will send thank you notes to her family and friends.

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One of the oldest marriage traditions has changed dramatically in the past years. The bride is choosing not to change her name after the wedding; many retain their maiden name or use both names hyphenated. Many grooms are making changes to their names also. The last name of the bride and groom may both be used as a celebration of their life-long commitment.

The ever-changing roles of men and women are having an effect on weddings. We are seeing a “Best Woman in place of the traditional “Best Man,” female ushers and groom/male only bridal showers. This crossing of traditional barriers is allowing today’s bride and groom to share everything about their wedding, their life and their love.

April 18th, 2013

Come Play The Nearlywed Game Windsor, Ontario

 

 

Place Concorde Oasis Bar & The Wedding Guide Windsor|Essex County present:

The Nearlywed Game

COME PLAY WITH US!

February 21, February 28, March 7, March 21 

Final: April 4/13

Over $11,000 in wedding prizes for the winning couple and runner up prizes of over $4,000.

For Extra Points DRESS UP, BRING 4 FRIENDS OR MORE AND BE AN ENTERTAINING COUPLE

 

Windsor, Ontario

Just like the original game show, The Nearlywed Game promises to be exciting, fun and maybe a little embarrassing.

Starting February 21 and continuing Thursday, February 28, March 7 and March 21 in the Oasis Bar, Place Concorde, Windsor and area engaged couples can play to share in a prize package worth over $15,000.

Come play with us………… over $11,000 in wedding prizes for the winning couple and runner up prizes of over $5,000.

First contest night is Thursday, February 21- next week!!!

You have to register to play: Register 

 

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Prizes include:
Tuxedos to flowers, rehearsal dinner for 20 to photography. Bridal accessories, photo booth, wedding cake, cupcakes, lighting, framing, hotel nights, and an ice cream scoop booth-

We want to help a couple start their wedding with style.

There will only be 64 spots available and 16 couples will play each week. The finals will be held on April 4 in La Canadienne at Place Concorde, where a Grand Prize winner will be announced after the last round is completed.

 “We are pleased to be part of this unique event,” states Didier Marotte, Executive Director of Place Concorde. “This is about having fun and a heart-warming chance to give an area couple an excellent start to their married life! We all know how expensive it can be to host your dream wedding and we are helping to offset that cost and start them on their future life.”

Sponsored by Place Concorde and The Wedding Guide Windsor|Essex County, with Media Sponsor AM800 CKLW,  this contest is “about couples and how well they know each other,” states, Sheryl Davies, Publisher of The Wedding Guide. “In this day and age about 75% of couples are living together before they marry, so they know each other far better than past decades.”

The prizes for the contest are provided by Wedding Guide professional vendors and includes cakes, a rehearsal dinner for 20, tuxedo rentals, hotel accommodations, flowers, a photo booth experience, a wedding lighting package and a whole lot more! Grand prize include a lady’s dream cut oval natural amethyst & diamond pendant with 14 carat white gold necklace and 15 round brilliant diamonds (appraised at $1200) compliments of G&G Jewellery & Diamonds. (Prize list on registration form with rules)

 “The game will be played much like the original television show, but the fun is about the Wild Card points that will be issued: Couples will receive extra points for dressing up as a famous couple, for bringing 4 or more guests to the competition and for being the most entertaining duo of each evening,” explained Davies, “we couldn’t think of a better way to have some fun and set-up an engaged couple on the way to their future life. Everyone is guaranteed a good time and there are great runner-up prizes too!”

 To participate, you must be engaged and you have to  register to play and pick the evening you want to compete on:  

Click below to hear the 3 commercials and the names of the 15 Wedding Guide Wedding Professionals who have pledged the great prizes.

http://theweddingguide.ca/mp3/AM800-NearlyWedGame1REV-Feb513.mp3
http://theweddingguide.ca/mp3/AM800-NearlyWedGame2REV-Feb513.mp3
http://theweddingguide.ca/mp3/AM800-NearlyWedGame3REV-Feb513.mp3

REGISTER HERE:

http://www.placeconcorde.org,   http://www.bridaltalk.theweddingguide.ca   http://www.am800cklw.com         

 Listen to AM800 CKLW to hear the commercial, Nearylwed banter and interviews.                                            

About The Wedding Guide: Windsor|Essex County- Brides have chosen The Wedding Guide as the area’s #1 bridal resource for over 20 years. The128 page planning directory and expert website are all about everything you need to know to plan a local wedding. http:www.theweddingguide.ca

About the Place Concorde – Located at 7515 Promenade Forest Glade, Windsor, Ontario, Place Concorde is the area’s Francophone Club offering cultural and children’s activities, banquet hall facilities, Oasis Bar, and is home of the Canada South Blues Museum- the only living blues museum in the country.

 NearlyWed Game Windsor Ontario Poster Image

For more information on The Nearlywed Game:  Media Contact- Sheryl Davies, 519-252-8463

February 17th, 2013

Join The Wedding Guide LIVE- This Sunday, September 16, 10am on AM800Cklw.com

Engaged? Know someone who is? Listen this Sunday, September 16

Experts on Call, AM800CKLW at 10 a.m. 

Host Arms Bumanlag, along with Sheryl Davies, Publisher of The Wedding Guide Windsor|Essex County and her wedding panel of experts will talk about the  upcoming 2013 Wedding Season.

20th Anniversary Cover by Trevor Booth Photography

20th Anniversary Cover by Trevor Booth Photography

In the studio with us will be specialists in their fields;  a Caterer,  a Frozen Dessert Manufacturer,  a Winery/Lavender Farm and a Charitable Giving Expert, along with Paul Pannone, Investigative Reporter, EWEDnewz.com, New York City.

The Wedding Guide is celebrating 20 years of assisting area couples plan their nuptials. Pick up a copy of The Wedding Guide’s  128 page bridal planning directory in selected bridal salons,  view the community blog (https://bridaltalk.theweddingguide.ca,  surf the website: http://www.theweddingguide.ca  and  like and follow the Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/BridalTalk  

 Calls are welcomed during the show on the Studio Line at 519-792-2559. We look forward to having your ear for a information packed hour.

Click below to hear the promo for Sunday’s show, and 2 of this years episodes and remember to pass this on. Thanks

Experts on Call Promo

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September 13th, 2012

Brides Ask for Us by Name for Their Wedding Planning!

At The Wedding Guide, we cover everything about weddings from stunning inspiration to local reputable, area vendors. And we’re celebrating our 20th anniversary this year. Windsor Brides trust our expert advice and we have helped over 25,000 couples marry since our beginning.  We offer a 128 page, upscale bridal planning directory that answers all the questions that are asked every time a wedding is hosted. Our community bridal website is a resource that keeps brides organized and stress-free.

20th Anniversary Issue, Cover Credit: Trevor Booth Photography

20th Anniversary Issue, Cover Credit: Trevor Booth Photography

You’ll find thousands of dollars of  money-saving offers from some of the area’s best vendors,  as well as planning tools, timetables, checklists and an interactive budget calculator that anyone having a wedding should utilize. (See Planning) http://www.theweddingguide.ca   We work 24/7, 365 days a year, ensuring that you, the bride have all the information that you require to plan your dream day when it’s convenient for you.

We blog about local professionals and wedding how-to’s,  and scour the internet for great current features about where the wedding industry is going, trend-wise.  We feature ideas from other great wedding sites for our brides to be inspired by because we know that when you see something and go “wow”, it will be a part of a wedding. We are all about ideas and how to throw a wedding. We care how you day turns out and the dreams that you have.

Our Facebook site is always being populated with great ideas and we have a loyal following of  terrific viewers – brides like you!Check us out at: http://www.facebook.com/BridalTalk

Our focus is only on wedding planning and we strive to cover all the best of the news to keep everyone in this area in the know. We’re here to help you make the correct choices. This service is free and brides are always in contact  with our office with their questions about etiquette, protocol and advice.

We look forward to having you visit our websites often and congratulations on your engagement and upcoming marriage.

September 6th, 2012

Plan Well with The Wedding Guide Windsor|Essex County

Save the Date cards makes sense in these days of long distance weddings and airfare savings. The arrival of a wedding invitations six weeks before the day of the wedding sometimes just isn’t enough notice. The growing popularity of “Save the Date” notices are a blessing to our busy lives. These simple cards, notices, magnets or other clever communication ideas, give advance notice to guests that you plan to invite to the celebrations so you can plan to be there!

John Lyons Photography, will travel

These cards require no response from the potential guests. They do not make a commitment to anyone’s presence, but are meant as a happy advance notice to the wedding plans and the expression that the couple would like you to be there to share in their special day.

Sending “Save the Date” cards gives you the opportunity to work with a local stationer early and to establish a relationship now.  It’s an indication of the level of service that you should receive in the future when you order your wedding invitations and other paper goods.

Today’s engaged couples have lots of options  for the many wedding celebrations that will be held in their honour. You may decide to design invites for your reception, rehearsal dinner, bridesmaid’s luncheon, or any other parties that may be happening. Look carefully at the paper samples, your colour choices and trust your specialist. Get all the information you need before you make your final decision.  Your stationer will be able to take your ideas and pull them together for the finished product.

Be sure that you proof anything that is printed carefully before signing off your approval and putting them in the mail. Is the date correct? Are your names spelled correctly? Are the addresses right?  One more pair of eyes will ensure that everything is absolutely perfect!

Wedding planning feels like you are making decisions constantly and there are many things that need to be decided on.  Do your homework, check your paperwork and references, so you can move ahead feeling good about your choices.  Since there are a lot of couples marrying, waiting means that the dates you have chosen for the caterer,  location, and dresses may vanish before you finalize your arrangements.

We recommend that if you feel it’s the right decision- move on with your plans and complete the task as per your wedding timetable.

August 22nd, 2012
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