On this day of all days, be your authentic self. It’s very important that your vows are honestly who you are, and express your true personalities. How to even start? My first suggestion is always to review samples of other vows. Collect a few that you like -no, not twenty- that will be your beginning point. Narrow down your samples to your shared core values and your favourites. Almost everyone can agree that a […]
Read more →Is bigger always better? Not necessarily in the world of weddings. Here are our top 7 reasons that may convince you to shrink your budget – and your guest list. 1. A smaller wedding is easier to plan. Enjoy the advantages of lower stress, smaller to-do lists, fewer meetings with vendors and -often times- a smaller budget.Imagine, less RSVPs to track down! 2. Top of your list, your highest priorities. If you are […]
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Watch out for tempting cash only deals… Let’s be honest, a wedding can get expensive quickly. Some wedding vendors may offer you a “pay in cash” deal that seems like a great bargain at first. With no contract to guarantee their services, you are taking a big risk! This is the one day you will want etched in the fond memory bank of your being for the rest of your life so please […]
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January is such an exciting month for a Toronto wedding officiant! There are wedding shows to attend, which is so much fun. I get to meet new couples who are starting to make their wedding plans, and I get to see all the latest decor – gorgeous cakes, couture dresses, handmade letterpress invitations, bespoke floral arrangements – and every year brings something different. 2013 is going to be an exciting time in wedding […]
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Wedding invitations have the potential to instantly tell your guests the practical details of your event. For those who wish the elegance of a traditional, engraved invitation, there are many boutique print shops that provide all the samples of both these traditional formats as well as samples of more contemporary designs. Below are some contemporary designs from Laura K, a boutique invitation company in Toronto. The photographs are by Mimmo & Co, another excellent wedding […]
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Save the Date: new, fresh ideas to announce your wedding plans! It’s very important to send the basic details of your wedding to your guests as soon as possible, before sending your formal invitation. It’s a kind and thoughtful way to help your chosen wedding guests ensure they reserve the date for you and not miss out on your special day. If some guests are from out of town, they will have time […]
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