2007 IDEAS AND ARTICLES

DEC 24, 2007
Cookie Wedding Favors >
Wedding favors are special gifts you give to your wedding guests as a sign of your appreciation of their attendance at your wedding. What better gift to give than one straight from your heart to their taste buds, fabulous cookies. Whether made by a professional baker, or made from the warmth of your own kitchen, the many ideas, flavours and variety of possibilities that exist for cookie favors is simply unlimited.

DEC 23, 2007
Not So Mellow Yellow >
Yellow sashayed down the runways as 2008's hottest color for spring and summer bridesmaids and while dated pastels might be the first color that comes to mind, think outside the box to the brighter yellow. Fresh, and full of energy and sunshine, yellow is the color of daisies and can be showcased in an outdoor daytime wedding with fresh white accents, gingham styled accessories, and bright yellow accessories including decorative ribbons, napkins, table cloths, and favors.

DEC 20, 2007
A Grand Entrance >
The moment when the bridal couple make their way to their reception as husband and wife is a time for celebration. Celebrate in style with the grandest of entrances that will leave them talking for weeks.

DEC 19, 2007
Charming Churches >
When you choose to have your wedding ceremony in a lovely old church, chapel or cathedral, with its burnished wood, stained glass windows, elegant artwork and charming decor, very little is needed in the form of decoration other than a few altar flowers and pew bows. Unfortunately with the more modern streamlined generic look of most newer churches, a little more in terms of decoration and accessories is required to achieve that charming and romantic air.

DEC 17, 2007
Fabulous Fondant >
Rolled fondant icing is often the choice of brides-to-be for their wedding cakes. Drying to a smooth elegant matte finish, its surface is suitable for cakes of all shapes and sizes and is an excellent surface for additional designs, decorations and cake toppers.

DEC 16, 2007
The Wedding Planner >
As a seasoned professional, well versed in the art of negotiating with caterers, venues and florists, wedding planners can save you valuable time, money and stress by helping you create the wedding you've always dreamed of, on time and on budget. Before you choose your wedding planner there are a number of factors to review. Take the same care and diligence you would put into choosing any other important wedding accessories, into choosing your planner.

DEC 13, 2007
Fun With Fido >
To some bridal couples including their much loved pet in their wedding ceremony is a very important element of their day. So why shouldn't Fido come dressed for the part? While no one can blame you for wanting your special friend in attendance here are a few things that can help the day run smoothly for all involved.

DEC 12, 2007
A Charming Chuppa >
A wedding accessory traditionally used in Jewish wedding ceremonies, a chuppa is a large canopy stretched over four poles used to symbolize the home the couple will share together and acts as the altar where they exchange their wedding vows.

DEC 06, 2007
Nail Art on Display >
Aside from the brand new wedding ring that will adorn your hand proclaiming you married for all the world to see, the next most often viewed item that is frequently overlooked is your nails. Having a well manicured hand in the traditional ring photo is a must for even the most nail phobic of brides.

DEC 04, 2007
First Look - New For 2008 >
Our largest product line to date combines the latest influences with the hottest styles. See what's new!

DEC 04, 2007
Let's Talk Cake Toppers >
The new Cell Phone Fanatic Couple cake topper is anything but ordinary. It is the perfect icon for modern day couples who live to talk. Let us talk about the new cake toppers for 2008.

DEC 03, 2007
Tempting Tasty Colors >
To ensure that you don't cringe when you look back at your wedding photos, ensure that you choose a color scheme that will be as ageless as your marriage. One such color combinations that also happens to be one of the hottest trends in wedding color palettes is as tasteful as it is elegant. Together chocolate and strawberry cream make a bold statement that is perfect no matter what the season.

NOV 19, 2007
Classical String Quartets >
A string quartet is the perfect backdrop to add elegance to any wedding ceremony. Typically consisting of 2 violins, a viola and a cello, their soft mellow sounds can be played during the receiving line, at the cocktail hour and throughout dinner.

NOV 18, 2007
Have Hairdresser Will Travel >
Preparing for your big day should be a pampering experience. That is why many brides are choosing to have their hairdresser make a house call. Having your hair professional on location, or in your home as you get ready for the day has many benefits. Not only will you ensure that you have the best of service in a convenient setting of your choice, at a time that fits your schedule, but you will also be rewarded with a much more intimate and personal experience.

NOV 14, 2007
Superstitions - Taken With A Pinch of Salt >
Superstitions are part of the fabric of life. Whether we choose to follow superstitions, lies in our own personal beliefs. Superstitions are interesting if for no other reason than to understand where some wedding traditions originate from. Here are some of the more common superstitions that you may or may not have heard of:

NOV 09, 2007
Save the Day >
The high cost of today's weddings, like any investment, needs protection. That is why more and more insurance companies have started carrying products that cover weddings in case of fire, damage, or natural disasters. Whether it's to replace that one of a kind expensive dress, the perfect wedding reception location, or even to cancel the wedding itself, any disaster that can cost you money can be saved by the proper policy.

NOV 06, 2007
Original Origami >
Whether the theme of your wedding has an Asian flavor or not, origami is a relatively inexpensive, though admittedly time consuming method of creating the small boxes that will be the talk of your guests for ages.

NOV 02, 2007
Weddings the Second Time Around >
For a first marriage, most people choose a traditional wedding concept. For those who are marrying for the second time a second wedding gives the bride freedom to choose colors and concepts that may be far different from when she was a first time bride.

NOV 01, 2007
Walking in a Winter Wonderland >
For wedding accessories, decorations, and favors, winter weddings offer a host of snowflake themed items in various shades of blue, white and silver. Tiny candy holding mittens for favors, snowflake embossed napkins or stationary, or faux ice-sculptured cake toppers, all add to a fantasy themed setting.

OCT 30, 2007
The Name Change Game >
It used to be quite simple. When a man and woman would marry, the wife would take the last name of the husband. She would change her name and, from that day forth, be known as the Mrs. version of her husband. When that happened, all of her identification, except her birth certificate, would be switched over to her newly changed name. Her health card, social insurance card, driver's license, credit cards, bank accounts and insurance would be changed.

OCT 29, 2007
Money Matters >
Money. It is what makes the world go round and a big stumbling block when it comes to weddings. Setting up a wedding budget is a necessity even for the rich and famous. Once the wedding budget is established and the participants themselves have committed, then the rest of the planning stage can be spent trying to figure out how to stay within budget.

OCT 23, 2007
Centerpiece Giveaways >
Instead of investing in smaller, less expensive wedding favors for every guest on your invitation list, a trend amongst bridal couples is to give away one large favor. More specifically, to give away the centrepieces as the ultimate wedding favor. By giving the guests a centrepiece, it allows for the perfect opportunity to inject some extra fun into the reception.

OCT 22, 2007
Tips For A Toast >
Being chosen to give a speech is an honor and a chore. To ensure that it is also not an embarrassment, make sure that the person or people you choose will be ones that will take the honor and responsibility seriously. Of all the times to wing it on a wedding day, this is not one of them. That is why it is a good idea to provide your chosen toasters with the following tips to help them with their toast preparations:

OCT 19, 2007
Bomboniere - A Favor By Any Other Name >
The original bomboniere handed out at receptions, was a small token of five candied almonds tied in a small bag, tulle, or decorative box, symbolizing what every bridal couple hopes for: health, wealth, happiness, fertility and long life. Today, these small little wedding favors have grown into much more elaborate presentations and can be anything including candlesticks, wine glasses, vases, frames or other bigger ticket items.

OCT 18, 2007
A Wedding At Home >
Homestyle weddings are one of the latest trends when holding a smaller wedding. Rather than invest in an expensive reception location to hold their wedding, more and more bridal couples are choosing to invest in the one location where they will see value for their money; their own home.

OCT 10, 2007
The Reception >
Once the vows are said and the knot is tied, the second part of your celebration, The Reception, begins. Your reception can be one of a variety of formats. It could be coffee and deserts, appetizers, an intimate dinner, a buffet or a formal sit down catered meal.

OCT 09, 2007
Always Be Prepared >
Torn hems, snags, headaches and heartburn can mar an otherwise perfect wedding day. To be prepared for almost any situation create a handy pre packed wedding emergency kit.

OCT 05, 2007
The Classic Elegance of Pearls >
Pearls today, both real and fabricated, are the perfect wedding accessory. Whether they are a part of the bride's jewellery ensemble or they adorn the bride's dress itself, pearls are an undeniably elegant accessory.

OCT 04, 2007
Big Day Beauty Tips >
As with anything else to do with your wedding, from accessories to favors, deciding on the look or theme of your wedding day make-up is important to complete the look. And while make-up properly applied can enhance already beautiful features, make-up applied with a heavy hand can sometimes leave the bride looking unnatural.

OCT 01, 2007
Selecting Your Wedding Cake >
Here are a few tips on what to be prepared for when choosing your wedding cake.

SEP 28, 2007
Love Is In The Air and On The Tables Too >
Love is in the air, so why not put it on your tables too? When decorating the tables for your reception, what better way to convey what the day is all about than to spell it out. Literally! With serving dishes made up of the four letters that spell the word Love you have a unique centrepiece that can be filled with a variety of items, both edible and non-edible.

SEP 27, 2007
A Wedding Hair Experience >
Hair can make or break a bridal look. Follow the basic tips below to ensure that when looked back upon both the experience and the style can favor the word "wow". When trying to decide on which style you prefer, make sure to look through as many magazines as you can to find ideas of styles that appeal to you.

SEP 25, 2007
Bridal Showers With A Twist >
Setting a theme is one great way of hosting a Bridal Shower. Themes can cater to the bride or bridal couple and have the added bonus of making it easier to plan for decorating favors and accessories. Whatever the theme, make sure the most important thing the bride or bridal couple receives is quality time with friends and family closest to them.

SEP 24, 2007
Weddings After A Tragedy >
No one can say for sure what the proper etiquette is for those who have suffered a tragedy right before their special day. Like so many things to do with weddings, the choice is ultimately up to the bride and groom. Depending on the nature of the tragedy and the nearness to the wedding day a number of different scenarios can take place.

SEP 21, 2007
Wedding Shoes That Fit The Bill >
Every bride wants to be at her utmost on her wedding day, and that usually entails wearing an elegant shoe with a heel. Before you choose the shoes of the day, take a look at some guidelines that will ensure you have got the right fit. The perfect wedding shoe will need to be many things, and comfortable should be high on the top of the list.

SEP 20, 2007
Happily Ever After >
You can write the story yourself, or hire someone to do the honors for you. It can be short and simple or long and involved; either from a first person point of view, or from a bird's eye view as if you are watching the events unfold. Your story is a reminder of a special time in your lives that can be read for generations to come. a tale that makes a terrific legacy for your children, your grandchildren and all those who follow.

SEP 18, 2007
All The Games People Play >
Everyone knows of the crowd favorite of banging spoons on glassware to get the Bride and Groom to kiss, but now there is a new twist on an old favorite to make the kissing game a little more challenging. A perfect way to rein in those who can't stand to see the Bride and Groom eat their meal in peace.

SEP 17, 2007
A Wine By Any Other Name >
An emerging wedding trend is the giving of wine as a wedding favor to thank wedding guests for their attendance. Wine created just for the day is adorned with a special label listing the specifics of the wedding. But not just any wine. Your wine. Created by your own hands as a gift to share with those you love. Or to be created by a close friend or family member who does so as a hobby.

SEP 14, 2007
Tying The Knot In Style >
The knot is a timeless icon that can be easily blended into your special day. Here are some chic ways of incorporating "tying the knot" into your own wedding.

SEP 13, 2007
Tiptoe Through the Tulips >
As a way of paying homage to Nature, plants and flowers have always been incorporated in wedding rituals as a way of ensuring good luck for the happy couple. Today even the simplest of weddings have flowers as one of the wedding accessories. Regardless of whether your floral arrangements will be simple or extravagant, here are a few tips.

SEP 11, 2007
Finding The Perfect Dress >
Here it is, the day you will find the dress that you've been dreaming of since you were a little girl. It will be the perfect dress, not too fluffy, not too plain. It will fit you like a dream and make you feel like a princess, and all for a price that's within your budget. You hope.

SEP 10, 2007
Attitude is Everything >
There are a hundred and one choices and decisions to be made when planning a wedding. Will your dress be frothy or simple? Will your guests number many or a few? The care and attention required to choose your wedding accessories alone can result in hundreds of choices. The attitude you bring to these choices will make all the difference to how much you enjoy your wedding day, and how much everyone else will enjoy being a part of it.

SEP 07, 2007
Wedding Veils Revealed >
Bridal veils are one of many wedding accessories that are rich in tradition. There are many factors that need to be taken into account before you choose one. An accessory rich in tradition, a veil chosen correctly can be the perfect finishing touch to the perfect dress.

SEP 06, 2007
Destination Weddings - Fun In The Sun >
Many couples are deciding to go to the honeymoon destination when choosing a location to get married. While there are many reasons to choose a destination wedding, the majority do so because they find that it's intimate, easy and often less expensive.

SEP 04, 2007
The ABC's of Thank You Notes >
Viewed as a chore by some and as a challenge by others, every bridal couple at one time or another has to put pen to paper and thank everyone for the gifts they have received. For those that open gifts as they are received, it is an easy task to write them as they come in, instead of letting the gifts and the thank yous pile up.

AUG 31, 2007
Stylish Send-offs >
According to the movies, the bride and groom make their getaway in broad daylight to a shower of confetti and good wishes. When looking for the perfect send-off to your new life, allow your guests to send you off in style with a spectacular looking, low maintenance, and environmentally friendly wedding favour. Bon Voyage!

AUG 31, 2007
A to Z For The Wedding To Be >
Navigate your way through our alphabetical list with helpful links to get you started planning your special day.

AUG 30, 2007
Old Rhymes Ring True >
No matter how modern the bride, there are few who do not abide by the old rhyme: "Something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue", though most do not know of the forgotten last line "And a silver sixpence in her shoe." Superstitious as it may be, it is an endearing tradition which is performed to bring good luck to the newlywed couple.

AUG 29, 2007
Wedding Weekend Gifts >
Show your appreciation for travelling wedding guests by having a wedding weekend gift or hospitality bag waiting for them in their hotel room, or when they check in. Above and beyond the usual wedding favours given to guests, these tokens show just how much you appreciate the time, commitment and money they spent to share your special day.

AUG 28, 2007
Arrive Like a Princess >
Many brides want the "Princess experience" when planning their special day, from the frothy long dress, to the pampering, to the grand ball reception and dance. In order for the full princess effect to happen, the proper transportation is a must-have wedding accessory.

AUG 27, 2007
Live Outside The Guest Book Box >
A guest book is the perfect wedding accessory to sharpen that memory and allow you to relive the day all over again. The traditional version, while serving the same purpose, often gets looked at only once before being stored away in a box. So, go the non-traditional route and live outside the box.

AUG 23, 2007
Make Time for the Memories >
A little preplanning will go a long way when it comes to your wedding photographs. Long after the supper has been eaten and the cake has been cut only your cherished photographs will be what remains of the day. They’re the one wedding accessory that will last as long as your memories.

AUG 21, 2007
A Suit by Any Other Name… >
The one detail that is usually left to the groom and his attendants to sort out is the formal wear they will wear on the big day. But don’t be so sure the choice is simple. Today, when a man walks into a formal wear store a plethora of choices and confusion awaits.

AUG 20, 2007
Relax, Unwind - It's Rehearsal Dinner Time >
The Rehearsal Dinner is the perfect opportunity, before the big day, to give out those special thank yous to family and wedding attendants and to bestow upon them a small wedding favour or token of your appreciation.

AUG 17, 2007
A Bite of Delight >
Ever notice that some people don’t eat the beautiful, expensive wedding cake that some creative artisan took hours upon hours to create? Despite all the delicious varieties that exist beyond the traditional fruitcake, many of the fondant icings or exotic flavours used to create that beautiful, expensive wedding cake just don’t appeal to some less refined tastes.

AUG 16, 2007
Wedding Party Gifts: The Personal Touch >
You want to show your attendants that you appreciate their support and advice throughout your wedding day preparations. But how do you get them something personal, something fitting, something that doesn’t bust your already strained wedding accessory budget and something that, hopefully, they will use?

AUG 15, 2007
In The Right Light >
When well planned, lighting will make every component of your wedding look even more stunning.

AUG 14, 2007
Bad Chair Day >
The same care and concern that goes into choosing a wedding favour for your guests to take home, should be the same care and concern that you take in the chairs they will sit on. Save yourself from a bad chair day by really looking at the chairs your venue offers and decide for yourself if they fit the look you long for.

AUG 13, 2007
Whose Day Is It Anyways? >
Tradition holds that a wedding is the bride’s day. Hers to dream, hers to plan, hers to hope that it is the day she has always dreamed of. Reality, unfortunately, often rears its ugly head in the form of parents with a plan, in-laws with a grudge, scheming bridesmaids, or a "dyed-in-the-wool" bachelor Best Man.

AUG 10, 2007
Not The Norm >
We all realize that marriage is a serious undertaking but thank-goodness the locations you choose to wed at don't have to be. "Have JP will travel" is the mantra of many a bridal couple these days and the more unusual of a location the better for those who want freedom from what they view as cookie-cutter weddings.