PLANNING IDEAS AND ARTICLES

MAR 30, 2008
Cake Buffet vs a Traditional Wedding Cake >
The gloves are off. In this corner, with hundreds of different varieties to choose from, is the cake buffet. In the other, respecting an ageless tradition that symbolizes a unifying support of the bridal couple comes the more traditional stacked version. Which type of wedding cake presentation should you choose?

MAR 06, 2008
Far Out Photograph Locations >
Today, photographers try to capture the spirit of the bride and groom by placing them in settings where their personalities can shine through. To aid in this quest, bridal couples and photographers are constantly on the look out for new and interesting photograph ideas. Here are just a few ideas to get those creative juices flowing.

MAR 03, 2008
A Red Wish >
Some brides choose to have guests fill the branches of a potted tree, hanging the envelopes from the branches or boughs, creating a wedding wish tree. As well as a stunning decorative feature, it also acts as a guest book that veers from the traditional.

FEB 28, 2008
Beware the Perfect Location >
While choosing a remote location may have it's drawbacks in terms of amenities, on the upside is the chance for you and your fiance to truly make your wedding very personal and customized. Although a lot of work, the work itself can draw you closer to family and friends who volunteer to help as well as to each other.

FEB 27, 2008
Entertaining Younger Guests >
One suggestion to help overcome the boredom children experience at weddings is to provide them with a wedding activity pack. Available in pre-formed packages or ones you create yourself, these child-like wedding favors are the perfect thing to amuse youngsters while the more adult activities such as speeches and toasts occur.

FEB 20, 2008
Priceless Candid Moments >
The advent of digital cameras has meant that some bridal couples, in an attempt to cut costs, have removed the service of a professional photographer from their weddings. While it is true that a photograph-savvy family friend can take those posed portraits well enough with a decent camera, it is the talent of a photographer in capturing candid moments whose worth cannot be given a price tag.

FEB 17, 2008
Cut the Expense, Not the Party >
When planning your cocktail wedding party, make sure to include music as a backdrop to guests' conversations and as a possible lead in for some dancing. A jazz ensemble, string quartet, or even a piano bar styled accompaniment to your party makes sure that guests continue to mingle without any awkward silences.

FEB 10, 2008
Digital Works of Art >
When searching for a videographer, look for one whose signature style matches your own. View samples and ask for references. When sitting down to discuss the final product, ask how many videographers will be supplied. One will work, but two or more are always better

FEB 07, 2008
Fantastic Little Flower Girls >
Instead of a basket full of flowers, give the child a cozy soft teddy bear adorned with a matching ribbon or other accessory. This strategy gives your young attendant something to cling to and something to distract her from the many eyes that are upon her as she makes her way down the aisle.

FEB 04, 2008
Registries: The Practical Choice for Today's Couples >
With many couples choosing to live together before their wedding day, the completion of a bridal registry was one wedding component that had begun to fall by the wayside, until a recent resurgence breathed new life into this ritual.

JAN 30, 2008
Create Your Own Cake Topper Contest >
Do you have a great idea for your perfect Cake Topper? Weddingstar would love to hear from you. Send in your cake topper ideas and earn a chance to win $200 worth Weddingstar accessories.

JAN 28, 2008
Green Weddings >
Most couples like to start their married life off by leaving their mark. However, more environmentally conscious couples are hosting Green Weddings, weddings that do not leave a mark on the environment. Here are some easy ways of incorporating environmentally sound practices into your special day.

JAN 03, 2008
Preserving Your Wedding Gown >
The rice has been thrown, the wedding favors handed out and all the gifts have been opened. Your wedding day has come and gone. So what do you do with the perfect dress now its purpose has passed? If saving your gown for sentimental reasons, or the hope that one day your own daughter will one day waltz down the aisle wearing it, then its first step to longevity has to be having it professionally cleaned. Preferably within 30 days of the reception.

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!

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.

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

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 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.

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 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 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.

AUG 01, 2007
Vows That Wow >
The most integral part of a wedding ceremony, your wedding vows are the words that intertwine your lives together and declare to your family and friends the feelings that you share.

JUL 26, 2007
There’s No Business Like the Wedding Business: Creating Your Brand >
Ask any bridal couple what their “vision” for their wedding is and immediately they can describe the look or feeling of the way they want their wedding to be perceived. Without even realizing it, they've already branded it.

APR 30, 2006
Wedding & Budget Planners >
Scheduling and Budget Guides to help you organize the Big Day.