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Pick a date.
This will seem obvious to most people but rest assured we receive many requests for pricing without a date for the event set in stone. Firstly, without a date you cannot be sure the vendor is even available. Secondly, although most vendors are happy to provide you with pricing, the quote you receive is only valid for a short amount of time; therefore you will need to go through the process again once you have finalized a date.
Fridays and Sundays are wonderful choices!
Friday evenings are a great choice for a cocktail reception. If your budget is tight this is an excellent solution.
Enjoy a candle light ceremony with cocktail reception at the same venue! Wine and hors d'oeuvres for your guests throughout the dance is a much more budget friendly idea than a full supper and open bar! An alternative would be a wine and sweets table, along with your wedding cake that you cut just after your grand entrance. Guests enjoy sweet treats throughout the evening's celebrations, YUMMY!
Don't forget to make your own wine! Not only do you add a personal touch to your reception but you save a TON of money!
There are wonderful software programs available to make personalized labels for your wine bottles as well, some of them are FREE!
Pop the question.
Get in touch with the people you want to stand up for you at the wedding. Be ready to tell them exactly what you expect of them and the commitment involved, especially financially. Girls, a bridesmaid dress does not have to cost over $200 but if you do plan on having designer gowns make sure you are honest with your girls.
If you are having an MC now is the time to ask him/her as well. Be sure to outline his/her responsibilities BEFORE the day of the wedding!
Start the List
It's time to start working on a guest list. You will only need a rough idea at this point so you can choose a venue to accommodate your guests.
Pick a Venue.
Consider your options. Do you want the ceremony in the same location? Do you want an outside ceremony? Do you want all-inclusive or will you supply your own bar service, caterer, decorator etc? Call around, search online and find out what a venue has to offer YOU and what their limitations are. Consider a resort! There are beautiful Inns in Ontario that offer you and your guests deluxe accommodations for the entire weekend, have a beautiful grounds for a ceremony and a banquet hall for your reception. These venues may seem more expensive but consider that you are enjoying your wedding for an entire weekend with your closest family and friends, not just 8 hours!
Get Prices.
Now you should call/email/research photographers, videographer, disc jockeys, caterers, florists and wedding cake designers. You are calling these professionals to determine who is the right 'fit' for your event, who offers you exactly what you are looking for and of course, for more information. Determine with your partner what aspects of the wedding are VERY important, (the food, the music, the photos perhaps) and what aspects are not quite as important, (your chocolate fountain, your ice sculpture and your ceremony decorations maybe) and draw up your budget accordingly. Which of these things will 'make or break' your reception? Which of these things entertains your guests for upwards of 6 hours? Finally, always keep in mind that you get what you pay for.
Pick your Professionals.
You have seen us at an event or had a friend or family member recommend us? Then book TODAY! We book anywhere from 12-24 months in advance. Most top professionals will be booking a year in advance so be prepared to sign some contracts and make deposits immediately once you find the people you want at your wedding.
If your ceremony location is not a church you will need an officiant. Let's face it, next to you, that's the most important person in your wedding!
Get Legal.
Don't forget your Marriage License! (good time to update your passport too for the honeymoon)
Shop for your Dress.
Most dresses need to ordered in and then fit to the bride. This may take several months and several fittings so be prepared to shop for your dress a year to 6 months prior to your wedding.
Flowers.
Your budget will dictate your flowers. Fresh are beautiful but not necessary for arrangements at the ceremony or the reception. Consider fresh for the bouquets and boutonnieres only. There are many choices for centerpieces that do NOT require flowers at all. Rental centerpieces are a smart idea however you won't do a 'centerpiece giveaway' game/activity. Don't be afraid to design your own bouquets and centerpieces! A florist is happy to work with you to design exactly what you are looking for. They can also make recommendations for flowers of a specific colour or ones that are in season at the time of your wedding (easier to find = cheaper).Don't forget your throw away bouquet and remember flowers are a great gift if you are having an Anniversary Dance!
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Consider This.
What can you make yourself? Have all the girls over and make your centerpieces. Buy flowers by the stem and make your own arrangements the morning of or the night before. Make your own bouquets this way too! Not only will these keep you busy before the wedding it's a great way to relax!Invitations.
Consider making your own! Invitations are mailed 3 months prior to the wedding. RSVP cards should be received no later than 1 month prior to the wedding but there are always last minute changes. Expect them.The Honeymoon.
Where will you go? Do you need a passport? Did you know they have honeymoon registries now? Your guests can contribute to your honeymoon fund and send you on the dream vacation you want and deserve!Favours and Registry.
Registering is a load of fun! Be sure to pick items from all over the price chart and give guests lots of selection. It doesn't have to be china and silverware! Canadian Tire, HBC, Sears all have gift registries! Wedding favours are a thank you to your guests, a token of appreciation and a nice reminder of your day. Flower bulbs that bloom every spring are a useful and beautiful reminder year after year!Attendants' Gifts.
If you choose something to be engraved leave lots of time. Also, you may need to order in enough for the whole wedding party so don't leave this until the last minute.Hair, Make up and Nails.
Have a trial run! Schedule manicure and pedicure for the day before the wedding. Try different hair styles and pick something that you can live with in pictures forever! If you don't wear a lot of makeup your wedding day is not the time to start. Stay true to you and you will look most beautiful!Transportation.
Want a limo? How about a classic car? Drive away in your partner's dream car!! RENT IT.The Rings.
It doesn't seem to matter when you buy these because for some reason on your wedding day they will feel too big or too small. That's just nerves :)Men's Attire.
For some reason it doesn't take long for tuxes to be ordered and arrive. However, consider a nice suit that he can wear again! The groomsmen will thank you for it too. New shoes are a MUST for everyone.The Reception.
Outside of the obvious food, beverage, decorations you will need:* A cake
* A cake knife
* A guest book (but consider an original option, a photo frame that guests sign and holds a picture of the two of you, fabric that will one day make a quilt etc.)
* Pens for guests to sign the guestbook
* Coffee/tea served with the cake later in the evening (Guests don't expect a late night buffet but they do seem to expect to have coffee/tea and some sort of 'treat' later in the evening)
* Speeches (please ask people ahead of time to prepare something)
* A seating plan
* Bar Service/servers
* Linens and maybe chair covers?
* Flip flops or slippers - Let's face it, 99% of bridal parties are barefoot right after the first dance! Our feet weren't made to wear 4 inch heels and dance so buy $4 ballet slippers (yes they come in white!) and you will be comfy all night long! (and don't have to worry about putting your shoes back on to go to the bathroom, outside etc.)



