Centrepieces – From Inspiration to Reality
We’re back to talk about C+C’s reception centrepieces. We were fortunate to work with Rebecca from Rebecca Dawn Designs. Early in the planning process I introduced Rebecca to the bride who had seen some of Rebecca’s work at a work function and had commented on how amazing her work was. So it was an easy match when these two met up! Rebecca quickly harnessed the... Read More
Wedding Cake – From Inspiration to Reality
Yesterday we showed your our inspiration for C+C’s Out-of-town gift boxes and what they ended up looking like. Today we’re going to share the inspiration we found for their cake and cupcakes and what they ended up looking like. We decided early on during a floral consult we would be using roses quite a bit for the wedding, so we wanted that to transfer over to a few... Read More
The Wedding Brunch
Looking to mix things up a bit for your wedding meal? Why not host a wedding brunch instead of the traditional reception dinner? There are so many fun idea and you’ll save on the need for a full bar and a DJ or Band. Here are some of our favorite ideas: The mimosa bar – Offer your guests different fruit juices with their champagne. They’ll have a blast trying some... Read More
The Kissing Game
I’ve been to enough weddings to know one of the VERY first things guest try is “tinking” their glasses to see if the bride and groom will kiss. If your MC hasn’t vetoed this out by the time you make your grand entrance, you can almost guarentee your guests will start the “tinking” right away! A lot of couples ask me what they should do as an alternative... Read More
Keeping Your Guests Safe
You invite all your family and friends to your wedding to celebrate the most important day of your life, make sure they get back to their hotel or home safe and sound. We’ve had lots of couples arrange for shuttle and cabs for their guests. Recently we hired a shuttle to take guests from a Hotel to the Church because we’re almost sure it’s going to snow and we... Read More
A Fun Take on the Wedding Brunch
Looking for a unique reception idea? Is breakfast your favorite meal? Then why not host your wedding reception in the morning for brunch? Want to have even more fun with the idea? How about a pick your own topping pancake station and a make your own omelet station? Add a “donut” cake and some great drink stations and your guests will be over the moon! Freshly made pancakes... Read More
Eye Candy Mondays – Stationary Ideas
With so many ideas for stationary we thought we’d put together an eye candy board with some of our favorite ideas we have pined on our Pinterest board. One of our favorite is the Yes No RSVP cards, but the list of possibilities goes on and on! Check out more of our favorite ideas on our Wedding Stationary board over on Pinterest! Read More
Etsy Fridays – Guestbook Alternatives
I love when couples turn their guestbooks into pieces of art they can display or hang in their home. Here’s a great poster that comes in many colours that would be a great addition to any wall in your home! Happy Friday! Read More
Etsy Fridays – Personalized Mailbox
Etsy Fridays are back! Here’s a great find from Etsy – a personalized mailbox to collect all your guest envelopes and then display in or in front of your home. Such a great idea! Read More
You’re Engaged! Now What?
Back in February we posted 10 great tips on what to do now that’s you’re engaged. So we decided to repost them for all couples who may have gotten engaged over the Holidays! #1 – Announce it – And I don’t mean on Facebook or Twitter just yet. Before you change your status to “engaged” make sure you tell your close family and friends the news in person. If... Read More