This fall a new bridal company made its debut – Alleanza Bridal – an on-line boutique that specializes in modest wedding gowns made from exquisite fabrics. The company is a mother/daughter team that wanted to bring a more upscale couture quality dress and more modern styles to the present selection of modest wedding gowns. They wanted to give brides that were looking for a more modest look or LDS temple ready gown more options. “When we shopped for bridal gowns...

In Part 1 we said,
1 - Find out what you need to do
2 - What's your budget?

That wasn't too hard, was it? Now let's continue...

3 Build yourself a team.

What makes the whole wedding process so expensive is that you're paying for man-power even more than the products they supply. Labour is usually more expensive than products. So if you can build yourself a team, you would have saved yourself at least 25% of the total cost of the whole wedding planning from...

Matron of honor speeches are a time to propose a toast to the wonderful friend or family member who asked for your guidance on her special day.  Generally given after the best man’s speech, the matron of honor speeches that are most fondly remembered will combine the wisdom that marriage has brought balanced with fabulous friendship that the matron of honor and the bride share.  A time to thank the bride and welcome the groom into a wonderful friendship, these special...

You're little girl is now getting married. This is a big part in both your life and her's. And since this is a big part in both of your lives, you should have a lot to say at the wedding, right? Did you even know that you should be speaking at her wedding reception? If not, you need to get a speech prepared, and get it prepared quick!

What if you don't even know where to start? That's not a big deal, really, as wedding speeches are fairly simple to craft. Once you get some ideas...

Let Toronto Wedding Photography be a part of your special day and you will end up with wedding photos that capture all of the magical moments before the ceremony, during and afterwards at the reception.

For an authentic Chaldean wedding follow some of these tips for Chaldean traditions courtesy of your friendly Toronto Wedding Photography. The groom’s home is where the first of wedding activities will take place. This is a small gathering called a Khyapta d khitna or...

Brides speeches are a relatively recent addition to the ceremony. Weddings of the past have been dominated by the male roles-father of the bride, best man, and groom.

Even as it becomes more popular, the bride's speech is changing as brides figure out what part they would like to play in the day.

The basic structure for bride's speeches:

1. show your gratitude to maids, family (including in-laws), and friends,

2. offer a story that illustrates your love for your...

If you’re thinking about giving a wedding toast, but are finding yourself a little short of ideas on what exactly to say, give yourself a break and look at some traditional wedding toasts instead of the newer and snazzier wedding toasts.

Traditional wedding toasts are traditional for a reason. They work. And they do the job of conveying to the bridal couple just how you feel, and has the added benefit of being sincere if delivered properly.

Just because the...

When planning a celebration of epic proportions, events such as a wedding, a baptism, a bar mitzvah or bat mitzvah just to name a few, there are many things to consider. For a wedding, for example, there is so much preparation that goes into the day, from limousines, flowers, invitations. The same can be said for all the other events above, there is a lot of preparation in all big events. However, an important responsibility as well, when dealing with a wedding or any other...

Choosing a wedding reception favor is an important decision because it's responsible for creating a lasting impression of your wedding. Here are some favor ideas you can use to wow your guests.

1. Wedding Reception Favor Ideas for Out-of-Town Weddings

If you're having a wedding outside your hometown, you can give away a token that will remind your guests not only of the event itself but also the place where the wedding was held. It can be a typical souvenir or...

Golden Anniversary Party Themes

Many families hold a party to celebrate the couple’s golden anniversary but it is also customary to mark the occasion with a gift. If throwing a party to celebrate this momentous occasion, use gold decorations such as gold glitter, gold balloons, golden-coloured flowers. Set the tables with gold tablecloth and even use glasses and plates with gold-trim. All this effort will help in making the event a memorable celebration.