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Editor’s Letter THE MODERN WEDDING If there was ever a time to break tradition and embrace modernity, it’s now. This year, the Bridal Guide is on board with that mantra, and we’re bringing you everything you need to create the perfect modern wedding. The contemporary bride is a harmonious mix of old tradition and new rules. She’s less ‘church wedding’ and more ‘Pinterest perusing’ than ever! She’s focused on a reasonable budget and unique entertainment. She writes her own vows and knows how to throw the perfect bachelorette party. If you’re planning a wedding, you know how exciting it is to take the reins and make your big day inimitable. Take a cue from our modern inspiration and embody the contemporary bride to plan a picture-perfect ceremony, reception, and honeymoon with our inspiring articles and advertisers. We boast over 100 local services and a handful of helpful articles as well as a fully loaded wedding planning booklet all in our handheld guide. This year at the Bridal Guide, we’ve undergone some big transformations online. We are adding to our ever-updating website and blog in addition to running a highly interactive Facebook and Twitter page. Online, you can find daily tips, stories, advice, and features as well as information on nearby bridal shows and workshops. The Bridal Guide also rolled out an online wedding registry free of charge to any bride who is up for the task of going digital! Let us help you bring your dream wedding to fruition with all of these modern channels. We look forward to being the best guide possible for you! We would like to thank all of our advertisers and contributors for their ongoing support in being part of the Bridal Guide’s warm community. ~ Lauren Chan cover credits - 2014 Photography & Cinematography: 45productions.ca Gown, Headpiece & Jewellery: Michelle my Belle Bridal Boutique Flowers: Margo’s Flowers Makeup: Montana The Art of Makeup and Hair Hair: Rainbow Expressions Salon Location: Vintage Rentals & Events - Caledon Catering for shoot: Otello’s Banquet & Convention Centre Model: Karina, by 709 Entertainment The Bridal Guide magazine is published annually and is dedicated to serving the bridal industry. Material in The Bridal Guide may not be reproduced in any form without written consent from the publisher. The Bridal Guide 575 Pharo Point, Milton, ON, L9T 8H6 289-270-5412 | www.thebridalguide.ca

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Editor Lauren Chan editor@thebridalguide.ca Publisher Joe Plati joe@thebridalguide.ca Associate Publisher Trula Pissas trula@thebridalguide.ca Marketing Director Michael Beaune michael@bamboomarketing.ca Art Director Judy MacWilliams judy@bamboomarketing.ca Office Manager Cari Reed cari@thebridalguide.ca

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Publisher’s Message Each year we tell you how excited we are to bring you the newest edition of the Bridal Guide. Now in its twenty-second year of publication, we are proud to announce that the great strides we have taken to inform, assist and inspire you in planning your wedding day has paid off. We’re delighted by your recognised value in the Bridal Guide, and we are extremely grateful for your ongoing support and interest in our local bridal industry. The 2014 edition of the Bridal Guide brings you more reputable and quality vendors than ever before to help you with your wedding day needs. Also a newly expanded and detailed Wedding Planner that will keep you organized, on track and make planning your wedding a breeze. When you are finished using it, it will be a keepsake of your wedding day forever. We hope you find the 2014 edition to be your comprehensive go-to resource for all you wedding needs as many other brides have done before you. Visit our website at TheBridalGuide.ca and like us on Facebook and enter to win a $4,000 all-inclusive Honeymoon. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter to receive fun innovative ideas and expert advice that will help you plan the perfect day. Congratulations and happy planning! P.S. Your feedback is important to us, email or call us with your comments, suggestions or praises. We are always happy to hear from our readers. ~ Joe Plati & Trula Pissas

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Unique wedding entertainment for your guests

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Bachelorette Party Before you get wrapped up and bogged down by planning all the details of your big day, you need to let loose and have a memorable bachelorette party. After the engagement, you certainly deserve it! Your bachelorette party can be one of the best and most memorable parties, days, or nights of your life, but planning one can be stressful. Here are our quick tips for planning your bachelorette party. Who to Invite? Invite your bridesmaids and your closest friends. It’s that simple. There’s no need to invite friends of friends, cousins, or frenemies. You don’t want anyone on board that has the potential to ruin your night or bring your spirits down. Keep the group small so that it will be easier to please everyone, and make sure that the group will be agreeable. Where to Go? In the movies, bachelorette parties usually involve a trip to Las Vegas, a lot of time gambling, and a lot of money spent on champagne and strippers. In real life, that doesn’t have to be the case. A trip to Vegas would be fun and exciting, but if you’re not a party girl, suggest a spa day, or a cozy cottage weekend. The possibilities are endless. P5 theBridalGuide.ca

What to Do? If you want to party it up, plan to have hotel rooms for guests, carve out a budget for getting everyone to and from places safely (like a limo), make sure you make dinner and club reservations, etc. If you have a spa day, have the women select the treatments they want ahead of time so the spa can be properly staffed.

If you’re going to host a unique night at home, try having a beauty technician come in and paint nail art, apply eyelash extensions or have a mixologist come in and host a classy night of drink mixing or help create a signature cocktail for the reception. Whichever fun idea you choose, make sure one of your attendees brings a good camera to capture the moments.

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Beauty crazes

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As long as women shall live, we will be obsessed with beauty trends. If there’s a new way to make ourselves look and feel better, we’re on it! This is amplified when women are preparing to look their absolute best for their wedding day. The problem with beauty crazes is that they may be overrated, they may not work on everyone, or they could go horribly wrong. That’s where the Bridal Guide comes in. We’ve picked three beauty crazes that we feel will work wonderfully for any woman for her wedding day. Eyelash Extensions When applied properly by a trained technician, eyelash extensions can be life changing. These babies will open your eyes, puff up your lash line, and

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No one likes to attend-much less hosta wedding with dull periods, speeches that drag on, a scattered reception, etc. While it’s nearly impossible to ensure that every single guest has an amazing time, you can sure try! Designating a chunk of your wedding budget to entertainment for guests (and yourselves) will go a long way. An entertained guest is a happy one, and that makes for an amazing wedding reception. Here are some entertainment suggestions to consider for your wedding. 1. A good DJ and welcoming dance floor. A DJ accommodates everyone’s music tastes better than a band does, simply because they are able to play a very wide range of music. They can easily change tempo, take nearly any request, read a crowd, and change tracks quickly. A Good DJ is sure to get the crowd dancing all night! Make sure the dance floor is obvious and inviting. You can make it so with lighting, decorations, and signage. 2. A photo booth with fun props. A new trend in wedding entertainment is photo booths with fun props. Many modern weddings provide quirky props like top hats, fake mustaches, feather boas, and more to guests who enter a photo booth and make silly photos. The photos can then be printed and provided to guests, or left to the couple as an album. 3. Paper lanterns. If you’re having a wedding reception outdoors and in an open place, consider lighting paper lanterns. The guests can each have a

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giant paper lantern to light and send off into the sky. As they float away, guests make wishes. What’s more? Imagine the photo opportunity of the sky full of wedding lanterns. 4. A caricaturist. An off-beat type of entertainment is a single entertainer. Someone like a caricaturist can roam your reception and provide caricatures for guests as they wait to be served, in between speeches, while the dancing is happening, etc. Other entertainers to consider are comedians, magicians, or themed impersonators. 5. A “Build Your Own” food station. Food can be fun! By adding a “Build Your Own” food station at your reception, the act of preparing and eating can be very entertaining. There are a number of stations you can host. Think “Build Your Own” ice cream sundaes, candy bags, mashed potato martinis, slushies, and more. 6. An open bar. This one explains itself. An extra tip for a wedding bar is to create a couple of signature cocktails for the night. An open bar virtually guarantees that guests will let some inhibitions loose and have a great time no matter what other forms of entertainment you provide. Just make sure everyone drinks responsibly.

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WHAT WILL ACTUALLY HAPPEN ON YOUR

Wedding Night?

We’ve all seen the romantic comedies where a couple’s wedding night and jaunt to the bedroom is picture perfect. Much like everything else in the movies, that may only exist in the movies. In fact, a recent study conducted in the United Kingdom suggests that reality is much different for newlyweds. A majority of 52 percent of newlyweds say they didn’t have sex on their wedding night. Seventeen percent waited more than three days after their wedding. This is according to a survey of 2,128 people by the U.K. website Voucher Codes Pro. Do you believe the numbers? We bet if you aren’t yet married you don’t; and if you are already married, you do. According to the poll, the most common reason for a newlywed couple to not consumate their marriage is consuming too much alcohol. The runner up was exhaustion. We asked real couples about their wedding nights, and these results were collected: “My wedding night was supposed to be the kick start to a fairy tail honeymoon. Unfortunately, it was the kick start to a night of being…um…sick. I had a bit too much to drink. Let’s just say I was in no shape to consummate my marriage!” Laura McDonald “My husband and I are passionate people. We can never take a break from being passionate—even when we fight. On our wedding night, we got in a big fight after drinking a lot and didn’t get too close when it came time for bed.” Tessa Ionescu “Our wedding was so amazing but it was a long day. It was a hot summer day and we didn’t drink much water or eat very healthily, so by the time the end of the night rolled around we were way too

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DOs

DON’Ts: GOING DIGITAL FOR YOUR WEDDING

Getting married in our tech-obsessed world means putting your wedding online. Features like the Bridal Guide’s wedding registry and Pinterest are here to help; while platforms like Facebook and Instagram allow you to share your wedded bliss. When it comes to sharing with social media, there are some pointers and big no-no’s that everyone should know. Here are the Bridal Guide’s dos and don’ts of social media. Facebook and Twitter Do Write statuses and tweets before the wedding – but with a limit. Don’t reveal too much or spoil any wedding day surprises online. Do things like tagging yourself at the nail salon with the bridesmaids and get your guests excited. After the wedding, there’s a time gap before you get your professional wedding photo selects, so it’s nice to share some candid wedding photos on Facebook and Twitter. Don’t Post negative remarks about the wedding. It’s okay to be flustered and overwhelmed when planning a wedding, but you don’t need to broadcast it. Talk with close friends and family about issues you’re having, just don’t share them with everyone. Doing that will only bring down the excitement of the wedding and make guests weary of what drama is to come.

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Instagram Do Create a unique hashtag that all your guests can use when tagging photos during the wedding. (This also applies to Facebook and Twitter.) Once guests are aware of the hashtag all of their photos can be found in one place when you search the hashtag. Everyone with an Instagram account can see the wedding from different guests’ perspectives. It’s so practical! Don’t Upload too many photos. We love Instagram, but we get annoyed when users post multiple (almost identical) photos of the same subject matter. That being said, try not to take more than one photo of each wedding element. No one needs to see 10 photos of the same piece of cake. Pinterest Do Create a secret wedding board. Pinterest is practically made for brides, but you don’t want all your friends who follow you to know the exciting details and dress and decorations you’ll have at your wedding before the event. If you make all the pins that you will use private, your guests will be in awe when they come to the wedding and see everything for the first time. Don’t Get hung up on DIY projects. Pinterest is a slippery slope. First, you spending hours pinning things. Then, the next thing you know you’re crying because the craft you spent three hours on isn’t working and won’t be ready for the wedding. Keep things simple and true to what you have time for and what you’re capable of doing on your own.

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WEDDING DRESS TRENDS:

Modern Accents

Your wedding dress is likely going to be one of your most thought-out purchases of your life. It will be a reflection of your love, your wedding, yourself, your beauty, and your unique fashion sense and style. Shapes or types of dresses—ball gown, sheath, mermaid A-line, etc.—are fairly standard every season. Sometimes there are variations of those shapes that follow a trend, and sometimes there aren’t. While there isn’t an abundance of options with the shape or type of wedding dress, the accents and features of the dress are always changing. This is where you can choose specific trends to personalize your style of dress. Here, we have selected a few of our favourite modern accents for your wedding gown. Two-Piece Though a two-piece wedding look may seem informal and non-traditional, Marchesa proves how elegant and classic it can truly be. This is a modern twist on a 1920s silhouette for the fashionforward bride. Adding a sheer element to the skirt and chest give the otherwise simple frame some edge. The high neck sends a powerful image while remaining conservative. Try this if you are a fan of masculine or minimalistic trends. Layers Short, small layers in this bridal skirt give off a girly and playful vibe. They immediately add romance to this gown! Wearing layers can help a slim bride add shape to her frame where she wants it. They certainly make your bridal gown unique and will show you off as the fearless bride. Try this trend if you want to wear light material, add

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shape to your silhouette, or are a fan of everything and anything Betsey Johnson. Gold Touches Did you know that Kerry Washington just wore this gown to the 2013 Primtime Emmys? That’s right, it’s already a Hollywood hit! This season in bridal, look out for metallic and gold touches. As you can see, they warm up the bridal look and are perfect for women who don’t want to dawn a pure white. If gold in your dress is out of your comfort zone, try adding it to you bouquet, hair do, or jewelry line-up.

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PAYING IT

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On October 27, 2013, double lung transplant recipient, Keith Childerhose, married his fiancé, Sarah Taylor. Their beautiful fall wedding was like no other wedding in one outstanding way. Keith and Sarah’s wedding was completely free! The couple simply entered a contest developed by Wedding Saviours and received their big day free of any charge. The “pay it forward” themed contest was launched to help couples in unique situations have a fairytale wedding. In the Greater Toronto Area, members of the Wedding Saviours organization

divided into teams and used their networks to recruit a number of generous wedding vendors who are able to make weddings like Keith and Sarah’s happen. Each vendor donated their product, service, or time. For Keith and Sarah’s wedding, Jane Dayus-Hinch’s team became a team of 81 vendors in total. The wedding created by Jane’s team reached a total value of over $80,000. Wedding Saviours will continue to run their contest in hopes of making wedding dreams come true for special couples across the GTA. Written by: Eddie Suliman - Mystical Weddings and Event Planning. Edited by: Lauren Chan – the Bridal Guide. Photo Credit: Virtuoso Photography theBridalGuide.ca

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HOW TO

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So, you want to write your own vows? The task can seem daunting, but writing your own vows—properly—can make your wedding ceremony as special as possible. Personal vows are a glimpse into the reality of your relationship and your unique take on love. Not sure where to start? Don’t worry, the Bridal Guide has a quick and easy 5-step guide to writing your own vows.

Step 1: Do you want to write them together or separately? If you write them together, you can collaborate to make them cohesive. If you write them separately, you can surprise your partner and get a genuine reaction at the ceremony. (We vote for the latter option!) If you decide to write them independently, perhaps you could come up with a rough structure together and fill in your own blanks. Step 2: Agree on a time length or word count for both of your vows. This isn’t a competition! Your ceremony will flow smoothly if your vows are roughly the same length. Neither one

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of you will feel bad for having written too much or too little—and remember, it’s about quality, not quantity. Step 3: Create a rough draft that answers some of these questions:  • How/when did you meet or fall in love?  • What do you hope for in this marriage?  • What do you promise to bring to this marriage?  • What makes your partner your true love?  • Will anything change about your relationship with marriage/ in the future? How will you embrace that? Step 4: Add personal touches; allude to your partners interests or habits; make a quick inside joke, etc. Adding these little personal accents will make your vows touching, heart-warming, and possibly even a little funny— and that’s a good thing! This is the step that will let all of your guests have a peek at your true love and special bond. Step 5: Practice and memorize! Memorizing your vows will be a better choice than reading them from a cue card. This will allow you to look your partner in the eyes, have a full emotional moment, and take in everything for an amazing memory. If you’re worried about fumbling over some words or forgetting a sentence, just make sure you practice reciting them. Remember to mean what you say, speak from the heart, and breathe. Good luck!

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I belong in your arms. Finally, I have found a place into which I fit perfectly, safely and securely with no doubts, no fears, no sadness, no tears. This place is filled with happiness and laughter, yet it is spacious enough, to allow me the freedom to move around, to live my life and be myself. This wonderful place, which I never believed really existed, I have found finally, inside your arms, inside your heart, inside your love.

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Table of Contents Names & Address to Remember........................................P. 139 P. 140 Engagement Budget........................................................... Wedding Budget................................................................P. 141-142 P. 143-155 Guest List............................................................................ Wedding Check List (4 pages)......................................... P. 156-159 Ceremony Site & Music.................................................... P. 160 Reception Site Options......................................................P. 161 Decor Options...................................................................P. 162 Caterer...............................................................................P. 163 P. 164 Cake Choices...................................................................... P. 165 Wedding Gown.................................................................... P. 166 Hair & Makeup..................................................................... P. 167 Bridesmaids Attire............................................................... Jewellery & Accessories.....................................................P. 168 Gift Registry.......................................................................P. 169 Photographer Options.......................................................P. 170 Videographer Options........................................................P. 171 P. 172 Disc Jockey Options............................................................ P. 173 Music Choices & Ideas......................................................... P. 174 Invitations............................................................................. P. 175 Florist...................................................................................... P. 176 Bridal Party Gifts.................................................................... P. 177 Groom/Groomsmen Attire........................................................ P. 178 Honeymoon Options................................................................. P.179-180 2014 Calender (2 pages)......................................................... P. 181-182 2015 Calender (2 pages)............................................................

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Names & Addresses to Remember s

Wedding Planner: ______________________________________ Tel: ______________________ Marriage Officiant: ______________________________________ Tel: ______________________ Wedding Reception Co-ordinator: ________________________ Tel: ______________________ Caterer: ______________________________________________ Tel: ______________________ Cake: _______________________________________________ Tel: ______________________ Wedding Gown: ______________________________________ Tel: ______________________ Jewellery & Accessories: _______________________________ Tel: ______________________ Bridesmaids Dresses: ___________________________________Tel: ______________________ Seamstress: ___________________________________________Tel: ______________________ Menswear: ____________________________________________Tel: ______________________ Wedding Bands: _______________________________________Tel: ______________________ Wedding Jewellery: ____________________________________ Tel: ______________________ Hair Stylist: ___________________________________________ Tel: ______________________ Make-up Artist: ________________________________________Tel: ______________________ Photographer: _________________________________________Tel: ______________________ Videographer: _________________________________________ Tel: ______________________ Florist: _______________________________________________ Tel: ______________________ Stationery: ___________________________________________ Tel: ______________________ Calligraphy: __________________________________________ Tel: ______________________ Venue DĂŠcor: _________________________________________ Tel: ______________________ Bombonieres: ________________________________________ Tel: ______________________ DJ: _________________________________________________ Tel: ______________________ Live Entertainment: _____________________________________Tel: ______________________ M.C. _________________________________________________Tel: ______________________ Travel Agent: __________________________________________ Tel: ______________________ Gift Registry: __________________________________________ Tel: ______________________ Other: ________________________________________________ Tel: ______________________

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Engagement Budget s Cost

Deposit

Balance

Engagement Rings

Reception Venue

Invitations

Attire (Hers/HIs)

Music (DJ & Live Ent.)

Makeup & Hair

Cake

Photographer

Videographer

Flowers

Decor

Bombonieres

Misc Expenses

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Wedding Budget s

Cost

Deposit

Balance

Ceremony/Church Fees

Marriage Licence

Officiant

Wedding Planner

Limousine

Reception

DJ/Entertainment

Bombonieres

Honeymoon

Caterer

Sationery/Invitations

Photography

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Wedding Budget s

Cost

Deposit

Balance

Videography

Wedding Gown

Veil, Tiara, Lingerie, Shoes

Ring/Jewellery

Makeup & Hair

Bridesmaids Dresses

Tuxedo/Suit

Bridal Party Gifts

Wedding Cakes

Flowers

Decor

Other expenses

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Guest List s

Name: _______________________________________________________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ City: _______________________________ Prov: _________________ Postal Code: __________________ Tel: ______________________________ E-mail: _____________________________________________ q RSVP