Today I have a special treat for you! I have a guest post from Marsha of WriteTouch.ca, a professional speech writer sharing how to give a toast. She helped one of my recent grooms write a personal and charming speech (and no one knew he didn't write it!). Her 10 tips...
5 things your wedding planner isn’t telling you extended
This month, I've been featured in MoneySense magazine's article titled "5 things your wedding planner isn't telling you". It's a fun article with a few tips for brides and grooms getting married to save a few dollars. See the full article here and in your latest...
Out with floral, in with patterns – New Minted Wedding Invitations
Floral made its way through wedding trends the last couple of years, and while it is quite timeless and beautiful, patterns are making their way through wedding this year. Marbled textures, geometric patterns and modern interpretations to floral are gaining in...
Honeymoon Travel Guide – Boracay, Philippines
If honeymoon planning is on your mind, I have a beautiful destination for you to consider - Boracay, Philippines. Boracay (pronounced Barack-ki — like Barack of Barack Obama and hi but with a hard "k") is a remote 7-kilometre long island with the whitest of sands and...
Featured in The Star – How wedding costs can spiral out of control
This week we were thrilled to share some insight on wedding budgets and planning tips with The Canadian Press. It was picked up by a few outlets and also with our local Toronto Star. Wedding budgets are a challenging thing for a couple to navigate, with it being a...
Minted and Wedding Paper Diva Spring Stationary Sales
This week, both online stationary giants Minted and Wedding Paper Divas are hosting great spring sales (just in time for save the date and invitation season!). If you were thinking about ordering stationary, this is a great week to pull it all together to make an...
Luxury Staycation at Landgon Hall Hotel & Spa Cambridge
Last week, I had the pleasure of relaxing over a luxury staycation at Langdon Hall Hotel and Spa Cambridge. Let me tell you, it was such a treat! Even though the weather was gloomy, we enjoyed the property and food immensely. I can only imagine how beautiful it is in...
Wedding gift and decor ideas from the One Of A Kind Show 2016
Last week, I had a chance to roam the One Of A Kind Show 2016, one of my favourite annual shopping events. I always enjoy wandering the aisles to see what unique products and ideas the creative community has come up with. This year was no different and I've collected...
Modern winter wedding at the Doctor’s House
It's not often that we get February weddings, but this winter, we coordinate a special winter wedding for a long time friend. This fun couple tied the knot at the beautiful Doctor's House Chapel, followed by cocktails and dinner in the Great Hall. It was such an...
Modern wedding at Canoe Restaurant
I had such a blast helping this sweet couple with their modern wedding at Canoe Restaurant in the fall. Restaurants are a perfect venue for couples who don't want any fuss and prefer a more intimate and casual setting for their wedding reception. Canoe Restaurant...