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The question was popped and 8 MONTHS BEFORE 3 MONTHS BEFORE the proposal joyfully accepted. • Meet with your officiant to plan • Purchase wedding favors for Now it’s time to plan the wed- your ceremony your guests ding. Here’s a month-by-month • Book your entertainment (DJ, • If you’d like your loved checklist to make sure you don’t band, MC, etc.) ones forget a thing. • Shop for and purchase your to say or read so- ’ mething during 12 MONTHS BEFORE • Design and the ceremony, let • Decide on the the wedding them know type of wed- invitations and save- • Write down ding you’d the-date cards your vows like (civil • Decide on or religious, 7 MONTHS BEFORE activities for big or small) • Create a gift the reception • Choose a registry (photo booth, date • Hire a florist dancing, • Determine • Plan your honey- games, etc.) the number of moon guests 2 MONTHS BEFORE • Establish a budget 6 MONTHS BEFORE • Send out your wed- • Pick venues for the ceremony • Send out the save-the-date cards ding invitations and reception (it’s best to reserve • Book your hair and makeup • Do trial runs for both early) appointments for the day of hair and makeup (also schedule trial runs for both) • Give your music selections to the 11 MONTHS BEFORE • Book a hotel room for the wed- DJ or MC • Make your guest list ding night if necessary • Choose a caterer 1 MONTH BEFORE (meet with a few first) 5 MONTHS BEFORE • Finalize the schedule 1 DAY BEFORE • Select your wedding party • Create a schedule for the big day for the big day • Get your nails done • Hire a • Decide on dates for bachelor • Choose a seating plan • Give the cheques to someone and bachelorette parties for the reception you trust to pay the vendors 10 MONTHS BEFORE • Shop for and purchase , • Break in your shoes • Start shopping for a wedding jewelry and accessories DAY OF 1 WEEK BEFORE • Enjoy! • Decide on a theme for your wed- 4 MONTHS BEFORE • Visit the desired beauty profes- ding • Reserve wedding day transporta- sionals (hair colorist, esthetician, • Choose an officiant if you ha- tion for the wedding party etc.) ven’t already done so • Select alcohol and other drinks • Practise reading your vows for • Write out cheques to pay your 9 MONTHS BEFORE the reception vendors • Book a photographer • Taste and choose your wedding • Reserve a block of hotel rooms cake for your out-of-town guests • Buy wedding • Purchase a wedding • Shop for and order the groo- • Shop for the groom’s attire and msmen’s attire purchase it

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6C | January 2020 | Bridal Guide Food and drink stations for your

Are you looking for a way to make choice of dessert. From donuts your wedding a little different? Any and pies to cupcakes and your fa- Some food bars can even do double duty as your of these fun food or drink stations vorite childhood cereals, anything are sure to get your guests talking. goes. For sum­mer weddings, cool wedding favors if you provide cute boxes or jars down with ice cream, gourmet ice alongside your pickles, cookies, candy or anything SNACKS pops or sundaes. Instead of passed hors d’oeuvres, else that’s easy to transport. create a fun snack bar. Pickles, LATE NIGHT EATS charcuterie or even popcorn with After several hours of dancing and various toppings are all great drinking, your guests will be DRINKS ideas for a laid back crowd. For a ready for a late night snack. Think While many weddings have a Remember to tailor the food or more luxurious touch, try an oys- French fries with different dipping cocktail bar, you can also offer drink station to your wedding and ter bar or sushi station. sauces, grilled cheese sandwiches fresh juice, your favorite craft location. This will personalize the or even a make-your-own-taco sodas or beers from nearby mi- experience and make it more me- DESSERT bar. crobreweries. Or, a coffee bar morable. Forgo the traditional wedding complete with flavoured syrups is cake and offer your guests their a great way to encourage the party to keep going all night.

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They may look striking, but • Separates. Choose an ele- that ends just below your If you must wear a ­­gown or many wedding gown styles gant halter or and knees for a vintage style you a mermaid-style dress, choose restrict your movements, ma- select two different bottoms. can move in. one that can be modified king it hard to dance. Here are Wear a long tulle to imi- through­out the day. Bustling a some things to consider if tate the look of a ball gown • Reception dress. Choose a long train or removing a layer you’re shopping for a wedding for the ceremony and swap it second dress that’s easier to of tulle may be all you need to dress you can move freely in. out for a shorter style for the dance in for the reception. dance the night away. reception. This is a great option for • Light fabric. A flowy dress who don’t want to made of a lightweight fabric • Tea length. There’s no rule have to choose between two is sure to be comfortable that says a wedding gown looks. enough to dance in. must be long. Choose one

A supplement of the Journal Review |January 2020 | 9C 10C | January 2020 | Bridal Guide How to ace your wedding day makeup

All eyes are on the bride on her the makeup you normally wear. For times. If you’re hiring a makeup wedding day. Opt for waterproof wedding day, and all cameras are some, this may be dark eyeliner and artist, schedule an appointment mascara, high quality liquid founda- too. Here are some makeup tips to a bold lip and for others, it may be a a few weeks before the big day. tion and lipstick that won’t smudge. ensure you look your best. natural but radiant look. Doing a test run will ensure you’re happy with the results. Don’t forget to pack a kit that includes BE YOURSELF DO A TEST RUN concealer, blotting papers and your Your wedding isn’t the right time to Try out your wedding day makeup USE THE RIGHT PRODUCTS lipstick for touch ups throughout try out a new look. Instead, strive in advance. If you’re doing it your- Even if you’re not usually the em- the day. for a slightly enhanced version of self, run through applying it a few otional type, plan for tears on your

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12C | January 2020 | Bridal Guide How to feature bright colors in your wedding

An increasing number of brides a rainbow, it may be overwhelming while blue calls to mind feelings of The bride’s bouquet, bridesmaids’ and grooms are incorporating bri- to use them all at your wedding. serenity and peace. dresses, center­pieces and the groom ght colors into their wedding out- Instead, choose only one or two of and groomsmen’s ties are perfect fits and decor. Here’s how to do your favorite colors. USE COLOR JUDICIOUSLY places to inject a vibrant shade. the same. Incorporating colors into your Or, choose colors based on the mea- wedding doesn’t mean everything For a look that’s rich and voluptuous, CHOOSE THE RIGHT COLOR ning behind them and the feelings should be bright and bold. Instead, be sure to use different shades and While red, orange, yellow, green, they evoke. For example, green is favour neutrals and use your chosen textures of your chosen color. blue, indigo and violet look great on the color of renewal and balance, hue as an accent here and there.

4 fresh ideas for decorating wedding tables

The centerpieces at your wedding 3. Candles. A wedding is the perfect are sure to be the decor that your time to indulge in a romantic, guests notice the most. Here are candlelit dinner. Tall tapers in a four fresh ideas for centerpieces variety of different candleholders that will make a statement. are ideal. Or, use candles of varying heights to add visual inte- 1. Potted plants. A welcome change rest. from cut flowers, potted plants can be taken home by guests and 4. Suspensions. If the ceiling and enjoyed for years to come. Any- venue allow for it, consider hanging thing goes, from cute succulents your centerpieces from above. and cactuses to tall orchids and Flower arrangements, candles and even herbs or flowers that can be other items can be hung to add am- transplanted outdoors. biance to the table and will dramati- cally impact the look of the room as 2. Terrariums or lanterns. A geo- a whole. metric glass vase or container will complement almost any type No matter what type of centerpiece of wedding esthetic. Fill it with you choose, make sure it’s not so tall moss and cut flowers for a romantic or wide that it gets in the way of look or sand and seashells for a bea- conversation around the table. chy vibe. Or, substitute the vase with an old lantern if you want to create a more rustic look.

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If you’re planning a wedding, there’s 3. Lighting. Add lights to create 7. Dancefloor. A space to cut the 10. Entertainment. If you want to no need to buy everything you’ll the precise ambiance you’re rug is a must at most weddings. make sure your guests have fun, need for the event. Here are 10 things looking for. If your venue doesn’t have one, rent some large scale games or to consider renting instead. rent it. even a bouncy castle to keep 4. Centerpieces. You’ll need to them talking. 1. Tables and chairs. Even if your purchase the flowers, but many 8. China, flatware and stemware. venue offers them, you may pre- florists offer vases as rental Your caterer or venue may have To simplify your life, find a -com fer to choose different ones that items. some that you can use, but you pany that offers full rental services better your theme. may wish to upgrade to nicer and can include everything you 5. Tents. If you’re hosting an out- looking pieces. need in one package. 2. Table linens and napkins. door wedding, it’s important to These come in a number of co- have a plan in place in case it 9. Photo backdrop. Whether lors and styles and can be selec- rains. you’re planning a photobooth or ted to complement your wedding­ 6. Lounge furniture. An area with not, a beautiful backdrop is sure esthetic. comfortable chairs and couches to be a hit with selfie-loving is a great place to rest between guests. dances.

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