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PLAN WITH THE PROS: MELANIE PARENT EVENTS
WHY YOU NEED TO WORK WITH A PROFESSIONAL TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR WEDDING STYLE AND DESIGN Planning & Styling: Melanie Parent Events Photo: Esther Funk Photography With countless sources of wedding inspiration, it’s no wonder couples are overwhelmed and under pressure to make the “right” design decisions for their big day. Working with a professional wedding planner to guide you through the style and design process is a must nowadays. Here is some of the advice we, at Melanie Parent Events, want to share with every couple struggling with...
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Kelly Cherewick, Owner of The Artist Groupe Photo Credit: Manuel Sousa Photography All eyes will be on you. It sure sounds scary to be the centre of attention, but it doesn’t have to be if you have everything planned out. Our brides are always asking about timelines so here’s a checklist to ensure you will be camera ready for your big day. 1 YEAR Book Artists: Reputable hair and makeup artists book up fast. If you have someone in mind, make sure to contact them sooner rather than later. A professional company should be able to show you their...
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WITH CLARITY DENTAL Q: What are some dental procedures that could take my smile to the next level? A: As you start planning your wedding, you think of a date, location and what to wear. What most of us forget to do is think about our smile – that is until we receive our wedding photos back! At Clarity Dental, Dr. Hala Salama performs simple and affordable dental procedures that can enhance your smile in a short amount of time. Here is what we recommend: Cleaning or hygiene: In many cases a thorough, professional cleaning is all that is...
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WITH PLANNED PERFECTLY Q: How many different colours should we incorporate into our wedding ceremony and reception venues? A: Every wedding is unique, and bringing together all of your favourite design and décor details can be challenging. Tables and seating occupy a large portion of the wedding reception venue, so approach these items with care. The linen, décor and chair covers should not take away from the cohesiveness of the venue or compete with the main focal points. For example, a bright sash on the chairs may distract from the...
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WITH MANUEL F. SOUSA PHOTOGRAPHY Q: How far in advance do we need to book our wedding photographer? A: I generally suggest booking your photographer anywhere from one year to 18 months ahead of your wedding date to be safe. Of course it all depends on certain factors. For example, what time of year is it? Is it on a weekend or weekday? Is it a destination wedding? Once you know which photographer you want for your wedding day, don’t procrastinate and take the chance that someone else will book them first. It will be a good feeling knowing...
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With Academy Florist Q: How much should we budget for wedding flowers? A: Typically, during an initial email inquiry or in-person consultation at Academy Florist, our customers are unsure what to budget for wedding flowers. Because every couple has a unique vision for flowers and their special day, we customize every single wedding order. Our customers are looking for items such as large focal arrangements, centrepieces, bouquets, boutonnières, corsages, garlands, wreaths, hairpieces, cake flowers or guest book table arrangements for their...
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