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I thought I'd repost this as wedding season approaches!

1. Dedicate a night for you and your fiance where you don't talk about the wedding. Remember why you got engaged in the first place. Cook dinner at home, open a bottle of wine and just enjoy each other without mention of the big day.


2. So while we recommend setting aside to NOT talk about the wedding, we also recommend setting aside time to talk about the wedding. Make sure your fiance is as in the know as you are. If you hired a wedding planner, make sure they are sitting down to go over your wedding, including the budget.


3. Set and stick to a budget. No matter what the number is you will always be able to spend more. Keep all your receipts and log them in promptly so you always know what youive spent.


4. Pick your top three priorities for the wedding and allocate money accordingly. Is your photography the most important piece of the big day? Or is it the food? Determine what you will not sacrifice on and set aside budget according to those priorities. Better yet, have a wedding planner do that for you and help you find the perfect vendors that are within your budget.


5. Don't sign the first florist you meet. Make sure you do some research on each vendor. It may seem like a lot of work, but ultimately you want to find the right vendors for your big day. Wedding Bells has a great forum where you can see reviews from other brides in your area of specific vendors.


6. Stay organized and keep all documents, receipts, ideas, and all other details in one spot. Purchase a binder and keep all of it together so you know exactly where to find that contract for the DJ when it comes time to pay him.


7. Do things early - hiring a DJ or florist last minute can cost you some big bucks and not to mention stress you out. The more items you check off your list early in the game the better off you'll be. Good venues book up quickly, so unless your budget includes $100 or more per plate, better book one early.


8. Advice - you're going to get a lot of advice from your coworkers to your family to perfect strangers. So what do you do with all this advice, thank them and move on. One person will tell you a wedding gown shop is awful and the next will swear by them, everyone has good and bad experiences, so listen, take notes, but do what's best for you.


9. Guest list drama - the guest list can be a soar spot for couples and their family, but ultimately it's your wedding day. If you haven't spoken to cousin Bob in 5 years, inviting him is up to you. But you want people at your wedding that mean something to you and your fiance. After all they are witnessing one of the most important days of your life. Make sure your family knows that.


10. Ask for help - your friends and family and bridal party are there to help you out. So recruit them to help you address invitations and make your cute favors. Find a wedding planner who includes some of these tasks in their list of services and hand it over. You have better things to do - like visit the spa with your bridesmaids!

Selecting your wedding colors can sometimes seem like a difficult and daunting task. There are so many great colors and yet only one wedding to plan! So when we found this color quiz on Martha Stewart Weddings, we couldn't wait to share it with brides (and grooms too!)

I know I should be blogging about Valentines Day and Spring and Summer weddings, but since I'm also working on a fall wedding for a client, I wanted to post this recipe for a great fall signature drink:

Pumpkin Pie Martini
Mix 1 oz. Vanilla Vodka,
1 oz. pumpkin liqueur,
½ oz. Bailey's Irish Cream,
a splash butterscotch Schnapps and ice

Shake, then pour and sprinkle with ¼ tsp. pumpkin pie spice.
For added "pie" effect,rim the glass with fresh lemon juice and crushed graham crackers.

*source - Simply Creative Insanity

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What a cute and cleaver idea! These DIY treat "bags" are not only easy to make, but look fabulous. While they were made for Valentines Day, we could easily make these in any color for a wedding, bridal shower, or any other great party favor.

Here are the instructions we got from the site Simply Creative Insanity

What do I need?

8 1/2 x 11 cardstock
small cellophane bags
ribbon
hole punch
candy



What do I do?

1. Cut cardstock to 9 1/2 x 2 3/4
2. Fold as shown in diagram below
3. Fill cellophane bag with candy and fold over twice
4. Place candy bag in the treat bag,positioning the folded top of candy bag inside top of treat bag.
5. Punch two holes through all layers.
6. Tie up with a ribbon

Wedding days go by in a blink of a minute, or so it seems that way on the big day. So keep your bridesmaids and groomsmen happy by making sure they have something to nibble and sip on while you're taking photos.

Keep in mind not to include anything that is oily or can stain your dress, tuxes or your girls dresses. Clear liquids, crackers, grapes, and even finger sandwiches (hold the mustard and mayo!).

Having these snack boxes in the car or limo will help keep your attendants happy and save you time from having to stop through the drive-thru!


*source - Martha Stewart Weddings

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So you've dreamt of your dream wedding for months, maybe even years now, and he finally popped the question! Congratulations!! Now the fun begins.

You know what you want, and are fairly organized, so you'd like to plan your wedding yourself, but maybe you need some help along the way. Did you know you can hire a wedding planner to assist you in finding great vendors or coming up and narrowing down some ideas for you? At Cornerstone Events we don't only offer full wedding planning services, we also offer hourly consultations to help you with everything from finding that perfect venue, to coming up with great ideas for a color palette, etc.

Another one of our more popular packages is our Day of Wedding Coordination. It's where you plan your wedding, and just want someone there on the day of the wedding to ensure things run smoothly. Sure you could ask your mom, mom in law, or a good friend to do stuff for you, but it's not only your day, it's their day too. They want to relax and enjoy your special day just as much as you do. You also want that for them too! You've put in so much time and effort into your big day, you want all your guest to enjoy it!

With Day of, we'll work with you to create a detailed timeline 4-6 weeks before your big day, review all your contracts so we know exactly what you're expecting and what you paid for, and ensure on the big day all your vendors know we're the point of contact should they need any information or need to get in touch with someone. We'll set up those last minute details, transfer items from the ceremony location to the reception location, and make sure you and your husband are relaxed and can enjoy the moment.

Wedding Days go by quick, so ensure you and your guest enjoy every moment. Call us today for a free consultation and we'll take you through step by step what we can do to make this special occasion that much more memorable for you!

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Is your fiance a huge baseball, football or hockey fan? If so, incorporate his love for his favorite team (or yours!) by having guests sign a jersey with your new last name on it. Then frame it and hang it in the house! It'll be a great memory of your special day and all your friends and family that spent it with you!

I love interactive stations for weddings. Not only do you get to share some of your favorite treats with your guests, but your guests get to move around and have some fun at the reception. So when we saw this latest idea we were really excited about the potential of this idea.
*Source -elly b events

Labels: calgary wedding consultant, calgary wedding coordinator, calgary weddings, cocktail receptions, favors, personalizing your wedding, weddings