Find the Wedding Dress of Your Dreams

Your wedding dress is the most important (and expensive) piece of clothing you will ever buy, so choosing the one that best fits your body and personality is a must. But choosing the right one can be exhausting if you don’t narrow down your search. Follow these guidelines to get a better idea of what looks best for your body:



Alfred Sung



Empire: This style is very elegant, and flattering on almost anyone, especially those who want  to cover up wider hips and smaller breasts. It easily draws the eye upward to the neckline since these dresses are usually quite simple.

Jim Hjelm



A-line: This shape is flattering on all body types. It is very slimming while at the same time compliments curves and gives the illusion of height. It’s the most popular of all dress shapes because of its simplicity and class.



Simone Carvalli



Mermaid: If you’re shy, then this dress is not for you! The mermaid shape accentuates all your curves and leaves nothing to the imagination. If you have a sexy hourglass figure and love to show it off, this style is definitely what you’re looking for.






Alvina Valenta



Ballgown: This shape enhances smaller waistlines, and also covers anything you may want to hide, so it’s also a great pick for all body types. It’s very dramatic and will surely get a lot of attention.



Fantasy Ring of the week

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This exquisite platinum diamond engagement ring, from Birks Prestige Collection, features an emerald cut diamond weighing 4.00 carats.

Starting at $100,000.00 CAD

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Featured Ring of the week

THE AMORIQUE DIAMOND®, Pavé Split-shank Diamond Engagement Ring in Platinum

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Starting at $9,775.00 CAD

The Rolls-Royce Phantom - The Ultimate Wedding Car




Images courtesy of http://www.ichauffeur.co.uk/wedding/ 

This engineering marvel is arguably the most luxurious vehicle ever made. Just mention the word Phantom to any car lover and the expression on their face will immediately turn to respect and reverence for this exceptional vehicle.  If you are lucky enough to be able to rent a Phantom for your wedding day I strongly recommend it. The Rolls-Royce Phantom is the epitome of class and luxury. One of the most important considerations to make when hiring a wedding car is to ensure that it is roomy enough, especially when wearing a glamorous wedding dress. The Phantom from Rolls-Royce has a huge interior space not only that its rear-hinged rear doors make it easy to make a glamorous exit from the vehicle. As well as making the wedding photographers life easier. The Phantom was designed specifically for its super-star clientele. From every angle you look like a star, on arrival and departure the car will help frame your shot.

Montreal Wedding Venues

Luxurious Wedding Reception and Venues

"We now pronounce you husband and wife ..."

AKA: it's time to boogie... but where????

One of the foremost things that a bride and groom must get done is booking the reception hall. Request for wedding venue is of high demand. As a result, many renowned places are booked years in advance. In addition, it may be overwhelming to read about the many romantic places to say, “I do.” So that’s where we come in…

Our objective is to help you with your selection of a wedding reception hall. This decision may be the finishing touch to a memorable evening. So let’s discuss your options.

Many community centers may look simple at first glance and have too often been dismissed. Overnight, these humble-looking facilities, when properly adorned, can offer a lavish setting. Many of our customers have favored this more economical option.

Others have Chateau Vaudreuil in just out of the Montreal area. Whether you have envisioned an epic entrance in a horse-drawn carriage, or an appearance in a romantic gondola, this is the place where dreams come true. This castle-looking complex with a European touch features everything from spectacular scenery to impeccable cuisine served in fine china ware.

Le Crystal, located in Ville St. Laurent and most renowned for their impeccably fine cuisine, caters to their clients with an exquisite white glove service.

All one must do is: sit down and enjoy the evening!



You best start rolling out your green bills because weddings require lots of money!

Your typical wedding may range from $25000- $45000, greatly depending on the reception hall, menu you select, amount of people that will be attending, and whether or not you wish to include open bar.

For that reason, many couples have decided to celebrate their union under the hot sun. Your wedding reception will literally amount to a fraction of what you are paying at a local venue. While a caribbean destination wedding does not cost much more than a typical honeymoon.



Intercontinetal Hotel- Old Port of Montreal



 



Try walking down this isle!


Must See Link: Graydon Hall in Toronto

Overseas Wedding Venues

Antigua, Guatemala


Ever thought of stepping outside of your comfort zone …. And try something really different?

Casa Santo Domingo was the fortress of one of the grandest convents of America:
Known for its beautiful colonial reliquary, each corner of this house, each stone, each image and each piece that composes this unequaled whole of works becomes a lost page in time. One by one it is joined forming a beautiful chapter of the grand book of its history.

Top 10 European Wedding Venues:

1.  Vaux le Vicomte, Paris, France
2.  Stapleford Park, Melton Mowbray, England
3.  Skibo Castle, Dornoch, Scotland
4.  The Palazzo Cavalli, Venice, Italy
5.  Campidoglio, Rome, Italy
6.  Blairquhan Castle, Ireland
7.  Torre Palazzone, Tuscany, Italy
8.  Sopwell House, Herfordshire, England
9.  Luttrells Castle, Ireland
10.Odelscalchi Castle, Lake Bracciano, Italy

      Skip the stress and have an exotic beach wedding

      A traditional wedding, with a ceremony at City Hall and a party at a nice venue are still very common and they tend to be most couples decisions. However, you may want to have a different type of wedding, a beach wedding will surely be an event that your guests will not forget easily. The sea waves, birds in the sky equaling any band with their music, fine sand under the feet, the breeze that caress your skin under the hot sun, are all  part of setting of a fairytale wedding on the beach.

      Organizing such a reception is not easy...and again that’s where

      welcome in, to smooth out your arrangements. Why not say “I do” on hot, sandy beach on a sunset in Kapalua Bay, Hawaii, the Bora Bora, Seychelles or the Caribbean islands.

      

      There's something very special about committing to another person for life where the ocean meets the land. So…Let’s plan your exotic wedding!

  

 Links to Tropical Weddings:

                    

http://www.tropicalweddingsbarbados.com/

http://hawaiiwedding.net/gallery.shtml

 http://www.tropicalweddingsjamaica.com/

http://www.dreamyweddings.com/

     

     



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           Important Aspects to Consider When Looking Into Venues

             Will there be other events next to yours on the same day?


       Can you bring in outside decorations?

       Some banquet halls will only let you use their linens and place settings.


       Do you have access to a yard or patio area? Is there a place for the kids to
       run off steam?


       Can you bring your own DJ or live entertainment, or must you use the 
        house disc  jockey?
       
       What type of food do they serve?


       Can you bring in your own alcoholic beverages?

      

Yummy Yummy Yummy Get Some Love In Your Tummy!

 If you're looking for something a little less traditional and more trendy to serve your guests, you should consider purchasing a cupcake wedding cake. Never heard of them? Well they're all the rage these days! In fact, cupcakes will most likely surpass wedding cakes in popularity before you can say 'I Do', and we can see why! They're unique, attractive, and oh so yummy! Not to mention, they are generally cheaper than buying a traditional wedding cake.

Serving cupcakes in lieu of a traditional wedding cake can really give your reception that extra unique touch. If your guest list is on the smaller side, you can even personalize them for each guest...you'll have people talking about them long after they've eaten them!

Check out these websites for more info:

cupcakesonline.com/weddings.php

queeneoftartes.ca

Sweet Dreams





Wow your guests with a beautiful array of sweet treats! Instead of opting for the usual sweet midnight buffet, why not take it a step further and include a candy bar. Offer a wide assortment of confectioneries, so your guests can hunt and dig through the mountain of candy to make their own goody bag to take home with them.

Use the scoop, choose what you like, leave some for others, be polite.



Wedding Bouquet

Ever wonder where the tradition of a bride holding a bouquet on their wedding came from? Well I did and this is what I found , “In years past, as a matter of tradition, an upper class bride was required to hold a bouquet of roses or flowers as she walked down the aisle to prevent body odor from spreading and to drive away evil spirits.” Now that this fun fact is out of the way we can get into why it is important to us now.  The perfect wedding bouquet ties everything together. It must compliment your dress and it should tie into the general theme of the wedding. The choise of buquet says a lot about your personality and taste. For images and ideas of floral themes for your wedding check out http://www.weddingmasters.com/        

Entertainment

When planning a wedding reception the choice of entertainment is incredibly important. The last thing you want is to have a boring party!! I have been to wedding that were pretty lame because the animation was lacking inspiration, repetitive or just not engaging the guests. However, you don’t want an over the top DJ that doesn’t match your tastes or values. Research into the right entertainment for you and your budget is crucial.  The link below lists several Montreal wedding DJ’s and entertainment companies. Take the time to review a few before you make a decision.

http://www.ourmontrealwedding.com/montreal-wedding-djs.html

Something Old...

For a special touch at your reception, display old wedding photos of your parents, grandparents, and even great-grandparents. It’s a great conversation starter, not to mention a touching homage to both of your families.

Ideal Honeymoons

Weddings! I love weddings, drinks all around!

What’s a wedding without a honeymoon? Everyone wants to have the best honeymoon experience, but where do you go? Don’t fret! Here are five theme locations in the world that might be the perfect honeymoon for you and your sweetheart.

 Hear the Hawaiian call

(1) ALOHA   Hawaii

Live on the Edge:

Before you two lovebirds make your trip home, why not take an amazing helicopter ride over the lush green mountains and volcanoes and take pictures that will make everyone wish they had planned a honeymoon in beautiful Hawaii. Don’t let anyone’s typical perception of Hawaii fool you! It’s not known for just its beaches… yes, they are stunning... but Hawaii is much more than that, and full of diversity.

Couples may want a taste of Hawaii’s wild side… and decide to journey on Hawaii’s Volcano National Park trails that take you closer to the edge and warm the soles of your shoes. Stop and marvel at the steam rising from the lava’s ocean entry.

 

Seems scary right? But what an incredible   experience coming face to face with these fearsome creatures, take it from me.

  

(2) Southern Caribbean Cruises

Stress-Free Honeymoon Getaway: Southern Caribbean Cruises include calls in the islands east and south of Puerto Rico as well as islands just off the coast of South America. Southern Caribbean ports of call often include Aruba, Barbados, Curacao, Dominica, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Kitts, St. Croix, St. Thomas, St. John and Trinidad.

Cruise Lines such as Carnival, Norwegian, Holland America, Celebrity, Princess Cruises offer voyages to these exotic and beautiful island which can have newly weds enjoy a relaxing vacation on board and on several islands. You eat well, very well, may I add, so my advise: slap on a pair of stretchy pants. As some days at sea are allotted, one could enjoy many activities and forms of entertainment featured on the boat:  comedy shows, rock climbing, disco’s and much more.

(3) Australia

Go Crazy and do it all: “Look what I found?!”                                                                

Blue Crab Fish

That’s what you’ll be saying if you find yourself roaming in this intriguing country. There are hundreds of things you can discover and do in Australia- there’s no place like it. Kangaroo’s, koala’s, scorpions, millipede’s, white whales... basically 1001 things that are out of the ordinary, you will spot there... Couples who are certified scuba divers thrive in plunging into the deep blue waters of the Australian No. 1 rated coral reefs in the world.                                                            

What a sight! It’s worth the 
22-hour flight, trust me on this one!

(4) Switzerland

Passion-Inspiring Surroundings: If you’re looking for a honeymoon with a difference check out Switzerland, the country that takes pride for its diversity.

What beautifies it? A picture is worth a 1000 words.

Mountains, glaciers, lakes, fauna and flora, cheese, chocolate, spas and thermal springs, and The Alps – Absolutely breathtaking! Picture yourself here waking up every morning, sipping your coffee in a serene and magnificient setting.

 

                                                               


 


Chocolate anyone?

 



 






Castles are apart of Switzerland’s fascinating aspects... such as the spectacular ruins of Steinsberg Castle situated well away from traffic, on a rocky outcrop which offers glorious panoramic views.

(5) Give is a Romantic Touch: Italy

Italy has always allured honeymoon couples with its fascinating culture and architecture. Venice is rated among top honeymoon destinations in the world and has been visited by many celebrities such as: Johnny Depp, Russell Crowe, Angolina Jolie, Brad Pitt, Mario Lopez, Salma Hayek, Tom and Katy Cruise and many more. Sardinia and Amalfi Coast are other beautiful destinations in the Mediterranean where you’ll find lovely beaches and enjoy a romantic meal over looking the ocean. 

Of course, there is a must: if you come to Rome, you have to visit Fontana di Trevi. Resembling a stage set, the theatrical Trevi Fountain has been the star of many films shot in Rome, including romantic films such as "Three coins in a fountain" and "Roman Holiday", "La dolce vita", and "When in Rome." So why not sit down with the love of your life and savour every moment of this incredible and warm city.

 

Unique about this destination is that you have history and exquisite cuisine tied in with your vacation. Hanging aged cheese, sparkling wine, the aroma of home-made red sauce lathered on a fresh plate of pasta, early morning cornettos, and gelatos of any possible flavor, have been imprinted in the minds and hearts of many couples leaving them with lifelong memories! Unique indeed… a great selection!
                                                                                                                    

                



La Dolce Vita

                                                   

                                      

And what better way to start your honeymoon than that of a romantic gondola ride in Venice- known as "water city." After all that’s Amore!