Six Brides’ Biggest Regrets!

[ March 20, 2013 ] catherine

Back by popular demand.

The Wedding Co.’s Catherine Lash was on CHCH TV Morning Live this morning, talking about a popular feature from The Wedding Co. Magazine (also, a sought-after topic on the blog): Brides Biggest Regrets. Here is the blog post again, if you missed it.

Last fall, The Wedding Co. invited six newly-married women to the new Shangri-La Hotel in Toronto, to find out firsthand the ups and downs of planning and hosting their weddings.

With guest lists of 3 to 650, they shared their brilliant advice, that you can use as you plan your day, including their… biggest regret.

Diane: My uncle pulled me aside and said ‘I want to have a dance with you.’ I wish I’d done that with all my uncles to create special moments. It was really hard to balance seeing everyone, especially people I don’t see often.

Corinne: Using an iPod instead of a deejay. We thought we could make a playlist and people would dance and enjoy themselves. They did, but the evening just wasn’t as cohesive. A good deejay can bring a lot of energy to the atmosphere.

Sherri: I should have thought more about the photos I wanted. Our photographer did what we asked for — lots of candids — but I would love to have pictures of everybody and to have more group photos.

Michelle: Putting so much money into one day. We bought a house and wanted to renovate but we couldn’t do as much as we wanted because so much of our finances were used for the wedding.

Jessie: Leaving so quickly for our honeymoon, because I didn’t get a chance to revel in the wedding. I wish I had gone out with my girlfriends once before we left so they could tell me how wonderful it was!

Alyssa: The dry cleaner damaged my wedding dress. It was custom-made, and I was super-attached to it. After spending so much time being meticulous about everything else, I wish I had driven the extra miles to have it specially cleaned.

To read more from our brides, visit the online version of The Wedding Co. Magazine.

Photography by: Joseph + Jaime Photography

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Advice For Engaged Couples

[ February 19, 2013 ] catherine

While sipping tea at the new Shangri-La Hotel in Toronto, I asked six newly married women to pick one piece of advice they would pass onto today’s newly engaged couples embarking on the planning process … here is what they had to say.

Corinne: Picture what you want your day to look like and make it happen. It sounds obvious, but you’re often pulled in different directions and you can lose sight of what you’re really striving for.

Alyssa: Be careful to check yourself — it’s easy to get carried away. Suddenly you’re rationalizing that you need the best champagne and a six-course dinner. At what restaurant in the city do you eat more than 3 courses?

Jessie: Really don’t sweat the small stuff. The things that were keeping me up, I didn’t even notice. And remember to continue to be kind to the people who love you, even if you’re stressed out.

Sherri: Spend a little more and work with good suppliers who know what they’re doing. Hire a coordinator — planning a wedding is tough.

Diane: Be prepared to compromise. Recognize when you’re being irrational and letting your emotions go too far.

Michelle: Smile and enjoy every minute. There wasn’t one time I was frustrated or stressed out. I think you can decide your perspective on the day and I decided to be happy.

To learn more about our brides and to read the rest of this article, visit page 42 in The Wedding Co. Magazine online.

Photo by: Joseph + Jaime

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The Perfect Pocket Square

[ August 8, 2011 ] catherine

Here is a little something for the boys. I have seen many a groom struggle trying to fold the perfect pocket square until his dad or grandfather steps in. Here is a little video by The Art Of Manliness, a fun website for men looking for a little help when it comes to all things manly.

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