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Popping the question A couple’s first official step toward the altar

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Old gold in a new creation Choosing the perfect rings

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The ultimate wedding experience The wedding experience of your dreams

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Budgeting is important Examining your finances

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Raise a glass Tips for a good toast

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Wedding Wines Extensive choices and styles are available

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Dealing with complicated family dynamics Incorporating stepparents and stepsiblings

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Host a successful event with the help of caterers Help with ensuring a successful party

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Makeup Tips for Brides & Bridesmaids Finding a balance to look your best

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On the issue of attire Choosing the right attire

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Tame wedding day nerves Combating anxiety as the big day draws near

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From the moment you say yes Look radiant on your big day

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Budget Planner

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A marriage proposal is a couple’s first official step toward the altar.

Tradition dictates that men pop the question, with their surprised and hopefully soon-to-be-fiancées ultimately deciding if wedding bells will be on the horizon.

Although that tradition isn’t as ingrained as it once was. More on that shortly.

Proposing marriage can be nerve wracking.

However, if the time seems right and love is in the air, popping the question can be exciting.

Regardless of who is proposing marriage, the following strategies can help make proposals memorable and successful.

Turn the tides An old Irish tradition known as “The Lady’s Privilege” was established in the fifth century by a nun named St. Brigid.

She decided to create an opportunity for women to propose marriage. This day fell on every leap year, February 29. Centuries later, women can still use this tradition as the impetus to take the marriage reigns into their own hands. But women need not wait for the next leap year to propose.

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Many women view proposing as an empowering action that is tied to the evolving view of independent women. Couples are negotiating more in the marriage process, and the dissolution of commonly held practices is occurring more often.

Choose a sentimental location Couples will remember the proposal for the rest of their lives, so choose a proposal location that has sentimental connections. Think about where the first “I love you” was uttered or where a first date occurred. These can be prime locations to pop the question.

Note her style Engagement rings play a big role in many couples’ proposals. One person’s style is not necessarily what his or her partner will like.

Bigger isn’t always better. Rather, choose a ring that reflects your partner’s preferences and personality. Take your partner jewelry shopping and see which types of jewelry he or she is most drawn to. Certain preferences can serve as a jumping off point for ring designs.

Ask for the family’s blessing Men no longer need to ask their girlfriends’ fathers for “permission” to wed their daughters.

However, asking your partner’s family for their blessing is a sign of respect and can add a romantic and heartfelt touch to the proposal.

Capture the moment Though we live in an age when every moment of people’s lives is documented with videos and photographs posted to social media, proposals still stand out as extra special moments. Think about hiring a professional photographer to discreetly capture the proposal and your partner’s reaction so it can be cherished for years to come.

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Old gold in a

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The Coast Discovery Inn, conveniently located in downtown Campbell River, features the elegant Quadra/Cortes Ballroom, which accommodates up to 120 people for your wedding reception.

Our Red Seal Chef has a wide selection of menu options from which you may choose. Understanding that you may have guests who have dietary restrictions, we also have the flexibility to incorporate adaptations into your menu. Casual or formal, plated or buffet, you select the meal, the settings and the presentation.

Then, setup to clean up, we take care of the rest.

The per person price for dinner includes having our professional, uniformed staff in attendance, our good linens, dishware, cutlery and skirted buffet tables.

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We pay attention to the smallest details, ensuring your wedding reception runs smoothly, is stress free, and creates wonderful memories for you.

In addition to providing the venue for your celebration, we offer special wedding rates on blocks of rooms for the bridal party and out of town guests.

Your guests can dance until the wee hours and then take the elevator home and enjoy complimentary breakfast the next morning. For qualified couples, we will provide our Honeymoon Jacuzzi Suite for the wedding night, compliments of the hotel.

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Couples engaged to be married have a lot on their plates as they begin planning their weddings.

Whereas tradition once demanded parents of the bride pay for a couple’s wedding, nowadays more and more engaged couples are completely or partially financing their own nuptials. That means prospective brides and grooms must develop wedding budgets that won’t ensure their first act as Mr. and Mrs. is paying down debt.

A recent online study found that many couples still receive substantial financial support from their parents. The survey found that on average, the bride’s parents contributed 44 per cent of the overall wedding budget, while couples financed 43 per cent (the remaining 13 per cent was financed by the groom’s parents and additional sources).

Couples who hope to follow that formula or pay for their weddings on their own can heed the following tips to build wedding budgets that won’t break the bank but will still ensure a day to remember forever.

Examine your collective finances Few couples know the details of each other’s finances before getting engaged. While some may still hesitate to share their personal financial information upon getting engaged, an open and honest discussion and examination of each person’s finances is the only way to develop a realistic wedding budget that both partners can live with.

Once couples know what they can contribute, they can then consult their parents to determine if they are intending to contribute.

Develop a preliminary guest list A preliminary guest list can give couples an idea

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of how large and expensive their wedding will be.

The average cost per wedding guest in 2016 was $237. While that cost can vary greatly depending on geography and other factors, couples should keep that figure in mind when drafting their guest lists.

If need be, keep costs down by trimming the guest list so it includes only close family members and friends.

Don’t count on gifts Many couples justify runaway wedding budgets by telling themselves that they will ultimately get the money back via wedding gifts. While many guests will give financial gifts, counting on such windfalls is a recipe for accruing debt. Do not build potential wedding gifts into your wedding budget. If you do so and your expectations fall short, you could be facing considerable debt upon returning home from your honeymoon.

Gather quotes before choosing a location Where couples get married will have a great impact on how much money they will spend on their weddings. Venues within the same city can vary greatly with regard to pricing and offerings, so couples should give themselves ample time to gather quotes and find an affordable venue they like.

Over estimate When determining a budget you can live with, remember to include a little extra for unforeseen costs. Weddings are large undertakings and it’s reasonable to expect some unforeseen costs to arise.

Building such costs into your initial budget will make these unforeseen circumstances that much easier to handle.

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What’s the deal with toasting, anyway?

A toast is a drink raised in the health or honour of someone. Such salutes are typically accompanied by some heartfelt words or tokens of advice. Toasts are a common component of social gatherings, including retirement parties, milestone birthdays and weddings.

Toast of the town

It’s difficult to pinpoint who originated the practice of toasting. Several ancient societies would raise a glass in honour of deities or special guests. Ancient Greeks offered libations to the gods as a part of ritualistic practices and also as a point to drink to each other’s good health. Ancient Romans at one point instituted a practice that all people must drink to Emperor Augustus at each meal.

The term “toast” has an interesting history. Dating back to the 16th century, “toast” refers to a piece of toasted bread. A piece of toast was commonly added to wine during this time because wine was quite inferior in quality then compared to modern vintages.

Stale bread was placed into the jug to soak up acidity and improve the flavour. The wine also improved the palatability of the old or spiced bread. According to National Geographic magazine, by the 18th century, the term “toast” had been transferred from the floating piece of bread to the person honoured by the toast.

Eventually, “toast” represented the drink raised or the words offered with the gesture.

Preparing for a toast

Toasts can be off-the-cuff remarks shared in the moment, but for many special events, they should be prepared well in advance. Nowadays, some toast-givers devote extra time to preparing toasts, particularly because they know these sentiments can live on indefinitely on social media. Giving a toast can induce anxiety, but some nerves can be relieved simply by doing one’s homework and not procrastinating.

Writing tips

A person giving a toast is trying to gain the attention of a group of people who may not be very attentive.

These tips can improve the content of the toasts and their delivery.

Keep yourself out of it

This toast is not about you. It’s about the people you are honouring. Therefore, do not make any selfcongratulatory messages. Make it all about them.

Obviously, it should be personalized, but you can put yourself into the toast without it being about you.

The hook

Open the toast with a good joke or anecdote which can break the tension that the person giving the toast may feel by getting a laugh right off the bat.

Keep it short

This is a toast, not a monologue. Be brief so that the audience doesn’t lose interest. Set a five-minute limit.

Wrap it up

Conclude the toast by tying the story back to the introduction and making sure to include the audience once more. This will help you get the biggest laughs and applause.

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We all know how much time, money and planning goes into the preparations of a wedding and if you are making your own Wedding Wines, then you’ve already taken the smartest step towards caring enough to find out more. Learn what wines work best for you and your guests and take advantage of the current legislation that allows the serving of U-Brew wines at your wedding or special occasion.

Wine is a highlight of a wedding, so it’s a great idea to find out more about the extensive choices and styles available to you from local wine makers and U-Brews. Today many offer 100% guaranteed satisfaction, high quality grape juice and concentrate from the world’s best wine regions along with the expertise to help guide you through what can often be a difficult challenge.

Let their staff help you make the perfect wine to serve that will help make your day even more unique and memorable.

One important thing to remember is to that you need to make the wine ahead of time so that whatever you choose, it will have time to age.

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Families come in all shapes and sizes and during special events – particularly those steeped in tradition, such as weddings – blended families may have to employ certain tactics to ensure the events go off without a hitch.

though a wedding is about the union of two people, couples engaged to be married must contend with the politics of divorce or other familial issues. This includes if and how to incorporate stepparents and stepsiblings into the ceremony and celebration.

When planning their weddings, couples must give consideration to the needs of their families. Even

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customize their decisions based on their own unique situations. Even when families have been happy through the years, the unique circumstances surrounding the nuptials can dredge up former insecurities and certain aspects may require extra patience and tact.

Brides and grooms who are not particularly close to their stepfamilies still have to recognize the role they play in the family dynamics. These people are still family, so respect and courtesy should be offered. If there is any lingering animosity, extend the olive branch on this day and try not to let anyone be made to feel as if they are unimportant.

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While the wedding may be about you and your spouse, you must consider the feelings of others. Biological parents and stepparents may act defensively if they feel uncomfortable or hurt, and that can create an air of negativity to the day. Try to avoid this by considering potential areas of conflict.

For example, mothers might be hurt if their ex-husbands’ new girlfriends are asked to be in a group family photo. Instead, select separate times to have everyone included.

Remember to give parents and stepparents

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priority seating as well, and they each should be seated next to someone they love and someone with whom they can converse comfortably. You may think everyone can play nice, but it’s best not to push the issue just to make a point at the wedding.

Recently, a father made waves on the Internet when a video of him pulling the bride’s stepfather up to assist in walking her down the aisle went viral. This was a wonderful image of families making it work despite their differences or the awkwardness that can result when brides or grooms have parents and stepparents in attendance.

Although this scenario might not play out for all, find ways to impart a special touch, especially if you’re close to both your biological parents and your stepparents. For example, your biological father may walk you down the aisle, while your stepfather may enjoy the first dance.

Purchase flowers and wedding party gifts for all of the special people in your lives, including your stepfamily.

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packages, hosts can discuss if certain substitutions or amendments can be made to packages to meet their needs and the needs of their guests.

Working with a reputable and reliable Food should not be overlooked when caterer is the first step toward ensuring a choosing a catering hall. Be sure to taste test the menu to determine if the food is party will be successful and enjoyable. up to par. Catering should meet hosts’ Budget should factor into hosts’ decisions expectations as well. regarding catering. Speak with the catering manager prior to booking and be sure Finding the right caterer requires hosts to that there is a package that will fit into consider the venue, their budgets and a your budget. When examining catering host of additional factors.

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Professional makeup artists understand just how heavy a hand to use to apply makeup, but the do-it-yourselfer may need some instruction to master wedding day makeup.

Often the key to wedding makeup is simplicity. Brides want their best features enhanced and have the makeup add to their beauty rather than outshine it. Brides want guests to notice their faces and gowns and not their makeup. Here are some tips brides can employ in an effort to put their best faces forward.

Begin preparations a few days prior to the wedding. If you will be enhancing your skin colour with a spray-tan, do so at least two days prior to the wedding. By the third day the colour will set and appear more natural.

The same idea applies to your brows. Tweezing, waxing and threading can create irritation and redness. Have your brows professionally shaped a few days before the wedding and then

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do a minor touch-up with your tweezer the night before. This allows your skin to recover and redness to dissipate.

Start out with well hydrated and moisturized skin. Apply a few layers of moisturizer, preferably one with an SPF if you will be spending time out in the sun. When the moisturizer is completely absorbed and dry, use a skin priming product that will help keep your foundation locked into place.

Match your foundation colour to your natural skin colour. When these colours don’t match, your face may look like it is a separate shade from your neck and decolletage. If you will be tanning, then find a shade that matches the tanned colour.

A foundation that has slightly yellow undertones will even out redness on the face and look better in photos. Apply the foundation thoroughly with a sponge or brush and be sure to blend it well at your neckline. Set the foundation with a matte powder.

Use an eyebrow pencil or powder to fill in your brows. This is a must for your wedding day and can really help to frame your eyes. Use small, light flicks of the pencil rather than long strokes to make the colour blend naturally. Use a brush to blend in further. Always go a shade or two lighter than your natural colour. Finish with a gel that will set the hairs into place.

Complement your lips and eyes. If you are going for a dramatic eye, opt for a more neutral lip and vice versa. Neutral colours look best for

weddings and will not appear dated in photos.

Stick to subtle browns and taupes for universal flattery on most eye colours. Use a light hand to apply a neutral shade of light shadow all over the lid. Apply a medium brown to the crease of the eye and a darker brown to the very outer corner and blend thoroughly. A very light shade of shadow can be used directly under the browline and toward the inside of the eye to make eyes appear wide and bright.

Apply liner before mascara and blend it with a brush. Use mascara to lengthen lashes. If you will be using false lashes, apply them now.

Err on the shorter side for fake lashes, and cut them as needed to fit your eye. Lashes that are too long or full may appear cartoonish and can be uncomfortable to wear. Connect your lashes together with the false ones with another application of mascara. Waterproof mascara will hold up through tears of joy.

Choose a long-lasting lip colour that will hold up through kisses and smiles. Lip stains work very well, as they provide that hint of colour but wear well during the day.

Another helpful tip is to perform a practice run prior to the wedding, taking some photographs to see how the makeup looks in pictures. Cameras and flashes can wash out makeup, so sometimes you need to apply just a little more than usual for it to show up on film. Certain makeup products will reflect light more, don’t forget to stock up on oil-blotting papers to touch up your face during the day.

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Even though wedding invitations rarely offer specific information regarding attire, chances are the wording will provide clues that can help guests interpret the desired dress code.

If the invitation mentions casual attire, it’s important to realize that everyday casual is different from wedding casual. Jeans, shorts and tank tops are unacceptable unless otherwise noted.

Err on the side of caution and go with business casual, which includes chinos, slacks, a polo shirt or button-down shirt for men.

Women can wear a sundress or slacks or a skirt and an attractive blouse. If the invitation mentions beach casual, shorts and even sandals are likely acceptable.

Semiformal dresswear, sometimes referred to as “dressy casual,” is a step up from casual clothing. Cocktail dresses or a more elegant skirt and top are the norms. Gentleman generally wear a suit and tie. Coordinate the colours of clothing to the time of day.

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Formal attire is the default dress code for the majority of weddings. When the invitation does not specify a dress code, it is safe to assume formal attire is expected. Men can choose among a dark suit and tie or a tuxedo. Women can opt for a formal cocktail-length dress, a classic suit or a long dress. Select among tones that are grey, black or brown.

Black tie events also require formal attire. Black tie typically goes hand-in-hand with an evening wedding. Black tie is more rigid for male guests, who should wear a tuxedo, black bow tie, cummerbund, and patent leather shoes. Women have a little more leeway with their attire at such gatherings.

A long evening gown might be preferable. However, a chic cocktail dress also can be acceptable, and darker, neutral colours are most appropriate. Some invitations may reference “Black Tie Preferred.” While men may opt for a tuxedo, a black suit also can be worn.

The most formal of occasions will request white tie attire. Ball gowns and tuxedos with tails are the norm, as are dramatic jewelry and hairstyles. White tie attire is akin to what one might see worn to awards shows. Very few weddings take attire to this extreme, and you would definitely know if the one you’re attending is planning to do so.

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When couples tie the knot, many changes are in store, many compromises will be made and many lasting memories will be created. But in the weeks and months before their big day, couples can easily get caught up in the whirlwind of wedding planning, never taking inventory of their feelings until their wedding days have arrived.

everything goes according to plan. But it’s impossible to plan for each and every outcome on your wedding day. Focus on everything that can go right, rather than worrying about what might go wrong.

Also, realize that your guests are your friends and family members who will be forgiving of any hiccups along the way. You’re bound to recover gracefully from any mishaps.

Come their wedding day, couples should not be surprised if some nerves set in. A survey from the anxiety self-help resource The Fear Source indicated 71 percent of brides-to-be suffered from some type of nerves during the lead-up to their weddings. Ninety-two percent of brides experienced nerves on the day of the wedding or the evening before, while 66 percent reported that it affected their daily lives prior to their weddings or hampered their performance and enjoyment during the day itself.

Weddings are huge undertakings, so it’s no surprise that couples sometimes feel overwhelmed. Ask reliable relatives or friends to double-check all of the last-minute details. This way you don’t feel it is all on your shoulders.

Pre-wedding jitters are common and can be the subconscious telling a person that something needs to be remedied. Wedding nerves do not mean a wedding is doomed; it just means certain issues may need to be worked through.

Wedding days nerves are to be expected and often have little to do with the decision to get married. Planning such a big event can be nerve-wracking, but there are ways to combat any anxiety that builds up as the big day draws near.

Speak with your future spouse about the things that may be causing your anxiety. Maybe you have doubts on financial choices or where you will be living after the wedding. Communicating openly and honestly is one of the foundations of a strong relationship.

Wedding planning involves making many decisions, and sometimes couples move at breakneck speeds. Make slowing down a priority. Try to enjoy a quiet dinner with just the two of you. When enjoying peaceful moments, take deep breaths, which can be calming and revitalizing. If need be, consider signing up for a yoga or tai chi class to force you to slow down.

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11 Months to go

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10 Months to go

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9 Months to go

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8 Months to go

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6 Months to go

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❏ Finalize guest list and mailing addresses ❏ Research invitation designs ❏ Select an officiate and discuss ceremony service ❏ Order wedding dress and accessories ❏ Book day of transportation for the bride, groom and bridal party ❏ Reserve a hotel room for the wedding night ❏ Update passports, if necessary

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❏ Draft seating chart ❏ Confirm that each bridesmaid has received her dress ❏ Review ceremony details with the officiate ❏ Apply for a marriage license ❏ Send photo shot list to photographer ❏ Send the play list to band/DJ ❏ Attend bachelor/bachelorette parties ❏ Write your wedding speech/toast ❏ Prepare bride and groom emergency kits ❏ Start breaking in wedding day shoes ❏ Attend a hair and makeup trial and (take pictures) ❏ Find something old, new, borrowed and blue ❏ Attend final dress fitting ❏ Pick up the wedding rings ❏ Send seating and place cards to calligrapher

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5 Months to go

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3 Months to go

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Elegant, lavish weddings provide moments couples will remember for years to come.

But while such storybook ceremonies and receptions remain popular, casual affairs are also gaining in popularity.

More and more couples are opting for less pageantry and more laid back panache when planning their weddings. For those who prefer something more intimate and more personalized, casual weddings may be the way to go.

There are many advantages to having a “luxe with less” wedding, including the ability to break molds and impart more of the couple’s personality into the event.

Transforming the festivities into a casual affair can help keep the overall budget low while still allowing for an exciting and enjoyable event. To put casual plans into motion, consider these ideas to help the wedding vision come to fruition.

Changing the venue also enables couples to pick unique spots that may hold special meaning to them. For example, couples can choose the site of their first date or the location where their proposal took place.

Enjoy a casual, free-spirited wedding that incorporates some aspects of formality in an off-beat way.

Menus or wedding programs printed at home can set the casual tone couples are looking for. Look for eclectic fabrics to use as gift tags or napkin holders. Handpainted signs or a hodge-podge of picture frames can display pertinent information, such as itineraries or seating arrangements.

Encourage friends or family to contribute a favourite menu item to the food offerings.

A home-baked dessert can be delicious and budget-friendly.

Clothing often indicates the formality of an occasion. Everyone from the wedding party to the guests can dress down to make the whole thing a little more casual.

Sundresses can replace taffeta bridesmaids’ gowns. Maybe the guys opt for tailored sports coats with jeans. Guests may feel comfortable in less formal attire that facilitates dancing and mingling.

Casual weddings are becoming more popular as many couples are playing down the party for various reasons, so don’t feel like you have to make everything super formal because of tradition.

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