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Picking the right venue is a crucial decision

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hoosing the perfect place to say “I do” is one of the most important decisions for your wedding.

Ensuring the venue can accommodate your needs, has the right look and feel and provides a lasting impression are all elements to consider.

Another important consideration when choosing a venue is how many elements of your wedding the venue supports.

Some venues are only able to accommodate the ceremony or reception, while others are able to host your ceremony, reception and accommodations.

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ON-SITE WEDDING CO-ORDINATOR Inquire if the venue has an onsite wedding coordinator to assist with planning.

Their knowledge of the venue, local partners and trending ideas can make your planning easier, ensuring you are getting the best of the best.

And that gives peace of mind.

BUDGET Last, but certainly not least, venues that offer a full package often result in a savings to your budget.

With the right venue, you can reduce costs, transportation and stress.

This will allow you to spend more time and energy enjoying your big day with your family, friends and guests.

ACCOMMODATIONS A venue that provides accommodations as well as the ceremony and reception location is the trifecta of perfect.

This allows your guests to park their vehicles, put away their keys and enjoy your wedding.

PHOTOGRAPHY Photos are such an important part in capturing the memories of the day.

Ensuring the venue has multiple photo locations will remove the stress of having to travel from location to location.

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Here’s why you should attend the 2019 Kamloops Bridal Fair If you are newly engaged or trying to complete your wedding planning, there are many advantages to attending the next Kamloops Bridal Fair.

The fair will be held on Sunday, Jan. 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Campus Activity Centre at Thompson Rivers University.

Make a day out of it by bringing along your fiancé, wedding party, family and friends.

The fair will feature 60 exhibitors to help you create your perfect day. You will get inspired as you check out the latest trends when it comes to colours, flowers, décor, wedding attire and so much more.

With multiple exhibitors in one location, you can directly compare quality, service and who will bring your wedding dreams to life.

You will meet various exhibitors, representing decorators, DJs, photographers, caterers, wedding planners, florists, hairdressers, makeup artists, bridal shops, wedding venues, transportation options and more.

Plan to spend the day checking out magical displays where you will be able to hear, smell, touch and even taste certain products to help guide you in your planning.

While at the fair, take a break and check out the bridal lounge for a bite to eat and a beverage to sip. This will give you a chance to relax and consider all the exhibitors you have met throughout the day.

The 2019 Kamloops Bridal Fair will leave you ready to make all the important decisions in transforming your wedding vision into reality.

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Ten tips to ensure wedding day success Here are some suggestions that will go a long way toward making the big day memorable: 1. Book in advance: Wedding vendors are in high demand. Even if you are flexible on your date, the vendors you want to work with may not be, so be sure to book as far in advance as you can.

2. Rank and align priorities with your budget: Consider all the details and their level of importance and then budget accordingly.

If you do not think that having a lavish wedding cake is a big priority for you, reduce the amount you spend on it. If having a top-rated photographer is important, allocate more of your budget to that.

3. Be weather wise: Weather can be unpredictable.

If you are having an outdoor wedding, consider adding a tent rental into your budget. This will keep you and your guests protected against rain or extreme heat from the sun.

4. Have a rehearsal: Ideally, you should schedule your rehearsal the day before at the same time as your wedding ceremony.

Ensure everyone in your wedding party knows what they need to do the day of.

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5. Assigning point of contacts: To lessen the stress the day of, ask a reliable friend or family member who is not a part of the wedding party to be your day-of point of contact.

Ideally, this person will be part of the planning process and will know what is happening, but will be available throughout the entire day.

6. Create a wedding day kit: Anything can happen. To lessen the disaster of an ill-fitting garter or a drink spilled on a dress, always be prepared for the unexpected.

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KAMLOOPS BRIDAL FAIR PREVIEW • Deodorant • Ibuprofin • Hand sanitizer • Band-Aids • Vendor list 7. Have a vendor list: Write down the list of names and phone numbers of important contacts.

Here are a few people to include on your list: • Florist • Officiant/commissioner • Photographer/videographer • Decorator • Bakery • Venue contact • Transportation contact • Makeup artist • Hairstylist • Caterer • DJ 8. Food equals fuel: Think about who will need to be fed on the day of the wedding.

Most photographers, DJs or other vendors will be there during the mealtime.

Ensure you have snacks available for you and your bridal party as you will be spending the day getting ready for the big “I do.”

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ding, always do it in advance.

Consider your budget, the number of guests and the time you have for wedding planning.

Last-minute searching and crafting can be stressful and you won’t have as much time as you think in the weeks leading up to the wedding.

10. Be grateful: Always send out thank-you cards.

Your friends, family and guests celebrated with you and should be thanked.

When it comes to gifts received, it is hard to remember who they are from once unwrapped.

A good trick is to tape the card to the gift so you can reference it in your thank-you card.

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By sticking to this 10-point plan, your wedding day will come together with far less stress. Planning ahead is always a fantastic idea.

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Your wedding will definitely take the cake

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tiered wedding cake is often a fitting conclusion to a wedding reception.

Today’s brides and grooms are experimenting with flavours and designs so their cake is unique.

It’s no longer necessary to stick with a white cake with buttercream frosting for your wedding day. Think about exploring other flavours and fillings to tempt the guests’ taste buds.

For those who can’t settle on just one flavour, how about having a different flavour for each layer?

Couples getting married in the fall may want to think about a spice cake that evokes the feelings of sipping a mug of spiced cider.

Cream cheese frosting is often a pairing with spice cake, or think about a layer of caramel that will make it taste like you’re enjoying a candied Halloween apple.

A hummingbird cake may fit the bill for a spring wedding. This is made with mashed bananas, pineapples and chopped pecans.

This cake is perfect when paired with cream cheese frosting.

Yellow or white cake are universal favourites.

Some pizzazz can be added through the use of creative fillings. Consider something citrusy and summery for a summer wedding. Raspberry preserves or lemon curd are tart and sweet.

For a tropical flair, mangoes or passion fruit can be mixed with touches of coconut.

A winter wedding can be accented with rich flavours, like a decadent chocolate cake filled with

chocolate ganache and black cherries — black forest style.

Those toasting to the good life may want an almond cake enhanced with some fine liqueur and simple chocolate buttercream.

Couples should sit down with their baker and sample a number of flavour combinations to determine a recipe that works for them.

Pastry companies also may be able to develop a cake that encompasses a couple’s favourite flavours or symbolizes a special moment in their lives.

A Boston cream pie-inspired cake may liven up the wedding of a couple who became engaged in Beantown.

A cannoli cream filled cake will usher memories of a trip to Italy.

Kids at heart can enjoy candy confection cakes filled with gooey chocolate, nuts and marshmallows.

Whatever the case, couples can use their cake as a centerpiece that wows the senses of taste as well as vision.

Consider displaying this culinary masterpiece on a table with the seating cards placed around it so that it can be enjoyed the entire night.

The right cake can make your wedding day all the more sweeter.

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A salute to the all the bridal fair sponsors We thank the following for helping to make the 2019 Kamloops Bridal Fair the go-to event for all future brides, grooms and their families: Show Sponsors: TRU Conference Centre Viva Bridal Boutique Common Sound Exhibitors: A1 Bus Ltd. Aglow Mobile Bridal Boutique Arbonne Avenue Media House Bed, Bath & Beyond Claire Hanna Graphic Design Cork N Label U-Brew Inc. Delta Hotels by Marriott Kamloops DiVine Tours Kamloops Doctor Love Hemp City Dolan Creek Farm Doves Above Kamloops Expedia CruiseShipCenters Fabutan Hush Lash Studio First Comes Love Gowns & Events Flowers from Sarah’s Garden Four Points Sheraton Kamloops Holly Louwerse Photography Hudson’s Bay Kamloops Florist Kitchen Charm Canada

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