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Why should you attend the 2020 Kamloops Bridal Fair?

f you are newly engaged or trying to complete your wedding planning, there are many advantages to attending January’s Kamloops Bridal Fair.

Join us on Sunday, Jan. 26, in the Campus Activity Centre at Thompson Rivers University from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Make a day out of it by bringing along your fiancé, wedding party, family and friends.

The bridal fair will feature more than 55 exhibitors

to help you create your perfect day. Get inspired and 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, ranging from decorators, DJs, photographers, caterers, wedding planners, florists, hairdressers, makeup artists, bridal shops, wedding venues and

transportation options.

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.

The 2020 Kamloops Bridal Fair will leave you ready to make all the important decisions in transforming your wedding vision into reality.

— Jenn and Carrie, 2020 Kamloops Bridal Fair co-ordinators

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All signs point to a memorable wedding

Let a festive wedding sign do some of the talking for you

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ig or small, all weddings need direction.

Signage is not only a beautiful detail to add to your wedding day, but a great way to let your guests know where to go and what to expect throughout your event.

From welcome signs to hashtags, couples have been adding their personal touches to their wedding décor by implementing creative signs to deliver messages to their guests.

Wedding signage is a great opportunity to personalize your wedding with quotes, photos, illustrations and sentiments that mean

the most to you.

They are perfect for any outdoor or indoor ceremony and reception and a creative way to enhance your wedding décor.

Custom signage is a beautiful way to celebrate a moment in time that will forever change your life.

Not only will they serve as chic décor at your wedding, but you can take them home with you after the fact for a nostalgic reminder of the best day of your lives.

There are endless ways to make these pieces your own.

Signs can be customized to include your names, wedding date and wedding colours to co-ordinate perfectly with your wedding

décor — making a statement all at once.

Just imagine chalkboards or rustic barn wood DIY sandwich boards, neon signs crafted in cursive lettering or modern and elegant acrylic wedding signage displayed on an easel or suspended from the branch of a tree.

Create your own or look to Pinterest, Instagram and top wedding blogs for inspiration.

Whether silly or sincere, cute or clever, add some personality to your big day and let a festive sign do some of the talking for you.

— Jody Peddle, Thompson Rivers University Conference Centre

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Bride Lisa Bossio (left) and maid of honour Angel St. Amour checked out signs at the 2017 bridal fair.

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Get a Pinterest-worthy wedding on a budget

A guide to planning an affordable and memorable wedding while celebrating your individual personality and style

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edding styling is more than just choosing a colour scheme and following it through with every chair cover and napkin.

It’s about creating an atmosphere.

Try thinking of a few words that describe how you’d like your wedding day to feel and refer to this throughout the planning process.

Modern, romantic, minimal, rustic, whimsical, edgy, informal, cozy, elegant, glam — whatever you chose, it will all come together in the end.

Plus, it will have a lot more charm than something that’s been forced to match.

As the wedding industry continues to evolve and

we enter a new decade, weddings have become less about tradition and matchy-matchy décor and more about choosing your own personal adventure.

The biggest trend appears to be individuality.

I encourage all couples to consider an ambience or a mood that celebrates their personal love story, as opposed to being led by trends, colours and themes.

Embrace the styles you love when choosing your venue and deciding your decor.

Look at what you wear, what your home looks like and what you enjoy looking at and build from there.

Think about the vibe and atmosphere in the coffee shops and restaurants you visit or where you feel most alive.

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mountains, the beach and being surrounded by water is my ultimate happy place.

Wedding styling on a budget is all about finding your creativity — and it’s easier than you may think.

When it comes to wedding decorations, the options and the money it takes to pull off a Pinterestworthy reception might seem overwhelming.

It’s also hard to deny Instagram’s enduring influence on wedding-day décor.

However, with a bit of imagination and some doit-yourself know-how, you can create a day to remember by doing things your own way, on a budget and with beautifully personalized results.

Your venue plays a huge role in shaping the ambiance of your wedding.

The best way to save

on wedding decorations is to hold your wedding in a beautiful location. Seek out a venue that fits the aesthetic you have in mind for your big day.

If the setting is beautiful, you shouldn’t have to do a lot to enhance the space with décor elements.

Also, consider the size of the space.

If you are hosting a smaller reception, a large event space will appear empty and be costlier to fill with décor.

Rather than try to incorporate a dozen different design elements into your wedding décor, focus on one or two larger items that will create a big impact on the look and feel of the space.

It could be an eyecatching wedding sign, a floral arch behind the head table or even a beautifully

decorated bar area.

By focusing on one or two big items, you’ll be able to create that “wow” factor without breaking the bank.

Reusing décor elements throughout your day is a money saver. Your bridesmaids’ bouquets can easily become your table centrepieces.

Your ceremony backdrop would look gorgeous behind your head table or cake table.

There’s no reason you should have to spend money on duplicate items, especially if your budget is tight.

It’s amazing how lighting can truly transform a space and improve the atmosphere and ambiance.

This is a huge plus when decorating on a budget.

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place inside or outside, you can instantly add romance and coziness with strategically hung Edison bulb string lights, twinkle lights or good ol’ fashioned candlelight.

Greenery is the unsung hero of wedding décor and is very versatile. Foliage can provide texture and add shape and colour.

Whether it is garlands of eucalyptus, giant tropical leaves, potted ferns or olive branch wreaths, greenery has the power to add life and a sense of natural elegance to wedding décor without the larger price tag of flowers.

Replace the pros with pals, if possible. Utilizing the talents of friends and family in place of hiring a professional can save you a significant amount of money and add an extra dose of personalization.

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TRU’s Conference Centre offers a wide variety of place-setting options for wedding receptions.

Think of all the talented people in your life who could possibly help out with your wedding day needs.

Do you know a florist, photographer or seamstress? Or perhaps someone who loves to craft, is handy or exudes creativity?

There are plenty of free templates and printables

online for your invitations, signage, menus and more.

I am one of those creative types who has been honoured and thrilled to help friends and family by designing wedding bouquets and invitations and creating centrepieces and decorating entire venues.

Weddings often come with a high price tag, but

there are ways to cut corners and still have your celebration feel and look special for you and your guests.

With a little creativity and individuality, the possibilities are endless.

— Jody Peddle, Thompson Rivers University Conference Centre

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After the wedding, it’s the after-party . . .

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any wedding guests are not ready to call it a night after the deejay plays the last dance at the reception.

After-parties have grown increasingly popular, but planning an after-party is not necessarily as simple as pointing guests to a nearby watering hole.

After-parties can be anything a couple wants them to be.

They can be a bunch of friends toasting marshmallows over a fire pit or a night of dancing at a club.

But it pays for couples to heed a few after party pointers: • Choose a place within walking distance or close to the reception hall or hotel. Guests have likely been indulging in alcohol during the wedding and safety should always be a

priority. If only a few people are going out, you may be able to pile into a cab, but if your affair will be attended by more than a handful of

guests, choose a venue close by so it’s easy for guests to get there and get home.

• Limit the food and drink choices. Ask servers

to bring a few pitchers of beer or sangria and finger foods. This will help avoid disagreements over trying to tally up and split the bill

when it’s time to go home.

• Go comfortably. If you’re ready to get out of wedding finery, by all means change into something

more comfortable. You probably will enjoy yourself more at the after-party if you can mingle in more comfortable attire.

• Take advantage of hotel services. Many hotels have conference rooms or attached bars and restaurants that make perfect gathering places for an after party. Make arrangements with the hotel concierge or the front desk in advance.

• Delegate responsibilities. A busy bride and groom may not have the time or the inclination to plan another party. If guests want to continue celebrating, put the task in the hands of a third party or volunteer.

• Leave whenever you want. Partygoers will eventually need some sleep. Feel free to leave the after party whenever you want. Usually once a few people begin to disperse, the rest of the group will call it a night.

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