Engagment

The white wedding gown

The colour symbolizes purity and celebration.

The veil

Early veils were made of heavy cloth so that the bride could not be easily seen. The theory was that other suitors would not come to steal her away if they did not see how beautiful she was. Traditionally, the veil covers the bride’s face before the ceremony and is thrown back after the marriage vows.

A Few Polite suggestions about Invitation Etiquette

Although they are not your first concern when planning a wedding, your invitations are the first thing your guests will see. Sometimes an invitation is your guest’s only indication of what to expect of your wedding. Today, it is appropriate to send wedding invitations that are strictly traditional or very modern and extremely ornate or clean and simple. The choice is yours; however, it is best to send an invitation that reflects the theme and style of your event.

Whether you choose to go all out and have custom invitations designed specifically for your special day or simply have your invitations custom printed, you will inevitably run into a few issues of propriety and logistics. The invitation may seem like one of the easiest parts of your wedding planning but all brides inevitably run into invitation problems. What follows are a few helpful tips and guidelines to help you avoid some invitation headaches.

The Engagement Session is one of my favourite sessions as a photographer.  It's an important session and if given the opportunity as a couple you should take it!  As a bride could you imagine walking down the aisle without having a fitting for your wedding dress?  Its the opportunity to get to know your photographer,  capture some great photo's that you can use on or before your wedding day,  and most importantly you become more comfortable in front of the camera before the big day.

Best places to propose in the Ottawa area

By Sherri Telenko

Even if you’ve talked about it or you know it’s in your future, making an engagement official is probably the most nerve tingling, stressful yet exhilarating part of the marriage process. After all, this is the story you’ll tell for decades, possibly generations. No pressure. You’ve seen the movies, you know what to say and you might have rehearsed. All that’s left is finding the perfect setting to pop the question. If you need some when and where inspiration, here’s Ottawa Weddings’ shortlist of ideal places in Ottawa to propose ‘til death do we part:

Choosing the season’s best wedding invitations

By Lisa Parker

Wedding invitations are often the first indication of the style or theme of the event. Your friends and family should be able to get an idea about how formal the wedding will be or, in the case of a destination wedding, where the event will be held. Often overlooked, wedding invitations are a crucial part of the wedding planning process, so finding the best ones available should be a top priority.

This means more than just picking top-of-the-line cards and papers. It means choosing wedding invitations that reflect your style and the style of your wedding, and that give your guests all the information they need in order to attend your wedding.