Q: Do you have to invite people just because you went to their wedding? I have a very large family and my fiancé and I don’t want to invite distant relatives because we are on a tight budget. What is the proper etiquette? Read the rest of this entry »
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The Beauty of Bootcamp
My bootcamp motivation: trying dresses on at Sash & Bustle in Toronto. And no, it’s not the dress.
It’s my third week of bootcamp and I have to tell you: I’m addicted. I love the routines (minus those suicides run, right Roger?), I love how it’s all fitting into my schedule and I love the results I am beginning to see (hello biceps, my old friend). In fact just this week I almost doubled the amount of push-ups I can do. Gold star! I also realized this week another great thing about kicking up your workout routine pre-wedding: stress release. After my bootcamp and post-workout stretching I feel relaxed and ready to take on the day. This is a welcome feeling as lately, my days are wedding obsessed and not just because I work at a wedding magazine. Read the rest of this entry »
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Chad Lowe Weds
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Actor Chad Lowe, who stars in the teen drama Pretty Little Liars wed girlfriend Kim Painter of almost three years this past Saturday. The two kept the wedding intimate, opting for an oceanside ceremony at the Terranea Resort in Los Angeles, according to People.com. Chad’s brother actor Rob, was the best man and the couple’s 15-month-old daughter Mabel was the ring bearer. The two also got some planning help from Heidi Mayne of Red25 Events. Congrats to the newlyweds!
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Robbie Williams Single No More
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British pop star Robbie Williams married his longtime girlfriend Ayda Field on Saturday in his Beverly Hills home, reports People.com. The two who have been together since 2006, say “I do” in front of about 75 guests, who got to enjoy champagne during the sunset reception, which then continued into the night with dinner and dancing. Read the rest of this entry »
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Alicia Keys’ Wedding Style
Photography courtesy Stephanie Pistel.
This past weekend Alicia Keys said “I do” in an intimate ceremony on the Mediterranean Sea to boyfriend Swizz Beatz. This past May they announced both their engagement and that they are expecting! For the wedding, Keys wore a Grecian one-shoulder gown by Vera Wang (the same designer who did Chelsea Clinton‘s dress), while her groom choose a Tom Ford tux. Read the rest of this entry »
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Gift for the Groom
Courtesy mybearsshop.com.
Only a few more weeks to go until the big day! I feel like we’ve accomplished a lot over the last few weeks but one major thing still left to think about—the groom’s gift!
Because Bojan and I have been together for so long, we often don’t bother getting each other major birthday or Christmas gifts. But our wedding day is totally different. While I know that Bojan will appreciate any gift I give to him, this is the time to get him something special that he’s always wanted. Unlike Christmases and birthdays which come and go every year, a wedding is a once in a lifetime event.
I am a firm believer in spending money on experiences rather than material things. Some of the best times we’ve shared are when we’ve travelled! To this end, I’ve narrowed my gift down to a few choices (don’t worry, Bojan won’t be reading this!). Read the rest of this entry »
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Food for Thought
Photography courtesy of Melrose Bakery.
I’m glad to report that we have FINALLY made arrangements for catering and of course, the cake! In deciding the menu, Bojan and I wanted to go with both hot and cold hors d’oeuvres. We wanted plenty of meat and influences from both Asia and Eastern Europe. Below is a list of the food items we’ve decided on: Read the rest of this entry »
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The Meaning of Marriage
The last two weeks I’ve had much time to reflect on the idea of marriage and what it truly means to me. We’ve decided to write our own vows and I’ve given much thought to what I would like to say to my husband-to-be to sum up our last 10 years and express my love, admiration and respect for him. Read the rest of this entry »
