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Day 79: William and Kate Say No to 3D

There’s no need to bust out your 3D glasses for the Royal Wedding on April 29th. William and Kate have decided not to have the wedding broadcast in 3D because of the additional cameras that would be required in Westminster Abbey. Due to the limited audience for 3D broadcasts, the couple would rather focus on accommodating 2D, radio and online coverage of the event, according to Patrick Harrison, Press Secretary for the Prince of Wales. In other news, Wills and Kate have also nixed celebrity singers—including Elton John—at the ceremony. Instead, they will play traditional church music. The decision to have a choir and organ is in keeping with the couple’s desire to have a more intimate and traditional celebration. Sir Elton John, however, is still expected to attend.

planning » rosie's ideas

the coolest favours EVER–custom CD’s

I know what you’re probably thinking–custom CD’s for wedding favours? Really?! But one look at these custom CD’s designed by Steep Street will change your mind. These aren’t just your typical burned discs covered in a white label. Nope–the custom favours that they create at this awesome shop are artsy, personalized and very professional-looking. The one above was made especially for a bride and groom who prepared a playlist of the most important songs from their first ten years together. Here’s a more accurate description of the whole design approach:

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planning » rosie's ideas

what’s on your reception playlist?

If you’re unsure of which songs should make up your wedding playlist–or unsure if your guests will respond to your music choices–then you may want to check out songvote.com. It’s actually a pretty cool tool (and easy too!), I signed up for it myself just to give it a whirl. Read the rest of this entry »

blogger search » traditional

Let’s Face the Music…and (TRY to) Dance

So far in my blogging journey, I’d like to think you’ve been able to get to know me pretty well. In that I’m terrified of the cold (yet having a wedding in the dead of winter), I’m a DIY enthusiast, willing to dump eggs all over my head, dress up as a medieval princess, an eternal optimist, proudly English, poor, and maybe slightly too much of a nerd.  (Nice to meet you!)  But aside from all that, one of the things I’m most passionate about in life is music.

We’re really trying to incorporate fun, personality, and things that really are meaningful for us into our wedding. Short of hiring a kitten-shaped tux and training our little cat on the concept of “straight line,” I think we’re doing quite well! Music is a big part of both our lives, so naturally this was an area in which we could have a little fun.

Our ceremony will be at David’s church. Traditionally Roman Catholic, there are certain restrictions on the sort of music that can be played. Let’s just say my dreams of walking down the aisle to the Star Trek: TNG theme have gone firmly out the window. Luckily, David plays in the church band with one of the city’s best local musicians, part of a duo who are kindly going to sing at the ceremony. He’s wonderfully talented, fun, and down to earth, and I can’t wait to hear them perform! Read the rest of this entry »

blogger search » eco

Music Be the Food of Love

At Tegan and Sara concert.

If music be the food of love, then we shall feast on our wedding day.

Music is very important to Ger and I, so we want to make sure we have the perfect mix playing for the big day. We also want to make sure our guests enjoy themselves (and shake their booty too!!!). That’s why we are asking one of our good friends, and music expert, Patrick, to serve as our personal DJ. Read the rest of this entry »

planning » rosie's ideas

Just for Fun: If Super Mario Had a Wedding…

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We’re a bit obsessed with Super Mario right now, or shall I say we’re a “Wii” crazy. Jenn’s been playing non-stop ever since she bought a console over the holidays, Alison has been trying to beat the new Super Mario Bros. (I beat it a few weeks ago!), Nicole even took a stab at Wii Sports, and Steph is thinking of trying it out. I wasn’t even going to blog about Super Mario until I received this awesome e-mail with a Super Mario cake image from Chrissie at Too Nice to Slice. So, the image got me thinking. If Super Mario were to have a wedding what would it look like? I’m thinking it would have to have the following elements:

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blogger search » alternative

Blogging, Save the Date Magnets and DJs

WBJan10_savethedateI’m so excited to be sharing this blog with you. Thanks for all your votes! It will be great not only to share this planning process with all of you, but also to have the chance to hear your advice! I hope to inspire your planning, spark some creativity and show that even those of you planning traditional weddings can have some “alternative” details.  An alternative wedding is not about throwing all tradition out the window, but feeling free to change the traditions to represent you better. Read the rest of this entry »

fun » starry-eyed

Chantal’s Song

WBNov09_ChantalLooking for a wedding song? Chantal Kreviazuk has a romantic one on her new album, “Plain Jane.” The Canadian songstress, who’s married to another Canadian superstar, Raine Maida from Our Lady Peace, just launched her newest album a few weeks ago. Read the rest of this entry »

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