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03 Letter from the Editor04 Staff06 Checklist07 Bride-To-Be of the Month

08 Articles 08 How To Write Meaningful Vows

10 How Involved Should He Be

12 How Not To Stress On Your

Wedding Day

14 To Re-Gift Or Not To Re-Gift

16 Say Yes To The House

18 DIY Weddings - Weddings On

A Budget

20 Dress Up Your Shape

22 Jack and Jonell

24 Preferred Vendors 25 Marriage Advice Column

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Hello Readers of the Inaugural Issue,

I love weddings and I love seeing others happily in love. I decided earlier this year to start a magazine showcasing local services from talent across the Greater Toronto Area to help brides and wedding planners, plan one of the most important days in a person’s life. With my background in print and advertising, my dream of having my own magazine has become a reality. It has been an amazing couple of months getting ready for the Spring 2012 issue of The Wedding Planner Magazine GTA. I want to first thank all my staff. My writers have penned insightful and creative articles; my photographers have captured breathtaking shots, and my designer weaved it all together into the finished product you now hold. This magazine would also not be possible if it weren’t for the love and support of my family and friends. I hope that you, my readers, gain knowledge and a smile from the articles, are moved and inspired by the photos, and are able to take advantage of the showcased services to help make your special day perfect for you. Without further ado, I present to you, The Wedding Planner Magazine GTA.

Carmelina KarasEditor in Chief

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Renu Eapen, WriterCurrently a student studying advertising at Sheridan College, grew up in Dubai before moving to Canada with her family.Shehasa passion for anything and everything creative and is a huge movie buff. She loves nothing more than a good movie marathon.

Amanda Williams, WriterBorn in Scarborough, ON, moved around a fair amount in her childhood before settling down in the small town of Cannington, ON. She has a son named Alexander and two stepchildren named Riley and Aiden. She is a stay at home mom who enjoys writing, shopping, and bad reality TV shows. Future goals of hers include becoming a paralegal in the criminal court system.

Brianne Mouat, WriterA recent graduate of the Journalism Broadcast program at Seneca, currently lives in Markham, ON. She is extremely passionate about the arts and bettering the world that we live in, while trying to figure out what path she would like to take in life to follow her dreams. She is currently learning to play the piano and wants to experience a hot air balloon ride before the end of next year.

Alysa Nicole Baker, WriterBorn and raised in Markham, ON, is currently studying Early Childhood Education at Seneca College part time while raising her beautiful daughter Mallory. She has a passion for child psychology and family law and spends her free time writing, researching, and going to the zoo and science center. She is ambitious, strong willed, and believes that making a difference to one person can change the world.

Ernestine Casin, WriterGraduated from Ryerson University with a Bachelor of Technology degree in Graphic Communications Management. She keeps herself busy when not at work by maintaining hobbies that include writing blogs. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her fiance and enjoying planning her own wedding.

Arti Patel, WriterAssociate Editor at The Huffington Post Canada Living/AOL Canada, Arti is a journalism graduate from Ryerson University. She also performs the occasional freelance multimedia work. Her focus is on women’s issues and human rights and she loves the good old interview.

Courtney Echlin, Layout and DesignBeneath her quiet presence lies a passion for the intricate rhythms of design. A born lover of the arts, she combines a designer’s vision with the instruments of the industry. Born and raised in a small town called Oliver, British Columbia, Courtney journeyed east to Toronto, Ontario where she began her studies at Ryerson University and enrolled in the Graphic Communications Management Bachelor of Technology program. Now, in her fourth and final year at Ryerson, she hopes to relocate to western Canada, in Vancouver, British Columbia where she aspires to become a qualified creative director.

STAFF

I’mEngagedNowWhat

1. Announce engagement and hold an engagement party 2. Hire wedding planner 3. Choose venue and date 4. Attend bridal shows in your area 5. Choose bridal party 6. Research photographers, videographers, DJs/Bands/Wedding Singers 7. Decide if you are going to have a wedding cake vs. alternatives 8. Put together a budget and decide who will be contributing what 9. Start searching for your first home together 10. Start pre-marital counselling and marriage classes, if applicable

1.5 year - 6 months before

015 - 6 months before1. Make sure passports are valid 2. Book hotel for wedding night and honeymoon, if applicable 3. Select wedding dress and make alterations 4. Start long term workout plan to get into shape 5. Send out a Save the Date 6. Check marriage license requirements 7. Create a guest list and set a RSVP date 8. Select wedding rings 9. Have engagement photos taken024 - 5 months before1. Pick a colour scheme 2. Pick and book a florist 3. Order wedding invitations 4. Send out wedding invitations (with RSVP date at least 3 months before wedding) 5. Book transportation for wedding 6. Have wedding party pick out clothing03

3 - 4 months before1. Create seating chart 2. Finalize menu with caterer (make sure to point out food sensitivities of certain guests, if applicable) 3. Have a tasting with the caterer and bakery 4. Order the cake 5. Pick music play list/songs with performer/entertainment04

2 - 3 months before1. Have bridal showers (female) 2. Have stag (male) 3. Arrange legal and financials, including joint bank accounts, insurance 4. Attend dancing classes/cooking classes as a couple051 - 2 months before1. Test out hair salon, nail salon, and skin care treatment you are planning on using for the day of 2. Confirm all reservations, including venue, caterer, photographer, music, honeymoon, hotel, florist, etc.06Weeks Before1. Have Bachelorette Party 2. Have Bachelor Party 3. Make sure no last minute alterations are needed 4. Confirm with venue final guest count 5. Arrange for name chanegs 4. Pick up wedding rings 5. Start whitening teeth 6. Get a facial 7. Have wedding rehearsal 8. Have all payments for wedding ready 9. Pack for honeymoon07Days Before1. Make sure wedding license and rings are given to Best Man. 2. Get nails done 3. Get a good night’s sleep 4. Have Maid of Honour sleep over at bride’s house08

The Morning Of1. Maid of Honour and bridesmaids meet at bride’s house 2. Best Man and groomsmen meet at groom’s house 3. Get hair and makeup done09

Hours Before1.Review vows 2. Go to the bathroom 3. Practice your smile in the mirror 4. Stay calm and enjoy your wedding day!10

After The Wedding1. Get wedding dress cleaned and preserved 2. Freeze top tier of wedding cake for 1st year anniversary 3. Leave for and enjoy honeymoon11

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Vows- Alysa Baker

How to

Meaningful

As a bride or groom to be, you spend hours, days, months or years planning your special day. Just when you sigh in relief, as you seem to have everything organized and prepared, it dawns on you. You have forgotten to prepare your wedding vows. For many women, these vows can be huge deal. Your wedding vows are the promises and statements you make before tying the knot, which will be the basis for your lives together forever.

In non-religious weddings, vows can be chosen or created by the couple. It is common that getting married in a religious setting, you are often constrained to use the vows of that tradition’s ceremony. If you’ve chosen to create your own vows for the ceremony, the most important thing to remember is that these vows must have meaning, specific to you and your beloved.

Modern vows include meaningful song lyrics, poems, and TV or movie quotes. What you should include are memories or statements that both you and your partner can relate to on the same level. This is why many couples that create their own vows include a statement about how and where they first met and what they felt like emotionally or physically when they realized the other person was “the one”.

A common traditional wedding vow speaks about spending the rest of your life together, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish. They speak about unconditionally loving your husband or wife for the rest of your lives together, until death do you part.

When composing your own wedding vows it is important to speak about your love, your devotion, your goals, your understanding and your commitment to and for that person.

The first step to creating your wedding vows is to think of everything important to both you and your beloved, not only what you’ve been through as a pair, but what you’ve helped each other accomplish. Although your partner and the people around you know of your love for one another, wedding vows serve as the foundation for how you begin your life as a married couple. You know your partner better than anyone, therefore coming up with something creative and meaningful should be easily achieved.

The second step to creating your wedding vows would be to collectively put down in writing everything you’ve come up with. Remember that the main goal of your wedding vows is to profess your love for your beloved through speech. Open your mind and let the words come to you, after all, this is love. Just make sure to speak from the heart so what you’ve created will be memorable.

It is important to remember every couple is different and at the end of the day the choice of whether to go with traditional or self-written vows is up to the couple. The best advice that anyone could give a couple struggling with this decision - follow your h e a r t . b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b b

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HowInvolvedShould He Be

- Renu Eapen

would have done it differently. You never know, his creativity and crazy ideas may make your special day a lot more fun than you imagined.

If your groom is too involved with the wedding, not letting you have a say, then a heart to heart conversation is important. Explain the stress that he is going through and let him know that you are there to help as well. Suggest tasks you can take upon yourself based upon interests and strengths. Let him know that you are interested in doing tasks together, rather than apart and remind him that the planning stages of a wedding are meant to be fun. Brides, remember to enjoy this phase for your groom. It can be entertaining to watch him freak out over ribbons and tablecloths. Take deep and calming breaths and realize that it’s nice that he is taking interest in the wedding.

For all major decisions to be made, both the bride and the groom should have the opportunity to voice their opinions. Take each other’s opinions seriously and keep each other informed about the wedding details on a regular basis. You and your groom should have a specific day of the week where you go on a fun date that has nothing to do with weddings.

Planning a wedding does not have to be a chore. Have fun with the task and seize special moments with your soon to be spouse. Take the opportunity to create a stronger bond between you two and cherish each and every moment. Remember to laugh, have fun and love with all your heart.


Yes! Yes! I will marry you! This is usually the response that exudes from the mouths of women when their long-term boyfriends finally get the courage to ask for their hand. From that day, whether they like it or not, they will have to start planning for their big day and the rest of their lives. Planning a wedding can be as painful as having a migraine. The process is tiresome, stressful and can often lead to bickering and squabbling. Organization becomes of utmost importance. This is obviously no surprise, but brides tend to think every job involved in planning falls on their heads. If only there was someone who could share the tasks with them. Oh wait! There is! They are called the groom.

Some grooms are willing to sit through hours of deliberation on whether the colour should be eggshell or offwhite. Then there are grooms that plan on just showing up on the day. Unfortunately, if the bride is not a DIY expert with mounds of time to plan and coordinate, they tend to turn into Bridezillas. On the flip side, there are grooms who take over the wedding for their own purposes, most commonly known as the Groomzilla.

Involvement is important, but there needs to be balance. If your groom is not interested in taking over a task, ask him (nicely) what he would be interested in doing. If he is creative, have him come up with a good design for the invitation. If he is good with numbers, have him be in charge of the wedding budget. Allotting duties according to his strengths and interests can encourage interest and participation. Turn hiring a band or photographer into a date night where the two of you visit local bars or clubs to see them in action. Planning an important event together will create a very strong bond. Just remember the reason you are planning this in the first place, and that you have decided to make a commitment to share your life with this person, the good, bad, and especially the ugly.

Remember to validate his opinions, even when they differ from your own. Marriage requires compromise and sacrifice, so you might as well start exercising those skills. Try to incorporate his ideas into the wedding whenever you can. Weddings are more meaningful when it reflects the unique attributes of both the bride and the groom. Be happy with his involvement, even if you

Involvement is important, but there needs to be

balance.

How not to

Stresson yourWedding Day

- Arti Patel

“The bride and groom have to remember that they are on the same team and approach the entire wedding process with this mindset. Knowing you aren’t alone will help,” Curran says.

But day-of jitters can also happen before the wedding. When you buy your dress, choose your cake or even finalize linens and plates - everything has to feel right in the moment. Curran says the key to tackling these obstacles is creating a list - for everything. “Brainstorm what you want for your big day, this will be your go to list when moving throughout the wedding process. Remember, you can refer back to it to make sure the vision of your day is really turning out to be what you wanted in the first place,” she says.

She also recommends creating a list for the budget (and sticking to it) and creating a check list of your wedding checklist to make planning a bit easier. She also says booking the venue, halls and caterer first, “This will give you peace of mind that you have a spot for the ceremony, food for your guests, and a place to party the night away.”

When it comes to the big day, the last thing a bride or groom should be thinking about is something going terribly wrong. We’ve spent months planning, preparing, inviting and probably even fighting to ensure our wedding day not only goes perfect, but stress free.

Lu Curran, a Toronto-based image consultant of Style By Lu says delegating tasks to the people around you is one way to keep your mind jitter-free on the day of your wedding. Sometimes all you may need is an extra hand choosing the right table clothes, picking out flowers and possibly getting your guests organized -- as much as you don’t want them to.

How many of us can’t sleep the night before our wedding day because of butterflies in our stomachs? For most brides, the big day means a bigger night before. Those last minute details, car details and a list of things you need to do in the morning is usually the only thing keeping you awake at night. Curran says this can lead to more jitters the next day.

“Getting the required amount of eight hours per night - especially leading up to the big day is really important in keeping a calm bride and groom,” Curran says.

A lot of the times, when we feel out of place or overwhelmed, people say it’s all in our heads. When you are thinking of everything going wrong on your wedding day - remember you could be over thinking it. Curran suggests going for massages, acupuncture and actually visualizing your day before it happens. You should also remember to keep your weeks leading up to your wedding more positive. Take up a yoga class or de-stress with a warm bath to keep your body itself stress-free.

The bride and groom have to

remember they are on the same team.


or not to Re-gift

- Brianne Mouat

To Re-gift

As a guest, weddings are amazing. There is free food, free entertainment, and a great way to support a family member or friend during one of the most important decisions of their lives. What most people fail to realize, is that attending a wedding is not actually as “free” as we originally thought! There are costs involved, like travel arrangements, hotels and transportation, baby sitting of small children and pets for the evening, buying a new outfit for the occasion, and finally, but the most important towards your attendance to the wedding, buying the new couple a gift. While most people would frown upon what we are about to talk about, it’s actually more common than originally thought. Think about it, why go out and buy a gift when you can give the newlyweds that extra china set from your aunt that you know you are never going to use. That’s right, we are going to open your eyes to the world of re-gifting!

You may think re-gifting is tacky or going against proper etiquette, but it is actually very sensible and acceptable in today’s eco-sensitive society. Not to mention, it will save you the time of finding the appropriate, yet in-budget, item from the registry, and that’s if they have even signed up for one. Think of re-gifting for newlyweds as hand-me-downs for their new lives. When a new couple starts out with not a lot of money, they are constantly looking for used sofas, tables, and chairs from family members. Why not a toaster or a bath towel as well?

As a side note, re-gifting does not mean digging through your clothes for unwanted items and gifts that no one in their right mind would find use for (i.e. the crazy aunt’s knitted sweater that seems tobe passed around the family). The gift should not look old, but should be in its original packaging, preferably with a gift receipt, if it came with one.

Ensure the gift you give the couple is something they will actually use. If they do have a registry, look at the colour themes and patterns they enjoy to help guide your search. If the gift was the result of an inside joke, or, even worse, has someone else’s name or picture on or in it, don’t give it away. If you receive a cookbook called “Everything Deep Fried and Southern”, don’t give it to the bride who you know is on a diet. Another thing to remember is to remove the cards that came with the gift. What an embarrassing moment when the bride reads the Happy Birthday card from your mother while opening her gift, and realizes that the gift had made its rounds and she was recipient #2.

Present the gift as if it were new. Do not use the same wrapping paper or bag it came in, if it is anything but spotless and untouched. Spend the extra couple of dollars to purchase a new bag or a new roll of wrapping paper to at least give the illusion of a gift selected just for them.

One final thing, if you decide to re-gift, DO NOT get caught, and enjoy the wedding.

Think of re-gifting for newlyweds as

hand-me-downs for their new lives.


Yes to theHouse

- Ernestine Casin

Say

After getting engaged, couples start to think about where they want to live to raise a family and start their lives together. This process can be equally as exciting and overwhelming as planning the wedding itself. You want to buy that big house you’ve always dreamed of, with a large backyard for the kids to play in and a white picket fence surrounding the garden, but as reality sets in, you realize that you will be looking more for a starter home. You should be able to live in your starter home for at least 5 years so make sure you discuss with your future spouse how many children you are planning to have in that time to know how many rooms you will need.

Remember, the first year of marriage is usually the happiest and the most challenging as both individuals learn how to be a permanent couple, sometimes forfeiting their own needs for the good of their partner. You don’t want to rely on picking up a second job during the period, potentially causing more stress around the home, to be able to afford the house you want. Talk to a mortgage specialist to figure out based on your current incomes, what you will be able to afford. Sometimes, if you are planning on having children right away, one partner might be a stay-at- home parent, therefore decreasing the amount of income. In this case, you should buy or rent a house based on only one of the spouses income, not both. When applying for a mortgage, keep in mind that you will have to show proof that you will be able to pay off the loan. This manifests itself usually by showing the bank documents such as a proof of stable income, a good credit rating, ability to make a substantial down payment, and a completed mortgage application.

When you have found the perfect house that you can afford and will be happy in with your partner, then you are ready to make your decision. Some houses can stay on the market for years, whereas others can be gone in a week. Make your decision a thorough, but quick one, after you have found what you are looking for. This process should be a fun and exciting adventure as you and your spouse make your first large purchase as a family. Home buying is like walking down the aisle, if you are prepared for the challenge and know what you want to achieve, everything else will fall into place.

Self-motivation is key to be able to visit the properties you are

interested in and fight for the price-quality balance you know you deserve.

First, you have to decide whether or not buying a house is what is best. You must make this decision as a couple and try to ignore outside influences and social norms, such as renting is for the lower class or apartments are too cramped for two people. Self-motivation is key to be able to visit the properties you are interested in and fight for the price-quality balance you know you deserve.

Since buying a home costs more than walking down the aisle, all ways to help save money should be considered. A house is one of the biggest assets that married couples aim to invest in. Some turn to renting out apartments, condos and even basements until they can afford to buy. Others buy homes and rent out their basements as a source of income to help pay off the mortgage. Renting out the basement is a great idea, especially if the house already has a built-in separate entrance.

There is an old saying that if it’s not exactly what you are looking for, it’s not meant to be. There are some aspects that you should be lenient on but you should never settle for less than what you know you will be able to live with for a potentially long period of time. Before contacting a real estate agent, make a list of amenities that must be included, items that you want but you don’t need, and things that you could live without or don’t want in the house (like an indoor swimming pool or heated floors). If left in a situation where he wants a large den and she wants a massive en suite, make sure you settle the differences to avoid conflict later. You also need to reassess what both of you can afford. Chances are if you had a princess-like wedding, a castle might be out of reach for now.

There are two types of homes you can purchase; a new home or a “For Sale” home. Newer houses are more expensive and might not be the best option for a new home buyer. A new home gives you more options to customize what you want from your house, whereas an existing house for sale will already have the structure and internal areas decided. The existing house will be more cost effective but might need more areas fixed. My advice would be to buy a house in the location you want first, because you can always hire a General Contractor or renovation company to help bring the home closer to your dream house later.


WBudget

- Amanda Williams

When you are planning your dream wedding as a little girl, the cost of that perfect day never plays a factor. When the time comes to actually fulfill that reality, some brides are wondering what they can do on their own to help cut costs. How can you have that dream wedding without the nightmare of the price? We’re going to walk you through the step-by-step process that can help you have the wedding without breaking the bank.

Brides want a fabulous wedding, unique from all others, which people will remember and discuss for years to come. What a better way to do that then to create a wedding with your own two hands?

A new spin on a traditional place card would be to take a photo of the guest to show them where to sit. Every wedding guest will feel special and their photo card will be something they can take home and display. WalMart Photo Center prints photos for $0.20 a print, allowing a bride on a budget to spend $20 for 100 prints. You can create a special picture frame by grabbing some craft supplies and a frame,

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If you find yourself pressed for time to do all the things you need to do, ask your wedding party for a hand. Have a decoration making party, and have everyone bring something to help create wonderful items for your special day, You get to spend some time with your friends and your wedding decorations are getting done. For more useful tips check out our website, http://www.theweddingplannermagazine.ca.

What better way to have a wedding everyone will

remember, then to make it with your own two hands?

(dollar stores carry a variety of art supplies – markers and picture frames for around $2) and writing the name of the guest and a special message to them on the back of the photo or the frame. Up to 100 guests can take home a personalized memento from your wedding for under $30!

Whether you are having in indoor or outdoor wedding, if the venue permits, you can use Christmas lights to light up your special day. No matter the colour scheme, you can find Christmas lights to match. These strings of festive lights can be bought at Canadian Tire for as low as $8, or found in your family’s Christmas decoration stash. For an outdoor wedding, string the lights up trees and down the aisle. For indoor weddings, string the lights around the room like streamers, creating a magical, romantic venue. When hanging lights both indoors and outdoors, make sure you abide by all fire and safety regulations.

Brides want a large, elaborate wedding cake, costing anywhere from $300 to $1,000, depending on the amount of guests and the type of cake. This is fine if you have the money to spend, but if you don’t have room in your budget for a wedding cake, make your own. The easiest way to make your own beautiful and delicious cake is to bake a Cupcake Tier Cake. Make enough cupcakes so that every guest can have one, plus a few extras just in case. Purchase a tier cake stand (nextag.com has some great deals on tier cake standing starting as low as $25). If you do want a wedding cake professionally made, you can check our Facebook page, www.facebook.com/WeddingMagGTA for a list of great cake places you can call.

Another great idea is making your own unique centerpieces. Centerpieces are what everyone sees, what everyone wants to take home, and what everyone talks about while sitting at the table. For many brides, the centerpiece is just as important as the dress, so make your centerpiece better by making it yourself. Dollar stores are a great place to get everything you need for a personalized centerpiece. They carry stones, feathers, shells, flowers, beads and various other things to make your centerpiece great. Grab a vase (also found at many dollar stores for as low as $1 each), pick the look you want your piece to have, and start creating. You can also use flowers grown in your own garden.

Bride To Be of December created her own bridal party shirts making stencils out of cardboard and spray-painting the letters on t-shirts she bought in bulk.

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DressUp

Your Shape

- Renu Eapen

For most brides, the wedding dress is the biggest and most important part of how they are viewed on their wedding day. It has to look and fit perfectly, while still offering a level of comfort.

Brides go through extremes to fit into the dress of their dreams. From detoxing and cleansing, to all liquid diets and amped up exercising, just to shed a few inches off their waist. More often than not, the dress they thought they wanted may not be the best dress for their shape.

The first rule when starting to shop for your wedding dress is to know what dress shape is right for your body type. It’s all about dressing up for your shape, rather than trying to fit into a dress that was not made for you. Ask yourself, are you tall, petite, hourglass, full busted, or pear?

Tall beauty brides: You can carry almost any style, from A-line to straight dress to mermaid style. Choices are endless for you tall brides. However, make sure your bouquet is not too big or too small. It has to work proportionately with your body shape.

Pretty petite brides: You look great in a clean-cut dress. Dresses with less fabric can help elongate the body whereas ball gowns or mermaid dresses can be too overwhelming.

Exquisite hourglass brides: A two-piece corset dress will do wonders to enhance your hourglass figure. A dress that accentuates your waist is your best friend, such as ball gowns and corseted bodices. Keep in mind though, the bouquet should not be overwhelming, keep it simple so the focus is on the dress.

Bombshell full-busted brides: Bridal corsets is your best bet. Pay attention to the neckline of your dress. A scoop/square neckline will enhance your bust lines. Stay away from set apart straps as they will shrink your full bust figure. Try out different types of straps to see what works with your stature.

Perfect pear brides: A-line dresses can flatter your hips beautifully. Clean-cut dresses with small detailing will give enough sparkle yet not be too overwhelming. Tight dresses, such as a mermaid style, will make you look too stout and shorten the length of your torso.

Despite the current trend, the most important thing that a bride must remember is that it is HER day. Choose a style that fits your figure and personality comfortably. Remember to be proud of your body and know that there is a dress waiting to worn by you. Don’t be afraid to put a little spin on your dress and rock out on your wedding day. As long as you can manage to show off your beautiful structure and still dance around, you will be on the best-dressed list.

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A perfect dress should always be accompanied by the perfect veil and just like a wedding dressm veils come in many different styles. Veils are designed as a symbol of purity, modesty and as legend has it, to ward off evil spirits.

Blusher: Single layer of veil worn over the face

Flyaway: Multi layered veil that sweeps the shoulders

Elbow: An A-line veil ending somewhere between the elbows and the fingertips

Fingertip: Most versatile, usually multilayered that hangs up all the down to the finger tips

Sweep: A veil that hangs down 8-12 inches beyond the gown

Chapel: A veil that extends to the floor. This may be multilayered or blusher veil

Cathedral: A veil that trails 1-3 yards behind the dress

The first rule is to know what dress shape is right for your body type.


Jack and

Jonell - Jesse So

Born in Scarborough, ON and currently residing in Markham, ON, Jesse is a freelance writer and a jack of all trades. He hopes to enter many industries and make a definite impact in the lives of young people.

Featured Guest Writer

enough flair. He looked like he was made of money, although his slight slouch gave the impression he lacked concern. She couldn’t see his eyes behind his dark sunglasses but she could feel his gaze upon her. As she walked by, she caught a whiff of his cologne. It was intoxicating, awaking her senses. It seemed oddly familiar but she couldn’t recall the last time she was graced with that strong scent of a man.

She walked back out of the café with her coffee and sat at a table close to his. Placing her cup on the able, she fished around her purse and pulled out her cigarettes. Taking one to her lips, she lit it and took a sip of her coffee.

“Sorry,” the man with the expensive suit offered towards her, “I usually have my lighter but I forgot it, mind if I use yours?”

She breathed a slight sigh and casually handed him the lighter. He lit his cigarette.

“Thank you,” he responded to her nonchalant action, “You don’t usually come around here, do you”

“I do,” she turned towards him, “On the odd occasion, why?”

“I’m a regular”, he replied, “Never seen you here before.”

“I’m usually in too much of a rush to be able to sit after I buy my coffee.”

He smiled, “Well that makes one of us. I’m Jack.” He opened his toward her.

She reached forward and smiled inwardly, “Pleasure to meet you Jack, I’m Jonell, but my friends call me Jones.”

She couldn’t recall the last time she was

graced with that strong scent of a man.

“Why do you push me away? Was I the one that broke your heart? Was I the one that caused you to lost faith in men? No, yet here we are six months later. All I’ve done is try to make you see that I’m not like other men. I’m not like the ones who used you and left you. I don’t care about your past. Every saint has a past, every sinner has a future.”

He had walked away after that. It had been six years since she had seen him last. She sat there and took a drag of her cigarette. She had tried to contact him after a year after he walked away, only to find out he made every attempt to ensure she couldn’t do so. Standing in front of her vanity, starting into the eyes of a business executive. She paved her way to a six-figure income, a condo that was paid off and a top of the line sports car. She was the epitome of an independent woman. Glancing at her watch, she put out her cigarette, grabbed her designer bag and walked towards the elevator. She was going to be early for her lunch.

He took a seat on the patio of the café and took out a cigarette as he leaned back in his chair. He was against the notion of striking a deal with any corporation. His company was doing well by itself but his partner insisted that signing a contract would ensure revenue growth and residual income. He had grudgingly agreed under the condition that he would be the one to close the deal. Between himself and his partner, he was better with words and with women. He wore a tailor fitted designer suit to accentuate his chiseled frame. His watch dazzled in the sunlight; its white gold revealing itself slightly under his sleeve. His cologne was crisp yet memorable.

A red sports car caught his eye as it sped into the parking lot. Growling as it rolled into the empty spot beside his own sports car. He trained his eyes on the car and raised a curious eyebrow when an attractive woman stepped out of the driver seat. She wore a form fitting pencil skirt and high collar white blouse that was casually buttoned part way up. She sported a light peat coat jacket and four inch pointed toe stilettos. Her stride radiated confidence and found himself starting as she walked towards the café. Tearing his gaze away, he reached towards his pocket to pull out his lighter and then decided against it. The woman was walking towards him. He took the unlit cigarette from his mouth and sipped his coffee.

“That’s one hell of a car you have,” he offered as she approached.

“Thanks,” she replied, without giving him a second look, she walked passed him into the café, out of sight.

She noticed him the moment she stepped out of her car. He was just the right height, hair styled modestly but with


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Q1. How long have you been married?A1. 1.5 years

Q2. How far away (km) did you move from your parent’s house

A2. Earl: 5 km Emily: 75 km

Q3. How long was your honeymoon?A3. 1 week

Q4. What is the biggest change between married life and single life?

A4. Finances and sacrificial lifestyle

Q5. Who does the majority of the chores inside the house? (cleaning, cooking, laundry?)

A5. We share the chores! I cook, he does laundry, we both clean!

Q6. Who does the majority of the chores outside the house? (grocery shopping, raking leaves, shoveling snow)

A6. Emily

Q7. How many dates (just the two of you) do you go on per week, outside of your house?

A7. Date? What’s a date?

Q8. What piece of advice would you give to newly engaged couples regarding:a.b.c.d.

Planning their wedding?Wedding day?Married life?Life in general?

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Don’t fret the small stuff and hire a great wedding planner!Enjoy every moment, it goes by fast and don’t ask questions you don’t want to know if something is going wrong because you probably will never noticeBalance- balance every aspect of your life and make time for each otherKeep pursuing your goals

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