Room Rates for Something White

The wonderful people at Chateau Laurier have just made it easier for you to attend Something White for Something Right http://www.somethingwhite.ca/

They have once again, reduced their room rates for guests of Something White on Saturday November 6th. $179 will get you one night at the historic hotel where rooms usually run upwards of $250/night.

So call now and book your room and you and your hubby can enjoy a night away from the kiddies. Or if you're heading to Something White with your girls instead, turn the girl's night into a real 'girl's night' with a sleepover ;)

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The Summer of Vera !

This has definitely been the summer of Vera Wang. Another one of her dreamy designs was seen on Hillary Duff this past weekend as she wed Canadian hockey player (and former Ottawa Senator) Mike Comrie. The two got married by candlelight in an outdoor evening ceremony in Santa Barbara. How romantic !

A witness was quoted as saying “It was one of the most beautiful weddings I've ever seen. Absolutely stunning. They thought of every last detail and it was an incredible sight”. We wedding planners love the details- it’s what your guests really pick up on that sets your wedding apart from others.

The pictures that have been leaked are grainy so we’re hoping the couple releases some officially so we can see Hillary’s gorgeous gown and all the elegant wedding day details.

5 Ways to Boost Your Confidence

We can all use a boost of confidence from time to time. Here are five ways to increase yours:

1. Smile. "There's lots of research that suggests if you smile, even in a fake way, it will indirectly lift your mood," and that makes you feel safe and relaxed, says Nancy Etcoff, clinical instructor of psychology at Harvard Medical School and author of "Survival of the Prettiest: The Science of Beauty." If you don't believe it, try holding a pencil horizontally between your teeth to imitate the effect.
2. Disregard stereotypes. Women are likely to get worse at things when they're aware a task is "typically male." For example, women did well on math problems in a Dartmouth College study- until they were reminded of the belief that men are better with numbers. Forget that type of thinking before beginning a new project.
3. Learn something new. Maybe you want to learn a different language or how to make a cake from scratch. "The better you become, the more confident you'll be in general- not just when you're doing that thing," Etcoff says.
4. Meditate. In a study at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, people who meditated at least five days a week improved their self-acceptance. What did they do? They sat quietly, paid attention to their breathing and thought compassionately about themselves or someone else.
5. Move away from the mirror. When women spend more time on their looks than other things, they're less happy, according to a study at the University of California, Berkeley. That's not to say you shouldn't care about your looks; however, going overboard can distract you from other aspects of life.

Check out 17 more tips from our source, 22 Confidence Boosters.

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Wedding Costs - Who traditionally pays for a wedding

One question that usually comes up when a couple announces their engagement is, "Who will pay for the wedding?"

Traditionally, the majority of the wedding expenses are paid for by the bride and/or her family. In our more modern times, however, another approach is to divide the costs up between the bride and groom and each set of parents.

Below is a list of the traditional guidelines for wedding expenses. You may choose to adapt this list to your own personal needs and preferences.

BRIDE/BRIDE'S FAMILY:
- Any needed rental items
- Arrange for accommodations for out of town guests* (grooms family can also arrange this, depending on whose hometown the wedding is taking place at)
- Bridesmaids wedding gifts
- Ceremony Costs
- Ceremony Decorations
- Ceremony/Reception Flowers
- Entertainment (DJ, Band, Harp, etc.)
- Favors
- Flowers (bridesmaids bouquets, all corsages, ceremony)
- Gratuities/Tips for services
- Grooms wedding gift
- Grooms wedding ring
- Guest Book
- Her blood tests/medical checkup
- Invitations, thank you cards, announcements, mailing expenses, etc.
- Lingerie
- Photographer
- Printed items such as napkins, matchbooks, etc.
- Programs
- Reception costs (hall fee, etc.)
- Videographer
- Wedding Breakfast
- Wedding Consultant/Coordinator's Fee
- Wedding Dress, Veil and accessories


GROOM/GROOM'S FAMILY:
- Accessories for men in wedding party, such as socks, gloves, etc.
- Alcohol at the reception
- Arrange for accommodations for out of town guests* (brides family can also arrange this, depending on whose hometown the wedding is taking place at)
- Bride's wedding gift
- Bride's wedding rings
- Flowers (Brides bouquet, all boutonnieres)
- Groomsmens gifts
- His blood tests/medical checkup
- Honeymoon
- Limosine/Carriage costs
- Marriage License
- Officiant Fee
- Rehearsal Dinner expenses
- Wedding Attire


ATTENDANTS/USHERS:
- Any necessary travel expenses
- Shower gift
- Wedding attire and accessories
- Wedding gift for the newlyweds

Dare To Be Different

I’ve been writing and performing some out-of-the-box weddings lately that are inspiring as well as unusual. I’ll tell you about a few of the most recent ones.

A man proposed to the love of his life in the morning. She called me shortly after noon to ask if I would do a wedding on short notice. They applied for and received their license and were married IN a lake that evening of the same day.

I’ll explain a little. The couple wanted a serene outdoor setting and chose one of NC’s beautiful near-by lakes. Attending the service would be the couple, her 2 children and 2 friends as witnesses. As soon as we arrived at the location, the children couldn’t resist the welcoming water, kicked off their shoes and waded in. They didn’t want to come out! So the bride took off her shoes (and pantyhose) and strolled in too. The groom decided it looked like a good idea, popped off his shoes, rolled up his pant legs and meandered in after them. There was no way I was going to stand on the shore so I joined the 4 of them in the water and we laughed all the way through the ceremony. The 2 witnesses dutifully recorded it all on film.

The next outdoor wedding was to take place in a magnificent garden complete with gazebo, pond, foot bridge, exotic flowers and manicured lawn. And then it started to sprinkle. We waited for awhile but the clouds insisted on kissing us with its moisture. The bride remained focused on her garden dream wedding. The chairs were wiped off, umbrellas provided and the wedding party processed in between the raindrops. No one really got wet, just delightfully cooled.

The very next day was a wedding in front of a log cabin. We still had clouds but their purpose was to shield the sun. This was another perfect nature setting. The green lawn sported white chairs draped with golden bows. The center aisle held a white carpet strewn with flower petals. At the end of the aisle stood an exquisite arch covered in flowers and positioned between 2 deep pink crepe myrtle trees in full bloom. On either side of the archway were 2 white columns standing as sentinels, topped with lacy ferns. The bride’s gown was elegant in its simplicity, gently decorated with pearls to match her single string pearl necklace. The ceremony included a hand fasting which extended into a hand holding ceremony. It was just the right touch without being overdone. After the service, a lavish feast of homemade treats was served on the back deck.

The point to remember is, “Whatever you can conceive can be achieved.” In my book, the impossible only takes a little longer.

Fall / Autumn Themed Wedding Favors

Are you planning your wedding in the fall season? Perhaps nothing else signifies autumn quite as perfectly as the falling leaves. Brilliant and crisp, the leaves make a spectacular blanket of color on the trees and on the ground. And, these fall favors capture the essence of this icon in a lasting and useful way. Click here to view our fall / autumn themed wedding favors.

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2010 Styles For Wedding Band Rings Available at Affordable Prices

Wedding is an occasion – The occasion that binds people through love and devotion. The most integral part of this ceremony is the engagement rings that are exchanged between the partners. The event is religious and binds the bride and the groom through vows, their love and commitment for each other.

Wedding ring is part of the religious ceremony called wedding and often worn as a reflection of ones individuality and sometimes the convection that bounds wedding. It should also reflect your style. Identically designed rings were exchanged earlier, but now stylish and more characteristic bands have replaced the whole idea of the wedding rings.

There is a whole new style and brand name every year that features and replaces the trends. The trends now in 2010 are:

Diamond Rings: Diamonds are always trendy because it’s eternal. Diamonds are worn for ages as an engagement ring. Still it is the most popular and often stated as the women’s best friend. Most popular form of diamond rings is the solitaire but according to style as well as status, often people exchange rings that are pricey or are merged with other forms of gems. Diamonds are used on yellow as well as white gold. It is also used o platinum and other elements. 14k Two Tone Diamond ring is the best one too.

14k White Gold Bands: Gold is actually very soft element but when amalgamated with other alloys it becomes stronger and longer lasting. White gold is preferred among the many gold varieties available. Some go for the yellow gold shine and matte finish, but most go for 14K white gold rings. Studded with diamond the 14K white gold comes out much trendier than the others. It is also the most popular.

Budget varies according to the diamonds you want to set onto your ring. The cost varies according to the quality and the purity of diamond as well as according to the clarity of diamond.

Gold Wedding Rings: Gold wedding rings are just as popular as it was earlier. Traditional yet highly on budget you can also go for diamonds on this gold wedding rings.

Celtic wedding bands: are the hot favorite of 2010 wedding bands. These bands are handcrafted and particularly well suited for newly weds who want to bring character to their wedding with this special piece of art.

Tungsten Carbide Wedding Bands: Upcoming and new in wedding bands Tungsten Carbide rings are cheap, trendy, stylish and available in great designs. As against for $1000 gold and platinum or diamond rings you can easily go for tungsten carbide rings that are available at around $100.

Titanium Wedding Rings: Titanium wedding rings are light weight, and additionally these rings is one of the most popular trends in 2010. Titanium rings also comes in white color that gives the ring the effect of platinum. Price range varies from $50 to $150. Additionally you can put gems and artistically designed your rings to suit your persona.

Quick Recap:
2010 styles for the wedding band rings available at affordable prices are:
1. 14k White Gold Wedding Bands
2. Diamond Rings
3. Gold Wedding Rings
4. Celtic wedding bands
5. Tungsten Carbide Wedding Bands
6. Titanium Wedding Rings