The Toronto Wedding Chapel

Friday, October 30, 2009

Congratulations Linda and Tom!

October 10th, 2009
The Toronto Wedding Chapel

CAN YOU INCLUDE YOUR PET IN YOUR WEDDING CEREMONY?

Of course you can!

Photo courtesy of onewed.com

Pets are much beloved members of many families. Till this day I am convinced that my mother preferred our dog to my brother and I. Many pet lovers can’t image getting married without their 4-legged companions by their side. There are ways to incorporate your pet into your wedding ceremony, but there are several things to consider before going any further.

Will the venue allow pets? If not you will have to either change your plans or change venues.
Are there any members of the wedding party who have severe pet allergies?
Please be realistic about what your pet will or will not tolerate. I know that it’s the cutest thing to see dogs dressed up in tuxedos or ruffled dresses, sitting still like little statues, but will your dog be as cooperative? Most dogs that I know would never tolerate wearing an outfit, let alone sit still during all of the excitement.

How can you incorporate you pet into the wedding ceremony? The two most popular roles are:

Ring Bearer or Flower Girl
Dog of Honour

If you have determined that you want your dog to be a part of the wedding, but realize that a role in the ceremony is not realistic, you can include your dog in the photos.

Photo courtesy of ourweddingplus.com

If you do bring your dog to the wedding, make sure that there is a person designated to care for him/her – walks, water, food, treats.

Cats however are another story. It is very unlikely that you will get your cat dressed up in costume and most cats will find a dark, safe place to hide if you bring them to your wedding and let them out of the cat carrier. Take your cat’s feelings into consideration and take some photos in the privacy of your own home unless your cat is one in a million.

Photo courtesy of whythisispopular.com

BRIDAL BOLERO JACKETS ARE ALL THE RAGE

In case you are not familiar with boleros, they are very short jackets that are cut to just cover the arms and shoulders. They are the perfect accessory for fall and winter weddings in Toronto, providing some much needed warmth in addition to elegance. A bolero jacket can really personalize the look of your wedding dress and change the mood from the ceremony to the reception by creating a more modest and demure look during the ceremony and later removed to show off a revealing dress.

Bridal bolero jackets offer several practical solutions for brides:

Some religious ceremonies require that a bride have shoulders and/or her arms covered.
Bridal bolero jackets are a favourite among plus sized brides who want to wear a strapless or halter-style gown, but are self conscious about their upper arms.
Bridal bolero jackets are the perfect way to cover tattoos.
If you are wearing your mother’s wedding dress or one that you borrowed, you can update the look without any alterations by adding a bolero jacket.

Maids of honour, bridesmaids, mothers of the bride, and flower girls can all wear bolero jackets with their dresses or gowns. They are available in a wide range of fabrics including silk, lace, faux fur, crepe, chiffon, satin, taffeta and organza. You can opt to match the colour and fabric of a dress or to contrast it. Different sleeve lengths are available including cap sleeves, short sleeves, three-quarter-length, or full-length sleeves and bolero jackets can be embroidered or embellished. They are extremely versatile and can be worn later over a different dress.

Congratulations Laurie and Ron!

October 20th, 2009
The Toronto Wedding Chapel

THE TOP WEDDING SONGS

Music is a very important part of any wedding. It should reflect your personalities and be appropriate to the style of wedding, the venue, and the guests attending. With so much to choose from, where do you begin to make a list of your preferences, especially for the all important First Dance Song? We’ve done a little research to start you off on your musical journey.

According to AOL Radio the 10 Best First Dance Songs are:

The Righteous Brothers - Unchained Melody
Journey – Faithfully
Aaron Nevill & Linda Rondstadt – Don’t Know Too Much
Barbra Streisand – I Finally Found Someone
Jim Brickman & Martina McBride – Valentine
Journey – Open Arms
Rascal Flatts – Bless the Broken Road
Etta James – At Last
Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight
Bryan Adams – Everything I Do (I Do It For You)

According to top-20-songs.com these are the Top 20 Wedding Songs Worldwide determined on the basis of how often they are downloaded and requested.