I know, I abandoned you for quite a while… but I am back!

We are halfway through the wedding season, and many of you lovely couples either just got married (Congrats!); or are about to tie the knot. If you still haven’t done so, do check my previous post with little tips and advice for the day of the wedding.

This time around, I decided to dedicate this post to all the brides and grooms that are too stressed out about the little details.

Many times, I have seen couples go through the day (and night) worrying and running around to make things “perfect”. Let me remind you, it is YOUR day, and you want to look back and remember the event with a lot of happiness.

So please, have a spa day before the wedding… Decompress and relax!

Most importantly, I am certain you spent a great deal of time researching vendors to choose the right one for you. Now, follow your instinct and choice, and trust that they will do an excellent job. After all, they are professionals.

Mean time, let me suggest a few spas that I L-O-V-E, and great thing is, you can go with your boo:

Bota Bota

botabota.ca

Summer or winter, there’s something incredibly captivating about that relaxing outdoor hot tub (with a gorgeous view), you MUST try it.

Scandinave Spa (Vieux Montréal)

scandinave.com

It is in the heart of Montreal’s Old Port, and this place really is to relax! I tried their “silent room” and it is so peaceful. After the water circuit, you can have a little massage, and some time to meditate, this place is for you.

Rain Spa

rainspa.ca

Have a lot of fun, cherish each moment with your loved ones, and may the all-mighty be with you and your eventful endeavors!

Yours truly,

Chris

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We are all warmed up in the wedding season, and it is execution mode all the way.

Many of you have been in the planning process, and the day is soon coming up. So, let’s talk a little about the day of the wedding.

Hire a Wedding Day-of Coordinator

For all you DIY be-you-tiful brides, please remember at all times, that you will be insanely busy! You, and of course your hubby to be, will be the stars of the day; and there is very little time for you to do work.

Always have a designated person (perhaps a really good cousin) that will be willing to help you that day. Let me call it your “designated deputy”.

I would usually recommend having an Event Coordinator, not because is part of my job, but truly because there are so many little details to be taken care of, that it could take up all your (and your helper’s) fun time.

That being said, I absolutely understand that it is not in everyone’s budget. So, let’s get back to the subject.

Notice that I did not suggested your Maid of Honour as a first option to be your designated deputy. That is because your MoH and your bridesmaids will all be busy getting ready and helping you getting ready. They’ll be almost as busy as you will.

Make a Wedding Day Checklist

I am incredibly obssessed with them. It gets so overwhelming, that lists will just keep you on track of things.

The main lists I would have are:

• Things to be brought to the ceremony and reception, with the names of those who are responsible for bringing it to the corresponding place.
• List of emergency contact numbers. The last thing you want is to be searching through your emails and contracts.
• Special rituals and/or things that have to be done during the day and/or night (speeches, toasts, special presentations, etc…)

Double Check your Vendor Contracts

Make sure that you have enough of everything for all your guests, and confirm with all your vendors the time and place they have to be at.

Remember, it is wedding season, and most companies are running around to supply yours and many other events. So, re-scheduling can be hectic (if not impossible), and if you wait until the last minute to do things, it might just cost you a lot more than what you think.

Please allow me to be blunt. All the vendors out there are in the business of ‘making money’; and time, is money. We all value our time as much as you value yours.

The Essentials for the Big Wedding Day

Now that that’s out of the way, I have just a few more little tips for you:

Pretty, cute, comfy Flats

Believe me, it will save your night. After a whole day of smiling on those gorgeous heels you chose, the pain on your feet will be turning your mile intoa weird grin. I wouldn’t really go too crazy on the flats (you barely see them), unless shoes is your thing, and you plan to use them again! I like TOMS (no, I get no commissions at all), they are very comfortable, simple but cute, and they come in a wide range of colours and styles (there’s even a vintage line!). On top of that, for every TOMS you buy, they help a person in need. And, as if that was not enough, my dear canadian lady friends, It is in BC! You don’t have to go crazy trying to find a friend who’s going to get it for you in the States!

A spare shirt for your future hubby

Spills, or just a lot of sweat may overwhelm the first one (yes, yuk!). He’ll probably be drinking, and dancing a lot; and most importantly he’ll be around people that will be drinkingand dancing a lot!

Have a small touch-up kit

Your lipstick, powder, and even glue (in case one of your lashes decides to rebel). Although I do suggest my brides to have a touch-up session with a professional make-up artist, I know it can be pricey. So, if you have a talented friend that can give you a hand, a small little kit can make those pictures even better! Remember, especially if you are a party girl, you will be dancing, jumping, and doing a lot of hugging and kissing. You will definitely need a little freshen-up halfway your reception. The set on the picture (on the right), is quite simple; yet sufficient. If you’d like to be extra sure, I would add glue (if you are wearing faux lashes), eyeliner, and your regular pressed powder.

Pain killers!

YES! Advil, tylenol, or whatever calms your pains. Whether you have a cramp or a headache, you do not want this to spoil your day.

Now, just relax, and get ready to have one of the best days of your life!
Oh yes, and please be safe! Have one or two taxi companies’ numbers ready for your guests, in case they need it.

Cheers to all the future newlyweds, and may the all-mighty be with you and your eventful endeavors!

Yours truly,

Chris

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