Canada-Ontario — The Knot Community

Hair & MUA in Hamilton/Burlington?

APW2010 — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:25:03 +0000

Does anyone have recommendations for hair stylists or make-up artists in the Hamilton or Burlington area?

MAKE-UP HELP ASAP

skrs10 — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 16:01:35 +0000

Hey,

I tried to email the girls who were going to do my hair last night and again this morning to book a trial and I keep getting a failure to deliver message. I only have 59 days and I need to find someone stat. Can anyone help me? Thanks.

Pocketfold Invites in the GTA

Meaghann17 — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 16:46:07 +0000

Hi Everyone,

Does anyone know of an online service (canadian) or a vendor in Toronto that sells pocketfold invites? I am only looking for the actual pockets, no inserts, and I would like the already folded kind.

I have found some good deals at places like cardsandpockets.com.... but would prefer something more local so I can see them in person. Or if I end up going online at least a Canadian company so shipping costs are low.

Thanks!

Bridal shoes.....help!

danielle** — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:45:49 +0000

Hey everyone

My gown should be in any day and I don't have shoes yet for my first fitting. (they recommended that I have them by then.)

Where have you bought your shoes for the big day? The problem is I am tall-ish and FI is about the same height as me. As soon as I put heels on, I'll be taller than him. Normally I don't mind this.....but I don't want to be taller standing at the altar and in the photos.

I'd like to stay away from white/ivory shoes and go with something fun with colour. I don't really want to wear flats.....

Does anybody have suggestions for low/small heels? Satin would be nice but doesn't have to be. Btw, the wedding is in December so open toe or sandals wouldn't be ideal!

Wedding Planner - Yes or NO and why DEBATE!!!

WeddingBliss32 — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:12:34 +0000

Hi Everyone,

What is your take on getting a Wedding Planner, is it required or not. If you feel it is, why ? If not, why not ? My friend hired a wedding planner for her wedding 3 months ago and she was amazing and saved her like over 5,000 on her wedding, so now I hired her also. But another one of my friends is getting married and she says it's an unnecessary cost. What is your take on that matter ? Her and I are debating it - she might decide to hire my wedding planner but I guess she wants more info.

Thanks for your help !

Booking vendors

CaylaSummer — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:43:21 +0000

Hello there,

I just got engaged for a week and I would really love to have my wedding next august 2011. We are still sorting out the church stuff and doing the guest lists. I was wondering if I have enough time to book everything. I will likely have my wedding in Toronto, it seems like a lot of work to do all this planning but I'm sure it would be worthwhile in the end.

Photographers in York Region

leanner10 — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 23:49:59 +0000

I was wondering if anyone knows of a good photographer who works in the York Region Area?
Thanks!

May, outdoor wedding?

msauve89 — Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:32:20 +0000

I am having my wedding mid-May next year, and Im debating if it will be too cold for an outdoor ceremony?!?

Quality or Price when booking Wedding Vendors?

WeddingBliss32 — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 07:17:30 +0000

Another debate I had with my parents. They say Quality and I say Price.

For my upcoming wedding... I want it ALL. Is that impossible to have BOTH !

So if you are searching for a Vendor is your decision more quality based or price based ? Is it all about staying on budget or is it about having the best money can buy at your wedding ?

I argued that you can get both if you have someone who is a professional helping you who knows what things should cost ! Anyone have any other opinions ?

HELP me PROVE a point to my Parents !!!!

Test

SMPhotography — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 22:26:44 +0000

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open bar vs. cash bar

CaylaSummer — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 04:24:33 +0000

Hi there,

So we have been having discussions on the type of venue that we are going to use. The open bar vs. cash bar came up. On my family's side they would prefer that it is an open bar as they are not accustom to going to weddings where they have to pay for their own drinks.Their reason is basically that it is a celebration and if ppl are going to give us $400 the least we can do is offer them free drinks as part of their meal bottom line is my side think that it is tacky to have a cash bar. Now, on my FI side, they apparently do not do open bar. They think its more costly which is probably true and I don't think they care about drinking anyway. My FI mother said that we should put 2 bottles of wine per table which would have at least 10 ppl which does not seem a lot, maybe if they drink half a glass. I am not paying for the venue it matters not to me as I could care less about the drinking. My mom said maybe if she offered to pay for the drinks for half of their guest maybe they would agree. So do any of you have done cash bars? I don't think its going to be a huge issue but I was just wondering what ppl normally do for their reception

Check

smellymm83 — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:30:58 +0000

I've now booked our reception site in Southwestern Ontario. YAY! Deposit paid and ready for the next step!!
I can't believe it's coming up so fast.

Anxiety coming on...are you feeling the same?

mcrotondo — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:59:10 +0000

Hey Everyone
I am feeling very anxious about my wedding lately. I was wondering if anyone else is freaking out. Here are some reasons:

1. is the wedding going to be good enough for guests? All my guests are used to banquet hall weddings which is a huge far cry from what I am doing. It is just not me. I feel like I will be judged, and it is aweful.

2. money, I can't understand how everyone is paying for their weddings. Ours is not even that big and it looks like it will come out to $30K if not more with all the hidden costs (like postage and photography permits and alterations and HST and renting the venue for 2 additional hours, Thank you cards, photo prints and stuff like this. The online budgets have not been very realistic in my opinion. We are not even doing a fancy upscale wedding which in hind sight, maybe those wedding's i've been to at banquet halls are in fact $50-$60K and not $30-$40K like I thought. I just feel like I'm drowning. Despite the fact that our parents are helping us out a bit, it never seems like we will have enough money. I've been saving all my life and in one day can blow it all, and really for what? It is just one day.

3. Construction: I did not bank on the major construction around my venue when I put my down payment down. I am wondering if I can use this as a bargaining tool? I am terrible at barganing though.

4. Life ahead. Does anyone feel like they will be poor forever? It does not seem to matter how much I make at work, it is never enough. My salary is good in comparison to many but I still struggle and I am not even living anywhere near to comfortable. I don't even have a car. I sometimes wonder if I can even have kids cause there is no way I can stop working for a year. Especially not on what the government gives you.

????

Plus Size Gowns?

carleyraine — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 19:25:31 +0000

I've heard that once you're over a real size ten in the wedding dress world, you're a plus size, as gowns are made on the small side.

I'm a size 16 (I'll be a 14 in about 5 more pounds!) so I'm defintely a plus for now. While I've only been to one store so far, and an outlet store at that, I'm a little worried about selection of gowns under $1000. I know they are already hard to come by at reasonable prices, and having only been able to fit in 18's at the one store I wonder if I'll be able to find somethind.

Anyone know of a store in Toronto (GTA) that has a great selection of plus sizes? I'm looking for something modern and am not willing to buy online (I always have a great deal of trouble fitting in things and don't want the hassle and stress of returns)

Thanks ladies!

Bridal Shows

905mom — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:23:18 +0000

so excited...strapping on my shoes to hit the bridal show with my beautiful daughter tonite! Hope we get lots of great ideas. Its at the International Center in Missisauga - anybody been to one of these before?

TORONTO BRIDES - El Covento Rico

RamaOtster — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 23:40:02 +0000

Any Toronto brides have their bachelorette party here or have you been there for any event?

I am really not keen on the whole idea of the place...I am more "low key" and this sounds sort of...uncomfy and stressful for me.

http://www.elconventorico.com/

Money Boxes in Toronto - Where to Buy?

amanda.loughlin — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 13:39:08 +0000

Hi Everyone,

Can any of you recommend a good place to buy a money box?? I'm not looking for anything elaborate but something quirky and different. I was thinking of making my own but decided not to becuase I don't really have the time. Any inspiration? Ie. what did you do your money box?

Thanks!

Custom Bridesmaids dresses

CaylaSummer — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 23:38:22 +0000

Hi there,

I was thinking of having my bridesmaids dresses custom made instead of buying them I really do not know which would be cheaper. I have a few style that I had in mind but I was wondering if anyone knows a seamstress that would charge for about 200 in Toronto. I am a leaning more towards a knee length dress and and maybe chiffon fabric.

any help would be appreciated

Video

homediva — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 11:04:37 +0000

About two weeks before our wedding, we decided to hire a video company to document our day, and I am SOOOO glad we did! We hired Level Studios - they are new to weddings but have been in video for more commercial things for ages. He just sent me the trailer and I am absolutely blown away by what a great job he did! I can't believe I found these guys on kijiji! Here is the link if anyone wants to watch!

If you are contemplating hiring someone to do video at your wedding, I highly recommend it! I am so excited that we will get an actual hour long movie of the day, what a great way to re-live all the memories! We weren't sure about it before we did it, but now it is one of my favourite things we splurged on for the wedding, soooo worth it!

http://vimeo.com/14481979

Couples Portrait Package on TeamSave today

APW2010 — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 16:39:23 +0000

The Toronto daily deal on team save is a couples portrait package for $185 - worth checking out if you need engagement photos or something.

http://www.teamsave.com/deals/toronto/wedding-day-memories-photography-professional-feature-filled-couples-portrait-package

ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS Hair Fascinators & Headpieces in Toronto

Shandy10 — Sat, 04 Sep 2010 12:26:14 +0000

Hi ladies,

I am getting married Sept 11 and have spent ages online and in stores searching for the perfect hair fascinator for my upcoming wedding. I found it difficult to rely on anyting online due to color variations and shipping concerns. How can I buy something like that online without being able to see it, hold it and try it on?

I found an absolutely GEM of a woman in Toronto who does it out of her home and I just wanted to tell everyone about her.

www.fascinatorstoronto.com is her website.

She is a dawl! Her stuff is gorgeous! I purchased one on the spot and everyone I have shown loves it!

NOTE: My fiance (a guy for one and bald for another) thought her things were gorgeous as well! He was fascinated!

cold feet

vtbd26 — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:49:10 +0000

In 2 week i should be getting hiched ........i dont even know if i want to show up now .we have 3 kids and its bin 8 years we are moveing the day after the wedding . what can do to make me want to show up . cant sleep, cant eat ,no time for my self .he is working 6 days a week from 5 am to 8 pm i have dun all the planing my self .

Were there any Argonaut RC brides today?

ring_pop — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 19:39:59 +0000

Just curious.

Reception Decor

Joanne1984 — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 02:40:32 +0000

Can anyone give me a rough idea of how much I would be/could be spending on decor for the head table? It would probably encompass some sort of draping/backdrop as well as the decor for the tables themselves. Any guidance would be appreciated!

I need a seamstress

colourz — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 01:56:30 +0000

Does anyone have a really good seamstress for their wedding gown? I'm at Don Mills and Steeles. Looking at North York, Markham, Thornhill, Richmond Hill.

Name Change

Littlin — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 11:52:42 +0000

I swear there were posts about this before but I looked a bit and didn't feel like looking anymore. I am debating the legal change vs. assuming. I know I have to wait until I have my marriage certificate - no rush there. Obviously assuming is easier - but a quick question - I can leave my passport alone if I am assuming, correct? I just change my day to day stuff like driver's license, banking stuff, work info, etc., right?

Any info from those married brides would be appreciated! Thanks! :)

ringpop

PreppySailor — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 22:57:48 +0000

Hey there,
I forgot to give you the address of my married bio for the Canadian Knotties Bio, it is:
http://preppysailor.weebly.com/

How's your summer going? Any big plans for labour day weekend?

PSA: Creative Bags

homediva — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 21:05:57 +0000

Hey Girls!

My wedding planner told me about a shop called Creative Bags in TO, and FMIL and went there on the weekend and bought tons of stuff for my OOT bags and favours. They have a HUGE selection of bags, I don't know if other people know about this or if I just stumbled upon it, so I thought I'd share! They have tons of favor packaging too. HTH!

http://www.creativebag.com/

Wedding pics are here!

miellen — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:10:05 +0000

Hi all!
We got our wedding photos last week and I blogged the wedding!

http://www.misstomissus.com/

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shoegal715 — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:51:43 +0000