FREE Coaching Call: Choosing Your Wedding Colour Palette

In our series of free webinars, today’s topic is choosing your wedding colour palette.  We have this webinar in two short videos–the first is the presentation of the information, and the second is the Q&A session with our audience.

Wedding Hairstyles

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When selecting the right bridal hairstyle for your wedding day, there are a few simple rules of thumb to remember:

• First, you should narrow down what style you fell most comfortable wearing.
• Second, you should determine if that style looks good with your gown.
• Third, make sure the style you chose also suits your face.

Narrowing down the style you want to try is as simple as taking list to your stylist for consultation. He/she should be able to tell you right away which look will suit your face the best. Along with your list of options, also take a picture of your dress with you. After looking at your face and the dress style you are going to wear, picking the right style should be very easy.

The list of Classic bridal hair styles is a basic list from which a variation of styles can be created. Let’s break them up into categories:

1. Hair tightly pulled back with no loose hair around the face or neck:
   • The Bun
   • The Up Do
   • The French Twist
   • The Chignon
2. Hair pulled gently away from the face allowing for locks of hair to fall loosely around the face and neck:
   • The Messy Up Do
   • The Half Up Do
3. Nothing pulled back: Long. Loose, wavy curls left to blow casually in the wind.

This is a simple guide to bridal hair as we know it. From this, your stylist can create the right look for you and your dress adding to it accessories and designs to make you really stand out on your wedding day!

Remember to take some time to experiment before the big day to make sure all the elements work well together!

FREE Coaching Call: Wedding Dresses and Your Body Type

Another webinar by Angela Fiebelkorn, this one was recorded last Saturday and it’s about Wedding Dresses and Body Types. There is a little techie glitch in the beginning, the webinar starts twice, not a problem. Enjoy…

WEBINAR: Table Decorations, TheBridalCoach.ca Launch

Today at 12:00 AM CST, Angela Fiebelkorn had a Webinar about Table Decorations with over 50 brides attending, she also had a question and answer session and introduced wedding planning membership site: TheBridalCoach.ca which will open its doors tomorrow NOON CST for the “early bird” registration list. For those who could not attend, we recorded this webinar. It’s approximately 40 minutes long. Enjoy…

Wedding Cupcakes – An Alternative Inspiration

Submitted by Bride.ca, Canada’s number 1 resource wedding website.

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Cupcakes are small, cute, tasty, and remind us of fun birthday parties spent with our friends on warm summer days when we were ten. When we think of cupcakes, we think of children, laughter, and someone singing Happy Birthday. We rarely think of weddings and cupcakes in the same sentence, let alone, in the same word. But, all that is changing and changing fast. Cupcakes are the latest and greatest thing in the wedding pastry world. They are trendy, exciting and are making waves as one of the hottest wedding ideas around. Why you ask? Well, wedding cupcakes are popular for many reasons really, for example:

• They are economical; OK, this is just a fancy way of saying that they are cheap. Cupcakes cost a lot less to make than traditional wedding cakes and in economically challenged times such as the ones we currently face, that is a GOOD thing!
• They are easy. No one has to make special arrangements (and pay extra) to have anything cut and served. Cupcakes are ready to go. You don’t even need a plate.
• Not needing a plate takes us to our next point. They work for outdoor weddings but are just as easily brought indoors for off season, or more formal events. They are versatile. Dress them up or take the out, they work for any style wedding!
• They are multi-tasking! They, add a little something extra to your décor. Simply plan to have the cake table in a very focal spot. Arrange and decorate your cupcakes in such a way that captivates guests as they gaze upon them during dinner and the speeches. They also make excellent table décor. If you’re short on cash, you can forgo the cake table completely and just arrange the cupcakes on the guest tables as centerpieces. You’ve just eliminated the need for a cake table and centerpieces!
• They are unique. As popular as they are becoming, wedding cupcakes still are not as mainstream as the traditional wedding cake. Break from the old and try something many guests may not have seen at other weddings.
• They are not fussy. A traditional wedding cake comes with certain limitations in its flexibility. Mainly because of its size and shape, the wedding cake is fussy. It must have its own table, for one, plus it requires attention possibly even requiring more than one person to move it from the cake table to the cutting and serving area, whereas cupcakes take care of themselves. You can place them wherever you like, arrange them in any order, and have guests pick them up with little or no assistance from any other person.

Whether you are a cupcake fan or not, you will see more and more of this dessert in the months and years to come as brides everywhere begin to realize that they have options when considering what to serve as their wedding cake. Just as the traditional wedding fruitcake was replaced by fancier and possibly tastier options, cupcakes will eventually reshape the way we all see the traditional wedding cake.

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Top 100 Wedding Songs

WEDDING SONGS

Are you looking for that perfect wedding song? Look no further! We have a list that will give you ideas for your ceremony music, reception music, and the all important wedding dance. We have ideas for the bride’s dance with her father, and the groom’s dance with his mother. We even have a list of ethnic wedding songs to give your wedding some personality and flair. Explore our list, and feel free to add your suggestions at the bottom of this post.

Listen to our wedding music songs!

CEREMONY MUSIC
Many religious institutions have special requirements for church wedding music, so please check.

1. Agnus Dei – Michael W Smith
2. Air (Water Music Suite) (Handel)
3. Allegro Maestoso (Water Music Suite 2) (Handel)
4. Always by Bon Jovi
5. Annie’s Song by John Denver
6. Arrival of the Queen of Sheba (Handel)
7. Beautiful by Gordon Lightfoot
8. Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion
9. Breathless by Kenny G
10. Bridal Chorus (Lohengrin-Wagner)
11. Canon in D Major (Pachelbel)
12. Endless Love by Diana Ross and Lionel Richie
13. Evergreen by Barbra Streisand
14. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams
15. Follow Me by John Denver
16. From This Moment On by Shania Twain
17. Give Me Forever (I Do) by James Ingram and John Tesh
18. Hawaiian Wedding Song by Elvis Presley
19. Hornpipe (Water Music Suite) (Handel)
20. Longer by Dan Fogelberg
21. Lord I Give You My Heart by Michael W Smith
22. Loving You by Holly Cole
23. I Believe In You and Me by Whitney Houston
24. I Do (Cherish You) by Mark Willis
25. If by Bread
26. I Wanna Be Your Everything by Keith Urban
27. I Will Be Here by Steven Curtis Chapman
28. Jesu, Joy of Man’s Desiring (Bach)
29. Just The Way You Are by Diana Krall
30. Morning Has Broken – Cat Stevens
31. My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion
32. Ode To Joy (Beethoven)
33. One Hand, One Heart from West Side Story
34. Pie Jesu by Sarah Brightman
35. Prayer by Celine Dion
36. Prelude in C Major (Bach)
37. Sometimes When We Touch by Dan Hill
38. The Gift of Love (traditional)
39. The Keeper of the Stars by Tracy Byrd
40. The Lord’s Prayer by Sister Janet Mead
41. The Sweetest Thing by Juice Newton
42. The Wedding Song (There Is Love) – Mary McGregor (Peter, Paul and Mary)
43. This I Promise You by Ronan Keating
44. This Very Moment by KC and JoJo
45. Time In A Bottle – Jim Croce
46. Trumpet Voluntary (Jeremiah Clarke)
47. Wedding Day at Troldhaugen (Grieg)
48. Wedding March (Mendelssohn)
49. We`ve Only Just Begun by The Carpenters
50. When I Said I Do by Clint Black and Lisa Hartman
51. You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban

WEDDING DANCE
If you are looking for the perfect song for the first dance, bridal party dance, the bouquet toss, the garter toss, the cake cutting, or dollar dance, this list is sure to have something you love.

1. At The Beginning by Richard Marx and Donna Lewis
2. All My Life by KC and JoJo
3. Always and Forever by Heatwave
4. Better Today – Coffey
5. Cha Cha Slide by Mr. C The Slide Man
6. Cherry Pie by Warrant
7. Close To You by The Carpenters
8. Come What May by Air Supply
9. Could Not Ask For More by Edwin McCain
10. Dance Me To The End of Love by Leonard Cohen
11. Dance With Me by T Carter Music
12. Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend by Marilyn Monroe
13. Everlasting Love by Love Affair
14. (Everything I Do) I Do It For You by Bryan Adams
15. Girl’s Just Wanna Have Fun by Cyndi Lauper
16. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You – Rod Stewart
17. Heaven by Bryan Adams
18. I Am So In Love With You by BassHunter
19. I Cross My Heart by George Strait
20. I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing by Aerosmith
21. I Have To Say I Love You In A Song – Jim Croce
22. I Hope You Dance by Lee Ann Womack
23. I Just Call You Mine by Martina McBride
24. I Knew I Loved You by Savage Garden
25. I Love You by Celine Dion
26. I Need You, I Love You by Mark Anthony
27. I’ll Be by Edwin McCaine
28. I Swear by John Michael Montgomery
29. It’s Raining Men by Gerri Halliwell
30. It’s Your Love by Tim McGraw and Faith Hill
31. I Wanna Grow Old With You (from the Wedding Singer) by Adam Sandler
32. Keep Holding On by Avril Lavigne
33. Leahy-Wedding Day Jig by Natalie McMaster
34. L-O-V-E by Nat King Cole
35. Loved Her First by Heartland
36. Love of My Life – The Wedding Song by Darla Day
37. Nobody Loves Me Like You Do by Anne Murray and Dave Loggins
38. Nothing Else Matters by Metaliica
39. She Believes In Me by Kenny Rogers
40. Shower Me With Your Love by Surface
41. Sugar, Sugar by The Archies
42. That’s Amore by Dean Martin
43. The Rose by Bette Midler
44. The Stripper by David Rose Orchestra (garter toss anyone?)
45. (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life by Bill Medley and Jennifer Warnes
46. The Wedding Song by Kenny G (instrumental)
47. This One’s For The Girls by Martina McBride
48. Together Forever by Rick Astley
49. Wedding Song by Bob Dylan
50. We`ve Only Just Begun by The Carpenters
51. What A Wonderful World by Rod Stewart
52. When You Say Nothing At All by Ronan Keating
53. Wind Beneath My Wings by Bette Midler
54. You`re In My Heart by Rod Stewart

MOTHER AND SON WEDDING SONGS

1. A Mother`s Song – by T Carter Music
2. A Song For Mama by Boyz II Men
3. Greatest Love of All by Whitney Houston
4. The Man You`ve Become by Molly Pasutti
5. There You’ll Be by Faith Hill
6. You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban

FATHER DAUGHTER WEDDING SONGS

1. Daddy`s Angel by T Carter Music
2. Daddy’s Girl by Red Sovine
3. And Then They Do by Trace Adkin
4. Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle
5.Daddy’s Hands by Dolly Parton and Holly Dunn
6. I’ll Always Be Your Daughter by Lynn Leonti and Jim McShane
7. My Little Girl by Tim McGraw

ETHNIC SONG LIST
Arabic Wedding Songs
Indian Wedding Songs

Your Basic Bridal Guide

A wedding is a glorious paradox — a public proclamation of your most private feelings. It’s a pageant, a party, a procession, a promise of things to come. The best weddings which are not necessarily the most expensive or elaborate truly express the feelings of the bride and groom toward one another and for their families and friends. Tradition and innovation should blend harmoniously to make your wedding a memorable day.

Popular Trends in Today’s Weddings

What are some of the latest trends for weddings in Canada? Nearly everyone opts to have their ceremony and reception videotaped as well as photographed today. If you’d like to do this, be sure to ask the clergyman or official performing the ceremony whether any restrictions apply. An experienced video professional will want to see the site and should ask pertinent questions about the wedding party, the type of ceremony and if there are any special moments or people that should be highlighted. Remember, your tape will be edited, so if there is something (or someone) you don’t want to appear in the final version, be sure to tell the videographer.

Silk flowers are another trend. They last forever, providing a souvenir of the special day for the bride and all her attendants. But not all silk flower artists are of equal talent. Ask to see photos and samples of the designer’s work. Be careful about colors. Outrageous shades instantly proclaim that the flowers are not real.

Many couples are asking friends or relatives to participate in their ceremony. Perhaps a favorite uncle will read from the Scripture, or the two mothers will each light candles at the beginning of the ceremony. Then, during the ceremony, the bride and groom light a single candle from the two maternal flames. Weaving personal statements about the union into the ceremony can make the rehearsal a bit more complicated, but the actual event can gain in meaning and emotional impact.

About the rehearsal dinner. Traditionally, it includes the wedding party and parents. No one else. But over the past few years, many couples have expanded the guest list to include favorite relatives and friends who are coming to town a few days before the wedding. If the groom’s family is paying for the dinner, as is traditional, they will need to sanction any additions. The bride’s family should offer to pay for any extra guests from their side. In the case of really large family weddings, the rehearsal dinner becomes a buffet supper at a private home or an informal barbecue, and the celebration takes on a party atmosphere more than the feeling of a formal dinner.

Many other details are changing as well. For example, throwing rice at the happy couple outside the church is seldom done anymore. People prefer birdseed, because no one has to sweep it up and it’s a nice treat for birds and squirrels, too.

Whether you incorporate such new trends into your special day or follow time-honored tradition, all the experts agree that planning is the secret to success. If you like to keep lists, you have a head start. Invest in a spiral notebook or index cards and a file box. Write down everything. Keeping rate records from the outset will save precious hours, reduce stress and save money. If you have a year to six months to plan the wedding, excellent. If not, get help.

Consult experts. The best are recent brides, because they have a wealth of fresh knowledge, amusing stories and sound advice about little things you may overlook. Professional wedding consultants can provide invaluable help. Don’t be shy about asking for references. Armed with expert advice and counsel and a detailed strategy, you’ll be able to approach the actual event with peace of mind and put the focus where it belongs — on shared feelings of love and joy.

A quick course in wedding clothes

Clothes make the wedding. What the bride wore is what guests remember longest and talk about the most. So be sure the attire you select evokes the mood and tone you want to establish. Everything starts with the bride’s dress. There is a prevailing trend towards simple wedding dresses these days, but it makes sense to go straight to an established bridal shop or full-service department store with an extensive bridal boutique and get a first-hand idea of the possibilities.

In general, the attire of the groom and his party is determined by the time of day. Traditionally, dove or dark-gray cutaways are for daytime, and the black tuxedo is reserved for evening weddings. But that’s changing. Nowadays, 80 percent of wedding parties choose the black tuxedo no matter what the time of day. Some wedding experts like to see the groom in a tail coat so he’s easily distinguished from the ushers and best man. You always know who the bride is at the reception, but it’s not so easy to set the groom apart.

In the old days, the mother of the bride selected her color and style, while the mother of the groom wore beige and kept quiet. Things are more flexible today, but first choice still belongs to the m.o.b.

Choose the outfits at least three months in advance of the wedding to allow for special orders and alterations. Hemlines are everywhere, so you need not match the length of the outfit to the time of day, although you generally wouldn’t wear a floor-length gown until after 5 p.m. Simple suits are a good choice for weddings early in the day. Shoes must be fabric. They should be either silk, satin or a texture, such as lace. We don’t advise dying shoes to match anymore; there are plenty of colors out there to coordinate. Stockings should match the outfit and be sheer and shimmery. Carry a small clutch bag. If you have favorite jewelry you want to wear, be sure to bring it when shopping for a dress or suit.

THE BEAUTIFUL BRIDE

Natural beauty is the byword.

Every bride wants to look beautiful, but don’t make the mistake of choosing an over-elaborate hairstyle or theatrical makeup. The whole idea is to look radiant, natural and glowing. Tips from makeup experts: remember that white or ivory shades don’t add color to the face and plan to boost your natural glow with gentle blush and perhaps one of the new shimmery mineral powders.

Bring the bridal headpiece to the hair salon, since the style must be worked around it. Wedding hairstyles are a fashion segment unto themselves. Hair worn up is currently popular. The look is soft and romantic, very touchable and not structured. Schedule a French manicure the morning of the wedding and makeup that imparts a delicate blush. It’s all part of the process that helps the bride and wedding party look picture perfect.

GIFTS OF LOVE

The joys of registering

To register or not to register? Definitely register. It makes sense to let friends and relatives know your preferences. Brides used to take their mothers when they chose which gifts to put on the register. Today the bride and groom go together and select the household and luxury items they want to share.

The store computer keeps track of what has been purchased and what still needs to be bought. A wedding guest simply needs to go to the store, give the salesperson the names of the bride and groom, and a print-out is fast on the way. Registering is practical for you and provides a great convenience for your friends and family. Do it. Experts say the hardest part of the process is getting the bride and groom to agree on what they want. Hash out as much as you can before you get to the department store. Your first fight should not be over gifts.

DESTINATION: ROMANCE

Planning the perfect honeymoon

Travel agents have the scoop on honeymoon packages and can get you the best deals. Remember, you don’t pay travel agents anything, so it makes sense to enlist their knowledge and experience. The trick is deciding on what you want to do and then letting an expert get you there. Invest quality time in planning, and you’ll be happy with the result.

How do I Create a WOW factor for My Wedding?

I guess the best place to start is to figure out what a WOW factor is! When was the last time you experienced something and said WOW. That’s a WOW factor, and chances are it was something UNEXPECTED or something OUTSTANDING.

Every WOW factor is either UNEXPECTED or OUTSTANDING in some way. But when you put UNEXPECTED and OUTSTANDING together, that really creates an extreme WOW factor.

Watch this short video to learn more:

It is Easy to Choose Your Wedding Colour Scheme

Just watch this short video about wedding colours by Angela Fiebelkorn, Wedding Expert on several important Wedding Blogs, and you will get a clear idea on how you can match your wedding colours. Additionally, this short video will give you a starting point for your wedding colour scheme and all the understanding you need to complete the scheme.

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