What a busy season!

Diane, Owner/Lead Coordinator with Natalie & Jason - June 16/12.

Two more weddings to go and then it looks like we're done with our 2012 wedding season - unless of course we get some last minute bookings for October to December.

In 2010, we were booked solid with Fall weddings, 2011 had a mixture of both Fall & Summer and this year it seems like Spring and Summer were the hot seasons to say "I do."

This season we're honoured to have assisted with the execution of 9 weddings - that's a lot of gigs for this  part-time business. Since June, we've had a wedding almost every second or third weekend, with meetings, consultations and rehearsals slotted in between. Whew!

We can't wait to show you pictures from awesome Photographers we had the chance to work with including Ikonica (Porsha & Will), Elizabeth in Love (Morgan & Adam) and some we still have yet to look forward to working with like Unveil Photography (Brooke & Richard).

Congrats to all the newlyweds from this year, and to the remaining couples; we can't wait to be by your side on your most special day!

Looking back on Angie & Serge's day

Signing the registry - they're married!

In May, we executed Full Wedding Planning services for Angie & Serge. Lovingly referred to as "the Brady Bunch" by family and friends, this outdoor backyard wedding was one so full of love that it was palpable.
During their wedding ceremony, I actually had tears running down my cheeks.

Angie and Serge met and instantly fell in love. Every Sunday he brings her flowers. She believes that their love is one of fairy tales, so that was the underlying theme for the wedding. Cupcake Diner provided the mini cake, cupcakes and the favour cookies shown.

The ceremony took place on their property with the reception being housed in a tent provided by Special Event Rentals. Christine of Designs by Law made the tables beautiful with illuminated centrepieces and Gary from Ted's Tunes kept the crowd on their feet all night. It was a pleasure to have worked with vendors that I know and trust, and helped bring the fairy tale vision to life for Angie and Serge.

These newlyweds are a fabulous match brought together later in life to form a beautiful family. All of the kids like each other, get along and treat each other with respect. They are more than step-siblings, they are friends. It was an honour to have been a part of their special day and to witness the love and share in the joy with their family and friends. Congratulations, and thank you!

Bride, Groom, their kids and the Best Man.

The Bride is escorted down the aisle by her Father & her eldest son.

$200 off Day of Coordination services

We're offering a discount on our popular Day of Coordination services!

If you're getting married this April, May or June, book with us and save $200! 

We'd love to hear from you about your up-coming wedding and help you stress less.

What's included in a DOC package?

• A complimentary coffee & chat to discuss your wedding day requirements
• An hour long meeting to finalize all details, logistics and plans for your wedding
• Continuous support via phone or email 2 months prior to your big day
• Timeline preparation & execution
• Rehearsal coordination
• Wedding party & family management
• Vendor coordination
• Use of our wedding day emergency kit
• Wedding Day Management (set-up, ceremony coordination, photos & reception)

Day of Coordination us a combination of all of our coordination services and provides approximately 30 hours of service, with 8-12 hours being executed on your wedding day.

Congratulations Rebecca & Tom!

Rebecca & Tom are married!

Friday the 13th turned out to be a lucky day for these two newlyweds after all! We were so happy that the sun shone brightly, it was warm out and that this wedding went off without a hitch!

Rebecca was very organized, which always helps. She chose to work with wonderful vendors who arrived on time and executed professional services. We had the chance to work with Michael Coombs of Prodigy Entertainment and Sandra Valente of Seize the Moment Photography.

The ceremony was at 4pm at St. James Cathedral Church in Toronto and was an Anglican service. The choreography of the ceremony was rehearsed the night before with the help of the Priest. It was seamless!

Pictures were taken outside the church with both families - including cousins, aunts and uncles! Thankfully, my Assistant Brittany was on point and had everyone coordinated.

The reception was at the Rosewater Supper Club and the staff there was wonderful to work with! They were helpful, friendly and went above and beyond for the happy couple.

Rebecca looked wonderful in her white dress with her blond curls. She was a very calm Bride and enjoyed every moment of her special day! The Bridesmaids wore dresses by TwoBirds, it was neat to see them all wearing dresses with sleeves for the ceremony and then changing the style for the reception.

Lily-of-the-valley was used for all bouquets, boutonnieres and centrepieces - one of the more expensive aspects of the wedding. The cake was 2-tiered and had a bird design on it to match the program, menu cards and favours.

Once the party started after dinner and speeches, Rebecca had me hand out props for specific songs. There were cowboy hats for country tunes, sunglasses for "I wear my sunglasses at night", light-up rings for Beyonce's "Single Ladies" and inflatable guitars for "Summer of 69". All of the guests loved the props and thought they were great fun!

Overall the wedding was beautiful - great friends, wonderful family and lots of love. Rebecca & Tom are very lucky to have each other and to have had a lovely wedding on Friday, the 13th.

Thank you Rebecca & Tom for inviting us to be a part of your wedding. We wish you lot's of happiness as you start your lives together.


*Photos by Seize the Moment Photography

Rebecca & Thomas' Spring Wedding

Friday the 13th is a day typically known for 'bad luck', but on May 13th it will be known as a day of 'love'.

Rebecca & Thomas are getting married!!

We're hoping for a beautiful spring day with buds on the trees, flowers sprouting from the ground and clear skies. A perfect day for a new beginning for these two love birds. In fact, birds will be incorporated into the theme of the wedding.

I met Tom in early 2010 when he had just proposed to Rebecca, on Valentine's Day. He was so excited about having popped the question, and that she said yes! Despite all the excitement, he was a tad worried about Rebecca's stress level. To help her 'stress less' they booked The Bride's Butler as their Day of Coordinator. I'll be there with my Assistant; Brittany, executing the plans that they've worked so hard preparing over the past 17 months.


We're so excited to be working alongside Rebecca & Tom on the 13th - we wish them a day filled with nothing but the best of luck!


*Photo supplied by Rebecca, taken by Sandra of Seize the Moment Photography

Rain on your Parade

They say that rain on a wedding day is good luck.

We say, if you think that it's going to rain, you should be prepared. Spring weddings have a higher chance of rain than Summer or Fall weddings - although, lately, Ontario weather has been so hard to predict. Therefore, we suggest you be prepared and roll with the punches, or storm clouds... the best you can.

Overcast and rainy days can sometimes make for the best wedding pictures! Just ask your Photographer for his/her thoughts. I bet they will agree. They may even be able to show you some examples which will ease your mind if rain should fall.

Outfitting your wedding party (WP) with rain boots and umbrellas is not only a popular trend for Spring weddings, but is also very smart. Match the umbrellas and boots to your wedding colours or personality (plaid, stripes, polka dots).

Be sure to get large umbrellas for two members of your WP to use (golf size) and have a few on hand for your guests. The only time you want your face to get wet is when you shed a few tears of joy - so try to stay dry the best you can. Having rain boots and umbrellas also make for fabulous and unique photos. And, if it doesn't rain, you can always use those items simply as props.

No matter what Mother Nature throws at you on your wedding day, be prepared, have fun, and smile!

*Images found on Google search

Perfect Picnic

I simply adore this idea of a ‘picnic wedding’. What a perfect idea for a spring or summer wedding – or even for a Bridal Shower or Rehearsal lunch.

Pick a few of your favourite food items (that are packable, and not easily perishable) and put together a delectable ‘basket’ for each of your guests. If you’re working with a caterer, they can put all this together for you using your instructions.

It’s the little touches of this simple idea that make it so perfect – customized labels, colour coordination with ribbon & tissue paper and oh-so-pretty packaging. Adorable!

To see how this was put together visit Project Wedding for details.

Wanting to do something like this for your next event? We'd love to help - we're chalk full of ideas!!

Saturday's Soiree

This past Saturday I had the pleasure of assisting Kelly & Mike with their wedding.

Kelly had contacted me in December when we were offering $100 off Day of Coordination Services.

Kelly is the type of Bride that wanted a Planner onsite so that she didn’t have to worry about managing her bridal party, family and friends. She also didn’t want to worry about logistics like décor set-up and the very important timeline. Kelly works for an insurance company, so everyday in her career she’s looking after others, so she wanted to make sure that her day was all about her and Mike…and it was!

Congrats to Kelly & Mike for planning and hosting a fabulous wedding! The colour scheme was black, white and champagne with traces of damask and lace. Kelly & Mike had their reception at The Burlington Convention Centre – the staff there is fabulous and the food was well served and very tasty! The wedding cake was stunning and Kelly even surprised Mike with a Groom’s cake (hot new trend alert!!) because of his love of soccer. The weather was beautiful and there were only a few minor issues that arose throughout the day- which is bound to happen, it’s all part of executing a major event. Thankfully, Samantha my Assistant for the day and myself were ready for almost anything.

What are some things we helped make better and less stressful for Kelly & Mike?

- held onto the rings until the ceremony
- pinned boutonnières on the lapels of all bridal party members
- distributed payment for the musicians at the ceremony
- provided a forgetful bridesmaid with her bouquet at photo shoot
- photocopied vehicle permit for photo location for limo
- managed set-up at reception venue (decorator and serving staff)

- placed favours on all place settings

- alphabetized name cards
- set up guest book, money box, etc
- set up cake table & Groom’s cake table

- organized bridal party for main entrance

- coordinated with DJ for sound and lighting

- made sure Bride’s requested brand of wine was being served

- quickly put a halt to the sound of the speech from the next hall coming through our banquet speakers

And so on and so on……

Brides – things will happen on your wedding day that you didn’t expect or plan for. Having a Planner onsite can help these types of issues disappear quickly and effortlessly on your part. Your task for the day is to be the Bride and enjoy every moment with your husband.

The Bride’s Butler wishes Kelly & Mike all the best in their new beginning together. Thanks again for allowing us to be a part of your very special day.

Congratulations Kelly & Mike!!

I couldn't post my usual '5 day' blog post yesterday because I was executing Day of Coordination services for my client Kelly. She and her hubby Mike had a fabulous sunny day for their wedding and were surrounded by many friends and family wishing them much love and happiness.

Here's a sneak peak from their exquisite wedding.
I'll write more about their event next post.

Spring has Sprung!

It's Spring time!

There are many ways to incorporate the fresh season that's filled with new beginnings and life into your next party or event.

Think of some centrepiece ideas that are fun, vibrant and add a touch of spring to your table top.

Will you find your inspiration from nature, colours, scent, food or fabric? The options are endless!