DG's 12 Days of Xmas: Wedding Must Haves...

Day 7 of DG's 12 Days of Xmas... Bridal hand bags!

Often a finishing touch that's forgotten... your bridal pouch or purse! You won't want to be lugging your standard day bag with you during photos and into your reception. A simple clutch, or a more statement-making handbag is great to carry those touch-up tools (i.e. lipgloss, oil-blotting tissues, etc..).

DG TIP: Collect your wedding dress,veil, shoes, stockings, and other accessories in one safe place. It's a good idea to pack a small pouch with some personal items like your toothbrush, any medications you may need, Tylenol, eye contact solution, etc. You should also be sure to put a lipstick or lip gloss in your pouch or purse for reapplications later in the night.

Find your perfect purse on the dg Boutique and receive 20% off as part of DG's 12 Days of Xmas. Simply enter the coupon code: BS-Xmas (all one word) at the checkout!

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DG's 12 Days of Xmas: Wedding Must Haves...

Day 6 of DG's 12 Days of Xmas... Veils!

When you reach the 4-8 month mark prior to your walk down the aisle, it's a great time to purchase your shoes, veil, purse, and other accessories. With your wedding dress bought, it's time to accessorize and complete your bridal ensemble!

If you've chosen the more traditional route, a veil is a beautiful addition to accentuate your dress. DG TIP: Bring your undergarments, shoes, & veil to your dress fitting to ensure that they all work well together.

If you're at that accessorizing stage, or if you already have a clear image of how you see yourself on your wedding day, now's a great time to find your veil! Shop from the comfort of your home AND receive 20% off with coupon code: BS-Xmas (all one word).

From classic floor length veils to the more retro bird cage, the dg Boutique has a great selection to compliment any bridal style!

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DG's 12 Days of Xmas: Wedding Must Haves...

Day 5 of DG's 12 Days of Xmas!

When you reach the 8-12 month mark prior to your walk down the aisle, begin shopping for your dress. In order to avoid becoming overwhelmed, have an idea of the style of dress that suits your body type and personality before you begin. Let the sales attendants offer recommendations as they often 'see' something you don't.

Statistics show that many brides often end up purchasing the first dress they tried on!

DG TIP: Not sure what type of dress is going to best suit your body type? Look to your own closet to find pieces that you feel fabulous in. Make note of neck lines, hem lines & clothing fits that work best for you.

Once you've found that perfect dress, it's time to accessorize! Day 5 of the 12 Days of Xmas features bridal hair accessories. Accent your look with a floral bloom, a pearl headband, a sparkly tiara or whatever best reflects your personal style! Find your right fit and feel fabulous for less by redeeming the coupon code: BS-Xmas (all one word) at the dg Boutique checkout!

Check out Day 6 tomorrow for more items to accentuate your personalized bridal look!

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DG's 12 Days of Xmas: Wedding Must Haves...

Day 4 of DG's 12 Days of Xmas!

As part of your wedding ceremony you may consider lighting a unity candle... The unity candle ceremony uses two taper candles to light a large pillar candle. At the beginning of a ceremony two representatives from each family (traditionally the mothers of the bride and groom) light the two taper candles. Later in the ceremony, the bride and groom use the two taper candles to light the large pillar candle together symbolizing their 'union'. This union ceremony can also be done by pouring two shades of sand together.

Check out the dg Boutique for some great personalized pillar options!

In planning this portion of your ceremony another must-do is booking your wedding officiant! Here are some DG FAVES...

CIVIL CEREMONY

• Karen Ell
• Diane Brown
• Maureen Hunter
• Kelly Ip
• Ann Moore
• Marion Whiffin
• Bruce Cairnie

RELIGIOUS CEREMONY

• Reverend Marilyn Knipp
• Reverend Brent Sheppard
• Reverend Garth McFadden
• Kettle Creek Weddings

When shopping for your unity candle, sand or alternative don't forget to use the coupon code: BS-Xmas (all one word) and receive 20% off your entire purchase. And check back tomorrow for Day 5 of DG's 12 Day's of Xmas!

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DG's 12 Days of Xmas: Wedding Must Haves...

It's Day 3 of DG's 12 Days of Xmas!

When you're about 8-12 months out, it's a great time to start researching potential photographers. Once you've found a perfect fit, consider an engagement photo session to develop a relationship with your photographer and create that comfort level. Consider it a 'dress-rehearsal' before the big day!

Choose a favourite photo from your session and frame it as a guest book alternative! This beautiful Titanium Signature Keepsake Frame Kit will protect your photo and become an interactive piece at the entrance way to your reception!

Check out the dg Boutique for more alternatives to the traditional paper guest book... and if your are more of the traditional Bride, there's a great selection of classic options too! Receive 20% off your purchase with the coupon code: BS-Xmas (all one word).

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DG's 12 Days of Xmas: Wedding Must Haves...

It's Day 2 of DG's 12 Days of Xmas! Today we are featuring the beautiful ring pillows on the dg Boutique!

One of your wedding To-Do's early on is selecting your Wedding Attendants...

• Maid of Honor:
• Bridesmaids:
• Best Man:
• Groomsmen:
• Flower Girl(s):
• Ring Bearer(s):
• Other:

Of course, your ring bearer will need a ring pillow to carry down the aisle, and now's the perfect time to shop for one on the dg Boutique! Receive 20% off your purchase with the coupon code: BS-Xmas (all one word).

In thinking about your wedding ceremony, consider some cultural/family traditions that you may want to incorporate. DG FAVE: Curious about some of the customs your culture embraces? Spend some time surfing the web, including Wikipedia, for some traditional ideas!

Have a great weekend, see you all Monday for Day 3 of DG's 12 Days of Xmas!

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DG's 12 Days of Xmas: Wedding Must Haves...

In the spirit of the season, DreamGroup is introducing a holiday series to highlight some fabulous finds from the dg Boutique! Until December 16th, join us everyday to check out which item is featured, and find the coupon code to scoop up the item at a discounted price! Merry shopping...

To kick off the 12 Days of Xmas we are spotlighting our selection of Save-the-Date cards!

DG TIP: As you approach the 12 - 16 month mark prior to the big day, this is a great time to send out Save-the-Date cards. Contact out-of-towners with a Save-the-Date if desired. This is optional but a good idea if your wedding is taking place on a holiday weekend or if guests will need to make travel plans. Your Save-the-Date should include the official wedding date & city.

As said in yesterday's tip: it's good idea to come up with your wedding vision keywords. This will help with all future decisions, including which design of Save-the-Date cards best suits you as a couple and your overall wedding design.

Check out the dg Boutique for a wide selection of styles, and use the coupon code: BS-Xmas (all one word) to redeem your 20% discount!

With the start of a new month, also comes the start of a new DG Giveaway! Congrats to @BCizzzle for winning November's Giveaway of a classic set of champagne flutes from the dg Boutique! This month enter for your chance to win a set of 24 Save-the-Date cards in your choice of design and colour! It's a great, stylish, way to give your guests plenty of notice to mark off your special day! To enter: simply follow @DreamGroup on Twitter and retweet this blog post, good luck!

...And don't forget to check back tomorrow for Day 2 of DG's 12 Days of Xmas!

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