Depending on your wedding date, it might be time to start thinking about what style of invitation you you would like (i.e. traditional, modern, classic, unique, or humorous). Keep in mind your overall theme or feel and select something that compliments it if possible. Also, there are many different options available when ordering invitations (i.e. Do-it-Yourself (DIY), Local Retail Stationer, Online and Custom Design) so, as with flowers & decor, its best to spend some time collecting inspiration before you visit with the stationer of your choice.
INSPIRATION LINKS: INVITATIONS
DG TIP: Start collecting your guests’ addresses as soon as possible as this can be one of the more challenging aspects of assembling your guest list.
DreamGroup’s Top Picks for Invitations:
DO IT YOURSELF (DIY):
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RETAIL & CUSTOM:
DG TIP: Invitations are usually sent out 8-10 weeks before the wedding with the RSVP date being 2-4 weeks prior. If no Save-the-Date has been sent out, you may wish to send the invitations as early as 12 weeks prior.
Not sure which one is perfect for your "hostess"? InStyle suggests that you should take the time to buy something thoughtful and in keeping with your host's passions or interests, however don't feel as if you have to spend a lot on this type of present. As always, its the thought that counts most! Happy Shopping! 
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Hotel Le Soleil, named by Resorts & Great Hotels Magazine as "One of the Top 100 Hotels in the World," has been recipient of the AAA 4-Diamond rating since opening in Vancouver in 1999. Hotel Le Soleil differentiates itself with a unique mixture of stylish sophistication and old world elegance. Featuring 119 luxury boutique lodging accommodations and located in the heart of downtown Vancouver's financial, shopping and business districts near local tourist attractions, Le Soleil offers unparalleled personalized service only found in luxury boutique properties.
Featuring several different rentable spaces, including: Les Etoiles meeting Space (with covered terrace), Mezzanine (Second floor of the Restaurant Copper Chimney with a wonderful Italian Inspired atmosphere - Full buy out of the whole restaurant available as well), and their fabulous 16th Floor Penthouse (including a wrap around patio, its perfect for that over the top event); Hotel Le Soleil is perfect for any type of event you can imagine!
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Besides the venue, flowers and dress, the wedding cake may be one of the most important components of planning a wedding. Therefore, choosing the right wedding cake baker is crucial.
Most brides have ideas about what kind of cake they want and how they want it to look. They should keep all these ideas in mind when choosing a wedding cake baker. They also need to look at quality, reliability and price.
Here are DreamGroup’s Top Picks for Wedding Dessert Bakers:
DG TIP: An alternative to a real cake is to consider a fake cake for ceremonial and display purposes only. This is a less costly option and is a good idea if you are not planning on serving your wedding cake as your dessert with dinner.
The 20th annual Brock House Wedding Show was by far our best show yet! It was a warm, friendly atmosphere and we are still so thrilled by great turn out of Brides who were able to find their vendors as well as the exhibitors that all loved being a part of the show!
A huge thank you to all of the Exhibitors that participated! Next year’s show is scheduled for Sunday, October 23, 2011…so be sure to SAVE THE DATE!
Photos courtesy of Brian Noppe Photography
Purchasing your accessories...
Can’t decide on your shoes, veil, purse, and other wedding day accessories? For some women those purchases are even more difficult and sometimes more important than finding the perfect dress! If that sounds like you, start your search early so you don’t become overwhelmed and check out a few of our favourite spots for these special items below:
DreamGroup’s Top Picks for Bridal Shoes:
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DreamGroup’s Top Picks for Jewelry & Hair Accessories:
Happy Shopping!
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