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I Called Off My Wedding and I'm Happier Than Ever

The Purple Fig | Posted 05.16.2013 | Canada Living
The Purple Fig

My boyfriend proposed, and suddenly I was a fiancée. All the pressure for a legit BIG FAT Italian wedding was all on me. How could I disappoint? Planning my family's wedding, turned into a full-time job, signed, sealed and almost delivered in a mere eight months. I had lost sight of what I was doing, and who I was doing it for. In fact, at month six of Wedding Boot Camp, I wasn't even sure I wanted to marry my boyfriend.

Accessories for the Mother of the Bride: The Finishing Touch

Terrie Tibbetts Martin | Posted 05.01.2013 | Canada Style
Terrie Tibbetts Martin

One of the biggest mistakes mothers make is in breathing a sigh of relief once they have decided upon their dress, and completely forgetting about the accessories. Accessories are to a mother's dress what a frame is to a painting. It completes the picture and draws the eye in.

Wedding Planning Startup Prevents Bridezillas

John F. Gray | Posted 04.17.2013 | Canada British Columbia
John F. Gray

While women are really excited to be engaged, they're generally not very excited to plan the wedding. Early in Angel Pui's career as a wedding dress designer she got an intimate look at how overwhelming, stressful and confusing the planning process is for many prospective brides.

Dressing the Mother of the Bride for a Destination Wedding

Terrie Tibbetts Martin | Posted 04.03.2013 | Canada Style
Terrie Tibbetts Martin

As weddings become less traditional and more personalized, some couples are opting for destination weddings; which brings about the inevitable question: "As a mother, what should I wear?" A destination wedding can be the best of both worlds; a vacation and a wedding all rolled into one!

How to Be the Perfect Wedding Guest

Whitney Pizale | Posted 03.24.2013 | Canada Living
Whitney Pizale

Being a professional wedding planner, I often get questions from friends and family regarding proper guest wedding etiquette. Here are some of the top guest-related questions I am asked (with answers!) along with tips for being a great guest.

Five Things You Should Know Before Setting Up Your Wedding Registry

Hana Abaza | Posted 10.28.2012 | Canada Style
Hana Abaza

Weddings are funny things. They're riddled with etiquette dos and don'ts, complex social dynamics, and conflict between family members. One of the areas where there seems to be the most confusion is your wedding registry. To help you avoid some common wedding registry pitfalls and get what you really want from your registry, here are five things you need to consider before you start.

My First Real Life Big Fat Greek Wedding

Natalie Karneef | Posted 10.16.2012 | Canada Living
Natalie Karneef

My husband, Tony, is of Hellenic origin, and although we've been together for six years, this was my first wedding as part of the family. (Our own, with an outdoor ceremony conducted by a Unitarian minister at a maple sugar shack, definitely didn't qualify as Greek.) But there have been lots of other events -- engagement parties and funerals, the dipping of babies in olive oil -- and they all have one thing in common, aside from the abundance of food: half an hour before we leave the house, my husband goes bonkers.

Hey Ladies, What's Stopping YOU From Proposing?

Colette Kenney | Posted 09.10.2012 | Canada Living
Colette Kenney

So many women ask the same question: why won't he propose? Well, this week, a man wrote in and flipped the script -- hey ladies, what's stopping your from proposing? (Or for that matter, asking men out on dates, and paying for that date?) We've come a long way from the 50s, maybe we should start acting like it...

A Celebration of Natural Beauty: A "Destination" Wedding

2 For Couples | Posted 09.06.2012 | Canada Style

From the gorgeous bride, to the breathtaking Vancouver Island venue, this wedding is a celebration of natural beauty. Alex and Joanna met on a...

How to Find the Perfect Wedding Dress

Lu Curran | Posted 08.01.2012 | Canada Style
Lu Curran

Why do brides put so much pressure on themselves to find the "right" dress? The hunt will be easy. You need to know what you want and go for it! Choosing your wedding dress should be a fun and exciting process. Here are some tips...

How to Dress for Wedding Season

Lu Curran | Posted 07.15.2012 | Canada Style
Lu Curran

Wedding season is upon us. When thinking about wedding season -- most guests start thinking about their bank accounts, and how weddings can quickly drain any extra money that they do have. Depending on how well you know the bride or groom -- there is more than just the wedding to attend.

Unplug, Relax and Enjoy Your Vacation

Candice Walsh | Posted 07.11.2012 | Canada Travel
Candice Walsh

One week in the Dominican Republic at an all-inclusive resort for a good friend's wedding. This is the place where you DON'T bring your laptop. But, I reasoned, the self-employed don't get vacations. Then I put away my laptop, and I had the best week of my life.

Wedding Gifts Fit For A Royal

The Huffington Post Canada | Karolina Weglarz | Posted 09.06.2012 | Canada Style

This time last year, we were all excited for Prince William and Kate Middleton's big day -- from the dress she was going to wear to the lavish celebra...

J. Crew Bridal: A Sneak Peek At Their Spring 2012 Collection

The Huffington Post Canada | Sarah Kelsey | Posted 06.12.2012 | Canada Style

Who doesn't love a good sneak peek -- especially when it comes to home decor, fashion or beauty products? In this regular feature, we'll take you behi...

Pick: Have a Wedding, or Keep Your Job

Cassandra Scrimgeour | Posted 05.16.2012 | Canada Living
Cassandra Scrimgeour

I'm employed on contract. I'm thankful for this. But when this contract ends, what will be next? What if my luck runs out and I can't find anything? The thought of unemployment fills me with anxiety, and a fear I feel in my bones. It's unknown territory that I'm not anxious to discover.

Do Your Own Wedding Makeup Like Kate Middleton

TheKit.ca | Posted 02.24.2012 | Canada Style

By Vanessa Grant, TheKit.ca. My wedding -- although gorgeous and perfect for us -- wasn’t exactly the marriage of the century so when I anno...

Cost Of A Wedding: Is An Expensive Wedding Worth It? (VIDEO)

The Huffington Post Canada | Tasha Zanin | Posted 02.24.2012 | Canada Style

This feature was produced by Tasha Zanin, a student in Ryerson University's School of Journalism, in partnership with The Huffington Post Canada. L...

24 Wedding Guestbook Ideas You've Never Seen Before

WeddingBells.ca | Posted 01.27.2012 | Canada Style

Guestbooks make great wedding keepsakes that you can cherish for years, but notes from your treasured guests can be written on more than simple lined ...

Weddings Break Mould With Unique Entertainment Aimed At Wowing Guests

CP | Lauren La Rose, The Canadian Press | Posted 03.25.2012 | Canada Style

TORONTO - Not all couples have a courtship worthy of the full Hollywood treatment, but Jen Wilkinson believes true-life twosomes do have love stories ...

The Ultimate Wedding Trend Tips For 2012

The Huffington Post Canada | Sarah Kelsey | Posted 01.17.2012 | Canada Style

If you're engaged and planning a wedding for 2012, you're probably well on your way to finalizing all of your big day preparations -- what colour flow...

Dan Savage Calls Out Stephen Harper For Making Him Get Divorced

The Stranger | Posted 01.12.2012 | Canada Living

After issuing thousands of marriage licenses to same-sex couples from United States and other nations where same-sex marriage is not yet legal -- marr...

The 50 Best Wedding Songs You May Have Never Heard Before

WeddingBells.ca | Posted 01.09.2012 | Canada Style

Music can make or break a party so when it comes to your wedding -- the biggest party you'll probably ever throw -- you want to get it right. ...

Better Than A Free Bag Of Pretzels: 'Perfect' Proposal Takes Place On Plane

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 12.22.2011 | Canada Living

As the YouTube generation grows up, we can expect more and more life events of strangers recorded for our viewing pleasure. And when it comes to askin...

Getting Hitched In 2012? Here Are The Top Dresses To Consider

WeddingBells.ca | Posted 02.19.2012 | Canada Style

What better place to showcase the best bridal trends of 2012 than in paradise? Styles from sassy minis to billowy ballgowns look magical shot against ...

Marriage Proposal After 6 Years: Couple 'Always Knew' They Would Be Together

The Huffington Post Canada | Posted 11.23.2011 | Canada Living

Imagine knowing from the early days of your relationship that your partner was 'the one.' This was the case for a Canadian couple who dated for 6 ...