Well, our last wedding was a wet one…but we were prepared for it, and you can be too - with just a little bit of advanced preparations.

Transportation: Be sure to have a rag or towel to wipe down the bottom of the door frame of your car or limo. With muddy roads, this little crevice can quickly attract water and dirt that will transfer onto outfits as you get in and out of the vehicle. Wipe this area down before anyone gets in or gets out of the vehicle.

Ceremony: If your ceremony is outdoors, ensure there is a covered area for your guests to sit, and that their seats have been dried off. Have umbrellas for each set of bridesmaid/groomsmen (and have them walk the aisle together) and then be sure to have a larger golf umbrella for the Bride and her father (as the dress will inevitably take up more room) and have dad hold the umbrella in the opposite hand from the one he is escorting the bride with.

Photos: Photos in a light rain are gorgeous - the colours of everything outdoors is really vibrant! Again, use your umbrellas, and even purchase a disposable plastic tablecloth that can be placed on the ground for the bride to sit on, and take photos with (just tuck the tablecloth under the dress so it can’t be seen!)

Music or PA System: If you are using recorded music or a PA system outdoors - be very cautious about the location of the electrical source and cords. It is really important for everything to remain completely dry. Live musicians may have difficulty playing in really humid conditions, since it may damage their delicate instruments. So be sure their is adequate cover for the musicians, and have them contact you in advance if they cannot play due to weather conditions. Have a recorded back up for use in case.

Put on your best smile: If it is raining, there isn’t much you can do about the weather. The best thing for you and your guests, is to put on your best smile and just make the best of the circumstances! Your guests will be sure to follow your lead and everyone will have a great time - even despite the weather.

This is Alberta afterall, and as much as I wish I could control the weather…I, nor anyone else, can control it. Should you happen to have rain on your wedding day - be prepared as best you can, and enjoy your day - regardless of the weather.

Congratulations to Erin & Derek - I am so pleased that the rain stopped just in time for your outdoor ceremony - and the sun shone brightly for the start of your married life together.  Dot and her husband did a fantastic job of preparing the gardens in case of rain, and Shannon and her team at Northern Bear pulled off a fantastic dinner and night for Erin & Derek. It was a beautiful day and Nuance Occasions was pleased to be a part of it!!

Sherwood Park Ceremony: Hasting Lake Gardens
Sherwood Park Reception: Northern Bear Golf Course
Guests: 110
Theme/Colours: plum, white & silver

We were delighted to assist Andrea & Todd in the final months with planning, itinerary development and some custom stationery to make their wedding day look complete! Andrea and Todd are such a loving couple, we were so pleased to be a part of their special wedding day, and were delighted to see the pictures of how it all turned out!

Todd & Andrea - we wish you a lifetime of love and happiness - and were pleased to help you finalize details! Your day was absolutely beautiful!

Edmonton Ceremony: Mayfair Golf & Country Club
Edmonton Reception: Mayfair Golf & Country Club
Guests: 110
Theme/Colours: beautiful beaded beginnings / burgundy & ivory

Congratulations to Barbara & Nash - your day was absolutely beautiful, your family is incredible…I wish you both a lifetime of love and happiness! We were so pleased to be a part of your special day!!

Edmonton Ceremony: Union Bank Inn
Edmonton Reception: Union Bank Inn
Guests: 87
Theme/Colours: Ivory & Gold

Yeah - WestJet is announcing new flights to Jamaica and Dominican Republic!

Destination brides planning a wedding in either of these destinations will now it find easier to coordinate group discounts and have greater flight options to these popular destinations!

 Nuance Occasions is pleased to be able to offer destination wedding planning assistance…let us know your dream location, and we’ll work to bring it to reality! We still have some availability if you want to plan a destination wedding to a warm and tropical location this winter.

For more details on our destination wedding packages - click here: http://www.nuanceoccasions.com/destinationwedding.html

For more details about the WESTJET announcements - click here: http://westjet.com/sale_offers/new_destinations.html

Jolyn Saramaga, WPICC - lead wedding coordinator for Nuance Occasions was quoted in the Edmonton Sun for a feature on July 7 weddings.

You can read the article here:
http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Edmonton/2007/06/18/4270421.html

Our team was honoured to be a part of Stephanie & Michael’s wedding day…it was truly a FAIRYTALE BEGINNING - with the ceremony in Edmonton’s most gorgeous hotel, elegant harp music leading the processional, and many personalized details throughout the ceremony.

Congratulations to the both of you - we wish you all the very best that life has to offer!!

Edmonton Ceremony: Hotel Fairmont MacDonald
Edmonton Reception: Palace Banquets
Guests: 350
Theme: Fairytale Beginnings (Lilac, Silver, White)

Jolyn Saramaga, WPICC - President and lead Wedding Coordinator with Nuance Occasions will be on City TV (old A-channel) Edmonton News during the 6 o’clock news tonight.

 She was interviewed in response to the current wedding boom happening in Alberta/Edmonton.

 It is set to air tonight - June 11 during the 6pm news on City TV - tune in if you get a chance!

You can view the video of the news feature here:
http://www.citytv.com/edmonton/yourcity_44634.aspx

Just a quick reminder about the upcoming Welcome Wagon Bridal Show being held at the beautiful Marriott at River Cree - it’s worth going to check out this gorgeous venue.

You can find the registration link here:

http://www.welcomewagon.ca/en/bridal/showcase/search.php?event_city=Edmonton&province=AB&event_month=06&event_year=2007&event_time=2:00%20PM

SUNDAY JUNE 10TH, 2007
EDMONTON BRIDAL SHOWCASE

2:00pm at Marriott at River Cree

Entry is FREE with registration

To view details about the Marriott at River Cree, visit: http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yegmc-edmonton-marriott-at-river-cree-resort/

With technology becoming more affordable, and more user friendly - a new trend is emerging for capturing photos at a wedding reception.

 The computer docking station allows you to set  up a laptop with a multi memory card reader - guests are encouraged to visit the computer station before they leave the reception for the night. They are encouraged to make a copy of their photos onto the laptop - so the bride and groom are able to immediately have access to hundreds of their guests photos.

Since so many email managers can’t handle emailing photos - this is a great way to ensure that everyone gets to share the photos!

For more information on how to set up your own computer docking station at your wedding - view our complete article here:
http://edmontonweddingguide.com/yabb/YaBB.pl?num=1180290418/0

We’d love to know your comments if you have done this at your wedding!