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Q: Unexpected Wedding Guests?

Last week I was able to catch up with Cory who’s having his wedding in August 2008. We touched based on traditions and the meaning of weddings. When I asked him what he found was the most difficult part, he said first it was having people to RSVP and second is he had some unexpected [...]


Lock in Your Wedding Catering/Banquet Cost Now?

Al forwarded an interesting article by Tralee Pearce from the Globe & Mail yesterday which talked about the increase in food prices and weddings. Here are some points which I found interesting:

The average Canadian wedding cost $19,000. (Survey by Weddingbells)
50% of this amount were spent on food & breverages.
Many catering companies are increasing their prices [...]


Chinese Wedding Banquet - Miscellaneous Facts

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Miscellaneous Costs (Small Fees/Tips)I was told that it is a good idea to pay the restaurant a visit 2-3 weeks before the wedding is held and find out who the manager/supervisor will be in charge of overseeing your banquet if you don’t already know. Some people do this [...]