Planning Tips
Vancouver Photoshoot Locations List
I was looking for possible photoshoot locations in Gastown, Vancouver and stumbled upon this website called Vancouver Photography. It has a list of photoshoot locations as well as photographers. The one that caught my eyes is the Gaolers Mews in Gastown. I actually went to take a look on Saturday: Someone was shooting their wedding [...]
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 [...]
Chinese Wedding Banquet – Miscellaneous Facts
*continue from Chinese Wedding Banquet Menus & Costs?* 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 [...]
Chinese Pre-Wedding Customs
With the discussion of the dowry with my parents, a new question sparked in my head: So when exactly should all these gifts exchange take place? In addition, my friends have asked me a question that I have no answer to: Are you going to do the hair combing ceremony? Why a hair combing ceremony? [...]
Planning Tip – Book Early to Save Money
It’s just over 14 months before our wedding but it seems like Al and I had pretty much covered most of the major items in the preparation. Our engagement was in February and prior to that, I’ve already started looking at possible venues for the ceremony and reception. (Guess my 6th sense was working~!) So [...]
