Bi-annually get a 50% discount admission at Toronto’s Bridal Show at the Direct Energy Centre downtown Toronto at Exhibition Place
LONDON - JULY 20: Caroline de Guitaut, curator of the exhibition display adjusts the Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress, designed by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen, before it goes on exhibit at Buckingham Palace during the annual summer opening on July 20, 2011 in London, England. The Duchess of Cambridge's dress featured lace appliqué floral detail and was made of ivory and white satin gazar with a 9ft train. It was worn her wedding day on April 29 to Prince William, Duke of Cambridge. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
Spring 2012, April 20-22
Toronto’s Bridal Show, is where the event professionals gather to offer their best. Catering, banquet halls, florists, tent and party rentals gather to offer special deals and discounts on their best products. Over 150 industry specialists will be showing off their goods and services.
Not only will you save big on admission to the show, products, additional savings will be had just in event planning time.
Don’t miss this time limited opportunity to get 50% off discount admission.
Enjoy looking for that “Perfect Wedding Gown”
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Where was this sunshine that we are seeing and feeling today over the weekend? The rain, cold and wind put a damper on a number of events on Saturday and Sunday. Once again, Mother Nature proved
via Mother Nature: The Ultimate Event Planner – Barrington, IL Patch.
Wedding crisis… it’s all in a day’s work – Business – The Star.
The DIY wedding still reigns supreme for couples wanting to keep a close eye on the nuptual budget – and get hands on with the arrangements.
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Royal watchers waiting for titillating tidbits are maybe disappointed. According to reports not much happened.
The party has happened and it was in the UK and they had fun.
Not much is said to have happened but the prince with a group of 20 or so spent the weekend boating, waterskiing and pub crawling.
Sounds Prince Williamish. I like the waterskiing but wasn’t it cold?
With royal wedding interest in high gear, here are a few fresh bachelor party planning ideas.
Bachelor party planning “As Seen On TV” tonight on Traffic Light on Fox
Mike Gets A Bachelor Party Do-Over Tonight On Traffic Light
Here is an interesting link. How to plan a Bachelor Party as done in Charleston (SC) I presume. There are some ideas here and photographic proof. Looks like they had fun and no stripper.
Following the wedding of the century month the coverage would not be complete without bachelor party plans.
Try this link to a bachelor party idea page. There may be some fresh iideas from this Cape Town Facebook page.
Here is a video
Princess Diana Spare Wedding Dress
Did you know that Princess Diana had an extra wedding dress? Well neither did she! This information has just been released – but how thoughtful of the people who made her dress. This stunning backup dress was created just in case her original gown was made public before the big day.
We all know how stressful our upcoming weddings can be – but imagine having to worry about your gown being found out! I know some people think that the “Royals” are accustomed to this type of attention and let’s face it – hounding by the media. But really – to have to worry about your dress being seen before you get to wear it. My heart goes out to Kate.
Royal Cocktail
The Champagne Cocktail has been around for a long time. It is one of the most enduring cocktails with good reason. It’s fabulous. What better cocktail for the April Signature Cocktail to commemorate the Royal Wedding of Kate Middleton and Prince Andrew.
4oz. (120 ml) Piper-Heidsieck champagne
3/4 oz. Remy Martn VSOP cognac
2 dashes Angostura bitters
1 sugar cube
Put a drop or two of the bitters on the sugar cube, pour in the cognac and then the champagne. Serve with a twist of lime or lemon.
The Champagne Cocktail History
References to this drink are found as early as 1862 in The Bon Vivant’s Companion and Jerry Thomas’s How to Mix Drinks
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 or 2 dashes bitters
Piece of lemon peel
Champagne
Fill tumbler 1/3 full broken ice. Fill balance with wine. Shake well and serve.
Thomas later published an updated edition in 1887 removing the shaking and crushed ice . The recipe is similar to ours but adds an ice cube and stirs. Serve with a lemon peel.
How to Decorate Wedding Reception Tables
Wedding reception table decorations should be cohesive with the overall theme and feel. Incorporate personality and creativity into centerpieces for the reception with help from a professional event coordinator in this free video on wedding decorations.
Expert: Mary Litzsinger
Bio: Mary N. Litzsinger is the president and owner of VP Events, Inc. She has a Bachelors Degree in marketing which has proved very useful in her role as an event planner and business owner. Litzsinger is currently a professor in the Hospitality and Tourism Department for the University of Las Vegas, Nevada teaching social events planning and has served on the faculty of the UCLA Extension Program encouraging students to enter the exciting field of Special Events Planning.
Home and Garden Show
Of interest to Event Planners and folks planning an event in their garden at home.
No Coupon or promo code is required. Show price is $15.00 at the door
$12.00 if tickets are ordered online
50% discount at the door for after 5:00 PM on Thursday and Friday evening
Location:
Toronto International Centre
6900 Airport Rd at Derry, Mississauga
| Thursday, March 31 | 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Friday, April 1 | 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Saturday, April 2 | 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
| Sunday, April 3 | 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
March 31 – April 3, 2011
Get the Jump on Spring
at the Successful
Gardening Show
Two
shows for the price of one at the International
Home
& Garden Show
March
31st – April 3rd, International Centre
MISSISSAUGA:
February 28, 2011 . . . Now is the time to plan your best garden
ever, say the International Home & Garden Show’s garden rescue
crew. As the crocuses begin to bud, horticultural luminaries Mark
Cullen, Frank Ferragine, Denis Flanagan, Marjorie Harris, Frank
Kershaw, Ed Lawrence, Marjorie Mason, Cristina daSilva and other
green thumbs are gathering at the event’s Successful Gardening Show
to plant some ideas that will make outdoor living spaces more
beautiful and sustainable. With so much talent, plus aisles of
garden exhibits, and the 19th annual Ontario Horticultural
Association Plant and Flower show, Successful Gardening combines
practical garden products and authoritative advice March 31st through
April 3rd at the International Centre.
OHA
Plant and Flower Competition
The
centrepiece is the Ontario Horticultural Association’s Plant and
Flower Competition. More than 2,400 square feet is dedicated to
showcasing OHA members’ gorgeous plant designs in numerous
categories. With the theme “Just About Time” this year’s
breathtaking amateur flower show is not to be missed. There
are 62 classes of houseplants, cut garden plant material and special
exhibits ranging from prickly cacti to velvety African violets,
unbelievable orchids and 10 classes of floral designs.
“This
year visitors will see amazing miniature floral designs less than 12
cm in any direction, free standing designs up to 2 m tall as well as
hanging designs” boasts acting OHA Flower Show Chair Heinke
Thiessen. “We invite visitors to take time to smell the flowers,
admire outstanding plants and be inspired by the daily demos on
simple floral design and creating your own planter.”
Helping
you Grow
Successful
Gardening’s crew of gardening experts offer free advice at the
Helping You Grow stage. There is so much to learn… Do you know
what “hardscaping” means? What are the trendiest flowers
and foliage for 2011? Why is gardening looking up? What is Guerrilla
gardening? How can I reduce water use in my garden? How are
community gardens affecting social change? What is the dollar value
of green? Find the answers to these and other thought provoking
questions when these experts take to the stage:
Mark
Cullen Great Gardens for a New Decade Saturday 12:30pm &
3:30pm
Cristina
daSilva Fun, Crazy and Whimsical Gardens Saturday 4:45pm
Shauna
Dobbie 4000 Years of Gardening in 40 minutes Thursday 4:45 pm
Beth
Edney Designing a Water Efficient Garden Friday 4:45 pm
Frank
Ferragine Get Growing! Friday & Saturday 2 pm
Denis
Flanagan How to Make Your own Garden a Success Sunday 12:30 pm &
3 pm
Albert
Graves Floral Fun Sunday 2 pm
Frank
Kershaw Creative Garden Design Thursday 2 pm; Friday, 3:30 pm
Ed
Lawrence Tricks and Tips to Gardening without Pesticides Thursday
12:30 & 3:30
Marjorie
Mason Bulbs for all Seasons! Friday 12:30
Dig
into spring at Successful Gardening running in conjunction with the
International Home & Garden Show, Thursday, March 31st through
Sunday, April 3rd at the International Centre, 6900 Airport Road,
Mississauga.
Its
two shows for the price of one! Hours are Thursday 11 am to 8 pm;
Friday and Saturday 10 am to 8 pm and Sunday 10 am to 6 pm. PARKING
IS FREE. For admission rates and the latest show details visit
www.internationalhomeshow.ca / 416-512-1305 /
info@internationalhomeshow.ca
-30-
Issued
by/Media Contacts:
Crane
Communications
Kim
Graham Tel.: 416-537-0954 kim@kimgraham.ca OR trisha@kimgraham.ca
Linda
Crane Tel.: 905-257-6033 cranepr@cogeco.ca
2011 Niagara Icewine Festival – WoW
Jan 18
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If you have not been to the Niagara Icewine Festival, you should make plans to go. It is hard to imagine an outdoor winter event that is better than this. Some of the wineries have been very ambitious and others simply have an indoor event.
Icewine Lounge at Hillebrand Winery
The best outdoor display might go to Hillebrand for effort and is a must visit. Hillebrand Vidal Icewine is also one of the consistent best icewines available. Visit the The Icewine Lounge at Hillebrand Winery 1249 Niagara Stone Road Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON for one of the best of the 2010 Icewine Festival. Hillebrand has been making icewine since 1983.
Wikipedia credits another winery in the area, Inniskillen as a leader in the area to make award winning icewines. Inniskillen should also be on the must visit list for a trip to the 2011 Icewine Festival. The ice icewine bar is wonderful and the star of the show even better. Inniskillen Winery is at 1499 Line 3 off the Niagara Parkway in Niagara-on-the-Lake.
Tags: Canada, event, Event Planning, Events, Festival, Icewine Festival, Niagara, Ontario, party, planning, The Wine Ladies
Nov 18
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The 2010 Gourmet Food & Wine Expo is educating and entertaining consumers
The Gourmet Food & Wine Expo, November 18 – 21, 2010, is hosting some incredible events that will both educate and entertain. From crafting the perfect Caesar to exploring Niagara’s cellars, there’s a lot to learn about at this year’s Expo.
The incredibly successful Tutored Tastings program offers everyone from novice to connoisseur a chance to taste some of the best wines from around the globe. Led by notable sommeliers, prominent media personalities and celebrity guests, these rare hands-on educational and sampling opportunities might be your once-in-a-lifetime chance to savour rare vintages and hidden gems. On Friday night at 7 pm, drink in the hottest Hollywood reds. Canada’s Wine Doctor, Edward Finstein hosts this exciting opportunity to taste a voluptuous Cab, alluring Zin, playful Merlot, sexy Pinot Noir and marvelous Meritage, alongside other stars from Tinseltown. On Saturday at 4:30 pm, find out what’s cool about cool climate wines, as renowned wine writer Tony Aspler guides participants through these complex and elegant wines that truly reflect a “sense of place”. Sunday at 3 pm Vintages Product Consultant Joe Gentile explores the unique region of Burgundy. Join Joe for a tasting of specially selected wines, including premier cru bottles from celebrated villages that illustrate the fundamentals of Burgundy’s wines.
Beyond the wine glass, Mott’s Clamato celebrates over 40 years of Caesars. Len Fragomeni, the Dean of Mott’s Clamato Caesar School, hosts a series of hands-on workshops in creating four variations on Canada’s national cocktail. Perfect the classic, chill out with a cucumber and dill infusion or enjoy a fresh twist with a unique smoked lime and Patron Silver concoction. Find out first-hand why when you see one, you want one!
Another Expo mainstay is the Connoisseur’s Corner stage led by Independent Wine Education Guild experts. These ongoing wine seminars are available on a first-come, first-serve basis beside the LCBO on the show floor. These 45-minute entertaining, yet educational, seminars are sure to impress. With classes on everything from InterVin’s Best Value Picks (hosted by VINES Editor Christopher Waters) and Exploring Niagara’s Cellars to Spectacular Dinner Wines, there’s something for everyone.
Where would we be without cheese? Fear not as Dairy Farmers of Canada specialist Deborah Levy hosts Canadian artisanal cheese tasting seminars expertly paired with wine and beer at Cheese Corner. Learn how to select the perfect cheeses for any occasion and the art of pairing them with wine and beer. The Wines of California pavilion features another notable cheese authority – Kathy Guidi, author of Canadian Cheese: A Pocket Guide. Kathy offers world-class California wines with a delicious selection of Canadian cheeses. foodandwineexpo.ca
Tags: California wine, Canada, Clamato, Joe Gentile, LCBO, Liquor Control Board of Ontario, Pinot Noir, Wine
Nov 2
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Does your party rentals supplier have “The Right Stuff”? Decorating for your wedding reception or party is easy when using a good quality linen rental or supplier of party rentals. Table decor is one of the more important aspects of event planning. First impressions are all important and the single most important aspect is the tablescape. As guest enter the tent or hall the first impression is accross the surface of the tables. The impression is made or broken in the first 5 seconds.
Tags: Design, Event Planning, Linen, Right Stuff, Shopping, Wedding, Wedding reception
How to hire a wedding DJ
GOOD NOTE DJ Steve Hoffman, http://www.goodnote.com, one of the Washington DC’s area’s top wedding entertainers, presents 10 things brides & grooms should seek when hiring a DJ for their wedding.
Your wedding DJ should
– help you plan & coordinate your event
– be a wedding expert
– be classy, not cheesy
– provide personalized customer service
– play the music YOU want
– know all about music and know how to read to the crowd
– have excellent microphone skills
– have a state-of-the-art sound system
– play music at a comfortable volume
– share with you ideas to make your wedding unique … memorable … with personal touches …
For more info, especially if you are located in Washington DC, Maryland, or Northern Virginia, visit the GOOD NOTE website http://www.goodnote.com or read the GOOD NOTE DJ’s GUIDE TO WEDDINGS http://goodnoteDJs.blogspot.com
