Perfect Moment Wedding Planners

Friday, February 22, 2013

Why a Planner?

Ever wonder why anyone would hire a wedding planner?

Here are the top 6 reasons why you should consider hiring a wedding planner....

Time ~ It takes an average of 250 hours to plan a wedding. A wedding planner takes on those planning hours for you. We free up your time by doing the legwork for you and allowing you to enjoy to process, without the work.

Connections ~ As professionals in the wedding industry, we have relationships with many different vendors, ensuring that the right people will be working with you.

Budget ~ It is as important to us, as it is to you that you stay on budget. Whether your budget is big or small, your wedding planner is here to help you stay on track and still have your dream wedding.

Theming ~ We pride ourselves in keeping up with the latest trends in design and decor and are here to help you creatively create your 'perfect' wedding feel.

Emergency Kit ~ Our emergency kit is fully stocked to calmly handle any situation that may come up at your wedding. We are prepared for any and every thing. The reality is, things DO go wrong at weddings, you will want a team available to handle these situations so that you and your family and friends never need to worry.

Enjoyment ~ What we provide most, is a stress and worry free wedding and wedding planning process, allowing you to just enjoy yourself along the way.

What our customers have to say...

I don't know what we would have done when our DJ didn't show up. We were so thankful that you were there to handle the situation so that we didn't have to worry about it at all.

What an amazing job you did with this wedding. Such a unique idea, our guests loved it and are still talking about it. You two are an amazing team. Thanks so much.

I have never been so relaxed, it has been so great to just enjoy the wedding and the planning without all the stress and hassle of dealing with everyone and everything. I'm telling everyone - get a planner - it's the best thing I have ever done. You guys are great!

Make your day a day to remember....without the stress!!

www.perfectmomentweddings.com

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Bridal Shows

What an amazing creation - the Bridal Show!!! It's almost a one stop shop for all your wedding needs! We are big fans!!

Things to consider about Bridal Shows....

1. The personalities of the vendors. Sadly, not all vendors have a 'people-lovin' personality'. If you don't feel comfortable and welcome with them when you are at their booth...no matter their amazing deal - you are not going to feel comfortable working with them.

2. Shows are a great way to get a deal! Most vendors at a Bridal Show will offer 'show specials' that are only valid if you were at the show. Not to mention, most vendors will price hold, which means you can book now at their 2013 show special rate for your 2014 wedding!!!

3. Freebies!! Hellllooooo, who does not LOVE freebies! Everything from cake samples, to candy buffet treats, photo booth pictures...and the PRIZES!! Most shows offer door prizes and grand prizes, and most vendors offer prizes right at their booth (usually one of their services)

4. Use caution when entering draws at vendors booths....it is unfortunate that some prizes come with 'strings attached' which may or may not be a good deal. We won a free videographer for a wedding, which was super exciting...the attached string was that we had to purchase a photgraphy package first in order to claim our prize. This can be a great deal if you haven't already booked a photographer (we had!) and if you like the photographers work and price packages.

5. Be honest with vendors. We really are not at the show to sucker you in, most wedding professionals are in the wedding business because they truly love weddings and want to offer you the best of their services. If what they're offering is not of interest to you, just say so. (they'll still let you enter their draw!)

6. Don't make 'on the spot' decisions. I know that you are probably shocked that I would say that....but it's easy to fall in love with an idea...then find a better idea two rows over. Tour the show, enjoy the show, collect brochures and business cards from everyone you love, then make your decisions. By the time you have seen all the vendors, you'll know what ideas, and people you are truly in love with. Go back and chat with them again!

7. Most of all, have fun. It's a great mother/daughter day, or a girls day out....you might even want to bring the groom...afterall it is his wedding also! (And they actually have fun too!)

Saturday, September 8, 2012

What could go wrong?

It’s hard to imagine that your ‘perfect’ day could ever have any glitches in it…we know! When it comes to weddings and wedding planning, many of us have a romanticized view of how things are going to go down, and we NEVER believe that anything could ever go wrong.

WRONG!

Weddings are full of details, and even well orchestrated weddings run into trouble.

The ceremony is carefully timed, one missed cue and someone might not get down the aisle while the music is still playing. And who decides when the music starts playing in the first place? At one wedding the officiant was so time conscious that he was leading the bridal party to the aisle not noticing the absence of the Father of the Bride!

Did you even think that one of your vendors, like your D.J., might not show up? It has happened! Even vendors with the very best reputations and referrals are still human and make mistakes.

These are just some of the benefits of using a qualified and certified Wedding Planner. Your Planner is there to put out the fires, fix the mistakes and make sure everything runs on time and in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

Leave the details to the professionals so that you, your families and friends can sit back and enjoy the beauty of your special and long awaited ‘perfect’ day.

www.perfectmomentweddings.com

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Vendor Care

When planning your wedding, it is extremely important to pick ALL of your vendors with great care! It’s a lesson a lot of us have learned the hard way. With options like Kijiji, Caig’s List, Groupon, etc., it is great temptation to find vendors that will provide the services you desire at a cheap rate. While it seems like a great idea to use these discounted vendors, you HAVE to do serious research into their credentials and abilities long before you sign on any dotted lines!

Let me give you a pretty clear example.

A Bride and Groom hired us to provide a candy buffet for their wedding. The Bride had the thought that candy apples would be a perfect addition to the table, we agreed. We immediately went on the hunt for an economical but reliable candy apple maker. Using Kijiji, we found, what we thought, was a perfect choice.

The request was white chocolate apples with fuscia drizzle.

Our vision (ish):

What was delivered:

These apples were far from acceptable, and far from what we expected! They were ordered from a seemingly knowledgeable candy maker who has done candy apple favours for many weddings with great success. (Something we now question.)

While a picture is worth a thousand words, remember vendors are not going to post pictures of their failures with their ad! Insist on seeing* a sample of what you're purchasing BEFORE purchasing!!! *Seeing - with your own eyes - not a picture!

How we fixed our problem:

http://www.cliftonhill.com/shopping/fudge-factory

Fortunately we were able to get last minute help from The Fudge Factory in the heart of tourism central in Niagara Falls. They happily and quickly made apples for us that were fantastic and picture perfect!

A serious lesson was learned this day…one we need to pass on to all our Brides, Grooms and fellow wedding vendors… know who you hire and if you want to take a chance with someone new…MAKE SURE YOU HAVE BACK UP!!!

Many, many, thanks to The Fudge Factory for their incredible customer service! (And for saving our reputation!)

Lesson Learned!

Monday, August 20, 2012

Napkin No-No's

Although it is a very popular trend, resist the urge to put your napkins in the drinking glasses on your tables!!

It might look pretty but there are a few reasons why you never want to do this.

#1.....FLUFF....Think about it. All materials leave dust/lint particles behind, and as you shove the napkin in the glasses you are also shoving dust and lint into the glasses with your napkins. When the napkins are pulled out by your guests...guess what's left behind??? You got it, lint. Your guests are drinking lint with their water...Yuck!

#2....CLEANLINESS....Have you stopped to consider how much those pretty napkins have to be handled before being put into the glass? Not only the napkins get man-handled, but so do the glasses. The napkins have to be placed in just perfectly to acheive the proper look, sometimes that means hands get in the glasses, or on the rims. Another Yuck!

#3....PERFECTION....Unless you have a wedding venue that is very, very particular andvery detailed oriented, there is an excellent chance that your napkins will NOT all look pretty, nor will they all be uniform. Venue staff have big jobs, and it is very time consuming to prettily fold napkins into perfection. More often than not, we see napkins just stuffed in the glasses. NOT visually appealing, and not attractive for your guests.

Consider some of the following options for your napkins.....

The simple fold. NOT put on plates (no lint on dishes) Clean and sanitary!

Beautiful roll, with flower, or napkin ring, set on the table BESIDE the place setting.

The knot. Elegantly set above the place setting.

Take some time, do some research, there are tons of beautiful ideas that will add punch to your table while providing a clean and sanitary environment for your guests.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Theme It!!!

Have fun with your wedding and theme it! A theme can add tons of visual fun for your guests as well as a lot of entertainment value. There is no need to do away with 'all' the traditions of a wedding, but a well planned theme can add an extra boost of fun to your perfect day. Just be sure that your chosen theme is evident in ALL of your details.

Here are some of our fun suggestions:

Sherlock Holmes/ Murder Mystery Theme

The theme was set from the invitations right until the end of the night. With a Photobooth, Murder Mystery to solve and tons of "Sherlock Holmes" themed fun

Outdoor Fun

Renting a "Bouncy House" is as much fun for the kids at your wedding as it is for you and you new spouse. Follow up the details with balloon centerpieces, candy bouquets and candy jars for your guests to enjoy.

Hockey Theme

Hockey fan Grooms (and Brides) everywhere would LOVE to have their ceremony at an arena, but don't stop there. Details abound with ice sculptured centerpieces and a framed hockey stick for guests to sign add to the theme.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Simple Elegance

In a day and age, where it seems that bigger is better, we need to take a step back, take a look at our budget, our personality and style and decide - is bigger really better?

Sometimes simple elegance makes a bigger statement than an over the top look.

Here's some food for thought.......

projectbride.com

florida-beach-lifestyle.com

thebudgetsavvybride.com

Sunday, March 4, 2012

The Beginning....

Your guests adventure towards your wedding, begins the minute they receive their invitation.

Your invite shares the theme, the colours, and the mood of your wedding. Make sure your invitations are true to who you are and to the style of your wedding.

www.perfectmomentweddings.com

Here's a sneak peek of our April wedding. Can you guess the theme?

www.perfectmomentweddings.com

Take your time and create an invitation that is unique to you and your wedding!

Friday, February 24, 2012

We're Expanding

We are excited to announce that Perfect Moment Wedding Planners will be adding "Candy Buffets" to our list of services that we provide!!

The newest, and greatest rage in wedding favours (and late night snacks) are these beautiful and elegant displays that allow the guests to 'serve themselves' to the candy of their choice.

www.dreamstime.com

These tables can be offered to guests during cocktail hour, after dinner, or as a late night snack to take home.

Colourfully created to fit your colours, theme and style, the Candy Buffet is a huge hit for guests of all ages.

www.marthastewart.com

Stay tuned as we unveil our creations ver very soon!

Monday, February 6, 2012

Fabulous Favours

Looking for something super fabulous and unique for your wedding favours? Look no further. The Roche Shop has unique soaps to compliment any wedding decor as well as be a one of a kind gift for your guests. We love these, they are the coolest idea we have seen in wedding favours in a long time!

www.therocheshop.com

Hard to believe they are candles. They look good enough to eat.

Or try something unique.....

Check out their amazing selection at www.therocheshop.com. Happy shopping!

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Creative Confetti

In a day and age where throwing confetti at a wedding is mostly frowned upon, we have found this super cute way to have your confetti and eat it too!

cityweddingguide.com

Candy Sprinkles! How fun is this?

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Meaningful Bouquets

It is said that flowers have a language all of their own. Consider what message you would love to send to your groom using the flowers you choose for your bouquet.

Apple Blossom Perfection

Azalea True to the end

Bluebell Lasting Love

Camelia Perfect Loveliness

Red Carnation Admiration

White Carnation Sweet and Lovely

Daffodil Joy

Daisy Innocent

                    Forget-me-not                                True love
                    Freesia                                            Sweetness
                    Gardenia                                         Purity and Joy
                    Gerbera                                           Cheerfulness
                    Honeysuckle                                   Bonds of Love
                    Iris                                                  Hope and wisdom
                    Jasmine                                            Sensuality
                    Lemon Blossom                              Fidelity
                    Lily of the Valley                            Happiness
                    Mimosa                                           Sensitivity
                    Orchid                                             Beauty
                    Pink Rose                                        Happiness
                    Red Rose                                         I love you
                    White Rose                                      Purity
                    Stephanotis                                      Marital Happiness
                    Sunflower                                        Adoration
                    Red Tulip                                         Love
                    Yellow Tulip                                   Sunshine of my life
                    Violet                                               Faithfulness

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Unique Guest Book Ideas

Looking for something new and different to use as your guest book at your wedding? How fun would these great new ideas be.......

http://deals.weddingchannel.com/deal/national-deals/teardrop-national-7?utm_medium=email

Have a hobbie, passion, career that you can focus on for your guest book? Try a great idea like this one...

www.jarodknoten.com

Use this great idea as decor in your home - in a decorative bowl, for instance.

www.mysanfransiscobudgetwedding.wordpress.com

Or let your guests having a little fun by filling out 'mad lib' type cards with their thoughts and witisisms.

www.diy.weddingbee.com

Hopefully we have given you some great inspiration. Go out there and be creative!!

Friday, October 14, 2011

Spice up your Invites

Your Wedding Invitation is your wedding day's first impression! Make sure that it packs a lot of punch, sets the tone for your day, fits your theme and colour scheme.

Perfect for Beach Theme, destination weddings........

www.lovelywedding.info

Photography buff? Vintage Theme? How cute are these.......

www.invitationcrush.com

How about a 'puzzle' invite, super idea if there will be a lot of children at your wedding.....

www.uniquecraftdesign.com

No matter what you choose, remember to design an invite that will stir up emotions of excitement for your guests when they open it.

There are LOTS of affordable options - search them out, get help in your search and have fun with them!

Monday, October 3, 2011

Back to 1963!

Emily Post, still the most renowned name when talking etiquette, published her wedding guide in 1963, giving Brides, Grooms and families the very best of her advice.

One of our favourite pieces of advice was:

"The loveliest rule in planning

your wedding is still:

'Whatever you do, do it exquisitely!'"

This principle is not about how much money you spend, it's about how much thought you put into even the smallest of details on your perfect day.

And even more, it applies to the vendors (planner, photographer, florist etc.) that you choose. Make sure everyone is committed to helping make your day exquisite.

When everyone is on the same page, it's a guarantee that your day will be your "Perfect Moment!"

Thursday, September 29, 2011

Fantastic and Funky Forks!!

It's amazing how many jobs a simple fork can do.

Add some vintage flair to your tables with these place card holders.

coolideas by Enzie Shahmirir

Wonderful vintage forks can be found at your local thrift stores, garage sales, maybe even in Gramma's attic and, transformed with pliers, into unique card holders.

www.countmyblessings-sonyawalker.blogspot.com

Leave them in their natural state, polish them up or add a little bling!

www.etsy.com/placecardholders

No matter your personal choice, this is one idea with a lot of bang for its buck!

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

Trash the Dress!

"Trash the Dress" is pure bridal fun!

Taken after the Wedding, pictures are shot is locations that may have caused damage to the dress on the wedding day.

Generally the intention is to take photo shots with high fashion style in mind, but every now and then the bride goes wild and literally 'trashes' her dress.

MarryMeWeddings

www.skippingstones.blogspot

www.blueolivephotography.com

Speak with your photographer, some will include this as an add-on to their wedding packages.

Have fun!!

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