Get ready Toronto David's Bridal comes to town in 3 days!

For most of us gals who live close to the border a trip to David's Bridal to Buffalo is a full day event. The 2 hour drive, 1hr border wait & duty that is involved with picking up your special dress almost seems not worth it so a lot of us abandon the idea before it even begins.

Well fear not because the popular US chain opens its doors in Toronto with 2 locations Scarborough & Mississauga this Thursday March 3rd!  Just in time for yours truly to go try on dresses for the first time!

There are some specials for their opening weekend and while $50-$200 off may seem like a small amount keep in mind this is on top of the sale prices!

I haven't decided yet if I want to fight whats sure to be a massive crown this weekend especially since its our moving weekend BUT I will most certainly be making a stop at Davids Bridal on my journey to find the perfect dress!

How Important Is A Videographer Anyway?

At last weeks meeting with our wedding planner she asked us what our budget was for a videographer. We both kinda stopped and looked at each other before I responded with hesitation "we don't really have one...we don't know if we want one yet".

We ended up putting in our "this can always be nixed" section of the budget but when I think about it I'm not so sure how sold I really am on having one. Ive always been the type who cant sit still during family videos where there is 8 minutes straight of watching people dance, so WHY would I want to make my own?

I LOVE the cinematic style that some videographers provide and the idea of a same day edit is really cool BUT when the local rates for this style start at $5000 I begin to wonder if that 10 minute same day edit is really worth $5000+.

So for now.... its in the budget really for the sake of being in there but I have to say I'm not sold....

Next up Invites!

Since getting engaged at the very end of January we have booked our venue, photographers, wedding planner & decor company! Not bad for only 2 weeks of planning huh :)

Since we wanted to get married this year and knew a lot of vendors would be booked up very soon we jumped on it and got a lot done fast so we can breathe a sigh of relief now and prep for our big move.

Once the move is over next on my list are the invites..... do we get them done in India or local? Lets weight the pros and cons shall we?

Invites done in India:
Pros:
Very cost efficient
Parents are going to India so I don't have to pay for shipping
Pretty enough to possibly impress the FI's side
We have family friends there who can if needed so and approve the sample
More money is left over for programs, menus and table #'s

Cons:
Not so original
Completely Indian so non of FI's non-Indian side is represented
Communication barrier
Time restraints

Invites made locally:
Pros:
Able to create a "fusion" style invite
Unique
Able to see the proofs in person

Cons:
Not of cost officiant
I would want to find someone who created one of a kind invites and that may be hard

This is our next big decision and challenge and Im looking forward to it!

The Date Is SET!!

Today FI and I signed the papers for our venue today so the date is set!

I can now say our wedding date is....

11/12/11! 

Next task Save The Dates! I'm thinking fun, I'm thinking magnets or postcards, I'm thinking DIY! Ive been waiting a LONG time to do some DIY wedding projects and I cant wait to get started.

I'm always looking for inspiration, what are some of your fav DIY sites??

Narrowed down our venue search woohoo!

So after a LONG day of searching, talking & negotiating we have finally narrowed down our selection to 1 venue. While I haven't looked at every single venue in town we have been to over 15 different ones and have a pretty good idea of what we are looking for.

We still have to talk to our parents and make sure they are on board tonight but I think we will be signing this week with them. The hall is updated with a recent 3 million dollar reno and is every brides fantasy with its massive sparkling chandeliers and standard gold Chiavari chairs BONUS we don't have to use or pay for chair covers woohoo!

We would get 2 halls combined with can technically seat 500ppl and use of all 3 attached lobby spaces which is massive but great for cocktail hour after our ceremony or ceremonies (havent decided yet)!

Once the hall contract is signed I can breath easy and start to confirm all my other vendors. I have already hired my wedding planner and have met with photography company that I'm hoping to work with and we meet with our decorator this Wednesday! Things are slowing coming together and the stress is beginning to ease THANK GOD lol.

ps- We move in a week and half... think we should start packing?? geez thank god we live in a condo.

Wow who said planning a wedding was fun??

Although I have been dreaming of this for years and been actively collecting ideas for months now I'm seriously overwhelmed!

We are planning 2 events on 2 different days, 2 different ceremonies that I'm hoping to combine into 1, 2 different venues and approx 350 people!

We have decided that we will need a wedding planner for sure and so have been on the hunt meeting with a few over the last 2 weeks and have narrowed it down so we hope it works out because I need help!

Saturday is a FULL day of venue hunting... my fiance is thrilled lol no seriously hes being really good about it all and right now hes my rock. I seriously cant wait to just be married!

Oh and we move into our new house in 2 weeks OMG.. I should seriously start packing lol.

Anyways I'm really hoping the "fun" will start once I book a venue... or at least that's what everyone keeps telling me.

Its officially official!!

I'm going to be a Mrs!!
He has gone from my man friend to my fiance after he popped the Q this past weekend :)

I was completely caught off guard and slightly shocked however it was such a sweet, meaningful & emotional proposal that even though it wasn't as grand as I had imagined it was simply perfect!

I'm overjoyed and slightly overwhelmed but AhhhHhhhHHhHhhh I'm Engaged!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*Breathe*