Kitchener's Welcome Wagon Spring Bridal Showcase 2011

Is there a wedding in your future? Know someone who is getting married?

Welcome Wagon would like to invite you to attend our next intimate Bridal Showcase, on April 10, 2011, at the Chicopee Ski & Summer Resort, 396 Morrison Road in Kitchener, ON. Doors open at 1:00 pm, the fashion show begins at 2:30 pm and the event concludes at 4:00 pm. We offer informative displays, a fashion show, wedding planning guides, free gift bags for first 150 brides-to-be through our doors and the opportunity to win some amazing door prizes. One lucky bride-to-be will win a luxurious one-night honeymoon package courtesy of Best Western St. Jacobs Country Inn.

Admission is FREE. Pre-registration is highly suggested and walk-ins are welcome. Please register by calling the Welcome Wagon Event Coordinator, Susan, at 1-877-675-8463 or visit online http://www.welcomewagon.ca.

So, You're Engaged...Congrats!

It’s that time of the year!  Engagement season is here and now is the time to interview your prospective wedding vendors.  Meeting with the facilities manager, your officiant and your wedding planner is very important. But meeting a florist with your wedding plans can be a pretty daunting endeavour.

Fear not, here are 14 pointers to relieve you from floral stress:

1. Research – While many vendors have a referral list, it is important to do you own research and ask your own questions.

2. Interview – Interview at least 3 florist, even more than once if necessary.

3. Investment - Cheaper doesn’t always mean better! “You Get What You Pay For”.  Your wedding is a serious investment!  Note:  Be honest about your floral budget and your expectations. Does your budget coincide with your overall vision?

4. Flexibility – If you have a specific budget that you would like your florist to meet, be flexible to their recommendations.

5. Portfolio – Look at your florist's previous work.  Does it all look the same?  Does it inspire you? Does it look contrived, like the same old “flowers stuck in a vase” without creativity or ingenuity.

6. Creativity – Is your florist creative and innovative?  Can he/she create complex designs or create a custom design for your wedding or is he/she a “copy cat” designer?

7. Style – What type of florist are you seeking? Do you want traditional, contemporary, rustic, etc.  Interview florists who are willing to mesh with your style or give advice.

8. Knowledge – Seek a florist who is knowledgeable and is competent in floristry.  Is your florist aware of flowers, colors, seasons and how to properly nourish and condition flowers.

9. Aesthetics - Is your florist a visionary? Is she/he competent in the appeal and overall look of a design?

10. Quality – Does your florist design with Grade-A flowers?  Is your florist's work of excellent or low quality?

11. Trendy – Is your florist abreast of the latest wedding market styles and trends?

12. Personality – Are they friendly and easy to work with?

13. Hire a florist – Are you hiring a professional or amateur?  Ask for recommendations, qualifications, awards, recognitions, etc.

14. Responsiveness – Is your florist responsive? Does it take them weeks or sometimes months to respond to your queries?

Limo Service Faces Fraud Charges

CTV Southwestern Ontario

Date: Friday Nov. 19, 2010 2:37 PM ET

A 36-year-old woman from Brantford is facing numerous fraud charges after complaints against Bellagio Limousines.


Waterloo Regional Police Fraud Branch investigators received several complaints that alleged fraudulent activity as far back as January 2010.


Victims allege the company took deposits for limousine service, but they were left with no service or sub-standard service.


According to police the limousines were booking primarily for wedding dates by couples both within and outside of the Region of Waterloo.


Police are asking anyone who has information or who may have dealt with the company to call the Fraud Office at 519-650-8500 Ext. 8372 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

Welcome Wagon Goes Bridalicious in Cambridge

Obtain the bridal resources needed to get your wedding plans started. Welcome Wagon invites engaged couples to our annual Bridal Showcase on October 4, 2010, 6PM – 9PM, at the Armenian Community Centre, 15 International Village Drive in Cambridge, ON.

This one-day bridal event puts fiancées in touch with local wedding professionals in one central location. With many beautiful exhibitor displays, brides can access many bridal services to make their dream weddings a reality. Large, overwhelming wedding events can create unwanted stress, but a leisurely walk through our intimate, charming bridal showcase can place engaged couples at ease and put ideas and concepts into perspective.

Our show offers a day of 'bridalious' fun. The first 100 brides-to-be greeted at our registration table will receive a free biodegradable gift bag filled with wedding goodies. Exciting door prizes are given out throughout our event. One bride-to-be will have the opportunity to win a 5-hour ‘Night On The Town’ limousine service, courtesy of Brentwood Livery. Meet our MC, an on-air radio personality from Rogers Kitchener Radio Group. A fashion show showcasing the latest in Bridal Gowns, Dresses, Formalwear, Accessories and Music will be a feast for the eyes and ears, courtesy of Simply Irresistible, Tuxedo Royale, and Spin Doctor Productions. And brides-to-be also have a chance to win an exciting honeymoon to a sun destination, courtesy of Today's Bride Magazine.

Admission is free for bride and one guest but registration is highly suggested and walk-ins are welcome. Call 1-877-675-8463 or online at www.welcomewagon.ca for more information and to register. Available to all brides-to-be, while quantities last: FREE Parking, a FREE Today`s Bride Magazine, a FREE Bridal Planner, a FREE Bridal Guide, and plenty of FREE information from local Bridal Professionals.

Welcome Wagon...Making Wedding Dreams a Reality!

Wonderful Time of the Year: Bridal Show Season

Yes, it`s that time in the year where the birds are singing, the weather is beautiful and bridal shows are pending. There are lots of wedding events to choose from. Many require an admission, others are free. These showcases range from small, boutique events to huge spectacular soirees. Which one to attend is more according to one`s tastes, availability and budget.

In the coming weeks, I will be writing about upcoming bridal events particularly within Waterloo Region in Ontario, Canada.

Congratulations to the engaged: you are now embarking on the journey of a lifetime and just getting started. Enjoy this wonderful adventure.