Sara and Rob’s Beautiful Winter Wedding- Purdy Ever After!

Sara and Rob are one amazing couple which we are so thankful to have had the pleasure of working with. Their love story is beautiful example of the saying “what is meant to be, will be!”.

Their perfect day starts at the stunning Holland Marsh Wineries, a beautiful hidden gem located in Newmarket, Ontario. The natural beauty of this room, not only creates a cozy environment for guests but requires minimal extra decor.

Rose Petal Decor of Toronto helped to complete the look of the venue, setting an elegant backdrop for the ceremony and romantic twinkle lights strung wall-to-wall for the night.

Sara and Rob’s added many personal touches of their own. Rob’s handcrafted wood wall hanging which they had guest sign fit the venue and the couple perfectly.

With lanterns filling the room and custom chalkboard signs around, the classic rustic feel was accomplished throughout. Simple yet perfectly elegant.

How neat is this? Each table number was a greeting card for guests to sign.
The card would then be opened on given number's anniversary (i.e. Table 2- on the couples second anniversary!)

Simplicity at it's finest. 

To add to their personal touches, the couple had a delicious candy bar complete with "Purdy" candy bags for their guests to take home.

But of all of these personal touches, I think our favourite would have to be Rory, the couples black lab, who impressively made her way down the aisle, tutu included, and sat with the couple through the ceremony.

Thank you Sara and Rob for letting us be apart of this special day! We wish you a lifetime of love and happiness together and can't wait to see what your future holds together.

Much love,

Everly & Grace

Writing your Own Vows: Do's and Don'ts

Writing your own vows is a beautiful thing and truly makes your special day just that. That being said, there are definitely some do’s and don’ts to consider before committing to this idea.

Don’t...

1. Feel like you have to write personal vows - Remember that you are getting up and sharing your love with hundreds of people and this can be a very overwhelming situation (even to the most outgoing and extraverted people). It is okay to stick to something comfortable. This could be words that you wrote together or that were provided by your officiant. Your day will be personal enough, even if you do not write your own vows.

2. Add too many “inside jokes” - Of course, you want your vows to be special and all about the two of you, but remember that you are sharing them in front of many. This is a special moment you are sharing and it is important that your guests understand what is going on. Now, that is not to say there should be no inside jokes or personalization whatsoever, but it is important to at least consider this.

3. Write your vows the day of - To many, including myself, they are the most important part of your wedding day so they deserve more than just a rush job the day of. Yes, writing them the day of puts you in a great state of mind, but if you are committing to marriage, you should be in a great state of mind regardless. They should be given the time they deserve. Why not write them a couple of weeks earlier and edit them the day before while you are practicing them? Because practice is a must!

Do...

1. Share them prior to your wedding day - Whether this is a special moment you set aside the night before your wedding, or if you have a close friend who knows you both read through them. It is nice if yours and your fiance’s vows flow together, particularly in length. It could be quite uncomfortable if one writes three sentences and the other writes two pages.

2. Practice them - You will be so full of emotions the day of your wedding no matter how strong you think you are, trust me! (My husband choked up during his vows and he is the last person I expected it from). When your significant other is out of the house, read them outloud to yourself or ask your maid of honor to listen to you. You can do this just a couple of times, but it will make a huge difference. 
3. Give an extra copy to someone you trust - If you have a wedding planner (like Alanna or I), they are the perfect person to hold on to your special words. One of your parents, a bridesmaid, a close friend, or an aunt or uncle are also all great options. There will be so much going through your head on this day and holding on to of a piece of paper may not be first on your list (not to mention, ladies, you have no pockets!).

Until next time!

Love always,

Everly and Grace