SNEAK PEEK AT JENNIFER & REJEAN'S WEDDING

The talented Mélanie Rebane of m photography captured this special moment between the bride and groom on their wedding day.

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SPEAK NOW OR FOREVER HOLD YOUR POOCH

The idea of a dog walking down the aisle at a wedding ceremony or posing for wedding pictures with the bride and groom may seem a little strange to some but if your pooch is part of the family, including them in your wedding may be an obvious choice.

Here are ways your dog can be included in your big day along with a few tips to make sure your wedding doesn’t go to the dogs (sorry, we couldn’t resist):

Ways your dog can take part in your wedding -

- A dog acting as a ring bearer is the most popular and easiest way to include a well behaved dog in a wedding. It’s fairly easy to teach a dog to carry a ring pillow down the aisle and even easier if the dog wears the ring pillow on their back or has a small pouch containing the rings tied to his collar.
- Your dog could walk down the aisle with your bridesmaids wearing a small lei matching your bouquet or stand with your groomsmen in a doggie tuxedo.
- Have him walk down the aisle with your flower girl or ring bearer.
- He could stand with who ever is passing out the programs to greet your guests as they arrive.
- If your dog is good at coming when called, have someone hold him behind the seated guests throughout your vows and when the ceremony’s over, after your big kiss, call him to run down the aisle and join you.

- For the dogs that just aren’t up to playing an active role in your wedding, incorporate them in your décor. Place pictures of your pooch on each table at your reception along with that table’s number so your guests know where to sit.

Tips when including your pooch -

- Don't forget to schedule a trip to the groomer. Your dog deserve a spa day just like you do. Try Bark & Fitz located in Ottawa(Westboro) or further west in Kanata.
- Designate someone to be responsible for your pooch during the ceremony and to transport him there and back. It should preferably be someone your dog’s comfortable with and who's not directly involved in the wedding.
- If a child will be walking your dog down the aisle, an adult should be on hand to supervise both before and after.
- Bring treats to help persuade your dog to participate and make sure he’s not easily distracted and can sit and stay on command. You may want to consider obedience classes prior to your wedding if you think this might be a problem.
- A dog’s toy or bedding can be helpful in fostering a sense of comfort and security so keep them both in the area if possible.

Photo Credits: Merge Weddings, Snippet & Ink

INSPIRATION - THE SASSY SOCK??

Not to be outdone by their bride's sassy shoe, grooms are now stepping it up a notch too when it comes to their feet.

Photo Credits: Snippet & Ink

INSPIRATION - THE SASSY SHOE!!

They can be Louboutins from Holt Renfrew or Abaetés from Payless - just make sure they're sassy!

It started with the dyed crinoline. Brides were getting bored with their all white wedding day wardrobe and decided that dyeing their crinoline pink to match their flowers or blue as their 'something blue' was the perfect way to add that fun burst of colour, while still leaving them with the option to keep it hidden under their traditional white dress if they weren't feeling so daring as to show it off.

Now it seems like the white wedding shoe just doesn't cut it anymore either. Time to go shopping ladies... mama needs a new pair of sassy shoes!

Photo Credits: Snippet & Ink

MELANIE & PETER GET MARRIED!!

On Saturday June 27 2009 Melanie & Peter were married At the Schoolhouse and Viva la wedding was honoured to be a part of it. The Ottawa Senator fans chose black, red and gold as their wedding colours and Melanie looked absolutely stunning in her gold dress. Here are a few detail shots of their day captured by Pellerine Photography.

Venue: At the Schoolhouse

Caterer: Bytown Catering

Photographer: Pellerine Photography

CONGRATULATIONS!

Congratulations Veronique Biron & Andrew Mouland - 1st place winners!

Veronique and Andrew are the 1st place winners of Viva la wedding's Inspiration Board Contest! Their winter wedding will take place at the Crowne Plaza on January 30, 2010. For those of you not familiar, the view from the Penthouse level is spectacular! Viva la wedding is excited to be a part of Veronique and Andrew's big day and looking forward to working with them to ensure their wedding is all they imagined and more. Here's the inspiration board Veronique entered to win.

Congratulations Pamela Peacock and Serge Biron - 2nd place winners!

Pamela and Serge are the 2nd place winners of Viva la wedding's Inspiration Board Contest! Their fall wedding will take place at the Bean Town Ranch on September 19, 2009. Bean Town is a beautiful venue nestled in the countryside East of Ottawa.

Congratulations Stacey Cole and Steve Smith - 3rd place winners!

Stacey and Steve are the 3rd place winners of Viva la wedding's Inspiration Board Contest! Their summer wedding will take place on August 22, 2009. The ceremony will be in the breathtaking gardens of a private residence with a tented reception to follow.