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Please enjoy our blog. We will be updating this blog periodically with stories, tips, fun facts, and photos from real weddings of couples from Boston, the South Shore, Cape Cod, all of Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. If you would like to see the Canoe Club Ballroom in person, please set up a private tour.
 

Wednesday, June 28 2017

If you love everything about fairy tale endings, from stunning ball gowns to enchanted carriage rides. You may want to add a little whimsy to your wedding day! A perfect way to do that, is to add Disney into your wedding day! Here at the CCB we are all about Disney! We love seeing brides incorporate fun Disney details into their wedding day! We have gathered some amazing ways to elevate sweet Disney ideas into wedding-worthy decor for your ceremony to your reception! 

 

Enchanted Invites


Beautiful invitations set the tone for your enchanted wedding! 

 

 

Welcome Your Guests 


Beauty and The Beast Welcome Sign 

 

Cocktail Hour


Alice & Wonderland cocktail hour tags 

 

Place Setting 

Snow White inspired table decor 

 

Centerpiece 


Beauty and The Beast Centerpiece

 

Cake


An adorable Cinderella themed cake!

 

Little Details 


A cocktail napkin with the perfect quote.

 

Accessories 


Micky Mouse cufflinks are a great subtle detail. 

 

Treats For All 


Micky Mouse Candy for Favors 

 

A Grand Exit 


Leave in style with a horse and carriage ride! 

 

 

Don't forget to call the Canoe Club Ballroom for a Tour & Bridal Appointment! 

 

Posted by: Laura Mentink Assistant Event Coordinator AT 10:21 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Tuesday, June 20 2017

We all know the rhyme, “something old, something new, something borrowed and something blue.” Ledged has it, that if the bride wears items that represent those descriptions, it will bring her luck in her marriage. Brides today, do it less for that belief and more of a fun tradition. A lot of mothers and grandmothers donate their old gems, broaches, gloves or pearls for this portion of the tradition. We have been lucky enough here at the CCB, to have witnessed some amazing, thoughtful and fun something old items at the weddings over the years.  When you start planning your wedding, think about these unique ways to add something old into your ceremony and reception!

 

Wedding Cake Toppers


A perfect way to add something old into your wedding day, top your cake off with a vintage cake topper!

 

Wedding Dress Details


Here is a charming way to add a family heirloom into your gown, sew in a pearls or decoration from an aunt or speical family member from their gown they wore.

 

Handkerchief


Add a vintage lace handkerchief around your bridal bouquet. You can always add a family ring around the bouquet as well. 

 

Car


Your something old doesn’t have to be small, if you have a vintage car in the family, use it as your getaway car!  

 

Jewelry


A touch of sparkle from a family member will be a perfect addition to your speical day! 

 

Don’t forget to call the Canoe Club Ballroom for a Tour and Bridal Appointment! 

Posted by: Laura Mentink Assistant Event Coordinator AT 12:12 pm   |  Permalink   |  Email
Tuesday, June 13 2017

Jennifer & Robert 

Wedding Date ~ 1-21-17

We would like to share Jennifer & Robert's magical winter wedding here at the Canoe Club Ballroom. Rustic touches were scattered throughout the entire venue. Lanterns, wooden signs, and gorgeous blooms adorned the tables perfectly! Guests enjoyed delicious doughnuts later on in the evening. We are so honored to have hosted their beautiful wedding reception! 

 


Picture perfect entry

 


Rustic place cards 

 


Lanterns & Blooms 

 


Woodland theme cake & cupcakes 

 


 Delicious doughnuts

 

 

“The reception could not have been more perfect! All of our ideas had come to life! The decoration displays were perfectly executed, the staff were incredibly attentive and professional, and the food was amazing! Our guests raved about the service, the food, the bar and the venue space. We could not be more thrilled! I cannot express how much we really loved our experience with the CCB! They were so wonderful to work with and made planning so easy for us as far as the venue. Stacy and Jill made us feel so comfortable from the moment we first visited the CCB to our last dance of our special day. Everyone there is amazing!!!

                                                                                                                                                -Jennifer & Robert 

 

Don't Forget to call the Canoe Club Ballroom for a Tour and Bridal Appointment! 

 

Posted by: Laura Mentink Assistant Event Coordinator AT 11:18 am   |  Permalink   |  Email
Wednesday, June 07 2017

Feeling stresses about wedding gown shopping? Don’t fret, it is completely normal to feel overwhelmed at first when starting your search. With us located on the South Shore we have seen bridal gowns from all over! Luckily we have an abundant array of Bridal Shops in our great state of Massachusetts! We just love seeing all the beautiful gowns that come through our doors here at the Canoe Club Ballroom! From sparkles to lace, ball gowns to mermaid, we just love them all! We have gathered up a few ways to keep stress away when you start your search for the perfect bridal gown!

 

Set a Budget


Don’t forget to set a cutoff point when trying on bridal gowns. Plan to spend 10% of your overall budget on your wedding gown.

 

Start Early


It takes about 6-12 months from the moment you start your search. It takes 4-6 months for the gown to be made.

 

Do Your Research


Before you try to anything on, think about what you want your “look” to be.

 

Make an appointment


Once you have an idea of what you want, call ahead and check to see if the shop has the designers you are looking for.

 

Limit your entourage


Bring only the people you trust to your bridal appointment, having too many people might make you lose focus on what you really want to try on.

 

Comfort Zone


Try a few different styles on that might be out of your comfort zone. You may find your dream dress in a style that you never thought you might like!

 

Size 


Forget about size when ordering your gown. No two designers size charts are created equal! Remember it’s easier to take a size in then to let out!

 

Saying Yes


Don’t worry about saying yes to your dream dress right away. Sometimes trying on dozens of dresses confuses you more than helping!

 

Don’t forget to call the Canoe Club Ballroom for a Tour and Bridal Appointment! 

Posted by: Laura Mentink Assistant Event Coordinator AT 10:22 am   |  Permalink   |  Email

   

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