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! 

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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 

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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!

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A bright colored wedding is always in fashion! With summer fast approaching us here at the Canoe Club Ballroom, we are looking forward to all the fabulous colors that will adore our ballroom and courtyard area!! Pulling inspiration from nature, the color options are truly endless when decorating at our venue!! With lush green grounds and a neutral color palette you can add pops of color throughout!! We have gathered some awesome ways to add pops of color to your special day!!

Invitations

Start things off with a bright watercolor invite.

Shoes

A pop of color to go along with your beautiful bridal gown.

Décor

For a whimsical touch, add bright colored linens.

Subtle Color

A bright lip is a simple, yet powerful way to add color to your look.

Colorful Blooms

Keep your pop of color close to you with a bright bridal bouquet.

Cake

Your wedding cake is a great way to add a pop of color! 

Balloons

Bright colored balloons will up the visual eye candy!

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We have seen a lot of fabulous weddings over the years, and we love seeing trends come and go, but there is something so romantic about timeless a timeless looking wedding. Planning for a traditinal wedding can ensure you that you won’t regret the choices you’ve made years from now! Keep your details subtle for both your ceremony and reception, think soft neutrals, greenery, flowers and of course romantic lighting! We have gathered up the best ways to help make your wedding stand the test of time!

Elegant Invites

Clean crisp invites will set the tone for your classic wedding!

Muted Bouquet

A bouquet of soft colors is the epitome of romance! 

Tall Floral Arraignments

Perfect for your outdoor ceremony as well as throughout the venue! 

Seating Chart

A beautiful seating chart is an easy no fuss way for your guests to find their seats in the ballroom! 

Guests Book

There’s a lot you can do to record your guests well wishes, but there’s nothing quite like a traditional guest book!

Floral Centerpieces

A traditional vase of roses and hydrangeas always do the trick!

Getaway Car

There is nothing more traditional and romantic than a getaway car! 

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Getting engaged and planning a wedding is such a milestone in your life, as well as your mothers! She has waited just as long for this moment as you have! When planning your wedding, it’s all about the little things, that you two will share, that you and your mom with remember forever! Over the years we have loved seeing special moments with brides and mothers! Whether it’s a memorable moment in the courtyard during photos or a amusing dance during the reception. Here are creative ways to include your mother into the wedding planning and the big day! 

Bridal Shows

Take her into Boston for the day! Going to a bridal show is great way to jump start the planning process!!

Gown Shopping

Though sometimes stressful, this can be a fun and wonderful experience that you two will remember forever!

Mother Daughter Dance

 Why not share a special dance with your mom along with the father daughter dance! 

Walk Down the Aisle

A great way to add your mom into the ceremony, have her walk down the aisle with you!

Bouquet

 Instead of a bouquet toss, give your mom your bouquet during the reception!

Family Photos

Display family photos throughout the venue, so guests can see your family tree!

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Jenney & Tim were married in a beautiful indoor ceremony on October 21, 2016! Everything about their wedding was picture perfect! The tables were adorned with glitzy overlays which made the venue sparkle and shine! Pink uplighting was the perfect accent to the eggplant and silver decor! Tim and Jenney were able to sneak out into the courtyard for photos once the rain stopped. As the night went on, guests enjoyed a delicious mashed potato bar and a perfectly pink candy station!! 

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"If you want personal service the day of your wedding, pick the Canoe Club. Stacy, Jillian and the rest of the girls go out of their way to ensure that the bride and the groom have everything they need for their amazing day. From the attention to detail and how they take all of your information, guest lists, etc and make sure everything is set up and laid out appropriately, to ensuring the room looks exactly how you envisioned. They bend over backwards to take care of any needs you may have and do everything they can to give you the wedding of your dreams. We were supposed to have an outdoor ceremony and we had ceremony cards. They laid those cards out and an hour before our ceremony, it down-poured. They quickly scooped up the cards and set up for an in-door ceremony. I had two dress issues, one, the top hook and button ripped and the girls met me in the bathroom after safety pins were no working and sewed me into my dress. Then when a glass of red wine was spilled on my blush pink wedding dress, they again, met me in the bridal bathroom and helped me to blot it out. No one that did not witness it even knew the wine had been spilled afterwards. They flipped the room from ceremony to reception in something like 2 1/2 minutes and those are just some of the examples I can speak of to sign their praises. I could not have picked a better venue and group of people to work with through the whole process. I would highly recommend the Canoe Club. Plus, having their preferred vendor list really made the search for a DJ, florist, limo service, etc. so much easier and I found incredible individuals and vendors to work with."

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The tradition of grooms cakes date back all the way to the Victorian times. Along with the main wedding cake there was also the grooms cake and brides cake! At the end of the wedding the two cakes would be served to the groomsmen and bridesmaids. How fun is that! 

Today the grooms cakes is still very popular, the cake is traditionally chocolate, and often they have fruit in them. Many brides like to give the groom something special on their big day. Here at the Canoe Club Ballroom we have seen many amazing groom cakes over the years! We love the idea of having the grooms cake displayed along with the wedding cake. You could also set up a dessert table in the ballroom and have it displayed throughout the recetption along with sweet treats! Either way it's a win-win, cake is always a good idea!! Here are some great ideas for the grooms cake!  

Food & Drink 

A fun sushi grooms cake! 

For the bacon lover in your life! 

Pop Culture 

This elegant Batman cake is sure to impress! 

 This is perfect for the Harry Potter fan! 

For the Star Wars enthusiast!

Sports & Hobbies

 
For the Boston Red Sox Fan! 

For the groom who loves the sea! 

Chose a mascot from his favorite team! 

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As a bride, it’s easy to get caught up with all the wedding planning, but no one deserves a better thank you, or a pretty present like your bridesmaids! They are the unsung heroes of the planning process! Why not give them something unique? Here are some lovely ideas for your besties! 

Spa Day

Treat them with a gift certificate for a massages or manis & pedis before the wedding day!

Floral Robe

A printed, fun floral robe is perfect for photos on the day of the wedding!

Gemstone Earrings

Give the gift they will wear long after the reception is over! 

Water Bottle

Perfect for the girl’s gym bags! Why not match it to your color scheme!

Embroidered Handkerchief

A beautiful and thoughtful gift that they can use to during the cereomony, and they will cherish forever after the wedding! 

Monogramed Robe

What is better than a robe to relax in on the day of the wedding, have them monogramed to add a personalized touch!

Pretty Coasters

Your girls will love this thoughtful gift and always think of you when they use them!

Candles

A candle is always a great gift, you can always customize the candle and put a personal message on it! 

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There is something very sweet trending right now! Drip Wedding Cakes! This confectionery art has been gaining steam for some time now! No wonder, it’s a frosting lover’s dream! It’s a great alternative to the classic tiered white wedding cake.  Here are some dreamy drip wedding cakes that are sure to please any bride and groom! 

 Three tiers of goodness, dripping with caramel and adorned with fresh fruit!

A single tier topped with dark chocolate ganache!

Blueberries & blackberries are gorgeous with contrasting white frosting with chocolate drips! 

Mini cakes dripping with golden caramel!

A waterfall of chocolate and barely there frosting!

Topped with roses with a classic pink champagne drip!

This mini cake with ruby glaze is perfect for any fall wedding!

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