There is something very romantic about a winter wedding, and they are on the rise! Having a December wedding in the holiday season doesn’t mean you have to go all out in holiday traditions, like having eggnog or having a color palette of red and green. Adding festive touches is a fun way to incorporate the season into your special day! 

Red Bouquet
A bouquet of red garden roses is a perfect pop of color!

Velvet
This seasonal fabric can add texture to your ensemble!

Pine Cones
Using this natural element is perfect as an accent for a boutonniere!

Jingle Bells
Have guest line the exit for a festive getaway using jingle bells

Gingerbread House
Instead of using a typical card box, why not use a gingerbread house!

Fuzzy Accessories
Wrap you and your bridesmaids in something warm and beautiful for outdoor photos!

S’mores Bar
Treat your guests to a s’mores bar for a late night snack!!

Hot Cocoa Bar
Along with the s’mores bar, warm your guests up with a hot cocoa bar!!

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

Engagement season is upon us, starting on Thanksgiving and ending on Valentine’s Day! In honor of the season, we will discuss engagement rings! Engagement rings come in all different shapes, sizes, and stones! Traditionally the diamond is the most popular, however there are so many other stunning stones out there to dazzle and delight!! 

They say Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, with that being said, there are many different shapes to choose from! Here are the top 10 diamond shapes.

Cushion - Known as the “pillow cut” diamond these are squares or rectangles with rounded edges.

Emerald - These are rectangle with step cuts on the sides and large flat top.

Asscher – These diamonds are cut similarly to emerald-cut diamonds except they are squares.

Heart – This romantic Shape is the perfect symbol of love.

Marquise – This cut is like an oval but with pointed ends.

Oval- these rounded diamonds are longer than they are wide.

Pear- Also known as the “teardrop” these have one pointed end and one rounded end.

Princess- Traditionally squares but sometimes rectangles, princess-cut diamonds always have four pointed corners.

Radiant- These are square or slight rectangles with four trimmed corners.

Round- The most popular of diamond shape, round cut diamonds are cut to have 58 facets.

When you want to think outside of the diamond solitaire box!

Sapphires
Sapphires are typically a blue precious stone, but they do also come in other hues like peach, pink, yellow, green and white.

Emerald
Emerald, with their distinct rich green tone, are beautiful, luxe, and precious, which makes them a popular stone for engagement rings.

Morganite
Romantic, feminine and oh-so-pretty, morganite is perhaps one of the most popular choices for engagement rings at the moment.

Ruby
Like emeralds and sapphires, rubies are one of the four precious stones, making them an extremely popular choice for engagement rings.

Onyx
Onyx is a beautiful mineral that comes in a variety of colors but it most commonly found in its black form. Pair it with black diamonds for a chic look!

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

As we get closer to the Holiday Season and the New Year, we couldn’t help but wonder what is on the horizon for trends for the upcoming wedding season. We are currently booking well into 2017 every day, even 2018 bookings!! Here are a few fun ideas that are on  trend for 2017 and beyond! 

Cascading Flowers
This trend has been gaining steam for some time now. Bridal bouquets, aisle décor and table tops will be adorned with big beautiful cascading flowers!

Metallics
Matalics are the new sparkle! Rose gold is a gorgeous way to add some glam to the big day!

Geodes
Glimmering pockets of stone lined with crystals are becoming a must have! Use the glitzy trend for a place setting, wedding cake or hand them out as favors!

Sequins
Bridesmaids dresses are getting an upgrade with sequins! It’s perfect for jazzing up a neutral color palette! Expect to see more of this glittering trend!

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

More and more couples are getting married on Friday evenings nowadays. Here are some great reasons why you should consider having a Friday night wedding!

Family & Friends
Having a wedding on Friday night leaves the rest of the weekend open. Now, you can unwind and enjoy some quality time with close friends and family during an amazing brunch or gathering the next day!

Snag an Earlier Date
With a Friday wedding you can get walking down that aisle a lot sooner than a prime Saturday night!

Special Savings
Here at the CCB we have some amazing savings for a Friday evening wedding during peak season, as well as off-peak season savings. 

Splurge on Extras
With the saving you are getting at your venue, you can afford to splurge on some extras you’ve always wanted! Perhaps you’ll upgrade that photography package or book a longer honeymoon!

Epic Party
All of your guests will love to blow off some steam at your big bash after a long work week! Start the weekend off right with a Friday Night Wedding!! 

For more information regarding our special savings, be sure to check out the link below!

http://www.canoeclubballroom.com/wedding_savings

Something Blue

Most of us are familiar with the traditional wedding rhyme: “Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue, and a silver sixpence in her shoe.” Something blue stands for purity, love and fidelity. Incorporating blue into your wedding could be as easy as adding a touch of blue to your décor, such as your flowers, centerpieces and candles. There is no rule saying you have to have it on your physical person. If blue isn’t part of your color scheme you can add something blue in subtle ways.

Here are some fun ways to add Something Blue into your wedding day!

Bouquet Ribbon
Add a touch of blue to your flowers by finishing it off with blue ribbon!

Blue Shoes
Wear a perfect pair of blue shoes on the big day!

Embroidered Blue Monogram
Add your monogram to a delicate handkerchief to wipe away tears of joy!

Jewelry
Add a little sparkle with a pretty blue piece of jewelry 

Blue Pedicure
A fun blue pedicure is an unexpected way to add the color!

Hidden Blue Heart
Add a sweet little blue heart to the inside of your gown!

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

Fun Favors 

When planning what kind of favors to give your guests at your wedding, one thing you may want to consider is, will they use it? After all, you are spending money on them, your guest should use them!

Here at the Canoe Club Ballroom, we have seen some awesome favors over the years! Here are some fun ideas for favors you may want to use for your upcoming wedding!!

Flip Flops
Flip flops are great for your guests to enjoy the day of the wedding, as well as after!

Succulents
Succulents are pretty little plants that are very easy to care for, your guests will enjoy them well after the wedding!

Macaroons
Macaroons are a great little favor, your guests will just love how pretty and yummy they are!

Lip Balm
Lip Balm is always something someone needs, customize it and your guests will remember your special day every time they use it!

Chocolate
Chocolate is a wonderful little favor you can give your guests, they can enjoy it the night of your wedding or after!

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

5 Things To Do Right After You Get Engaged

It happened! You are officially ENGAGED! Now what? Here are the top 5 things to do right after you get engaged!!

Tell People
Time to shout it from the roof tops and make it Facebook official! Start posting all those ring selfies, and celebrate with close friends and family!

Start Dreaming about your Wedding
You may have had an idea of what you wanted before your engagement. Now it’s time to narrow your focus for what you really want for the big day! Pick your top three must-haves and then go from there.

Set Budget
Time for the budget talk! Now that you have a more fine-tuned idea of what you two are looking for, and keeping your top three must -haves in mind. Figure out what will work best for the two of you, and start saving those pennies! 

Guest List
I suggest putting a VIP list together, all the nearest and dearest people who have been there for you two will be on this list. If you two both have large guests list, keep in mind this may affect your budget.

Chose Venue & Set Date
Finally, as you begin the search for the perfect venue. It’s so important to look at all the venues you two are interested in, and try to meet the people who will be part of the planning process as well as day of duties. Once you chose the venue, book a date that is perfect for the two of you! 

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

Autumn in New England is one of the most magical times of year. It ushers in comfortable sunny days and cool crisp nights. Our waterfront view of the Nunckatessett River is a beautiful back drop to many courtyard ceremonies. As the leaves change here on the South Shore we would like to share with you some fun ways to incorporate all that fall has to offer!

Color
Using a color pallette of jewel tones and pastels is a gorgeous option, try maroon & dusty blue or plum & soft pink!

Metallics
Metallics are great to use as neutrals, use gold or copper to add a little shimmer to your décor!

Pumpkins
Pumpkins are in abundance this time of year in New England, you can use them for centerpieces or use small ones as favors! 

Fruit
Add a bit whimsy to your cake and incorporate fall fruit!

DIY decor is a great way to add a personalized touch to your décor on your special day. Weddings signs are a fun, friendly reminder for your guests. They can be informative, decorative and a conversation starter. Be sure your text is clear and the design compliments your wedding style.    

With our venue being in such a natural setting with classic elegance located on the South Shore of Massachusetts, we have seen many great DIY wedding signs over the years.  Everything from rustic, to beachy, to fairy tale inspired! Here are some fun DIY wedding sign ideas to think about when planning the big day!     

Chalkboard Sign
A fun way to say what your signature drink is, or perhaps an amazing hashtag! 

Chair Sign
A unique way to distinguish the bride and groom and add a little fun to the newlywed’s chairs. 

Banner Sign
A perfect way to greet guests, or you could use it as a prop in a photo, and use it for Thank You cards.

With over 50 years of experience hosting weddings on the South Shore. We have seen some wonderful wedding exits here at the CCB. As for an example, years ago we had hot air balloon exit that was truly incredible!  Amazing photo ops aside, the wedding exit is an age-old wedding tradition dating back to Roman times. Today there are many ways to make your exit truly memorable.

Sparklers & Lanterns
A sparkler exit is super romantic, add a wish lantern to the sendoff into the night for even more good luck.

Ribbons
Silk ribbons and wedding bells tied on the end of dowel rods make for a brilliant exit tunnel.

Bubbles
Bubbles are a cheerful addition to a ceremony or reception exit. Personalize your mini wedding bubbles and they'll act as a favor!