Chances are you won’t be able to meet every wedding guests upon their arrival. A wedding welcome bag is a perfect way to welcome your guests who have traveled to attend your wedding. Here are some great tips on how to assemble a wedding welcome bag!

Choose versatile carryall

~ get creative when picking out the bag 

~ opt for a canvas reusable tote

~ add a creative motif 

Local Treats 

~ try a bag of local made chips, like Cape Cod Chips 

~ give the gift of dunkin donuts, they can enjoy a cup here and when they are home!

~ anything sweet or savory from local places that you two love!

Something to sip

~ Toss in a drink or two, like bottles of water so they stay hydrated!

~ A bottle of bubbly or the grooms favorite beer 

~ Add a creative touch by personalizing the bottles with your motif or monogram

Personalized It

~ Add packet of seeds that the bride loves.

~ Grooms favorite snack

~  A fun passtime, like a stack of cards if you two love playing card games!

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They have stood by your side throughout the whole planning process. Envisioned every detail you have shown them. Tried on countless dresses to make sure they are wearing exactly what you had in mind for the big day! Now it’s time to repay them, here are some wonderful ideas to treat your lovely ladies that mean the most to you! 

A subscription to her favorite magazine!

Headphones in her favorite color!

A bottle of wine and a fun board game!

A beautiful silk robe

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Personalized stationary!

A gift certificate to a local spa!

A french press, with a pound of gourmet coffee!

An adorable delux picnic basket!

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With the ever changing trends of weddings, cakes are an easy way incorporate the newest trends! Metallics are huge for 2017! You can add a little shimmer to your cake or have your whole cake adorned with silver, gold or even copper! Metallics will stand out on their own, but also pair up nicely with nonmetallic like blue and pink! Get inspired with some majestic metallic cakes below!! Add some sparkle to your own celebration!!

A touch of shimmer is sure to impress!

A stunning geode cake with gold leaf accents! 

A charming rose gold top teir with watercolor details! 

Romantic ruffles and gold fondant go beautifully together!

Geometic gold touches add a modern touch to this classic cake!

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The tradition of a wedding guest book began many hundreds of years ago.  There was a need for testimony of those in attendance to the covenant of the marriage.  Those signing their names would be testifying to the reality of the marriage. The term “book” has taken on many forms.  Brides and grooms may choose to have guests record thoughts, wishes and advice, or simply a signature. We will discuss some unique ways to add a personalized touch to your guest book! 

Thumbprint Guest Book

Have your guest leave their thumb prints and signature on a canvas!

Photo Book Guest Book

Display your favorite photos of you two with a space for handwritten notes!

DIY Polaroid Guest Book

Guests will enjoy taking quick snaps of themselves, after they can write well wishes for the bride and groom!

Canvas Print Guest Book

Use a large canvas print as your guest book, after your guest sign it, take it home and display it in your home!

Quilt Guest Book

Friends and loved ones will leave well wishes to the couple on squares of fabric, that will later be quilted together and displayed!

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Today we will discuss the fashionable groom! From classic to trendy, men have many looks to choose from! The most important part for him to be true to his style on the big day! You want your man to look just as good as you do. So here are some ways to make him look his best!

The Classic Tuxedo

The tuxedo is, and forever will be the epitome of fashion for grooms to wear on their special day. 

The Suit 

For the stylish groom, the perfectly fitted navy or gray suit! 

The White Shirt

The white shirt is classic, chose a look that is effortless! Try an open collar with no tie!!

 The Tie

The options for ties are endless, skinny, silk, wool or tweed! Pick one that sets the groom apart from the rest of the men! 

The Shoes

The sky is the limit when it comes to shoes, be sure to fit the style of the overall look!

Boutonnieres

This is where the groom can interject some of his personality, have fun with this part of the attire!

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As 2016 comes to an end, we wanted to share some of our favorite moments that made this year so special! From romantic courtyard ceremonies to breathtaking sunsets. All the gorgeous cakes and centerpieces that were absolute showstoppers. We truly had an amazing year celebrating all the love and laughter with all of the couples! 

We look forward to 2017 and all that it will bring! Most of all we are so excited for all the upcoming weddings and celebrations that we will be a part of! 

Happy New Year!

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When it comes to bridal bouquets there are many different types to choose from. Not all bouquets are created equal! There are actually a variety of styles that a bridal bouquet can fall under, depending on the shape and type of blooms. It's up to you to decide which style complements your gown and ceremony style. For example, a larger bouquet may be a better fit for a formal vow exchange at a church, while a smaller, looser arrangement will match a casual garden celebration! 

Here are a few ideas of each type of bouquets for your big day!! 

Cascade: A waterfall like spill of blooms anchored in a holder or hand tied.

Posy: One of the more popular options, it’s small, round bouquet tied with a ribbon.

Handtied: A classic choice, it’s simply a dense bunch of flowers loosely tied together.

Round: The more buttoned up version of the hand tied bouquet, tied with ribbon.

Nosegay: A compact, cluster of flowers, wrapped tight and cut to one uniformed length.

Pompanders: A flower covered ball shape tied with ribbon (perfect for flower girls).

Composite: Made up of different petals or buds wired together on a single stem. 

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Pantone has come out with its color of the year for 2017!  The color of the year is Greenery! A fresh and zesty yellow-greenish shade. A symbolic color for new beginnings!

Here at the Canoe Club Ballroom we have a lovely courtyard and grounds, and we think this color trend will work perfectly for our outside ceremonies as well as in our grand ballroom! 

Here are some gorgeous ways to add a touch of greenery to your big day!!

A whimsical green & floral cown! 

Use it for your beautiful invitations!

A small leaf with your place cards is a unique way to add a touch of green!

Garland across the tables is a perfect way to add the color into your color scheme!

Have a rustic cake with touches of greenery! 

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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!!

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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!

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