Monique & Paul July 9th 2011

I was honoured to be asked to assist on Monique and Paul's wedding day.  Monique and I met in University many years ago, and I was excited when that Facebook relationship status 'finally' changed for her.  She had let me know the venue she chose had given her a list of preferred vendors and she would already be covered for wedding planning services.  I was relieved to know she knew the importance of the extra set of hands (and eyes) for her big day.  Over a couple of months, unfortunately numerous stressors arose for her and her fiancee.  She had decided to let a few vendors go for lack of communication with her and I am thankful I was able to assist as much as I did on her big day.
The day started with me picking up the breathtaking flowers from Floral Buds & Decor.  Erik did a fantastic job with all of the bouquets and arrangements for the day.  He even let me know to tell the bride these were the most amazing flowers he has put together in the past few weeks.  I arrived at the hotel to greet the bride, and to my surprise - hair and makeup were done (early) and she was as calm as could be!  She sorted through the boutonniere's and off I went to see the guys.  Of course, they were ready and eager for the photographer to arrive!
I made my way to the reception site and I was shocked - there was NO POWER !  The manager explained to me this is common for the site because they are outside of town and not to worry becuase it was to be back on by 2pm (when the ceremony at the church was to begin).  The cook and his assistants were busy in the kitchen, preparing everything by candlelight!  I dropped my bags and immediately got to work.  Favor set up, centrepieces, placecards, table numbers, gift table, bathroom baskets, counting seats, checking placesettings.. I was exhausted!
Of course the bride and groom knew nothing of the stresses of the morning!  I returned to the Golf & Country Club following the ceremony and not only did the room look gorgeous, but the lights were on and most importantly so was the air conditioning. 
The day was fillied with smiles, laughs and some tears but everything in the end was pulled together. 
Congratulations again Monique & Paul !!!

Vendors Used for the day (Woodstock & surrounding area)

Wedding Planner - Mosaic Event Planning - Shalyn
Ceremony - Holy Trinity Catholic Church
Reception - Oxford Golf & Country Club (Craigowan) - Adam & Alicia
Photography - Novella Photography -Kate
Flowers - Floral Buds & Decor - Erik
Cake - Deelights Bakery - Dee
DJ - Sensational Sounds - Andre

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