We've Moved the Blog!

Just a quick note that the Nuance Occasions blog has been moved to:
www.nuanceoccasions.com/blog

Please change your bookmarks, as we will no longer be updating this blog.

Looking forward to having you join us at our new location!

Jolyn
Lead Wedding Coordinator
Nuance Occasions
www.nuanceoccasions.com

New Forum: Edmonton Wedding Guide

A new forum designed specifically for wedding couples in the Edmonton area has just been started! Come and join in the fun!!

Check out the Edmonton Wedding Guide forums at: http://edmontonweddingguide.com/yabb/YaBB.pl

Nuance Occasions is pleased to be given the opportunity to be the expert wedding planner featured on the forums, and we've been brought onto the administrative team. Our creative team is so excited about this new opportunity! We are looking forward to sharing your wedding ideas, giving you helpful advice, and watching this forum grow.

We'll be posting about a special contest soon - that will only be announced on the wedding forums - so keep a close watch and get posting!!

So if you have wedding ideas to share, great venue finds, or have some wedding stuff to sell in the classifieds, get onto the forum and start posting! See you on the forum!

Jolyn Saramaga, WPICC
Certified Wedding Coordinator
www.nuanceoccasions.com

Have a need for wedding chat??

Sometimes, just sometimes, family and friends get tired of hearing about your wedding plans. As a wedding coordinator - needless to say, I never get tired of hearing all the wonderful ideas and thoughts that run through one's mind...but if you find that your family and friends just can't take anymore, or you want to listen to other brides share their joy of their wedding plans...then here are some great resources for you.

The following wedding websites offer chat forums for Canadian brides, and many have a local prairies section for you to share local resources and ideas. So snoop around, and see what you can find for inspiration, for sharing and for friendship!

Canadian Bride Talk Boards: http://forums.canadianbride.com/

Weddingbells Magazine Forum: http://boards.weddingbells.ca/ubbthreads.php

FrugalBrides.com Babbling Brides Bulletin Board: http://www.frugalbride.com/babblingbrides.html

The Knot : Canadian Boards: http://talk.theknot.com/boards/main_frame.aspx?page=ShowForum.aspx?ForumID=46

So don't hesitate to check out these forums, and start sharing ideas and inspiration with other brides across the country...you'll love the resources you'll find on these forums. Happy Chatting!

Budget Tip: Late Lunch

Late Lunch is often served in the late evening hours, often between 10:30pm-11:00pm depending how early dinner was served.

One way to help control your budget, is to speak to your caterer about your late lunch costs. When negotiating your catering contract, ask about the possibility of having your late lunch costs applied to only70-75% of your guaranteed guests.

Realistically, by the time the late lunch is served, some guests will have left, and not all guests are going to eat late lunch. Having the late lunch fee reduced, can save a couple hundred dollars depending on your caterer, fees and guest list size.

So speak with your caterer, and explore the options of reducing some of your late lunch fees - it never hurts to ask, the worst they can say is 'no'.

We're Hiring!!

Nuance Occasions expanding our team to serve you better!

If you are passionate about weddings, and love all the details that go into a wedding, we'd love to have you be a part of our dynamic team!

Available positions and application details can be found on our website at: www.nuanceoccasions.com/employment.html

Good luck to all applicants - we will be accepting resumes until May 15, 2007!