Montreal St. Patrick's Day Parade 2018

One of the city's most anticipated spring events, the 195th Montreal St. Patrick's Day Parade is scheduled to begin at 12:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 18, 2018.

http://unitedirishsocieties.ca/

8 Tips for Planning a Bridal Shower

Hosting a bridal shower is such an honor to do for the bride to be. Though it can be very stressful to coordinate between what the bride wants and what the bridal party may suggest, there are simple steps you can take to make it the best shower ever!

Use the wedding colors.

Make it a potluck.

Have fun games prepared.

Light bites and cocktails go a long way.

Shower your guests with cute favors (that they can actually use!).

Splurge on florals.

Pass out dessert when presents are being opened.

Have a cocktail bar!

How to Emcee a Wedding: 7 Expert tips from Omega Design Events

Let’s face it, wedding master of ceremony is a tough job. It’s not enough that you have to perform in front of a large crowd and try to entertain them, but you’re doing it in front of family and friends and have to cater to a huge variety of tastes. It’s no wonder that so many MCs get freaked out when asked to take on the challenge. It may seem like you are bestowing a great opportunity on your emcee, but make sure they are fully equipped to do the job.

Tip #1 – Organize and coach the speakers

Tip #2 – Time your breaks accordingly

Tip #3 – Stay connected with both sides of the family

Tip #4 – Communicate the agenda and logistics to the crowd

Tip #5 – Play to Your strengths and don’t force the funny

Tip #6 – Avoid open mic

Tip #7 – Always end with Father of the bride speeches

Matching Music Genres to Your Wedding Theme

Our wedding DJs understand how important it is to match the right music to the theme of your wedding. Your wedding celebration needs to be memorable with upbeat music that fits well with the theme otherwise, the theme and music will not complement each other.

Ballroom Music

This music genre works well with fairy tale weddings.

Swing Music

This genre is well suited for weddings with a retro, vintage 1930s to 1940s theme.

Country Music

For country themed weddings, country music is a great pairing.

Irish Music

If you are planning on a Celtic theme for your wedding, you will want to include some Irish music at your reception.

Bollywood Music

For Hindi and Indian inspired themes, Bollywood music is a perfect fit for part of your reception’s entertainment.

10 of the Best Tips for Planning the Ultimate Intimate Wedding

One of the best ways to ensure that your wedding feels more like a celebration than a production is to keep it small. An intimate wedding with a tight-knit group of friends and family allows brides and grooms to truly enjoy their wedding weekend without the stress that comes with entertaining hundreds of guests.

1. Make it a Destination Wedding

2. Choose an Intimate Venue

3. Create Cozy Seating Arrangements

4. Limit the Guest List

5. Keep Your Bridal Party Small

6. Pay Attention to the Details

7. Spoil Your Guests

8. Splurge on the “Extras”

9. Serve Top Notch Food and Drinks

10. Share the Spotlight

"By the time I was 10 years old my bedroom looked like a nightclub.

"By the time I was 10 years old my bedroom looked like a nightclub. There were strobes, multi-coloured flashing lights, a disco ball, a DJ booth and a dancefloor...I switched on my disco ball every night. I only dreamt of one thing: Making people dance.”

7 Tips for Including Your Dog in Your Wedding

You’re about to share your life with another person “as long as you both shall live” and yet, as a dog lover, you’re already in a lifelong relationship! It’s only natural you’d want your dearly beloved dog to be a witness – or participant – in your big wedding day.

1. Have Realistic Expectations of Your Dog’s Behavior

2. Include Your Dog in Your Photos

3. Ensure Guests Are Comfortable Around Dogs

4. Is Your Venue Pet Friendly?

5. Hire a Wedding Day Sitter/Handler For Your Dog’s Comfort

6. Play to Your Dog’s Strengths

7. Embrace the Chaos