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SARAH'S DESTINATION WEDDING DO'S & DON'TS Aubrey Arnason and Sarah Groundwater Law host the Leo Award-winning TV series The Wedding Belles on Shaw TV. SPECIAL THANKS Location: Cecil Green Park House ■ DO Create a welcome package for all your guests. Not only will it be a pleasant Design & Décor: Trousso Thé surprise on arrival, but it will also provide them with all the information they need to enjoy the area and your wedding. I recommend a hand-written welcome note, brochures highlighting things to do in the surrounding area, a wedding-week timetable and a gift that reflects the location. ■ Flowers: The Art of Flowers DON'T Expect all your nearest and dearest to spend their well-earned Dresses: (Bavaria) Aubrey in Bisou Bridal, Sarah in Happy Yellow Dress, Flower girls in Frocks Modern Bridesmaids; (Provence) Sarah in Isabelle's Bridal, Aubrey in Frocks Modern Bridesmaids, flower girls in Olivia Valentina; (St. Lucia) Sarah in Something Blue, Aubrey in Frocks Modern Bridesmaids money on your chosen holiday. Let's face it: You may think your choice is the best place in the world, but not everyone is on the same page. When you choose a destination wedding, you have to be okay with the number of no's you will get. ■ ■ 92 DO Set up a meet-and-greet party for guests upon arrival. This gives you a chance not only to welcome everyone, but also to test out your hosting abilities for your wedding day. DON'T Wear yourself out all week catering to everyone's needs. Make sure to take time for yourself in your dream destination to relax and rejuvenate before the big walk. Rentals: Upright Decor & Pedersen's Event Rentals Cupcakes & Cake: Buttercream Couture Catering: Emelle's Catering Ltd. Makeup & Hair: Nadia Albano Hair Pieces: Flower girls in Adorn Atelier, Sarah & Aubrey in Caroline Calvert Jewellery: Elsa Corsi Macarons: Soirette R E A L WEDDINGS p86-93_Home and Away.indd 92 4/24/12 3:43:01 PM