You’ve just gotten engaged and you’re already dreaming about the perfect wedding. The first thing on your to-do list after choosing a wedding date should be to find the venue that suits you best. Venues can vary widely, from outdoor tent weddings, ballrooms, golf courses, event centres, barns, hotels, and the list goes on.

Over the past 30 years, weddings have become big business, and in the southeast this is no exception. Gone are the days of traditional church weddings with a “reception to follow in the lower auditorium.” Bridal couples and their dream events have evolved to include a huge variety of possibilities, from backyard tent weddings to ballrooms to decked-out barns. For many couples, there is a growing trend to get outside the city limits for their special day, retreating to idyllic rural settings with trees and room to move. Others, still looking for glamour and a carefree event, can find those options here too.

Unlike the other aspects of your wedding, photography is the one thing you can’t hear, smell, taste, or see on the day of your big event—but it’s one of the only things that remains afterwards. Allowing someone else to have complete control over the quality and quantity of photos taken requires trust and confidence. The stress of choosing the right person can be eased with a few helpful tips.

Bothwell Cheese was awarded top marks for their Monterey Jack and Mild Cheddar cheese offerings at last year’s British Empire Cheese Show in Belleville, Ontario. They also took second place honours for their Muenster, and third place for their Parmesan. 

The Niverville Chamber of Commerce held their Jingle and Mingle mixer on December 8 at John Henry’s. 

The Niverville Heritage Centre’s board of directors has established an independent nomination committee to lead the search for candidates to fill a number of board vacancies.