Show Your Team (and Wedding!) Spirit

In the midst of Stanley Cup Fever, it's clear just who is a die hard Canadiens fan and who lives and breathes for the Ottawa Senators or Vancouver Canucks.  Some of you may be hockey widows until the Stanley Cup is won or maybe you're cheering alongside (or even against!) your groom-to-be's team.

Incorporating your love for the game into some of your wedding festivities can be a fun way to personalize your day and add a sense of humour.  One of my grooms-to-be is a Canadiens fan and every family member, friend and coworker knows just how passionate he is about his Montreal team.  His wife is a fan too and really supports his love of the game.  As we're planning their vow renewal for next June we've already thrown around the idea of Canadiens colours for their wedding - understated and elegant in white and either royal blue or red, except for a few fun little things thrown in.

Here's a fancy little garter you can wear as a surprise and a shout-out to your new husband's favourite team

http://www.letsdancegarters.com/

Or if you're a Toronto fan, Magic Mud created this topper for a client.  You can also personalize it to any team or sport you choose...

http://www.magicmud.com/

So, whether you and/or your bethrothed are hockey nuts, follow baseball or the Winnipeg Blue Bombers, why not consider showing your team pride a time or two during your wedding day.  A sports announcer-type intro into your reception, with the old Hockey Night in Canada theme, is another fun way to make your entrance and pay homage to Canada's favourite pasttime!