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Gotstyle and A Night of Romance

Gotstyle, a leading menswear store offering the latest in designer clothing and suits, and A Night of Romance have partnered together to help grooms from the inside and out: Gotstyle will have the groom looking great with the perfect wedding suit and A Night of Romance will have the groom feeling great when his bride gushes over the wedding gift he surprised her with.

Why rent your suit for your wedding when you can buy it and wear it again for other events? Gotstyle carries classic, designer and made to measure suits for the groom so he can look almost as good as the bride. A Night of Romance clients will receive a complimentary tie or cuff links when they purchase their wedding suit from Gotstyle. Please visit Gotstyle's website at www.gsmen.com for more information on their wedding suits.

Monika

A Night of Romance

http://www.anightofromance.ca/

Calling all grooms: What have you done for the wedding lately?

So, grooms, the big day is coming up and let’s be honest, like most grooms, you probably haven’t had much involvement in the planning of your wedding. It’s not that you didn’t want to be more involved but, let’s face it, the bride is the CEO of this operation and you’re like the assistant. And, as an assistant, she asks your opinion. And the conversation probably sounds something like this – “which colour of the font do you like for the invitations? Black? Oh, I like the burgundy, why do you like the black? The burgundy looks better with the colour of the paper. Let’s go with the burgundy” - but, at the end of the day, she is calling the shots. And, being the wonderful groom that you are, you’re probably okay with it b/c, really, who wants all that wedding stress of planning if you can avoid it! So your bride is planning the wedding she’s always dreamt of as a little girl and you’re on the sidelines cheering and supporting her on. And, you should definitely get credit for that because she needs a shoulder to cry on when her parents don’t understand why she won’t let them invite the long lost relative she’s never met, when her Maid of Honour has gone MIA, or when the tailor screws up the alterations of her wedding dress. But wouldn’t it be nice to show her on the day of the wedding that you appreciate all that she’s done to make the most important day of your lives perfect and all the stress has not gone unnoticed. That you have also put thought and effort into making this day special. And, to top it off, she doesn’t even expect it because it is a surprise – how memorable would that be? Imagine as you carry her over the threshold of the honeymoon suite or bedroom she enters a room that is like a romantic fantasy and different than any other night the both of you have experienced. The best part about it, all you have to do is email or call us. It’s that easy so you don’t have to take on any stress. You are her Prince Charming so why not do a romantic gesture that fits the part? You look great, she feels great and there was no stress involved – now how perfect is that :).

Monika
A Night of Romance

http://www.anightofromance.ca/

Top Hotel Picks 2010

As the wedding season begins, I feel it’s the perfect time to talk about hotels. Working with different hotels across the GTA has given us the opportunity to get the inside scoop on hotels, from room decor and service to the restaurants and staff. We can tell you which hotels are the most romantic and chic, and which might be your perfect pick for A Night of Romance. And since there’s a plethora of amazing hotels in the GTA, from traditional elegance to modern chic, we thought the best way to bring this information to you is in a hotel series for our Top Hotel Picks for 2010. Enjoy!

Top Hotel Pick: The Hazelton

The Hazelton Hotel, Yorkville, Toronto

Gorgeous! Even that doesn’t sum up the luxurious look of this hotel. One of the top picks of celebrities for the Toronto Film Festival, and boasting celebrity guests such as George Clooney and John Mayer, this hotel lives up to the hype of being the only five star hotel in Toronto. From the moment you walk onto the red carpet as you enter the hotel’s entrance on Yorkville Avenue, in one of the most popular shopping areas of Toronto, you’re welcomed with a very courteous and well-dressed (and not to mention good-looking) staff. The black marble lobby, complimentary services, and front desk all work to make you feel special. Rare is the moment that you have to wait, whether checking in, or ordering room service; the hotel management, staff and concierge do their utmost to serve you.

The suites are modern and contemporary, but comfortable, giving you the feel of an upscale lounge. The rooms are adorned with tasteful wall to wall carpeting, sliding doors, flat screen TVs, and a huge black marble bathroom equipped with all the modern amenities, including a heated floor. The rooms are all about privacy, and if locking your door is not enough, each room is equipped with a sensor to alert you when someone is approaching your door. Recess lighting and night control can set the mood for romance, or a little sleepy eye.

The chic look of the hotel continues into the restaurant, One, run by celebrity chef Mark McEwen. Adorned in much of the same black marble and ambient lighting, the restaurant showcases a fabulous menu. My husband and I recently celebrated our anniversary at this restaurant, and let me say, even their Ultimate Street Burger is nothing like what you would find on the street. The food was delicious, and along with the great service, this restaurant will remain one of my top pick romantic restaurants for Toronto.

One Restaurant inside the Hazelton

If you’re looking for modern and contemporary elegance, and you don’t mind being pampered like an A-lister, this is the perfect hotel for you.

Nirmala

www.anightofromance.ca

Valentine's Day Advice for the Romantically Challenged Man

This is our first official Press Release we wrote so we decided to share it on our blog as well

A Night of Romance knows a lot about romance. In business since 2008, and focusing on creating the ultimate romantic experience for the couple for Valentine’s Day, proposals, anniversaries, or the wedding night, Monika and Nirmala have a lot to share when it comes to what makes a perfect romantic evening.

“We have the unique experience of working with couples, and particularly men, who are looking for advice on creating the perfect romantic oasis. Men are often uncomfortable when it comes to planning and carrying out romantic plans. That’s where we come in to help him make their romantic fantasy a reality. However, there are a few things that a guy must do to make the perfect Valentine’s Day.”

Here are their tips for Valentine’s Day 2010:

1) Words Will Conquer All – A simple “I love you” and a romantic kiss can set the tone for the rest of the evening. Keep the conversation flowing; listening intently will make her feel that you’re focusing on her.

2) Be In Tune With Her – Reflect on what she enjoys and incorporate that into your plans. Make your plans personalized and original.

3) Go Beyond the Cliché – A Bouquet of roses and box of chocolates are nice, but predictable year after year. Add an element of surprise to your plans.

4) Plan, Plan, Plan – A woman wants to feel like she’s being taken care of, and the best way to do that is to plan your evening. Whether you’re planning it on your own or working with romance experts such as A Night of Romance she will appreciate the effort and pre-thought to plan, because it says, “I care for you”.

5) Make it an Experience – Focus on creating a memory, something she will remember forever.

For more information on A Night of Romance visit www.anightofromance.ca.

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About A Night of Romance

A Night of Romance specializes in creating a romantic ambiance for the couple for their special night. Based in Toronto, the company transforms an ordinary bedroom or hotel suite into a personalized romantic oasis for the couple, catering to all five senses from desserts and champagne, to romantic music and decor. Please visit www.anightofromance.ca for more information.

Three Days of Crème de la Crème at The Wedding Show at the Carlu

Monika and I wrapped up The Wedding Show at the Carlu this past weekend. After three days of mingling with clients and vendors at the show, I had to take some time yesterday to recover before I could get myself to reflect on the show and write this entry! Despite our aching feet, Monika and I had a fantastic time, everything from talking with clients about our unique and personalized service and booth design, to hanging out with other vendors at the show, and not to mention tasting all the delicioustreats! The boutique style wedding show featuring 115 of the crème de la crème of wedding vendors was a pleasant change from the much larger shows. We were extremely impressed with the friendly and helpful staff organizing the show. And the displays were nothing less than spectacular. Here are some photos of our booth and some other displays:

Photo courtesy of The Wedding Co.

Photo courtesy of The Wedding Co.

Eventdecorator.com

Can't wait for the next show!

Nirmala

A Night of Romance

www.anightofromance.ca

Christine's wedding surprise to James

Christine contacted A Night of Romance because she wanted to surprise her finace, James, with a memorable and romantic wedding night. Christine and James lived together before their wedding and she wanted to experience a special night that would be as special as the wedding.

We asked Christine what she desired for the perfect night so that we could make it a reality for her and James. After our consultation via email, Christine selected the "Room for Romance" package along with the "Romantic Serenity" package as she envisioned her entire honeymoon suite elegantly decorated. We asked Christine her preference for rose petal colour (she chose red) that would adorn the bed and create a romantic walkway from door to bed and bathroom. We inquired on the genre of music she and her groom would like to listen to in their honeymoon suite and she chose soft, classical music. There wasn't a detail to be missed.

The next step after understanding the couple's needs for a romantic night is sorting out the logistics with the hotel. I visited the hotel (the beautiful Park Hyatt hotel in Yorkville (Toronto)) to speak to them to ensure everything was in place for A Night of Romance to gain access to Christine and James's honeymoon suite on their wedding. During my visit to the hotel I requested to see the exact honeymoon suite Christine booked so that I could see the layout and, therefore, plan the romantic staging in advance of the event.

The days leading up to Christine's event Nirmala and I ordered the rose petals and flowers from our supplier, picked up the bottle of drink, purchased soft, classical music CDs from Indigo Bookstore, and picked up the desserts. In addition, we brought our candles and sweet room fragrance. We were now ready to give Christine and James a memorable night.

Nirmala and I are detail-oriented and and dedicated to providing a professional service for our clients. For this reason we usually need a few hours to romantically stage a honeymoon suite. The couple were planning to arrive at the hotel by midnight so we arrived earlier in the evening to give us sufficient time to make the room perfect. As an extra for the couple, Nirmala (after seeing pics of the suite I had taken) thought a decorative bowl (that was a complementary colour to the red rose petals and colour decor of the hotel room) of floating candles and flower heads on a table would really add to the romantic feel of the room and she was right (Nirmala has a great eye for design). We created the petal pathway one rose petal at a time so it is perfectly shaped. We brought in our own music system as the quality of sound is very good. Romantic staging involves selectively placing decorations and other items to enhance the romantic ambiance of the room. For example, we decided to place the flower bouquet directly across from the bed so that the couple could admire it. Another example is we hung Christine's wedding night lingerie from the closet door, that was not visible as you entered the bed area so it would be a nice surprise for James when she slipped it on. Every small detail is appreciated by the couple.

After the wedding Christine expressed to A Night of Romance how much she loved how we romantically staged the honeymoon suite and how happy James was with the surprise she gave him. Every wedding involves some level of wedding stress and this surprise gave Christine the opportunity to show James, even through all the stress they endured, she never forgot that the wedding was a celebration of their love and he was the most important person in her life, now and forever.

Christine was so pleased with our service that a year later she contacted A Night of Romance and asked us to make her first year wedding anniversary a special occasion and, once again, to surprise James! James is one lucky man :).

Monika

A Night of Romance

www.anightofromance.ca