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TUESDAY, February 1, 2011 4 Pages GIFT GIVING Consider making a charitable donation on behalf of the couple PAGE 2 HAVE AN ECO-WEDDING Tips on how to make the planet a priority on your big day PAGE 3 BRIDES 2011 Special pullout section ClubLink catering team takes extra steps to ensure a perfect day From sassy soirées to offbeat affairs, ClubLink has hosted all kinds of weddings. Boasting unique and elegant clubhouses, incomparable views, and experienced and accommodating staff, ClubLink ensures dream weddings are achievable. "Our team of catering sales managers makes certain a couple's wedding is as individual as the couple itself," says Tanya Grove, Catering and Sales Manager at Glencairn Golf Club. The ClubLink catering team-- which has planned more than 400 weddings-- goes above and beyond to ensure the tiniest details are taken care of so the couple and their guests can enjoy their day without having to worry about anything. This extra service may involve ensuring Grandma is comfortable, the torn bridesmaid dress gets a quick pinning and children have a video to watch. At other times, this may involve creating a special menu to reflect couples' ethnic backgrounds. To this end, ClubLink has partnered with the top Indian and Chinese caterers to ensure authenticity. No two weddings are the same. So ensuring a couple gets what they want is essential. "Through ongoing discussions, we Glencairn Golf Course catering sales manager Tanya Grove puts the final touches on endeavor to understand the vision the one of their displays in preparation of the upcoming bridal show. Photo by Ted Brown bride and groom have for themselves, their day and their guests," says Grove. "Rather than concerning ourselves with trends, we create a day that best reflects the bride and groom." This day might include a martini or ice cream sundae bar or a late night nacho table or crèperie. Other couples might want to have their pictures taken on the fourth green, so clubs provide golf carts and a cooler full of drinks and hors d'oeuvres to enjoy while pictures are taken. "We are able to radio back to the clubhouse as needed," says Grove. "On one occasion, a sun shower had a wedding party pinned down under a grove of trees. A number of staff drove their cars out along the cart path to rescue the group just in time." Couples will choose to host their wedding receptions at ClubLink properties because they know the venues are hard to beat when it comes to impeccable service, delectable menus and panoramic views. Plus, they get the private club experience, without the cost of a private club membership. From the moment a couple decides to have their wedding at a ClubLink property, their catering manager meets all their needs. "I tell my brides that hosting their wedding at our club is like owning an estate for the day," says Magliocchi. See CLUBLINK, pg. 2 Make your wedding a Beautiful Day! "We were delighted with the flower arrangements and service we received from Fendley's. Your friendliness made me feel welcome plus the flowers were gorgeous" Visit us for your FREE one-on-one consult. www.fendleyflowers.com 905-877-6901 211 Guelph Street · Georgetown ON (beside Little Caesar's Pizza & Halton Police Station)