Whether you enjoy the spotlight or not, it’s a guarantee that on your wedding day all eyes are on you all day, but especially during your grand entrance! Create a lasting impression on your guests with a unique and personally … Continue reading…

With Stampede just around the corner I thought I’d share a cool country-cowboy wedding idea. Check out this incredibly cute hay sofa. What a great idea for photo ops! Imagine your guests curling up on the couch with a glass of wine or cold beer to enjoy great conversation. This is sure to be a
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More and more we are starting to see couples opt for non-traditional locations and venues for their wedding ceremony. One of the most frequently asked questions we get is “What should I do as a backdrop to define the altar area”. Well here are some of my favorite options for a beautiful, easy to create
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We all hope for a smooth and crisis free wedding day; however, on the rare occasion issues do arise. If you opt to hire an onsite wedding planner they typically have their own wedding emergency kit on hand in preparation … Continue reading →

A true sense of caring is created by a combination of colors that are fragile, soft and tender. Arrangements in pastel shades and the softest yellows, peaches, warm pinks, creamy whites and subtle greens make us feel safe, snug and loved. Consider a nu…

For some, the thought of getting married without their beloved pooch is unimaginable. The inclusion of pets during the ceremony and/or wedding photos has become increasingly popular with today’s animal loving couples. Nowadays you can find adorable c…

Planning on hosting your wedding until the wee hours of the morning? If you are then you should consider planning a midnight snack for your sure to be hungry guests. When people are up late, dancing up a storm and … Continue reading →

The photos of your wedding are one of the most important and meaningful details of any wedding. Your wedding photos will provide you and your significant other with memories to last a lifetime. To avoid unnecessary stress plan to hire … Continue …

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My husband and I just got back from Mexico where I, as always, do wedding research wherever I am and I made a few great discoveries. First thing I noted was that there were 3 brides on our flight down to Cancun…3 brides on an airplane o…

Tania was a bride full of great creative ideas and this combined with a lovely soft color palette made for a striking combination. As a cost saving idea we used some artificial flowers in the bouquets, bet you can’t guess which one is not real… i…

With Stampede just around the corner I thought I’d share a cool country-cowboy wedding idea. Check out this incredibly cute hay sofa. What a great idea for photo ops! Imagine your guests curling up on the couch with a glass of wine or cold beer to enjoy great conversation. This is sure to be a
… Read more …

More and more we are starting to see couples opt for non-traditional locations and venues for their wedding ceremony. One of the most frequently asked questions we get is “What should I do as a backdrop to define the altar area”. Well here are some of my favorite options for a beautiful, easy to create
… Read more …

So you’re thinking about planning an outdoor wedding! Like most brides your number one concern is probably the weather and if you’re planning an outdoor wedding in Calgary, then yes, you have good reason to be concerned. Calgary’s unpredictable weather can change at the drop of a dime. We’ve had unusually wet spring months over
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Keep your adult guests cool and refreshed on those hot summer afternoons with these sophisticated takes on our childhood favorites. Photos clockwise from top: Fruit Popsicles in Prosecco (Photo Credit: Quentin Bacon for Southern Living) remind me of one of my childhood faves, drop-a-pop. I remember hot summer afternoons sitting in the backyard with a glass of
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Happy Friday everyone! Today I thought I’d share one of my favorite outdoor wedding seating ideas — church pews. How gorgeous do these traditional church pews look in an outdoor wedding setting? What a great way to breath fresh life into a traditional element. Rented pews can add an elegant vintage touch to your outdoor ceremony.
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Looking for a fun and tasty midnight snack for your wedding guests? How about a cookie and milk shooter bar. These tasty treats are great energy boosters to keep your guests dancing the night away. We recommend having a variety of milk flavors to suit everyones taste: Plain, strawberry and chocolate. A variety also makes
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 Backyard weddings have really grown in popularity over the last few years. Not just because of the cost savings they offer but more so for their sentimental value. More and more couples are opting for more ‘authentic’ weddings. Weddings that are true to their personalities. Many couples want their wedding in a location that has
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When considering wedding favors remember, “Edible is Best!”  People love desserts so why not give them these tasty and super adorable mini pies to take home or enjoy as a late night snack at your reception. Check out the cute pie boxes — I love it! The ”Sweetie Pies”  pie box kit can be ordered through
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Just received the April issue of Weddings In Alberta. Another stunning edition — their editorial and design team never disappoint. Stunning inspiration photos and fabulous tips and advice. LOVE the Second-Hand Stylings shoot… for the gal…s planning vintage weddings this is a must for you to check out! Another must read article — “Your Ultimate
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                          Photo credit: BM Photography, Hawaii Today I want to share with you one of my minor annoyances with traditional wedding ceremony seating; you know the centre aisle with rows of seats along each side. What frustrates me about this traditional layout is
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