Love on an Island
Coco & Ash
by Chelsea Townsend
1y ago
MARIA + QUINN AUGUST 8 2022 OAHU, HAWAII   I must start by saying that getting the opportunity to plan, design, celebrate and laugh with Maria and Quinn was one of the greatest experiences in my career thus far! I was truly humbled that they chose me to be their wedding planner for their 2022 Hawaiian wedding and I am so excited to share more about their incredible day!  When I first met Maria and Quinn the notes I took about them said “incredibly lovely, funny, loves sports, close with their family, values great food, a good time and an intimate gathering.” That became the foundatio ..read more
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Why You Need To Have A Wedding Rehearsal
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by Melissa McDicken
2y ago
There’s always many questions surrounding wedding rehearsals. Are they necessary? Who needs to be there? Who runs the rehearsal? Today, I’m sharing my wedding rehearsal tips, how to’s and best practices.     The When: The perfect time to have your wedding rehearsal is the evening before your wedding. Why? This way things are fresh in your mind for the next day. I also find most couples will have a rehearsal dinner immediately after the rehearsal, which is a nice little pre-wedding festivity. Ask your venue coordinator or church coordinator if you can have access to the space fo ..read more
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Where To Buy Your Wedding Jewelry
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by Melissa McDicken
2y ago
You’ve finally found the perfect dress and now have the overwhelming task of pairing it with jewelry pieces that will truly compliment it. This is why I am showing you five of my favourite local and Canadian jewelry bridal designers. Featuring pieces that are minimal, elegant and eclectic, there is something for every bride here.  Joanna Bisley designs Joanna Bisley is an award winning Canadian Bridal Accessories and Wedding Jewelry designer based in Calgary, Alberta. Along with a small team of artisans, she creates heirloom pieces for the contemporary bride. Her pieces feature only the b ..read more
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Tablescapes That Work For Your Guests
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by Melissa McDicken
2y ago
You may be wondering about the title of this blog, “Tablescape Ideas, that work for your guests”. What does that even mean? Well, have you ever been to a wedding where the centrepiece prevented you from having a conversation with someone across the table? Have you seen floral centrepieces moved over on the table or even worse, on the floor? Couples invest a good amount of money into their wedding day florals, so seeing them moved to the floor is absolutely heartbreaking. That’s why Melissa from Melissa Dawn Event Designs is going to share her top tips for creating beautiful tablescapes that ar ..read more
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Bridal Hair + Makeup with The Pros
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by Melissa McDicken
2y ago
Wedding season is just around the corner and I know many of you are starting to book your hair and makeup trials. This is such an exciting time for you and I want you to be prepped and ready so you can get the most out of your appointment. I reached out to a couple of my favourites in the industry. Rebecca from Bare Beauty and Robin from Avenue Beauty.  Hair Tips from Rebecca: When it comes to the bridal trial the most popular question I’m asked is, “should I wash my hair or not?!” Let me tell ya, the advice that second day dirty hair is best for styling, is a myth! Shampoo and condition ..read more
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What to know before you Gown Shop!
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by Melissa McDicken
2y ago
Many couples get engaged at Christmas or Valentine’s Day, which makes April a really popular time to go dress shopping. With that in mind, I wanted to share my five favourite bridal boutiques in Calgary along with some of their top tips for gown shopping.   Blush & Raven Bridal Boutique   Blush and Raven One of my favourite’s, this boutique carries a variety of designers including Alexandra Grecco, Jenny Yoo and Ceriti. They are located in the heart of downtown Calgary, Blush & Raven redefines the method of finding the gown for the modern day bride. Offering a private s ..read more
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Venue Coordinator vs Wedding Coordinator - What's The Difference?
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by Melissa McDicken
2y ago
Picture this...you book your wedding at a venue that comes with a venue coordinator and you think “perfect, we don’t need to hire a wedding coordinator!”. Well, you may want to reconsider that thought. Keep reading to see what I mean. Venue Coordinator Role The venue coordinator is there to ensure everything runs smoothly on the venue side, which can include the kitchen staff and catering, tables placed and chairs set out. Notice how I didn’t say that the tables are set or the reception is fully decorated? That’s because most venues don’t offer that service and in fact appreciate, or in some c ..read more
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2021 Weddings and Why Covid Impacts You Differently
Coco & Ash
by Melissa McDicken
2y ago
The start of 2021 has brought anticipation, excitement and a whole new bag of questions from my clients. Bare with me, as there’s a fair bit of information to share with you. Will I have to decrease my guest list? Can I postpone for a second time? Will I be charged? Do you think my Spring/Summer/Fall wedding will happen!? These are all valid questions and I’m here to try and answer them for you and more importantly, give you some advice on how to navigate your 2021 wedding. Grab a coffee and read on.   Predictions for 2021 I wish I had a crystal ball to predict the future, but since ..read more
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Should You Do A First Look?
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by Melissa McDicken
2y ago
I’ve been asked this question by many of my clients, so I thought it would be best to write a blog about it to help my future clients and couples make the decision of whether or not they should do a first look. Not sure what I’m talking about? A first look happens when the couple sees each other for the first time on their wedding day. Traditionally, this is when the bride walks down the aisle at the ceremony. But, in recent years, this has taken place before the wedding. This intimate moment typically makes for a beautiful and emotional photo opportunity. Let’s take a look at a few reasons wh ..read more
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Apostle Boutique + Local Love
Coco & Ash
by Chelsea Townsend
2y ago
  Photo by Chelsie Graham Photography   I have been lucky enough to assist Apostle Boutique’s founder, Alayne, on a few inspirational photoshoots in the past, so when she approached me about collaborating on her Fall 2020 Shoot it was an easy ‘heck yes!’. We wanted to put a unique spin on things this time around, so not only did we work hard to showcase all of Apostle’s stunning pieces, we also chose to highlight some amazing female owned businesses right here in Calgary. In total, we had seven local businesses join our shoot and in the end we had one amazing day of connection, beau ..read more
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