Are you prepared to take the next significant step with your partner? Planning a marriage proposal is a thrilling and memorable moment, and selecting the right words can make all the difference. If you want to make your proposal extra special, here’s a guide to help you express your love and commitment: Express Your Feelings: Begin by expressing your love and appreciation for your partner. Share what sets your relationship apart and why they mean the world to you. Share Your Journey: Reflect on your journey together as partners. Mention the memorable moments you’ve experienced and how they ..read more

Proposing marriage can be one of the most nerve-wracking experiences of your life. The pressure to make it perfect can be overwhelming, but with a little help from the experts, you can ensure that everything goes smoothly. In this article, we’ll provide you with 10 proposal planning mistakes to avoid and show you how our team can help you get it right. Tip #1: Choosing the wrong location Location is everything when it comes to proposing. Avoid choosing a location that is too busy or too generic. Instead, opt for a place that is personal and meaningful to you and your significant other. Tip #2 ..read more

Proposing marriage can be one of the most nerve-wracking experiences of your life. The pressure to make it perfect can be overwhelming, but there are ways to combat pre-proposal nerves and stay cool under pressure. In this article, we’ll provide you with five confidence-building tips to help you project the ease and confidence of a heavyweight champion. Tip #1: Knock out nerves: Believe in your proposal power! Visualize the proposal happening exactly as you hope it will. Make the best-case scenario happen in your mind. This New Age-y visualization method works for famous people like Michael J ..read more

We are thrilled to be included in CBC Ottawa’s article titled “Meet the couples saying ‘I do’ to microweddings” published on August 13, 2020! The article focuses on local couples who tied the knot during Covid-19 and the creative ways they made their day unique and special. Making Plan B Plan A — pop-up weddings Pop-Up Wedding Ottawa founder Denisa Horak says small-scale weddings aren’t just a 2020 trend — they’re here to stay. “Not everyone can invest $40,000 into a wedding. Couples are looking for alternatives that are intimate, unique and also budget-friendly,” said Horak. She said a 90-m ..read more

Credit: John Howard, Next Big Idea Club | John Howard is a therapist and relationship expert. He is the CEO of Ready Set Love video programs for couples, and Presence Therapy, a wellness center focusing on mental health in Austin, Texas. His mission is to bring the science of healthy relationships to people everywhere. Below, John shares 5 key insights from his new book, More Than Words: The Science of Deepening Love and Connection in Any Relationship. 1. Connection matters more than communication. We’ve been taught that communication is the key to a great relationship, but that’s because com ..read more

Credit: Lesley Chen | Amazon is already your go-to for almost everything you need or want at home, from a new TV to spare batteries to groceries you forgot to pick up for that dinner you’re hosting later tonight. So it only makes sense to set up your wedding registry there, too. After all, you probably already have a wish list going, it’s easy for your guests to shop there, and your gifts will arrive faster than you can pick a honeymoon destination. Here’s everything you need to know about setting up an Amazon wedding registry and some inspiration for gift ideas. How to set up an Amazon weddi ..read more

Credit: Buzzfeed | TikTok’s “Wedding Dress Challenge’ is the wholesome fun we need right now as former brides wear their old wedding dresses to surprise their partners. Some are doing it with the intention to record their spouse’s surprised and heartwarming reactions while others are taking on the challenge to see if they still fit in their wedding dresses. The videos are usually set to Bruno Mars’ hit song “Marry You.” While the trend started earlier in 2020, it gained more traction as quarantine went on. In search for a cure to boredom, it seems that plenty of brides took to their closets to ..read more

Credit: Guardian UK | When Game of Thrones actress Sophie Turner married musician Joe Jonas in Las Vegas last week, she wore a pair of white, wide-leg trousers – and she’s not the first to ditch a traditional wedding dress for trousers or a jumpsuit. Last week, British Vogue’s “ultimate modern bridal edit” featured three trouser options. And a report issued by fashion search engine Lyst earlier this spring said that online searches for white suits had increased by 43% over the previous three months. On the high street, the latest wedding collection from Whistles features a wedding trouser suit ..read more

More couples are opting for an intimate wedding with 50 or fewer guests so they can have the wedding of their dreams on their own terms. Micro weddings are more personal, less stressful, and easier on your budget. Upsides to a micro wedding: Micro weddings are intimate and authentic to the couple. You get to invite who you want and have your wedding. And your chosen guests get to enjoy your company! I once went to a 200+ wedding of a work friend, drove over 30 minutes to the reception, and then realized after spending an hour there that I wouldn’t get to greet either him or his new wife. My da ..read more

Credit: Bridal Guide | More and more couples are striving to make their weddings as unique as possible. Every bride-to-be wants their wedding to be the ultimate wedding. From your color palette to your attire, there are countless ways to personalize your wedding. Some crafty brides make their own wedding gown or headpiece so that their look is one-of-a-kind. Others choose elaborate themes, like medieval, to set their wedding apart. But our favorite way to personalize your wedding is with photography. If you’re like most couples, you’ll have dozens and dozens of pictures from over the years tog ..read more