I am sure couples notice a difference in pricing from vendor to vendor. The main difference at the end of the day (usually)? Experience. Experience is so huge in this industry. This is not to say do not work with a new vendor – after all we all started somewhere and I wouldn’t be where I am now if my early couples did not take the chance on me (endless thank yous x). At the end of the day everyones budget is different and you have to work within that and I totally get it! Like many other industries you will “get what you pay for”. Lets look at a few different vendors and why experience is im ..read more

We have all heard of the classic wedding entertainment like DJs, bands, lawn games, and photo booths however there are so many wonderful and fun ways to get unique with your wedding entertainment that are often not explored. While all the above are wonderful and great, they are becoming more the blueprint of weddings than a fun added addition. It is always fun showing up to a wedding and having something unexpected entertain or surprise you. Bringing in entertainment is a perfect way to enhance your guests experience and provide a really lovely experience for not only you but for your entire ..read more

Reusing florals. Is it ok? Where do you do it? What pieces do you reuse? Will guests see if? Is it tacky? I have heard endless questions and comments on reusing florals so let’s dig in. Let’s start with the first question. Is it ok to reuse flowers? Quick answer: yes of course! Chances are you’re paying good money for a qualified florist and you want to get your use out of them! It is totally OK butttttttt there is some etiquette to it and proper ways to go about this which I promise I will get into it later on in this blog post! Another common question: Where do you reuse them? Reusing flor ..read more

I am a firm believer that educating people on this industry is important and also helps individuals see why certain things cost so much. So often planners, photographers, rental companies, florists, stationers, and more hear “weddings are so expensive” or “you cost too much!”. To that I say: absolutely they are expensive! A wedding is also a luxury experience. Not many people can afford to spend $50-$200k+ on one day. All you really need to get married is a marriage certificate and someone to marry you. I hear all the time how expensive wedding planners can be and I am here to break down the ..read more

There are a variety of destination weddings – beachy vibes, European destinations, luxury camp-outs – the list goes on. When we think of beach or warm weather destination weddings Tulum is one of the top spots that comes to mind in North America. With the combination of jungles, beaches, luxury villas, and amazing food Tulum is a hot-spot for weddings. Luckily for you we have narrowed down a list of some amazing spots. ARCADIA EVENTS Nestled in the forest in Tulum this magical space features beautiful stone textures that standout beautifully against the greenery backdrop cascading around the ..read more

Budgets – they evolve. They’re confusing. We know! Wedding budgets are never a one size fits all and they’re always evolving. Wedding budgets are something that I’ve noticed most couples are confused about or unsure of and I get it! Wedding budgets are hard to predict and if you aren’t in the industry it’s tough to know what to expect in pricing. I’ll start this blog by stating that wedding budgets are not the same as they were three years ago or even a year ago. Inflation is always changing thus small business pricing is too. This means asking your friend who got married three years ago wha ..read more

Reusing florals. Is it ok? Where do you do it? What pieces do you reuse? Will guests see if? Is it tacky? I have heard endless questions and comments on reusing florals so let’s dig in. Let’s start with the first question. Is it ok to reuse flowers? Yes of course! Chances are you’re paying good money for a qualified florist and you want to get use out of them! It is totally OK buttttt there is some etiquette to it which we will get into in this post. Next up: Where do you reuse them? Reusing florals IS ok but be careful where you are choosing to reuse the florals. Putting reconfigured floral ..read more

The In and Out list! These have been all over socials in so many different ways and categories sooo why not do a wedding one for 2023 I also am having bad flashbacks to The Clique books from when I was in like middle school and Massie wrote in and out lists for her diary (just me???)! To start off: these are just my opinions and for fun! At the end of the day your wedding is just that – your wedding – so do what you want! IN Welcome parties: We LOVE a welcome party! Actually we love a weekend wedding. Plus as a bride or groom you get more time with your loved ones! If you have a lot of out o ..read more

Micro weddings have recently become a super popular option for brides and grooms since the pandemic has been bringing in restrictions and reducing the amount of people who can father in one spot. I looooove a micro wedding or even just a smaller wedding! Micro weddings typically have 50 people or less in attendance and usually include all the fun things that a huge wedding would have such as dancing, dinner, and speeches. A micro wedding is a more personal way to celebrate your day with your loved ones! SMALLER GUEST LIST A smaller guest list is a bonus for a number of reasons! It cuts costs ..read more

YOU ARE ENGAGED! Yay!!!! One of the first things you should start is thinking about your wedding dress (or suit!;) lets get creative). You will also prob get a million and one questions about your dress from curious friends and family. I have put together some useful tips/information for you when first starting your dress shopping experience! COLOURS Before you get into dress shopping you should know what colour you are looking for! Are you going for pure stark white? off-white? ivory? nude? cream? champagne? or even a black or rose gown?! The options a truly endless and you should for sure ..read more