Immediately after the question has been popped and you’ve uttered yes (hopefully enthusiastically!), you will begin hearing the same question: “When’s the wedding?”. You can fend off this question for awhile with answers like: “For now we are just enjoying being engaged and haven’t made any big decisions yet” “We haven’t picked a specific date, but it will be next…
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Where to Start? Hello! My name is Kelli, and both planning and weddings happen to be two of my favourite things. I am currently planning my Okanagan wedding, and will be providing tips and insights I learn along the way. First off, congratulations on your engagement! Planning a wedding can be simultaneously stressful and exciting. Luckily there are endless tools available to help you…
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Are you thinking of proposing or know someone who is? A marriage proposal is a special moment in your life, and one that (hopefully!) you look back on fondly and with no regrets. Life happens and things may not go exactly as planned – you may get interrupted by a phone call, the fireworks you planned never appear, or you…
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Music is a major part of any wedding, as we all know, it isn’t much of a party without music and choosing the song you want for your first dance can be a long and hard decision. DJ’s can help relieve some stress in the planning process by creating a playlist with many songs for your special evening, but the…
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We hear the same regrets from couples after their wedding day is over. Here are the top items we hear brides and grooms say they wish they had done on for their wedding ceremony and reception. 1. “We didn’t hire a wedding planner to be there on the day” – this is one that we recommend to our couples…
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Everyone loves a catchy title, so I hope you appreciated this title alliteration. Speaking of catchy names, some of the caterers in the Okanagan have fantastic company names. The Foodlums and El Taquero both boast catchy names, and more importantly, offer exceptional catering for your wedding! We decided to book the Foodlums after hearing overwhelmingly positive reviews on their food and their service. Regardless of whether…
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Involving Family in Your Wedding Experience Getting married is truly a larger experience than that one magical day. Unless you choose to elope (and maybe even then as well), it is important to include your family and close friends in as much of the experience as possible. Here are some ways to involve them: 1. Ask for their advice and input…
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