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Alexandra & Craig

PONDEROSA POINT
Ashley + Jonathan

PAINTED ROCK ESTATE WINERY
Brieanne & Jace

PAINTED ROCK ESTATE WINERY
Goyla & Nathan

PAINTED ROCK ESTATE WINERY
Jessica & Jeff

LINDEN GARDENS
Lauren & Nick

MACKIE HOUSE
Lauren & Orin

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Thinking about writing and selling a digital PDF o

Thinking about writing and selling a digital PDF on planning outdoor weddings for the many of you that will be planning your own intimate celebrations.

There are So many factors to consider. I’ve spent the last 10 years specializing in outdoor weddings with over 150 under my belt. Did you know I fear wind 10x more than rain? Did you know I only book a ceremony tent if I see rain in the forecast for 3 consecutive days? Did you know to chuck your flats of bottled water in the freezer the night before vs trying to buy enough ice to chill it all down on a July day? Or stuff an ice pack in the back of a grooms men’s waist belt to keep them from overheating during the ceremony?

Let me know with a 👋🏼 if that’s something you’d be interested in.

This wedding called for rain. For specializing in

This wedding called for rain. For specializing in outdoor weddings, I don’t actually see rain that often but enough that I don’t jump when a bad weather forecast rolls in for the week.

We turned the covered dance floor into the cocktail hour space, hung the seating chart on the wall where wind and rain wouldn’t ruin it instead of hanging it from the tent entrance, and moved the dance inside to the tasting room where it felt more like a night club. We joked that at Painted Rock that indoor dance floor bar area is now called “The Rock”.

Risk management is one of the key parts of a planners job. But that level is heightened with outdoor weddings. And even more so now planning in a pandemic. I could write a book about all the problems I’ve seen from bed bugs in the getting ready room, a bridal party with lice, torrential downpours, last minute wedding cancellations. Rain is okay. 👌🏻

Mixed pattern bridesmaid inspiration with these go

Mixed pattern bridesmaid inspiration with these gorgeous @showmeyourmumu dresses. We wanted timeless and feminine (hello, my favorite words!!). I loved how subtle and unique the floral print was.

—> brides for small weddings take note. This could also serve as inspiration for what your siblings or moms could wear in tones/style for the wedding so family photos have a beautiful cohesive look too.

Fall wedding inspiration using merlot tones for th

Fall wedding inspiration using merlot tones for this vineyard wedding. Swipe to see some of their details!

Feeling all the Fall vibes with this earthy elegan

Feeling all the Fall vibes with this earthy elegant tablescape.

I’ve never actually gotten to use taper candles at a wedding before because almost every single wedding of mine is outdoors and the wind can’t handle it! The other issue with outdoor weddings is they can warm up the candles too quickly and they melt faster (whether that’s a pillar or votive too!). Keep candles out of the sun as long as possible during setup... that goes for glassware too. The glasses get So hot! I always move the racks under the tent or in the shade or you can barely grab them to set the table. (Plus makes for warm drinks 🥴).

It’s Thanksgiving weekend! We don’t have a fa

It’s Thanksgiving weekend!

We don’t have a fancy dinner or gatherings planned this year to keep it safe (and because we don’t have family here) but hopefully we’ll get a chance to have wine just Royce and I while packing for our huge road trip to Saskatchewan with the kids on Sunday. Our first ever that far with them. I grew up in Saskatchewan and my parents and oldest sister (+ her family) are still there. I haven’t seen my sister in almost a year due to COVID and I cannot wait!

Tips for surviving the Calgary to Saskatoon trek anyone? That stretch is always painful. Our kids are really good travelers but they’re nearly 5 and 2 1/2 and even I get bored. Any movies your kids are loving lately?

Mandi & Cody’s @cedarcreekwine ceremony with @cl

Mandi & Cody’s @cedarcreekwine ceremony with @classiccreationsfd.

It’s planning season! Have you started thinking

It’s planning season! Have you started thinking about save the dates and invites quite yet?

This year feels odd with planning- so many factors to consider. Not only are we watching restrictions, there’s also the perception of safety, actual safety, and if your guests will even feel comfortable getting on a plane/staying in a hotel, or gathering with many guests that they don’t know.

My advice:

1. Plan small. Hope for the best, but plan an amazing intimate wedding you’ll never be disappointed with. If restrictions lift... bonus! If not, that’s okay too.

2. Don’t take any guests’ decision personally.

3. Focus. Put your focus where it counts. Getting married. Gathering your “must-have” people. Putting thought into the details that resonate most with you.

💕