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How many bridesmaids/groomsmen should you have? I

How many bridesmaids/groomsmen should you have?

In short- as many as you want! Boys, girls, doesn’t matter. Friendship isn’t a matching game- your bridal party sizes don’t need to be the same.

In long: if you have a planner or designer that is doing your setup/tear down for you, your bridal party number isn’t really there to be “helpful” as much as they’re there to be supportive.

Your bridal party are the people you spend the majority of your wedding day with. You’ll get ready together, travel to the ceremony/reception together, stand with them before you walk down the aisle, spend 1-2 hours of photo time with them, and also typically sit with them at dinner.

Choose the people you want the most time with on your wedding day. And protect your energy wisely. If you’re introverted- maybe a smaller bridal party will create more calm for you where you need it. Whoever you choose- pick the people who bring a genuine, positive, and excited energy for you that day. 💕

The getaway boat.

The getaway boat.

Flowers are one of the most elegant ways to bring

Flowers are one of the most elegant ways to bring color into a wedding. These were for sure a favorite paired with subtle @jennyyoonyc gowns. @anewleaffloraldesign

We were cleaning out our office a couple days ago

We were cleaning out our office a couple days ago (as it’s getting a Full reno! So excited) and a little dried brunia berry fell out of a box. I saved a handful of those Grey-ish blue stems from my bouquet 7 1/2 years ago.

If you’re a sentimental person, here are some things you could keep from your wedding:
- an invitation suite
- bride and groom place cards
- your vow cards if you wrote your own
- the ribbon from your bouquet or get your bouquet pressed from @bowie.mae
- your veil, bracelet, or hair piece to pass down

If you’re sentimental but don’t like “stuff”:
- have a graphic designer or calligrapher do up a print of line or two of your vows for your bedroom in a style that suits you
- play your wedding songs on a road trip or anniversary
- buy the same type of dessert you had at your wedding every once and a while for date day

What month should you get married in the Okanagan?

What month should you get married in the Okanagan? There’s no such thing as the perfect month but here’s how I break it down as an outdoor planner.

May:
- young vines
- would still use tent heaters in the evening

June:
- the rainy month. June is hit or miss for perfect warm weather or rain.
- sun is out the longest so generally dancing vibes can take a bit longer waiting for it to get darker.

July:
- generally guaranteed sunshine.
- ... generally guaranteed sunshine. Meaning book those tent fans or misters and have water and fans/programs available for the ceremony.

August:
- in my opinion; one of the best wedding months.
- Can be Smokey, just depends on how rainy June is and how hot July got
- vines are lush and guests generally can easily take holidays

September:
- mild warm weather
- lush vines
- often a slightly higher percentage of no’s to RSVP’s as “summer holidays” are over
- tent heaters after the first week

Remember “perfect” weather doesn’t really exist. It’s always a bit of a risk- plan for the worst and hope for the best! Wind is worse than rain. And rain can be worse than smoke. It all just depends! Stay prepared. ☀️ 🌧 💨

What if every time you started your day with, “I

What if every time you started your day with, “I have to ____.” You said, “I Get to _____.”

That’s the kind of career I aspire for. I fall short when I get overwhelmed but my mom used to use those exact words to correct me when I’d call home overwhelmed. Putting it into practice a lot lately. 💕

Valentines, Galentines, whatever it is for you thi

Valentines, Galentines, whatever it is for you this year- I Love this holiday. An excuse to make everything pink and heart shaped... sign me up.

I grew up in a house where my mom celebrated Every holiday, no matter how small. On Valentine’s Day we woke up to a note written with red lipstick on our bathroom mirror and the counter scattered with chocolates. On St. Patrick’s day our milk and sugar was always green. On birthdays she made homemade concession stands and movie theatres and we ate cake for breakfast.

It’s never been about big gifts and anything over the top- special and easy was always how she did it.

I’m doing a Valentine’s dinner for the kids tonight:
- Cream soda (pink drink)
- Hot dogs
- Heart cut strawberries
- Heart sprinkle cupcakes (bought from the grocery store)

I’m taking a long piece of ikea paper as a table runner and painting XO all over it. And cut up a bunch of pink hearts to hide all over the house as a scavenger hunt.

For Royce and I, we’re just going to do rose and charcuterie on Sunday night. No gifts unless they’re small- which is usually just a coffee cup or new paper something for me. And some sort of treat for Royce. 💕

They asked for a kids section- I would never say n

They asked for a kids section- I would never say no. Kids spaces are the Best. Enough that I considered specializing in kid friendly spaces in interior design vs whole homes. I won’t- because I love a good kitchen reno but if you’ve got a kid space- sign me up.

You know what the best thing about kids are? They’re So playful.

They can be dressed in whatever get-up you give them, but still kick their shoes off- dive into the ice-cream cart, dance like no body’s watching, and say it was the best night ever (after they fall asleep under tables).

We could all learn to party like a kid at a wedding.