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We have been doing weddings for quite a while now and are happy to share our wisdom with you. Browse our articles for wedding ideas, tips, and trends.
5 Wedding Trends That Are Sticking Around for Another Year
1. Blush Colour Pallets We can’t say we are surprised. This color has been trending for the last two years and it is here to stay during 2016 as well. With such a soft look, blush is used as a neutral as well as an accent color depending on our couple’s tastes. It is...
Why “Close” Destination Weddings are a Great Idea
Calgarians are so lucky to live just a short pleasant drive from the mountains. Although this argument could go either way, we are completely supportive of (not so far) destination weddings. Canmore, Banff & the Rockies provide the perfect natural backdrop for any...
Why You Should Step Out of Your Color Palette
At Calgary Wedding Planning Co. we find that couple’s tend to have a good idea of what they want as wedding colours but often limit themselves to one, two or three colours. I think that is a great place to start especially when it comes to your bridal party. Having...
Giving your Groomsmen a Unique Touch
Let’s be honest, there is only so much you can do to personalize a tux or suit to add a unique touch to your groomsmen’s outfits. Coordinating your wedding colours with your vest, tie, or dress shirt is a classic choice and always compliments the look of your...
The Challenge of Choosing the Right Photographer
The number of photographers in Calgary and the Rocky Mountains is endless, so how do you know which one to choose? There are hundreds of vendors to choose from when planning your wedding day but particularly, there is an overwhelming amount of extremely talented...
The Emerging Wedding Trends of 2012
Dresses, venues and themes oh my! With the New Year quickly approaching us, and many of our brides in the middle of the planning process, we at Calgary Wedding Planning Co. thought it would be a great idea to touch on the subject of Wedding Trends for 2012! 1. ...
Looking for Alternatives to Vase Centrepieces?
Cute, Crafty and Creative! Our Calgary Wedding Planning Co. planners like to think outside the box to create unique and creative ways to play up your tables. Vases are beautiful, come in all shapes and sizes and look classy on any table. Although they are a simple...
Prepare to Light Up Your Wedding Day!
Completely transform your venue by lighting up your room. Customize your color, brightness and highlight the areas of the room you love – and don’t love! Lighting a room is the most effective way to change the look dramatically and can make any basic room look...
Dressing Up Your Chairs Adds Flair
At Calgary Wedding Planning Co. I notice most of my brides tend to rent chair covers and a sash to dress the chairs in their venue. This way they can use the banquet chairs included in their venue and save costs by covering these chairs to match their wedding décor....