As you probably know by now, planning a wedding is no easy feat. It involves more than choosing the right dress or deciding whom to invite. Design is also a crucial element of wedding planning. But how exactly does one “design” a day as special as a wedding? How different is wedding design from wedding planning? And do you really need to hire a wedding designer?

If you’re looking for a little metallic inspo on how to bring in elements of gold and silver into your modern, chic wedding, then this design is for you. From dreamy hand dyed tapestries to a classic whiskey bar, this wedding style has everything you need to throw a magazine worthy wedding!

When it comes to wedding flowers, there are so many things that play a part in your final design, colour palette and ultimately the price. We don’t want wedding flowers or conversations with florists to be intimidating or confusing, so we interviewed two amazing Calgary florists to get a better idea of what goes on behind the scenes…

We were inspired by a few things when conceptualizing this design. First, was the yearning to travel at a time when that was not possible (thanks, Covid). France has always held an air of mystique and romance that we wanted to capture right here in Calgary, Alberta.

Navigating the world of wedding stationery can be confusing. That is why I am sitting down with Calgary wedding stationery designers The Social Page to discuss 2021 wedding stationery trends and tips to hiring a professional designer, or knowing when to do DIY.

One of the most exciting things to choose when you start planning your wedding are your wedding colours. But this fun task can quickly become overwhelming, with so many options and palettes to choose from, how can you possibly decide?

The colours you select go much further than being the bridesmaids dresses and groomsmen attire

Your wedding is a day that will be captured in photo and even video, and will be remembered for years to come, which is why you want to look nothing short of fabulous. Making sure you have those finishing touches are just as important as having the perfect gown or suit. We’re sharing our five favourite Canadian jewelry designers to help you find the pieces that speak to you, that will compliment your attire, and make you shine on your big day.

While it may not be the first season that comes to mind when planning your wedding, Springtime is a beautiful season to get married. The green grass and fresh bloomed flowers set the tone for a gorgeous wedding scene. Today we’re giving you our favourite Spring Wedding Ideas to incorporate into your dreamy wedding design.

One thing we learned from the past year is that love is truly not cancelled. Couples are still getting engaged, eloping and hosting small scale weddings. Despite all of the hardships they’ve gone through, we’re seeing some really amazing things come into wedding styling and design this year.

Now that the day has finally come and gone, you might be left wondering – what now? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Check out the our top 6 things to do right after you get married.

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What started as a simple passion project has blossomed into my life’s calling. I’m honored to have spent the last 6 years helping devoted couples bring their dream wedding to fruition. Thanks to our incredible team, our network of world-class vendors, and a mind-for-minute detail that borders on the obsessive, we’ve earned the reputation of a top wedding planner in Canada, with every Melissa Dawn wedding a masterclass in effortless luxury.

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