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5 Ways to be Productive in Your Planning This Winter

5 Ways to be Productive in Your Planning This Winter
If you're anything like me, and many of our couples, you went gangbusters as soon as you got engaged, booked your venue and all of your vendors, and now you're not sure what you're going to do over the winter. It's inevitable that there will be a bit of a lull in the planning activity…
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12 Ways to SLASH Your Wedding Budget

12 Ways to SLASH Your Wedding Budget
Here's a question that I get all the time, and I wish there was one universal, easy answer! The unfortunate thing about life, really, is that few of us have unlimited budgets to spend on our weddings.  (And, if I'm being 100% honest with you, I wouldn't recommend that you spend a fortune, even if you…
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5 Budget Mistakes Most Couples Make

5 Budget Mistakes Most Couples Make
You're likely going to spend a lot of money on your wedding.  Here are some mistakes I see a lot of couples making.  Hopefully avoiding these five things will help you keep your budget in check! Not establishing a budget FIRST I see this all the time.  Couples come to me having booked four or…
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To Tip or Not to Tip?

To Tip or Not to Tip?
As a wedding planner, I get this question A. LOT. Like, every week, multiple times. Thing is, there's no real answer, unfortunately.  In Canada (because we're so gosh darn polite), we don't like to have open conversations about this kind of thing, and everyone is kind of wishy-washy about it.  With a few exceptions, of…
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Don’t do this at your wedding. . .

Don’t do this at your wedding. . .
There are a whole lot of informative posts out there that are chock full of what you should do on your wedding day.  There are fewer advising you what NOT to do.  Well, friend, read on for a planner's take on things to avoid on the day.  Don't:  Spend the whole reception mingling sans spouse. …
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Newly engaged? Avoid the overwhelm!

Newly engaged? Avoid the overwhelm!
How many weddings have you planned?  None, right?  (OK, maybe one, or maybe you helped your BFF, but realistically, there's probably NO reason why you should know what you're doing right now.  So don't worry if you're completely lost.) Most of our clients apologize for not knowing where to start, or what to do next. …
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3 Ways to Ensure Your Wedding isn’t Awkward

3 Ways to Ensure Your Wedding isn’t Awkward
OK, I have to admit, the pic is mostly for shock value!  But c'mon, you've all been there.  The wedding that's SUPER awkward for you, as a guest (or member of the wedding party) because the couple didn't think about a few things that'll prevent those 'what do we do now?' moments, and ensure that…
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Demystify Your Wedding Favours

Demystify Your Wedding Favours
Where To Start When going over the thousands upon thousands of ideas on Pinterest for picking that perfect item for your wedding favour, there are a few things you should consider. What is something that is tangible, edible or useful for your guests? Make It Personal! I attended a good friend's wedding this past summer…
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Wedding MC: 101

Wedding MC: 101
You've spent a great deal of time and money planning your reception meal, from appetizer to aperitif.  You've created a special signature cocktail and given it a cute name that's representative of you and your fiance.  Your DJ is widely reputed to be the best in town, and you've spent hours agonizing over the "must…
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Afraid you’ll overlook important details?

Afraid you’ll overlook important details?
When you work with Unmistakably You, we manage every detail for you, taking the stress completely off your plate! We'll make sure you don't miss deadlines or overlook any important element of your wedding day. We'll communicate with your vendors, ensuring that everyone is on the same page, and we'll look after managing those vendors…
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