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Wedding Tips: Creating and Finalizing your Guest List

One of the hardest parts of wedding planning is creating and finalizing the guest list! We know it can be so hard, you wish you could invite everyone, but costs start to add up quickly the longer your guest list gets!

Start by writing down every person you’d want to be there. Before you start cutting down the list to fit your venue & budget here are a few things to consider:
– are we inviting kids? (It’s totally okay if you’re not!!)
– if we invite certain groups of people (ie. co-workers, extended family) will we invite them all?
– when was the last time you saw them?
– Have they met your significant other?
– Were you invited to their wedding?
– will everyone receive a plus-one, or where are you drawing the line?

Don’t feel obligated to invite anyone, even if you were invited to their wedding, especially if you haven’t talked to them in a few years or more!

Creating a guest list is something we can help you with if you’re having difficulty narrowing it down. Send me a DM today to book a consultation, I’d love to chat!

Photo Credit: Sheldon Isaac Images

Romantic Pop-up Pandemic Wedding

Congratulations Katie and Megan!! We have been working together since 2019, sadly they postponed their wedding 3 times because of the pandemic. I’m thrilled to finally see these two say ” I DO” at the beautiful Millbrook Cathedral Venue.

Photo Credit: Love the Moment Photography

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Romantic Backyard Wedding

Some of my favourite weddings to plan have been simple yet romantic backyard weddings.

If I had to guess I think we’re going to see a lot more of these types of weddings, what better way to celebrate your love than in your own backyard?! If you’re considering going this route here are a few tips to help take a simple backyard event to a romantic dream wedding

1. Use string lights to brighten things up & add a beautiful whimsical feel

2. Consider using “indoor decor” such as area rugs, couches/chairs to add style and function!

3. Add pops of colour where you can. Use things such as your table linens, dessert table, signs, florals etc. to add some extra vibrance.

4. Use plants/greenery to help turn small delicate accents into the dreamy romantic decor. This can be things such as centrepieces, simplistic decor accents, or small floral place settings.

5. Add something personal to you as a couple such as a signature cocktail, combined playlist, or fun games for guests.(And don’t forget the dance floor!)One of the easiest ways to turn a simple event into the wedding of your dreams is to hire a wedding planner that can help execute your vision and bring all of your ideas to life.

Book a consultation at alfrescowedding.ca, I’d love to chat about your big day!..

Photo Credit: Becca Vey Photography

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2022 Pantone Colour of the Year

Attention 2022 Wedding couples. Pantone has just released the 2022 Colour of the year -Very Peri

What are your thoughts? Love it or Hate it? I vote .

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Finalist for Best Wedding over $25,000 of 2018

I may not have won this award, however, I still feel proud of this wedding and being a finalist for the Best Wedding over $25,000 of 2018 by The Wedding Planner’s Institute of Canada.

Bride and Groom: Angelica and Joseph

Date: Saturday, June 9, 2018

Theme: Idyllic and Graceful. Everything about this wedding was picturesque from the Ceremony at Toronto’s oldest Roman Catholic church built in 1822 to the scenic and charming Venue overlooking Toronto’s city skyscape at the Royal Canadian Yacht Club.

This romantic love story began 5 years ago when Angelica traveled to Toronto and met Joseph. Eventually, she returned to Brazil, but the two remained close. But these two couldn’t live without each other and shortly after became engaged. It was a big undertaking to arrange Angelica’s family to fly to Canada for the wedding but was so worth it to see the magic between Angelica and Joseph.

Congratulation Angelica and Joseph!! You two are such a sweet and beautiful couple, I wish you both the BEST!!