The Wedding Session

In our final episode of the Design Series, Tonya of Paper Poet Stationary talks to us about how why your stationary and invites shouldn't be the last thing you think about when planning your wedding. We'll talk about how your invites are the 1st point of contact with your guests, how it sets the tone for the over all event, and how it can bring your overall love story together with a carefully cur...

We sit with Rachelle McBride, the Client Services Coordinator of The Pipe Shop Venue + The Wallace Venue, and discuss how to use your venue when designing your event, and why the Wallace is the perfect blank space. We start with Rachelle giving us a little history lesson on the Wallace and how it came to be!  The venue was named after Eliza Wallace, the wife of Wallace Shipyards founder, Alfred Wa...

We open this episode with how Jorbelina Flowers came to be, and how we all became fast friends working our first wedding. Our first wedding Kate-Lynn & Matt had us bonded for life! We love having her on all of our events, including our very own. Check out Tarina's baby shower with a DIY flower crown station and Tarina's massive flower crown! What makes Dina passionate about her work, well it's...

On our third episode of the Series, we chat with Alexandria McCluskie of Past Pieces Vintage Wedding and Events, where we talk about how adding a lounge area to your event can enhance your event space. We talk about some of the reasons why a lounge area is so impactful, and why renting is actually WAY BETTER then buying. Alex expertly walks us through what to expect with a consult, and things to c...

Listen in as we talk with our friend, Stefanie of Railtown Catering, as we discuss how your food service affects the decor on your guest tables. We love a beautiful tablescape like the next bride!! But don't forget! You also need to eat. We talk about how different types of food service, whether it's plated or buffet, can affect how you design the overall look. Because nothing is worse then removi...

We're here with another series, focusing on Design! And how all the little elements come together to create an inviting atmosphere for your next event.  We're going to touch on why decor is important, where inspiration comes from (especially when you're in a creative rut during Covid) and where to find it.  Listen in as we introduce each episode, in no particular order!!  How to use your venue/sur...

I think we can agree, weddings are not cheap. And while we go in knowing some of the costs (catering, dress, decor), there are some things you just don't realize are also part of the day that you have to pay for!  Imagine - you're engaged, and you're in the planning process. And if you're anything thing like us, you're working through the budget for the big day. You already have price info on the...

Let's dive in! A timeline is a super important tool to have on your wedding day. It is how everyone knows what's going on. We call it a flow of events, because a timeline is great but it's never executed perfectly. In our experience we have found you can build pieces into the timeline that give you some wiggle room. By creating a better flow of events, and realistic expectations of how long an act...

It's not about getting fit for that wedding, it's about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. We sit down again with our friend Ryan to talk about the elephant in the room, how to look good on your wedding day! But it's not a quick fix! Also, why do couples feel the need they need to slim down? How did you get to a state where you thought you want to look better walking down that aisle. We dive in! We...

We continue our chat with Alex Rocco of iDJ Services.  Warning - a little bit of f bombs are dropped the further go into the podcast, so keep the ear muffs on your little ones!  We start talking about the good 'ole days where we youngster partied downtown with no cell phone cameras, and a mix of bands and DJ'ing.  (We figure out we might have crossed paths in the early 2000s). Names like Barnone a...

We sit down with our friend Alex of iDJ Services , a professional team each has the ability to perform for any crowd, in any genre! A variety of environments and crowds gives our team incredible experience! We start off by reviewing the stats on just HOW MANY WEDDINGS we have done with iDJ . We have pulled off some amazing weddings together and we plan to do more! (Once the big ole C word is outta...

Oh man! Are we ever happy you've decided to hire a Wedding Planner for your wedding day. *APPLAUSE* As you begin the initial stages of looking for a Planner, you will likely meet/chat with them for a consult.  And there are definitely some questions that need to be asked before you decide to hire them! We believe in doing your due diligence for any of your wedding vendors, Planners included!! We t...

What's in a name?! It's your identity, it's how people know you. And depending where you are in your career, it's been part of you making your stake in the world. Did you know! (based on heterosexual couples, because that was the only link I could find, so please help us find other additional info!) (Approx.) 70% of women change their name 20% of women who have been married in recent years keep th...

Man's Best Friend. Fur Baby. Four-legged Friend. They are just as important as your other guests. However, is it always a good thing to include your dog on your wedding day?  Listen in as we touch on the three very important things to think about if you decide you want to include Fido on your special day.  We discuss:  1. Is your Venue Pet-Friendly 2. Is your Dog a good candidate to have at your w...

Giving a speech is a great honour at a wedding. But how do you go about writing one? We kick off the podcast with our experiences giving speeches being maid of honours in our past.    Next is how do you start? Write it down. Phone, notebook, email, pen and paper. Just get your ideas down.  Have a flow, and deliver the speech like an essay (A beginning, a middle and an end). Deliver a speech as you...

Ok.  You're in the planning process. And you've hired the team, but one of them is starting to concern you as you get closer to the date.  Do you stick with them, even if you've put down a deposit? What is the cost of your sanity, because remember - you can't photoshop a smile if you're upset with your vendor on the day of your wedding! Sometimes it's contractual, and sometimes it's a vibe. How do...

We continue the conversation with Erin Fraser. We review the importance of timeline, what is a shot list (and why we don't like them), and why a micro wedding might be the reality of 2021. Erin Fraser Erin on Insta ' Lauren & Gary's Winter NYE Wedding Vancouver DJ Company

Oh Man! Did we ever have fun chatting with the insanely talented Erin Fraser, of Erin Fraser Photography. If we learned anything from this interview, it's that regardless of shape or size, a Wedding still has the same elements to it. So whether you have 10ppl or 100ppl, you still need to get down the aisle! When you hire a Vendor, you're hiring them to perform a task. However, if you decide to 'sk...

Well!! We made it to 2021, Woo! And we thought we'd recap 2020 with a breakdown of the last wedding we did for the season. Wooooof. This wedding was, a labour of love. In every sense of the word. Ashley and Graeme were absolute troopers leading up to their day, with countless venue changes and protocol updates from the BC Provincial Government. They trusted us to ensure the day happened, and we we...

Thank you for following along as we interview some of the top Vendors in the Wedding industry, here in Vancouver. Regardless of where you live in the world, these episodes will hopefully give you some insight into some of the things to think about when your first engaged and planning your wedding.  Episode #2: Why it’s important to hire your Photographer asap - with Victoria Black of The Wildheart...

In our 6th, and final episode of the Engagement Series, we chat with Leah LeVanway from Essence of L Medi spa, and discuss some of the ways you can prepare your skin to show off your best self for your wedding day. Much like working with a personal trainer to look good in your dress, you want to feel amazing and not have to hid behind layers of foundation and concealer.  Based in beautiful White R...

On the 5th episode of the Engagement Series, we chat with our good friend, Jennifer Fryer of Lazy Gourmet Catering, about offsite catering and how it allows the flexibility to completely customize your menu for an amazing experience for your guests.  You've found your venue, and now you need to focus on finding the food! This is WITHOUT A DOUBT, the most important part of the day. This is what you...

Our friend Laura Nolan, head of Sales and Wedding specialist at the beautiful Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier in North Vancouver, walks us through the benefits of having an all-inclusive venue for your wedding.  Listen in as we break down the benefits of why hosting your whole day at a venue, such as the Pinnacle, can relieve some of the added stress when you're planning all the details.  We'll touch o...

You're engaged. You've picked your date, and you've bought the dress. Now, you begin the process of wanting to feel and LOOK good on your day. Diet is a scary word. It means a lot to different people, and can set the wrong mindset on your journey to showing off your beautiful self.  Ryan & Teresa walk us through how important it is to create healthier eating and physical activity habits. How d...

The Engagement Series Episode #2 - Victoria Black of Wildhearts Collective on why it’s important to hire your photographer early in the planning stages.  So!! Who the heck' is she, and why is she so awesome! Victoria is an intimate wedding photographer, based in Vancouver Canada. But will travel for every adventure!! She is a documenter for the memory makers; The people who are busy living their l...