The Wedding Session

We're bringing you this limited series, The Engagement Series! We're focusing on the first steps the minute that ring hits your finger and you say YES!

We talk with fellow creative, Jordan Kentris about his company A Good Day , and how he uses the individuality of each of his clients to design custom stationary for wedding couples and corporate clients. Whether it’s assisting a Corporate client with a playful branding campaign or guiding newly engaged couples to create their perfect wedding stationary, Jordan puts all of his heart into creating t...

Working at the ADIW show today, the first trade show in BC since March!!, and giving you behind the scenes content! This content is also available on our Instagram IGTV! As of right now, in British Columbia, this is the following order specific to gathering and events In summary, these are the items that specifically pertain to weddings Gatherings of 50 patrons 6 guests per table No cocktail hour...

We are offering a 1-day photographer workshop on Saturday October 10th 2020 at the pinnacle on the pier in North Vancouver. We are offering 5 different looks to shoot in an intimate setting with mentors to provide support the entire day! We are an empowering and inclusive community supporting & nurturing local photographers who want to grow. Are you :  Newer to the game? Wanting to expand your...

An engagement, a move and a first birthday! Life gets busy, but we're still here to send you on the right planning path! We're going to be at the All dressed in White wedding show held at Meadow Gardens Golf Course in Pitt Meadows, where we'll be hosting a live Instagram story and more! Come visit us, along with Jorbelina Flowers, and let us help you plan your special day! Email us with your quest...

We kick off the episode with a wedding story and we quickly spiral to a hobbit reference. We switch gears to our favourite topic, FOOD, mainly donuts and buffets.  We get down to the reason these two work with us. Is it our dazzling personality? HA! We continue with BTS stories,funny stories and all from the perspective (no plug intended) from Kelly's sister Shannon & Tarina's cousin Erin.  Th...

A Buffet: A meal of several dishes from which guests can serve themselves. Pros of the buffet service Everyone loves a buffet  Variety  Less staff, can be cost friendly  Cons of a buffet service Line up and can take up space  Can be wasteful Sometimes the good dish can run out! Plated: A plated meal is a dining option in which your guests remain seated for the meal, and are served all the courses...

Feeling the 5 stages of grief as you try to plan or postpone your wedding during Covid. Let us lead you down the emotional path that you might be feeling. The setting: Today is March 21st. I am a bride and I was just told my wedding has to be put on hold. The first four stages, we speak to you from the bride's point of view.  Denial  Anger  Bargaining Depression   The fifth stage we speak to you f...

Ladies get the short end of the stick when it comes to getting ready in the morning. The bride has hair and makeup, which alone can take anywhere from two to five hours of getting ready, with bridal party, and getting ready shots. It's a process! We break down things the groom can do on the wedding morning. Do not leave the morning to chance. Have a schedule. The ladies have one, so the groom shou...

What is a bridesmaid An attendant or an individual that is a part of the immediate entourage of the bride. She is there to support you on the day of your wedding.    Average cost of being a bridesmaid The average cost a bridesmaid will spend on a wedding is between $1000 - $2500. Costs add up! -        Buying multiple dresses for multiple events -        Hair -        Nails -        Trips  -     ...

The wedding band -  who the hell buys them? (And why do we wait till the last minute to make this decision) We start with a history lesson educating you on where the rings originated from and the symbolism behind them among society. Bringing it back full circle, the wedding band, the ring is worn on the left finger. The wedding band, suggests that the wearer is married, is also worn on the left ri...

Emcee Duties. How to select them and what the expectation is. We get this question all the time - do we need one!? Over the weddings we've done, we've found that while there is no standard formula for them, they always accomplish the same thing. They tell the guests what they need to know! Especially when you're Wedding planner can't.  What the heck is an Emcee? Have you ever been to a wedding whe...

Do you need to wear a veil on your wedding day, and the bigger question is do you even want to? Our clients ask us all the time, but our answer is always the same. You don't have to. That being said, being a bride is really the only time you'll get to wear one, so why not embrace it! Consider your values  Are you a bride that feels the veil represents an anti feminist movement? Are you a bride tha...

Guests Favours ! Do you need them? What purpose do they serve? How many of us have been to a wedding where they have a cute little something extra at your seat?! Raise your hand!! For those who didn't know, those are commonly known as "guest favours" - an little accent to the reception with a delicious past! Did you know guest favours date back as far as the 13th century, as a popular gift that Co...

We met Isle & Oak Photography - Chris + Sam - two years ago, on a wedding and instantly loved everything about them! Their style, their love of nature, the way they connect with their couples. While they specialize in wedding and engagement, they also do boudoir and family photography! As they aim to authentically document those who are madly in love through a candid, artistic and documentary...

We introduce you to the two main ladies on our team, Shannon + Erin. Besides them not having any wedding experience or training, it's funny to hear their side of the story and see us in action on a wedding day.  This little soundbite will give you a small glimpse into the shenanigans that sometimes happen behind the scenes. We'd be lost without them! D'awww.

Is it better to have an open bar at your wedding or a cash bar? Our clients ask us this question, and it can definitely divide the room. Let us address some of the pros' and con's to each format - open or cash, and even give you a third option to consider.  Here are some things to consider, as you follow along! Open aka "Host" bar better guest experience  faster service guests might overdo it the...

One of the most important questions we ask our clients during our first consult, is whether they have an 'Elephant in the room'. What's that you may ask?! Not every couple will have this element to their day, so don't feel left out. For those of you who do have one, you will instantly know! Our job as your planner to is to protect you as best as we can. Honesty about your "Elephant" will help us t...

Question! Do you host a cocktail hour, during your wedding? Bigger question, do you need one? We get this question all the time from our Clients, with some who are genuinely stressing out about whether they should have one or not. And we're here to explain to you a) what it is, and b) why you would need it.  There are definitely things to consider when deciding if you need one, such as:  Logistics...

So who is SAY Events?! And why are we starting this podcast? Think of this as your consultation. Imagine us sitting at a coffee shop together, learning about you as a couple and how we can help you plan your special day. We work closely with all of our Clients to curate memorable moments, and sometimes we get a question repeated to us over and over. Let us answer it for you! While every wedding is...

Welcome to The Wedding Session with SAY Events Educational, inspirational, behind-the-scenes, no bullsh$t look into the wedding industry, where we explore topics, trends and regions from around the world. With a combined total of almost fifteen years experience in weddings, listen in, as we pull back the lace and share the inside details on what goes into creating a wedding.