The Wedding Session

Today it's all about PRESENTATION! Our long time team member and our friend Lola joins us on the podcast today. Lola not only is an essential part of the Say Events team, but she has an extensive background in catering, food and beverage and service. We focus on why it is important to hire a caterer that is a wedding caterer and how small details can really make or break your day. We talk about so...

We welcome back Coach RD (Aka Ryan Miske) and new business partner Chris Menzies, co-owners of Lifestyle Transformations.   It's January and you're thinking about your wedding coming up this year, and you want to get in shape and look your best! We dive into the importance of becoming the best version of yourself, how use the right tools and adapting to the right mindset to get you there. We debun...

On this episode, we talk with the uber talented Aileen Choi of Aileen Choi photography, and touch on topics like what one thing couples should ask for when booking a wedding photography, and when is the best time to book their photography. We also get into a more intimate conversation on how her perspective as a photographer has changed now that she's experienced the fun of being a Bride, and how...

Hey Folks! We're back with a new face-ish, definitely a new voice, but always the same vibe and love for our wedding couples. In this episode, we reintroduce ourselves, and share our origin story, as well why we're qualified to give you advice while you plan your wedding! In this episode, we ask one crucial question that you as a couple should consider during your planning journey - what are you m...

Hey all! This week we talk about 5 ways to qualify your vendors! Now that you're in the beginning stages of your planning, and you're looking to book your wedding vendors, here are some things to think about when in the researching/booking/working part of your journey. 5 Ways to Qualify Your Vendors: Look online! Recommendations, Referrals, Testimonials, Have you seen them in action before on anot...

Join us as we discuss some of the things to think about when finding (and securing) your wedding venue. Now that you're in the beginning stages of planning your wedding, one of the first things you're going to need is a venue! Where the heckin' is all the fun happening! Is this place going to host all aspects of the Wedding (ceremony, cocktails, reception)? Is it close to home or destination? Belo...

So! You're in the beginning stages of planning your wedding, and you're trying to figure out what kind of reception you would like to have for your wedding. Cocktails, Dinner, Breakfast? Do you want to have a rager of a party, do you want something super chill, do you just want to hang with your family and friends.  Join us as we go over things to think about when planning your reception and tips...

Ho Ho HOOO  Planning your Winter Wedding: If you’re doing a first look, be prepared to have a dirty train. Do you have a plan to wash the bottom of your train or are you just going to go as is down the aisle…ew (Meaghan’s wedding) Shawl/Stole for the ladies, jackets in between - stay warm when you can.  Umbrellas - bring them! For Photos, if you’re ceremony is outside - they block both rain and sn...

So you want a different kind of wedding reception, and you like the idea of a Cocktail-style reception! On today's episode, we talk about what is and why it might be the right kind of vibe for you!  We talk about: What it is!  What kind of food you can serve Some of the Pros of why this is such an awesome way to have your reception And because, balance!, why it might NOT be the best option for you...

So. Funny Story. 2023 whooshed right past us, as we continue to build our business and our families. We talk about life updates, favourites wedding from the season and what to expect from us as we roll into 2024! Thanks for listening to us "mom-preneurs" as we balance it all!  Below are our recent favs, take a re-listen to these gems: Episode 71: Celebrating Love, featuring Shawn Miller, of Young,...

Don't be a grumpy bear on your wedding day! We give you the tools you need to as feel happy as a clam! You can't photo shop a smile!  Some days we come across our couples and see they are in a fowl mood. Cold, hungry, tired, stress, we get it. All these things can happen on your wedding day!  We give you sound advice on how to prevent this from happening. During the planning process and on the day...

SO MANY THINGS have changed since we've last graced the air with our internal thoughts and advice  Mainly, we have added a new member, Monsieur Maxime! Kelly welcomed her son and she talks about how being a wedding planner and tackling motherhood. We also bring our team member Shannon, Kellys sister and now Auntie to Mighty Max, on how she had to take on more responsibilities this year and has bec...

How to plan for your wedding based on your favourite theme?! We're here to help, as we begin another series where we discuss different wedding themes and how to design your wedding around them.  This week, we talk about a super popular wedding theme: The Boho wedding!! The theme is supposed to be to feel effortless, eclectic and thrown together. Consider some of these tips: What you want the overa...

It's the morning of the BIG DAY!!!! When all the fun begins, but this is probably THE MOST important part of the day. In this case, we're talking about the getting ready part and how this can impact the rest of the day.  Here are some things to remember! Don’t stress over the small details of your wedding. Be present in the moment with loved ones Don’t concern yourself thinking your wedding party...

Ok. You’re getting married, you’ve done the research and found your vendors. We’re approaching game day. What do you do…..Well, for starters, leave it us and trust the professionals!! You’ve hired a kick ass team of pros to help you have the wedding of your dreams. We’re all here to make that happen.  Why would you hire a professional: You don’t have the skill set   You don’t have the time or the...

You're engaged! And the you're families are both over the moon excited for you both. To the point that they're 'volun-telling' you advice or throwing out traditional 'expectations' at you that makes you go *record scratch*...not for us!!  Remember, a wedding is just about the family as it is about the couple. And the best way to honour them is include them, but it might be on your own terms. Liste...

Sustainable weddings. It's something many of our clients ask for, and strive to incorporate in their special day! In an unofficial PART II from our Sustainable Wedding Episode , we go a bit deeper into sustainable weddings and ideas for your wedding. Sarah began the Wildlife-friendly Wedding Guide , while she was planning her own wedding, and she breaks down different things she considered while i...

It's an instagrammers dream - an tented wedding! We love outdoor weddings, and boy, have we be doing a heck of a lot of them lately! So it made sense to break down some things to think about when planning your outdoor wedding.  First off! Why do you think it's an awesome idea! You can “mostly’ choose the perfect spot! Or work with a venue with a unique backdrop It’s a blank slate for decor, you ca...

This weeks episode we're featuring Kelly's sister Shannon!  We take a trip down memory lane and get a non-planners perspective on some of the weddings we've done. Shannon is on track to be one of our main designers and we can't wait to get her more involved in weddings!  Tom & Sam - Sea to Sky Gondola  Novia & Paul - Harthouse Sarah & Blaise - Squamish Wedding Shannon is a Reiki Practi...

The Little Mermaid. Not the first thing you think about when it comes to a destination wedding. Yet, there are some very interesting things to think about in the wedding scene that might pertain to your day! While we dive deep into the Mermaid wedding in the movie, there are some logistics to think about for your Human wedding!  Selecting a local 'Destination' Including your family in the festivit...

Here we are! With part 2 of our chat with Young Hip & Married and how they're so awesome at celebrating love. This time, we chat with Jackie-Deane Cowell, who is the first point of contact when you inquire with YHM. She breaks down all the processes on what you can expect when you inquire, and how each step on the booking process is curated to you as a couple. NOTES: Young Hip & Married Ep...

We are so excited to welcome our friend, Shawn Miller, of Young Hip & Married  as we chat about why they love LOVE, and why it's so important to frickin' love the person your marrying. Young Hip and Married exists for two reasons: to help couples get married and stay married.  Beginning in 2004, Shawn and his wife Erica started YHM in Vancouver, and have since grown to over eight locations in...

Welcome back, and we're joined by our friend, JM Brown of iDJ Services where we talk about MC duties and why you should consider hiring someone instead of wrangling a family member to do it. We discuss his journey to becoming a DJ, and how that naturally included filling the MC role at a wedding, and many other nuggets of inspiration! NOTES: iDJ Services

So you've decided to do a first look - where you see your person for the first time, before the ceremony - but now, you're wondering HOW do you do it. What do I do with my hands!? Where am I looking!? Ack!  Todays episode breaks down a few different ways you and your person can have a first look. Some are cuter, some are romantic, all of them are meaningful in their own way.  While there are many...

Tis the Season!! For, wedding shows. It's the new year, many of you are newly engaged and looking for guidance, inspiration and a fun Sunday out with the gal pals. And we all love a good wedding show! In this episode we talk about what a wedding show, why they're great for the beginning stages of planning, but also why they might not be the best source of information. Here are just some of the Pos...