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October, we are ready for you. 🤎And yes. This is my wedding month.We kick things off heading to Ottawa this Sunday to pr...
10/01/2026

October, we are ready for you. 🤎

And yes. This is my wedding month.

We kick things off heading to Ottawa this Sunday to produce a 4-day corporate conference, then straight to Elora Mill to celebrate the gorgeous Rachael & Pierce. And in between all of it, we are deep in final prep for Jessica & Ricky’s November wedding at the Shangri-La.

But somewhere in the middle of all of this? I get to be the bride.

I have planned hundreds of weddings. I know what it feels like to stand in a room you built from scratch and watch two people become one. I know the tears, the chaos, the moments that take your breath away. I have lived all of it alongside my couples for years.

And now it is my turn.

I will be honest. I did not expect planning my own wedding to feel this different. But there is something about being on this side of it that has made me fall even more in love with what I do. Every detail matters a little more. Every decision feels a little heavier. And the excitement? It is like nothing I have felt before.

To every couple who has trusted me with one of the most important days of their lives. Thank you. You have no idea how much you have prepared me for this.
Photography: Alix Gould | Photographer + Educator
Beauty: Lily Ho Beauty - Toronto Based Makeup and Hair Team

Closing out September with this. 🤍Clean lines. Organic florals. A ceremony space that felt like it was holding its breat...
09/30/2026

Closing out September with this. 🤍

Clean lines. Organic florals. A ceremony space that felt like it was holding its breath. And a reception room that came alive under candlelight and projection.

This is the kind of design that does not shout. It draws you in quietly and does not let you go.

A beautiful note to end the month on. October, we are ready for you. ✨

Now booking full-service weddings for 2027. The link to inquire is in our bio.
Planning & Concept Design: Toronto Wedding & Event Planner + Destination
Florals, Decor & Concept Design: Toronto Wedding & Event Florist
Venue: Design Exchange
Photography & Cinematography: SHOTLIFE • Toronto Wedding Photography & Cinematography
Draping: Just Event Draping
Aisleway & Altar Vinyl: Dance Floor Wraps
Furniture & Tabletop Rentals: Element Event Solutions
Stationery: Pink Peony Press
Hair & Makeup: Allyssa Helm
Cake: Cafe Pastel Toronto
Gowns: M A N I J A S S A L
Jewelry: bluboho refined jewelry
Content Creation: Anna | Toronto Wedding + Events Content Creator
Couple: armita Parshxn

09/24/2026

One month. 🤎

Back at Elora Mill and this time we are talking design. Browns. Neutrals. Warm, earthy tones that feel timeless and completely intentional. No trends, just taste. This is the palette I chose for my own October wedding and with exactly one month to go I could not be more excited about where it is all going.

When it comes to the design vision I trusted one person wholeheartedly with bringing it to life and that is Amna from Lemon Truffle Designs. If you know her work you already understand why. If you do not, you are about to. 🍋

I also want to shout out the rest of my incredible design partners who are helping make this day everything I have imagined.

Table Tales
Pink Peony Press
Dance Floor Wraps
Bex’s Boutique Inc. Luxe Acrylic Keepsakes and Event Signage
Fancy That Cake

As a planner I spend every day helping couples build their vision. Getting to do it for myself has been one of the most humbling and exciting experiences of my career. One month. Let’s go. ✨
Content Creator: Atelier Mémoire | Toronto Content Creation Services

April & Ajith. On film. 🎞️Full-Service Planning, Design & Coordination: Toronto + Destination Wedding & Event Planner Ve...
09/23/2026

April & Ajith. On film. 🎞️
Full-Service Planning, Design & Coordination: Toronto + Destination Wedding & Event Planner
Venue: Events @ Evergreen Brick Works
Photography: Inna Yasinska
Cinematography: Infinite Films
Content Creation: Atelier Mémoire | Toronto Content Creation Services
Decor & Florals: Toronto Wedding & Event Florist
Rentals: Element Event Solutions Divine Furniture Rental Table Tales Sunbelt Rentals TORONTO PROP AND EVENT RENTALS
Trees: Events
Vinyl: Dance Floor Wraps
Draping: Eventure Custom Enviroments
Audio, Visual, Lighting, Rigging & Power: EPiQVision
DJ: AP
Ceremony Entertainment: Live Event Musicians | Toronto | Tabla Classes
Catering: Ginger and Spice Fine Catering
Matcha: Maker Matcha | Matcha Bars & Workshops
Stationery: Pink Peony Press
Photo Booth: Polar Ice Photobooth & Activations
Emcee: MC Moni
Custom Card Box: Bex’s Boutique Inc. Luxe Acrylic Keepsakes and Event Signage
Bride’s Beauty: Windy Chiu Makeup + Hair
Bridesmaids Beauty: Anita | Wedding Hair & Makeup Artist Toronto
Groom’s Family’s Beauty: Mikka | Luxury Bridal Makeup & Hair
Jaimalas: 🌷BLOOMEN BRIDES🌷
Valet: Canada’s Largest Valet Parking Company
Transportation: Toronto Limo Rentals
Bride’s Ceremony Saree: Muhurtham
Bridesmaids Sarees: V I V A A H A Toronto
Saree Pleating: 𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗖𝗘 𝗝𝗘𝗜
Bride’s Reception Gown: Andrew Kwon
Jewelry: Maya’s Boutique - Bridal Jewellery & Saree 🇨🇦 SOKORA JEWELS | Modern Heirlooms
Bride’s Nails: Naild New York 💅🏼
Groom’s Ceremony Sherwani: Sajda
Groom’s Tux: Enzo Custom
Groom’s Turban Tying: Karan
B&G Suite: Nobu Toronto Hotel & Restaurant
For: April Chang & Suku!

Hazel & Aman. A Hindu ceremony at the Arlington Estate.A baraat that had everyone electric with energy. A procession tha...
09/16/2026

Hazel & Aman. A Hindu ceremony at the Arlington Estate.

A baraat that had everyone electric with energy. A procession that stopped time. A ceremony rooted in tradition and carried out with such grace and intention.

Nearly two years of planning went into every single moment of this day. The getting ready, the rituals, the details that most guests will never notice but that made everything feel exactly right. That is the work that happens long before anyone walks through those doors.

Your wedding day should be yours completely. Every emotion, every moment, every memory. That is what we spend months making possible. 🤍

And then the next day we did it all over again for 500 of their nearest and dearest at the Fairmont Royal York. Those pictures are coming very soon.

If you are beginning to think about your 2027 celebration, we would love to connect. The link is in our bio. ✨
Full-Service Planning, Design & Coordination: Toronto + Destination Wedding & Event Planner
Venue: The Arlington Estate
Decor, Florals, Draping & Furniture: GPS Decors
DJ & Dhol: Empire Entertainment K S
Flute Player: Vishal Blessings Flutes | Flute Player
Caterer: Fine Indian Cuisine & Catering
Photography: Strokes Photography
Cinematography: Infinite Films
A/V: bb Blanc Weddings
Beauty: Shirley Wu
For: Hazel Dhaliwal & Aman Sayal

09/14/2026

The room was ready. And then they walked in. 🤎

This is the moment that never gets old. All the planning, all the decisions, all the months of working together and then the doors open and they see it for the very first time.

Ana & Aaryon’s reaction to their reception room at the Shangri-La Toronto said everything we needed to hear. Candlelight, ch*****ne tones, ghost chairs glowing amber and a room that felt like it was built just for them. Because in every way that matters, it was.

This is what full-service planning makes possible. Not just a beautiful room but a moment that is entirely, completely theirs. ✨
Full-Service Planning, Design & Coordination:
Venue:
Photography: .gould
Cinematography:
Decor & Florals:
Sofreh:
Draping:
Vinyl: .designs
Rentals:
Cake:
DJ, MC, Drummer, A/V & Lighting:
Ceremony Musicians:
Bridal Beauty: .by.dea
Bridal Party Beauty:
Bridal Gown:

Before the people. Before the music. Before the dancing. This is where it all begins. An empty room holds so much quiet ...
09/10/2026

Before the people. Before the music. Before the dancing. This is where it all begins.

An empty room holds so much quiet anticipation. Every chair in place, every candle lit, every table waiting. And then the drapes open and suddenly it is full of the people who love you most in the world.

Danya & Maxym’s Ukrainian wedding at the Omni King Edward was one of those celebrations that filled every corner of that room with so much joy, so much culture and so much love. Watching a space transform from still and perfect to alive and electric is one of our favourite parts of this job.

The King Edward never disappoints. And neither did these two. 🤍

Now booking full-service weddings for 2027. The link to inquire is in our bio. ✨
Partial/Design Planning: Toronto + Destination Wedding & Event Planner
Venue: Omni King Edward Hotel
Photography: Toronto Wedding Photographers - Monika Grzelak + The Team
Cinematography: Andrea Fry
Rentals: Detailz Furniture Rentals Table Tales
Beauty: JEN EVOY MAKEUP STUDIO-J E M S
Florals: Lace & Birch Florals • Southern Ontario Wedding Florist
Candles: Toronto Wedding Decor Floral VintageBASH
Vinyl: Dance Floor Wraps
Photo Booth: Polar Ice Photobooth & Activations
Transportation: Toronto Limo Rentals

There is something about a traditional ceremony that stays with you long after the day is over. 🌸The colours, the tradit...
09/08/2026

There is something about a traditional ceremony that stays with you long after the day is over. 🌸

The colours, the traditions, the layers of meaning woven into every single moment. The way a bridal party shows up dressed in the most beautiful silks. The way the couple moves through each ritual with such intention and such joy. The way everyone around them feels it too.

Arlington Estate gave us the most stunning backdrop for all of it and we could not have asked for a more beautiful summer day.

This is the kind of celebration that reminds us why we do this work. And why having the right team in your corner from the very beginning makes all the difference. ✨
Full-Service Planning, Design & Coordination: Toronto + Destination Wedding & Event Planner
Photography: Barb Simkova
Cinematography: Cinéverse
Venue: The Arlington Estate
Florals & Decor: Hossein Mendoza
Rentals: Table Tales Paras Event Rentals
Catering: Ginger and Spice Fine Catering
DJ & MC: Empire Entertainment YourDJTNT | Your Host Sethee MC Nick
A/V & Lighting: bb Blanc Weddings
Vinyl: Dance Floor Wraps
Cake: irenescelebritycakes
Stationery: Pink Peony Press
Photo Booth: Polar Ice Photobooth & Activations
Content Creation: Krishy | Lifestyle & Wedding Content Creator
Beauty: Dea Kolleshi Gül | Toronto Luxury Bridal Hairstylist
Saree Pleating: SAREE PLEATING& DRAPING 🇨🇦

09/07/2026

My wedding venue. And why I chose it. 🤍

If you have been following along you know my October wedding has been in the works for a while now. And today I am finally taking you inside Elora Mill Hotel & Spa and sharing exactly why this place captured my heart.

For me it was never just about how a venue looks. It was about how it feels. The hospitality, the food and the overall guest experience is extraordinary. From arrival to the last moment of the night is something I knew my people would feel and remember long after the wedding was over.

As a planner, I think about venues differently than most couples do. And honestly that is exactly why I want to share something important with you.

Booking your venue before engaging a planner is one of the most common and costly mistakes couples make. Here are the things most people do not think about until it’s too late.

Budget allocation. Your venue sets the tone for everything else and a planner helps you understand what is actually left to work with once you sign.

Guest flow and logistics. How do your guests move from ceremony to cocktail hour to reception? Is it seamless or chaotic?

Vendor restrictions. Many venues have preferred vendor lists or restrictions that limit your choices.

Noise curfews and end times. These directly impact your entertainment, your timeline and your overall guest experience.

Accessibility. For elderly guests, guests with mobility needs or families with young children, this matters more than couples realize.

Setup and breakdown windows. How much time do vendors actually have to get in and out? This affects your entire design vision.

Exclusivity. Are you the only event that day or are there other weddings happening simultaneously?

Hidden fees. Service charges, cake cutting fees, valet, coat check. These add up fast and a planner knows to ask.

A planner is not just there for the wedding day. We are your most valuable resource before you sign a single contract.

And if you’ve already booked your venue, don’t worry. We work with couples at every stage of the planning process and there is still so much we can do together from here. 🤍

Let’s connect. ✨
Content: Marie Marie

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