Wedding Planning Primers

Wedding Planning 101: First Steps

You've seen the reality wedding shows: the bride falls in love with a fabulous floral centrepiece that's way over budget. The groom protests; the family members footing the bill balk at the thought of more overspending, "It's just flowers!" Tension and frustration ensue.

Scenes like this may make juicy entertainment but in real life, they are best avoided. Keep the peace by starting your wedding planning on the right foot. Set emotions aside and approach these initial steps as you would any large purchase or investment: know what you want, prioritize, do your research, set parameters and establish your budget.

Beginning your wedding planning experience with these practical steps will go a long way in helping you and your loved ones enjoy the journey.

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Wedding Planning 102: Ceremony & Reception

You dream of gliding towards your betrothed down a petal-strewn aisle. You imagine your first dance happening in a ballroom filled with twinkling candlelight. But in order for these dreams to come true, you have to throw in a hefty dose of reality, because weddings take immense planning and decision-making. Continuing in our series of Wedding Planning primers, we've created this quick list to help you get on the track with first-things-first: the ceremony and reception details. It's never too soon to get started!