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2023 Wedding Open House
From the champagne wall and floral-lined ceremony aisles, to the debut of our Ballroom chandeliers and new acrylic signage, there were so many beautiful moments to take in at our 2023 Wedding Open House. Whether you joined us in-person on June 2nd, or are just catching up now, read on for everything you need to know (and see) from this yearโs show!
Reasons for a Spring Wedding
Spring is often thought of as a season of renewal, a time for blooming, and a celebration of new life. Thereโs no better way to begin the new chapter you are about to embark on, than by saying โI doโ in the season of new beginnings. If you need a little more convincing, we have compiled our top five reasons for choosing a spring wedding.
2022 Wedding Open House
Last month, following a three-year hiatus, we hosted our seventh annual Wedding Open House - and was it ever worth the wait! From the designs, to the vendors, to the menu, to our team, to our panel of real brides, to the guests - everything fit together so perfectly, and itโs hard to express in words just how grateful we feel to everyone who was involved in the showโs success. But since we know youโre curious about the details, hereโs our best attempt at breaking it all down for you!
2019 Bridal Open House
Itโs hard to believe that itโs been almost eight months since we hosted our six annual Bridal Open House - on Sunday, May 26th, 2019 - and the whole show was so incredibly beautiful that it honestly still feels like a dream. Even with thousands of events under our belt, it never ceases to amaze us the moment everything comes together perfectly - when all the details are set, all the vendors and staff are ready to go, and when we open our doors to hundreds of excited attendees.
Wedding Advice From Real Brides
In the days, months and possibly even years leading up to your big day, youโll consider every detail of your wedding - but sometimes itโs hard to picture how it will all come together. Because thereโs nobody better to offer real wedding talk than real brides, weโve gathered some of our favourite brides of the past to candidly share what you can expect for your own experience, plus their tips for ensuring your wedding is the day you always dreamed it would be!
2018 Bridal Open House
One month ago โ on Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 โ we hosted our fifth annual Bridal Open House, and to say that we are still daydreaming about the pure magic of the show would be a huge understatement. Aside from the insanely gorgeous displays throughout our venue and the curated selection of participating wedding vendors, we were blown away by the outpouring of interest and support from past, present and future couples. Read on for all the details, photos and a list of participating vendors.
2018 Wedding Trends
With each new year comes a fresh lineup of wedding trends, and the wedding themes of 2018 do not disappoint. From a shift towards moodier colour palettes and edgier reception spaces, to surprise elements that focus on fun over tradition, there are many new ideas to make your wedding feel personalized and unique. To help make your day stand out from the rest, weโve compiled the ultimate wedding inspiration guide for the 2018 season.
Creative Wedding Floral Ideas
Florals are a key component to your wedding, and with all of the unique ways to incorporate them into your design, making a selection can be easier than you might think. We've compiled a list of the top trending floral ideas, to help you put together a distinct look sure to wow your guests.