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Thoughts, Tips and Feature Weddings
Our Favourite Chuppahs
Our clients have been embracing unique chuppah designs over the last few years and this has become a huge focal point of our décor plans. The four post structure with a canopy covering features prominently in Jewish wedding celebrations, as an essential element of the ceremony. The chuppah symbolizes the couple’s new home and the sacred space where they will join their lives together. The couple, (and often their parents) stand underneath the structure during their ceremony in front of their family and friends. From dramatic and moody to barely there, we wanted to share some favourites we’ve had the pleasure of designing over the last few wedding seasons.
Ashley and Leo’s Colourful Museum Wedding
As a wedding planner, Ashley and Leo’s wedding is one of those celebrations you dream of planning, and lucky for us, our dream came true last summer! Together, we planned a celebration bold in style and bright in colour. Our palette of tangerine orange, sage green, lavender, and blush was present in every detail across the ceremony and reception at the Manitoba Museum.
We wanted to recap all the design moments from this wedding that helped create the ‘wow’ factor and show how you can incorporate colour AND enjoy an elegant, timeless celebration. Keep reading to learn more!
Hannah & Sam’s Upscale & Modern Wedding
Nothing says excellent food, drink and guest experience like a wedding at SMITH Restaurant in downtown Winnipeg. Click here to read all about Hannah and Sam’s upscale, modern restaurant wedding.
Marlee & Mitch’s Elegant Spring Wedding
The 2023 wedding season is coming to an end and we’ve been involved in some fabulous celebrations this year. We kicked off our season with a spectacular spring wedding for Marlee and Mitch at The Gates on Roblin in the Grand Ballroom. We wanted to highlight Marlee and Mitch’s celebration featuring lots of florals and a gorgeous palette of muted whites and greys, along with pops of blush, mauve and gold elements. Read all about their elegant, spring inspired wedding, here.
What Goes Into A Good Horah?
The horah is our favourite part of any Jewish wedding. The horah is a passionate Israeli dance where guests energetically dance around the couple to klezmer music and this is also the part of the wedding where you’ll see the couple lifted on chairs, tossed on a sheet or balance on a table.
It is an amazing challenge for any photographer or videographer to capture this moment. Will you get sweaty? Yes. Is there a chance you might rip your dress or suit? Yes. Is it worth it? Absolutely!
So, given how integral the horah is to any Jewish celebration, how do you make it happen? Here are some tips to getting everybody at your wedding involved in this lively and brilliant tradition.
