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2022 Wedding, Wedding Trends, Wedding Design Alli Polinsky 2022 Wedding, Wedding Trends, Wedding Design Alli Polinsky

2022 Wedding Trends

2022 is here and so is the wedding boom. The Bridal Theory estimates over 2.5 million weddings will take place this year – the most amount of weddings since 1984! The pandemic isn’t over, but celebrations are back and we are so excited to see a record number of beautiful and unique wedding celebrations this year, all driven by a return to party-mode. We are here for it, and know you are too! From interactive entertainment to contemporary rentals, check out some trends you can expect to see this year in the world of weddings.

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Wedding Design, Wedding Flowers, Floral 101 Alli Polinsky Wedding Design, Wedding Flowers, Floral 101 Alli Polinsky

FLORAL 101

From sourcing, pricing, designing and caring for flowers, the topic remains a mystery to most people, so I thought it would be helpful to share a little “floral 101” today! The following information has been adapted from an information session I attended by local wholesaler Floral Supply and knowledge from my personal experience coordinating and handling blooms on a wedding day.

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WHAT TO LOOK FOR IN A WEDDING PLANNER

In the wedding industry (particularly in the Manitoba market), the period of October to March corresponding with the Christmas/Valentine’s holidays are BIG for bookings. I’ve gone into many reasons WHY to hire a wedding planner but in the early stages of your search, it’s important to have a list of what to look for in the same way you’d have checklists for your DJ, a photographer or a florist. Here is my recommended list of considerations as you search for your wedding planner.

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