Involving pets in your wedding is growing increasingly popular. On your wedding day it’s important to surround yourself with all your beloved guests and for many couples, that includes your furry friends! Much like your soon to be spouse, your pets are an integral part of your family and you want to ensure they are by your side during one of the biggest days of your life! There are many ways to incorporate pets in your special day to make it a positive and memorable experience for all guests. Prior to booking your wedding venue, be sure to confirm your venue allows animals on site. Check out our list below for some tips on how to include pets in your wedding day.

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Farewell 2020! We have a lot to look forward to in 2021; so much so that I am sharing this post a little earlier than usual. Blogging about wedding trends is turning into a bit of an annual tradition at AME and the truth is, we are so excited to celebrate many beautiful and unique wedding celebrations next year. From intimate gatherings to bold backdrops, check out what you can expect to see next year in the world of weddings.

We are thrilled to share that our spring wedding at the Art Gallery has been featured on Bespoke Bride, a wedding inspiration and DIY blog based out of the UK! Click here to see the full post!

I am a big fan of mixing it up when it comes to days of the week and seasons of the year to host a wedding. With Manitoba’s short summer, the wedding season rush down the aisle historically starts the first weekend of May and quiets down by Thanksgiving. Of course, July is the most popular along with those very-special-never-happening-again novelty dates, (think 12.12.12), but what about the other four thousand couples who didn’t manage to snag a ‘prime’ date? Lately, I am seeing a spike in ‘off-season’ wedding inquiries and I have to say, I applaud my couples who are open to different options. There are many reasons for a not so ‘off’ season anymore, including limited venue availability, special rates for ‘off-season’ bookings and importantly, a couple’s personal availability depending on lifestyle and profession. If you are struggling around booking a wedding date, consider these alternative options.

I find speeches can make or break any party atmosphere. How many times have you cringed during a best man’s speech or on the contrary - roared with laughter and clapped for an encore? A well delivered speech should accomplish two things – it should make all guests feel welcome and included and recognize the celebration or purpose of the party. I always try to work hard with wedding emcees to make them feel prepared and confident and deliver a great program to compliment a beautiful celebration. Here are some other tips for everyone planning a wedding (or any speech) in the future.

Attending more weddings than you can count this summer? Start preparing now for the 2017 wedding season and follow these tips.