Tents have become a VERY popular option for couples getting married in this time of COVID. There has been a surge in tent weddings in the last year and the AME team is planning for several tent celebrations this upcoming wedding season. I particularly LOVE the uniqueness that comes with a tent wedding; each one can NEVER be duplicated in the exact same way in terms of décor, food service, flow and location. Every weekend in the summer, I get the opportunity to work with a collection of the best Manitoba wedding vendors and ‘build’ a wedding from the ground up. We start from scratch and commence set up days in advance of the wedding and by the following Monday, it’s like we were never there – total magic! It really is such a privilege to get these opportunities to be so creative and deliver something special for our clients every-damn-time!

Social media feeds are overrun with wedding inspiration and it almost seems as if there is nothing original when it comes to weddings. Every couple wants to give their guests a unique experience but it can seem like quite a challenge in the beginning. I always tell my clients the strategy to make your wedding stand out is to make it meaningful by considering all your favourite things as a couple in the early stages of planning.

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.

The short answer is YES! Without a rehearsal you run the risk of a very disorganized wedding ceremony.