The pandemic has given way to a surge in small weddings and we hope this trend doesn’t go away anytime soon. As all the photos and video continue to pour in from an amazing summer season, we wanted to showcase a very special intimate wedding we were delighted to be a part of this past summer.

Photos by Stephanie Hodgson Photography

It is a strange time to be planning your wedding right now. Each province is entering its own re-opening phases and while we remain hopeful and optimistic, couples continue to contend with ongoing limitations, including travel bans, gathering restrictions and local business closures. It seems more difficult than ever to understand HOW to plan a wedding in 2021. Here are some recommendations for couples planning to get hitched this summer.

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It is no secret COVID has altered wedding plans for so many 2021 couples. Rather than postpone multiple times, many couples have opted to proceed, albeit with a reduced guest list based on current provincial restrictions. Scaling back your guest list may seem like the impossible task, but we have some recommendations to help keep the planning (and re-planning) process smooth and help execute a safe and beautiful scaled down event.

Feature Post for Goldfinch Registry

Searching for the perfect venue is hard. It’s the foundation, (literally) for your wedding and one of the biggest decisions you will make during your wedding planning journey. In the past, I’ve shared my favourite venues over 200 people but in light of all the wonderful small weddings we get to be a part of lately, I decided to share my favourite venues ideal for weddings with 100 guests or less.

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!

In a recent post I discussed intimate weddings as my #1 predicted ‘trend’ in 2021 and I think this concept is sure to stick around for a while, beyond these COVID times. After a year of uncertainty, planning and re-planning, the word ‘micro wedding’ became a bit of a buzz word synonymous with ANY viable nuptial, but I wanted to use this blog to really break down this concept and re define these celebrations simply as ‘small’ weddings.

We are SO excited to share that Margeaux & Ryan’s Prairie wedding has been featured in Want That Wedding!

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.

Welcome to the new @allimaevents website, everyone! When I realized we were celebrating 6 years of business in Winnipeg this summer, I knew it was time to acknowledge the anniversary with a new site so – voila! It is no secret, it has been a difficult year for everyone and the hospitality industry has been hit particularly hard with the effects of event cancellations, postponements and travel restrictions. Creating this site over the last year has honestly been therapeutic for me. It provided a creative outlet and something to be proud of during a very uncertain time.

As a wedding planner, it is my job to make EVERYONE look and feel their best on a wedding day, and emcees are no exception. Many people underestimate the importance of an emcee, but emcees have the power to hinder or enhance any event and require one on one attention just like all vendors.

So, it’s been real. The Wedding and Events Industry has been hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and Event Planners are surely feeling it. But, with years of experience in this business of planning, designing, executing and maintaining relations with clients, Event Planners have shown to be resilient and proactive in responding to the ever-changing environment that we have found ourselves in.

No better time than now! It is no secret the wedding and events industry is facing a huge shift. The current global environment is producing savvier and more cautious couples who still want to get married, but likely with changed values. And we want to help!

This month’s post features guest blogger Natalie Lopes, Wellness Coach with GFit Wellness. Now more than ever it is SO important to stay healthy and incorporate a balanced lifestyle as part of your daily routine. Get outside, participate in a virtual workout class, start a new book and video chat with at least one friend or family member per day. Take care of each other! {Click Title For Full Post}

Photo by @IzabelaRachwalWeddings Guest Post by @dynamicfitness204

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Happy New Year everyone and welcome to a brand new decade! 2020 is going to be our busiest year yet and we are SO excited for all the events and weddings going down in the next 12 months. After some time off in December, we are ready to get back to planning and designing with all our amazing clients and to kick off the New Year, we’ve listed some predicted trends for the upcoming event season. From BIG fashion to bold colours, check out what you can expect to see this year.

T’is the time of the year for reflection and celebration and I am all smiles thinking about our 2019 weddings and the moments we’ve been a part of! There is still one more wedding to go this year and while I work on the final details and other yearend projects, I wanted to share one more blog post before the holidays. To conclude the year, I thought it was a great opportunity to share my TOP wedding planning tips.

Your wedding, YOUR way! Check out these awesome alternatives to consider when planning your wedding ceremony. Borrowed from Wayne at Let’s Tie the Knot :)

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.

Searching for the perfect venue is hard. It’s the foundation, (literally) for your wedding and one of the biggest decisions you will make during your wedding planning journey. Many historic homes, garden sanctuaries and smaller museum sites have capacities limited to 150 or fewer persons and in mid-size markets like Winnipeg, finding a venue can be particularly difficult if your wedding guest list exceeds 200 people.

Excellent news on a Monday - Our February styled shoot has been picked up for a feature c/o Love Inc. Magazine . Read all about it below:

https://loveincmag.com/heart-eyes-red-wedding-inspo-two-brides/