Author Archives: Jennie Lightle, Executive Wedding Planner of Lucky Day Weddings Inc.

Understanding Wedding Costs – Part 4 – Photography

In my career as an event planner explaining and breaking down the costs of Photographers is something I have to do for at least every other couple that I have.  As much as you think that Wedding Photographers only work … Continue reading

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Understanding Wedding Costs – Part 3 – Wedding Flowers

In this Event Planners opinion Flowers are the number one wedding item that couples do not budget for properly.  The Bride’s Bouquet and Bridesmaids Bouquets always make the budget but often forgotten is the cost of Boutonnieres, Corsages, Centerpieces, and … Continue reading

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Understanding Wedding Costs – Part 2 – Wedding Attire

If you are on a tighter budget for your dress the best time for you to shop is in the slower wedding months of November and December when dress shops are trying to clear out there inventory to make room for the new years collections. Continue reading

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Understanding Wedding Costs – Part 1 – Ceremony Costs

As an Event Planner in Central Alberta I have found that one of the largest aspects of my job has been educating couples on the costs of a wedding and how to have a wedding within there means.  It has … Continue reading

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Weddings Giving Back

With the average wedding in Canada being just over $20,000.00, wouldn’t it feel good to know that you are giving some of that money to your favorite charity?  Whether in memory of a lost one or the pureness of your heart, … Continue reading

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Felt, Button and Broach Wedding Bouquets

These adorable, craft creations are the perfect eco-friendly look to go with any wedding, adding both personal and unique touches to your wedding.  Dump out your button jar, ask your grandma for a couple of broaches, check your craft drawer for some … Continue reading

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Destination Ireland

Ireland or the “Emerald Isle” is a beautiful green country known for its forty shades of green, gorgeous castles and of course it’s beer.  Whether you are considering tying the knot or honeymooning in this “lucky land”,  you will have … Continue reading

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Destination Belize

If you are looking for a unique wedding destination look no further.  Belize has everything on your list and much more.  With ancient Maya sites, lush rainforest, waterfalls, miles of beach front and hundreds of little private islands. This unspoiled … Continue reading

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The Marriage between Weddings and Travel

The bond has been evident for a long time between the travel world and the wedding world.  Where do you want to get married?  The world is our oyster and we get to choose where we want to live, sleep, … Continue reading

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Setting Up and Taking Down

A Wedding Day can feel like moving day, the stress levels are up and there is lots to do.  All the wedding decor has to be moved in and at the end of the night all the wedding decor has … Continue reading

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