Discussions from Alberta

Looking for cost friendly place in Calgary, AB that does alterations. My ladies got their dresses at David’s Bridal but I don’t want the cost of alterations to exceed what they paid for the dress. And...

Where can I find waiters and servers for wedding I’m getting the food from somewhere else that doesn’t do service

Anyone that’s gotten married, or attended a wedding at the Shawnessy barn in Calgary know if they have an ATM on site?

Hi guys! Thought I'd get a conversation going for all us local future spouses-to-be...how's everyone's feeling about the future of weddings in 2022? My fiance and I got caught up in an unexpected...

Hi everyone, For most of us, the countdown is on! Now that Alberta has ended restrictions, is anyone still waiting on pins and needles, waiting for restrictions to be implemented again. I find that...

My Fiancé and I REALLY want to have a live band for our reception, however are having a difficult time finding anyone in the Edmonton area that we love. Has anyone been to a wedding with a live band...

Anyone know of some great back up wedding picture locations in downtown Calgary? We are planning to do pictures at Prince's Island, but would like a back up in case it rains. I don't think the...

My fiancé and I are trying to find creative ways to create memories on our wedding day and we like the idea of having disposable cameras on each table (yep, we’re aware the images might get...

Hi!! I need to plan a day of dress shopping next month in Edmonton! I’m really hoping to keep the cost under $700 where would you recommend shopping? Is there any sales you’ve heard about...

Hello, I am planning for a wedding in June 2023 in Calgary AB. I would love some suggestions for an outdoor area for a ceremony. It needs to be wheelchair accessible as well. Thank you!

Wondering what all the summer 2022 brides are doing about the covid situation. Currently our venue rules are a QR code or proof of negative test to enter. We had no problem requiring this from our...

Anyone know any affordable and in a low budget bracket photographer. On tight budget. Can't seem to find one right now

Hi all, I wasn’t planning on hiring a day of coordinator but our situation has changed a bit and I think we’ll need to. That being said I’m a bit floored by the quotes I’m seeing so far. We’re pretty...

Hello. We are planning a small wedding (no more than 70 guest) and we have not been able to find a caterer for a decent price. Any suggestions in the Calgary area and what would be a good price to...

Hi. Our long awaited marriage after being together for 14 years, is finally happening! Time to start the planning, on a tight budget as we just spent 6 months and $10,000 on home renos. This...

Does anyone know the approximate price to book Hastings lake gardens In Sherwood Park, AB for a ceremony? I haven’t heard back yet from them and I’ve scoured the internet for an estimate but nothing...

Is anyone else getting married on August 3rd?

Hi! My fiance and I are planning to have our wedding ceremony at Tunnel Mountain Reservoir on Aug 5, 2022 and wondering what the best time would be? I was thinking that a 4 pm ceremony would be ideal...

Hello NYE brides!! We are all have the same date! How is everything going with planning ?

My partner and I are getting married on August 20 (tentative - found the vendor but haven’t signed yet ). Being a same sex couple we want to support as many queer vendors as possible. Unfortunately...

Anyone getting married in Canmore on June 2nd, 2022?

Hi ladies, any suggestions on where to go for wedding gown and veil cleaning / steaming in Edmonton ??

Hi, I am looking into alternate options after finding out my venue is not participating in our provincial vaccine passport program. This means they are closed to events until the program is lifted. I...

My venue Requires proof of vaccination or a negative Covid test to be able to attend. This is totally fine with my Fiancé and I we got the Vaccine when it was first available to us. The problem is 4...

We’re doing a toonie bar for our wedding. So we need to get bar supplies, I’m a bit confused on if I’m supposed to get 100 cups , 100 wine glasses 100 straws and so on! Where do I get this stuff at a...

Alberta day of coordinators! If anyone has dealt with a company they loved drop the name below please! My budget 500-1000

Hi ladies, by any chance do you know of a company that rents vintage vehicles in Edmonton?? I wanted to rent one for my wedding night as a getaway car !

HI Everyone! I know it is so far out but I wanted to see and hear about everyone getting married in August of 2024. What made you choose a date so far out? Ours was because of deployments (my fiancé...

This is my first time going since this is my first wedding. Any tips on what not to waste time on. I’m extremely interested in the wedding dresses