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5 Ways to Incorporate Your Pet into Your Wedding Day!

You are engaged and soon to be married, but you have pet who you just can’t stand to not include. We totally get it! Well, today we have shared 5 ways you can bring your pet with you along for the big day! Keep reading…

1. Invite your pet to the wedding! – At your wedding your pet could be the perfect guest. Greeting wedding guests, and providing cuddles and laughs for all.

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2. Include your pet in your bridal photos! – Whether you have a horse, dog, or maybe a pig, get together with your photography and discuss how you can have your beloved pet in your photos.

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3. Let your pup lead the way for the Flower Girls down the aisle – When the Flower Girl or Girls come down the aisle, don’t let them do it alone! Have your pup come down the aisle complete with a floral leash.

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4. Honour you pet with the coveted role of being you ‘Pet of Honour’!

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5. Let your pet be your dessert and cocktail inspiration! – Dedicate your cake to them, or even create a feature cocktail to incorporate them into your menu.

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There you have it! 5 ways you can include that special pet on your special day. Thanks for reading!

xo

Our Top BC Destination Wedding Venues

Want a destination wedding but hoping to stay in BC?!  Here are our 5 favourite venues for weddings that feel like you are far from home without needing to take a plane!

 

#1. Nita Lake Lodge- Whistler BC

A boutique Whistler hotel right on the lake.  It is the perfect place for a cozy, lakeside wedding.

We love weddings up at Nita Lake Lodge whether it’s winter or summer! The venue offers beautiful outdoor and indoor options.

 

 

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#2. Sea to Sky Gondola– Squamish BC

“Sweeping views of the Howe Sound, luscious coastal forest, and surrounding mountains.”- Sea to Sky  One of the most gorgeous places in BC to have a wedding would be here.  Last July we celebrated Lindsay and Claudio’s special day.  Just take a look at how beautiful their day was up in Squamish BC.

 

 

Photo credit: Sara Rogers Photography 

 

#3. Spirit Ridge– Osoyoos, BC

Get married in Canada’s very own desert.  With the beautiful vineyards, the mountains and Osoyoos lake surrounding the area, this will be any wine lover’s destination wedding.

 

 

 

#4. Painted Rock Estate Winery–  Penticton, BC

“Terraced on a hillside overlooking the vineyards and Skaha Lake in Penticton, let the spectacular views set the tone for your wedding celebration and provide a beautiful backdrop for your photographs.”- Painted Rock

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#5. Hatley Castle– Victoria, BC

If you have ever wanted a fairy tale wedding, then Hatley Castle is the place to go.  It is absolutely magnificent.  Take a look…

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Getaway for your wedding without actually getting away.  BC is such a beautiful and diverse province.  It would be amazing to have your wedding at any of these destinations. Thanks for reading!

Sullivan Handmade Christmas Market

Admission is $4.00 & children under 12 are free!
Click here to purchase your tickets!
 
 
Click here to view the vendor package if you are interested in becoming an exhibitor at the market!
 
For more information, or questions about how to become an exhibitor, please email admin@glassslippereventplanning.com
We hope to see you there as a guest, or as one of our local, unique vendors!

10 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Photographer

So you’re ready to book your photographer and you have a few on your mind.  It is so important to get to know the photographer you want to book before you book them.  Down below are some questions we think you should ask so you can get to know who is going to be working with you on your big day.

 

  • How long have you been in business?
  • How many weddings have you photographed?
  • What are your wedding packages and pricing?
  • Can we see your online portfolio and also see full galleries of weddings you havephotographed?
  • Will you have an assistant at the wedding?
  • What kind of venues and locations are your favorites for photography?
  • Do you include an engagement session with the wedding package?
  • How many photos can I expect to receive after the wedding?
  • What type of equipment do you use?
  • Will you have a backup camera if yours fails?

Glass Slipper’s Wedding Décor Checklist

It is one thing to plan out your wedding, create the timeline and organize your guests, but did you plan for all the small details you might need with décor?

 

 

 

 

Now that you’ve got an idea of some items you may need, here are some questions we suggest you ask your decorator to make sure they are making your vision come true.

 

  • What is your favorite type of wedding style?
  • Do you offer favors, aisle runners or linen rentals?
  • Will you do a site visit at the venue if necessary?
  • What is your favorite type of wedding style?
  • Will you give your opinion on my décor ideas if I need it?

 

 

Thanks for reading, happy planning!

10 Questions to Ask Your Wedding Caterer

When booking a caterer for your wedding, you want to make sure they see the vision you want and that they have the quality you are seeking for your wedding day.  Here are some questions below we think are great to ask.

 

  • How many weddings have you done?
  • Are you permitted to work at my client’s venue? Have you worked there before?
  • When is the final guest count due?
  • Do you provide liquor? Bartenders?
  • Do you offer vegetarian/vegan selections?
  • What is the ratio of servers to guests?
  • What options do you provide for children’s meals?
  • Can you provide coffee and tea service?
  • Do you cook on-site at the event location?
  • What type of menu do you recommend for my budget, taste, style andnumber of guests?