Melanie Parent Events 2017 year in review When I started thinking about what to write for Melanie Parent Events 2017 year in review I had a few highlights in my head of how 2017 shaped up for my business. But when I sat down and really looked at all that happened I was blown away [...]
Grace and Carlo Fort Garry hotel wedding This Fort Garry hotel wedding is not like any other we've seen before! This wedding truly went above and beyond in every way imaginable. Be ready to be inspired and fall in love with this stunning design, envisioned by the couple and put together by myself and an [...]
Hailey and Niko tent wedding Hailey and Niko's tent wedding was a dream! Located just outside Winnipeg at Cielo's Garden this wedding was truly perfect in every way. The look and feel for this wedding was less is more. For anyone who's been to Cielo's you know the venue does not need much decor. With [...]
Basic Invite high quality wedding day stationery In the wedding industry I have the opportunity to work with some amazingly talented stationery designers and calligraphers. But I can admit going fully custom and having a full stationery suite designed just for you can be expensive. So I searched the internet and found Basic Invite, the [...]
Bohemian Styled photoshoot This shoot came together when Tricia the Events Manager from St. Boniface Golf course (who is amazing by the way!) asked if I would be interested in styling their new ceremony space. Obviously I jumped at the opportunity to be one of the first to utilize this newly renovated space! I knew right away [...]
How to manage the A and B wedding guest list Oh, the guest list! Drafting a wedding guest list is one of the hardest parts of planning a wedding. Where do you draw the line with everyone's families, extended families, friends and co-workers? You definitely don't want to go broke by trying to please everyone. [...]
Caroline and Davis Winnipeg Convention Centre This wedding day was much different for me in so many ways. Caroline and Davis are some of my closest friends. When Caroline approached me over a year ago to help them in planning this day I was excited and a little and nervous. I want every wedding I [...]
Emergency Kit What does your planner carry? At Melanie Parent Events we believe there are some wedding day essentials no bride (or wedding party) should be without on the big day. Although we sincerely hope you don't have to use our Emergency Kit, we always have it handy. You just never know what might happen [...]
Colourful Wedding Colour Me Wed inspiration shoot I am very excited to be sharing the "Colour Me Wed" styled shoot with all of you. A lot of time, effort, and creativity went into creating this wildly colourful afternoon at one of my favourite childhood destinations....Tinkertown! Sure, we've seen wedding parties take photos at Tinkertown in [...]
Meaghan and Mike Manitoba Fall Wedding When I first met Meaghan and Mike, I instantly knew I wanted to be a part of there wedding. These two decide on a beautiful fall wedding taking place on a private property near the city. The atmosphere was casual yet the details were elegant and personalized to fit [...]
