Getting married in Manitoba Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! Wedding planning can be challenging, but we are here to help. Allow us to guide you through how to purchase a marriage license and how to submit all the paperwork after the fact. Here is everything you need to know about legally getting married in Manitoba. [...]
Hair and makeup schedule How to stay on time When it comes to timing of events, leave the timeline and scheduling to the professionals. Between us and your bridal glam squad we will make sure you have enough time to enjoy, get photos, relax and get any needed touch ups before your on your way. [...]
Melanie Parent Events Winnipeg 2018 Year in review Big collaboration We had an incredible year when it came to teaming up with other industry professionals. We had so many opportunities and incredible experiences, here are just a few highlights of 2018 for Melanie Parent Events Winnipeg: HUSH Lookbook Collection: I had the pleasure of [...]
Do's and don'ts What to include in your wedding website When creating your wedding website we all fuss over what template layout will look best, or which engagement photos to use. The truth is none of that matters if we don't convey the proper information within the site. Yes all the pretty stuff is nice, [...]
How to find your wedding style Many couples come to me with a Pinterest board full of ideas, but when I look at it I see 3 or 4 different styles; and some don't even compliment the venue. They booked a regal vintage hotel but all their pins are boho chic....?! Also once we start [...]
Cocktail Wedding Cocktail wedding styling ideas Cocktail style weddings are growing in popularity and we couldn't be more on board with the idea! With a new style of wedding, we think that should also mean new ideas! Today we're going to talk about Cocktail wedding styling ideas to compliment this trending style of reception. [...]
Escort cards and Place cards What is the difference? We get this question all the time, so what is the difference between Escort cards and Place cards? While they both designate where guests are going to be seated, they do serve different purposes. Allow us to walk you through the difference and how you can [...]
How to plan a Cocktail Style Reception We all love a good cocktail party, so why not make it larger scale and plan one as your wedding reception! When I talk to couples and ask them what they enjoy most about weddings, it's always cocktail hour and the dance party portion of the night, so [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
