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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
How to choose your Winnipeg wedding venue When we meet with Full Planning couples for the first time after their engagement, our first task is choosing a wedding day venue. But that is always easier said than done. There are many things to look for and consider when choosing your Winnipeg wedding venue. Today we're [...]
White wedding inspiration With a little snow on the ground I though it would be appropriate to have an all white wedding inspiration post! From start to finish an all white wedding is rare. Everyone always incorporates an accent colour, or determines that white is only meant for the bride. Although we are all for [...]
How to choose your Bridal Party photo by: Cameron Elizabeth Choosing your bridal party can be an easy decision for some and a daunting task for others. So we decided to put together a short post of things you should consider when choosing your bridal party. Intimate group vs. entourage: Do you want to 2 [...]
Venue Coordinator vs. Wedding Planner When planning your wedding it's extremely important you understand the difference between a Venue Coordinator vs. Wedding Planner. As a planner I see clients misconstrue the role of the Venue Coordinator (also referred to as: Event Manger, or in house planner ) far too often. Although we compliment each other [...]
Why Hire a Wedding Planner: Part Two Picture by Whitney Diane Photography Let me tell YOU a few reasons why it's worth working with a professional! We have so much information to share to with you we decided to make this into a two part blog post! See the first 5 reason to hire a [...]
Why Hire a Wedding Planner: Part One Let me tell you a few reasons why it's worth working with a professional! Last week we talked about why hiring a wedding planner is worth the investment....Now let's round up it all up with these last few reasons: Why hire a wedding planner? We take on [...]
