“If you are doing a tent wedding, there are a lot of details that you may forget to think about. For example, not many couples think about little details like porta-potties (splurge on the VIP ones), electricity, mosquitoes, and rentals. Get started early.”
Kristin Millar, Winnipeg, Manitoba
“The aspects that make a wedding so special are those simple personal touches that represent the bride and groom.”
Jodi Skulsky-Green, Vancouver, British Columbia
“Take the time to prioritize what is most important for you the day of—be it decor, food, music, wine, whatever. Then hire the very best expert in the area (that you can afford) and let them run with it! Good people make a GREAT wedding.”
Kendra Dawson, Toronto, Ontario
“Before we got married, many people told us to expect something to go wrong, which was true for us. We had a venue change two months before our wedding and it was stressful finding a new place. Thankfully everything ended up working out for the better. Little bumps in the road inevitably arise, but always keep the big picture in mind.”
Karla Jean Gallant-Savone, Toronto, Ontario
“Enjoy the day—it goes by so quickly.”
Betty Y. Chang, Los Angeles, California
“Be bold, be creative, and let your wedding be a reflection of you as a couple. Your wedding can be intimate or grand, traditional, or unique. Do not be afraid to make it different and truly ‘yours.’”
Jennifer Flores, Toronto, Ontario
“The more you put in, the more you will enjoy the day as your own, but respect your family members because their joy and involvement in your wedding day will last a lifetime.”
Elizabeth Mah, Vancouver, British Columbia
“Don’t sweat the things that go wrong, because you are the only ones who will notice.”
Katherine Boyachok, Ottawa, Ontario
“Delegate tasks, make sure someone knows the flow of the day, and more importantly, pick a good venue.”
Vicky Chan, Vancouver, British Columbia
“Plan well, so the day of you can enjoy knowing everything/everyone is taken care of. We did the reveal so we would have more time for photos. We took all the family and wedding party photos from 12-2 p.m.—no rushing. Then after the ceremony Matt and I were alone with our photographer from 3:30-5 p.m. (our wedding party was free for the day). Having those photos means the world to us, as weddings aren’t ‘just one day,’ it’s the day I’ve thought about every day for seven months since.”
Colleen Burns, Calgary, Alberta
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