It’s your day - let’s make it about you!
It all begins with an idea.
You want to get married and you’ve come to us to make it happen! This stage is to help you reflect on what you imagine for your wedding, so that we can create a celebration that makes you say, “This is so us!”
Please review the information below, and if anything jumps out to you as a “Heck yes!” make a note of it - we’ll go over your yays and nays during your consultation.
Together, we’ll build a plan that speaks to your individuality and celebrates your love story authentically.
What time of day would you like to get married?
There’s pros and cons to any option and we’re happy to walk you through them all.
Morning
A new day symbolizes a fresh beginning. Perfect for early risers, and for folks who are sensitive to mid-day heat.
Bonus: you can do whatever you want with the rest of your day!
Afternoon
The most common time for a ceremony, pairing nicely with an evening of celebrations or a quiet night to yourselves.
Consider bringing a fun pair of sunnies if you choose a time closer to mid-day, that bright light can be harsh on sensitive eyes.
Sunset
Nothing beats the warm glow of golden hour. When weather plays along, a ceremony at sunset sends you into the evening in the most romantic way.
Choosing Your Ceremony Location
We recommend choosing a location that has sentimental meaning to the two of you - a first (or favourite) date spot, a family property, the location of your first kiss…if you can dream it, we can make it happen.
Consider any specific needs you might have for your ceremony site.
Some examples : dog friendly, accessible, chairs/benches, ability to bring an arch or chuppah.
We’ve listed some common venue themes below - if any of these speak to you, let us know!
Farm
Vineyard
Restaurant/Bar
Museum
Beach
Garden
Forest
Coastal
House of Worship
Region
Just like your ceremony location, the region you want to get married in is also important. Deciding the “where” will help us source local vendors and make recommendations for additional services you might need.
Halifax Regional Muncipality
South Shore
Cape Breton
Annapolis Valley
Eastern Shore
Northumberland
Yarmouth & French Shore
Outside of Nova Scotia
Your Officiant
We have access to excellent officiants who can take your ceremony to the next level, bring the hype or hold space for the emotions. Some things to consider when selecting your style officiant: spoken languages, energy etc.
Bilingual (French)
Bilingual (Mi'kmaq)
Bilingual (Other)
ASL Interpretation
Think about the officiant you imagine leading and writing your ceremony script with. What is that person like, what energy do they bring to your day?
Are there any traditions or rituals you’d like incorporated in your day that we can help with?
These could be older or newer traditions, but here are a few ideas:
Firsts - First look with you partner, parents or besties … First Dance with your partner or a parent dance.
Ceremony Traditions like a Ring Warming, Handfasting, Knot Tying or a Bell Ringing.
Union Rituals like lighting Unity Candles, Sand Pouring or a Unity Shot.
Photography
Let us know what style of photography speaks to you the most. If you’re not sure we can get into this a bit deeper in our consultation call. The good news is we work with MANY talented photographers all over the province so we’re confident we can find the right match in your chosen area. Each photographer likely shoots in a mix of styles, but if you have a preference we’ll prioritize it.
Some common styles of photography include:
Documentary
candid
as it happens
”fly on the wall”
Warm & Moody
rich
earthy
dramatic
Editorial
posed
creative
artful
Light & Airy
bright
simple
curated
Classic / Timeless
“tried and true”
enduring
authentic
Photography Coverage
All of our packages come with at least one hour of photography. However there’s definitely room to add coverage before or after your ceremony. Our photographers can meet you where you’re getting ready to document those special moments and details, and even stick around for any celebrations you might have planned.
Additional Photography
For most of the elopements we plan, 2 - 3 hours is ample for photographing your ceremony and some incredible portraits. If you’d like your full day, or even multiple days captured (did someone say wedding weekend?) let us know and we can pair you with a photographer who can do it all.
Flowers
What’s a wedding without some flowers?
Each package includes personal florals for each of you - let us know if you’d like to carry a bouquet, or wear a boutonniere.
Bold Pastel
Autumnal
Classic
Soft Pastel
Colourful Mix
Any Extra Florals You’d Like to Add?
Bouquets | Corsages | Floral Crowns | Floral Dog Collars | Boutonnieres | Standing Arbour | Floral Swag | Basket + Petals
Cake
A sweet treat on your sweet day … if your package includes a cake please notify us of any allergies (yours and your guests) ahead of time. We do not charge extra for allergy related modifications.
Rustic
Pick Your Style :
Fully Iced
Lambeth
Swiss Dot
Pick Your Flavour :
Vanilla | Chocolate | Lemon + Almond | Strawberries + Cream
Other Recommendations
We got you!
We do our very best to connect you with local talent that can help bring your wedding dreams to reality. Let us know if you’d like help sourcing any of these vendors, or something you don’t see listed :
Hair Stylist
Makeup Artist
Alternations
Wedding Attire
Transportation
Catering
Reception Venue
Videography
Jeweler
Stationery
DJ
Live Music
Decor Rental
Mobile Bartender
Content Creation
Accommodations
Reception Coordinator
Tintype Portraits
Film Photography
Private Dining
FAQ
Here’s a link to our Frequently Asked Questions page. Bring any of your unanswered questions to our consultation call and we can dig into it.
We’re looking forward to meeting with you!