It's been a busy month of May with lots of 2013/2014 inquiries, two weddings to coordinate and my own wedding in the mix too. It was a nice treat to receive this in the mail - the Work Style Magazine, where I was recently featured in an article talking about my job as...
The Carlu Decadence Gala, celebrating 10 years
I get invited to industry events all the time, and it is always the events planned for event planners that are over the top and super memorable. This time around, I was floored by The Carlu Decadence Gala, celebrating 10 years since they renovated and rejuvenated...
Deciding on your First Dance
Today I have a special treat for you. As you start envisioning your wedding day, you will start to ask the question of what your first dance will look like. Will you do a simple slow dance with your partner or a big choreographed number? If the latter is what you...
How a wedding planner can save you money
One recent email conversation with a bride-to-be was about how she would decide on the venue first and then see if she had enough money left in her budget for wedding planning services. My post today and my reply to this comment is that wedding planners are not simply...
Anne Sportun alternative bridal engagement rings
I've been asked a lot about my custom designed sapphire engagement ring, so I thought it would be fun to feature some of the many wonderful boutiques and designers we have in the city. Sure, you know you can step into any mall and find a ring, but Toronto has a great...
Tips for preparing your wedding day timeline
As your wedding day approaches, you may have started preparing your wedding day timeline - a detailed rundown of the day's events. Beyond the basics of what time things happen, there are a handful of extra details to be mindful of to ensure that you have covered your...
Wedding video from a romantic Jamaica destination wedding
The crazy snow we've been experiencing makes me miss my time in Jamaica when I helped coordinate a romantic Jamaica destination wedding for close friends. It was a gorgeous setting by the water with 70 of their nearest and dearest. Laid back, intimate and very...
Rebecca Chan featured in Wedding Bells
I love it when great news comes to my inbox! Yesterday I got the pleasure of hearing the news of a wedding I had the pleasure of coordinating made it to Wedding Bells Magazine. Bonnie and Ray's wedding was the lovely movie-themed wedding that I had posted about...
4 ninja traits of a secret engagement photographer
Hi everyone! This week I have a special treat for you. It is a guest post from 1KW, a photographer in Toronto, and his post below is a fun topic - 4 ninja traits of a secret engagement photographer. Any guy planning a proposal should definitely consider hiring a ninja...
Food inspiration from the Wedding Co. Show 2013
I've had a busy couple of weekends attending wedding shows and this week I've gathered some great food inspiration from The Wedding Co. Show 2013 just for you! It was much calmer than the Wedluxe Show, so you could actually talk to vendors and see the full booth for...