A little bit of country...

I'm a country girl. The sounds of Tim McGraw, Dixie Chicks and Luke Bryan make me happy. The idea of riding a horse on a fall day gives me combined sense of adventure and calm. The sight of a guy wearing a cowboy hat and worn in jeans brings a smile to my face. These things are country to me – so when I think of the perfect country wedding, I like of rustic elements like burlap, hay, vintage rentals, mason jars, the colours brown and champagne, barns, corn fields, autumn and guitars.

Whatever your style is, be sure to implement it into your special day. Maybe you’re a little country, or maybe you’re a little rock & roll. Either way, plan your details for your wedding around your style, personality, budget and interests/hobbies.

Here are some ways that I would incorporate a little bit of country into a wedding:

Photo by Katie Stoops Photography

Brooke & Richard's Wedding. Photo by Unveil Photography

Photo found on Cedarwood Southern Chic Designers 

Photo found on All Women Stalk

For more rustic or country inspiration check out Pinterest, Rustic Wedding Chic and The Wedding Chicks.

Looking back on Leigh & Derek's Day

Leigh & Derek got married on November 5th in Ancaster. We were with them for Day of Coordination services to make sure that all of their details and visions came to life.

Leigh was a very organized Bride that had a lot of personal touches and details. From the handmade aisle runner to her colour coordinated shoe laces and to their very own wedding 'logo' of two cats with their tails entwined; she had it all figured out and planned. I love when my Brides ( & Grooms) know exactly what they want!

Here are some pictures from the talented team at Red Lotus Photography of L & D's special day!

Thank you Leigh, Derek and their families for inviting us to be a part of your special day and to bring your wedding plans to life! We wish you much love as you begin this new chapter in life together.

Congratulations Leah & David Craig!

Yesterday The Bride's Butler was on hand to help Leah & David with their wedding at The Edgewater Manor. The ceremony was to take place outside, but given the overcast and wind, we decided to have it indoors - and thankfully so, as they were saying their vows it started to pour!


My assistant for the day was Ashley, she's in college for Tourism & Events and would like to be a Wedding Planner. She currently works part-time at Invitations by SanSheira’s in Burlington, so when it came time to decorate the wedding and tie bows - she was my savour! She did a great job all day!

Since the ceremony was held indoors, that left us with just a little over an hour to flip the room over into the reception dining hall for 70 guests. With just Ashley, myself and 2 staff members from the venue, we managed to do it with 10-15 minutes to spare! Because of the limited staff from the venue, Ashley and I even set the tables with the dinnerware and napkins! Anything goes when you have a deadline...as a Wedding Planner you need to wear plenty of hats, and look good in all of them!

Leah's vision for the day was beautiful - inspired by nature and quite unique. He colours were green, brown and ivory. Her menu consisted of locally grown vegetables, and her favours for her guests was a white spruce tree planting kit. Her and David also donated to Tree Canada as part of their favour. Fantastic idea!

One aspect that was the most fun in setting up was displaying the Candy Buffet. David likes salty treats, and Leah likes Sweet - so the table was a mixture of both! Guests were encouraged to fill take out Chinese boxes with goodies prior to their departure.

The cake was magnificent and the aroma of the vanilla could be enjoyed anywhere with a ten foot radius of the cake table!

Overall, the wedding was fabulous. Her bridesmaids were very helpful with the initial set up (flowers, outside decorations, and taking care of Leah) - and her MC was wonderful and easy-going.

The Edgewater Manor was a great venue for this romantic intimate wedding.


Wishing Leah & David all the best!


BB Tip #3 -
Have your wedding on a Sunday like Leah did - it will be less costly than a Friday or Saturday.