20% Off = less money & less stress

Save 20% on our popular Day of Coordination services for your September, October or November wedding if you book before July 31/12.

Fall is the season that more and more Brides are choosing to say “I do.” We want you to be able to save money and stress less on your most special day.

Typically, clients will book Day of Coordination services 6-12 months prior to their wedding, but if you’ve been thinking that you can handle everything on your own up until now, then that’s okay!

We have a few Fall dates still available, so book now and save!

As your Day of Coordinator, we’re there to work for you, to make sure that your plans are executed as envisioned and that you are able to enjoy your day as a Bride and not as a Bridezilla. LOL!

We’ll meet twice prior to your wedding, chat on the phone and send many emails back and forth – all preparing you and your vendors for a spectacular day!

Let us manage your wedding party, guests and vendors. Let us set-up your décor details like your gift table, candy buffet, escort cards and centrepieces.  And let us communicate with your vendors to make sure that the services they are providing match with what you ordered.

We don’t offer a discount this large often, so do yourself a favour and hire a vendor that will work for you, have your back and make sure that you get the wedding you’ve been working so hard to plan!

Gearing up for Wedding Season!

The Bride's Butler is gearing up for a busy wedding season!

We're so thrilled to be working alongside many wonderful couples this year, and assisting them with both Full Planning and Day of Coordination Services.

With permission from my clients, I'll do my best to feature their special days on the blog to share with you.
I can't wait to see all of their ideas come to life!

We kick off the season with Angie & Serge on May 26th, and continue through until September 29th with Brooke & Richard.

If you want to book with us, we're offering $200 off remaining dates in May & June.

Stress Less & Save Money

Weddings are expensive and stressful and we know that all Brides want to stress less, and save money.

To help you achieve both, we're offering a discount on our popular Day of Coordination services for remaining dates in April, May and June.
Book your 2012 wedding now and save $200!

We'll work together with you those final weeks of your planning stages to aid you in formulating a proper timeline, staying organized with vendors and making sure all of your ideas and visions come to fruition.


Day of Coordination services are a great fit for Brides that have planned their entire wedding but want a professional on site to ensure that the day runs smoothly, vendors are paid remaining balances and show up on time and that all of your plans and decor are just so.

We provide 30+ hours of service, with 8-12 of them being executed on your wedding day. We're there with you from morning to midnight, making sure you get the best wedding possible.

For more information on how we can work together, send us and email or give us a shout. We'd love to chat over a complimentary coffee about how we can help you stress less and save money.


*Offer only valid on remaining dates in April, May & June, 2012

7 Ways to Save

Weddings can be expensive and before you know it, you've gone over your budget.

Here are 7 ways to save when planning your wedding:

1. Save money and feel good about your favours by donating to a charity. Pick one that's close to your heart as a couple or one that you've volunteered for before. Helping others not only will give you the warm and fuzzies, but will save you money (& waste as most people don't keep or even take their favours). Plus, you'll get a tax credit for your charitable contribution.

2. Marriage licence fees vary depending on the municipality. Do a bit of research to see who closest to you offers the lowest cost. An extra 10-15 minute drive could save you $20-$40.

3. Beg, borrow and rent your wedding attire. There are plenty of used and sample gowns that are just a beautiful as the original, and are usually more than 1/2 the cost. Also, ask friends who've been married recently if you can borrow or rent their veil, shoes, etc. You'll only wear your dress and accessories for one day, so if you can save here, you'll be able to spend more on something else.

4. Have your wedding during an off-season month like Jan-Mar or Nov-Dec. Friday weddings are also not as affordable as they used to be, so don't think that will save you much. Having a wedding on a Sunday of a long weekend may be a bit less expensive, but they are gaining in popularity as well.

5. Choose a venue that is already decorated (think at Christmas time) or is beautifully staged on it's own. This way you cut the costs on hiring a decorator and renting chair covers, etc. Banquet halls are less expensive, but then there are the costs to make it not look so cookie cutter...flowers, lights, drapery, etc.

6. Ask your servers to pour wine for your guests rather than have bottles on the table. If people see the wine, they'll drink the wine. Save yourself some money by not displaying bottles on the tables.

7. Reduce your guest list with this simple trick; if you haven't had a sit down meal with them in the past year,  cut them from your list. We know that this isn't typical for everyone (you're Fathers co-workers, etc), but if you're debating about that friend from your old job, or the neighbour down the street, think of that trick.
Less guests equal less money spent.

Last chance to save $100!

Book Day of Coordination services for your 2012 wedding before tomorrow (Dec 31/11) to save $100!

This popular service is a real stress saver, so do your self a favour and book it now - you'll not only stress less, but you'll pay less!

Day of Coordination services include:

•A complimentary coffee & chat to discuss your wedding day requirements


•An hour long meeting to finalize all details, logistics and plans for your wedding

•Continuous support via phone or email 2 months prior to your big day

•Timeline preparation & execution

•Rehearsal coordination

•Wedding party & family management

•Vendor coordination

•Use of our wedding day emergency kit

•Wedding Day Management (set-up, ceremony coordination, photos & reception)

Day of Coordination provides approximately 30 hours of service, with 8-12 hours being executed on your wedding day.

Last Chance to Save!

Save 30% off any remaining 2011 dates for

Day of Coordination services

Why do you need a Coordinator for your wedding?

So you can stress less, and enjoy your day!

It's simple - you can't be two places at once. Most venues don't allow you to set up the night before like they used to, so who's going to set out your centrepieces, escort cards, money box, guest book and candles? We are.

As your Day of Coordinator we are with you for 8-10 hours on your wedding day ensuring all of the fine details you've planned are executed the way you wanted and envisioned. Together with the officiant, we manage and coordinate your ceremony. We assist with the photo shoot, and we are there at the reception keeping everything on schedule.

We remind you that it's time to cut the cake, have your first dance, and throw your bouquet. While you're busy being a blushing Bride & newlywed, we are in the background putting it and keeping it all together.

A wedding is a major event - and the logistics and details should be treated as such.

Save now on our most popular service - book before June 1st and stress less!


Didn't book soon enough? That's okay - our Day of Coordination services are still very affordable. We'd love to meet with you for a complimentary coffee & chat so we can discuss how we can work together on your special day.

Wedding Planners

Not really sure what a Wedding Planner does?

Here are the basics of what we, The Bride's Butler can do, and how we help you with your most special day.

• We're experts in the Wedding Industry and are in the know of todays trends. Our knowledge can help you save money, time and stress searching online, in magazines and with vendors.

• We've got connections. We can help you secure trusted professionals (Friendors) that often extend discounts to clients of certified Wedding Planners.

• We're there for you. A Wedding Planner works for you - not for your venue, or your photographer, or for your crazy Auntie Carla - we are working for you - the happy couple. Your wish is our command (within reason of course!)

• Wedding Planners will take time to discuss your needs, ideas and wants for your wedding. We help you problem solve, answer questions, point you in the right direction and help guide you through a fun, yet often  stressful planning process.

• We do not plan your entire wedding and make it our own. It is your wedding day, and we make sure that your personalities shine through in all of your decisions. There are lot's of choices when planning, in fact you will make over 177 decisions before you walk down the aisle.

• We're organized. We can provide you with spreadsheets and timelines to help you stay organized too.

• We can be your personal therapist. Like we've said, wedding planning can be stressful, and when other opinions are involved (mothers, sisters, cousins, bridesmaids, etc) it can get frustrating. We are here for you - for an ear to vent to, a shoulder to cry on and to play the role of 'negotiator'.

• Wedding Planners can be hired for Full Wedding Planning where we are with you every step of the way. We help guide your decisions, source vendors and resources and work towards saving you time, money and stress.

• Wedding Planners can also be Wedding Coordinators. This role is for Day of Coordination services - where you plan your wedding, but we make the magic happen. You can't be too places at once. We take care of all the details so that you can enjoy being a blushing Bride.

• We are affordable. Wedding Planners aren't as expensive as you think. Ask any Bride who didn't hire a Planner and they would tell you that they wish they did. Hindsight is 20/20. In comparison for what you pay for your photographer, florist, dress and cake - we are very affordable for the services we provide.

So, think you have a better idea as to what a Wedding Planner does? Still not sure? Check out our website, or come visit us tonight at the Ancaster Wedding Show.

Questions? We love meeting with Brides-to-be and their Grooms for a complimentary coffee & chat so we can discuss how we can work together and be your official "Bride's Butler".

Keep Calm...

And Hire A Planner.

A relaxed Bride is what we aim to achieve when assisting couples with our popular "Day of Coordination" services. A calm Bride is one that trusts their Planner and enjoys their day.

Stress Less. We just can't say it enough.

More and more couples are turning to Wedding Planners to help them with their wedding plans because there are simply too many options, decisions and things to do before your big day.

Come visit us this Friday, March 25th from 4pm to 9pm at the Ancaster Wedding Show at Night.
We'll be on hand to answer questions, give advice and inform you about the services we offer to help you "stress less". Plus, only at the show will we be offering you the chance to WIN additional savings on our services - with our "Choose a Love Quote" game. You might select a famous "love quote" or you might get a "service quote" - saving you money on our packages and services! We'll have prizes like $200 off Full Wedding Planning, $100 off Day of Coordination, free Bride & Groom T-shirts and free online Consultations!

Visit http://www.ancasterweddingshow.com/ for more information.

Looking forward to seeing you at the show!

*Special thanks to @tailoredpants from Twitter for this taking my idea and making this fabulous image! Love ya Samantha!

Ancaster Wedding Show 2011

'Stress Less' is our motto.

We'll be at the Ancaster Wedding Show at Night on Friday March 25th from 4pm-9pm meeting Brides & Grooms who want to 'stress less' on their wedding day. We'll be joined by other vendors that want to help you too, so be sure to come by to say hello and take advantage of our "show only" specials!

Having a certified Wedding Coordinator work alongside you while planning your wedding can ease stress, save you time and reduce your spending! We'll be offering up to $200 off our Full Wedding Planning services only at the show.

If you're a DYI (Do It Yourself) Bride, that's great too! We're able to assist you with executing all of your fine details so that you don't have to worry (stress) about it on your special day. Why spend, plan and create the wedding of your dreams to not have it unfold the way you imagined? Chat with us at the show about our ever popular Day of Coordination package, and you might save up to $100 on the services!

For more information about the show visit http://www.ancasterweddingshow.com/

To find out more about why you should hire a Planner, visit our website.

$100 off Day of Coordination Services

Weddings can be expensive - and stressful. We know that Bride's like to save money wherever they can - so just like last year, we're offering $100 off  Day of Coordination services if booked before December 31st, 2010.

This is a great discount if you're a Bride that knows she wants a certified Coordinator on location for her wedding. Having your very own "Bride's Butler" ensures that all of your details are executed as you've planned them and envisioned them. We're there to work for you - to coordinate your rehearsal, pay your vendors, set-up your reception site, guide your photoshoot and to take care of any troubles or changes that arise. To learn more about why you should hire a Planner, visit our website.

Book your Day of Coordination services now and save even further as our Friendors often offer discounts to clients of The Bride's Butler. Give us a call, or send us an email - we'd love to chat with you about how we can work together on the most important day of your life.

Getting married in 2011?

Time's a tickin'!

Are you getting married in 2011?

Planning your wedding is fun and exciting, but it's also very time consuming and taxing on your energy & patience level - trust me, I know. Not only do I help Brides plan their wedding, but I'm also currently planning my own wedding for October 2, 2010.

When you plan your own wedding, you get entrenched in all of the fine details - the colour of the linens, the placement of the menu cards, the table names, the ceremonial readings, the choice of songs, the seating chart, and the list goes on and on.

Planning is great, and being prepared is wonderful - but what about executing all of your plans? While you're busy being a blushing Bride, this is where The Bride's Butler comes in handy. :)

Book us for Day Of Coordination services for your 2011 wedding now so you can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that you'll save yourself the worry of the finer details on your big day!

Don't let time be your enemy...book today! Give me a call, or send me an email and we'll chat about how we can work together on your wedding day. The Day Of Coordination package includes over 30 hours of service, and will help ease your mind knowing that a professional and dedicated Planner is working for you to ensure that your wedding day is the finest it can be!

Other Coordinators charge upwards of $900+ for Day of Coordination services, but we know that working within a budget for wedding planning is key, therefore we keep our fees reasonable - our Day of Coordination package starts at $600.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Why hire a Planner??

There are many reasons why couples should hire a planner. When you are planning your wedding and you're reading the magazines, websites and the books for "how to's" and "do's & don't's" most likely  you will see the suggestion to hire a Wedding Planner. There is a reason why they mention this idea...it's a good one!

Here are a few reasons why I think Bride's should hire a Planner.....


#1 - The Bride’s Butler can save you money

We can provide discounts that are only offered through working with a Planner.

I work with plenty of vendors like florists, invitation specialists and photographers - all ready to offer you a value add or discount you couldn't get being a 'walk in' client.

#2 - Less Stress

Take ease in knowing that a professional is working with you to plan the most important day of your life.

As a WPIC (Wedding Planners Institute of Canada) certified Planner, I can take care of all of the problem solving and hiccups for you during your wedding so you don't have to. You'd be surprised by the amount of "behind the scenes" work that goes into executing a wedding....it's a major event!


#3 -You have little time to properly plan your wedding

It takes on average 250 hours to plan a wedding.

With most couples working full time, part-time, shift work or raising kids, it's hard to find the time and dedication to plan your wedding. By hiring The Bride's Butler, we can do some of the leg work for you!
Full Wedding Planning services include having the planner set up meetings with vendors and then attend the meetings, aid you in contracts and agreements, and also be your "go to" person for all the small details....including securing all your favour tags on the gifts, or helping you stuff envelopes, anything that will help you out for your big day!

#4 -You are a detail oriented and organized individual

You cant be 2 places at once on your wedding day.

As the Bride you simply can't set up your hall during the morning because you are to be getting ready for your special day! With a lot more weddings taking place on Fridays & Saturdays, your venue needs to be set up the morning of your wedding - thus not allowing you to oversee the details and the set up instructions. That is the job of the Planner. We are with you for up to 12-14 hours during the day of your wedding.
It's a great feeling to know that all you have to be on your wedding day is the Bride (and not the janitor, decorator or coordinator)!

# 5- Hindsight is 20/20

Ask almost any bride, and she’ll tell you that if she was to plan her wedding again, she would have hired a Planner.

Self explainatory. :)

BB Tip #2 -
When hiring a planner, ask for references, portfolio pictures and check to see if they are certified.