They met while working together at a restaurant, both are graduates of culinary school and 9 days ago, Kris & Melissa cooked up an amazing wedding… Down to the Cypress River region of Manitoba is where I trekked just over a week ago… and we had a fantastic time, even with the outrageously high humidity and unprecedented rain […]
Read MoreAn increasingly popular trend these days, is the idea that getting away to some hot & exotic location with your closest friends & family for your wedding is the *perfect* stress free way to get hitched AND enjoy a vacation at the same time! While much of that is certainly easier (depending on how involved […]
Read More about face makeup application, blu kitchen & bar, caa travel manitoba, destination weddings, muse bridal, sterling imagesFrom my friend and colleague, Bryan Podworny of Expressions Entertainment, with whom I will be hosting this workshop for the 6th time! The edition we hosted back in February went over really, really well! If you missed that one, this will likely be your final opportunity this year. In the defence of grooms everywhere, when […]
Read More grooms workshopI spent this past weekend with friends Bryan Podworny of Expressions Entertainment, Cory Gulenchin of Hot Shot Entertainment, Katrina Sigurdson of Party Professionals and a host of enthusiastic ladies (and one additional gent!) at the Hotel Fort Garry in Winnipeg for some really exciting stuff! We were all there with the intent of starting down the road to becoming […]
Read More continuing education, wedding plannerHey, hey, hey folks! Coming to you LIVE from sunny (although not overly warm) Las Vegas, Nevada! Calling all GROOMS! It is that time of year once again. Time for the Westman Groom’s Workshop! A casual evening for guys only. NO ladies allowed. It’s Bryan Podworny of Expressions Entertainment, myself and a bunch of guys sitting around a […]
Read MoreThis weeks little bit of inspiration is to do something I don’t normally do… lead you away… far, far away! Post wedding, if you’ve ever thought of combining a nice hot trip with a “Trash The Dress” session, I’ve got the answer for you. I’ve followed the work of this husband/wife team for about 4 […]
Read MoreA quick bit of advice today about one of the biggest trends at wedding receptions today. The disposable camera still makes an appearance every now and then which is fun, but it’s heyday as the method of catching some fun extra photos at wedding receptions are certainly numbered. Enter, the photo booth! Photo booths can […]
Read MoreIt’s not everyday that a moment as captured in this photograph happens! Let me tell you a brief little story… When Blake was just a teenager, his first car was this 1970/1974 Nova. When you speak with him about it, it’s pretty easy to see that it was his pride and joy. Through the years […]
Read MoreTraditionally in Canada, people often spend their time behind a podium as they offer special words at a wedding reception. Those words might be a toast to the bride, a memorable uncle welcoming his nephew’s new bride to their large extended family, etc. My suggestion for today is that you remove the podium. New moments […]
Read MoreIn just a few days, there are going to be some incredibly confident and excited grooms leaving the Victoria Inn & Conference Centre in Brandon with amazing ideas to make their wedding planning and day exceptional! They’re going to look like THE MAN and the love their ladies have for them, believe it or not, […]
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