Photos: Esther Funk Photography | Dress: Bliss Bridal BouTique | Hair, Makeup and Nails: Fifth Hair lounge and beauty bar

I challenge you to still have some fun with your planning, even while we’re in this phase of not knowing what this summer will bring.

Here’s a list of my top 7 wedding tasks you can keep planning!

1. WRite your vows and work on your ceremony program

A lot of couples leave this for the last minute, but why wait? Take some time to envision your wedding ceremony and how you want those incredible moments to feel.

One of my pet peeves is when people forget that the very definition of a vow is a promise: rather than just listing off things that you love about your partner, start planning out the promises that you intend to make. And don’t forget to write them all down in a beautiful vow book!

2. Make your music selections

I see a lot of posts from engaged people asking for what songs other people have walked down the aisle to, or swayed to their first dance to. Call me crazy, but choosing someone else’s song just doesn’t feel that personal.

No matter how many guests you’ll have at your wedding, you’ll still have those major moments and you should remember the soundtrack to your wedding day for your whole life (I walked down the aisle to Edelweiss on string quartet and LOVED it).

3. Nail Down your Wedding Day Style

Start scouring Instagram and Pinterest to help you nail down your wedding day style. Hair, makeup, nails, accessories — there are tons of inspiration images available and probably way too many ideas, too, so figure out a storage solution and start saving images. In a few weeks from now, see what images and styles your thoughts have kept coming back to and narrow down the options.

5. envision a more thorough design for your tabletop details

Think through the tabletop details you’ve planned and how you can create a more thorough design:
-Candles: variety is the spice of life, and more is always better. Mix sizes, textures, patterns and colours.
-Place settings: literally my favourite wedding reception detail, because it is seen and touched and noticed by every single guest. How can you layer in more colour? More texture? Something edible?

Check out my Pin Board for more ideas!

7. Plan your wedding night / weekend lingerie

So obviously you’re going to be planning where you’ll be staying on your wedding night (there are a few hotels in Winnipeg with stunning suites that are worth the splurge for 1 or 2 nights!), and you might as well have a little fun with some online shopping. I recently came across Adore Me, which is actually a sort of club/membership set up that offers affordably priced lingerie and tons of different styles with inclusive sizing, so even a non-lingerie person like me can find something they think is cute!

4. Broaden your colour palette

This is where your girl gets excited. Brainstorm how you can broaden your colour palette to bring in more life and interest. I’m not saying you need to change up everything that you’ve planned so far, but perhaps working in another hue of your main colour will create depth, or adding in a complimentary accent colour will make your trendy palette feel fresh!

6. Plan for design focal points

If budget allows, add 1 major focal point into your event design plan. This could be a killer cake table surrounded with flowers, an entry table with an impressive champagne display, or a sweet heart table with a stunning backdrop and abundant candlelight.

When you’re on a tighter budget, creating 1 focal point is a smart way to create something memorable and well-designed, while allowing you to spend less in other areas.

Looking for a wedding floral and event designer in winnipeg?

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Flowers are the best way to make a statement at your wedding. Whether you already have a specific vision or want me to dream up something custom just for you, reach out to Stone House Creative for stunning bridal bouquets, truly unique ceremony backdrops, and beautiful floral centrepieces to create the perfect ambiance for your wedding!