I debated whether or not to write this for the longest time, but after a month of being quarantined, I figured that now is a good a time as any to reminisce about some of our favourite weddings in years past -- weddings that, up until now, haven't really seen the light of day yet. So I'm going to throw back to Amy and John's wedding, our first (and I'm sure not only) time we worked at the stunning, incomparable Art Gallery of Ontario. The AGO has many distinct features that o

Things have been bustling here at the Envision Weddings studio! As such, we’ve been a little delinquent in updating our blog and letting you guys in on some juicy, real weddings that we’ve done in past years. But nevertheless, here we are, and what a better way to kick off our 2020 real wedding blogs than to feature one of MY favourites from a couple years back? Christina contacted me back when we weren’t even at our studio yet, when I was hosting meetings out of my little of

Photography credit: Krista Fox Photography The year is quickly coming to a close. The wrapping paper is being put away, the treats are (slowly) being eaten through, I'm preparing turkey stock on the stove from the leftover birds, and we're already talking about how to make next year even better than this one. And every year, at years end, I write the annual reflection of how this year went. Truthfully, this one is hard. Not because it was particularly horrible - I mean, how h

So you’re engaged - ZOMG, congratulations! When you first put that ring on that finger (or when you first popped the question), there was really nothing else that mattered at that given point. On one side, you just want your partner to say “yes”. On the other side, you are just in a state of bliss (or shock… or both!). So now that you have come down from cloud 9 a little bit, made your announcements to friends and family, and enjoyed the first couple of days of engagement-hoo

Every wedding has those special details that make it memorable although you always get those specific weddings that are memorable in more ways then one. This week we are featuring a couple who is not shy to the spotlight, having their 2011 wedding aired on Four Weddings Canada. This was an awesome experience and Envision was so lucky to have been a part of J and M's big day. At one point Kimberly was filmed trying to find the groom for cake cutting (he was no where far just t

Have you ever bore witness to a love that defies all odds and circumstances? That’s how I felt when I met Kathryn and Efren for the first time. She was a free spirit. He had a grounded attitude. And both of them had so much heart, I was practically bursting just by being near them. In fact - they had each other’s real heartbeats tattooed to their bodies! Kathryn and Efren approached me to help them bring together all the remaining pieces of their Toronto Island wedding — at f

In this industry, it’s super important to surround yourself with like-minded individuals. People that get you, who you get, and who share the same interests and joys that you share. I felt that way when I met Cherish and Ryan for the first time. Referred to us by our friends at Fable Studios, I knew right away that we were going to work together famously on their wedding. Especially since, like them, Fable Studios and their crew were also people that we just vibed with easily

One of our favourite things to do as wedding planners, especially Wedding planners in Toronto, is to honour different cultural traditions. After all, that’s what makes Toronto unique to the rest of Canada, even I dare say, the rest of the world. So today we’re throwing back to one of our first Japanese infused weddings, as featured on Style Me Pretty, EventSource.ca and the Berkeley Events Blog. With this much love, you know you've stumbled upon something beautiful! Carly and

February is always a busy time for me, personally. There’s Valentine’s Day, Chinese New Year, both my in-law’s birthdays and this. This, being the anniversary of my business. This business that was a fleeting thought while in college and turned into a lifetime career. This business that was once a pretty fun hobby and the only thing that stuck throughout the years of random part-time jobs. Those part-time jobs included: serving coffee, managing an arts program for those label

As a Bride it is your day, which means you’re allowed to have it be all about you. You get to be fully pampered from head to toe and dressed up in a beautiful gown! Before all the makeup and hair is done there is one piece that is overlooked. That piece is the nails, yes this is a small piece but no bride wants to show up with beautiful hair and makeup and chipped dirty nails. Here are some suggestions for beautiful nails on your wedding day. Acrylic nails have definitely bee

After many years in this wonderful yet crazy industry we have had the opportunity to work with some amazing vendors. If there is one thing better than a professional vendor, it would have to be a great friendor (Vendor & Friend) ! Our clients always ask “do you have a preferred vendors list?”, “what makes them preferred?”, “ what do they have to offer?”. We reached out to our friends and interviewed them just for you! Find out how long they have been in business, some advice/

Getting bored of seeing florals everywhere at a wedding? One normally see flowers at the ceremony, in the reception centrepieces and all personal flowers like bridal bouquet and wedding party bouquets as well. Some brides may think it’s an essential for them to have a fresh floral bouquet, but where can you have alternatives to possibly lower the costs of floral? These alternatives for your bridesmaids can make them look uniquely stunning without fresh flowers on that day too

Have you ever been to a hotel, walked through the door, and to your surprise found a great read on your nightstand? Or some sweet and salty treats for your convenience when late night cravings hit… it’s the same details that make you feel welcomed. Step up your hospitality for your big day and make it a special one for your guests. The best part of these little tokens is that there is absolutely no right or wrong way when it comes to the creative process. This is also a grea

When this fiery Sri-Lankan bride contacted me sometime last May and said, "Look, we have 2 months to plan our wedding and we need a venue!" I immediately didn't blink an eye and drummed up my long list of contacts of venues that would be able to execute at the last minute. Lo and behold, 48 hours later, they had secured a venue and our services for the wedding day. This wedding is more of a labour of love, not only because the bride and groom come from polar opposite cultures

Time flies! 2016 is already well underway with some fabulous weddings in the works. Decor, florals, dessert, reception spaces, and more are on the list for 2016 trends. Ultimately what we have noticed is that these trends are all working toward creating more personalized and unique weddings that we cannot wait to see! 1. Creative Seating Arrangements No longer will you see the large round tables when you walk into the reception, expect to see a variety of table shapes and lay

After being in the industry for several years, we always revel in the idea of having weddings in unique and out-of-the-box locations. My prayers were answered when Emily and Michael approached me to plan the rest of their wedding. Paying homage their "nerdy" roots, Emily and Michael booked the Ontario Science Centre's Telus Room, without having looked at it prior and fueled by the idea of having their wedding photos be amongst some of the coolest science exhibits in the provi

Everyone knows that throwing a party for 100+ of your closest family and friends can get very expensive very quickly. Incredible vendors with years of experience, tons of talent, and prices to match will do their best to make your Wedding Day the most special and beautiful that it could possibly be. If you budget doesn’t allow for that, there are some small projects that you and your trusty wedding party can take on to lower some costs and have some fun! Be careful not to tak

Choosing wedding colours seem quite simple when brides and grooms already know what colours they want. However, it can still be a little daunting, as these wedding colours will set the mood and stage for the entire look and feel. Not to mention, they will be forever documented in your wedding album, site and photos. No pressure!  But here are a few tips and brainstorming ideas to help you push through those obstacles and to narrow down the colour or colours of your dream

The beauty of a ‘Winter Wonderland” themed wedding is that the possibilities for décor and design are endless. Nature can be your inspiration; bare branches adorned with sparkle and intermixed with lights to create a dramatic aisle, centerpieces of winter greenery instead of classic florals, and white sparkle for a real ‘ice’ effect. You can also take inspiration from winter settings like a classic, cozy chalet- what better way to celebrate the start of your life together th

As a wedding planner, more often than not I see the behind-the-scenes aspects that many guests do not see and sometimes not even the bride and groom. Planners witness, experience and oversee many little details that is only a figment of the imagination to others – that is until the day after the wedding. What I like to call, “post mortem”. One of my couples recently texted me with a simple sentence: “Okay, now that it’s over, tell us EVERYTHING that happened that we didn’t kn