Last update: April 26, 2023 Welcome to your guide to pricing catering services in Calgary. Here we cover the factors that impact catering costs, pricing structures, and market conditions. From our experience we share how caterers determine catering prices. Whether...
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Top Marriage Officiants in Calgary
Updated: April 14, 2023 Finding a wedding officiant or marriage commissioner is often left to last. We encourage you to pick and book your officiant sooner than later. In this article we offer answers to common questions. We also found the best marriage officiants in...
10 Calgary Bakeries Famous for Wedding Cakes
Updated: April 7, 2023 There are plenty of great Calgary bakeries offering wedding cakes. This article will help you choose the one that fits your wedding style and personality. Wedding cake price and cake design are among the most popular questions on the topic. So,...
15 Exceptional Calgary Wedding Photographers to Captivate Your Heart
Updated: March 31, 2023 There are many considerations when reviewing Calgary wedding photographers. But what it comes down to most often is price, customer reviews and portfolios. Let’s first start with the pricing… What’s the average cost of wedding photography...
Top 20 Bridal Boutiques for Wedding Dresses
Updated: March 24, 2023 Getting married is one of the most special and memorable moments in a person's life. Choosing the perfect wedding dress is a big part of that. Calgary has a variety of bridal boutiques that offer a large selection of wedding dresses. In this...
A Leading Calgary-based Hospitality Firm
Last updated: May 24, 2023 Simply Elegant is a Hospitality Group. But what does it mean to you, our customer? Here we explain what hospitality services are and why Simply Elegant is a believer in the essence of hospitality. What is hospitality?What is the history of...
Wedding Loans in Canada – Financing Your Dream Day
Last updated: May 17, 2023 Your wedding day is one of your life's most important and special events. Naturally, you want everything to be perfect, but the reality is that weddings can be expensive. If you're worried about covering the costs, a wedding loan might be...
Event Cancellation Insurance Guide
In this article, we’ll cover event cancellation insurance by answering some of the most common questions. What is event cancellation insurance? Event cancellation insurance is a type of insurance that protects the event organizer against financial loss in the event of...
NovAtel Case Study
It was November 2021. NovAtel wanted to thank its employees with a personal touch for yet another year of hard work in these difficult COVID-19 times. Challenge Get the gifts delivered to employees in time for Christmas. All other vendors offered long timelines which...
How to Book a Wedding Venue in Calgary? A Definitive Guide.
You’re getting married and need to find the perfect wedding venue. You did a few Google searches for Calgary wedding venues and have some ideas, but you're still confused about where to start and what to expect. If this sounds like you, then this guide is what you're...
Multicultural weddings: navigating contemporary cultural weddings
In a multicultural community such as we find in Canada, it is more and more common to find multicultural weddings that represent a broad cross section of cultures, ethnicity and traditions. Mixed marriages are common today. Many young couples today want to honor their...
Same-gender Wedding Planning
More than a decade ago, same-gender marriage was legalized in Canada. Since then, weddings for LGBTQ couples have become a part of the fabric of Canadian society. Same-gender weddings today are as unique as the individuals getting married. This is evidenced by the...
94 Office Christmas Party Tips
Last updated: May 8, 2023 This is your ultimate guide to planning and coordinating an office Christmas party. In this guide you will learn how to prepare, execute and follow-up on a party that your colleagues will remember. Office Christmas party in Calgary Gauge...
Graduation Party Planning Guide
Last update: April 23, 2023 Planning a graduation party has many elements of the regular event planning. But it also has some specifics that are critical to planning a successful graduation ceremony. Here we will discuss graduation party planning to help committees...
Event Management 101
A successful event starts with strategic planning and is dependent on the ability to anticipate obstacles. Because there are always obstacles. If you are going to work with an event planning company, you need to interview them first. You want to know they’re going to...
Party Etiquette Tips: 12 for Guests & 13 for Hosts
Updated: April 20, 2023 Parties are a great opportunity to meet new people, reconnect with those you haven’t seen in a while, and generally have a good time socializing. In any type of event, whether it’s an engagement party, birthday party, workplace party,...
Exciting Adult Birthday Party Ideas your Guests will Enjoy
Last updated: May 4, 2023 Do you want to organize an adult birthday party for your friends, but aren't sure where to start? In this article, we will discuss how to plan a birthday party from start to finish! We will also provide a list of activities and games that are...
Your Dog Deserves a Party Too
Now that we’re right in the middle of the dog days of summer, we thought it might be a fun idea to offer some suggestion on how to throw a dog party. Yes, a party for your pooch. And why not? After all, our pets are part of the family. And more and more, people are...
Garter Toss Games, Songs & Ideas
Updated: April 18, 2023 For most guests at a wedding, the bouquet and garter toss can be the best part—especially if some of the guests are single. Today you will find the definition, history and tradition of a wedding garter. We’ll also dive into ideas for garter...
Creative Proposal Ideas and Places to Propose in and Around Calgary
Last updated: May 3, 2023 Congrats on taking this big step to formalize your relationship. You want to make it romantic and memorable. Imagine how often you’ll be asked, “How did you propose?” in the future. This article helps you plan your answer. In this article:...
Napkin Folding 101: A Guide to Elevating Your Table Setting with Style and Ease
Last updated: May 6, 2023 Napkin folding is a great way to add a touch of elegance to your dining table. In this article, we'll explore the history of napkin folding, provide step-by-step instructions for some popular designs, share some fun facts about the art form,...
5 Unexpected Benefits of Office Flowers
The corporate world is continually searching for ways to engage employees and bolster productivity, many times turning to expensive measures that just don’t produce the desired results. One of the most underutilized methods for improving employee morale is beautifying...
Halloween Decorations Ideas
Halloween – it’s not just for kids anymore! Check these Halloween decorations ideas to make this Halloween spooktacular! Scary or not, it’s that time of year when the ghosts, goblins, super-heros, and all sorts of other characters arrive on your doorstep to party or...
10 Tips to Manage Event Insurance Liability
In the process of planning an upcoming event, insurance can protect the decisions of an event planner and it can also protect the financial security of the clients of the stated individual. In the process of event planning, insurance is always important regardless of...
6 Event Planning Tips for Negotiations with your Suppliers
A good event planner needs to negotiate with several suppliers in order to make all the things perfect in the exact schedule of an event. Such individual will become more effective and reliable in this kind of business by following these tips for achieving an...
How to Hire an Event Planner?
This week we will be discussing what to look for in an event planner, after all they are the ones you will be working closely with throughout the duration of your event. First Impressions Some may say that first impressions are deceiving, others state that our...
8 Tips for Choosing Wedding Flowers by the Season
Every season offers a unique backdrop for a wedding ceremony. Picturesque scenes and memorable moments are in the eye of the beholder, so every season is perfect for a bride and groom to walk down the aisle. Letting the experts help you choose the right flower for the...
Wedding Corsages: Past, Present and the Future
If the word corsage brings to mind huge bulbs sitting on a scratchy wristband that turns and twists all night long, you’re not alone. That was what the trend was years ago. It was a piece that was given by smitten teens on their way to the prom or worn by your...
Average Wedding Cost in Canada: Budgeting a Canadian Wedding
There's quite a bit of content on an average wedding cost in the U.S. In this article we researched the subject as it relates to Canadian weddings. One of the largest checks that you’ll be able to cut on your wedding day will be the cost of the wedding catering. Food...
Catering Portion Sizes: Your Guide to Mastering Portion Control
Last update: April 28, 2023 Ordering food for your event can be challenging. Whether it's a wedding, birthday party, or small networking function, knowing how much food to order is not always straightforward. This guide to catering portion sizes will help you keep...
Your Guide to Engagement Flowers: Unleash the Power of Nature!
Last updated: May 6, 2023 This guide to engagement flowers will help the bride and the groom, their family and friends (parents, bridesmaids and groomsmen), and wedding planners or even florists looking for inspiration. It includes all you need to know to make your...