Blushing Bridal Masterclass
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A PRACTICAL APPROACH TO PLANNING YOUR DREAM WEDDING
The Blushing Bridal Masterclass is a transformative and hands-on masterclass tailored for couples just like you! Led by one of Alberta's premier wedding planning teams, and winner of Avenue Magazines Top Wedding Planner in Calgary award, this one-of-a-kind experience is designed to empower you with the essential skills and knowledge for planning your dream wedding without the accompanying frustration and stress.
This immersive one-day experience covers everything from building the perfect team of vendors and formulating a realistic budget to managing wedding finances, designing a unique theme, and creating a seamless wedding day timeline.
Check-in
Phase I and Phase II (The Foundations of Wedding Planning)
Lunch, provided by the Fairmont Palliser
Phase III and Phase IV (Design, Timeline and Logistics)
Open Q & A and Event Wrap-Up
INTRODUCING THE:
YOUR LEARNING EXPERIENCE
ARE YOU ENGAGED AND FEELING OVERWHELMED WITH WEDDING PLANNING?
Steps Involved in Planning a Wedding and Identifying Priorities
Finding Your Dream Wedding Venue
Building Your Vendor Dream Team
- A strategic breakdown of the planning process
- Timeline of wedding planning - engagement to wedding day
- Identifying your wedding priorities
- Identifying must-haves vs. nice-to-haves
- Tips for creating a guest list
- When to send Save The Dates vs. Invitations
Finding Your Dream Wedding Venue
- Factors to consider in selecting a venue
- Different types of wedding venues and the pros and cons of each
- Site visit tips, including questions to ask
Building Your Vendor Dream Team
- Identifying key wedding vendors
- Researching and interviewing vendors
- Communicating budget constraints with vendors
- Understand vendor contracts
- Tips for building positive relationships with your vendors
PHASE I: CREATING THE FOUNDATION
Creating a Realistic Wedding Budget
Tracking and Managing Expenses
Unexpected Expenses and Contingency Planning
- The importance of setting a budget
- Understanding average wedding costs
- Establishing a realistic overall budget
- Common budgeting challenges and how to overcome them
- Navigating discussions about budget with parents and relatives
Tracking and Managing Expenses
- Tools and techniques for keeping track of spending
- Tips for setting and sticking to a budget
- Monitoring and adjusting the budget as needed
- Creative ideas for cost-cutting without sacrificing quality
Unexpected Expenses and Contingency Planning
- Identifying potential hidden costs
- Building a contingency fund
- Strategies for handling unexpected financial challenges
PHASE II: SETTING A REALISTIC BUDGETING
Identifying and Bringing Together Your Vision
Design and Decor Tips
- Tips for gathering inspiration
- Developing a wedding vision board
- Balancing budget and impact
- Communicating your vision to vendors
- Sourcing decor vendors
- Tips for coming up with a color palette and theme
Design and Decor Tips
- Design and decor ideas for a wow-worthy wedding
- 2024 wedding trends
- Incorporating personalized elements
- Elements of a stunning tablescape
- Choosing the right centerpieces
- Working with decor and rental companies
- Types of day-of stationery and coordination stationery with design
- Tips for repurposing décor
Possess the essential tools, resources, and knowledge needed to embark on your wedding planning journey. This newfound expertise will leave you not only excited but also filled with confidence as you navigate the path towards your big day!
PHASE III: CREATING THE DESIGN
Creating a Wedding Day Timeline
Things to Avoid During Wedding Planning
- Importance of a wedding day timeline
- Building a comprehensive wedding day schedule
- Coordination with vendors and wedding party
- Emergency preparedness
Things to Avoid During Wedding Planning
- Common pitfalls and mistakes
- Stress management techniques
- Balancing opinions and expectations
- Q&A and Interactive Session
- Addressing your own questions and concerns
- Group discussions and sharing experiences
Open Q&A
- Addressing your personal wedding planning questions and concerns
PHASE IV: TIMELINE AND LOGISTICS
As the bride and groom, there are so many moving pieces on the day of your wedding and thanks to Blush and Co. we really got to fully enjoy spending time with our guests and celebrating our love that day!
Saaraa has built an amazing, detail oriented, creative and hardworking team that I would recommend to anyone who is planning a wedding or special event. She exceeded our expectations every step of the way and we could not have done it without her!
Lindsey Sunada
Saaraa has built an amazing, detail oriented, creative and hardworking team that I would recommend to anyone who is planning a wedding or special event. She exceeded our expectations every step of the way and we could not have done it without her!
Lindsey Sunada
BY THE END OF THIS MASTERCLASS YOU WILL...
LET US HELP YOU PLAN A STRESS-FREE WEDDING
WALK AWAY WITH YOUR OWN WORKSHEETS TO GET YOU STARTED WITH PLANNING YOUR DREAM WEDDING!
- Monthly Planning Checklist
- Guest List Planner
- Budget Allocation Worksheet
- Wedding Priorities Worksheet
- Wedding Timeline Template
- Provide you with a strategic step by step approach to planning your wedding.
- Provide you with an understanding of average wedding costs to help you determine your wedding budget.
- Share our top tips for finding your dream venue and vendors, including questions to ask, contract negotiations and more!
- Help you identify the exact vision for your wedding day with steps and vendors needed to bring your dream vision to life.
- Help you put together a high-level timeline that you can share with your vendors, wedding party and VIPS.
- Give you the confidence to embark on the wedding planning journey without the overwhelm - because planning your wedding should be fun!
PLUS...
DO ANY OF THE FOLLOWING SOUND FAMILIAR?
- You're lost with where to start with the wedding planning process.
- Understanding how much your wedding is going to cost and determining a realistic budget for your big day is a puzzle you can't seem to solve.
- Finding vendors that align with your style and budget is proving to be a challenge.
- You're not sure what questions to ask vendors that will help you in making an informed decision.
- You're struggling to find a venue that fits your aesthetic preferences, guest count and budget.
- You're trying to avoid turning wedding planning into a full-time job, but so far it's been nothing but that.
- You have a clear vision for your wedding (or perhaps not), but bringing that vision to life seems like a daunting task.
- You want a stress-free wedding day, but you're unsure about the flow for the day.
If any of these wedding planning challenges resonate with you, WE WANT TO HELP!
We invite you to join us for the Blushing Bridal Masterclass, being held at the iconic
Fairmont Palliser on March 17, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 3:30PM.
We invite you to join us for the Blushing Bridal Masterclass, being held at the iconic
Fairmont Palliser on March 17, 2024 from 10:00 AM - 3:30PM.
LET US HELP!
This workshop is valued at over $2500 and is being offered for as low as $350 for early bird tickets, available until March 1st.
Tickets will INCREASE $425 AFTER MARCH 1ST AND while quantities last.
only 25 spots available!
ABOUT YOUR TICKET
- 5+ hours of in-person instruction and actionable steps for planning your wedding
- Lunch, provided by the Fairmont Palliser
- Tangible planning documents from Blush & Co. including a guest list planner, monthly planning checklist, budget spreadsheet, and more!
- Chance to win a complimentary one night stay at the Fairmont Palliser for you and your partner!
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
