An East Coast Wedding Planner was designed with the East Coast couple in mind. Whether newly engaged and local or planning a destination wedding on the East Coast, An East Coast Wedding Planner is there for readers every step of the way, from month-by-month wedding checklists to curated questions to ask all vendors, to how to prioritize and budget for your perfect day. An accessible and beautiful keepsake book that brings the knowledge of Katelyn Bellefontaine of Elegant Productions, with practical experience planning weddings of every shape and size in Atlantic Canada for nearly a decade. Includes full-colour photos of diverse East Coast weddings as well as original calligraphy from Scribble and Script.
Katelyn Bellefontaine has been at the helm of Elegant Productions Planning & Design, orchestrating weddings of all shapes and sizes across the East Coast of Canada, since 2011. Her passions lie in helping her clients to create unique, one-of-a-kind, memorable wedding days that leave lasting impressions. Her work has been featured in print, online and on television as Elegant Productions has quickly become Atlantic Canada's most sought-after planning and design firm. Katelyn strives to continually encourage the East Coast wedding industry to reach new heights and lives for the warm and fuzzy moments while working with couples in love.
Originally from Ottawa, Lisa MacPherson instructed art classes at the Visual Arts Centre in Montreal until moving to Halifax in 2012. After falling in love with East Coast she and her husband decided to stay. She has worked as the Lead Design Consultant at a boutique stationery shop providing custom wedding stationery, and continues to instruct art classes to all levels at NSCAD University's School of Extended Studies. Recently, Lisa has been focused on building Scribble and Script, a custom modern calligraphy business.
Working as a graphic designer in a local stationery store for almost seven years designing custom stationery suites, Rebecca Dimock has become a driving force in the wedding invitation industry. She enjoys the challenges that come with making custom stationery and loves working with all the great inspiration clients bring. In addition to her graphic design work, she also owns a small greeting card line called Paper Chain Stationery with stockists across Nova Scotia. MASTER CHECKLISTS
SECTION I: So You're Engaged, Now What?
- The story of us
- Celebrating your engagement & sharing etiquette
- Setting a budget
- Determining time of year
- Setting your priorities
- Drafting your preliminary guest list
- Considering vendors
- Creating a wedding gift registry
SECTION II: Money Matters
- Saving
- Money talks
- Determining contributions
- Budget breakdown
- Splurge vs. save
SECTION III: Logistical Considerations
- Working with a wedding planner
- Finding the perfect venue
- Catering discussions & styles
- Photography
- Videography
- Entertainment
- Transportation
- Accommodations
SECTION IV: Fashion & The Look
- Shopping for your wedding dress
- Bridal beauty
- Bridesmaid style
- Groom's style
- Groomsmen's attire
SECTION V: Designing Your Dream Day
- Sourcing Inspiration
- Floral considerations
- Rentals requirements
- Wedding cake & confections
- Stationery
- Wedding favours
- Lighting
SECTION VI: The Wedding Ceremony
- Location
- Making it official
- Sample civil ceremony
- Ceremony rehearsal
- Personalized vows: tips & tricks
SECTION VII: The Wedding Reception
- Reception flow & style
- Your master of ceremonies
- Toasting tips
- Floor planning
SECTION VIII: Building Your Wedding-Day Timeline
- Sample wedding day timeline
- Pre-wedding events
- Planning the rehearsal dinner
SECTION IX: Planning for Your Marriage
- Keep in mind: engagement
- Keep in mind: wedding day
- Giving thanks
- Honeymoon planning
- Hopes, dreams, and planning for your future together
