In our modern age of the Internet, we can be overwhelmed with inspiration overload when planning a wedding. There are copious amounts of wedding magazines, blogs, books, and websites that all cater to those in love with everything “I do”; but which ones are perfect for you? Consider following these blogs below for wedding reception ideas from local gems and weddings abroad.
Wedding Obsession
Created by Melissa Lui Gorman in 2008, Wedding Obsession was meant to be an outlet for Melissa to keep track of all of her own “wedding obsessions” and now features beautifully detailed Canadian weddings from B.C through to Newfoundland. Wedding Obsession features real Canadian couples on their wedding day, skipping no detail from start to finish. Not only is there a load of inspiration for your own wedding reception ideas, but also a list of carefully screened vendors from across Canada to choose from.
Style Me Pretty
Style Me Pretty has been a mainstay in the wedding industry since 2007, with over 18 million monthly views. Abby Larson, the Editor and Founder of Style Me Pretty, encourages readers to look beyond the common “cookie cutter” wedding and strive for a personal yet charming experience. This blog is chock-full of wedding reception ideas along with just about any other detail your wedding might be in need of.
Bridal Musings
With a name that delivers, bridal musings captures real weddings from simple courthouse elopements to the glitz and glam of a ‘20s themed soiree. Since 2011, this pretty but practical blog is an international wedding resource and filled to the brim with wedding reception ideas. Pull ideas from wedding features, beautiful wedding films, or DIY details (that no one will ever know are DIY).
Wedding Chicks
Are you looking for creative ideas for your big day? Wedding Chicks is the go-to spot for all things wedding décor. From flower arrangements, colour schemes, innovative themes, and lighting, Wedding Chicks’ Pinterest-style inspiration tab can help you easily find even the most intricate wedding reception ideas. Right down to the nitty-gritty details, this blog is a smorgasbord of ingenuity. Oh, and did we mention the free prints? That’s right, free—and beautiful!
Vale & Vine
Another Canadian favourite, Vale & Vine is a wedding blog aimed to draw inspiration from Mother Nature herself. The focus on natural lighting and outdoor environments is perfect for couples interested in wild but elegant wedding reception ideas with a dreamy outdoors theme. Creator Jamie Fenwick urges couples to tap into unexpected sources to spark imagination and pair natural beauty with exquisite style.
The Wedding Co.
A blog that’s close to home, The Wedding Co. is a community of wedding professionals who are interested in showcasing real couples’ wedding days. The best part is they all take place in Ontario! From full wedding coverage to intricate details of specific wedding must-haves, this site has it all. Take a sneak peek into real life weddings and spark your imagination for your big day.
Ruffled
Back in 2008, when there were few resources for wedding style, Ruffled was created as a space to share vintage inspired or handmade wedding items. Having grown from there, it now features posts including DIY projects, wedding ideas, fashion, honeymoons, and even ways recycle your left over wedding décor. On Ruffled, it’s easy to search for exactly what you want with a convenient search tool to narrow down colour, style, category, and location. How handy!
