10 Wedding Websites to use to Plan Your Wedding in the Canada
By Caitlin Hoare
Planning a wedding in Canada? Get ready to be inspired and find everything you need with our top 10 wedding website picks!
Engaged and excited to start planning your dream wedding? We understand, but oh wow there is a LOT to consider; from vendor decisions to guest lists, and of course, what are you going to wear?! Wedding planning doesn’t have to be overwhelming and all-consuming though. All it takes is smart preparations, wedding tips, and the right information to make wise decisions. To kick off your wedding planning, keep reading for our pick of 10 wedding websites to use to plan your wedding in Canada.
1. Culture Wedding Blog
Offering design and wedding inspiration to modern couples planning their wedding in Canada (and the world over), Culture is a brilliant place to head for inspo, advice, and they even have a dedicated wedding shop too! Regardless of size, style, or location you're guaranteed to find loads of helpful content right here.
2. Rocky Mountain Bride
For couples looking for real wedding inspiration and vendors in their local area, Rocky Mountain Bride specialises in seeking out the best in British Columbia and Alberta. Their site is packed full of helpful information including a venue guide covering the entire Rocky Mountain area, wedding tips, and advice articles. Plus it's basically a love letter to the region and all the talented, creative people that live within it.
3. The Bay
The Bay gift registry has everything a Canadian newlywed couple could need! From apparel to home décor to luggage, it's the best platform for curating your wedding gift list of dreams. From the big names you already love to the small artisan makers you are yet to discover. Their buying experts handpick each brand on site to bring their couples gifts that will delight, inspire, and be treasured for years to come.
4. Say I do
Say I do is a wedding website builder and digital wedding planner all in one! If you're newly engaged and planning your wedding in Canada now is the time to sign up and start creating your personalised wedding website. Believe us when we say it will make your wedding planning journey pain-free (ish!), and keep you organised and on track. Plus, it's free to get started and there are loads of beautiful design templates to choose from. You can even manage a LOT of your wedding admin through here - e-vites and digital RSVPs included.
5. Canada Gay Weddings
Founded on the principle of equality, Canada Gay Weddings is the country's first website dedicated to championing LGBTQ weddings. They're generous with their expert knowledge on LGBT travel-friendly destinations and gay wedding vendors. But it's not all about wedmin - find inspiring, fun, and deeply romantic gay real weddings here too!
6. Pinterest
The place many engaged couples head to bring their wedding vision to life! Pinterest is a world-famous search engine platform, and an integral tool to get those creative wedding juices flowing. Create boards dedicated to your outfit, your venue décor, or the style of imagery you want documenting your day. Share with your chosen vendors, your planner, or your mates. Just try not to fall into the trap of comparing yourself to others or second-guessing your already carefully thought-out choices!
7. Melissa Dawn Event Designs
Melissa Dawn is an event planner and designer, located in the Calgary area. If this isn't your home patch -- no worries! Don't discount her website just yet, here you'll find a blog brimming with articles and features from one of the best in the business. Start with her Engagement Guide and move on to her extensive blog archive including titles such as 'A Guide to Wedding Flowers', and 'Venues You'll Love for an Outdoor Wedding Ceremony'. A true fountain of wedding knowledge!
8. Vale & Vine
For those dreaming of a luxury, fine art wedding celebration Vale & Vine is the perfect platform. Showcasing sublime natural environments in the Great North and the world-class creatives who live and work there. V&V's premier wedding blog manages to stay true to its unique aesthetic by only publishing blogs and features that channel a beautiful fine art vibe.
9. Style Me Pretty
Although not strictly in Canada, Style Me Pretty's Canadian wedding section can't be ignored. Bursting with beautiful real weddings, from romantic vineyard celebrations to whimsical wedding editorials. The vibe is luxe, the photography is awe-inspiring, and areas such as Toronto, Alberta, Quebec, and more are covered here.
10. Today's Bride
Today's Bride is Canada's largest bridal magazine. While you may have spotted this publication on the shelves, their online resource is just as eye-catching and helpful. From the latest bridal fashion, to seeking out the best in wedding photography -- here wedding couples can get exactly what they need, all in one place! There's nothing like having a glossy magazine to flick through though so don't forget to pick up a physical copy too.