Alberta is a beautiful province to get married in (and we aren’t just saying that because we live here). Alberta has it all. From big open skies and golden hills to the mountains and rolling green hills, you are bold to have a beautiful outdoor wedding here. Are you more of an indoor person?
Unique Wedding Reception Ideas From Happy Wife Happy Life After the ceremony comes the reception, the party everyone has been waiting for! Make your reception memorable, fun and carefree with these unique wedding reception ideas that will suit any style of wedding. Here is our list of unique wedding reception ideas:
Alberta Wedding Venues You’ll Love From Happy Wife Happy Life Alberta is a beautiful province to get married in (and we aren’t just saying that because we live here). Alberta has it all. From big open skies and golden hills to the mountains and rolling green hills, you are bold to have a
Groom and Groomsmen Trends 2019 From Happy Wife Happy Life Groom and Groomsmen attire is moving from the traditional black tuxedo and playing with bold colours and prints this year. We have seen all the colours sported on the red carpets and a range of textiles as well, with velvet and tweed
Wedding Flower Ideas: More Than Just the Bouquet From Happy Wife Happy Life Use your wedding flowers in more than one way and have keepsakes that will be beautiful reminders of your big day. Flowers can be used for more than the bouquet and centrepieces. Invitations, guest book table and welcome signs are
Wedding Dress Trends for 2019 From Happy Wife Happy Life Traditional wedding dresses will always be beautiful as we saw at the Royal wedding and the recent wedding of Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra. But wedding dress trends are leaning further away from the traditional in 2019, experimenting with colour, print and texture. From
Unconventional Wedding Cake Ideas From Happy Wife Happy Life Traditional weddings will always have their place in the world, but that place seems to be shrinking, especially when it comes to wedding cakes. The traditional all-white wedding cake is on the out as more unconventional and personalized desserts are taking over. From doughnut
Wedding Guest Book Ideas From Happy Wife Happy Life The wedding guest book is usually the first thing that greets you as you enter the venue. Guest books range in size and uniqueness and create an opportunity for you to put a life long fingerprint on the bride and groom’s big day. Here at Happy
Bachelor Party Ideas From Happy Wife Happy Life You’ve just been chosen to be the best man at your friend’s wedding. Being the best man is more than just a fun and heartfelt speech at the reception. You have been handed the responsibilities of planning an epic party for your ‘groom to be’ before he
Wedding Etiquette: A Guide to Being the Best Guest From Happy Wife Happy Life Wedding etiquette can be tricky, especially with the changing times, traditions and social media. One wrong move and you will be the wedding guest everyone will remember for all the wrong reasons! From the moment you receive the invitation in the
12 Things Couples Regret On Their Wedding Day From Happy Wife Happy Life After you’ve been officially declared husband and wife, it’s time to let loose and have some fun with your family and friends at the wedding reception! This is your time to unwind and let loose; all of the planning and worry has paid
DESTINATION WEDDING Planning Guide from Happy Wife Happy Life You have your heart set on marrying the love of your life at a romantic beachside cabana. Or maybe on the sand of a private island in the Caribbean. Or maybe at a fun and hassle-free all-inclusive resort in Jamaica. All of these destination weddings
Wedding Colour Combo Ideas From Happy Wife Happy Life Out with the old and in with the new! Nowadays, a lot of weddings tend to look and feel the same. Having the bouquet made of green and white flower arrangements are clean and pure, but here’s your chance to replace it
Things To Do Between Ceremony And Reception From Happy Wife Happy Life The legal part of the wedding is complete and now you have a window of time to fill. But how do you fill it best? Like everything else involved with a wedding, you need a plan. We have eight things to do during
Bridesmaids Wedding Gift Ideas From Happy Wife Happy Life Bridesmaids need the perfect gift. You’ve chosen your girls to be your bridesmaids and now the time comes to say “thank you.” But, finding that perfect bridesmaid gift for your girl squad isn’t always an easy task! Fun Fact: Ancient Roman law required 10 witnesses to be
Wedding Gift Ideas for Groomsmen From Happy Wife Happy Life There is no better way to say “thank you” to your groomsmen than finding the perfect gift, but staying away from the cliché can be difficult. However, your groomsmen are worth the effort! Your groomsmen already have 10 lighters, pocket knives and flasks, so
Songs For The Money Dance From Happy Wife Happy Life The money dance is a traditional dance that is usually done to help the bride and groom collect money for their honeymoon. During this dance, guests have the opportunity to pin some money to the bride’s dress. The amount is totally up to the
Songs That Will Fill The Dance Floor From Happy Wife Happy Life We don’t normally like to reveal our secrets, but have you ever attended a wedding that took forever to get the dance floor going? It’s tough to find the right way to get the energy high in a room with a bunch of
Why Are Cheesy Wedding Songs Good?! From Happy Wife Happy Life by Tom Wilcox (DJ Twix) So why are cheesy wedding songs good? There’s a lot of people that dislike the typical cliche wedding songs like Rasputin, Cha Cha Slide, Bird Dance, YMCA, and the Cadillac Ranch. There are different ways to control the flow of
Questions To Ask Your Wedding Venue From Happy Wife Happy Life In our last blog post, we talked about questions to ask your photographer. Now, we talk about questions to ask your wedding venue! Picking a venue is very important, so make sure to really focus on the questions that you feel matter the most. Also, comparing answers
Questions To Ask Your Photographer From Happy Wife Happy Life So you have your first meeting with your photographer coming up and zero idea on what to ask them. What do you do?! Don’t worry, because we went to our preferred vendor list and asked our photographer friends about the questions you need to ask your photographer!
Bathroom Basket Ideas For a Wedding From Happy Wife Happy Life Have you been to a wedding and they have those super cool bathroom baskets with miniature stuff in them to freshen up? Now it’s your turn to make one, but what do you put in them? We have made a list of bathroom basket ideas for
First Dance Songs You’ve Forgotten About From Happy Wife Happy Life The first dance is one of the most important parts of the day, so we cleaned out the cobwebs and took a trip down memory lane to recover this extensive list of the first dance songs you’ve forgotten about! Here is our list of the first
Must-Have Winter Wedding Photo Ideas From Happy Wife Happy Life Are you having a winter wedding? We have compiled a list of our best winter wedding photo ideas! Blanket wrap kiss with your spouse Cozy fireplace photo The “almost kissing” look. The winter makes your breathe show, creating a “steamy” vibe. Find an area outside with fresh
Guest List Tips From Happy Wife Happy Life Setting the guest list can be the MOST stressful part of planning your wedding. It isn’t easy. So we have compiled a list of tips for planning your wedding guest list! Here are a few tips for picking the guest list: Have you talked to them
Traditional Ceremony Order for Weddings From Happy Wife Happy Life Sometimes, there is a lot of confusion about the traditional ceremony order. To help you out, we have made a quick breakdown: Officiant Grandparents Escorted By Ushers Parents Of The Groom Mother Of The Bride, Escorted By Usher Groom Groomsman & Bridesmaids Best Man
12 Important Things To Remember For Your Big Day From Happy Wife Happy Life Things can get crazy on your wedding day, and fast! No matter how much you try to ignore it, bride brain is a real thing. Here is a quick guide for the 12 things to remember for your big day: 1.
Wedding Welcome Sign Quotes From Happy Wife Happy Life Welcome sign ideas can be tough too think of, especially when you want to have a quote to remember. After all, the welcome sign is the first thing your guests will see when they arrive, so you don’t want to disappoint! Here are some catchy
Wedding Shoe Game Questions From Happy Wife Happy Life The Shoe Game is a classic wedding game that is always bound to be fun and bring the room together, but coming up with an extensive list of fun questions can be difficult! After all, you may never get a chance to ask the couple
Wedding Morning Playlist From Happy Wife Happy Life Getting ready on the morning of your big day can be stressful, but it doesn’t have to be! Put on a playlist of your favourite songs, grab a glass of wine and relax. Let everyone else take care of you. After all, it’s your big day!
Hacks to Save money on Your Dream Wedding From Happy Wife Happy Life Everyone has their dream wedding, but not everyone has the dream budget. The good news is, that you can do extraordinary things for little to no money. You just need a bit of creativity, and a little help from us
Five Star Reviews from Facebook Thank You From Happy Wife Happy Life! Kansekita CV – January 15, 2018 Awesome people working hard to make everybody happy in one of the most important days of their lives? I mean, that pretty much says it all!!!! Halle Wood – January 6, 2019 Hired HWHL for our
Happy Wedding Songs From Happy Wife Happy Life Music makes everybody happy and being happy on your big day is a top priority! At Happy Wife Happy Life, we know music. So let us help you make the happiest playlist for your big day that will keep you and your guests dancing all night
Tips for Giving a Wedding Speech From Happy Wife Happy Life At some point in your life, one of your friends, sister or brother will probably ask you to be the best man or maid of honour at their wedding. This is a great honour. And one of the most important duties of
Wedding Day Emergency Kit From Happy Wife Happy Life On a day you want everything needs to be perfect, you can’t be caught off guard. So be prepared for every situation by using this detailed emergency kit guide! Here is our guide to making the perfect wedding day emergency kit: Fashion: Sewing Kit
Going from Miss, to Mrs. From Happy Wife Happy Life After tying the knot, going from a Miss to a Mrs can be a lot of work! After all, it’s not everyday that your status changes. We have compiled a list to help you make the transition rom Miss to Mrs. as easy as possible.
The First Steps to Planning a Wedding From Happy wife happy life The first steps to planning a wedding can be stressful. After all, it’s not like you plan a wedding everyday and you’re probably still basking in engagement bliss. So, where do you start? We’ve compiled a list to help you plan your
Unconventional Wedding Ideas From Happy Wife Happy Life Unconventional weddings are trending this year with people saying ‘goodbye’ to dated traditions. Switch things up with our top 10 unconventional wedding ideas. Here is our list of 10 unconventional wedding ideas: 1. Invitations: Forget cardstock and magnets, prepare guests for your cool wedding by
Late Lunch Ideas for Your Wedding From Happy Wife Happy Life Having the same old meat and cheese platter is, well, kind of boring. Get funky with the late lunch and surprise your guests with a second meal. After all, they are probably starving. As wedding DJs, we have seen some creative stuff! Here is our
How to Choose Your Bridesmaids From Happy Wife Happy Life So you’ve started to plan your wedding, but who are you going to choose to be by your side on your big day? Picking your bridesmaids can be tough and even stressful. Who to pick, how to pick and how many? Luckily, we have made
Groomsmen Entering The Ceremony Songs From Happy Wife Happy Life Having the groomsmen walk down the aisle is not very common anymore. Keeping things fresh and uniquie can be difficult. These are some very well known songs that are sure to have the right feel! We’ve compiled a list of Groomsmen Entering The Ceremony
Bride Down The Aisle Ideas From Happy Wife Happy Life It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for your entire life; walking down that aisle to the person you love most in the world. You look spectacular in your dress, and you are surrounded by your closest friends and family. It can be tough trying
Wedding Party Entrance Song From Happy Wife Happy Life You are on top of the world! You have just tied the knot. You have gone out, had your pictures taken for the first time as a married couple, and are just about ready to get your wedding reception started! Your guests are anxiously waiting for
First Dance Songs From Happy Wife Happy Life This is it! It is all eyes on you two. Your first dance as a married couple. The song you choose should be personal. Something that will always make you smile, or jog up a feel good memory of when you two were dating. A song that
Mother and Son Dance Songs From Happy Wife Happy Life Your mom has done so much for you! She raised you into the man you are today. This dance should be special, to honour your mother before you set off on your new married adventure! Maybe ask your mom if she has any songs in
Father and Daughter Dance Songs From Happy Wife Happy Life Your dad has always been there for you. He may have given your newly wedded man a scare when you first started dating, but he was only trying to protect you, making sure your man was the one. This dance should be special, to honour
Wedding Cake Cutting Songs From Happy Wife Happy Life The symbolism behind cutting the cake is it’s “the first task that bride and groom perform jointly as husband and wife”. It is a chance for you two to work together for a great cause, dessert! We have a few tracks to suggest to warm up that sweet!
Groom Down The Aisle Song Suggestions From Happy Wife Happy Life Men, it’s your time to shine! You are going to walk down that aisle with confidence knowing you are going to marry the most beautiful girl in the world. We a few tracks suggestions to complement that feeling of “you did it”! Since
Songs For The Parents Entering The Wedding Ceremony From Happy Wife Happy Life First off, maybe ask your parents if they have a song they’d like to be entered too. They might suggest a song that was played at their own wedding! It’s hard to pick a song to describe how much they love
Classic Wedding Processional Songs From Happy Wife Happy Life No two weddings are ever exactly the same! Some couples want a classic wedding, some want theirs to be a call back to their heritage, some just want their wedding to be a ton of fun! It all starts with the processional. Here Is Our List Of Favourite Processional