Wedding Blog
Wedding planning tips and inspiration
Right about now, we could all use a good refresh in our lives (we’re looking at you, Covid). Whether it be different scenery, a larger social circle, or planning a vacation, most of us are longing for a change of pace. That’s why it comes at the perfect time for SMGCC to introduce you to our freshly remodeled Ballroom!
It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost eight months since we hosted our six annual Bridal Open House - on Sunday, May 26th, 2019 - and the whole show was so incredibly beautiful that it honestly still feels like a dream. Even with thousands of events under our belt, it never ceases to amaze us the moment everything comes together perfectly - when all the details are set, all the vendors and staff are ready to go, and when we open our doors to hundreds of excited attendees.
In the days, months and possibly even years leading up to your big day, you’ll consider every detail of your wedding - but sometimes it’s hard to picture how it will all come together. Because there’s nobody better to offer real wedding talk than real brides, we’ve gathered some of our favourite brides of the past to candidly share what you can expect for your own experience, plus their tips for ensuring your wedding is the day you always dreamed it would be!
One month ago – on Sunday, June 3rd, 2018 – we hosted our fifth annual Bridal Open House, and to say that we are still daydreaming about the pure magic of the show would be a huge understatement. Aside from the insanely gorgeous displays throughout our venue and the curated selection of participating wedding vendors, we were blown away by the outpouring of interest and support from past, present and future couples. Read on for all the details, photos and a list of participating vendors.
With each new year comes a fresh lineup of wedding trends, and the wedding themes of 2018 do not disappoint. From a shift towards moodier colour palettes and edgier reception spaces, to surprise elements that focus on fun over tradition, there are many new ideas to make your wedding feel personalized and unique. To help make your day stand out from the rest, we’ve compiled the ultimate wedding inspiration guide for the 2018 season.
Winter weddings are gaining in popularity, in large part due to the majestic look and romantic vibe they offer. Aside from the obvious beauty that comes along with winter weddings, here we list all the reasons why hosting your wedding in the colder months - November, December, January, February, and March - allows certain advantages that spring, summer and fall weddings just cannot provide.
Sunday, June 4th, 2017 marked the date of our fourth annual Bridal Open House! This year’s wedding show was particularly exciting, as we unveiled our brand new event space – The Hideaway! To inspire you for your special day, read on to discover the beautiful details that were included in the show, and a list of participating vendors.
There are so many questions leading up to your big day, and since this is likely your first and only time planning a wedding, it's sometimes hard to know where to start. We sat down with St. Marys Golf & Country Club's in-house senior Wedding Planner, Ashton Staffen, to gather her expert advice on what to consider when putting together your own wedding plans.
