Author: avrilewingofficiant

Back in 2019 I connected with Helena of The Old Smokehouse in Peterborough because I heard through the grapevine that they needed an Officiant for their popup weddings. Helena and I chatted and decided to go for it and our beautiful working relationship was born! Each year since then I have been invited to perform… Continue reading Billie & Shawn – September 19, 2020

Photo by Stephanie Gene When you have so many wonderful women in your life, including friends, sisters, and cousins, choosing a maid of honour can be a little bit tricky. You love them all and you definitely don’t want to make someone feel bad, so how do you decide who to choose your maid of… Continue reading Things to Consider When Choosing Your Maid of Honour

Olivia and Anthony were another couple who had to make some big decisions about how they would get married in the middle of the mess that was 2020. Determined to get married, and to do it in a meaningful way, they worked hard to create a gorgeous wedding day for themselves, and their friends and… Continue reading Olivia & Anthony – September 5, 2020

Wedding favors are a great way to show your guests you appreciate their support and to give them something to remember the wedding day by, but often these tokens get left behind or tossed the morning after. To guarantee your gifts get noticed (and appreciated), follow these tips on picking out the perfect favors. 1. Think practicallyLike any… Continue reading 5 Tips to Memorable Wedding Favors People Will Actually Use

This is one of those weddings where I was contacted by the groom and dealt with him the whole time! Joel messaged me on Instagram one morning last summer and we got everything booked right away and the ceremony sorted out within the hour. Lickity split! I am often told by grooms they have been… Continue reading Charlotte & Joel – September 12 2020

Photos by Burgh Brides When it comes to choosing your wedding photographer, before you even begin searching you will want to know just how you want your wedding to be photographed. Each photographer will specialize in a specific style so knowing what style you prefer can make finding a photographer a little easier. Do you… Continue reading Wedding Photography Styles Explained

It was a beautiful September afternoon of weddings ending with Jesica and Kyle saying I do at his parents' home in the country! We were in the middle of the roller coaster that was the 2020 wedding season and our sweet couple did a fantastic job of making their wedding feel very normal, while staying… Continue reading Jesica & Kyle – September 5, 2020

Choosing your bridesmaid dresses doesn’t have to be stressful, in fact, if you know exactly what to be awareof, it can be a fun and relaxing part of planning your wedding. Here are a few tips that will help you during the process:Take your wedding gown style into consideration.Even though you will be the one… Continue reading 7 Tips to Help You Choose the Perfect Bridesmaid Dresses

It was the busiest weekend of the summer and Miranda and Mathew had been through the ringer trying to figure out how they would get married during a pandemic, with numbers changing weekly, and lots of friends and family to keep happy at the same time. Sound familiar? Miranda was my first wedding coaching client… Continue reading Miranda & Mathew – August 24, 2020

The dress, the flowers, the bridal party and all the decorations, there are a lot of things you’ll want to remember and reminisce on from your wedding day. While some of these details may be obvious there are others that you might not have thought about, This list will give you some ideas of the… Continue reading 12 Must Have Wedding Detail Shots You Won’t Want to Miss