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Thoughts, Tips and Feature Weddings
Beyond the Bouquet: 6 Wedding Trends We're Loving for 2026
As we look toward the 2026 wedding season, we're seeing a beautiful shift towards highly personalized, guest-focused, and meaningful celebrations. Couples are moving beyond fleeting fads to embrace trends that have true staying power and reflect their unique stories. While timeless elegance will always be in style, the coming year is about infusing that classic sensibility with personality, purpose, and a whole lot of fun. From hyper-personalization to documentary-style captures, we’re sharing six of the top 2026 wedding trends that we can't wait to bring to life for our Winnipeg couples.
Leah & Jared’s Timeless and Vibrant Wedding
A winter wedding holds a special kind of magic. There’s an inherent romance in the cozy atmosphere, the rich textures, and the warm glow of candlelight against a snowy landscape. For Leah and Jared, their winter wedding was all of this and more—a celebration that was timeless, vibrant, and incredibly chic. Their vision was to wrap their guests in warmth and elegance, using a sophisticated palette of hunter green, black, and white, all brought to life with an abundance of candlelight.
Held at the beautiful Fairmont Winnipeg, this was a day that perfectly balanced classic style with modern details. From the sentimental bouquet to the velvet-draped chuppah, every element was chosen with intention and love. We are so excited to share the details of this stunning winter wedding, with every beautiful moment captured by the talented team at Rhyme and Rhythm. Join us as we step into Leah and Jared’s unforgettable day.
Alle & Jared’s Industrial and Modern Wedding
There are some celebrations that stay with you, long after the last song has played. Alle and Jared’s wedding was one of them—a day filled with moody elegance, modern details, and an atmosphere of pure, infectious fun. We were thrilled to help them put a unique spin on a classic fall palette, creating a chic and industrial aesthetic that was a true reflection of their personalities. The goal was to design an event that felt both sophisticated and completely alive, and the results were nothing short of spectacular.
Join us as we explore the design elements that brought this unforgettable day to life.
Tips for a Flawless Wedding Ceremony
Your wedding ceremony is one of the most meaningful moments of your big day, so why not make it as seamless and special as possible? With a few simple adjustments, you can enhance the flow, create beautiful photo opportunities, and make the experience even more memorable for you and your guests. From small details like bouquet placement to timing your first kiss just right, these quick tips will help take your ceremony to the next level!
Eugenia & Jed’s Elegant and Timeless Wedding
Today we are thrilled to feature a truly romantic and timeless wedding at the historic Fort Garry Hotel. Eugenia and Jed’s wedding aesthetic had plenty of romantic underpinnings, and we purposefully contrasted those classic elements with modern touches to make it a celebration that felt authentic to the couple’s outgoing and spirited nature. The goal was to create a feeling of old-world elegance and romance and there was no photographer duo better suited for the task than Michael and Melanie. They captured all the traditions and timeless elements AND stayed late for an incredible after party that kept the couple and their guests partying until the wee hours of the morning. Click Here to read all the details from their incredible day!
All About Dessert Tables
A wedding is a celebration of love, joy, and unforgettable moments—and what better way to sweeten the occasion than with a beautifully curated sweets table? Dessert Tables are increasingly popular with our couples for a variety of reasons – they allow guests to pick their favorite bites instead of a larger singular dessert, they allow guests to mingle and visit with each other and they can add to the WOW factor when dessert tables are presented beautifully.
From delicate macarons and decadent chocolates to custom cookies and a stunning cake centerpiece, a sweets table is more than just dessert—it’s an experience for your guests. Whether you’re aiming for a whimsical, rustic, or elegant theme, the right selection of treats can elevate your reception and leave a lasting impression.
In this post, we’ll explore creative ideas, styling tips, and must-have treats to design a wedding sweets table that not only looks stunning but also satisfies every sweet tooth. Let’s dive into the delicious details!
Olivia & Ian’s Romantic and Elegant Art Gallery Wedding
Olivia and Ian’s wedding was a grand affair, featuring plentiful all white blooms, elegant table details and pops of black to create a chic and romantic celebration, captured beautifully by Bennett Murphy Photography. Today, we are thrilled to share all the details of Olivia and Ian’s elegant wedding at the Winnipeg Art Gallery.
Our Favourite Chuppahs
Our clients have been embracing unique chuppah designs over the last few years and this has become a huge focal point of our décor plans. The four post structure with a canopy covering features prominently in Jewish wedding celebrations, as an essential element of the ceremony. The chuppah symbolizes the couple’s new home and the sacred space where they will join their lives together. The couple, (and often their parents) stand underneath the structure during their ceremony in front of their family and friends. From dramatic and moody to barely there, we wanted to share some favourites we’ve had the pleasure of designing over the last few wedding seasons.
The Benefits of a Full Service Wedding Planner
At Alli Mae Events, we offer full planning wedding and event services for our clients. We wanted to share more about this service and how it benefits our couples.
Rachel & Joel’s Relaxed and Beautiful Brunch Wedding
There are SO many things we love about a brunch wedding - the opportunity to soak in the full wedding day experience, the intimate vibes and of course the delicious food and drinks! Click here to read all about Rachel & Joel’s chic and intimate brunch wedding.
Lindsay & Shane’s Laid Back Downtown Wedding
We LOVE everything about restaurant weddings - the vibes, the existing decor, the fabulous food and drink AND excellent service. Last fall we planned an intimate, downtown wedding featuring a neutral palette with industrial touches. Click here to read all about Lindsay and Shane’s Italian inspired and laid back wedding in downtown Winnipeg.
Ashley and Leo’s Colourful Museum Wedding
As a wedding planner, Ashley and Leo’s wedding is one of those celebrations you dream of planning, and lucky for us, our dream came true last summer! Together, we planned a celebration bold in style and bright in colour. Our palette of tangerine orange, sage green, lavender, and blush was present in every detail across the ceremony and reception at the Manitoba Museum.
We wanted to recap all the design moments from this wedding that helped create the ‘wow’ factor and show how you can incorporate colour AND enjoy an elegant, timeless celebration. Keep reading to learn more!
Sam & Joel’s Whimsical & Colourful Lake Wedding
Last July, we dreamt up a colourful tent wedding loaded with natural and bright citrus colours and pastel details. Keep scrolling to read all about Sam & Joel’s whimsical and colourful wedding in Kenora.
Are You Ready For An Outdoor Wedding?
When you think about outdoor weddings, you might think about a day of fun and memories. Guests and couples alike benefit from fresh air, increased capacity, and ease of access. Not to mention the freedom you have when it comes to floor planning and activating different spaces. No walls, no limitations!
But, let’s be honest. When you think about outdoor weddings, you might also think: risk.
We’ve Been Featured!
We are so excited to share that Erin & Daniel’s wedding has been featured on Smashing The Glass!
Hannah & Sam’s Upscale & Modern Wedding
Nothing says excellent food, drink and guest experience like a wedding at SMITH Restaurant in downtown Winnipeg. Click here to read all about Hannah and Sam’s upscale, modern restaurant wedding.
Why We Love Winter Weddings
The cozy atmosphere and romantic lighting always inspires us as we plan and design for our winter wedding clients. Here’s a list of some of the benefits of hosting a winter wedding:
Katie & Rob’s Sleek & Monochrome Wedding
The Winnipeg Art Gallery is one of our favourite venues, and we are pleased to feature a striking wedding we planned and designed this past summer. Click here to read all about Katie & Rob’s sleek and monochrome wedding.
Ten Common Wedding Misconceptions
The entire wedding industry is surrounded by myths, half-truths, and misconceptions. While planning a wedding you have a ton of important decisions to make and plenty of people offering unsolicited advice. We’re going to debunk ten common misconceptions about wedding planning everyone thinks are true.
Marlee & Mitch’s Elegant Spring Wedding
The 2023 wedding season is coming to an end and we’ve been involved in some fabulous celebrations this year. We kicked off our season with a spectacular spring wedding for Marlee and Mitch at The Gates on Roblin in the Grand Ballroom. We wanted to highlight Marlee and Mitch’s celebration featuring lots of florals and a gorgeous palette of muted whites and greys, along with pops of blush, mauve and gold elements. Read all about their elegant, spring inspired wedding, here.
