Wednesday Dilemma

“I recently found a wedding vendor whose work I completely fell in love with. From the moment I saw their portfolio, I knew they matched exactly what I had been envisioning for our wedding day, and after speaking with them, I liked them even more. The problem is, once I received their quote, I quickly realized that they’re far outside of what we can realistically afford.

I feel embarrassed because we’ve already gone back and forth a few times, and now I’m not sure how to tell them their services simply aren’t within our budget. I don’t want to waste their time, but I also don’t want to come across as disrespectful or make them feel like I don’t value what their work is worth.

What is the best way to communicate that I love what they do, but I just can’t afford to move forward?”

— Bride-to-be, Toronto

I\'ve always dreamed of getting married outside, but what if it rains?

We\'ve fallen in love with the idea of an outdoor ceremony. We picture saying our vows surrounded by nature, sunshine, and all of our favourite people. The problem is that we\'re getting married in Ontario, and the weather can be unpredictable.

Everyone keeps asking what our rain plan is, and now I\'m starting to worry. Do we spend extra money on a tent? Should we choose a venue with an indoor backup space? Am I overthinking it?

Part of me wants to take the risk because outdoor weddings are exactly what I\'ve always imagined. Another part of me is worried that one rainy day could ruin years of planning.

For couples who had outdoor weddings, wedding planners, photographers, and venue owners: how did you handle the possibility of rain? Is it worth planning for every scenario, or should we just trust that everything will work out?