out of town , we really wanted to showcase the best of Collingwood by ensuring that their stay was enjoyable . We wanted our wedding to be a big party and less of a formality .
Curtis took care of most of the logistical planning for us ; booking buses , getting our marriage license and wedding rings . He also built a beautiful arbour for our ceremony , which was amazing ! I was responsible for all the other details , but he was always willing to help when I was stuck on a decision . The bonus of planning a wedding in 4.5 months is that you don ’ t really get to mull over your decisions for very long , so it forces you to keep moving forward .
I was so excited the day before our wedding . The day became even more fun as our wedding party arrived and we attended our rehearsal dinner in The Village at Blue Mountain . On the day of the wedding I felt a little anxious until I saw Curtis during our first look . After that moment , everything became a party . Following our wedding day , I felt
sad that our big day was over ! You look forward to that day your whole life and it is amazing how fast it goes .
The biggest stress of the day was the weather . All I wanted was to get married outside on a sunny day . It drizzled a little the morning of our wedding , which was heartbreaking for me . My photographer was a huge calming force , reassuring me that the clouds were great for pictures and that the rain would end in time for our ceremony . Fortunately , the rain held off for the ceremony and just before we said “ I do ”, the clouds broke and the sun came out .
My favourite part of the day was our first look at the top of Blue Mountain . It was an emotional moment and something that I ’ ll always remember . Aside from that moment , our reception was my favourite . There is nothing better than having all your favourite people in the same room together . •