Boudoir Photography is a hot trend that can be a fun and empowering pre-wedding experience. The results can make a sexy, once-in-a-lifetime gift for your partner.

Planning your wedding doesn’t have to be daunting if you start early and make informed decisions. In our continuing series on preparing for your big day, here’s a little guidance on some of the big decisions from the editors at Real Weddings.

Kelvin Nicolls had to prove his mettle to future bride Paige Block before she would commit to a lifelong union. Their unique ceremony location was as individual as the couple’s story.

With the big blue Pacific as our backdrop, Real Weddings explores a shift in bridal fashions this season. The regal wedding of Kate and William has inspired a new look: a simple elegance combined with a touch of modesty.

Amber Maivs wanted all the glam and glitz of a Vancouver event for her wedding to Tyler Pratt, but with the sunny backdrop of a tropical location. Wedding planner Tara Thorp delivered with a one-week extravaganza in sunny Cancun, Mexico.

The first time Ray Leung laid eyes on Jinny Chiu, he couldn’t help but notice her height. But there was something about this tall beauty that captured his heart and moved him to propose in a most unusual location.

Geneve McNally of DreamGroup Productions shares her tips on working with a wedding planner.

Erin McKinnon and Burke Telfer were busy professionals working 50-60 hour weeks when they hired wedding planner Geneve McNally to look after their June wedding. Erin knew right away she had made the right decision.

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Between completing their medical degrees at UBC and planning a summer wedding, Kavita Algu and Dallas Duncan were a busy couple. But with the help of their wedding planner Lori Fraser, they insured that their special day went off without a hitch.