Our Top 5 Vancouver Wedding Venues of 2025
Planning your wedding in Vancouver? Our team at ThistleBEA shares the top five Vancouver wedding venues we loved in 2025. From heritage mansions to garden escapes, these spaces shine not only for their beauty but also for the consistent, experienced teams that make your day run smoothly.
The First Five Steps When Planning Your Wedding
Not sure where to begin with planning your big day? These essential wedding planning tips will walk you through the very first five steps, helping you feel confident, organized, and ready to enjoy the journey.
The Top 10 Items You Need in Your Wedding Day Emergency Kit
Wondering what to pack in your wedding day emergency kit? From a portable fan to a sewing kit and guilty pleasure snacks, here are 10 must-haves to keep your day stress-free.
Wedding Funding from Parents: How to Stay in Control
Set those wedding funding boundaries early! Weddings are expensive AF, and having the wedding you want doesn’t always come easily. Before you ask your parents to help fund your big day, it’s crucial that you and your partner set clear wedding funding boundaries. Align Your Vision and Boundaries First Before approaching your parents about financial […]
Wedding Planning Timeline: What to Do When
So, you’ve said yes to the love of your life and now it’s time to embark on the journey of wedding planning. Cue the confetti and the occasional stress-induced sigh – because let’s be real, planning a wedding is both exhilarating and overwhelming. But fear not, lovebirds! We’ve got your back and with the right […]
ThistleBEA Florals and Decor Division
It is finally here! After spending months dreaming, planning and working to get things done, we couldn’t be happier to announce that the Florals and Decor division of ThistleBEA is officially up and running. Blossoming Dreams and Elegant Decor Our journey began with our trusted Instax camera, many string lights, and featuring the heartwarming touch […]
Picking a wedding venue 101
Wow – look at that amazing shot above, from Alexandra and Angus’s wedding at Cecil Green (big thanks to the uber-talented Kristian Holmes of Page & Holmes Photography for capturing this moment)! When picking a wedding venue, it’s super important that it has the right feel, vibe, and price. It can be overwhelming though, which […]
Wedding budget tips and tricks – part two
Welcome to part two of our guide to the best wedding budget tips and tricks! ThistleBEA founder and lead coordinator, Breanne Dodge, is sharing their top tips for how you can stick to your budget with most of your wedding vendors. Read on for details on where you can absolutely save some cash – and […]
Wedding Budget Tips and Tricks
Breanne Dodge shares their top tips and tricks for wedding budgeting – where to spend, and where you can save!