Pretty in the Pines Events

07/12/2022

All floral bouquets is the trend that I hope never fades 💐

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06/28/2022

Cheers to a new week! July is a wild month but I’m buckled in and ready for it 🍾

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06/25/2022

Cheers! 🥂 it’s wedding day 💍

06/21/2022

It’s (My) wedding week! 🥂I’m so excited!

I’m in the office until Wednesday, on site for an event production day Thursday and then I’ll be away from my computer from June 24- June 28th to be present and fully enjoy my weekend.

Expect a little delay in email replies for now but I’ll get back to you as soon as I can ♥️

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Florals: Brick Loft Event Co]
Venue: Brick Loft Event Co]

06/17/2022

Throwing it back to this amazing shoot that was one of my all time favourites 🙌🏼🍋🍊🌷

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Planning & design: Karly Shanks]
Shoot host: Karly Shanks]
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06/11/2022

Wedding season has kicked into high gear and it’s been so great so far! I don’t have a PITP wedding until July but I’ve been very busy working on the final 6 weddings behind the scenes and over at bringing so many beautiful weddings to life!

Also, MY own wedding is in just 2 weeks and I have a lot to do in preparation for it 😅 gosh it’s a strange feeling being on the other side of things.

I’m so excited to celebrate with family and friends & become a MRS 💍

Here’s a pretty photo from the very talented of our May date 🍾

05/30/2022

The final chapter.

A beautiful shot of wedding 1/7 this year. If this was any indication of what this final year will look like for Karly Shanks] then we are all in for a treat! Our final 6 kick off in July but remember to follow me over at because we’ve got a jam packed year over there!

Lens: .marie.plett
Florals:
Wedding planner: Karly Shanks]
MUA:
Hair: Kim at

04/07/2022

There’s an old saying that goes something like - “Comparison is the killer of joy”

I’ve tried to remember this over the last few years but truthfully I’ve been struggling to keep this in mind lately.

Instagram used to be a place where i came to connect & highlight my work. Lately I’ve found myself scrolling through content for way longer than I should (like hours & hours) and constantly questioning myself as a creative and entrepreneur. Am I good enough? Am I doing enough? Is what I am doing relevant? Does it matter? Do people like what I do? Do people like me? Blah, blah, blah, the list goes on. Its toxic!

2022 is a wild year for me in so many ways. It’s going to be very busy and I am so excited for everything to come & all the beautiful couples & clients I get to work with. I’m choosing to focus my efforts on this and really be mindful of my time. So….I’m joining my PIC, Crystal over at Brick Loft Event Co]] and taking a social media break. Deleting IG from my phone is something I’ve never done before but it’s time.

Although you will still see content over on the Brick Loft Event Co]] account, I won’t be active on this app. Instead I/we would love to connect face to face. You know, old school meet ups for coffee, wine, a chat! We love visitors and invite you to pop over and see us at Brick Loft Event Co]] but make sure you give me a heads up as we are in and out a lot during the day with meetings, running errands & doing business things 😉 I can alway be reached via email - [email protected]

I will be back when I’m ready!

Xoxo,
Karly

Photo & florals by me!

03/28/2022

Counting down to setting details and bringing all these weddings to life 🙌🏼

But first, I have to get through the mountain of “paperwork” and finalizing all the details of this seasons weddings. With the spring melt comes an influx of emails, requests and meetings. Everyone is excited to kick things into full gear and I’m excited for the wild ride that is 2022!

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03/21/2022

Playing catch up this week.

Spring has sprung and with that wedding season hits into high gear. This is the time when plans, ideas and timelines really start to firm up for our spring and summer weddings. With that comes many hours in front of a computer & lots and lots of meetings!

Can’t wait to create and bring all these weddings to life very soon.

This one was a stunner! A gorgeous October day in the couples back yard filled with all their favourite people & brought to life by the Brick Loft Event Co]]] team. 🙌🏼

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Chairs: Brick Loft Event Co]]]
Rentals:
Florals: Brick Loft Event Co]]]
Wedding planning & design: Brick Loft Event Co]]]

03/11/2022

There’s no doubt that planning a wedding is a huge time commitment. Many couples choose to do the planning themselves as hiring a wedding planner can seem like an excessive expense for some. As a wedding photographer, I’ve seen first-hand how beneficial it is to have a wedding planner to help yo...

02/28/2022

Happy Monday friends!

I’ve been pretty quiet over here but working like crazy behind the scenes. I’m excited for this week, particularly the end of it 😉 more details on that to come!

Crystal and I have been hard at work the last few weeks finalizing decor plans for clients over at and with our separate companies. Wedding season is fast approaching and I’m really looking forward to all the beautiful weddings happening this year. I’m also feeling the creative itch to do a styled shoot 🧐

Heres a pop of spring for your feed this morning 🌷

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02/04/2022

Happy Friday friends 🥂

Lens: .marie.photo
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01/23/2022

The youngest team member at turned the big ONE this past Friday 🎈we celebrated small but made big memories 🤍

Thanks and for the cake and balloons! 😘

01/09/2022

I’m looking so forward to all the weddings that will take place at Brick Loft Event Co] this year 🙌🏼
Our first wedding of 2022 is just a few weeks away!

Lens: .marie.photo
Venue: Brick Loft Event Co]
Event:

12/31/2021

Walking out of 2021 with nothing but good vibes, good energy and high hopes ✌🏻

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12/30/2021

This design has NYE vibes written all over it! ✨🥂

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12/27/2021

Did you get engaged over Christmas?!🥂💍

Big congrats to all the couples who did! I’m seeing so many engagement announcements on my feed this morning and the inquires are coming in hot! It’s so exciting!

Just a reminder that as I’m winding down Karly Shanks] , Crystal and I are only taking a select number of weddings at other venues outside Brick Loft Event Co] . We are almost completely booked for 2022 and have very limited spots available for 2023.

If you are looking for a gorgeous, downtown, industrial-beautiful, loft style venue, Brick Loft Event Co] still has some availability in 2022 & our 2023 books are open.

Happy planning all! But remember to soak it all in and live in that just engaged glow for a bit too 😘😊🤍

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Planner: Karly Shanks]
Ring:
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12/23/2021

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from our family to yours 🎄

Its almost time to relax and enjoy the season. We will be taking a break for a few days and logging off of social media.

Enjoy the holidays everyone!

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12/11/2021

Tomorrow is my very last wedding of 2021. 🥳

It’s been a wild ride of a year! I can’t wait to reflect on the last 12 months. I promise I will in the coming weeks before the new year.

So much happened this year, I’m not sure I’ve even truly wrapped my brain around everything but let me tell you, it’s been one I’ll remember forever!

Let me tell you though, next year…. Next year is going to be even more memorable!!

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Florals: .floral.atelier
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11/26/2021

This year wasn’t the year many of us thought it would be. I think at the start there was a lot of hope that things would be “normal” by wedding season…

Things were not but let me tell you! The people, they partied! 😜

Lens: .marie.photo
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11/16/2021

Big news!

As many of you know, we’ve been patiently waiting on construction and all things build out related over the last few months.

With our possession date pushed back to December 1, 2021, we have a bunch of PRIME dates available in the first quarter of 2022! If you’ve been considering a short engagement, or maybe you’ve been engaged for a while but waiting to make some solid plans, this is your sign!

We will not be offering wedding rentals this low ever again and would love to host your special day while offering you COMPLIMENTARY day-of coordination!

Email us for more information!

11/16/2021

Hello! Please join some of Saskatchewan's loveliest wedding vendors LIVE next Thursday, November 25th from 6:30PM-9:30PM for FREE on SK Modern Wedding Summit. You can also watch replays from our virtual summit that took place this past spring.

Register for free tickets here: https://pheedloop.com/SKWeddingSummit/site/home/

SK Modern Wedding Summit by Method Event Planning and Design and Pretty In The Pines Events on March 28, 2021. Virtually, Of Course!. Register now, and learn more!

11/10/2021

This week marks the beginning of the next chapter. I’m excited to be in our temporary office over at while is in the final weeks of construction and to be having a more structured workday & workweek. Settling into new routines and workflows is exciting!

Having dedicated space away from home to tackle work is a dream! It’s something I’ve been longing for. While having the ability to work from home is nice, it’s hard to set boundaries and turn work off. Breaking the habit of spending any free moment I have behind my computer is going to be hard but necessary.

Who else has a hard time setting work boundaries?

Lens: .marie.photo

10/31/2021

And that’s a wrap!! 🙌🏼

We do have one more wedding in December but my 2021 wedding season is officially done. 🙏🏻

It’s hard to explain the feelings I have at the end of every season. I’ve literally been working nonstop since April!

One day soon I will put into words how I feel but for now, I’m just so thankful & very ready for things to slow down a bit. I’m looking forward to a couple Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm workweeks behind my desk before the next wild chapter.

Now, I need to sleep ✌🏻

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10/23/2021

Dancing into the weekend like💃

Friends, this month is WILD! 2 weddings with - 3 weddings under and a 🤯🤍 October will officially go down as my busiest month to date of my career. AND in case that wildness in the calendar wasn’t enough, my family and I bought a new house and move next week 😅.

I’ll be buried in boxes and packing paper until Monday if anyone needs me. Send wine and feel free to come help a girl out! Kidding (but not kidding)😉

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Sexy fiancé: 😘

10/15/2021

Highly recommend a hanging garden 😍 look at this stunner by Twig & Bloom] 🙌🏼

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Florals: Twig & Bloom]

10/09/2021

Happy Thanksgiving 🍂🍁

There’s so much to be thankful for, despite the trying times that we are all going through presently.

This year, I’m especially thankful for the health of my family, science, our medical community & first responders, the support of our events community, the opportunities that I’ve had to grow my business & start a new venture ( ) with my incredible business partner, Crystal ( ) & each and every client (past, present & future)
who has chosen to work with & support us. 🤍

Lens: Lisa Catherine Photography
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10/06/2021

A table for two 🥂🙌🏼

Loved this sweetheart table from G+C’s August wedding at Remai Modern Event Spaces]

Lens: .marie.photo
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Venue: Remai Modern Event Spaces]
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Rentals: &

10/05/2021

Yesterday I was asked a few questions on wedding planning in the current climate. One of the questions that stuck out was “what is the most important thing for couples to remember who CHOOSE to start planning a wedding right now for 2022, 2023 and beyond?”

Short answer - be flexible, be kind, dont sweat the small stuff.

The situation that we are in isn’t new. We are 19 months into navigating ever-changing restrictions, we are in wave 4 (or what feels like the 45609th wave 😉) of a global pandemic. Flexibility is key. It’s likely that the day you envision will not happen 100% that way. I’ll be the first to admit that I thought things would be back to “normal” by now but it feels like we are back at the beginning of this whole thing. I still recommend having a Plan A & Plan B. If you don’t go into planning in these times without flexibility, you will be disappointed, stressed and unhappy in the end.

Plain and simple, be kind. Dont shoot the messenger, wedding vendors are only following government mandated rules and restrictions. We want our clients to have the days that they dream and plan for in a safe way. We aren’t out there to make things difficult, we are there to help you. Most of us lost out on a whole season, have navigated countless cancellations and some less than nice people throughout this pandemic… BUT we are still here, we still show up for our clients, advocate for them and despite everything, love what we do! Cheers to all the amazing wedding vendors in Saskatchewan!!🥂

Laughter is the best medicine, so when all else fails - laugh it out! Things will come up, plans may have to change but dont stress over the small stuff. Although weddings are lovely, the point of a wedding is the marriage! To marry your best friend, the love of your life, to take that next step and commit to each other for life. The party is an added bonus!

So be flexible going into planning your wedding, be kind to the people helping you do it, have the party that you are allowed to have right now & marry your person!

Xo